About this episode

Jay Armstrong Johnson discusses the complexities of selfishness in pursuing an artistic career and its impact on family relationships.

Jay Armstrong Johnson is a Broadway fixture whose success is the result of uncompromising dedication to his work - but his choice of becoming an artist wasn't always easy. Jay explores the complexities around selfishness, when choosing his own path sometimes meant that family felt abandoned by his wider pursuits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Jay Armstrong Johnson

Topics covered

• selfishness
• artistic dedication
• family dynamics
• Broadway
• personal choices

Keywords

• Broadway
• selfishness
• artistic career
• family
• dedication

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Broadway Podcast Network

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