Survival Jobs

In this video, Jordan dives into her journey to the Great White Way from her early survival jobs working at a spin studio to joining the workshop of Lempicka and more! Jordan also shares why The Notebook IP has resonated with audiences over the last four decades from novel to movie and now Broadway!

This video featutres Broadway veteran and Tony Nominee Kecia Lewis in the hit Broadway musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’, which is nominated for thirteen Tony Awards including Best Musical this season. Kecia shines a spotlight on her 40+ year career which includes starring in the original Broadway runs of ‘Dreamgirls’, ‘Once On This Island’ and ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ to such iconic television shows such as ‘Mad About You’, ‘Law and Order: SVU’, ‘The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, “The Passage” and more! 

In this video, Ryan Vasquez dives into his journey from his early Survival Jobs as a fresh college graduate to bringing the character of ‘Middle Noah’ to life alongside his co-stars John Cardoza and Tony nominee Dorian Harewood. Ryan also shares the magic behind this original Broadway production, how it’s different from the 2004 film and why audiences are flocking to see it!

In this video, the father and daughter team Jon Jon and Isa Briones who are currently starring in the hit Broadway musical Hadestown eight times a week. They both spill the tea on why the show continues to be a huge success with audiences celebrating its fifth year on Broadway. They also dive in on their personal experiences in rehearsals and working together for the first time on the Broadway stage.  

On the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they chat with the incredibly talented and charming Isabelle McCalla, who is currently starring as ‘Marlena’ in the hit Broadway production of Water for Elephants, which received seven Tony Award nominations including Best Musical this week! Watch the full video interview here!

The latest episode of Survival Jobs features the down to Earth powerhouse Samantha Pauly, who is currently starring as ‘Jordan Baker’  in the hit Broadway production of The Great Gatsby, playing at the Broadway Theatre. In this video, Samantha shares not only about a few of her memorable survival jobs early in her journey, but also about the audition process for the show, why originating the role of ‘Katherine Howard’ in the Broadway hit Six was so life changing, and her big smooch with Broadway Legend Patti LuPone!

In this video, Alexandra shares not only about a few of her memorable survival jobs early in her journey, but also about how she got involved in this stunning new production of The Who’s TOMMY, and how this role is different than her other Broadway journeys, including Mrs. Doubtfire, A Bronx Tale and Annie. 

In this video, Naomi and Toby discuss how decision makers in the greater theatre community can be more inclusive and representative of Black and Brown performers and a peak into the rehearsal process working with prolific director Whitney White and working alongside the iconic actor Kate Walsh.

In this hilarious episode, Bannon joins the hosts to discuss his latest venture: exclusive roundtable episodes airing every Friday on BroadwayWorld. Listeners will gain insight into Bannon’s remarkable balancing act, as he navigates his role as a full-time fifth-grade teacher while engaging in captivating interviews with renowned entertainers for his podcast.

Listeners are in for a treat as Natalie opens up about her audition experience for the role and shares candid insights into her experience stepping onto the Broadway stage for the very first time. But that's not all - Natalie also discusses her viral hit single 'Step Stool,' which has taken social media by storm as a comedy sensation. Listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration behind the song and Natalie's unexpected journey to viral fame.

In an exciting and special Women's History Month episode of the podcast Survival Jobs, recorded live at The Museum of Broadway, Co-Host Samantha Tuozzolo sits down with some exceptionally talented and powerful members of the cast and creative team of the highly anticipated new musical, Suffs. Watch the full conversation in this video!

In an exciting new video of the podcast Survival Jobs, hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo sit down with the exceptionally talented and captivating Sherz Aletaha, currently making her Broadway debut in the highly acclaimed revival of Merrily We Roll Along at the prestigious Hudson Theatre.

Survival Jobs, the beloved podcast known for its insightful conversations with Broadway's brightest talents, kicked off its highly anticipated third season with a dazzling launch party at BEA in Midtown Manhattan. Go inside the night in this video.

in this video, Jonathan shares where he was when he found out he booked his first Broadway show,  how the Broadway community has embraced him as he transitioned back to theatre from film and television, and why Spamalot is a must see show before its limited engagement ends on April 7! 

Survival Jobs, the beloved podcast known for its insightful conversations with Broadway's brightest talents, kicked off its highly anticipated third season with a dazzling launch party last night at BEA in Midtown Manhattan. Check out photos from inside the big night!

Before closing out the episode with a fun game of  “Victoria Clark Trivia”, the cast shares a compelling variety of survival jobs including Hardy being a server at seafood joint that served imitation crab meat, Hogan quitting  the Century 21 department store after an argument with a rude customer, White who was a nanny for a wealthy family who demanded she make made change for a $5 bill and Iskander who worked in a medical office, even with a fear of blood! 

Steingold shares her experience working alongside so many television and theatre veterans in the cast and crew including Eric McCormack, Laura Bell Bundy and Lilli Cooper among others. She also dives into why audiences need to pay a visit to show sooner rather than later!  

The incredible duo of Jessica Hendy (writer and actor) and Brianna Kothari Barnes (composer/lyricist) sat down with us to talk about the journey of bringing this beautiful, heartfelt and mind-blowing one woman show to life. Before closing out the episode with a fun game of “One Woman Show Trivia”, the duo dives into their previous survival jobs and share what is coming next in the journey of “Walking with Bubbles”!  

Taped during a live panel at the 2023 BroadwayCon event on Friday, July 21, the actors give us a glimpse into their artistic journeys from working a memorable ‘survival job’ to the audition process for their respective shows and where they were when they got the call that they had booked their first Broadway gig!   

In this video, Survival Jobs welcomes Nicholas Christopher, who is currently portraying the roles of ‘Pirelli' and the ‘Sweeney Todd’ understudy in the Broadway revival of “Sweeney Todd”, currently playing at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Christopher shares his behind the scenes of what it was like performing  the titular role with less than three hours notice, why the iconic show continues to resonate with audiences through the years and working alongside his big brother Jonathan Christopher in the same company!