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 Ever wonder what it takes to make a new musical sing? Find out with New York Theatre Barn’s Backstage Pass. Hosts Teresa Attridge and Pauls Macs create space to lift up the artistry of those transforming the landscape of our industry. We make the exclusive, inclusive, going straight to the source to understand each artist’s authentic viewpoint. We’re honored to celebrate a community of people who believe that art which challenges us is worth celebrating. Featured guests include Greg Kotis, Nico Juber, Justin Huertas, L. Morgan Lee, Jenn Collella, S.C. Lucier, Meghan Rose, Hector Flores Jr., Jessie MacBeth, and more. Theme song music by Nico Juber.Broadway Podcast Network Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Literary History & Criticism
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  • Episode 17 - Nico Juber, Joe Barros, Jade McLeod and Gabby Boera: Winner

    Episode 17 - Nico Juber, Joe Barros, Jade McLeod and Gabby Boera: Winner
    Jul 8 2025
    This episode features a conversation with Nico Juber, Joe Barros, Jade McLeod and Gabby Boera about the new musical Winner. Winner was written by Nico Juber and Joe Barros. Inspired by the queer journeys and bi erasure of its writers, Winner tells a coming out and coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of a rigged election at a Southern California high school in 1999. The musical explores a female-identifying queer narrative and is one of the first to explore bisexuality. The story centers around Autumn, a high-achieving senior vying for the position of student body president, and her secret girlfriend Stevie, who unexpectedly becomes her opponent in the election. The musical incorporates a time loop, where the day resets three times, and a different girl wins the race each time. The plot unfolds as Autumn, desperate to win the election to secure a college scholarship, discovers that the new electronic voting system at school was manipulated. This revelation sets off a chain of events that forces Autumn to confront her identity and the consequences of hiding her relationship with Stevie. Autumn's decision to prioritize her relationship with Stevie and her truth over winning the election leads to a public coming out that ultimately breaks the time loop, redefining what it means for Autumn to win. This episode features the songs “Who Gets The Win?”, performed by Jade McLeod and also “Eye On The Prize” performed by Taylor Iman Jones, Jade McLeod, Alex Wyse, Diana Huey, Jessie MacBeth, Alex Wyse, Luis Villabon, Kristopher Stanley Ward, Gabby Boera, Logan Leilani Blount, Federico Hradek, and Cay Ryan Murray. Connect with Joe Barros: Website: https://www.joebarros.com/ Instagram: @bisforbarros Connect with Nico Juber: Website: https://www.nicojuber.com/ Instagram: @stuffnicolikes Connect with Jade Mcleod: Instagram: @jademcleod Connect with Garry Boera: Instagram: @gabby.boera Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Episode 16 - Benjamin Velez and Lisa Loomer: Real Women Have Curves Part 2

    Episode 16 - Benjamin Velez and Lisa Loomer: Real Women Have Curves Part 2
    Jun 27 2025
    In this episode we continue our conversation with Benjamin Velez and Lisa Loomer about the Broadway musical: Real Women Have Curves. Ana García (Broadway newcomer Tatianna Córdoba) dreams of flying away. But when her family’s East Los Angeles garment business receives a make-or-break order for 200 dresses, Ana finds herself juggling her own ambitions, her mother Carmen’s (Tony Award nominee Justina Machado) expectations, and a community of women all trying to make it work against the odds. REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL features a Tony-nominated score by Grammy® Award–winning songwriter Joy Huerta (Jesse & Joy) and Benjamin Velez (Kiss My Aztec), a book by Lisa Loomer (Girl, Interrupted) with Nell Benjamin (Mean Girls), music supervision by Nadia DiGiallonardo (Waitress), and choreography and direction by Tony® winner Sergio Trujillo (Ain’t Too Proud). Based on the play by Josefina López that inspired the iconic hit HBO film, critics have lauded CURVES as “entertaining and empowering” (NY Daily News), and “a laugh-out-loud musical comedy with a massive dose of heart.” (The Washington Post). This episode features the songs “Daydream” performed by Florencia Cuenca and “Adios Andrés” performed by Justina Machado and the Original Broadway Company of Real Women Have Curves. Connect with Benjamin Velez: Website: https://www.benjaminvelez.com/ Instagram: @benjaminvelezmusic Connect with Lisa Loomer: Instagram: @lisalromano Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Episode 15 - Benjamin Velez and Lisa Loomer: Real Women Have Curves

    Episode 15 - Benjamin Velez and Lisa Loomer: Real Women Have Curves
    Jun 26 2025
    This episode features a conversation with Benjamin Velez and Lisa Loomer about the Broadway musical: Real Women Have Curves. Ana García (Broadway newcomer Tatianna Córdoba) dreams of flying away. But when her family’s East Los Angeles garment business receives a make-or-break order for 200 dresses, Ana finds herself juggling her own ambitions, her mother Carmen’s (Tony Award nominee Justina Machado) expectations, and a community of women all trying to make it work against the odds. REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL features a Tony-nominated score by Grammy® Award–winning songwriter Joy Huerta (Jesse & Joy) and Benjamin Velez (Kiss My Aztec), a book by Lisa Loomer (Girl, Interrupted) with Nell Benjamin (Mean Girls), music supervision by Nadia DiGiallonardo (Waitress), and choreography and direction by Tony® winner Sergio Trujillo (Ain’t Too Proud). Based on the play by Josefina López that inspired the iconic hit HBO film, critics have lauded CURVES as “entertaining and empowering” (NY Daily News), and “a laugh-out-loud musical comedy with a massive dose of heart.” (The Washington Post). This episode features the songs “Make It Work” performed by Florencia Cuenca, Jennifer Sanchez, Carla Jimenez, Aline Mayagoitia, Sandra Valls and Shelby Acosta, “Jugglin” performed by the Original Broadway Cast of Real Women Have Curves, as well as “Flying Away” performed by Tatiana Cordoba. Connect with Benjamin Velez: Website: https://www.benjaminvelez.com/ Instagram: @benjaminvelezmusic Connect with Lisa Loomer: Instagram: @lisalromano Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
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