The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture
THE SALISHA SHOW offers an intimate look into the lives of Broadway stars, creatives, and changemakers. Hosted by Broadway actress Salisha Thomas, each episode features heartfelt conversations that inspire, entertain, and celebrate the magic of theater and the arts. Tune in for behind the scenes stories, life lessons, and a dose of motivation from the world's stage.
Episodes
228 episodes
#227 - Singing With Hugh Jackman at 36 Weeks Pregnant
There are moments in life where you are just trying to get through it.You have a plan. You have a goal. You are focused on the outcome.And then something unexpected happens that reminds you to slow down and actually experience w...
#226 - You Are Stronger Than You Are Giving Yourself Credit For and Here Is Proof
There are things that happen in life that you do not talk about right away. Maybe because you are still figuring it out. Maybe because it feels too personal. Maybe because you did not even know what to call it until later.Salisha is gett...
#225 - Your Idea Will Jump to Someone Else If You Do Not Act On It
You have started something. Maybe it was a book, a business, a creative project, a dream you put on the back burner because life got in the way. Salisha is here today with a question that might sting a little.What would happen if you act...
#224- The Goldfish Effect: Why Your Environment Is Shaping You More Than You Think
You have cracked a code. You are aligned, you are motivated, you are feeling like yourself. And then you walk into a room and something shifts. Salisha is mulling over one of the most important questions she has ever asked out loud: how do you ...
#223- You Only Need One Yes: A Pep Talk for Your Next Chapter
A new year is around the corner and Salisha is doing what she does every year: taking inventory, setting intentions, and asking the hard questions. But this time, she's not doing it alone. She's inviting you in.In this episode, you'll he...
#222- Curate Your Inner Circle or It'll Curate You
Salisha is pulling back the curtain on one of her most personal and most powerful yearly rituals. Every Christmas season, she sits down and does something most people would never admit to: she ranks her friendships. Not out of judgment, but out...
#221- Why Be a 9 When You Can Be a 10? Confidence, Dreams, and Owning Your Story
In this episode of The Salisha Show, Salisha shares a vulnerable and empowering reflection on what it truly means to be ready for your dreams.Broadcasting from Gotham Production Studios in New York City while nearly nine months pregnant,...
#220- Why New York Can Break You and Still Make Your Dreams Come True
This week, Salisha shares the ultimate New York story that perfectly captures her love hate relationship with the city.From a rat falling from the ceiling during a double date in Harlem to unexpected celebrity encounters in elevators and...
#219- From Wigs to Wow: Embracing Your Authentic Self as a Performer
This week, Salisha shares a powerful realization about hair, identity, and what it really means to show up fully in the audition room.After taking a commercial class in New York City, a simple question from a casting director shifted the...
#218- From Brooklyn to Miss USA: MonaLesa Brackett on Confidence, Loss, and Starting Over
This week, Salisha sits down with Miss New Hampshire USA, MonaLesa Brackett, for a powerful conversation about faith, resilience, and making history on one of the biggest stages in the country.From competing as a teen in Brooklyn to step...
#217- All It Takes Is One Yes: Broadway Auditions, Rejection, and the Moment It Finally Clicked
This week, Salisha shares some of the worst auditions of her career and the lessons they taught her about resilience, timing, and trusting the process.From cracking on high notes to singing the wrong material in the wrong rooms, Salisha ...
#216- What Happens After You Finally Make It on Broadway with Marisha Wallace
This week on The Salisha Show, Salisha sits down with Broadway and West End powerhouse Marisha Wallace for an honest and grounding conversation about what it really takes to sustain a life in theatre.From early mornings outside th...
#215- If Broadway Auditions Scare You, This Is What You Need to Hear
On this week's episode, Salisha pulls back the curtain on what Broadway auditions are really like. From crowded open calls filled with anxiety and anticipation to calm, appointment-only auditions with casting teams who already know your work, S...
#214- How Writing a 250-Page Love Letter Set Me Free
This week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas shares one of the boldest and most surprising decisions she has ever made and how it became the unexpected turning point that led her toward meeting her husband. Before Andrew, there was someone she...
#213- Interview with Rachel Christopher from Cursed Child
This week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas sits down with Rachel Christopher, the incredible actress redefining magic on Broadway as Hermione Granger in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." Rachel shares stories about her creative journey, h...
#212- The Truth About Patience, Purpose, and Not Settling
This week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas opens up about one of the most personal and transformative chapters of her life: her decision to wait until marriage and what that long journey taught her about patience, purpose, and trusting divin...
#211- Between Acts: When Listening Led Me Somewhere I Never Expected
This week, Salisha reflects on what it means to live and create in the space between acts. As a Broadway performer, life is often defined by auditions, rehearsals, and curtain calls. But there are moments when the show pauses and something quie...
#210 Intermission Is Not the End: Building a Bigger Life Beyond Broadway
This week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas reflects on a season of pause that ultimately expanded her understanding of what was possible for her life and career. After years of performing in Beautiful on tour and on Broadway, followed by pre...
#209 When Everything Goes Wrong on Stage and What It Taught Me
In this episode, Salisha shares a story from her time in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical that still makes her heart race! A costume pin in the wrong place. A set malfunction. A forgotten line. A voice that suddenly refuses to phonate. And th...
#208 Why Talent Isn’t Everything: My Audition Story That Changed Everything
This week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas shares the powerful and often humorous story of how she booked her first dream Broadway show without being the best singer in the room.From arriving in New York City with nothing but a suitca...
#207 Broadway Star Taurean Everett on Dreams & Representation
This week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas sits down with Broadway star Taurean Everett to explore his incredible creative journey and discuss the importance of dreams and representation in the world of theater. Known for his roles in produc...
#206 Natasha Yvette Williams on Broadway, Family & Faith ✨
This week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas sits down with the extraordinary Natasha Yvette Williams currently in Wicked on Broadway to discuss her inspiring journey on Broadway, balancing family and faith, and her creative successes. Natasha...
#205 James Monroe Iglehart: Broadway’s Genie of Joy✨
This week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas sits down with James Monroe Iglehart, Broadway’s Genie of Joy✨, to share stories about his incredible creative journey. From his Tony-winning role as Genie in Aladdin to unforgettable performances i...
#204 Broadway's Spelling Bee Stars Face a Hilarious Test 🐝
This week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas chats with the stars of Broadway's *The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee* for a hilarious test of spelling skills and behind-the-scenes stories! From understudies sharing their creative journe...
#203 Jalynn Steele- Broadway’s First Full Time Black Tanya!
Join Salisha on this lively and inspiring episode of The Salisha Show as we welcome Broadway star Jalynn Steele. Known for her electrifying performance as Tanya in “Mamma Mia!”, Jalynn shares her journey from small-town Texas to the national st...
