Podcasts by Living the Dream with Rory OMalley
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Joseph Leo Bwarie - Episode #38 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Joseph Leo Bwarie, who played Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys on Broadway and all over the country, reminisces with Rory about the old days while seated in the very theater where they met many years a...
ListenPreview of Megan Hilty interview on Geffen Playhouse UNSCRIPTED from 2019-02-01T15:16
LIVING THE DREAM is taking a hiatus for now, but you can still listen to Rory interview theater artists on the GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE UNSCRIPTED podcast! Here is a preview of his talk with Megan Hilty. S...
ListenPreview of Megan Hilty interview on Geffen Playhouse UNSCRIPTED from 2019-02-01T15:16
LIVING THE DREAM is taking a hiatus for now, but you can still listen to Rory interview theater artists on the GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE UNSCRIPTED podcast! Here is a preview of his talk with Megan Hilty. S...
ListenPreview of Megan Hilty interview on Geffen Playhouse UNSCRIPTED from 2019-02-01T15:16
LIVING THE DREAM is taking a hiatus for now, but you can still listen to Rory interview theater artists on the GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE UNSCRIPTED podcast! Here is a preview of his talk with Megan Hilty. S...
ListenJacqui Polk - Episode #81 from 2019-01-13T19:13
Jacqui Polk (HAIRSPRAY, SPELLING BEE) found early success in her career on Broadway but found that she wanted to expand her dream and went to business school. Jacqui talks about how she found the c...
ListenJennifer Simard - Episode #80 from 2018-12-29T22:23
Jennifer Simard (MEAN GIRLS, DISASTER) has made a name for herself on Broadway as one of the funniest musical comedians in the business since her early days in the company of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY. Je...
ListenOak - Episode #79 from 2018-12-21T20:38
Oak (HAMILTON, STATION 19) is best known for originating the roles of Hercules Mulligan and James Madison in HAMILTON on Broadway. Oak talks about his unlikely path to Broadway and what it was like...
ListenJosh Lamon - Episode #78 from 2018-12-12T07:45
Josh Lamon (THE PROM, GROUNDHOG DAY) has a very unique path to Broadway. He didn’t like school so he left college early and wound up getting his equity card in a very “creative” way. Josh is one of...
ListenDonna Lynne Champlin - Episode #77 from 2018-12-07T21:51
Donna Lynne (CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND, HOLLYWOOD ARMS) talks with Rory about the difference between singing on Broadway and singing on TV, raising a child while maintaining an acting career, and her tim...
ListenJared Gertner - Episode #76 from 2018-11-27T07:34
Jared Gertner (MORMON, SPELLING BEE) is an Olivier nominee for his portrayal of Elder Cunningham in the West End production of THE BOOK OF MORMON. Jared has had the dream of being on Broadway since...
ListenGeorge Salazar - Episode #75 from 2018-11-16T02:18
George Salazar (BE MORE CHILL, GODSPELL) is one of the most grateful, lovely and charming folks to have been on living the dream. He just finished a run off Broadway in the phenomenon BE MORE CHILL...
ListenLesli Margherita - Episode #74 from 2018-10-30T08:16
Lesli Margherita (MATILDA, ZORRO) is an Olivier Award winner who took Broadway by storm in her star making performance as Mrs. Wormwood in MATILDA. She is a triple threat and that includes being se...
ListenCarly Hughes - Episode #73 from 2018-10-23T07:22
Carly Hughes (AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE, PIPPIN, CHICAGO) made her way from regional theater to understudying on Broadway to literally being the “Lead Player” in PIPPIN. Her extensive broadway credits led...
ListenJason Michael Snow - Episode #72 from 2018-10-16T06:46
Jason Michael Snow (THE BOOK OF MORMON, SOUTH PACIFIC) is an actor, composer, writer, and very funny human being. Jason has excelled in all of these areas because he learned early on that you have ...
ListenKirsten Wyatt - Episode #71 from 2018-10-09T03:38
Kirsten Wyatt (ANNIE, GREASE) refers to herself as “Blue Collar Broadway.” A veteran of many shows and an elected member of Actor’s Equity council, Kirsten is extremely active in the community and ...
ListenIlana Levine - Episode #70 from 2018-10-05T21:00
Ilana Levine is the host of the podcast LITTLE KNOWN FACTS and has appeared on Broadway in YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, JAKE'S WOMEN, and THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO. Ilana and Rory talk about ...
