Breaking the Curtain is the musical theatre podcast where two friends sit down with theatre legends, uncover the history behind your favourite shows, and share the latest Broadway buzz. From in-depth show breakdowns to exclusive interviews with theatre’s brightest creatives, it’s your all-access pass to the world of musical theatre.

Since debuting in August 2020, Breaking the Curtain has released over 200 unique episodes, reaching many theatre fans all over the globe! We have episodes featuring interviews with creatives such as Christy Altomare (Anastasia), Constantine Maroulis (American Idol, Rock of Ages), Emma Pittman (The Outsiders), Katie Rose Clarke (Merrily We Roll Along), Samantha Pauly (Six, The Great Gatsby), Joe Iconis (Be More Chill), McKenzie Kurtz (Wicked, Heathers), Courtney Reed (Moulin Rouge!), Lauren Patten (Jagged Little Pill), Lena Hall (Hedwig & the Angry Inch), Ryan Vasquez (The Notebook), Jordan Tyson (The Notebook, Gypsy), Brent Comer (The Outsiders) Tom Kitt (Next to Normal), Stark Sands (Kinky Boots, Swept Away) and more!

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Ep206 – Just Another Farm Girl with DANIELLE WADE (Shucked) – Breaking the Curtain

We are beyond thrilled to be joined by the incredibly talented Danielle Wade!Danielle shares stories with us about her journey to the stage! From growing up in LaSalle, Ontario and winning the reality competition 'Over the Rainbow' where she went on to play the role of Dorothy in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard of Oz, to making her Broadway debut as Cady in Mean Girls and now starring as Maizy in the National Touring Production of Shucked! We also chat growing up as Canadian theatre girlies and our favourite Canadian treats!Catch Danielle in Shucked now playing through April 5th at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto.
  1. Ep206 – Just Another Farm Girl with DANIELLE WADE (Shucked)
  2. Ep205 – 'She's Just A Girl' with ALLIE RE (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child)
  3. Ep204 – Love Song with CHRISTIAN DOUGLAS (Moulin Rouge!)
  4. Ep203 – History Hiding Around Broadway with TEALE DVORNIK
  5. Ep202 – It's All Happening with TESS MARSHALL & MICHAEL FABISCH (Almost Famous)

ABOUT US

Cris and Jocelyn first became friends through West End performer, Giovanni Spano. Both ladies had been communicating with Gio, when he mentioned the two should become friends. While visiting the UK, Gio prompted Cris to message Jocelyn and congratulate her on an audition she recently had.

The rest, as they say, is history.

MEET JOCELYN

Jocelyn is a musical theatre performer based in Toronto, Ontario.

Since graduating from St. Clair College’s Musical Theatre Performance Program, she has had incredible opportunities to perform, direct and teach. When Jocelyn isn’t performing, you can find her co-hosting Breaking the Curtain and rocking out to Taylor Swift.

Jocelyn lives with her cat, Scout, named after her favourite character in To Kill a Mockingbird. Yay theatre!

MEET CRIS

Cris is a musical theatre-goer, performer, artist and aspiring Theatre Historian. She is usually found sipping an overpriced iced latte (one pump salted maple syrup, skim milk – please!), listening to classic rock, podcasts and working on graphic designs.

Cris hopes to someday teach a course on the works and legacy of Jonathan Larson. Until then, you can check out her favourite episode of the podcast: The Life & Legacy of Jonathan Larson.

Lastly, Cris is also a big advocate for artists struggling with mental health disorders and is set on helping fellow artists.

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