Video: THE GREAT GATSBY's Samantha Pauly Spills the Tea on Portraying the Iconic 'Jordan Baker'April 25, 2024The latest episode of Survival Jobs features the down to Earth powerhouse Samantha Pauly, who is currently starring as ‘Jordan Baker’ in the hit Broadway production of The Great Gatsby, playing at the Broadway Theatre. In this video, Samantha shares not only about a few of her memorable survival jobs early in her journey, but also about the audition process for the show, why originating the role of ‘Katherine Howard’ in the Broadway hit Six was so life changing, and her big smooch with Broadway Legend Patti LuPone!
Video: Robert Bannon Shares How He Juggles a Hit Podcast and Working As a 5th Grade TeacherApril 4, 2024 In this hilarious episode, Bannon joins the hosts to discuss his latest venture: exclusive roundtable episodes airing every Friday on BroadwayWorld. Listeners will gain insight into Bannon’s remarkable balancing act, as he navigates his role as a full-time fifth-grade teacher while engaging in captivating interviews with renowned entertainers for his podcast.
Video: WICKED's Natalie Ortega Dishes On Making Her Broadway DebutMarch 28, 2024Listeners are in for a treat as Natalie opens up about her audition experience for the role and shares candid insights into her experience stepping onto the Broadway stage for the very first time. But that's not all - Natalie also discusses her viral hit single 'Step Stool,' which has taken social media by storm as a comedy sensation. Listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration behind the song and Natalie's unexpected journey to viral fame.
Video: SUFFS Cast and Creatives Unite for Inspiring Women's History Month ConversationMarch 21, 2024In an exciting and special Women's History Month episode of the podcast Survival Jobs, recorded live at The Museum of Broadway, Co-Host Samantha Tuozzolo sits down with some exceptionally talented and powerful members of the cast and creative team of the highly anticipated new musical, Suffs. Watch the full conversation in this video!
Video: Go Inside the Survival Jobs Season 3 Launch PartyMarch 12, 2024Survival Jobs, the beloved podcast known for its insightful conversations with Broadway's brightest talents, kicked off its highly anticipated third season with a dazzling launch party at BEA in Midtown Manhattan. Go inside the night in this video.
Video: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Cast Shares Why the Shows Message is Resonating So Loudly with AudiencesSeptember 28, 2023Before closing out the episode with a fun game of “Victoria Clark Trivia”, the cast shares a compelling variety of survival jobs including Hardy being a server at seafood joint that served imitation crab meat, Hogan quitting the Century 21 department store after an argument with a rude customer, White who was a nanny for a wealthy family who demanded she make made change for a $5 bill and Iskander who worked in a medical office, even with a fear of blood!
Exclusive: WALKING WITH BUBBLES- A Post-Show TalkbackSeptember 1, 2023The incredible duo of Jessica Hendy (writer and actor) and Brianna Kothari Barnes (composer/lyricist) sat down with us to talk about the journey of bringing this beautiful, heartfelt and mind-blowing one woman show to life. Before closing out the episode with a fun game of “One Woman Show Trivia”, the duo dives into their previous survival jobs and share what is coming next in the journey of “Walking with Bubbles”!
Video: SWEENEY TODD's Nicholas Christopher Spills the Tea on the Hit RevivalJuly 23, 2023In this video, Survival Jobs welcomes Nicholas Christopher, who is currently portraying the roles of ‘Pirelli' and the ‘Sweeney Todd’ understudy in the Broadway revival of “Sweeney Todd”, currently playing at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Christopher shares his behind the scenes of what it was like performing the titular role with less than three hours notice, why the iconic show continues to resonate with audiences through the years and working alongside his big brother Jonathan Christopher in the same company!
Video: WICKED Dance Captain Lisa Finegold Shares How She Leads Every Project with LoveJune 24, 2023In this video, Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the wonderfully talented and humble Lisa Finegold who is currently the Dance Captain and Swing in the Broadway company of “Wicked”, currently playing at the Gershwin Theatre. Finegold shares her favorite part of being in the iconic groundbreaking show and what she loves about wearing so many different hats as part of the company.
Video: Talking Tonys with the Nominees from COST OF LIVINGJune 7, 2023Though Cost of Living played its final Broadway performance over seven months ago, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play certainly was not forgotten by the nominating committee of the Tony Awards. It was nominated for five awards, three of which for its stars- Katy Sullivan, Kara Young, and David Zayas.
Video: John Behlmann Shares the Inside Scoop on Everything SHUCKEDApril 29, 2023Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the insanely talented and handsome triple threat, John Behlmann who is currently starring as Gordy in the hit new Broadway musical, SHUCKED, currently playing at the Nederlander Theatre. Behlmann shares why he believes audiences are flocking to the theater in droves to see the country musical comedy, how the show has changed since its Salt Lake City premiere last fall and the full circle moment between himself and music icon Reba McIntire .