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The Spotlight podcast is hosted by Jena Tesse Fox. Guests: Eliana Theologides Rodriguez and Miranda Cornell Co-Production with Rattlestick TheaterIndian Princessesby Eliana Theologides Rodriguezdirected by Miranda Cornell April 30 – June 7, 2026Atlantic Theater Company Linda Gross Theater In the summer of 2008, five young girls of color and their white fathers attend a program designed to bond families through handmade activities, camp-like adventures, and a heavy dose of cultural appropriation. But where can these girls turn when the program sparks questions that their fathers are unable – or unwilling – to answer? Inspired by the playwright’s experiences in a father-daughter program of the same name, Indian Princesses is a tender satire that explores the stories we tell, the histories we omit, and the truths that live inside us, waiting to come out. Indian Princesses is a brand new play that marks the Off-Broadway debuts of both Eliana Theologides Rodriguez and Miranda Cornell. Indian Princesses, written by Eliana Theologides Rodriguez (Off-Broadway debut) and directed by Miranda Cornell Host: Jena Tesse Fox | InstagramJena Tesse Fox has been writing about theater for more than 10 years for numerous publications, including Playbill Magazine, BroadwayWorld.com, Time Out New York and HowlRound.com. She is a voting member of the Drama Desk Awards, and is a contributor to BroadwayRadio Music: Happiness from www.bensound.com

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Ava Campbell one of the creators and company member of “Burnout Paradise” at the Astor Place Theater. Headshot by Burnout Paradise Production photos by Austin Ruffer “Class Notes” actively covers New York’s current theater season on, off, and off-off Broadway. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name.

On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with Broadway alum Stacia Fernandez, who is currently in Florida leading the Riverside Theatre’s production of “9 to 5” as Violet, the role originated on screen by Lily Tomlin and on stage by Allison Janney. Despite her six Broadway credits, including many years in the company of “Mamma Mia!”, Fernandez is no stranger to Florida stages. She recently led the Maltz Jupiter’s production of “Misery” and last year, got married when she and her long-time partner (now husband) Joseph Dellger were in the company of Riverside’s “Singin’ in the Rain.” Fortunately, Stacia and Joe are back working together again in “9 to 5” as he plays Tinsworthy. In their conversation, Matt and Stacia discuss working with her husband, the continued resonance of “9 to 5,” the lessons she has imparted on her castmates, and much more. Riverside Theatre’s production of “9 to 5” runs in Vero Beach, Florida, from April 16 through May 10. Purchase tickets to see “9 to 5” at Riverside Theatre:https://www.riversidetheatre.com/9to5

‘The Fear of 13’ opens to mixed reviews, Billy Crystal is back with a new show, superstars set for ‘Octet’ film Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. 1) Reviews for the Broadway premiere of ‘The Fear of 13’https://didtheylikeit.com/shows/the-fear-of-13/ 2) Last week’s Broadway grosseshttps://www.broadwayleague.com/research/grosses-broadway-nyc/ 3) Billy Crystal to return to Broadway in new solo showhttps://deadline.com/2026/04/billy-crystal-broadway-860-1236860657/ 4) ‘Damn Yankees’ aiming for Broadway next springhttps://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Reimagined-DAMN-YANKEES-Begins-Casting-for-2027-Broadway-Bow-20260415 5) Starry cast announced for ‘Octet’ film adaptationhttps://deadline.com/2026/04/octet-jonathan-groff-rachel-zegler-sheryl-lee-ralph-1236860313/ 6) ‘Paddington’ musical aiming for Broadway in 2027https://deadline.com/2026/04/paddington-the-musical-eyes-2027-broadway-transfer-1236858826/ 7) Show and casting news Stars announced for ‘Les Miserables’ at Radio City Music Hallhttps://playbill.com/article/alfie-boe-killian-donnelly-samantha-barks-more-will-lead-les-miserables-at-radio-city-music-hall Tony Pinkins joins Encores’ ‘La Cage aux Folles’https://playbill.com/article/tonya-pinkins-more-join-encores-la-cage-aux-folles Stars announced for MCC’s ‘Birthright’https://playbill.com/article/abbi-jacobson-zoe-winters-more-will-star-in-jonathan-spectors-birthright-off-broadway Jon Cryer to join Off-Broadway ‘Spelling Bee’https://playbill.com/article/jon-cryer-will-join-spelling-bee-musical-off-broadway Pasek, Taub, Harmon to premiere new musical in Bostonhttps://playbill.com/article/benj-pasek-shaina-taub-joshua-harmon-musical-unorthodox-will-make-world-premiere-in-boston

Matt reviews the national tour of ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ in Orlando, Florida Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. On Tuesday, April 14, BroadwayRadio’s Matt Tamanini attended the opening night of the “Kimberly Akimbo” national tour at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Florida. The show will play Orlando through Sunday, April 18. To purchase tickets to see the show at the Dr. Phillips Center, click here:https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2026/kimberly-akimbo/