ListenEric Anderson & Jessica Rush - Episode #69 from 2018-09-29T00:13
Eric Anderson (PRETTY WOMAN, WAITRESS, KINKY BOOTS) and Jessica Rush (JERSEY BOYS, GYPSY, SUMMER) are a hard-working Broadway couple who have to balance 8 shows a week with raising a kid. They are ...
ListenAndy Karl - Episode #68 from 2018-09-21T05:44
Andy Karl (ROCKY, GROUNDHOG DAY, PRETTY WOMAN) has been the leading man in a musical on Broadway in nearly every season for the last decade. He is known for his talent, dedication to the work, and ...
ListenBeth Crosby - Episode #67 from 2018-09-12T00:40
Beth Crosby (Dr. Ken, Speechless, Life in Pieces) is an alum of The Groundlings, has appeared on many TV shows and in several national commercials. Beth and Rory share stories from their days waitn...
ListenKevin Spirtas - Episode #66 from 2018-09-04T09:57
Kevin (DAYS OF OUR LIVES, AFTER FOREVER) has participated in every aspect of show business. From touring as a chorus boy to standing by for Hugh Jackman on Broadway. From starring in soap operas on...
ListenRemembering Craig Zadan - Episode #65 from 2018-08-29T02:04
Legendary producer Craig Zadan unexpectedly passed away this week, so we are replaying his recent episode in honor of his life and great career. We are lukcy to have heard so many great stories her...
ListenAsmeret Ghebremichael - Episode #64 from 2018-08-21T06:27
Asmeret (DREAMGIRLS, THE BOOK OF MORMON, LEGALLY BLONDE) is currently starring in DREAMGIRLS on the West End after performing on Broadway ensembles of numerous shows. She got her fierce work ethic ...
ListenMarc Tumminelli - Episode #63 from 2018-08-14T07:15
Marc Tumminelli is the founder and director of www.broadwayworkshop.com, a school for high school and middle school performers who love Broadway. Marc started as an actor, but after years of workin...
ListenRickey Minor - Episode #62 from 2018-08-07T06:23
Rickey Minor is one of the most successful musical directors in the business. His work on The Tonight Show, American Idol and world tours for Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera, and Beyonce have s...
ListenRachel Bloom - Episode #61 from 2018-07-31T07:58
Rachel Bloom (CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND) is a Golden Globe Award winning actress for playing Rebecca Bunch on her hit TV show. She talks Rory through how she went from musical theatre lover to sketch com...
ListenBobby Steggert - Episode #60 from 2018-07-24T08:00
Bobby Steggert (BIG FISH, RAGTIME, YANK) tells Rory why he decided to walk away from an incredibly successful acting career and pursue a masters degree in social work. Bobby has accomplished many t...
ListenSusan Blackwell - Episode #59 from 2018-07-17T06:15
Susan Blackwell ([title of show], SIDE BY SIDE BY SUSAN BLACKWELL) tells Rory the incredible story of how [title of show] started around a kitchen table, then went downtown and made it all the way ...
ListenMandy Gonzalez - Episode #58 from 2018-07-10T08:00
Mandy Gonzalez (IN THE HEIGHTS, HAMILTON) talks with Rory from her dressing room in the Richard Rodgers Theatre where she currently brings down the house playing "Angelica" in HAMILTON. The same dr...
ListenAndrew Rannells - Episode #57 from 2018-07-03T06:11
Andrew Rannells (THE BOOK OF MORMON, GIRLS, FALSETTOS) is a two time Tony nominated actor and star of TV and film. Andrew shares his stories about rejection, jealousy and working in the Warner Brot...
ListenCraig Zadan - Episode #56 from 2018-06-26T06:33
Producer Craig Zadan (CHICAGO, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE) tells Rory what his definition of being a producer is and how he excelled as one on Broadway and in TV & film. Craig talks about the succ...
ListenKate Flannery - Episode #55 from 2018-06-19T07:45
The hilarious Kate Flannery (THE OFFICE) tells Rory how her early dream of playing the title role in ANNIE started it all. She grew up in Philly, the youngest in a large Irish family. Her aunt ende...
ListenPatti Murin - Episode #54 from 2018-06-12T05:55
Patti Murin (FROZEN, LYSISTRATA JONES) talks with Rory about what if feels like to lead a big juggernaut blockbuster show. She is incredibly open about her struggles with anxiety and depression and...
ListenCheyenne Jackson - Episode #53 from 2018-06-05T05:49
Cheyenne Jackson (American Horror Story, All Shook Up) talks about his career path from rural Washington state to Broadway and then Hollywood. Cheyenne gives his takes on how to deal with rejection...
ListenChristina Applegate - Episode #52 from 2018-05-29T07:43
Tony nominee (SWEET CHARITY) and TV/Film star (ANCHORMAN, BAD MOMS, MARRIED WITH CHILDREN) Christina Applegate talks with Rory about her career that started when she was three years old. She's take...
ListenLeslie Odom Jr. - Episode #51 from 2018-05-22T09:21
Leslie (Tony Award Winner for HAMILTON) and Rory talk about their college years together at Carnegie Mellon University and his book "Failing Up." Leslie chats about his mentors, his philosophy on t...
ListenSiobhan Dillon - Episode #50 from 2018-03-13T20:58
Siobhan talks to Rory about making her way from the London theatre scene to SUNSET BOULEVARD on Broadway opposite Glenn Close and eventually to Los Angeles. Siobhan has had a very unique experience...
ListenWesley Taylor - Episode #49 from 2018-02-19T23:04
Wes Taylor (ROCK OF AGES, ADDAMS FAMILY, SMASH) talks about his early success right out of college and how it had its pros and cons. He immediately had a great role on Broadway but realized years l...
ListenTaran Killam - Episode #48 from 2017-12-15T01:38
Taran (SNL, HAMILTON, KILLING GUNTHER) and Rory talk about their shared experience of playing King George III in HAMILTON on Broadway. Taran walks us through his years in Groundlings, through his a...
ListenJimmy Pardo - Episode #47 from 2017-12-07T17:57
Jimmy is the host of the very successful podcast NEVER NOT FUNNY and his new podcast PLAYING GAMES with JIMMY PARDO. Jimmy started as a stage actor but found his calling in standup comedy and began...
ListenNicole Parker - Episode #46 from 2017-11-20T22:47
Nicole Parker (MADtv, WICKED, FAME BECOMES ME) talks with Rory about her path to success in the improv and sketch comedy world which landed her in the cast of MADtv and set her in stone in the eyes...
ListenEdi Patterson - Episode #45 from 2017-11-01T21:04
Edi Patterson (VICE PRINCIPALS on HBO) talks with Rory about coming up in the comedy world through the Groundlings and how she became a master at improvisation and sketch. Edi and Rory worked toget...
ListenAmber Iman - Episode #44 from 2017-10-25T07:57
Amber Iman (HAMILTON, SOUL DOCTOR, SHUFFLE ALONG) talks with Rory about growing up in the Atlanta theater scene with her actress mother. Amber went to Howard University on a full academic scholarsh...
Listen#AskRory & Josh Gad replay - Episode #43 from 2017-10-20T21:46
Rory answers listener's questions and replays his converation with his buddy Josh Gad. Josh is currently starring in the movie MARSHALL about Thurgood Marshall and will be seen later this year in T...
ListenJeff Greenberg - Episode #42 from 2017-10-11T08:20
Jeff Greenberg is the Emmy Award winning casting director for MODERN FAMILY, CHEERS, FRASIER and many more groundbreaking hit TV series. He got his start in the business as a stage actor and made h...
ListenBarrett Foa - Episode #41 from 2017-10-04T08:45
Barrett Foa (NCIS:LA, Avenue Q, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) was born and raised in NYC so his love for theater naturally led him to Broadway, but winding up on one of TV’s longest r...
ListenMo Brady - Episode #40 from 2017-09-27T09:23
Mo Brady (The Addams Family, Smash, The Ensemblist) talks with Rory about his move from Broadway ensemble to Video and Social Media Producer for a major charity, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids. ...
ListenMarilu Henner - Episode #39 from 2017-09-20T08:26
Marilu Henner (Taxi, Evening Shade, Chicago on Broadway) talks to Rory about her amazing career and how she went from the first ever production of Grease to TV star, to Broadway star and then healt...
ListenSolea Pfeiffer - Episode #37 from 2017-08-30T09:24
Meet Hamiltour’s Eliza! The super talented Solea talks about booking this dream job just six weeks after graduating from college. Solea is an incredibly sweet and humble young woman who initially h...
ListenRubén Carbajal - Episode #36 from 2017-08-23T09:22
Rubèn Carbajal (Hamiltour's John Laurens/Philip Hamilton) is ecstatic to be back in his hometown of Los Angeles performing at the Pantages where he grew up seeing plays that inspired him to get int...
ListenJordan Donica - Episode #35 from 2017-08-16T07:59
Jordan Donica takes us on his journey from Indiana Hoosier to becoming the Hamilton tour's Jefferson/Lafayette. Last year he made his Broadway debut in The Phantom of the Opera (a show he was desti...
