Theater Girl

https://simplecast.com Theater Girl We’re swapping roses for stage door bouquets! Join Jackie Maroney (@jackiemaroney_) as she breaks down current Broadway shows, sits down with actors and industry insiders, and unpacks the shared experience of growing up a theater kid. 2026 Theater Girl en Wed, 1 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Wed, 1 Jul 2026 04:00:13 +0000 https://theater-girl.simplecast.com Theater Girl https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/08042bdf-9302-448b-97d9-7953e9ca31ea/78a2046d-5833-49fd-972b-08541339e22c/3000x3000/theatergirl-podcast-key-art.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://theater-girl.simplecast.com episodic We’re swapping roses for stage door bouquets! Join Jackie Maroney (@jackiemaroney_) as she breaks down current Broadway shows, sits down with actors and industry insiders, and unpacks the shared experience of growing up a theater kid. Jackie Maroney false

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new york theater Jackie Maroney jacquelinemaroney@gmail.com e6650dc2-5696-459c-8bfa-e9bee3990e98 Thoughts On The "Death Becomes Her" Closing Show... Jennifer Simard Tricked Us All! In light of the holiday weekend, enjoy a mini episode recapping what Jackie called "the most incredible live theater experience ever."

On a whim, Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) ended up at Death Becomes Her's closing performance, and wowowow is she glad she was there.

In this mini ep, we're reflecting on the impact of fandom within Broadway communities, the importance of shows that bring pure JOY and ENTERTAINMENT, and recounting how Jennifer Simard eluded everyone at the stage door!

It's a quickie but its fun :)

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]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 jacquelinemaroney@gmail.com (Jackie Maroney) https://theater-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/thoughts-on-the-death-becomes-her-closing-show-jennifer-simard-tricked-us-all-eEwhgT_O In light of the holiday weekend, enjoy a mini episode recapping what Jackie called "the most incredible live theater experience ever."

On a whim, Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) ended up at Death Becomes Her's closing performance, and wowowow is she glad she was there.

In this mini ep, we're reflecting on the impact of fandom within Broadway communities, the importance of shows that bring pure JOY and ENTERTAINMENT, and recounting how Jennifer Simard eluded everyone at the stage door!

It's a quickie but its fun :)

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]]> Thoughts On The "Death Becomes Her" Closing Show... Jennifer Simard Tricked Us All! Jackie Maroney 00:18:40 In light of the holiday weekend, enjoy a mini episode recapping what Jackie called "the most incredible live theater experience ever." On a whim, Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) ended up at Death Becomes Her's closing performance, and wowowow is she glad she was there. In this mini ep, we're reflecting on the impact of fandom within Broadway communities, the importance of shows that bring pure JOY and ENTERTAINMENT, and recounting how Jennifer Simard eluded everyone at the stage door! It's a quickie but its fun :) In light of the holiday weekend, enjoy a mini episode recapping what Jackie called "the most incredible live theater experience ever." On a whim, Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) ended up at Death Becomes Her's closing performance, and wowowow is she glad she was there. In this mini ep, we're reflecting on the impact of fandom within Broadway communities, the importance of shows that bring pure JOY and ENTERTAINMENT, and recounting how Jennifer Simard eluded everyone at the stage door! It's a quickie but its fun :) true full 9 64d0ee12-7320-49a8-b050-0899b2b62beb "Death Becomes Her" is Becoming Dead :/ Death Becomes Her is closing on Broadway this weekend, and to mark the occasion, Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by her sister Lauren, a DBH super fan who has seen the show FOURTY THREE TIMES?!?!?! (and counting... she's not about to miss closing weekend, of course). They discuss what kept Lauren coming back to the Lunt, unpack and compare Madeline performances of Megan Hilty and Betsy Wolfe, and debate if the musical could have had a longer run if both leads had been replaced at the same time.

Death Becomes Her will be alive forever in our hearts xoxox rip we'll miss you :(

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]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 jacquelinemaroney@gmail.com (Jackie Maroney) https://theater-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/death-becomes-her-is-becoming-dead-UwsnK0Iu Death Becomes Her is closing on Broadway this weekend, and to mark the occasion, Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by her sister Lauren, a DBH super fan who has seen the show FOURTY THREE TIMES?!?!?! (and counting... she's not about to miss closing weekend, of course). They discuss what kept Lauren coming back to the Lunt, unpack and compare Madeline performances of Megan Hilty and Betsy Wolfe, and debate if the musical could have had a longer run if both leads had been replaced at the same time.

