BRIDGET EVERETT — on saying goodbye to 'Somebody Somewhere' and avoiding auditions at all costs

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Side Dish: More Shoshana Bean

More of my interview with Broadway legend Shoshana Bean. Shoshana tells me more about embracing the role of Elphaba in ‘Wicked’ after getting it in such a crazy way. Plus, we hear about the odd jobs she did to pay the bills and how we deal with opening night jitters. This episode ...  Show more

Shoshana Bean — On Taking Over As Elphaba In Wicked And Owning Mother Roles On Stage

Broadway legend Shoshana Bean joined the show. Over bourekas and a Jerusalem breakfast, Shoshana walks me through that wild moment when she had to step in as Elphaba in ‘Wicked’ on Broadway after Idina Menzel’s unexpected injury. Plus, we get into her latest Broadway show, ‘The L ...  Show more

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