74. “I Was A Funny Fit in Both Worlds” (with Ana Gasteyer)

About this episode

Ana Gasteyer discusses her career, auditions, and the humor of Elphaba on the podcast.

It’s always a good day on the pod when we get to check a dream guest off our list. And today is one of those days. Among her other accomplishments, Ana Gasteyer originated the role of Elphaba in Chicago and later reprised the role on Broadway. Today, she tells Kevin and Quincy about her best and worst auditions, her parallel careers onstage and on screen and unlocking Elphaba’s sense of humor. Plus, the boys get Sentimental about shows closing, Rachel Zegler singing outside and Jennifer Lopez in the Kiss of the Spider Woman trailer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Kevin, Quincy

Guest: Ana Gasteyer

Topics covered

• auditions
• theater
• comedy
• Broadway
• film
• Elphaba
• closing shows

Keywords

• Ana Gasteyer
• Elphaba
• auditions
• Broadway
• comedy
• Rachel Zegler
• Jennifer Lopez

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Elphaba, Kiss of the Spider Woman

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