DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell Podcast
Drama! Sit down with resident dramatics, Connor MacDowell & Dylan MacDowell, as they explore theatre, entertainment, pop culture, and the vibrance of love and life in New York City. Joined weekly by thrilling special guests, they have intimately casual conversations about the dramatic journey that brought them here. Oh that’s a gag, honey! Say no more… it’s DRAMA.
“Paranormal Drama” with Kyle Selig & Zach Kennedy
Dylan and Connor are joined by Kyle Selig & Zach Kennedy (The Guild of Ghostly Grounds: A Podcast About Paranormal Pursuits). BOO! Join us, if you dare, for a very special spooky edition of DRAMA. No tricks, just a treat this Halloween season as friend of the pod Kyle Selig returns alongside his cousin Zach Kennedy to thrill and chill us with all the tea about their own podcast. These creative cousins have launched their own podcast, The Guild of Ghostly Grounds, where they uncover heirlooms, ghost stories, family secrets, and more. Now here’s a “Cautionary Tale” (Mean Girls reference) for all you scaredy cats: this episode gets into some strange and unexplained topics and tales. Of course we mention You Can See Everything, American Horror Story’s flop 13th season, and even The Real Housewives of Orange County. It's time to cover your eyes and open your ears!Follow Kyle Selig on InstagramFollow Zach Kennedy on InstagramListen to The Guild of Ghostly Grounds and follow them on Instagram!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
“From Larson to Sorkin” with Nick Blaemire
Dylan and Connor are joined by Nick Blaemire (A Few Good Men, Soon). In this brand new episode, the twins reunite with their pal Nick on the pod. A true multi-hyphenate, Nick is currently starring in A Few Good Men at Lincoln Center Theater, while his new original musical Soon is running off-Broadway at the Loft at St. Luke’s Theatre. We cover it all, including the newly dropped cast recording of Soon, Nick’s grand return to Broadway, and his co-stars Bradley Whitford, Tom Blyth, and two-time DRAMA guest Krysta Rodriguez. We get into Nick’s other musical works, including Safety Not Guaranteed (starring Taylor Trensch), the upcoming August Rush stage show, and the beloved Glory Days. We get into the legacy of the piece and the Keen Company presentation starring Derek Klena, Colton Ryan, Jordan Dobson, and George Salazar. Jonathan Larson is discussed in depth, from tick, tick… boom to The Jonathan Larson Project. But wait, there’s more! We talk about Nick's run in Godspell (with Uzo Aduba, Hunter Parrish, and Celisse Henderson), Lilli Cooper’s Spring Awakening RETURN, the music of Phoebe Bridgers, and the acting of Robert Pattinson. Nick Blaemire is warm, wonderful, and truly one of our greats!Follow Nick on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
"Very Posh" with Carl Man
Connor and Dylan are joined by Carl Man (Wicked, & Juliet). Put on your tight white pants and grab a jumper, because we’re kicking off the fall with the most swankified Broadway star in town: Carl Man. Currently starring as Fiyero in Wicked on Broadway, Carl crossed the pond after leading the West End and U.K. Tour productions. We get into New York living, exploring the city, being among West End Pals (hi Sam Tutty!), and what he misses most about London. Carl shares his history in Amateur Dramatics, fondness for Oliver and Miss Saigon, and playing Aladdin at Disneyland Hollywood Adventure. You’ll gag for chatter about the story of Carl being promoted to Fiyero full-time, having the most fun ever in & Juliet, and why he gets to keep his British accent as Fiyero. Pop culture lovers will live for our extensive talk about The Traitors, The White Lotus, and Lost. Carl raves about his Wicked castmates Keri René Fuller, Emma Flynn, and Danny Quadrino, and tells us what makes the current Broadway cast so special. You’ve got six months left to see him dance through life at the Gershwin. Don’t miss out!Follow Carl on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
“Hot Takes and Hyperpop” with Sophia Anne Caruso
