Hello, we are Katie and Kate! Our podcast involves Broadway news, Tony Awards drama, theatre gossip, and hot takes with your Broadway besties. Basically, if your first reaction to theatre news is, “Wait, we need to talk about this,” this is for you.
Episode 11 is here! Just In Time is turning over both leads, with Nicholas Christopher coming in as Bobby Darin and three Sandra Dees in three months. Savy Jackson steps up as Maybe Happy Ending’s full-time Claire, and Lilli Cooper and George Abud join Spring Awakening Off-Broadway. Plus, Dirty Dancing is coming to Broadway in 2027 and La La Land sets its full creative team.
Then we play Movie or Musical First? and dream cast La La Land on Broadway. Who would you cast as Mia and Sebastian? Tell us in the comments!
New episodes every other week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
8 Oct 2026
Episode 10: NEIL PATRICK HARRIS & JULIANNE HOUGH ON BROADWAY, DOLLY CASTING, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Get the latest Broadway updates! From the revival of Damn Yankees with Neil Patrick Harris to the casting of Dolly's musical and the star-studded It's a Wonderful Life radio play. Plus, a look at new fall plays and shows closing soon. We apologize for this episode containing some problems with the audio. We are working on fixing this issue in future episodes! #BroadwayNews #Theater #MusicalTheater #DamnYankees #DollyParton
24 Sept 2026
Episode 9: & JULIET AND SIX CLOSE, RON RETURNS, 1ST FEMALE GENIE, SHAKESPEARE VS. SONDHEIM & MORE!
We’re back from our quick intermission, and we’re here for Episode 9! 🎭👀 Broadway news, hot takes, and THREE very competitive games are coming your way!
Join Kate and Katie as we break down the latest theatre headlines, from major casting announcements and Broadway closings to heartbreaking losses, new Broadway debuts, and Oh, Mary! heading to HBO Max.
Then it’s GAME TIME! 🎭 Can you guess a Broadway show from ONE WORD? Can you tell the difference between Shakespeare and Sondheim? And can you figure out the Broadway show from a hilariously BAD REVIEW?
🎧 Tune in for Broadway news, questionable clues, terrible reviews, and plenty of chaos!
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Welcome to episode 8 where Broadway news, hot takes, and two VERY competitive games collide! 🎭👀
Join Kate and Katie as we break down the $6 billion ATG acquisition, Broadway Week 2-for-1 tickets, upcoming shows like Paranormal Activity, The Fantasticks, and 10 Things I Hate About You, plus the latest casting news and major Broadway milestones.
Then it’s GAME TIME! 🎭 Can Katie tell Shakespeare from Andrew Lloyd Webber? And can Kate guess a Broadway show from ONE WORD?
🎧 Tune in for Broadway news, hot takes, and plenty of chaos!
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13 Aug 2026
Episode 7: WAS THE HADESTOWN PRO SHOT WORTH SEEING?, BROADWAY DRAMA & OUR MOST CHAOTIC THEATRE STORIES!
Welcome to Episode 7 where we have Broadway drama, hilarious theatre stories, and some seriously questionable musical descriptions! 🎭😂
Join Kate and Katie as we dive into the stunning Hadestown pro shot, the drama surrounding recent casting changes, exciting new additions to the theatre world, Broadway debuts, controversial castings, a beloved show's closing, and an iconic drag queen hitting the stage. Then, we put our theatre knowledge to the test with Broadway Bad Descriptions before sharing some of our funniest, most chaotic, and unforgettable personal theatre moments.
Can you guess the musicals from our terrible descriptions? And what's the funniest theatre moment you've ever experienced? Tune in and let us know! 🎭
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Welcome to episode 6 of Curtain Call Commentary! Join us as we discuss the latest Broadway closings and castings, Katie shares her dream cast picks for Cabaret, and we play some more rounds of "Guess the Broadway Show from the Bad Description."
16 Jul 2026
Episode 5: RENT WEST END CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT, DOLLY PARTON MUSICAL UPDATES, AND OUR CONTROVERSIAL TAKES ON WHICH BROADWAY SHOW MUST GO!
Broadway news, dream casts, and impossible theatre choices await! 🎭
Join us on Curtain Call Commentary as we discuss the latest theatre headlines, Kate reveals her dream cast for Frozen, we test our knowledge with Guess the Musical: Bad Description Edition, and battle it out in One Has to Go: Broadway Edition.
Play along and let us know: What show would you dream cast next, and what Broadway favorite would you eliminate?
2 Jul 2026
Episode 4: NEW BROADWAY CASTING ALERT: THE SOUND OF MUSIC, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Broadway has been busy, and we're breaking it all down! Join Kate and Katie as we dive into the latest casting announcements, shocking closings, and record breaking moments making headlines. Then the fun begins as we reveal our dream cast for Les Misérables, with a few picks you might not expect. Who would make your ultimate Jean Valjean, Fantine, or Éponine? Let us know your dream cast in the comments. We can't wait to see your choices!
25 Jun 2026
Episode 3: GET TO KNOW YOUR THEATRE BESTIES!
Every theatre lover has a story about how the stage found them. In today's episode, we're sharing our personal theatre stories, including our first shows, favorite roles, Broadway experiences, dream roles, and the moments that made us lifelong theatre fans. Join us for a fun conversation filled with memories, laughter, and a shared love of all things theatre. 🎭✨
18 Jun 2026
Episode 2: BROADWAY IN A POST-TONY’S WORLD!
Sit down with theatre besties Kate and Katie as they discuss the latest Broadway closings, recasts, and injuries. Play along as they blind rank Broadway shows based on how much they want to be in the ensemble, and as Kate shares her dream casting choices for The Great Gatsby.
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11 Jun 2026
Episode 1: DID THE TONY AWARDS GET IT WRONG? THEATRE ADULTS REACTION
Hi everyone! We are Kate and Katie and we are two best friends obsessed with theatre. In this episode, we will be discussing our theatre journey's, how we met and how we felt about the Tony Award's this past Sunday, June 7th. If you love theatre and love to keep up to date with the current news of broadway, you are in the right place. Come one, Come all!
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