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The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#214- How Writing a 250-Page Love Letter Set Me FreeThis week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas shares one of the boldest and most surprising decisions she has ever made and how it became the unexpected turning point that led her toward meeting her husband. Before Andrew, there was someone she cared for deeply, someone who kept her close without offering clarity or commitment. After years of confusion, chemistry, and unanswered questions, Salisha made a choice that defied logic. She wrote him a full 250-page love letter disguised as a memoir and mailed it to him.In this candid solo episode, she reflects on• The em...
2026-01-2307 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#213- Interview with Rachel Christopher from Cursed ChildThis week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas sits down with Rachel Christopher, the incredible actress redefining magic on Broadway as Hermione Granger in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." Rachel shares stories about her creative journey, her experiences stepping into iconic roles, and the impact of representation in the wizarding world. From her time in groundbreaking productions like "For Colored Girls" and "Jaja's African Hair Braiding" to her current Broadway success, Rachel opens up about the artistry and challenges behind her performances. Recorded as part of the Gotham Network, this episode celebrates the magic of storytelling, resilience, and...
2026-01-1635 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#212- The Truth About Patience, Purpose, and Not SettlingThis week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas opens up about one of the most personal and transformative chapters of her life: her decision to wait until marriage and what that long journey taught her about patience, purpose, and trusting divine timing. From growing up in a strict and faith-filled household to navigating college, touring, dating, and the pressures and teasing of others, Salisha shares the emotional reality behind choosing to wait and the strength it took to honor her own values.In this vulnerable and deeply human solo episode, she reflects on• What waiting actually lo...
2026-01-0916 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#210 Intermission Is Not the End: Building a Bigger Life Beyond BroadwayThis week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas reflects on a season of pause that ultimately expanded her understanding of what was possible for her life and career. After years of performing in Beautiful on tour and on Broadway, followed by preparing for a new show, the world slowed down and so did the industry she had built her identity around.Rather than seeing that moment as something being taken away, Salisha shares how it became an invitation to look beyond a single dream and recognize new ways of creating stability, fulfillment, and creative expression. From building...
2025-12-1911 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#208 Why Talent Isn’t Everything: My Audition Story That Changed EverythingThis week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas shares the powerful and often humorous story of how she booked her first dream Broadway show without being the best singer in the room.From arriving in New York City with nothing but a suitcase and ambition, Salisha takes listeners through the unexpected turns, the callbacks, and the moments that ultimately led her to Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.In this episode, she opens up about:• Why talent is not the deciding factor in many auditions• The timing, alignment, and surprising moments that shaped her Broa...
2025-12-1218 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#207 Broadway Star Taurean Everett on Dreams & RepresentationThis week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas sits down with Broadway star Taurean Everett to explore his incredible creative journey and discuss the importance of dreams and representation in the world of theater. Known for his roles in productions like Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Miss Saigon, and Death Becomes Her, Taurean shares stories about his rise to Broadway stardom, his unique perspective on authenticity, and the discipline required to succeed in the performing arts. From touring with Priscilla Queen of the Desert to working with legendary designers like Bob Mackie, Taurean offers an inspiring look at the drive...
2025-12-0551 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#206 Natasha Yvette Williams on Broadway, Family & Faith ✨This week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas sits down with the extraordinary Natasha Yvette Williams currently in Wicked on Broadway to discuss her inspiring journey on Broadway, balancing family and faith, and her creative successes. Natasha, a Grammy and Tony-nominated powerhouse, shares stories about her incredible career, from starring in iconic shows like Chicago, The Color Purple, and Wicked as Madam Morble, to her role as a founding member of Black Theater United. Recorded at Gotham Production Studios in Midtown Manhattan as part of The Gotham Network, this episode dives into Natasha's resilience and the importance of representation...
2025-11-2839 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#205 James Monroe Iglehart: Broadway’s Genie of Joy✨This week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas sits down with James Monroe Iglehart, Broadway’s Genie of Joy✨, to share stories about his incredible creative journey. From his Tony-winning role as Genie in Aladdin to unforgettable performances in Hamilton, Chicago, and Freestyle Love Supreme, James opens up about his path to the Broadway spotlight, his love for storytelling, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Hear him reflect on his experiences as a voiceover artist, director, and actor in hit TV shows like Kimmy Schmidt and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. James also talks about choosing joy, his dedi...
2025-11-2149 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#204 Broadway's Spelling Bee Stars Face a Hilarious Test 🐝This week on The Salisha Show, Salisha Thomas chats with the stars of Broadway's *The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee* for a hilarious test of spelling skills and behind-the-scenes stories! From understudies sharing their creative journeys to cast members laughing through tough words like "rhinoceros" and "entrepreneur," the episode is packed with humor and heart. Salisha dives into the cast's experiences in rehearsals, the history of this beloved show, and how the magic of Broadway comes to life. Featuring guests like Jabril Cook, Emily Rudolph, Autumn Best, Justin Kulie, and more, this lively episode captures the e...
2025-11-1422 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#198- From Pre-Med to Broadway Star: Samantha Williams' JourneyIn this video on Black Hair in the Big Leagues (The Salisha Show), we're diving into the incredible journey of Samantha Williams, a true Broadway sensation! Ever wonder what it’s like to shift from dreaming of being a doctor to starring on Broadway? Samantha spills the tea on her path from being a pre-med student to taking the stage in iconic roles like Alana Beck in "Dear Evan Hansen" and Emmie Thibodeaux in "Caroline, or Change." Join me, Salisha Thomas, in this conversation from 2021 as we chat about her experiences, from handling the pressure of big roles to em...
2025-09-2629 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#193- After the Final Curtain with guest Justin GuariniWelcome to one of our favorite throwback episodes with American Idol's Justin Guarini as he stops by Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas for an episode of laughter and nostalgia. Justin recently closed his run as Prince Charming in Once Upon a One More Time at the Marquis Theatre on Broadway. In addition to performing live in front of 30 Million viewers during American Idol season 1 and landing in the top two, Justin has also gone on to have an impressive career on Broadway, headlining 7 shows. He is the author of Audition Secrets and you may...
2025-08-221h 17
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#192- The Icon and Living Legend: Jocelyn BiohThis is a throwback episode with the one and only Jocelyn Bioh! Originally Jocelyn sat down with jost, Salisha Thomas gracing Black Hair in the Big Leagues with her presence the week for our 100th Episode!!!!!!! She is the woman who wrote School Girls: The African Mean Girls Play, and Nollywood. She's a playwright with Manhattan Theater Club and Atlantic Theatre Company. She's a resident playwright at Lincoln Center. She adapted Marry Wives for Shakespeare in the Park which was turned into a documentary on HBO Max. The musical soon to hit Broadway starring Amber Iman called Goddess, was...
2025-08-1543 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#190- LIVE: In Conversation at The Drama Book Shop with Guest Host TyNia BrandonHey y’all, what’s up? In this episode, we’re live at The Drama Book Shop in New York City for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation hosted by the amazing TyNia Brandon! Ever wonder what it’s like to shine on Broadway, tackle 12 roles as a swing, or even step into Cinderella’s glass slippers during *Once Upon a One More Time*? Salisha Thomas shares it all! From her journey in *Beautiful: The Carole King Musical* to becoming a Black Cinderella, to her new show, *The Salisha Show*, she’s proving why being a 10 is all about embracing your authent...