Dylan and Connor are joined by Sophia Anne Caruso (Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, Beetlejuice). The first treat of spooky season is having this star join us for DRAMA! Sophia is currently starring in the late Duncan Sheik’s final musical, while simultaneously releasing her debut hyperpop album: ON ECSTATIC. Busy! Woman! We dive into Sophia’s original music, touching upon: inspiration, collaborators, and pioneers of the genre SOPHIE and Björk. Trust we get the tea on the duet with Sophia’s partner Sky Lakota-Lynch, their love story, and respective experiences with Broadway fandoms. Nothing is off the table as we discuss the dangers of going viral and the double edged sword of being the “Dead Mom Girl” while building a multi-faceted career. This performer, writer, painter, person also touches on rocking her short red hairstyle and why she shed her platinum blonde look to embrace a new era. These three connect over a love for Duncan Sheik, stories from Grey House on Broadway, celebrity-driven productions, and the gaggy Jeremy O. Harris viral interview. Head over to The Night Egg at The Culture Club to see Sophia star in Duncan Sheik’s powerful final musical, Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen.Follow Sophia on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
"The Rocky Horror DRAMA Show" with Sherie Rene Scott, Jake Shears, Jimin Moon, George Salazar, Lorna Courtney, and Valentina
NEW SPECIAL EPISODE! Dylan sat down with the newest creatures of the night in The Rocky Horror Show. Listen as we get to know Sherie Rene Scott, Jake Shears, and Valentina for the first time (gaggy!), and reunite with returning guests Jimin Moon, Lorna Courtney, and George Salazar. These wildly wonderful stars spill the tea on Sam Pinkleton’s cult classic revival, audience callbacks, and their ideal Science Fiction/Double Feature. As a regular Frankie fan, Dylan got the scoop in this episode truly unlike any other. You don’t want to miss the mayhem on the pod, or in person, so get to Studio 54 this spooky season!Follow The Rocky Horror Show on Instagram & get tickets here!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
"Glinda's Godwinks" with Emma Flynn
Connor and Dylan are joined by Emma Flynn (Wicked, Clueless). It’s THE girl in the bubble, y’all! Emma is a true ray of sunshine, humor, and grace. She is making both her Broadway debut AND Glinda debut at the same. Gagged! These fast friends get to gabbing, recapping Dylan’s Chicago trip, Emma’s early professional theatre jobs upstate, and comparisons to Kristin Chenoweth. Hear about Emma’s road to Broadway, and her faith-fueled philosophy on the ups and downs through it all. She praises her green girl, Keri René Fuller, and Carl Man, British Fiyero of our dreams, and why NOW is the perfect moment to see Wicked on Broadway. Emma reflects on Glinda influences, including the Double DRAMA. Diva McKenzie Kurtz, and gives us some line readings of her favorite moments in the show. AS IF you thought we wouldn’t get into Clueless the Musical, Emma’s time in the West End, and working with KT Tunstall. We’ve also got the inside scoop on the yet-to-be released musical album! We cover Jesus Christ Superstar, Role Model’s latest album, and Adults on FX. Listen closely for guest cameos by Emma’s rescue pup, Rhubarb, throughout this funny, inspirational, and fabulous episode. Emma is amazing!Follow Emma on Instagram & TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
“Can You Spell PALOMA DIAMOND?” with Julian Sewell
Connor and Dylan are joined by Julian Sewell (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). Y’all are in for a treat, as the content creator mastermind behind the viral character “Paloma Diamond” is here for some DRAMA. Julian, who is making his NYC stage debut as William Barfée, takes us on an international journey from his fascinating roots in Hong Kong, New Zealand, and beyond. He opens up about taking on the “Magic Foot”-wielding role, his rehearsal process, and memorable spellers who have stopped by the bee (Matteo Lane!). Of course, we get into all things P. Diamond, his platform-transcending persona who has gained him 2.5 million followers on Tiktok and 1 million on Instagram. Stick around as the boys discourse Glee cast members appearing at the Bee, hot takes on the New York theatre scene (Sunset Boulevard! Whitney Leavitt in Just in Time! Schmigadoon!, and TV chatter surrounding: The Shards, Drag Race Down Under vs The World, Kath & Kim, and so much more. Can you spell DRAMA?Follow Julian on Instagram & TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
