Latest episode:
Episode 7. Buried Broadway Gems: The Secret Garden (April 10, 2026)
Sometimes great musicals still get forgotten over time, overlooked as newer shows take over the spotlight. Katya’s here to dig these buried treasures back up and explain why your local theatre troupe should do the same – starting with “The Secret Garden”.
https://listen.hubhopper.com/episode/episode-7-buried-broadway-gems-the-secret-garden/32997533
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Composer Spotlight: Stephen Sondheim (Mar. 10, 2026)
Sondheim had three ‘truisms’ that he tried to abide by in all of his works: “Content Dictates Form, Less is More, and God is in the Details.” Let’s explore what each of those phrases mean for his music, one at a time.
https://listen.hubhopper.com/episode/episode-6-composer-spotlight-stephen-sondheim/32988773
Setting The Stage For Storytelling – Feb. 12, 2026
Turns out there are a lot of little details in “Hamilton” that, while you may not have consciously noticed, do a lot to assist in telling the story beyond Lin-Manuel’s lyrics. Katya and special guest Drewe discuss the lighting and set design of this powerhouse show, highlighting the importance of these elements in musical theatre.
https://listen.hubhopper.com/episode/episode-5-setting-the-stage-for-storytelling/32981103
Directing for Dummies (Jan. 9, 2026)
Katya attempts to offer some insight into the role of a theatre director, breaking down what the role requires – turns out there’s a lot more to it than just ‘bossing actors around’.
https://listen.hubhopper.com/episode/directing-for-dummies/32969735
The Christmas Panto (Dec. 19, 2025)
Katya and special guest Criselda Mierau talk about theatrical traditions ‘across the pond’ for the winter holiday season.
https://listen.hubhopper.com/episode/the-christmas-panto/32964370
Composers Spotlight: Rodgers and Hammerstein (Nov. 13, 2025)
For our first “Composers Spotlight”, Katya delves into the works of two key figures in musical theatre history – the iconic composing duo of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II – in an attempt to understand why and how their shows had lasting, transformational effects on the genre of ‘musical theatre’ as a whole.
https://listen.hubhopper.com/episode/composers-spotlight-rodgers-and-hammerstein/32950093
The Most “Popular” audition song (Oct. 9, 2025)
Our host, Katya Mieranski talks about “all things auditionee” in this first episode. From what song to sing, what not to sing and, how you can make really good choices for audition songs to help yourself stand out and be heard, this 15 minute episode covers a lot of stage area!
https://listen.hubhopper.com/episode/episode-1-the-most-popular-audition-song/32943886