Death Becomes Her will be alive forever in our hearts xoxox rip we'll miss you :(

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]]> "Death Becomes Her" is Becoming Dead :/ Jackie Maroney 00:57:59 Death Becomes Her is closing on Broadway this weekend, and to mark the occasion, Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by her sister Lauren, a DBH super fan who has seen the show FOURTY THREE TIMES?!?!?! (and counting... she's not about to miss closing weekend, of course). They discuss what kept Lauren coming back to the Lunt, unpack and compare Madeline performances of Megan Hilty and Betsy Wolfe, and debate if the musical could have had a longer run if both leads had been replaced at the same time. Death Becomes Her will be alive forever in our hearts xoxox rip we'll miss you :( Death Becomes Her is closing on Broadway this weekend, and to mark the occasion, Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by her sister Lauren, a DBH super fan who has seen the show FOURTY THREE TIMES?!?!?! (and counting... she's not about to miss closing weekend, of course). They discuss what kept Lauren coming back to the Lunt, unpack and compare Madeline performances of Megan Hilty and Betsy Wolfe, and debate if the musical could have had a longer run if both leads had been replaced at the same time. Death Becomes Her will be alive forever in our hearts xoxox rip we'll miss you :( false full 8 6742ac01-5728-4524-a1ea-d0d9837f3e9d Unpacking Theater Kid Trauma Before the Theater Girl, there was the Theater Kid.

This week, Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by childhood friend Cat (@cat_cimino) for an honest conversation about growing up in community theater. Together, they laugh through the trauma while trying to get to the bottom of why everything felt so serious and what was really going on with the adults running the show...

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]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 jacquelinemaroney@gmail.com (Jackie Maroney) https://theater-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/unpacking-theater-kid-trauma-_kE43X_o Before the Theater Girl, there was the Theater Kid.

This week, Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by childhood friend Cat (@cat_cimino) for an honest conversation about growing up in community theater. Together, they laugh through the trauma while trying to get to the bottom of why everything felt so serious and what was really going on with the adults running the show...

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]]> Unpacking Theater Kid Trauma Jackie Maroney 00:45:46 Before the Theater Girl, there was the Theater Kid. This week, Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by childhood friend Cat (@cat_cimino) for an honest conversation about growing up in community theater. Together, they laugh through the trauma while trying to get to the bottom of why everything felt so serious and what was really going on with the adults running the show... Before the Theater Girl, there was the Theater Kid. This week, Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by childhood friend Cat (@cat_cimino) for an honest conversation about growing up in community theater. Together, they laugh through the trauma while trying to get to the bottom of why everything felt so serious and what was really going on with the adults running the show... false full 7 8fae0dc0-7099-4205-9074-859e1558d430 Tony Awards Recap: Are the Tony's Voters Out of Touch? Last night was the 79th annual Tony Awards and we have some FEELINGS!!!!!

Jackie breaks down the night - biggest wins, surprises, snubs, and controversies, including the victories for "Ragtime" and "Schmigadoon!", the losses for "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" and "The Lost Boys", and what the results say about the current state of theater.

Are Tony voters rewarding innovation, or are they still gravitating toward the safest choices?

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]]> Mon, 8 Jun 2026 17:05:24 +0000 jacquelinemaroney@gmail.com (Jackie Maroney) https://theater-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/tony-awards-recap-are-the-tonys-voters-out-of-touch-i6seCYIW Last night was the 79th annual Tony Awards and we have some FEELINGS!!!!!

Jackie breaks down the night - biggest wins, surprises, snubs, and controversies, including the victories for "Ragtime" and "Schmigadoon!", the losses for "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" and "The Lost Boys", and what the results say about the current state of theater.

Are Tony voters rewarding innovation, or are they still gravitating toward the safest choices?

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]]> Tony Awards Recap: Are the Tony's Voters Out of Touch? Jackie Maroney 00:31:16 Last night was the 79th annual Tony Awards and we have some FEELINGS!!!!! Jackie breaks down the night - biggest wins, surprises, snubs, and controversies, including the victories for "Ragtime" and "Schmigadoon!", the losses for "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" and "The Lost Boys", and what the results say about the current state of theater. Are Tony voters rewarding innovation, or are they still gravitating toward the safest choices? Last night was the 79th annual Tony Awards and we have some FEELINGS!!!!! Jackie breaks down the night - biggest wins, surprises, snubs, and controversies, including the victories for "Ragtime" and "Schmigadoon!", the losses for "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" and "The Lost Boys", and what the results say about the current state of theater. Are Tony voters rewarding innovation, or are they still gravitating toward the safest choices? nyc broadway, musical theater, broadway musicals, broadway false full 6 734a93f3-b365-42a7-8b63-dc8dbd8f9614 Crash Course: Everything You Need To Know Before The Tony's It's Tony Awards season in New York City and Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is giving a crash course on Broadway's biggest night with absolutely no filter.