“Deep Sea Puss-sea” with Constantine Rousouli
Dylan and Connor are joined by two-time Tony Award nominee Constantine Rousouli (Titanique, The Big Gay Jamboree). Five and a half years after his first appearance on the podcast, Connie is BACK for a truly gay ol’ time with the twins. As the star and co-writer of Titanique, Constantine spills on the musical comedy’s kooky crazy journey from an off-Broadway theatre (below a Gristedes) all the way to international stages and finally BROADWAY. The friendship forged between these three off-pod is on full display in this episode, full of laughs and love. Hear about the trusty Banana Republic khakis that Connie wears as Jack Dawson, becoming the Gay Lin-Manuel Miranda, and his Frank-N-Furter dreams. You want the tea on Connie’s DMs after a performance of Titanique? Listen and learn, babe! Hear memories from Tony nomination morning, The Big Gay Jamboree’s short but blissful run, and the Olivier Award of it all. Connie dishes on the gaggiest guests backstage at Titanique, his upcoming trip to see Celine in Paris, and these Bravo boys get into all things Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. You only have two weeks left to sail the Ship of Dreams. Get thee to the St. James to see Connie shine! Follow Constantine on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
"New Money, Honey" with Naturi Naughton-Lewis
Dylan and Connor are joined by Naturi Naughton-Lewis (The Great Gatsby, 3LW). The pop star, actress, director, producer, and icon of our dreams is bringing y’all some DRAMA! Back on Broadway after a roaring 20 years, Naturi stars as Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby. Iconic bob, pivotal pants, and new money, honey! Naturi speaks about being the first Black woman to play this role full-time on Broadway, returning to her roots as a singer, and the power of manifesting. This is a full circle moment for the twins, as they saw Naturi as Little Inez in Hairspray back in 2007 and loved her in the Fame film. Trust we get into the 3LW lore, divas! Naturi opens up about reconciling with Adrienne Bailon, memories from the TRL tour with Destiny’s Child (and Mama Tina Knowles!), and hard-learned lessons as a teenager in the music business. We cover Naturi’s appearances on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” with Pinky Cole, being Phaedra Parks' twin, and if she’d ever do reality TV. As you know, playas gon’ play, but real ones are coming through to see Naturi in this “New Gatsby” era alongside Ryan McCartan, China Anne McClain, and Corbin Bleu. Naturi is and always has been that girl!Follow Naturi on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
“Karma’s a Relaxing Thought” with Aydin Eyikan
Connor and Dylan are joined by Aydin Eyikan (MJ, The Music Man). Summer may be coming to a close, but not without a little DRAMA! Chances are you’ve seen Aydin shine onstage in MJ, Wicked, Bob Fosse’s Dancin’, and The Music Man, making his mark as a standout dancer. This multi-talented performer has taken the theatre community by storm, appearing in four Broadway shows in four years. Listen as Aydin reflects on beginning his dance journey at 7 years old (thanks to So You Think You Can Dance), key mentors, and even teases his next move as an artist. We hear stories about working with Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, Aydin’s love story with his boyfriend Troy, and even musings about Taylor Swift’s discography. Y’all wanted a tattoo tour? Gag it! Aydin shares memories from the Fire Island Dance Festival, Connor celebrates his recent wedding officiant duties, and these three have a true kiki about The Real Housewives. Be sure to follow Aydin on Instagram… or maybe you already do? Drama…Follow Aydin on Instagram & TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
Fall 2026 Broadway Preview with Matt Koplik of Broadway Breakdown
