BGR's Backstage Buzz

Sometimes the things that happen behind the curtain for a Broadway production is just as fascinating as what you see on stage. Broadway Grand Rapids presents buzzworthy conversations with cast + crew from the best of touring Broadway, community arts advocates and community partners. If you are intrigued by all things Broadway and want to learn who else in West Michigan enjoys the performing arts, this podcast is for you!

Episodes

BGR's Backstage Buzz: The Outsiders

The winner of the 2024 Tony Award® for Best Musical is THE OUTSIDERS. Adapted from S.E. HINTON’s seminal novel and FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA’s iconic film, this thrilling new musical features a book by ADAM RAPP ...

June 08, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 7 • 23:38

BGR's Backstage Buzz: Disney's The Lion King

Disney’s The Lion King is roaring into Grand Rapids and this is your insider look at one of Broadway’s most breathtaking productions.For three unforgettable weeks, April 8 through April 26, 2026, the globally celebrated musical ...

April 09, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 6 • 25:00

BGR's Backstage Buzz: & JULIET

What if Juliet didn’t end it all for Romeo? In this episode, we dive into

March 06, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 5 • 25:15

BGR's Backstage Buzz: 26-27 Season Reveal

Listen in to the Broadway Grand Rapids' Backstage Buzz Podcast features co-hosts Jennifer Pascua and Steve Steketee in c...

February 19, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 4 • 15:46

BGR's Backstage Buzz: Kimberly Akimbo

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical, is an original new musical about growing up and growing old in no particular order. Kimberly is about to tur...

January 26, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 3 • 24:53

BGR's Backstage Buzz: The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon is a Season Option and in this episode, Jennifer Pascua and

October 31, 2025 • Season 4 • Episode 2 • 22:09

BGR's Backstage Buzz: Water for Elephants

Step right up—the circus is in town! In this episode, Jennifer Pascua and Steve Steketee take you behind...

September 30, 2025 • Season 4 • Episode 1 • 17:11

BGR's Backstage Buzz: HAMILTON

New BGR's Backstage Buzz Podcast Episode! This one’s packed with Michigan pride and powerful stories! Meet Paul Louis Lessard — Okemos native and current King George in...

July 21, 2025 • Season 3 • Episode 8 • 27:22

BGR's Backstage Buzz: Pretty Woman- The Musical

Episode 7 of Season 3 of Broadway Grand Rapids' Backstage Buzz Podcast features co-hosts Jennifer Pascua and Steve Steketee<...

April 28, 2025 • Season 3 • Episode 7 • 19:13

BGR's Backstage Buzz: A Beautiful Noise- The Neil Diamond Musical

Episode 6 of Season 3 of Broadway Grand Rapids' Backstage Buzz Podcast features co-hosts Jennifer Pascua and Steve Steketee<...

March 31, 2025 • Season 3 • Episode 6 • 18:29

BGR's Backstage Buzz: CLUE

Episode 5 of Season 3 of Broadway Grand Rapids' Backstage Buzz Podcast features co-hosts Jennifer Pascua and Steve Steketee<...

March 03, 2025 • Season 3 • Episode 5 • 20:19

BGR's Backstage Buzz: 25-26 Season Reveal feat. &Juliet, BGR + Broadway Across America

Episode 4 of Season 3 of Broadway Grand Rapids' Backstage Buzz Podcast features co-hosts Jennifer Pascua and Steve Steketee<...

February 28, 2025 • Season 3 • Episode 4 • 16:11

BGR's Backstage Buzz: Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Episode 3 of Season 3 of Broadway Grand Rapids' Backstage Buzz Podcast features co-hosts Jennifer Pascua and Steve Steketee<...

January 20, 2025 • Season 3 • Episode 3 • 22:40

BGR's Backstage Buzz: MAMMA MIA! The Musical

Get ready for the second episode of Season 3 of Broadway Grand Rapids' Backstage Buzz Podcast! This season, BGR Ambassador Steve Steketee joins

November 25, 2024 • Season 3 • Episode 2 • 20:36

BGR's Backstage Buzz: Beetlejuice

Welcome to our 2024-2025 Season! This year, Marketing Director Jennifer Pascua will be joined by Steve Steketee—our Podcast Produ...

October 07, 2024 • Season 3 • Episode 1 • 16:33

BGR's Backstage Buzz: MJ

Welcome to BGR's Backstage Buzz Podcast! Our featured guest is J. Daughtry who plays Berry Gordy/Nick. The Grammy-nominated, Stellar and Dove Award-winning graduate of Bethune Cookman University. He is a Theatrical, Gospel and R&B s...

July 01, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 8 • 15:06

BGR's Backstage Buzz: WICKED

Welcome to BGR's Backstage Buzz Podcast! Our featured guest is Austen Danielle Bohmer who plays the bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, Glinda. Austen shares shares why this...

May 17, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 7 • 20:47

BGR's Backstage Buzz: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Welcome to BGR's Backstage Buzz Podcast! Our featured guest is Maeve Moynihan plays Scout Finch. To Kill A Mockingbird is her first Broadway tour and she talks about her connection with her character...

April 19, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 6 • 13:33

BGR's Backstage Buzz: Les Misérables

Welcome to BGR's Backstage Buzz Podcast! Our featured guests are Preston Truman Boyd, who plays Javert in Les Misérables. He shares his love of the show and what he likes to do ...

March 07, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 5 • 19:18

BGR's Backstage Buzz: 2024-2025 SEASON REVEAL

Welcome to BGR's Backstage Buzz Podcast! Our featured guests are Bob Bucci, President of Marketing at Broadway Across America and Emily Croft from MAMMA MIA! Bob shares...

February 28, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 4 • 19:39