ListenRaymond Baynard - Episode #34 from 2017-08-09T07:02
Rory celebrates his homecoming to LA after a year and a half away with Hamilton and talks to fellow cast mate Raymond Baynard. Ray is a part of the ensemble and plays the infamous George Eaker in t...
ListenDanny Bernardy - Episode #33 from 2017-08-02T10:00
Danny Bernardy has thrived as an actor in regional theaters across the country and as member of the One Year Lease Theater Company. Danny’s career has spanned from New York City to Greece and all t...
ListenLauren Kias - Episode #32 from 2017-07-26T09:32
Lauren Kias is an extremely talented dancer and member of the Hamilton ensemble. She also happens to be Rory's scene partner in the pivotal moment when KG3 learns that John Adams will be replacing ...
ListenIsaiah Johnson - Episode #31 from 2017-07-11T07:48
Isaiah (Hamilton, The Color Purple) plays George Washington on our tour and was a part of the show during its infancy stages when it was The Hamilton Mixtape. He comes a long way from Broadway (Anc...
ListenSeth Rudetsky - Episode #30 from 2017-06-20T23:59
Seth Rudetsky (Siruis Xm Broadway, Disaster The Musical) and his husband James Wesley talk to Rory about their Concert for America this Saturday June 24th in San Francisco! They started producing t...
ListenRaymond J. Lee - Episode #29 from 2017-06-12T09:31
Rory talks about the previous night's Tony Awards and gushes over his friend Gavin Creel's win. Then Rory talks to Raymond J. Lee (Groundhog Day, Honeymoon in Vegas) about his experience on Broadwa...
ListenChristine Lakin - Episode #28 from 2017-06-05T08:02
Christine (Step By Step, Hollywood Darlings) and Rory go way back to the days when they were in Garry Marshall's Happy Days: The Musical at his Falcon Theatre in Burbank where they played siblings-...
ListenJoshua Henry - Episode #27 from 2017-05-22T07:26
Tony nominee Joshua Henry (Scottsboro Boys, Shuffle Along, In The Heights) has a resume that easily makes him a Broadway veteran, but #HamilTour's Aaron Burr is just getting started. Josh gets chok...
ListenDavid Hull - Episode #26 from 2017-05-15T02:26
David Hull ("White Josh" on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) walks us through his journey from theme park performer, to Broadway chorus boy, to TV series regular. After finding success in the ensemble on Broad...
Listen#AskRory & Lyndsay Brill - Episode #24 from 2017-05-08T09:26
"Living the Dream with Rory" listeners get their chance to ask Rory questions like "Who inspired you to become an actor?", "How do you get an agent?" and hard hitting ones like... "What is your fav...
ListenMichael Luwoye - Episode #23 from 2017-05-01T08:23
Michael Luwoye plays the man himself... A. HAM! He started as the alternate on Broadway and now leads the tour currently in San Francisco. The story of how he got there is not your typical Broadway...
ListenJosh Gad - Episode #22 from 2017-04-24T08:36
Josh Gad (The Book of Mormon, Frozen, Rory's college roommate) finally gets on the podcast after months of begging. He confesses to Rory that his iconic characters of Olaf and Elder Cunningham were...
ListenEmmy Raver-Lampman - Episode #21 from 2017-04-17T07:58
Emmy, who plays Angelica in the tour of Hamilton, tells us the story of how she became the only performer to open all three companies of Hamilton and went from an ensemble/understudy track to playi...
ListenMathenee Treco - Episode #20 from 2017-04-03T08:41
The hysterical Mathenee Treco (American Idol, Hamilton) starts off Rory's series of talking with the touring company of Hamilton. Mathenee plays Madison/Mulligan and is the perfect cast member for ...
ListenSeth Gabel - Episode #19 from 2017-03-20T18:49
Seth Gabel (Salem, Fringe, Nip/Tuck) and his wife Bryce Dallas Howard are in demand actors and their schedules have not always lined up. Seth tells Rory how they have managed that challenge well en...
ListenRory's Mom - Episode #18 from 2017-03-06T09:04
Rory somehow convinced his mother to sit down and talk about the agony and ecstasy of raising a child who dreams of being an actor. Gerry O'Malley talks us through the ups and downs of having an ac...
ListenAngela Lin - Episode #17 from 2017-02-17T06:53
Angela Lin (Coram Boy, Chinglish, Top Girls) and Rory have known each other since freshman year of college when they were naive 18 year olds with a dream. Angela talks about her experience as an As...
