Ep447 - Alex Brightman (From the vault)

Ep447 - Alex Brightman (From the vault)

June 16, 2026 · 1h 19m · Episode 446

About this episode

Alex Brightman discusses his Broadway career and personal insights in this interview.

Originally aired Oct 1st, 2019: This 2-time Tony-nominated actor made his Broadway debut in Wicked as 2008 as Boq, and since then has gone on to roles in Assassins, Matilda the Musical, Big Fish, and School of Rock where he originated the role of Dewey Finn, earning him his first Tony nomination. His TV/Film credits include Royal Pains, The Good Fight, and Documentary Now! among many others, He now holds the title role in Beetlejuice on Broadway which brought him his second Tony nomination. This interview shows a unique and different side of Alex. Known as the funny man, he has a deeply real part of himself that he taps into before every performance. Connect with Alex online: Twitter: @⁠ABrightMonster⁠ Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: ⁠Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast⁠ Twitter & Instagram: ⁠@theatre_podcast⁠ ⁠Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast⁠⁠TheTheatrePodcast.com⁠ Alan's personal Instagram: ⁠@alanseales⁠ Email us at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. We want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Host: Alan Seales

Guest: Alex Brightman

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Organizations: Broadway Podcast Network

Books & works: Wicked, Assassins, Matilda the Musical, Big Fish, School of Rock, Beetlejuice

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