TENTANG EPISODE INI
New BGR's Backstage Buzz Podcast Episode! This one’s packed with Michigan pride and powerful stories!
Meet Paul Louis Lessard — Okemos native and current King George in the Hamilton national tour! From King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar’s 50th Anniversary Tour to 20+ regional theatre productions, Paul brings the royalty and the receipts. Trained at Interlochen Center for the Arts, University of Michigan, and the London Dramatic Academy.
Hosts Jennifer Pascua and Steve Steketee take you behind the scenes—on the road at City Built Brewing Company. CEO Edwin Collazo talks about the Puerto Rican connection to Hamilton and the inspiration behind their beer, Story of Tonight. Learn why supporting nonprofits like Broadway Grand Rapids matters.
BGR also spotlights community partner, Refugee Education Center CEO Meg Derrer shares how they're helping families rebuild in West Michigan—and how you can reflect on "Where your story begins."
Thank you to our show sponsors: BISSELL, Inc., Independent Bank, Miller Johnson, and MillerKnoll Foundation.
Title Sponsor: FifthThird and Season Sponsor: Meijer