2025-08-0144 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets CultureLIVE: In Conversation at The Drama Book Shop with Guest Host TyNia BrandonHey y’all, what’s up? In this episode, we’re live at The Drama Book Shop in New York City for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation hosted by the amazing TyNia Brandon! Ever wonder what it’s like to shine on Broadway, tackle 12 roles as a swing, or even step into Cinderella’s glass slippers during *Once Upon a One More Time*? Salisha Thomas shares it all! From her journey in *Beautiful: The Carole King Musical* to becoming a Black Cinderella, to her new show, *The Salisha Show*, she’s proving why being a 10 is all about embracing your authent...
2025-08-0145 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#179- Broadway Stars Reveal How They Stay Sane Under Pressure 🎭PILOT EPISODE FOR THE SALISHA SHOW LIVE! Starring Salisha Thomas and filmed at The Museum of Broadway in New York City. Ever wonder how Broadway stars keep their cool under the bright lights? In this intimate conversation, three incredible Broadway performers share their secrets to staying grounded in the theater industry! 🎭Join host Salisha Thomas at the iconic Museum of Broadway as she sits down with Aliyah Kashay (The Lion King), Ryan Steele (MJ The Musical, Newsies), and Gabrielle Beckford (Once Upon A One More Time) for an honest discussion about maintaining balance in show business.These talented performers ope...
2025-05-1627 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets CultureBroadway Stars Reveal How They Stay Sane Under Pressure 🎭PILOT EPISODE FOR THE SALISHA SHOW LIVE! Starring Salisha Thomas and filmed at The Museum of Broadway in New York City.
Ever wonder how Broadway stars keep their cool under the bright lights? In this intimate conversation, three incredible Broadway performers share their secrets to staying grounded in the theater industry! 🎭
Join host Salisha Thomas at the iconic Museum of Broadway as she sits down with Aliyah Kashay (The Lion King), Ryan Steele (MJ The Musical, Newsies), and Gabrielle Beckford (Once Upon A One More Time) for an honest discussion about maintaining balance in show business.
These tal...
2025-05-1630 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#169- LIVE from the A WONDERFUL WORLD Red CarpetShe saw Broadway Stars and Red Carpets too, Salisha got the scoop for me and you! Host Salisha Thomas is LIVE on the red carpet at opening night of A Wonderful World on Broadway at Studio 54. Listen in as she chats with the incredible cast, creatives, and celebrities who came to see the show.Salisha spoke with cast and creatives: James Monroe Iglehart, James T. Lane, Gavin Gregory, Brandon Louis Armstrong, Dewitt Fleming Jr, Jennie Harney-Fleming, Dionne Figgins, Jason Forbach, Kim Exum, Rickey Tripp, and Christina Sajous and stars attending the show: Sydney James Harcourt, Bowlegged Lou, Jasmine Guy...
2024-11-2528 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets CultureLIVE from the A WONDERFUL WORLD Red CarpetShe saw Broadway Stars and Red Carpets too, Salisha got the scoop for me and you! Host Salisha Thomas is LIVE on the red carpet at opening night of A Wonderful World on Broadway at Studio 54. Listen in as she chats with the incredible cast, creatives, and celebrities who came to see the show.Salisha spoke with cast and creatives: James Monroe Iglehart, James T. Lane, Gavin Gregory, Brandon Louis Armstrong, Dewitt Fleming Jr, Jennie Harney-Fleming, Dionne Figgins, Jason Forbach, Kim Exum, Rickey Tripp, and Christina Sajous and stars attending the show: Sydney James Harcourt, Bowlegged Lou...
2024-11-2532 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#168- LIVE from the TEETH Red CarpetTEETH is taking a bite out of New World Stages as the stars, cast, and creatives walk the red carpet for opening night on the spookiest night of the year, Halloween! Go trick or treating with host Salisha Thomas as she talks to Alyse Alan Louis, Andy Karl, Will Connolly, Jason Gotay, Michael R. Jackson, Anna K. Jacobs, Raja Feather Kelly, Jessica Vosk, Eden Espinosa, and more!Check out Broadway Podcast Network on Instagram and TikTok for more red carpet content and fashion hot takes with host Salisha Thomas.Instagram: @broadwaypodcastnetworkTikTok: @broadwaypodcastnetworkLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
2024-11-1022 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets CultureLIVE from the SUNSET BLVD. Broadway Red CarpetNicole Scherzinger is ready for her close up! Broadway Podcast Network is live on the red carpet of the Broadway opening of SUNSET BLVD with host Salisha Thomas. Listen in as Salisha chats with stars attending the show including JoJo, Matt Rogers, Skylar Astin, Jessica Vosk, and Wendell Pierce plus interviews with designers and creatives. After the show the carpet continues with the cast, including Tom Francis, Caroline Bowman, Mandy Gonzalez, Nicole Scherzinger, and more!Check out Broadway Podcast Network on Instagram and TikTok for more red carpet content and fashion hot-takes with our host Salisha Thomas.
2024-10-2534 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#167- LIVE from the SUNSET BLVD. Broadway Red CarpetNicole Scherzinger is ready for her close up! Broadway Podcast Network is live on the red carpet of the Broadway opening of SUNSET BLVD with host Salisha Thomas. Listen in as Salisha chats with stars attending the show including JoJo, Matt Rogers, Skylar Astin, Jessica Vosk, and Wendell Pierce plus interviews with designers and creatives. After the show the carpet continues with the cast, including Tom Francis, Caroline Bowman, Mandy Gonzalez, Nicole Scherzinger, and more!Check out Broadway Podcast Network on Instagram and TikTok for more red carpet content and fashion hot-takes with our host Salisha Thomas.Instagram: @broadwaypodcastnetworkTikTok...
2024-10-2530 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#166- Rebecca's Hair Tale: From Motown to HamiltonHey y’all, what’s up? I'm thrilled to revisit this 2021 conversation with my dear friend Rebecca Covington Webber! Ever wonder what it's like to journey from Motown to Hamilton on Broadway? Rebecca shares her incredible hair tale and Broadway experiences with us. From her stunning natural waves to her secrets for maintaining that Broadway-ready look, Rebecca spills it all! We reminisce about our time together on the national tour of Beautiful and delve into her roles as a swing in Hamilton, sharing how she gracefully balances life and performance with her hubby, Donald Webber Jr.Hit subscribe and come...
2024-10-2438 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#144- Antoine L Smith: The Star Power Lighting Up Broadway StagesAntoine L Smith graces Black Hair in the Big Leagues! He's an Emmy award winning Broadway, TV, and VO ActorSome credits include the Broadway companies of Carousel, The Color Purple, Memphis, Miss Saigon, and most recently the original Broadway cast of MJ the Musical.He originated the 1st National Tour of Cinderella, and was in the all black cast of Oklahoma in DenverAccomplished VO and commercial artist having done KFC, Pepsi, Nickelodeon, chilis, chase, square space, various video games, and so much more.Host, Salisha Thomas Weiss first met him at Black Excellence on Broadway at Chelsea Table and...
2024-05-0941 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#143- Sunday Best's Latice Crawford Speaks LifeLatice Crawford sits down with host, Salisha Thomas Weiss this week on Black Hair in the Big Leagues! Latice Crawford is a recording artist known for her soulful and powerful vocals. She rose to fame as a contestant on the second season of BET's gospel singing competition, "Sunday Best," where she showcased her exceptional talent. Since then, Latice has continued to captivate audiences with her music, blending gospel, R&B, and soul influences to create a unique sound. With her heartfelt lyrics and dynamic voice, Latice Crawford has established herself as a notable figure in the music industry.Follow...
