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GLEE, WAITRESS Star Jenna Ushkowitz Visits the Broadwaysted Podcast

By: Aug. 07, 2017
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Don't Stop Believin' Broadwaysted Fans...this week we are thrilled and full of...glee...because we're sitting down for some drinks and some laughs with the incredible Jenna Ushkowitz!

We're pouring out vodka and gin while Jenna spills about her experience stepping into the Sara Bareilles musical WAITRESS and the epic adventure that was Tina Cohen-Chang on the Fox hit show GLEE.

#WhatHaveYouSeenThisWeek finds us discussing the Diva Duo of Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole in WAR PAINT, the legendary Donna Murphy in HELLO DOLLY! and Kevin talks about the recent World Premiere of his musical SHE IS A SHIPWRECK with Alyssa Champagne and Jason Sager in FringePVD.

Game Master Kimberly introduces a game called "Mash Ups" that finds Kevin, Bryan, and Jenna attempting to sing musical theater songs as if they were written in other genres and then we create a TV show (that might be a little too close to GLEE) using Lights of Broadway Show Cards.

We also go on a long tangent about 90s television shows and discuss the profound usefulness of the word "y'all." We have a blast with new #FriendoftheShow Jenna Ushkowitz so listen in and join us for another rousing episode of Broadwaysted!

Listen to the episode here:


Jenna's Bio: Jenna Ushkowitz is a South Korean-born American actress, singer, and podcast host. Jenna has been seen on Broadway in the Sara Bareilles musical WAITRESS, the 1996 revival of THE KING & I, and SPRING AWAKENING. She is best known for the role of Tina Cohen-Chang on Fox's musical comedy-drama series GLEE. In 2016, Ushkowitz co-founded the podcast network "At Will Radio" with Will Malnati. The network debuted INFINITIE POSITIVITIES, a show hosted by Ushkowitz that contains discussions of topics from her book CHOOSING GLEE, and conversations with people who inspire her; guests include fellow actors, authors, and experts. In each episode, she talks about a new way to live life with a positive outlook. Follow Jenna @JennaUshkowitz


About the Show:

Broadwaysted: Where we're drunk on Broadway! Literally. This isn't your typical theatre podcast. Come "take a glass together" with us every Tuesday!

Join our cocktail hour as we pour a few rounds, play some games, and chat all things theatre with your favorite members of the Broadway community. From current hits, to past flops, and future stars, Broadwaysted drinks to it all. It's a place to unwind, be yourself, and hang out among friends who love what you love. Feel like you're at the table with your host Bryan Plofsky, co-host Kevin Jaeger, game master Kimberly Cooper, and amazing guests! Let's all get Broadwaysted!

Twitter: @Broadwaysted
Instagram: @Broadwaysted
Bryan's Twitter: @nuttyplofessor
Kevin's Twitter: @JaegerKev
Kimberly's Twitter: @KimberCoops




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