You may know Nina West as Miss Congeniality on RuPaul’s Drag Race 11th season. Nina is also a huge fan of live theater and musicals. As much fun as all of these are, Broadway has unfortunately been shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Luckily, Nina West has decided to use her social media platforms to discuss shows from the past and the present. Not only is she showcasing digital performances and singalongs, but she’s also speaking with some of the best in the business. Best of all, portions of proceeds are donated to the Actors Fund and Broadway Cares.
Join Nina West on Friday (yes, this Friday) as her podcast DRAGCAST WITH NINA WEST, launches Broadway Week. Her podcast features discussions about Broadway plays with some of the best in the business – including multiple Tony Award-winning actress Glenn Close.
Nina West released a statement ahead of this launch:
“My imagination was fueled by the musical theater, and since I was introduced to a nun singing in the hills of Austria when I was just a kid, I knew it was where I belonged. I knew I was a theater kid. And my love for the art and for Broadway has only grown. I am so thrilled and grateful to have these conversations with people who have inspired so many “With One Look”, by letting it all go, seeing the magic of a wish come to life on stage, or becoming the People’s Princess. These are great stories and I am grateful to talk to the people who bring them to life.”
Here is the episode schedule:
- Fri May 1st 2020 – Jeanna De Waal – Diana in DIANA the Musical.
- Sun May 3rd 2020 – Michael J Scott – Genie in Disney’s Aladdin
- Tues May 5th 2020 – Caissie Levy – Elsa in Original Cast of Disney’s Frozen on Broadway
- Fri May 8th 2020 – Glenn Close – Legendary Multi Tony Award Winning Actress
Each episode will be available on Spotify or www.dragcast.net. Make sure to follow Nina West @NINAWEST and @DRAGCAST for updates.
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