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Welcome to a brand new episode of Entre Acts with host Linedy Genao! This week, Linedy sits down with the incredibly talented Broadway chameleon Carrie St. Louis. The two kick off the show with a game of dominoes, debating whether a taco is technically a sandwich and declaring that a mix of apples and goldfish makes the perfect twelve hour rehearsal snack. Carrie also shows off her Spanish skills, revealing that she practices with her Mexican husband, who playfully notes that her personality is much cheekier en español. The fun continues with a hilarious round of Bed, Wed, Dead, where Carrie chooses the Jellicle Ball over the Phantom of the Opera and weds Dolly Parton's boundless energy. Diving into the in between periods of a performer's life, Carrie opens up about the unique challenge of working in an industry where you are used to receiving applause at the end of the day. She discusses the importance of learning to self validate and finding fulfillment in one’s side passions, like her business as a vocal coach. Carrie also shares fascinating insights into playing real life icons versus fictitious ones on Broadway. She talks about the whirlwind of originating a role in Nashville with Dolly Parton sitting right in front of her, noting the physical toll of shifting her vocal larynx placement to match the country legend. Looking ahead, she reflects on the freedom of stepping into her upcoming return to Broadway as Sandra Dee under the direction of Alex Timbers, describing her current season of life as serendipitous, excited, and present.Carrie St. Louis is a master vocal shapeshifter known for her dynamic range and comedic brilliance. She has graced the Broadway stage in beloved roles such as the pristine soprano Glinda in Wicked, the gritty rocker in Rock of Ages, and the campy Rose in Titanique. Most recently, Carrie achieved the remarkable feat of originating the role of Dolly Parton in a brand new world premiere musical. Up next, she is thrillingly preparing to star as Sandra Dee in the critically acclaimed Broadway production of Just in Time. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com, the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Connect with Linedy and Carrie: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@linedygenao⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG & TT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@entreacts⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠@mandy.gonzalez⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Entre Acts with host Linedy Genao! This week, Linedy sits down with her idol and Broadway powerhouse, Mandy Gonzalez. The two start off with a lively game of dominoes, swapping chisme and debating everything from the supremacy of California street tacos to the perfect cold turkey and cheddar deli sandwich. They also dive into the emotional impact of representation, with Linedy sharing how seeing Mandy as Nina Rosario in In the Heights changed her life. From chatting about Bruno Mars being the ultimate soundtrack for their "Señora era" to revealing why Mandy always keeps an elephant statue in her dressing room for good luck, this episode is packed with warmth, laughter, and authentic Latina joy. Moving into the deep "in-between" moments of an artist's life, Mandy gets real about turning intermissions into creative opportunities. She reflects on the early career heartbreak of her first original Broadway show flopping, Dance of the Vampires, and how her mother's steadfast advice, "We're Gonzalez’, we work," fueled her resilience. Mandy opens up about navigating the industry as a new mother, which led her to sing on cruise ships and eventually write her Fearless Squad book series to ensure young readers see themselves represented in theater. She also discusses her profound experience bringing her full, authentic self to the iconic role of Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard and performing Lin-Manuel Miranda's music at Carnegie Hall. Mandy Gonzalez is a true titan of the stage and screen, widely known for originating the iconic role of Nina Rosario in the Tony Award winning musical In the Heights. Her incredible Broadway resume includes starring as Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton, Elphaba in Wicked, and recently taking on the legendary role of Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard. Beyond the stage, Mandy is a breast cancer survivor, the author of the Fearless Squad young adult book series, and a dedicated advocate for authentic representation in the arts. She is currently preparing to star in the highly anticipated world premiere of the new musical Basura, featuring music by Gloria and Emily Estefan and directed by Michael Greif. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com, the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Connect with Linedy and Mandy: IG: ⁠⁠⁠@linedygenao⁠⁠⁠ IG & TT: ⁠⁠⁠@entreacts⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠@mandy.gonzalez Get Mandy's book series, Fearless Squad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Entre Acts with host Linedy Genao! In this episode, Linedy welcomes her true hermano and Broadway castmate Ryan McCartan. The two kick things off with a classic game of dominoes , debating the merits of ketchup over mustard and flat, crispy pineapple pizza. They also dive into some bilingual chisme, exploring how a guy from Minnesota ended up speaking Spanish with a perfect Puerto Rican accent thanks to his partner Natalia. Along the way, they share a hilarious round of "Bed, Wed, Dead" featuring Broadway icons and musical theater legends. Moving into the meaty middle of their sándwichito format , Ryan gets vulnerable about the realities of his 25 year acting career. He shares a powerful piece of advice from a mentor that being an artist is like waiting in a long line that only moves when others give up and go home. The duo opens up about navigating mental health, internet negativity, and the exact pre show mantra Ryan shared with Linedy to help her combat anxiety. Ryan also provides an educational look into managing Type 1 Diabetes while performing at the highest level. He emphasizes that surviving the hardest parts of a career is all about community, proving his favorite quote that if something is mentionable, it is completely manageable. Ryan McCartan is a celebrated actor and musician who recently starred in the titular role of Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby on Broadway. His impressive theatrical resume includes playing Fiyero in Wicked, Hans in Frozen, and originating the role of JD in Heathers The Musical. Television audiences will immediately recognize him as Diggie from the hit Disney Channel series Liv and Maddie. Up next, Ryan is preparing to reprise his beloved role as Tony in West Side Story at the Washington National Opera. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com, the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Connect with Linedy and Ryan: IG: ⁠⁠@linedygenao⁠⁠ IG & TT: ⁠⁠@entreacts⁠⁠ IG: @mccarya Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Linedy welcomes the incredible Autumn Best to talk about navigating the messy middle of an artist's life. They kick things off with a classic game of dominoes, where they chat about everything from chickpea salad sandwiches and thin crust pizza to the highly debated etiquette of taking your shoes off on an airplane. (Note: You might hear a little Spanish sprinkled in as they catch up and share some chisme!) Autumn opens up about how she fills her "in-between" periods by spending time with her toy poodle Garbanzo and playing the violin just for the absolute joy of it. The conversation then dives into Autumn's major career transitions, including her bold move to New York City during the SAG strike to chase her childhood dream of doing theater. She shares the fascinating process of writing her own nightly political standup routines and the physical challenges of singing with a frontal lisp for her current off-Broadway role. Autumn also gets candid about disability advocacy in the entertainment industry. She reflects on her empowering experience working with director Anna Kendrick on her feature film debut in Woman of the Hour and how indie filmmaking provides a beautifully collaborative space for authentic representation. To wrap things up, the two bond over a hilarious game of Bed, Wed, Dead featuring Disney princesses and discuss exactly why Autumn would dominate on the reality show The Traitors. Autumn Best is an accomplished actor, aspiring screenwriter, and passionate advocate currently starring as Logan in the off-Broadway hit The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She made a splash on television in the CW series 4400 and recently made her feature film debut in the Netflix thriller Woman of the Hour. As a champion of independent cinema, she recently served as a script consultant and star for the indie film BRB, which took home an honorable mention at the Slamdance Film Festival. Beyond her work on stage and screen, Autumn is a dedicated musician and a vocal advocate for disability representation in the arts, continually proving that a strong sense of humor, collaboration, and self-belief can change the industry. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com, the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Connect with Linedy and Laurie: IG: ⁠@linedygenao⁠ IG & TT: ⁠@entreacts⁠ IG: ⁠@itsautumnbest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Entre Acts with host Linedy Genao! In this episode, Linedy sits down with the phenomenal Christiani Pitts to discuss the beautiful and challenging "in-between" spaces of a performer's life. After kicking things off with a game of dominoes, where they bond over focaccia sandwiches, airport arrival habits, and reality TV like The Secret Life of Mormon Wives, the conversation gets real. Christiani opens up about the struggle to separate her identity from her career, sharing a powerful reminder that artists are "human beings, not human doings". Outside of her acting, she reveals her pandemic-born passion for canvas painting and her self-proclaimed skills as an overthinking private investigator. The duo also dives deep into the realities of balancing motherhood with a demanding theater schedule. Christiani vulnerably shares her initial fears of how her pregnancy might alter industry perceptions, and the beautiful, warm support she ultimately received from her director and community. From reminiscing about sharing the exact same dressing room at the Broadway Theatre to swapping chisme about her "Roman Empire" of apocalypse prepping and throwback perreo anthems, this episode is packed with humor and heart. Finally, Christiani shares the magic behind her current romantic comedy stage hit, breaking down the quintessential New York energy of Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York. Christiani Pitts is a powerhouse stage and screen actress, currently starring as Robin Rainey in Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York. She is widely celebrated for her stunning leading roles on Broadway, including starring as Ann Darrow in King Kong and Jane in A Bronx Tale. On screen, Christiani shines as Pernessa Reid on the Starz hit series Power Book III: Raising Kanan and stars as Beverly Stratford in the Netflix film Resort to Love. A devoted mother to her daughter, Zora, Christiani continues to captivate audiences with her authentic performances and undeniable talent. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com, the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Connect with Linedy and Christiani: IG: ⁠@linedygenao⁠ IG & TT: ⁠@entreacts⁠ IG: @christianiworld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the debut episode of Entre Acts! Host Linedy Genao sits down with the incredible Laurie Hernandez—a two-time Olympic medalist, Dancing with the Stars champion, and now, an actor making her Broadway debut in & Juliet. In this fun and vibrant conversation, Linedy and Laurie explore the "in-between" spaces of life and artistry, playing games like dominoes to break the ice and discussing everything from the perfect hoagie sandwich to their favorite Bad Bunny song. Beyond the laughs and the chisme, Laurie gets vulnerable about her massive career transitions, comparing her rigorous Olympic gymnastics training to the intense, athletic demands of performing eight shows a week on Broadway. She opens up about navigating performance anxiety with the help of sports psychology, the importance of Latina representation on the world stage, and the profound realization that stepping into the unknown—like attending drama school at NYU after retiring from gymnastics at 21—can lead to beautiful new beginnings. Laurie Hernandez is a powerhouse talent who first captured the world's heart as a two-time Olympic medalist in gymnastics. Since retiring from the sport, she has continuously expanded her horizons, winning the mirrorball trophy on season 23 of Dancing with the Stars, becoming a two-time New York Times best-selling author, and serving as an NBC analyst. A proud Latina and national speaker advocating for mental health, children's rights, and women's empowerment, Laurie is in her senior year at NYU with a drama major and a creative writing minor. She is currently thrilling audiences while making her highly anticipated Broadway debut in the hit musical & Juliet. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com, the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Connect with Linedy and Laurie: IG: @linedygenao IG & TT: @entreacts IG: @lauriehernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever feel like life hit “intermission” and forgot to hand you the rest of the script? Entre Acts with Linedy Genao is the podcast for anyone navigating a life transition: career pivots, creative reinvention, burnout, breakups, big moves, and the messy in-between (or in Spanish, entre) the acts of life. Hosted by Broadway star Linedy Genao, each episode delivers candid conversations and behind-the-scenes stories from artists and bold thinkers rewriting their next chapter in real time. Expect real talk, a little chisme, and the kind of insight that feels like a reset button for your confidence.  Whether you’re switching paths, starting over, or chasing a dream that scares you, Entre Acts is your reminder that you’re not lost. You’re simply in-between acts!  Because life doesn’t pause.  It just moves… entre acts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices