From B.A. to Broadway

Hosted by Brennan Stefanik

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191

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Jun 2026

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Welcome to From B.A. to Broadway! A weekly theatre podcast exploring the business of show-business! Hosted by: Brennan Stefanik

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June 15, 202645 min

Ep. 107: Making Some Dirtbag Theatre! with Nova Bradford

In Episode 107, Brennan is joined by San Francisco-based writer/ director/ standup comedian/ etc., Nova Bradford, as they discuss the Bay Area art scene, fringe theatre, and the creation of "Luigi: The Musical"! Taking risks is the name of the game in this business, but it's also the best way to create some real, gritty, meaningful art that can actually make a difference in the world!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

June 12, 20261 hr 1 min

In the Spotlight- The 79th Annual Tony Awards

In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on this year's 79th Annual Tony Awards! In our annual post-Tony's episode we are giving you the breakdown of all performances, awards, and general goings on at this year's awards ceremony!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

June 9, 202656 min

Ep. 106: Becoming the Jack of All Trades! with James Tolbert

In Episode 106, Brennan is joined by LA actor James Tolbert, as they discuss the discovery of MT BFA culture, the decision to transition from NYC to LA, and the desire and benefits of being a true multi-hyphenate! In a world of shiny, commercialized art-media, you gotta stay true to yourself and chase those ventures that truly make your heart happy!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

June 4, 20261 hr 0 min

Ep. 105: Don't Be Afraid of the Mess! with Ben Jackson Walker

In Episode 105, Brennan is joined by Broadway’s Ben Jackson Walker, as they talk about the dangers of perfectionism, and how your own harshest critic is often yourself! While having standards for yourself is important, the need for perfection is often actually just the fear of failure!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

May 29, 202640 min

In the Spotlight #82: The Rocky Horror Show

In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on a beloved Broadway musical: The Rocky Horror Show. THE cult-classic of cult-classics, this show has become a ritualistic experience around the world and has accrued a diverse fandom of all ages, genders, sexualities, etc. There are many ways to experience The Rocky Horror Show these days, but it all started on the stage!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

May 28, 20261 hr 12 min

Ep. 104: Psychologically Safe Spaces! with Emerson Valentina

Content Advisory: The following episode contains conversations surrounding topics that may be triggering, such as eating disorders and suicide.In Episode 104, Brennan is joined by NYC-based performer and founder of the Broadway Mental Health Foundation, Emerson Valentina, as they discuss the hazards of some "traditional" musical theatre/ dance education, and the importance of creating psychologically safe spaces across the industry. For too long now, performers have been encouraged and demanded to put unsafe levels of stress on their body and mind, and told it was the only way to succeed, and it's important that we don't continue to spread those falsehoods to the generations to come!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

May 23, 202618 min

In the Spotlight #81: Starmites

In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on a lesser known, sci-fi Broadway musical, Starmites. This niche, superhero/ space adventure/ boyband musical is camp to the max, and a whole lot of fun! So, let's show it some love!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

May 5, 20261 hr 9 min

Ep. 103: A Funeral for the EMC Program! with Cambria Klein

In Episode 103, Brennan is joined by NYC actor, Cambria Klein, as they mourn the soon to be death of the EMC program and try to figure out what the heck they're gonna do now! The decision is a very complex one to make and there are 1 million factors to take into consideration. However at the end of the day, it’s a decision only you can make for yourself, so you gotta trust your heart!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

April 20, 202623 min

In the Spotlight #80: The Last 5 Years

In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on the hit JRB musical, The Last 5 Years! With the current concert production flooding everyone's feed, tons of people are being exposed to this 2 person show, and it sure is a good one to know!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

April 16, 20261 hr 5 min

Ep. 102: Respect the Craft and the Cringe! with Erica Ito

In Episode 102, Brennan is joined by NY actor and podcaster, Erica Ito, as they talk about lowering the stakes of school, embracing cringe, and her journey of joining the tour of Wicked! They also touch on developing the skill (and yes it is a skill) of not caring so much about certain things in order to keep your eyes on the true goal!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway