Brendan Sheehan | College to Broadway

About this episode

Brendan Sheehan shares his journey from college graduate to Broadway performer in this episode.

Brendan Sheehan | College to Broadway Join college graduate turned Broadway performer Brendan Sheehan as he shares his fast-tracked journey from college to Broadway. Just weeks after graduation, Brendan took the stage at the Majestic Theatre as Yonkers in the Gypsy revival starring Audra McDonald. In Episode 6 of Broadway Lectures , he reflects on his journey, the lessons he learned, and the experiences that shaped this pivotal moment in his career. Find Broadway Lectures on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, RSS, and Instagram @broadwaylectures Founded/Hosted by Haley Herman Produced by Olivia Rubrum Film/Audio by Zubin Stillings Edited by Cason Doyle AD by Tallulah Schorvitz

People in this episode

Hosts: Haley Herman, Olivia Rubrum

Guest: Brendan Sheehan

Topics covered

• Broadway
• performing arts
• theater
• career journey

Keywords

• Gypsy
• Majestic Theatre
• Audra McDonald

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Gypsy, Broadway Lectures

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