ListenAlex Boniello - Episode #16 from 2017-02-07T17:41
Alex Boniello fills Rory in on his journey from school athlete to Broadway performer in last seasons beloved revival of Spring Awakening. His story of why this had to be his Broadway debut is prett...
ListenBret Shuford - Episode #15 from 2017-01-24T20:08
Bret Shuford (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Paramour) tells Rory how he got from small town Texas to Broadway. Bret was one of the first people Rory met in NYC and has always been a gre...
ListenJoel Grey - Episode #14 from 2017-01-16T14:27
Rory talks about his final performance in Hamilton on Broadway and passing the torch to Taran Killam before starting the tour. Then Joel Grey (Oscar, Tony, and Golden Globe Award Winner) chats with...
ListenLauren Molina - Episode #13 from 2017-01-10T01:29
Lauren is the multi talented Star of Broadway's Sweeney Todd, Rock of Ages and half of the band- The Skivvies! Lauren explains how she went from bus and truck tours, to Broadway, to forming her own...
ListenChris Leary - Episode #12 from 2016-12-20T05:28
Rory talks about his wild nerves before doing his show at 54 Below last week and then speaks with his crazy and hilarious pal Chris Leary! Chris is a dresser at Hamilton who went to college to be a...
ListenStephen Oremus - Episode #11 from 2016-12-05T05:32
Rory tells how he and Josh Groban got into a friendly competition to collect the most money for Broadway Cares and how it escalated quickly when the owner of the Colts got involved! Then one of Bro...
ListenGerold Schroeder - Episode #10 from 2016-11-28T07:11
Rory's husband makes fun of him for an entire episode! Gerold Schroeder joins us on LTD to talk about what it's like to be a "civilian" in a relationship with an actor. Rory and Gerold have been to...
ListenNikki James - Episode #9 from 2016-11-21T16:00
Nikki James joins us on LTD! Nikki is a Tony Award winner for The Book of Mormon and was last seen on Broadway as Eponine in Les Miserables. Rory and Nikki are bonded for life over their experience...
ListenAndrew Briedis - Episode #8 from 2016-11-14T08:27
This week Rory talks about the audience reaction during the first performance of Hamilton after the election and is joined by guest Andrew Briedis, the man behind the hilarious twitter handle "Anno...
ListenChristopher Jackson - Episode #7 from 2016-11-07T11:34
Here comes the General! Christopher Jackson talks to Rory during the final week of his Tony nominated performance as George Washington in Hamilton. Christopher (In The Heights, The Lion King) launc...
ListenAlex Wyse - Episode #6 from 2016-10-31T13:55
The very funny Alex Wyse (Spring Awakening, Lysistrata Jones, Masters of Sex) talks to Rory about his beautiful experience in Spring Awakening from LA to Broadway. He didn't expect to be on Broadwa...
ListenLeslie Kritzer - Episode #5 from 2016-10-24T07:21
Leslie Kritzer (Legally Blonde, Something Rotten, The Robber Bridegroom) is here! Rory and Leslie talk about currently having small amounts of stage time in their current Broadway shows and how the...
ListenAmy Linden - Episode #4 from 2016-10-17T04:01
Rory tells the crazy tale of his Broadway show Nerds getting canceled only three weeks into rehearsal and then finding himself in Hamilton days later. It's been a wild year and Rory walks you throu...
ListenGavin Creel - Episode #3 from 2016-10-10T13:27
Tony nominee and Olivier Award winner Gavin Creel (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Hair, The Book of Mormon, Hello Dolly) talks with Rory about the challenges of working on long running shows, their figh...
ListenJason Tam - Episode #2 from 2016-10-03T00:01
Rory tells an embarrassing story that happened in front of Hamilton’s theater this week. Then the very zen Jason Tam (A Chorus Line, One Life to Live, If/Then) talks with Rory about finding other w...
ListenStephanie J. Block - Episode #1 from 2016-09-16T15:18
Rory chats with his friend Tony nominee Stephanie J. Block (Wicked, 9 to 5, Falsettos) about being a woman in the industry, juggling her beautiful family with her amazing career and defining succes...
ListenStephanie J. Block - Episode #1 from 2016-09-16T15:18
Rory chats with his friend Tony nominee Stephanie J. Block (Wicked, 9 to 5, Falsettos) about being a woman in the industry, juggling her beautiful family with her amazing career and defining succes...
ListenStephanie J. Block - Episode #1 from 2016-09-16T15:18
Rory chats with his friend Tony nominee Stephanie J. Block (Wicked, 9 to 5, Falsettos) about being a woman in the industry, juggling her beautiful family with her amazing career and defining succes...
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