Big Broadway Energy with Stephen Riordan and Andrew Deeb
Season 2, Episode 18, Sep 09, 02:13 PM
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Welcome to Big Broadway Energy, the podcast that celebrates bold performances, brilliant playwrights, and the artists who bring it all to life with host Stephen Riordan. Did you know September is officially City of the Performing Arts Month in St. Petersburg, Florida? In this episode, Stephen is celebrating the booming performing arts scene in St. Pete, and he is joined by a very special guest: actor, musician, and longtime friend, Andrew Deeb.
Andrew and Stephen dive deep into their latest collaboration: Fat Pig by Neil LaBute, the newest production from Dead Canary Theater. They talk about what it means to be part of such raw, honest storytelling, and why LaBute’s writing speaks so loudly to both of them. You'll also hear about their shared past—from high school theater at St. Pete Catholic to years spent in New York City, and now working together again in their hometown.
They reflect on the power of empathy in the arts, the resilience of artists in the face of adversity, and what it truly means to make meaningful work in a complicated world.
If you’ve ever wondered why the arts matter—especially in uncertain times—this is the conversation for you.
🎟️ Fat Pig runs September 18–28 at The Studio@620 in St. Petersburg. Tickets and info available at www.deadcanary.org or www.thestudioat620.org.
💌 Got a guest suggestion or want to share your Broadway energy? Email Stephen at bigbroadwayenergy@gmail.com.
Tagline:
Be kind, be curious, and keep creating. Until next time, friends.
🎭 The music version of Big Broadway Energy airs Sundays at 5 PM onRadioStPete.com + Sunshine 96.7 FM in St. Petersburg, FL, with an encore the following Saturday at 4PM on St Pete Sounds found on RadioStPete.com.
ABOUT STEPHEN RIORDAN Stephen Riordan is an arts professional with over 25 years of experience as an actor, director, producer, writer, host, and casting director. He has worked on both Broadway and off-Broadway productions in New York, as well as extensively throughout the Tampa Bay Area. Recently, Stephen co-founded the Dead Canary Theatre Company with two fellow artists in St. Petersburg, and DCT is now the resident company at The Studio @ 620 in Downtown St. Petersburg. Every Sunday at 5 p.m., Stephen shares his thoughts on his favorite Broadway shows, songs, and stars on "Big Broadway Energy." His podcast of the same name features theater professionals and educators who are committed to keeping the arts at the forefront of the Tampa Bay community.
#BigBroadwayEnergy #The Studio@620 #AndrewDeeb #FatPig #StPeteTheater #TampaBayArts #SupportLocalTheater #ImmersiveTheater #TheaterCommunity #IndieTheater #BroadwayEnergy #TheaterLife
#ActorDirectorProducer #ArtMatters #FloridaTheaterScene
#ArtsInStPete #OffBroadwayVibes #NeilLaBute
Andrew and Stephen dive deep into their latest collaboration: Fat Pig by Neil LaBute, the newest production from Dead Canary Theater. They talk about what it means to be part of such raw, honest storytelling, and why LaBute’s writing speaks so loudly to both of them. You'll also hear about their shared past—from high school theater at St. Pete Catholic to years spent in New York City, and now working together again in their hometown.
They reflect on the power of empathy in the arts, the resilience of artists in the face of adversity, and what it truly means to make meaningful work in a complicated world.
If you’ve ever wondered why the arts matter—especially in uncertain times—this is the conversation for you.
🎟️ Fat Pig runs September 18–28 at The Studio@620 in St. Petersburg. Tickets and info available at www.deadcanary.org or www.thestudioat620.org.
💌 Got a guest suggestion or want to share your Broadway energy? Email Stephen at bigbroadwayenergy@gmail.com.
Tagline:
Be kind, be curious, and keep creating. Until next time, friends.
🎭 The music version of Big Broadway Energy airs Sundays at 5 PM onRadioStPete.com + Sunshine 96.7 FM in St. Petersburg, FL, with an encore the following Saturday at 4PM on St Pete Sounds found on RadioStPete.com.
ABOUT STEPHEN RIORDAN Stephen Riordan is an arts professional with over 25 years of experience as an actor, director, producer, writer, host, and casting director. He has worked on both Broadway and off-Broadway productions in New York, as well as extensively throughout the Tampa Bay Area. Recently, Stephen co-founded the Dead Canary Theatre Company with two fellow artists in St. Petersburg, and DCT is now the resident company at The Studio @ 620 in Downtown St. Petersburg. Every Sunday at 5 p.m., Stephen shares his thoughts on his favorite Broadway shows, songs, and stars on "Big Broadway Energy." His podcast of the same name features theater professionals and educators who are committed to keeping the arts at the forefront of the Tampa Bay community.
#BigBroadwayEnergy #The Studio@620 #AndrewDeeb #FatPig #StPeteTheater #TampaBayArts #SupportLocalTheater #ImmersiveTheater #TheaterCommunity #IndieTheater #BroadwayEnergy #TheaterLife
#ActorDirectorProducer #ArtMatters #FloridaTheaterScene
#ArtsInStPete #OffBroadwayVibes #NeilLaBute