2024-05-0244 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets CultureWally Green Unites us All w/ Ping PongWally Green joins host, Salisha Thomas, in conversation this week on The Salisha Show! Salisha first met Wally at Podfest. He is guenuinely friendly, kind, talented, a unique soul, and has quite a story. He is a TEDx speaker and a celebrity pro athlete. What’s his sport of choice? Ping pong! Wally’s played for the USA in over 35 Pro Tour competitions. He is a co-owner of SPIN New York locations, a chain of ping pong social clubs. Wally shares on his journey through life: childhood, sports, international travel, being the only Black person in the room and more...
2024-04-1839 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#142- Wally Green Unites us All w/ Ping PongWally Green joins host, Salisha Thomas, in conversation this week on The Salisha Show! Salisha first met Wally at Podfest. He is guenuinely friendly, kind, talented, a unique soul, and has quite a story. He is a TEDx speaker and a celebrity pro athlete. What’s his sport of choice? Ping pong! Wally’s played for the USA in over 35 Pro Tour competitions. He is a co-owner of SPIN New York locations, a chain of ping pong social clubs. Wally shares on his journey through life: childhood, sports, international travel, being the only Black person in the room and more...
2024-04-1836 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#139- Jay Armstrong JohnsonOn this episode, Broadway's Jay Armstrong Johnson sits down with host, Salisha Thomas on The Salisha Show! Jay Armstrong Johnson is a singer, actor, dancer, writer, and producer of Broadway and TV. He gives back to the community having created I Put A Spell On You- an annual benefit concert based on the cult classic Halloween Movie called Hocus Pocus. He attended NYU at the Steinhardt School of Music and left his senior year to star in the Broadway National Tour of A Chorus Line. Jay later went on to make his Broadway debut in the revival of Hair...
2024-03-2145 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets CultureJay Armstrong Johnson on The Salisha ShowOn this episode, Broadway's Jay Armstrong Johnson sits down with host, Salisha Thomas on The Salisha Show! Jay Armstrong Johnson is a singer, actor, dancer, writer, and producer of Broadway and TV. He gives back to the community having created I Put A Spell On You- an annual benefit concert based on the cult classic Halloween Movie called Hocus Pocus. He attended NYU at the Steinhardt School of Music and left his senior year to star in the Broadway National Tour of A Chorus Line. Jay later went on to make his Broadway debut in the revival of Hair...
2024-03-2147 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#138- Ease on Down the Road with The Wiz Revival's Matthew Sims Jr.Matthew Sims Jr. visits long time friend Salisha Thomas on Black Hair in the Big Leagues! Currently on tour with The Wiz and about to make his Broadway debut in the Marquis Theater in The Wiz Revival, Matthew Sims Jr. is the most hilarious, full of life, well rounded performer having done commercials, tv/film, cruise lines, plenty of Regional Theater, Broadway Inspirational Voices, singing with John Legend, and more! He's also been on tour with The Book of Mormon, and the Wiz.Go see The Wiz on Broadway for a limited run beginning March 29th at the Marquis...
2024-03-1453 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#137- Julie Boardman: A Theatrical Legacy in the MakingJulie Boardman slays us all this week on The Salisha Show. What better way to kick up Women's History Month than with a badass woman taking up space in the producing world? Julie Boardman was a performer on Broadway and now PRODUCES big Broadway shows like Head Over Heels, Carousel, Indecent, Dames at Sea, Forest Whittaker's production of Hughie, and An American in Paris. She's a member of the Broadway League, a Tony Award voter, and a graduate of USC. She is the co-creator and founder of The Museum of Broadway in Time Square. She's phenomenal and an icon...
2024-03-0740 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#136- Gabrielle Beckford is Slaying Stereotypes: a Black Woman's Triumph in a Classic RoleBlack Hair in the Big Leagues welcomes the incomparable Gabrielle Beckford to the show! Host, Salisha Thomas sits down with former cast mate of Once Upon a One More Time on Broadway, Gabrielle Beckford. Gabrielle made a splash with her Broadway debut as the character, Rapunzel; smashing stereotypes and while giving a new twist to a classic. Hearing her story of wanting to see herself in the characters of the stories she watched growing up and how she gets to BE the representation that she wished she had, is nothing short of inspiring.See Gabrielle Beckford LIVE this February 5, 2024...
2024-01-0440 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#130- Basking in Gratitude and Abundance w/ Celeb Stylist Sophie RoseThis week on Black Hair in the Big Leagues, host Salisha Thomas sits down with celebrity stylist, Sophie Rose (Gutterman). She's been in the hair industry for over 10 years, is California based (but travels), and has worked for Italian Vogue, Hollywood Reporter, Harper's Baazar, Maybelline, Christian Dior, Karlie Kloss, Gwyneth Paltrow, and more! Sophie has styled hosts on ESPN and MTV, and done hair on Red Table Talk, Good Morning America, and the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The list goes on and on! She loves using Zotos Professional on her clients (including Salisha!)Learn more about your ad...
2023-06-0153 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#128- A Broadway Reality Check with Salome B Smith and Imani Pearl WilliamsThis episode was recorded during the Broadway Revival run of 1776 with a full cast of Women and Nonbinary actors and a whole lot of People of Color. Originally, 1776, a show about the making of the Declaration of Independence was performed by a cast of all white men (and a couple of women to play their wives). In this episode of Black Hair in the Big Leagues, Salome B Smith and Imani Pearl Williams joins host, Salisha Thomas. Imani Pearl Williams (she/her) toured with Pippin and Pretty Woman and made her broadway debut in 1776! Salome B Smith played Crystal...
2023-03-2337 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets CultureA Haircare Line That Will Change Your LifeGreg and Joanne Starkman join the lineup for Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas making history as the show's first guests who are not people of Color. And it is not by mistake. Greg and Joanne are the creators of a product line called INNERSENSE Organic Beauty. Innersense is all clean ingredients, there isn't a bunch of crap in it, and you get a LOT of bang for your buck. The bottles seem to last longer than expected; Because they aren't watered down, a little goes a long way! Innersense works on ALL hair types...
2023-03-1648 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#127- A Haircare Line That Will Change Your LifeGreg and Joanne Starkman join the lineup for Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas making history as the show's first guests who are not people of Color. And it is not by mistake. Greg and Joanne are the creators of a product line called INNERSENSE Organic Beauty. Innersense is all clean ingredients, there isn't a bunch of crap in it, and you get a LOT of bang for your buck. The bottles seem to last longer than expected; Because they aren't watered down, a little goes a long way! Innersense works on ALL hair types...
2023-03-1646 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets CultureThe Curl Doctor: Shai Amiel Shows You How to Care for Your CurlsThe One and Only Curl Doctor, Shai Amiel graces us with his presence this week on Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas. Shai has been in the business of hair (and in particular, CURLS) for over 20 years and it shows in his work. Getting in his chair at Capella Salon in Studio City is the equivalent of seeing the original Broadway cast of Hamilton: it feels like a moment in time, like history, a PRIVILEGE. Enjoy this episode as he humbly breaks it down on how to care for your tresses and how he decides...
2023-03-1047 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#126- The Curl Doctor: Shai Amiel Shows You How to Care for Your CurlsThe One and Only Curl Doctor, Shai Amiel graces us with his presence this week on Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas. Shai has been in the business of hair (and in particular, CURLS) for over 20 years and it shows in his work. Getting in his chair at Capella Salon in Studio City is the equivalent of seeing the original Broadway cast of Hamilton: it feels like a moment in time, like history, a PRIVILEGE. Enjoy this episode as he humbly breaks it down on how to care for your tresses and how he decides...