Dylan and Connor are joined once again by Matt Koplik (Broadway Breakdown) for a preview of the fall 2026 Broadway season! It’s always a delight to share the mic with this brilliant, opinionated, and hilarious fellow theatre podcaster. The boys discuss their most anticipated productions coming to NYC (on and off Broadway) this fall, including the spooky shows haunting NYC: Paranormal Activity and 2:22: A Ghost Story, as well as the celebrity-led revivals of Other Desert Cities, The Imaginary Invalid, A Few Good Men, Inter Alia, and Much Ado About Nothing. Listen as they gag for Jasmine Amy Rodgers’ generational run of credits (so far), rumors of Heather Headley as Mother Abbess, and crush on Tom Blyth, Bradley Whitford, and Hunter Parrish. Will the trio of new musicals hitting the Main Stem this fall measure up? They get into Wanted, Galileo, and Dolly, as well as the reimagined revival of The Fantasticks. It wouldn’t be a collab with Broadway Breakdown without Matt’s signature theatre knowledge, mention of Yondr pouches, and a little Spring Awakening. Open your ears and hearts for this fabulous fall preview!Follow Matt Koplik on Instagram & listen to Broadway Breakdown!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
"Come Alive, Mama!" with Connor & Dylan MacDowell
It’s a post-Rosie pod, and you better believe we’re gonna talk about it! Connor and Dylan deliver a classic TWIN TALKS episode that runs the gamut: theatre gossip, casting rumors, and Broadway tea honey! Did the Nobu come through? Will future Frank-N-Furters don a suitable wig? What’s the tea on Ariana G? We have a lot to cover, y’all! We get into the alleged title of the stage show version of The Greatest Showman, Quidam Cirque du Soleil, Three Days of Rain starring David Corenswet and Francois Arnaud, and all the latest Broadway casting updates: from Hadestown to The Rocky Horror Show to Oh, Mary! Are the Just in Time reality TV casting rumors true? Did Sadie Sink use a British accent in the West End Romeo & Juliet? Is Tom Holland following in Hugh Jackman’s footsteps? Hear Connor’s overdue thoughts on Kate Hudson in Song Sung Blue, as well as a rehash of various Best Actress/Actress competitions, and even a little Marvel moment after Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s release. Of course, we recap the Rosie O’Donnell experience that rocked our world this summer. And THAT is how the twins talk!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
"Queen of the Fools" with Emma Sofia
Connor and Dylan are joined by Emma Sofia (Cats: The Jellicle Ball). The twins bring it to you every ball, and this week is no exception! The show-stopping Emma Sofia stops by the pod during her final week serving double the feline fun in Cats: The Jellicle Ball as the iconic Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat and Cassandra. We get into ballroom culture and history, powerful wigs, and how the audience’s energy fuels every performance. Emma Sofia drops some GAGGY reveals about castmates, guest judges, and more. Buzzwords: pop star era, the nightlife scene, new merch teases, Fire Island, and… a resurrection? She shares Jennifer Lopez stories from the set of Kiss of the Spiderwoman, gives flowers to Leiomy and other ballroom icons, and spills on how she’s meeting the Skimbleshanks moment. TALENT, honey! Come one, come all to experience Emma Sofia on DRAMA!Follow Emma on Instagram & TiktokEmma's legendary links: Cameo, merch, and more!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
"See You Tomorrow" with Dez Duron
Connor and Dylan are joined by Dez Duron (Maybe Happy Ending). Prepare to swoon as Broadway’s resident crooner makes his DRAMA. debut! Dez, who stars as Gil Brentley in Maybe Happy Ending, celebrates the record-breaking summer at the Belasco Theatre. These three download highlights from the Maybe Happy Ending journey, such as Dez sneaking onstage at the Tony Awards, setting his character’s keys in the show, and how he keeps it fresh after nearly 700 performances. How did Maybe Happy Ending go from an uncertain risk of an original musical to a smash hit? Hear the backstage scoop from Dez, along with stories about his time on the third season of NBC’s “The Voice.” Listen for Team Christina tea, tales of being tossed into a media frenzy for the first time, and how gratitude keeps him grounded. It’s an odyssey of an episode, ranging from Frank Sinatra to Michael Bublé to Les Misérables. Oh yeah, and The Odyssey! Don’t forget to snatch your tickets to Dez’s Joe’s Pub concerts on August 24th. It’s time to meet the “Sentimental Person” behind this star of stage and screen!Follow Dez on InstagramSee Dez at Joe's Pub on August 24th!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
"Rosie's Turn" with Rosie O'Donnell
Dylan and Connor are joined by eleven-time Emmy and Tony Award winner Rosie O’Donnell. In this exclusive conversation, the twins sit down with this iconic talk show host, movie star, and show business legend! This prolific star is returning to the New York stage this summer with her 75 minute one-woman show “Common Knowledge,” which covers moving to Ireland, raising her autistic child, and the eternal grief of losing her mother when she was 10 years old. Nothing is off the table in this chat! We cover memories from “The Rosie O’Donnell Show," and if she’d ever bring her talk show back. Rosie reflects on filming A League of Their Own with Madonna and Geena Davis, and tells stories about Barbra Streisand, Olivia Newton John, Prince, David Bowie and Iman, and more. Was the rumor of Rosie and Lady Gaga doing Funny Girl true? Was it really her idea to step into Seussical on Broadway? The theatre tea runneth over, as Rosie recounts her opening night of Grease, raves about Rachel Zegler in Evita, and mourns Cats: The Jellicle Ball’s closing notice. Don’t miss Rosie’s “Common Knowledge” this summer ahead of her guest hosting stint on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Settle in for some Rosie O’Drama, y’all!Follow Rosie on Instagram & TiktokFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
“Bring the Mask Home” with Austin Colby
Connor and Dylan are joined by Austin Colby (Masquerade, The Great Gatsby). He’s here… the Phantom of Masquerade in NYC! Before welcoming this sweet man into the conversation, the twins chat about Love Island USA ahead of its finale. Connor roots for #Brinity and Dylan crushes on Caleb of course! Austin, also known as Mr. Caroline Bowman, brings his charm, wit, and authenticity to the pod. Currently starring in Masquerade, the immersive Phantom of the Opera experience in New York City, Austin pulls the curtain back on this unbelievable production. He speaks on seeing the show for the first time, auditioning for it, and making the Phantom his own. Austin reflects on his journey from studying music education to musical theatre, his performing roots at the Signature Theatre as Tony in West Side Story, and more. We get into The Great Gatsby, y’all! Austin spills on the true drama of nearly being released from his Gatsby contract, being shirtless onstage, and social media antics with Jeremy Jordan. Stick around as we cover Caroline’s Norma Desmond debut, ideas on the future of immersive theatre, and beyond. Don’t miss Austin in Masquerade this summer in NYC!Follow Austin on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
“Like a Drunk Chita Rivera” with Javier Muñoz
Connor and Dylan are joined by Javier Muñoz (Into the Woods, Hamilton). Summertime is in full effect, and Javier is spending his on the cape! Currently playing the Baker in The Cape Playhouse’s production of Into the Woods, Javier is stepping into the spotlight with a little Sondheim. As it's a favorite musical of all three fellas, they excavate lyrics, characters, and themes of this incredible piece. Javier speaks about the importance of Latin representation onstage, and what this moment means for him to be playing the Baker. Having been in the room where it happens a time or two, this star reflects on memories from Hamilton and In the Heights. Hear about how he was the first person to play John Laurens/Phillip, as well as Peggy, in early readings of what would become a cultural phenomenon. Javier tells incredible stories about Chita Rivera, the unwavering In the Heights family group text, and profound moments he’s experienced at the Richard Rodgers. Stick around for doses of DRAMA, including a Widow’s Bay update from Connor, Brokeback Mountain musings from Dylan, and the tease of an autobiographical project in the works (!!!) from Javier. Check him out, alongside friends Nick Adams, J Savage, and more in Into the Woods at The Cape Playhouse!Follow Javier on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