Who should win? Who will win? Which nominees are overrated? Which shows deserved more love? Nothing is off limits as Jackie shares her official predictions, hottest takes, and most honest opinions on this year's nominees.

Whether you're a Broadway super fan or just trying to get caught up, this episode will get you ready for the Tonys!

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]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 jacquelinemaroney@gmail.com (Jackie Maroney) https://theater-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/crash-course-everything-you-need-to-know-before-the-tonys-LgxIAd8j It's Tony Awards season in New York City and Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is giving a crash course on Broadway's biggest night with absolutely no filter.

Who should win? Who will win? Which nominees are overrated? Which shows deserved more love? Nothing is off limits as Jackie shares her official predictions, hottest takes, and most honest opinions on this year's nominees.

Whether you're a Broadway super fan or just trying to get caught up, this episode will get you ready for the Tonys!

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]]> Crash Course: Everything You Need To Know Before The Tony's Jackie Maroney 00:43:42 It's Tony Awards season in New York City and Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is giving a crash course on Broadway's biggest night with absolutely no filter. Who should win? Who will win? Which nominees are overrated? Which shows deserved more love? Nothing is off limits as Jackie shares her official predictions, hottest takes, and most honest opinions on this year's nominees. Whether you're a Broadway super fan or just trying to get caught up, this episode will get you ready for the Tonys! It's Tony Awards season in New York City and Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is giving a crash course on Broadway's biggest night with absolutely no filter. Who should win? Who will win? Which nominees are overrated? Which shows deserved more love? Nothing is off limits as Jackie shares her official predictions, hottest takes, and most honest opinions on this year's nominees. Whether you're a Broadway super fan or just trying to get caught up, this episode will get you ready for the Tonys! false full 5 a254e051-9f4e-43ba-b3d6-7cded55cde32 Nerding Out with @bwaySHO Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by Broadway content creator @bwaySHO to talk The Lost Boys, Two Strangers and The Shrek-oning! It's a conversation that is SHO delightful :)

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]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 14:47:17 +0000 jacquelinemaroney@gmail.com (Jackie Maroney) https://theater-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/nerding-out-with-bwaysho-bi0L5HY9 Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by Broadway content creator @bwaySHO to talk The Lost Boys, Two Strangers and The Shrek-oning! It's a conversation that is SHO delightful :)

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]]> Nerding Out with @bwaySHO Jackie Maroney 00:49:58 Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by Broadway content creator @bwaySHO to talk The Lost Boys, Two Strangers and The Shrek-oning! It's a conversation that is SHO delightful :) Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by Broadway content creator @bwaySHO to talk The Lost Boys, Two Strangers and The Shrek-oning! It's a conversation that is SHO delightful :) false full 4 4dd7c0ba-d4cc-459d-b5ff-22995bb7d5e9 Jellicles CAN and Jellicles DO! Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by friends to discuss the hottest show of this Broadway season, "Cats"! (Yes, you read that right...)

This reimagined production is unlike anything we've seen on Broadway before and we're here to unpack it. Is this show actually good for the marginalized groups it claims to represent? Did Grizabella die? What even is the Heaviside Layer? Did Andrew Lloyd Webber say this was okay??? Tune in to find out! Purrrrrrrrrrrrriod.

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]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 jacquelinemaroney@gmail.com (Jackie Maroney) https://theater-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/jellicles-can-and-jellicles-do-hCEpCCod Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by friends to discuss the hottest show of this Broadway season, "Cats"! (Yes, you read that right...)

This reimagined production is unlike anything we've seen on Broadway before and we're here to unpack it. Is this show actually good for the marginalized groups it claims to represent? Did Grizabella die? What even is the Heaviside Layer? Did Andrew Lloyd Webber say this was okay??? Tune in to find out! Purrrrrrrrrrrrriod.