2023-03-1046 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#125- Hamilton's Marja Harmon Walks You Down the AisleFrom the 'And Peggy' cast of Hamilton on tour, Marja Harmon who's currently starring as Angelica Schuyler visits Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas! Marja is a light! A graduate of USC, she was in God Friended Me, Jessica Jones, and Madam Secretary. She's toured with The Lion King as Nala, and was on Broadway in Cat On a Hot Tin Roof and The Book of Mormon. Yes, she is the bomb.Follow Marja on Instagram at @missmarjaharmony or check her out on the Hamilton tour currently touring the country!Follow host, Salisha Thomas @salishathomas...
2023-02-2348 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#122- Women Supporting Women with Andrea BowmanEmancipation, The Watchmen, Lovecraft Country and now Oscar shortlisted celebrity stylist Andrea "Mona" Bowman stops by Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas. Other credits of Andrea's include working with Regina King, Anna Kendrick, working on Respect, Gifted, Just Mercy, Women of the Movement and Pitch Perfect 3.In this episode, Andrea discusses how her love for hair and helping others with their found her. She talks about hair health, and how when she was an underclassmen in college, one of the upper classmen teamed up with her forming a badass collaboration.Follow her Oscar journey on...
2023-02-0242 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#120- A Deep Dive with Cendie Stanford, founder of ACEs MatterCendie Stanford joins the Black Hair in the Big Leagues line up with host, Salisha Thomas! She's a started a non-profit called ACE's Matter. WHAT HAPPENS TO PEOPLE IN THEIR CHILDHOOD INFORMS WHAT KIND OF ADULTS THEY BECOME. ACEs Matter is an organization that helps us understand why we are the way we are and encourages more compassion.What is an ACE Score?Your ACE score can help provide information about potential risks later in life.A 10 question survey about childhood experiences, derived from a 1998 research study.ACEs rarely occur in isolation and multiple ACEs increases potential health and be...
2023-01-1430 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets CultureThe Illusion of Time with Dawn L TroupeDawn L Troupe joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues with Host Salisha Thomas. An actor, singer, artist mother, director, writer, and producer who has performed at just about every major regional house in the United States including but not limited to ART, Cal Shakes, Joes Pub, Hill Barn, Berkeley Rep, and Theatreworks, to name a few. And now Dawn has made her Broadway debut in the revival of 1776!Salisha here! Dawn is truly the gem of the earth. Dawn Troupe was there when I got my Equity Card back in 2014 in my first...
2022-12-1957 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#116- The Illusion of Time with Dawn L TroupeDawn L Troupe joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues with Host Salisha Thomas. An actor, singer, artist mother, director, writer, and producer who has performed at just about every major regional house in the United States including but not limited to ART, Cal Shakes, Joes Pub, Hill Barn, Berkeley Rep, and Theatreworks, to name a few. And now Dawn has made her Broadway debut in the revival of 1776!Salisha here! Dawn is truly the gem of the earth. Dawn Troupe was there when I got my Equity Card back in 2014 in my first professional show, Once On This...
2022-12-1955 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#115- Paving Your Own Path with Gisela AdisaGisela Adisa from 1776 on Broadway joins the Black Hair in the Big Leagues lineup with host, Salisha Thomas. Gisela is a Broadway, television, commercial, and voiceover actress. Some of her stage credits include the National Tour of Sister Act, she made her Broadway debut in Beautiful the Carole King Musical, and was nominated for an Ovation Award for her performance as Eartha Kitt in Lights Out: Nat King Cole, and at the time of this recording has been killing it in 1776 on Broadway as Robert Livingston.Gisela is a star, currently killing it at life, and we can't wait...
2022-12-0934 min
The Salisha Show with Salisha ThomasPaving Your Own Path with Gisela AdisaGisela Adisa from 1776 on Broadway joins the Black Hair in the Big Leagues lineup with host, Salisha Thomas. Gisela is a Broadway, television, commercial, and voiceover actress. Some of her stage credits include the National Tour of Sister Act, she made her Broadway debut in Beautiful the Carole King Musical, and was nominated for an Ovation Award for her performance as Eartha Kitt in Lights Out: Nat King Cole, and at the time of this recording has been killing it in 1776 on Broadway as Robert Livingston.Gisela is a star, currently killing it at...
2022-12-0935 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#114- FAT HAM'S Nikki Crawford and Adrianna MitchellNikki Crawford and Adrianna Mitchell join this week's episode on Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas! They are currently starring in the FAT HAM playing at the Public Theatre in New York City. Get your tickets Here.Nikki Crawford graduated from Carnegie Melon has been all over TV, film, and theater. She's performed live from regional houses across the country and has been on television in Criminal Minds, Pretty Little Liars, Malcom in the Middle, and let's not forget Martin, Living Single, and A Different World to name a few!Adrianna Mitchell graduated from Spellman...
2022-07-2132 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#113- Playwright and Performer: Roger Q. MasonRoger Q. Mason (Playwright) (they/them) joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas. They were recently touted by The Brooklyn Rail as "quickly becoming one of the most significant playwrights of the decade." Their playwriting has been seen on Broadway at Circle in the Square (Circle Reading Series); Off and Off-Off-Broadway at MCC Theatre with Carnegie Hall, La Mama ETC, New York Theatre Workshop, New Group, The Fire This Time Festival, Dixon Place, American Theatre of Actors, Flea Theatre, and Access Theater; and regionally at McCarter Theatre, Center Theatre Group, Victory Gardens, Chicago Dramatists, Steep...
2022-07-0742 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#112- Tony Award Nominated Actor from Paradise Square: Sidney DuPontTony Nominated actor, Sidney DuPont graces Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas! He is an actor, dancer, a cinematographer, director, and award winning screenwriter. He has toured with Memphis, a Chorus Line, and Beautiful as well as doing the Australian and Broadway companies of Beautiful and is now starring in Paradise Square on Broadway for which he has received his very first Tony Award Nomination. Sidney DuPont is kind, fun, talented and radiates "Black Boy Joy." And when he is on stage, he pours every ounce of his soul into every role he takes on...
2022-06-2538 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#110- Tony Nominated Director of Skin Of Our Teeth: Lileana Blain-CruzA graduate from Princeton AND Yale, Lileana Blain Cruz joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas. Lileana is the director of The Skin of Our Teeth on Broadway which also happens to be her Broadway directorial debut!!!! Go to the Beaumont Theatre at Lincoln Center in NYC to catch the show and follow Lileana @LileanaBlainCruzofficial or her website at www.lileanablaincruz.com.Follow Host, Salisha Thomas @salishathomas or her blog at www.salishathomas.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com Many thanks...
2022-05-2626 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#109- Broadway Swing Love: Keirsten Nicole Hodgens from Six the MusicalHAILING from Six the Musical on Broadway, Keirsten Nicole Hodgens joins the Black Hair in the Big Leagues lineup with host, Salisha Thomas. From Ball State University and swinging half the cast of Six on Broadway, she is black, queer, and a whole vibe. Follow her immediately @shespeaksmusic.Follow host, Salisha Thomas @salishathomas or read the blog at www.salishathomas.com.Black Hair in the Big Leagues is part of the Broadway Podcast Network.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com Many thanks to Gotham Network in...
2022-05-2448 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#96- Playwright Elizabeth AddisonBlack Hair in the Big Leagues welcomes Elizabeth Addison! Elizabeth is a writer, composer, lyricist and playwright, artist, activist, and entrepreneur. During the pandemic, she started an interview series called Chasing Beads, and she was recently accepted in the Muse mentorship program where she's mentored by Broadway composers and musicians. In this episode, Salisha Thomas and Elizabeth Addison sit down and discuss Elizabeth's journey to writing, her play: This is Treatment, and taking up space on the "other" side of the table as a Black woman.Follow Elizabeth @elizabeth.addison3Follow host, Salisha @salishathomasLearn more about your ad choices...
