Whisper in the Wings Episode 1668

Whisper in the Wings Episode 1668

From Stage Whisper by Andrew Cortes and Hope Bird

June 12, 2026 · 35 min · Season 5

About this episode

The episode covers the return of the Midtown International Theatre Festival and features interviews with artists from five different shows.

On the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we are thrilled to kick off our coverage of the return of the Midtown International Theatre Festival. On our program today, we welcomed on five show sand the artists behind them. So be sure that you hit play and get your tickets today! Midtown International Theatre Festival June 15th- July 26th @ The American Theatre of Actors Tickets and more information are available at americantheatreofactors.org Cool at Camp co-created and producer by Dani Tapper July 14th, 16th, and 18th coolatcampmusical.com @coolatcampmusical Across a Crowded Room directed by Valerie Adami Juhlin June 16th, 18th, and 20th breakalegproductions.com How to Swallow a Volcano written and performed by Anne McDermott June 15th, 18th and 21st @annemcdermotthasfun Monarch a Mexican American Musical created by Mayu Molina and Alfonso Molina July 23rd, 24th, and 26th monarchthemusical.com Beethoven’s Wrong Note musically directed by James Higgins, created/produced/performed by Jay Stephenson, and performed by James Harkness July 2nd-5th @jayboytheplayboy @higgypiggy71 @ijamesharkness

People in this episode

Hosts: Andrew Cortes, Hope Bird

Topics covered

  • theatre
  • festival
  • performing arts
  • interviews
  • musicals

Keywords

  • Midtown International Theatre Festival
  • American Theatre of Actors
  • Cool at Camp
  • Across a Crowded Room
  • How to Swallow a Volcano
  • Monarch
  • Beethoven’s Wrong Note

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Midtown International Theatre Festival

Books & works: Cool at Camp, Across a Crowded Room, How to Swallow a Volcano, Monarch, Beethoven’s Wrong Note

Places: The American Theatre of Actors

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