All Episodes
Ali Louis Bourzgui
Matt sits down with actor, musician, and his ex-show-husband (from the national tour of COMPANY) Ali Louis Bourzgui. Known for his standout performance in the Broadway revival of The Who's Tommy, Ali shares how transitioning from the intense demands of Tommy to the camaraderie of COMPANY transformed his approach to both his work and personal life.
Beth Leavel
Matt Rodin sits down with Broadway royalty, Tony Award winner Beth Leavel. With a remarkable career spanning over four decades, Beth has become a true luminary in the theater world. She's celebrated for her Tony-winning performance in The Drowsy Chaperone and Tony-nominated roles in Baby It's You!
Danny Kornfeld
Danny and Matt have a candid conversation about nuance, perspective, growing up, and the new Broadway musical HARMONY. Danny Kornfeld played Young Rabbi in Harmony off-Broadway and makes his Broadway debut in this role.
Alex Brightman
On this episode, a heartwarming, eye-opening, and candid conversation with two-time Tony Award nominee, writer, actor, and just all-around good dude, Alex Brightman.
Arielle Jacobs
Arielle and Matt have an honest and heartfelt conversation about HERE LIES LOVE, her Bells Palsy diagnosis, what it looks like to truly love yourself, and the incredible story of her family's journey to the United States.
Kevin Cahoon
Kevin Cahoon, Tony Award Nominee, "The World's Youngest Rodeo Clown", writer, director, and seasoned Broadway veteran, sits down for a joy-full conversation about his almost 30 years in the industry, what he loves most about what we do, and how SHUCKED has changed him.
Jordan Donica
Jordan Donica, Tony Award Nominee and a truly philosophical prince charming, sits down for a conversation about community, what makes things contemporary, the fun in the work, and what he's learning and leaning into.
Micaela Diamond
Micaela Diamond, Tony Award nominee and culinary celestial sits down for a conversation about everything from validation and vocal breaks to partnership, pasta, and PARADE. On May 2nd, 2023, Micaela was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance as Lucille Frank in the Broadway revival of Jason Robert Brown's PARADE.
Khris Davis
Khris Davis, dedicated actor and star of the new movie BIG GEORGE FOREMAN, sits down for an honest conversation about his passion for the work, spirituality, and what he's learned along the way.
Karli Dinardo
Karli Dinardo, Australian native and one of the most powerful dancers I've ever met, sits down for a conversation about the spiritual nature of dance, her role in Bob Fosse's DANCIN, and how being an immigrant in this city and business have shaped the woman she is today.
Grace McLean
Grace McLean, a one-of-a-kind performer, writer and composer, sits down for a conversation about finding your voice, creating your own work, embracing your weird, the Marx brothers, and BAD CINDERELLA.
Harry Turner
Harry Turner, filmmaker and conservationist, sits down for a heartfelt conversation about the relationship between us and nature, mental health, and the power of the jungle. This episode was recorded in mid-February 2023.
Leo Reich
Leo Reich, queer comedian/writer and sardonically self-referential member of Gen-Z, sits down for a conversation about not being funny, self-promotion, and straight people. When this was released, Leo had just closed his solo show LITERALLY...WHO CARES Off-Broadway.
James T. Lane
James T. Lane, saintly song and dance man and beacon of light, sits down for a conversation about the divine nature of creativity, addiction, recovery, showing up when it's hard, letting go of perfection, and making space for grace.
J. Harrison Ghee
J. Harrison Ghee, minister of love and transcendent triple thread, sits down for an inspiring conversation about intention, purpose, love, and how each of us can free ourselves so that we can truly see ourselves. When this was recorded and released, J.
Constantine Rousouli & Carrie St. Louis
Constantine Rousouli and Carrie St. Louis, TITANIQUE's Jack and Rose, sit down for a kooky crazy candid conversation about creating your own work, friendship, and building a life you love.
Arty Froushan
Arty Froushan, an actor and truly gentle man, sits down for a conversation about craft, identity, discipline, the definition of "artist", and this podcast. When this was recorded, Arty was in the midst of the Broadway run of Tom Stoppard's LEOPOLDSTADT.
Melanie La Barrie
Melanie La Barrie, a generous soul with a Calypsonian spirit, sits down for a candid conversation about the relationship between artist and audience, spirituality, new musicals and tiny miracles. When this was recorded, Mel had just made her Broadway debut in "& Juliet".
Krysta Rodriguez
Krysta Rodriguez, true triple threat and my OG Wednesday Addams, sits down for a candid conversation about identity, community, Sondheim, and the next generation of artists and actors.
Zachary Noah Piser
Zachary Noah Piser, hilarious friend and awe-inspiring actor, singer, and (now) KPOP-er, sits down for a candid conversation about navigating the emotions that come with mounting a new show vs joining a long-running one, how he felt about being the first Asian-American Evan Hansen (in Dear Evan Hansen), and all things identity, relationships, and how we originally met.
Bonnie Milligan
Bonnie Milligan, powerhouse performer and literal beam of light, sits down for a candid conversation about grief and faith, friendship, working with your heroes, and what she's learned in the past three years. Plus, how bonnie launched my entire career.
Lena Hall
Lena Hall, inimitable actress and singer and the realest rock-chick you've ever met, sits down for a candid conversation about what happens after you win a Tony Award, work culture in the arts, giving 100%, social media, and her ideas for the future of the theater.
A Re-Introduction
A quick re-introduction, 3 years later, for the new season of The Come Up. On The Come Up, host Matt Rodin sits with creative people to find out where they’re at, today, in the journey of becoming who they are.
Ross Baum
Ross Baum is a lot of things. He’s a composer, arranger, producer, vocal coach, and a performer and does ALL of those incredibly well.
Melissa Rose Hirsch
It's hard for me to put into words what this conversation means to me. This truly is an insight into the way that Melissa and I communicate with one another on a daily basis.
Alex Wyse
I met Alex Wyse 3 or 4 years ago after an event and we became quick friends. Aside from being hilarious, he has such a wealth of experience and the perspective he’s gained from all the work he’s done is so informative and, I think, helpful for anyone who’s trying to figure out how to navigate a career in entertainment.
Alexis Scheer
A conversation with my longtime friend and playwright of Our Dear Dead Drug Lord, Alexis Scheer. Alexis is one of the most intelligent people I know. She is as kind and caring and compassionate as she is articulate and witty.
Ben Holtzman
Ben Holtzman is a producer, director, teacher and was the assistant to the prince of Broadway himself, Hal Prince. After studying musical theater in college and touring the world with Beauty and the Beast, Ben began his transition to another side of the business.
An Introduction
Welcome to THE COME UP - a podcast that holds space for honest conversations about the reality of what it means to be a growing artist in entertainment industry today.
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