Episodes 88
Avg. Duration 39m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (15)
Since Aug 2021
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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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.

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S4E4 Episode 4 - Beau the Musical Part 2

Mar 31, 2026 34m

In this episode we continue our conversation with Douglas Lyons about Beau the Musical. When Young Nashville musician Ace Baker discovers that his long-lost rockstar grandfather is still alive, his…

S4E3 Episode 3 - Douglas Lyons: Beau the Musical

Mar 17, 2026 41m

This episode features a conversation with Douglas Lyons about Beau the Musical, a new musical which recently had two off-Broadway runs in New York City. When Young Nashville musician Ace Baker…

S4E2 Episode 2 - Trick! The Musical Part 2

Mar 03, 2026 36m

Welcome back to Part 2 of our Season 3 premiere. In this episode we continue our conversation that features Jason Schafer, Arthur Lafrentz Bacon, and Jeff Calhoun discussing their new show, Trick!…

S4E1 Episode 1 - Jason Schafer, Arthur Lafrentz Bacon, and Jeff Calhoun - Trick! The Musical

Feb 17, 2026 51m

Welcome to Backstage Pass Season 3! We’re premiering our third season with a special conversation that features Jason Schafer, Arthur Lafrentz Bacon, and Jeff Calhoun discussing their new show,…

S3E30 Episode 30 - UNZIPPED Part 2

Jan 06, 2026 40m

In this episode we continue our conversation with Eva Margolies and Douglas J. Cohen about their musical: Unzipped. Set in the Bay Area in the late 1970s, UNZIPPED explores a culture of sexual…

S3E29 Episode 29 - Douglas J. Cohen and Eva Margolies: UNZIPPED

Dec 23, 2025 41m

This episode features a conversation with Douglas J. Cohen and Eva Margolies about their musical: UNZIPPED. Set in the Bay Area in the late 1970s, UNZIPPED explores a culture of sexual liberation and…

S3E24 Episode 28 - Backstage at NAMT Part 2 Featuring The King of Harlem, Roja, Wakeman, and Alice Bliss

Dec 09, 2025 1h 6m

Welcome to Part 2 of our special coverage of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre's 37th Annual Festival of New Musicals. Each year, the NAMT festival shares 45 minute preview performances of 8…

S3E27 Episode 27 - Backstage at NAMT Part 1 featuring FINN, Love is Dead, Soft Magical Tofu Boy(s), and Particle

Dec 02, 2025 1h 2m

Welcome to a very special episode of Backstage Pass. We recently attended the National Alliance for Musical Theatre's 37th Annual Festival of New Musicals in New York City, and have created a podcast…

S3E26 Episode 26 - GRAVITY Part 2

Nov 11, 2025 45m

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Matt Herrero, Joel Chapman, Weston Gaylord, Ken Savage, and Jessia Hoffman about their musical GRAVITY: A Newtonian Musical. When physics prodigy…

S3E26 Episode 25 - Matt Herrero, Joel Chapman, Weston Gaylord, Ken Savage, and Jessia Hoffman: GRAVITY

Oct 28, 2025 45m

This episode features a conversation with Matt Herrero, Joel Chapman, Weston Gaylord, Ken Savage, and Jessia Hoffman about their musical GRAVITY: A Newtonian Musical. When physics prodigy Sophie is…

S3E24 Episode 24 - Falling Forward Part 2

Oct 14, 2025 44m

In this episode we continue our conversation with Karl Amundson and Emily Fink about their new musical: Falling Forward. Falling Forward is about Meghan, a queer 27-year-old sculpture artist who is…

S3E23 Episode 23 - Karl Amundson and Emily Fink: Falling Forward

Sep 30, 2025 43m

This episode features a conversation with Karl Amundson and Emily Fink about their musical: Falling Forward.  Falling Forward is about Meghan, a queer 27-year-old sculpture artist who is leaving New…

S3E22 Episode 22 - Fountain of You Part 2

Sep 16, 2025 40m

In this episode we continue our conversation with Tasha Gordon-Solmon and Faye Chiao about their new musical: Fountain of You. We learn more about the journey of the characters and end the episode…

S3E21 Episode 21 - Tasha Gordon-Solmon and Faye Chiao: Fountain of You

Sep 02, 2025 47m

This episode features a conversation with Tasha Gordon-Solmon and Faye Chiao about their new musical: Fountain of You.  When a thirty-something actress is suddenly aged out of the industry, she…

S3E20 Episode 20 - Kevin Cloud and Lisa Kenner Grissom - Vilna: A Resistance Story Part 2

Aug 19, 2025 36m

In this episode we continue our conversation with Kevin Cloud and Lisa Kenner Grissom about their new musical: Vilna: A Resistance Story. VILNA: A RESISTANCE STORY is an exciting new musical about…

S3E19 Episode 19 - Kevin Cloud and Lisa Kenner Grissom - Vilna: A Resistance Story

Aug 05, 2025 42m

This episode features a conversation with Kevin Cloud and Lisa Kenner Grissom about their new musical: Vilna: A Resistance Story. VILNA: A RESISTANCE STORY is an exciting new musical about Vitka…

S3E18 Episode 18 - Nico Juber, Joe Barros, Jade McLeod, Diana Huey, and Gabby Boera: Winner Part 2

Jul 22, 2025 37m

In this episode we continue our conversation with Nico Juber, Joe Barros, Jade McLeod, Diana Huey, and Gabby Boera about the new musical Winner. Winner was written by Nico Juber and Joe…

S3E14 Episode 17 - Nico Juber, Joe Barros, Jade McLeod and Gabby Boera: Winner

Jul 08, 2025 39m

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…

S3E16 Episode 16 - Benjamin Velez and Lisa Loomer: Real Women Have Curves Part 2

Jun 27, 2025 24m

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…

S3E15 Episode 15 - Benjamin Velez and Lisa Loomer: Real Women Have Curves

Jun 26, 2025 46m

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…

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