“Delicious New York Moments” with Andréa Burns
Connor and Dylan are joined by Andréa Burns (A Walk on the Moon, In the Heights). Before chatting with this Broadway legend, the boys reflect on moving to NYC exactly 10 years ago in June of 2016. Andréa, an iconic New Yorker herself, currently stars in the original musical A Walk on the Moon. She ruminates on portraying the Jewish matriarch of a family of strong women in the summer of 1969, the experience of working with female creatives, and starring alongside Talia Suskauer, Sam Gravitte, and more incredible actors. We revisit highlights from Andréa’s enduring theatre career, such as making her Broadway debut as Belle in Beauty and the Beast on Broadway, the emotionally impactful experience of performing in The Notebook, and charting her journey as Daniela in the original cast of Lin Manuel-Miranda’s In the Heights. West Side Story recurs throughout this warm and wonderful chat, as Andréa speaks about the show’s cosmic beauty: from making her international touring debut as Maria, starring opposite (and meeting!) her future husband, and playing an original role in the Steven Spielberg film version in 2021. We also cover The Full Monty, Songs for a New World, books, and beautiful Broadway stories. Don’t miss Andréa star in A Walk on the Moon this summer in NYC!Follow Andréa on InstagramSee A Walk on the Moon this summer!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
"Gay Audacity" with Jimin Moon
Connor and Dylan are joined by Jimin Moon (Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody, Sunset Boulevard). Our Pride Month celebrations continue as this star comes to the cottage… aka the pod! Jimin stars as Shane Hollander in the off-Broadway musical parody of Heated Rivalry (alongside double DRAMA diva Jay Armstrong Johnson as Ilya Rozanov). We go into the locker room of this cultural phenomenon-turned-stage show as Jimin speaks about creating their own version of Shane, their relationship to the books and television series, and favorite songs in the piece. Jimin tracks their journey from Stuart Little to Shane Hollander, citing pivotal mentorship from their voice teacher and their coming out experience. Trust we get all the Sunset Boulevard tea about Nicole Scherzinger, Jamie Lloyd and Joe Gillis’ little black briefs. It wouldn’t be Pride without paying respect to the divas, including Amber Iman, Troye Sivan, Bernadette Peters, and of course Scherzy. Recorded before the 2026 Tony Awards, jump back in time to hear the twins’ hopes and dreams for Broadway’s Biggest Night before we chat about Pokémon, pop music, and Jimin’s connection to Vanderpump Rules. Just listen and fall head over ice skates for Jimin!Follow Jimin on InstagramSee Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
“DL Cowboy Trade” with Harrison Ball & Jack Cameron Kay
Connor and Dylan are joined by Harrison Ball & Jack Cameron Kay (Brokeback Mountain). Just in time for Pride, the stars of Brokeback Mountain at Chicago Shakespeare Theater join the twins for a gay ol’ chat. On opening night of their play, Harrison and Jack speak about embodying Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist onstage. Of course the boys cover the essential three C’s: cowboys, cigarettes, and crocheting. Harrison and Jack dish on getting naked onstage, working with the Brokeback Mountain film’s dialect coach, and their favorite moments to play each night. Jack, who starred in “Boots” on Netflix, plots a second season storyline for his character, as well as tells the guys about his iconic high school production of Phantom of the Opera - complete with a vomiting Christine Daaé. Harrison, a former principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, speaks about life beyond the ballet, as well as the remarkable story of his life. Listen as Connor and Jack queen out over Real Housewives of Rhode Island, while Dylan crushes on Nicholas Galitzine in Masters of the Universe. Get your tickets to Brokeback Mountain now through June 28th! There’s just no quitting these two.Follow Harrison on InstagramFollow Jack on Instagram & TiktokSee Brokeback Mountain at Chicago Shakespeare Theater through June 28th!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!