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]]> Jellicles CAN and Jellicles DO! Jackie Maroney 00:39:30 Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by friends to discuss the hottest show of this Broadway season, "Cats"! (Yes, you read that right...) This reimagined production is unlike anything we've seen on Broadway before and we're here to unpack it. Is this show performative for the marginalized groups it claims to represent? Did Grizabella die? What even is the Heaviside Layer? Are we, as a group, going to start respecting "Cats" now? Tune in to find out! Purrrrrrrrrrrrriod. Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by friends to discuss the hottest show of this Broadway season, "Cats"! (Yes, you read that right...) This reimagined production is unlike anything we've seen on Broadway before and we're here to unpack it. Is this show performative for the marginalized groups it claims to represent? Did Grizabella die? What even is the Heaviside Layer? Are we, as a group, going to start respecting "Cats" now? Tune in to find out! Purrrrrrrrrrrrriod. false full 3 c19c300a-3280-45f7-a5b8-002fbaed7abe You've Seen Wicked FOURTEEN TIMES??? *flips table* Jackie (@ jackiemaroney_) is joined by Daniel Colonel (@daniel.colonel) - lifelong friend, renowned NYC pastry chef, and the only person Jackie knows who’s seen Wicked more times than her (fourteen, to be exact). The pair break down their favorite Elphabas and Glindas over the years, discuss why Wicked is a perfect musical, and share their thoughts on how to improve the Gershwin Theater’s signature cocktail, the Oz-mopolitan. Thrillifying!

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]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 jacquelinemaroney@gmail.com (Jackie Maroney) https://theater-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/youve-seen-wicked-fourteen-times-flips-table-yEaqZni_ Jackie (@ jackiemaroney_) is joined by Daniel Colonel (@daniel.colonel) - lifelong friend, renowned NYC pastry chef, and the only person Jackie knows who’s seen Wicked more times than her (fourteen, to be exact). The pair break down their favorite Elphabas and Glindas over the years, discuss why Wicked is a perfect musical, and share their thoughts on how to improve the Gershwin Theater’s signature cocktail, the Oz-mopolitan. Thrillifying!

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]]> You've Seen Wicked FOURTEEN TIMES??? *flips table* Jackie Maroney 00:43:52 Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by Daniel Colonel (@daniel.colonel) - lifelong friend, renowned NYC pastry chef, and the only person Jackie knows who’s seen Wicked more times than her (fourteen, to be exact). The pair break down their favorite Elphabas and Glindas over the years, discuss why Wicked is a perfect musical, and share their thoughts on how to improve the Gershwin Theater’s signature cocktail, the Oz-mopolitan. Thrillifying! Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) is joined by Daniel Colonel (@daniel.colonel) - lifelong friend, renowned NYC pastry chef, and the only person Jackie knows who’s seen Wicked more times than her (fourteen, to be exact). The pair break down their favorite Elphabas and Glindas over the years, discuss why Wicked is a perfect musical, and share their thoughts on how to improve the Gershwin Theater’s signature cocktail, the Oz-mopolitan. Thrillifying! false full 2 9f3349a7-c8b8-4b40-ba5d-2c3386764105 I Guess You Can Say We Broke Up Because of Artistic Differences (feat. Stefanie Parker) Welcome to Episode One of Theater Girl! Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) and Stefanie (@shesallbach) reunite on the mic to discuss Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas in Chicago. Did Mark outshine Whitney? Is stunt casting helping or hurting Broadway? Will Jackie meet her husband at Marie’s Crisis Cafe? Tune in to find out!

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]]> Wed, 6 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 jacquelinemaroney@gmail.com (Stefanie Parker) https://theater-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/i-guess-you-could-say-we-broke-up-because-of-artistic-differences-feat-stefanie-parker-9GnK8qzq Welcome to Episode One of Theater Girl! Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) and Stefanie (@shesallbach) reunite on the mic to discuss Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas in Chicago. Did Mark outshine Whitney? Is stunt casting helping or hurting Broadway? Will Jackie meet her husband at Marie’s Crisis Cafe? Tune in to find out!

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]]> I Guess You Can Say We Broke Up Because of Artistic Differences (feat. Stefanie Parker) Stefanie Parker 00:45:10 Welcome to Episode One of Theater Girl! Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) and Stefanie (@shesallbach) reunite on the mic to discuss Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas in Chicago. Did Mark outshine Whitney? Is stunt casting helping or hurting Broadway? Will Jackie meet her husband at Marie’s Crisis Cafe? All will be revealed… Welcome to Episode One of Theater Girl! Jackie (@jackiemaroney_) and Stefanie (@shesallbach) reunite on the mic to discuss Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas in Chicago. Did Mark outshine Whitney? Is stunt casting helping or hurting Broadway? Will Jackie meet her husband at Marie’s Crisis Cafe? All will be revealed… nyc broadway, mark ballas, whitney leavitt, musical theater, broadway musicals, roxie heart, nyc, roxie chicago, broadway false full 1 90f2978a-c256-429d-ae16-2be69c59f89f Trailer Mon, 4 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 jacquelinemaroney@gmail.com (Jackie Maroney) https://theater-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/calling-all-theater-girls-ry29RXFq-vVGjSIl2 Trailer Jackie Maroney 00:01:04 we are sooooooo back we are sooooooo back false trailer