2022-03-0349 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#87- A Message From Your Host, Salisha ThomasHey Y'all, It's me Salisha your host of Black Hair in the Big Leagues. I thought I'd just sit down and have a talk just you and me this week. It's something I've been wanting to do. I keep it short and sweet but I hope you enjoy and can relate. Let me know your thoughts friends. Shoot me a message on my insta @salishathomas or leave me a review so I can read it. I have so much love for you my dear listener and hope you continue to be inspired.I'm excited to embark on Black History...
2022-01-2717 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets CultureA Message From Your Host, Salisha ThomasHey Y'all, It's me Salisha your host of Black Hair in the Big Leagues. I thought I'd just sit down and have a talk just you and me this week. It's something I've been wanting to do. I keep it short and sweet but I hope you enjoy and can relate. Let me know your thoughts friends. Shoot me a message on my insta @salishathomas or leave me a review so I can read it. I have so much love for you my dear listener and hope you continue to be inspired.I'm excited to embark on...
2022-01-2719 min
The Salisha Show with Salisha ThomasGaining Confidence on Stage and In Life with Amy Hillner LarsenA Chat with Amy Hillner LarsenJoin another conversation of The Salisha Show with your favorite host, Salisha Thomas. Today we are excited to have Amy Larsen in our show. She is from New York and is married to Kevin Larsen. Since she graduated from Wagner College, where she studied Theatre, Amy has worked with various people and organizations, such as the Royal Caribbean Cruises and the Priscilla Queen of the desert-the musical.Larsen previously starred in the off-Broadway production “A Musical About Star Wars,” which was set on Staten Island, “The Marvelo...
2022-01-1131 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#82- Gaining Confidence on Stage and In Life with Amy Hillner LarsenA Chat with Amy Hillner LarsenJoin another conversation of The Salisha Show with your favorite host, Salisha Thomas. Today we are excited to have Amy Larsen in our show. She is from New York and is married to Kevin Larsen. Since she graduated from Wagner College, where she studied Theatre, Amy has worked with various people and organizations, such as the Royal Caribbean Cruises and the Priscilla Queen of the desert-the musical.Larsen previously starred in the off-Broadway production “A Musical About Star Wars,” which was set on Staten Island, “The Marvelous Wonderettes" and “Newsical The Musical.” She also played Tra...
2022-01-1130 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets CultureGaining Confidence on Stage and In Life with Amy Hillner LarsenA Chat with Amy Hillner LarsenJoin another conversation of The Salisha Show with your favorite host, Salisha Thomas. Today we are excited to have Amy Larsen in our show. She is from New York and is married to Kevin Larsen. Since she graduated from Wagner College, where she studied Theatre, Amy has worked with various people and organizations, such as the Royal Caribbean Cruises and the Priscilla Queen of the desert-the musical.Larsen previously starred in the off-Broadway production “A Musical About Star Wars,” which was set on Staten Island, “The Marvelo...
2022-01-1132 min
The Salisha Show with Salisha ThomasLiving in Abundance with MiMi Scardulla (Backstage at the Britney Musical)Join another conversation of The Salisha Show with your favorite host, Salisha Thomas. Today we are excited to have MiMi Scardulla in our show. MiMi is a performer originally from Louisiana. She has been seen Off-Broadway in Gigantic, We are the Tigers, and on Kristin Chenoweth's For the Girls. She has worked as an assistant to Chase Brock, Lorin Lotarro, and Spencer Liff. She is also Kristin Chenoweth's Associate Choreographer.MiMi is ecstatic to keep working on Once Upon a One More Time when this "Intermission" is over! All s...
2022-01-0432 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#80- Living in Abundance with MiMi Scardulla (Backstage at the Britney Musical)Join another conversation of The Salisha Show with your favorite host, Salisha Thomas. Today we are excited to have MiMi Scardulla in our show. MiMi is a performer originally from Louisiana. She has been seen Off-Broadway in Gigantic, We are the Tigers, and on Kristin Chenoweth's For the Girls. She has worked as an assistant to Chase Brock, Lorin Lotarro, and Spencer Liff. She is also Kristin Chenoweth's Associate Choreographer.MiMi is ecstatic to keep working on Once Upon a One More Time when this "Intermission" is over! All she wants is to spread glitter, self-love, and joy to...
2022-01-0431 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets CultureLiving in Abundance with MiMi Scardulla (Backstage at the Britney Musical)Join another conversation of The Salisha Show with your favorite host, Salisha Thomas. Today we are excited to have MiMi Scardulla in our show. MiMi is a performer originally from Louisiana. She has been seen Off-Broadway in Gigantic, We are the Tigers, and on Kristin Chenoweth's For the Girls. She has worked as an assistant to Chase Brock, Lorin Lotarro, and Spencer Liff. She is also Kristin Chenoweth's Associate Choreographer.MiMi is ecstatic to keep working on Once Upon a One More Time when this "Intermission" is over! All s...
2022-01-0433 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets CultureRaymond J Lee: A Backstage Conversation with a Working TV, Voiceover and Broadway StarJoin another conversation of The Salisha Show with your favorite host, Salisha Thomas. Today we are excited to have Raymond J. Lee on our show. Ray is an actor/singer who resides and works from New York City. He has appeared on Broadway, television, film, and voiceovers. Ray’s Broadway credits include; Aladdin, Anything Goes, Groundhog Day, Honeymoon in Vegas, and Mamma Mia! Film/TV credits include Marriage Story, Ghost Town, "Succession,” “Billions,” “Red Oaks,” and “Smash.”Voiceover credits include projects for Dreamworks, Netflix, and Penguin Random House. He is a proud RTVF gr...
2021-12-2820 min
The Salisha Show with Salisha ThomasRaymond J Lee: A Backstage Conversation with a Working TV, Voiceover and Broadway StarJoin another conversation of The Salisha Show with your favorite host, Salisha Thomas. Today we are excited to have Raymond J. Lee on our show. Ray is an actor/singer who resides and works from New York City. He has appeared on Broadway, television, film, and voiceovers. Ray’s Broadway credits include; Aladdin, Anything Goes, Groundhog Day, Honeymoon in Vegas, and Mamma Mia! Film/TV credits include Marriage Story, Ghost Town, "Succession,” “Billions,” “Red Oaks,” and “Smash.”Voiceover credits include projects for Dreamworks, Netflix, and Penguin Random House. He is a proud RTVF gr...
2021-12-2819 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#78- Raymond J Lee: A Backstage Conversation with a Working TV, Voiceover and Broadway StarJoin another conversation of The Salisha Show with your favorite host, Salisha Thomas. Today we are excited to have Raymond J. Lee on our show. Ray is an actor/singer who resides and works from New York City. He has appeared on Broadway, television, film, and voiceovers. Ray’s Broadway credits include; Aladdin, Anything Goes, Groundhog Day, Honeymoon in Vegas, and Mamma Mia! Film/TV credits include Marriage Story, Ghost Town, "Succession,” “Billions,” “Red Oaks,” and “Smash.”Voiceover credits include projects for Dreamworks, Netflix, and Penguin Random House. He is a proud RTVF graduate from Northwestern University. Find out more in this con...
