You know the shows. But do you know the people who bring Broadway to your city?

We're flipping the script on this episode of The Spotlight: A Theatre Podcast and turning the spotlight on ourselves!

EPISODE: Who Are We?

SPECIAL GUEST: Bethany Nesbitt, Vice President of Marketing, Sales & HR

BEHIND THE CURTAIN: Join hosts Scott McGorty and Rudi Arrowood from The American Theatre Guild's Membership Team as they sit down with Bethany for a candid, personal conversation about the organization behind the Broadway magic.

Discover who we are, the stories that brought us here, what fuels our passion for live theatre, and why bringing Broadway to communities across the country means so much to us.

From our love of the stage to the people and purpose behind every production, we're sharing a side of The American Theatre Guild you don't often get to see.

It's more than Broadway. It's the people, the passion, and the stories behind the curtain.

Learn More About The American Theatre Guild: www.americantheatreguild.com

The opinions discussed in this episode are those of the hosts and guest and do not reflect views of any show or The American Theatre Guild.

The road to the underworld has never sounded this good!

We’re going way down to Hadestown for an exclusive conversation with the King of the Underworld himself!

Join hosts Scott McGorty and Rudi Arrowood from The American Theatre Guild’s Membership Team as they sit down with Nickolaus Colón to explore what it takes to bring one of Broadway’s most commanding characters to life in the Tony Award-winning musical HADESTOWN.

From the power of the music to the magic of storytelling, we’re taking you behind the scenes of this unforgettable Broadway sensation.

The road to the underworld is calling. Your backstage access starts here!

Learn More About HADESTOWN: https://hadestowntour.com/

Explore Broadway with The American Theatre Guild: https://www.americantheatreguild.com/

The opinions discussed in this episode are those of the hosts and guest and do not reflect views of any show or The American Theatre Guild.

Before The Bodyguard takes its first bow, we’re taking you inside the room where the new national tour is coming to life.

In this exclusive episode of The Spotlight: A Theatre Podcast, Scott McGorty and Rudi Arrowood from the Membership Team at The American Theatre Guild sit down with Samantha Saltzman, director of the brand-new national tour of The Bodyguard — before the production launches in Toledo this October.

With Broadway, West End, and international touring credits, Samantha takes us behind the curtain to reveal how a major new tour is built: the creative choices shaping the production, the process of bringing this iconic story and unforgettable music back to the stage, and what audiences can expect when they experience it for the first time.

Your backstage access starts here.

For more information on The Bodyguard tour please visit:

• bodyguardmusical.com
• For information on The American Theatre Guild markets this show will be playing this season: americantheatreguild.com

The opinions discussed in this episode are those of the hosts and guest and do not reflect views of any show or The American Theatre Guild.

Order up! In this edition of The Spotlight: A Theatre Podcast, Scott and Rudi have whipped up something special as they speak with Connor Lewis (Dr. Pomatter) from the new 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS. Do not miss this serving of The Spotlight!

You can follow Connor on Instagram: @connorandhobbes

WAITRESS will be heading to Peoria, IL (October 6-7, 2026) and Lubbock, TX (November 20-22, 2026) as part of this new 10th anniversary tour. You can find out more information about the show and to purchase tickets by visiting:

• BroadwayInPeoria.com
• BroadwayAtBuddyHollyHall.com
• Waitresstour.com
• AmericanTheatreGuild.com

The opinions discussed in this episode are those of the hosts and guest and do not reflect views of any show or The American Theatre Guild.

Welcome to the very first episode of The Spotlight: A Theatre Podcast, the official podcast of The American Theatre Guild!

We're starting with the show that turned a founding father into a household name. Auston Henderson plays George Washington in the national tour of HAMILTON, and he joins us to talk about what it takes to step into one of the most recognizable roles in modern musical theatre; eight shows a week, in a different city every few weeks.

If HAMILTON has been a favorite, on your list for years, or if you've only heard the hype, this is a good place to start.

Follow Auston on Instagram at @austonotusa.

HAMILTON plays Birmingham as part of the Broadway In Birmingham season presented by The American Theatre Guild.

For more information please visit:

• www.BroadwayInBirmingham.com
• www.hamiltonmusical.com/us-tour/
• www.AmericanTheatreGuild.com

The opinions discussed in this episode are those of the hosts and guest and do not reflect views of any show or The American Theatre Guild.

Coming This Fall: Produced by The American Theatre Guild, The Spotlight: A Theatre Podcast is your backstage pass to the world of touring Broadway shows. Whether you're a lifelong season member or just discovering live theatre, we're here to deepen your love of the art form.

The opinions discussed in this episode are those of the hosts and guest and do not reflect views of any show or The American Theatre Guild.