2021-12-2817 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets CultureFrom West Side Story to the Broadway Stage with Jennifer FlorentinoJoin another conversation of The Salisha Show with your favorite host, Salisha Thomas. Jennifer Florentino joins me in this wonderful episode as we chat about Spielberg’s West Side Story. West Side Story is an American musical drama film directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins. It is a film adaptation of the 1957 Broadway musical of the same name, which tells the story of a forbidden romance between a young American street gang member from Manhattan who falls in love with a Puerto Rican girl from the "wrong side of the tracks."Jennifer Florentino is an...
2021-12-2130 minThe Salisha Show with Salisha ThomasFrom West Side Story to the Broadway Stage with Jennifer FlorentinoJoin another conversation of The Salisha Show with your favorite host, Salisha Thomas. Jeniffer Florentino joins me in this wonderful episode as we chat about Spielberg’s West Side Story. West Side Story is an American musical drama film directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins. It is a film adaptation of the 1957 Broadway musical of the same name, which tells the story of a forbidden romance between a young American street gang member from Manhattan who falls in love with a Puerto Rican girl from the "wrong side of the tracks."Jennifer Florentino is an...
2021-12-2129 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#76- From West Side Story to the Broadway Stage with Jennifer FlorentinoJoin another conversation of The Salisha Show with your favorite host, Salisha Thomas. Jennifer Florentino joins me in this wonderful episode as we chat about Spielberg’s West Side Story. West Side Story is an American musical drama film directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins. It is a film adaptation of the 1957 Broadway musical of the same name, which tells the story of a forbidden romance between a young American street gang member from Manhattan who falls in love with a Puerto Rican girl from the "wrong side of the tracks."Jennifer Florentino is an actress known for Is...
2021-12-2128 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets CultureThe Wonder Weirs: Big-Dreaming Broadway-Bound 8 Year Old SistersMeet Mila Weir and Andrianna Weir.Join another conversation of The Salisha Show with your favorite host, Salisha Thomas. Mila Weir and Adrianna Weir, two sweet kids, join me in this exciting episode. They are actors, models, competitive dancers, and sisters. They play the role of Little Girls for the World Premiere of Britney Spears Musical, Once Upon a One More Time. Find out more in this conversation.Tune in!During this episode, you will learn:[00:06] What’s in for you in today’s episode; meet...
2021-12-1419 minThe Salisha Show with Salisha ThomasThe Wonder Weirs: Big-Dreaming Broadway-Bound 8 Year Old SistersMeet Mila Weir and Andrianna Weir.Join another conversation of The Salisha Show with your favorite host, Salisha Thomas. Mila Weir and Adrianna Weir, two sweet kids, join me in this exciting episode. They are actors, models, competitive dancers, and sisters. They play the role of Little Girls for the World Premiere of Britney Spears Musical, Once Upon a One More Time. Find out more in this conversation.Tune in!During this episode, you will learn:[00:06] What’s in for you in today’s episode; meet...
2021-12-1418 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#74- The Wonder Weirs: Big-Dreaming Broadway-Bound 8 Year Old SistersMeet Mila Weir and Andrianna Weir.Join another conversation of The Salisha Show with your favorite host, Salisha Thomas. Mila Weir and Adrianna Weir, two sweet kids, join me in this exciting episode. They are actors, models, competitive dancers, and sisters. They play the role of Little Girls for the World Premiere of Britney Spears Musical, Once Upon a One More Time. Find out more in this conversation.Tune in!During this episode, you will learn:[00:06] What’s in for you in today’s episode; meet the Weir sisters[01:10] We are barely seven and eight years old[01:27] How long have...
2021-12-1417 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#70- Trevor The Musical Producers Open Up About Life Behind The MusicalOn today’s episode of The Salisha Show, host Salisha Thomas sits down with two of the producers of the new off-Broadway show Trevor the Musical: Josie Bray and John Ambrosino. John and Josie recall transitioning from artists to producers and how they became a business partnership in addition to lifelong friends. They discuss what goes into producing a show with New York dreams, how long it can take, how to cultivate a safe environment for the actors, and how doing work that is meaningful to them makes the whole process worth it. Josie Bray is a choregrapher, director, pr...
2021-11-3039 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#69- The Public's Cullud WattahShowing now until December 12th at The Public theater in New York City, Cullud Wattah stars Alicia Pilgrim and Lauren F. Walker join host, Salisha Thomas on this week's episode of Black Hair in the Big Leagues. Get your tickets and see them live NOW!https://publictheater.org/productions/season/2122/cullud-wattah/ Follow Alicia @atribecalledaliciaFollow Lauren @lovevolvzFollow host, Salisha Thomas @salishathomasLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com Many thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and...
2021-11-2536 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#66- Allowing Yourself to Live Your Absolute Best Life w/ DeLaney WestfallOf all the people who have ever been born, less than one percent have a natural talent for doing what they do more effectively and creatively than others. The other ninety-nine percent of the people either have to learn their habits from someone else or develop them through trial and error. Today’s episode is graced by DeLaney Westfall, a Broadway actor known for her roles in Beautiful the Musical and Kinky Boots.Join another conversation of The Salisha Show with me as I chat with DeLaney Westfall, an actor, singer, & dancer originally from St. George, Utah. After graduating wi...
2021-11-1630 minThe Salisha Show with Salisha ThomasAllowing Yourself to Live Your Absolute Best LifeOf all the people who have ever been born, less than one percent have a natural talent for doing what they do more effectively and creatively than others. The other ninety-nine percent of the people either have to learn their habits from someone else or develop them through trial and error. Today’s episode is graced by DeLaney Westfall, a Broadway actor known for her roles in Beautiful the Musical and Kinky Boots.Join another conversation of The Salisha Show with me as I chat with DeLaney Westfall, an actor, singer, & dancer originally from St...
2021-11-1632 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets CultureAllowing Yourself to Live Your Absolute Best LifeOf all the people who have ever been born, less than one percent have a natural talent for doing what they do more effectively and creatively than others. The other ninety-nine percent of the people either have to learn their habits from someone else or develop them through trial and error. Today’s episode is graced by DeLaney Westfall, a Broadway actor known for her roles in Beautiful the Musical and Kinky Boots.Join another conversation of The Salisha Show with me as I chat with DeLaney Westfall, an actor, singer, & dancer originally from St...
2021-11-1633 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets CultureSalisha Reunites with her Trevor The Musical CastFeatured on today’s episode, Salisha chats with Isabel Kaegi, Eli Tokash (who played Trevor in the musical), Justin O'Brien and Jhardon DiShon MiltonSalisha starts the conversation by asking the guests about their experience in this pandemic where they all worked on improving themselves and were happy and confident in the work that they have been able to do, even though some of them didn’t have work for more than a year. They learned to know when and where to be in control of things by finding a silver lining with people being forced to go ho...
2021-08-2432 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#48- Salisha Reunites with her Trevor The Musical CastFeatured on today’s episode, Salisha chats with Isabel Kaegi, Eli Tokash (who played Trevor in the musical), Justin O'Brien and Jhardon DiShon MiltonSalisha starts the conversation by asking the guests about their experience in this pandemic where they all worked on improving themselves and were happy and confident in the work that they have been able to do, even though some of them didn’t have work for more than a year. They learned to know when and where to be in control of things by finding a silver lining with people being forced to go home and stay...
2021-08-2430 minThe Salisha Show with Salisha ThomasSalisha Reunites with her Trevor The Musical CastFeatured on today’s episode, Salisha chats with Isabel Kaegi, Eli Tokash (who played Trevor in the musical), Justin O'Brien and Jhardon DiShon MiltonSalisha starts the conversation by asking the guests about their experience in this pandemic where they all worked on improving themselves and were happy and confident in the work that they have been able to do, even though some of them didn’t have work for more than a year. They learned to know when and where to be in control of things by finding a silver lining with people being forced to go ho...
2021-08-2431 min
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2021-07-2900 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#40- The Salisha Show is coming YOUR Way: TrailerAre you ready for The Salisha Show? It's coming your way August 10, 2021 everywhere you listen to podcasts. Hosted by Broadway star Salisha Thomas, each episode brings you great conversations with great people. Looking for a high vibe, upbeat and uplifting conversation to power through your day? Tune into The Salisha Show!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com Many thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and Big Red Studios for the intro video wherever...
2021-07-2900 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#39- Textured Hair in Politics & Pageants w/ Cierra JacksonCierra Jackson is a political and Pageant Queen POWERHOUSE. When we recorded this episode in the winter of the Pandemic, she was Miss DC USA. Since then, she has officially become the longest reigning Miss DC USA in the history of the pageant. She crowned the new Miss DC and has now become the new Miss Black International Ambassador!! She's a model, an entrepreneur, has an online jewelry business which you can check out at @cierras_corner. She started a program called She Should Run which encourages and equips women with the tools needed to run for political office...
2021-07-2942 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#35- Todrick Hall on Black Hair in the Big LeagueSalisha Thomas sits down with the one and only Todrick Hall to discuss his journey to stardom, and of course, HAIR! Todrick is a choreographer, actor, dancer, singer, songwriter and director, who first became famous as a contestant on American Idol before going viral with his online Disney re-working videos. He is an absolute trailblazer, and huge inspiration for people all over the world. Todrick slays the game on the stage and on screen, starring in Broadway shows such as Kinky Boots, Waitress, and Chicago. He has choreographed for Beyoncè and RuPaul's Drag Race, and he continues to amaze h...
2021-06-1756 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets CultureInterview with Todrick HallSalisha Thomas sits down with the one and only Todrick Hall to discuss his journey to stardom, and of course, HAIR! Todrick is a choreographer, actor, dancer, singer, songwriter and director, who first became famous as a contestant on American Idol before going viral with his online Disney re-working videos. He is an absolute trailblazer, and huge inspiration for people all over the world. Todrick slays the game on the stage and on screen, starring in Broadway shows such as Kinky Boots, Waitress, and Chicago. He has choreographed for Beyoncè and RuPaul's Drag Race, and he continues to amaze h...
2021-06-171h 00The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#23- MISS AMERICA 2010: Caressa CameronWe simply cannot celebrate Women's Month without uplifting my favorite Miss America: Caressa Cameron (now Jackson): Miss America 2010. Hailing from Virginia, Caressa is the first Black Miss Virginia (2009) who went on to become the 8th Black Miss America. And as expected, she is warm, gracious, eloquent, intelligent, out of this world yet somehow still giving off Girl Next Door vibes. She is goals inside and out and her presence is simply mesmerizing. She is now the Founder and CEO of Caressed by Design, a wedding planning service.Follow Caressa: @caressacameronjackson and @caressedby design.Follow Host Salisha Thomas: @salishathomasBlog: www...
2021-03-2547 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#22- Natasha FraterCurrently starring in Voyeur: The Windows of Toulouse Letrec in Greenwich Village, Natasha Frater joins the Black Hair in the Big Leagues family. FINALLY, THEATER!!!! IT'S HAPPENING! Slowly but surely. In this episode, host, Salisha Thomas asks all the questions about this Pandemic-friendly outdoor show in New York City: Is it safe? How does it work? Are people masked? Natasha answers all the questions and then some. It's feeling like a glimmer of hope for the Broadway industry.See show dates/times and get tickets here: https://unmakinglautrecplay.com/ Follow Natasha at @natashafrater and check out her website at...
2021-03-2033 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#21- Vegan Mom of 4 Blogger: CHANTEA MCINTYREChantea McIntyre is a real life superhero and powerhouse. A mentor, a mother to four gorgeous children, blogger, influencer, and all around badass, Chantea is CONSTANTLY leveling up and challenging herself to get to the next level. A former Miss Fresno County, Miss Tulare, and Mrs. California, she has mastered the art of making anything glamorous and following her journey is like taking a free Masterclass in How To Conquer the World and Look Good Doing It.Follow Chantea McIntyre: @chanteamcintyre and her blog at www.ChanteaMcIntyre.com.Follow Salisha Thomas: @salishathomasBlog: www.salishathomas.comFollow Black Hair in the...
2021-03-1827 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#20- The Good Place: TIANA OKOYEMaking her Broadway Debut in the Cher Show in NYC, this UCLA grad is no stranger to big stages including the Hollywood Bowl (Mamma Mia, A Chorus Line) and some of the yummiest Live musicals on TV including Hairspray Live and Grease Live. In Southern California, Tiana Okoye was Disney's first Black Elsa in FROZEN: Live at the Hyperion. You can catch her on The Good Place and HBO's Silicon Valley. With the curls and body of a goddess, you're gonna wanna stalk the crap out of her.Follow Tiana Okoye: @tee_ohhhFollow Salisha Thomas: @salishathomasBlog: www.salishathomas.comFollow...
2021-03-1147 min
Broadway Bible SchoolEP 9 Joshua Ch 1-6Welcome to Broadway Bible School! I'm your host Salisha Thomas and today we are covering the first few chapters in the Book of Joshua. You know that story about Jericho? This is it. Alright let's get to it!
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2021-03-0713 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#19- Black History Month Bonus EP: CHERYL MORROWHost Salisha discusses the science and technology of Black hair with Cheryl Morrow, CEO of the California Curl Company, and daughter of its founder, world-renowned, Willie Morrow. Willie Morrow is famous for coining "the blowout" era and is the inventor of the blow attachment comb for hair dryers.Watch 400 Years Without A Comb at the following link: https://youtu.be/B6Lg9IWFDLg Get a glimpse of the 400 Years Without A Comb Museum at the following link: https://youtu.be/H7fRG-3dDDQFollow Cheryl Morrow: www.facebook.com/thecherylmorrowFollow Salisha Thomas: @salishathomasBlog: www.salishathomas.comFollow Black Hair in the...
2021-02-2844 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets CultureBHM Bonus EP: CHERYL MORROWHost Salisha discusses the science and technology of Black hair with Cheryl Morrow, CEO of the California Curl Company, and daughter of its founder, world-renowned, Willie Morrow. Willie Morrow is famous for coining "the blowout" era and is the inventor of the blow attachment comb for hair dryers.Watch 400 Years Without A Comb at the following link: https://youtu.be/B6Lg9IWFDLg Get a glimpse of the 400 Years Without A Comb Museum at the following link: https://youtu.be/H7fRG-3dDDQFollow Cheryl Morrow: www.facebook.com/thecherylmorrowFollow S...
2021-02-2849 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#18- SIMONE IMAANI: World Record for Largest AfroSimone Imaani (also, Simone Williams) has gone down in history for currently holding the Guinness Book of World Records for the LARGEST afro., with her afro measuring in at a whopping 4 feet and 10 inches in circumference! A fashion designer hailing from Brooklyn, this Vegan powerhouse is humble and AWE-INSPIRING. There's no better way to begin to bring Black History Month to a close than with this episode. If you're trying to grow your afro, go ahead and grab a note pad, because Simone lets you in and lays it down.Follow Simone Imaani on IG @simonerellbess. (Follow her fashion...
2021-02-2541 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets CultureBroadway's Ain't Too Proud Nasia ThomasSalisha Thomas sits down with Nasia Thomas (no relation, by the way), where Nasia makes the poignant point that “our hair is not the problem” while discussing the issue of Black hair with our host. Nasia was a cast member of the National Tour and the Broadway cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and was an original cast member of Broadway musical Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, playing Mama Rose. You can see Nasia in an upcoming streaming production of the The Last Five Years February 11-25, produced by Out of the Box Thea...
2021-02-1840 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#17- Broadway's Ain't Too Proud Nasia ThomasSalisha Thomas sits down with Nasia Thomas (no relation, by the way), where Nasia makes the poignant point that “our hair is not the problem” while discussing the issue of Black hair with our host. Nasia was a cast member of the National Tour and the Broadway cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and was an original cast member of Broadway musical Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, playing Mama Rose. You can see Nasia in an upcoming streaming production of the The Last Five Years February 11-25, produced by Out of the Box Thea...
2021-02-1835 minBroadway Bible SchoolEp 2 GenesisWelcome back to another episode of *goes to look up the title that I wrote down* Broadway Bible School! Salisha Thomas here and we are working our way through Genesis. We'll get through this mammoth of a Book within 4 episodes. We are breakin it down with Abraham today. I hope you have fun listening to me retelling these iconic stories, but also I pray that this whets your appetite to go check it out for yourself! Let me know what you think: leave a review or find me on Instagram @salishathomas and drop me a note.
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2021-01-2420 minBroadway Bible SchoolWelcome to Broadway Bible School Ep 1Hey You All, I'm Salisha Thomas (@salishathomas) and I'm just here to tell stories. Listen-I ain't nobody's theologian or preacher. I'm an actress on Broadway and I like to write and tell stories. I love to read, but when it comes to the Bible, I usually meditate on a couple verses at a time. I read through the Bible in its entirety last year which was my first time doing that as an adult, and I fell in love with the text. There are so many stories and details that honestly...this podcast is a way for me...
2021-01-2435 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#14- Jagged Little Pill's DEANNE STEWARTHost Salisha talks with Deanne Stewart, who recently made her Broadway debut on the Alanis Morrissette-inspired rock musical, Jagged Little Pill,. They discuss being "conditioned to the European standards of beauty" and finding the beauty within their own natural hair while on Broadway.Follow Deanne Stewart:Instagram: @deannestewartFor more information on Claim Our Space founded by Marla Louissaint, go to claimourspace.com or follow on IG @claimourspacenowFor more information on Oyin Handmade products, go to oyinhandmade.com or follow on IG @oyinhandmadeFollow Salisha Thomas:Instagram @salishathomasBlog: www.salishathomas.comFollow Black Hair in the Big LeaguesInstagram @blackhairpodcastWant some podcast perks...
2021-01-2146 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets CultureJagged Little Pill's DEANNE STEWARTHost Salisha talks with Deanne Stewart, who recently made her Broadway debut on the Alanis Morrissette-inspired rock musical, Jagged Little Pill,. They discuss being "conditioned to the European standards of beauty" and finding the beauty within their own natural hair while on Broadway.Follow Deanne Stewart:Instagram: @deannestewartFor more information on Claim Our Space founded by Marla Louissaint, go to claimourspace.com or follow on IG @claimourspacenowFor more information on Oyin Handmade products, go to oyinhandmade.com or follow on IG @oyinhandmadeFollow Salisha Thomas:...
2021-01-2150 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#11- Recording Artist and Broadway Star, Patrice CovingtonPatrice Covington just dropped a hit single 'My Favorite Things' available now anywhere you can stream music. She has sung back up for Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, and Stevie Wonder. She was in the original Broadway cast of The Color Purple and can SING. DOWN. And she just finished recording her first series regular. Stay tuned and up to date with Patrice Here!Follow Patrice on instagram @PatriceCovingtonSupport Black Hair in the Big Leagues podcast @blackhairpodcast or on Patreon HERE!Follow Salisha @salishathomas and at www.salishathomas.comShoutout to the The Broadway Podcast Network (@broadwaypodcastnetwork) and to Will Tin...
2020-12-2437 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#10- Beautiful the Carole King Musical: Ladies EditionThis episode features Kris Roberts (Little Shop of Horrors), TyNia Brandon (Lion King), Gabrielle Elisabeth (Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Kerissa Arrington Jessie (Sister Act), Rosharra Francis (EP "I'm the Girl) and is hosted by Salisha Thomas. Sharing a dressing room on Broadway at the Sondheim, these six ladies reunite for a true life Dressing Room Conversation.Follow the ladies:Kris Roberts IG @krisroberts22; Click Here to let Kris plan your next vacation!TyNia Brandon IG @thetybrandGabrielle Elisabeth IG @gabelisabeth; Click Here for her Blog!Kerissa Arrington Jessie IG @lovekerissaRosharra Francis IG @rosharrafrancisHost, Salisha Thomas @salishathomas @blackhairpodcast www.salishathomas.comTheme song...
2020-12-1755 min
The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets CultureBeautiful the Carole King Musical: Ladies EditionThis episode features Kris Roberts (Little Shop of Horrors), TyNia Brandon (Lion King), Gabrielle Elisabeth (Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Kerissa Arrington Jessie (Sister Act), Rosharra Francis (EP "I'm the Girl) and is hosted by Salisha Thomas. Sharing a dressing room on Broadway at the Sondheim, these six ladies reunite for a true life Dressing Room Conversation.Follow the ladies:Kris Roberts IG @krisroberts22; Click Here to let Kris plan your next vacation!TyNia Brandon IG @thetybrandGabrielle Elisabeth IG @gabelisabeth; Click Here for her Blog!Kerissa Arrington Jessie IG @lovekerissa
2020-12-171h 00The Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#4- Interview with Miss USA 2019, Cheslie KrystHost, Salisha Thomas sits down with the reigning Miss USA, Cheslie Kryst days before she crowns the next Miss USA on November 9th. In addition to being a national title holder in one of the world's most renowned pageants, she is also a lawyer, correspondent for Extra TV, and runs a Fashion Blog for the working woman called White Collar Glam. Cheslie shares how she maintains her (hair) crown, her hair journey, and how she gained hair confidence before it was what it is today.Follow Cheslie Kryst:Instagram @Chesliekryst @MissUSAWhite Collar Glam fashion blog: www.whitecollarglam.comFollow Salisha...
2020-11-0535 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#3- Jessie Hooker Bailey, Waitress on BroadwaySalisha Thomas sits down with the energetic, fun-loving Jessie Hooker Bailey (Waitress, Beautiful) and they are diving into Hair Journey. Jessie describes not even knowing where to begin with her hair, to experimenting, to ultimately becoming a natural hair bride. (Pictures available on the @blackhairpodcast Instagram page.)Follow Jessie Hooker Bailey @jessiehookerbaileyFollow Salisha @salishathomasFollow Black Hair in the Big Leagues @blackhairpodcastPatreon coming soon!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com Many thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the...
2020-10-2943 minThe Salisha Show-Where Broadway Meets Culture#2- Interview with Joanna Jones, Broadway's HamiltonSalisha Thomas sits down with Broadway's Joanna Jones. Joanna made her Broadway debut in Hamilton as Peggy/Maria Reynolds and is slated to open the Los Angeles touring company of Hamilton as Eliza.Follow Joanna Jones on IG @joannaalexisjonesFollow Salisha on IG @salishathomasPart of the Broadway Podcast Network.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.com Many thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and Big Red Studios for the intro video wherever you watch the...
2020-10-2234 min