14 Best Artistic Director Podcasts

1. Conversations on Dance

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Conversations on Dance is an award winning podcast hosted by former Miami City Ballet dancers Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden . Since 2016, the podcast has provided an inside look at the world of dance through in-depth interviews with the field's most influential dancers, choreographers, musicians, directors, and educators. With a mission to educate, inspire, and connect, Conversations on Dance goes beyond performance to uncover the stories, insights, and artistry that shape the dance world today...more Hosts Rebecca King Ferraro, Michael Sean Breeden
Producer/Network Michael Sean Breeden & Rebecca King Ferraro
Email ****@conversationsondancepod.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Amy Watson, Louis DeFelice +36 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 313 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. City Ballet The Podcast

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Welcome to City Ballet The Podcast, an exploration of New York City Ballet where we'll journey through our history, delve into our new and existing repertory, and reveal insider tidbits.Each season of City Ballet The Podcast features episodes that span three topics: New Combinations hosted by Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan, Hear the Dance hosted by dance educator and former NYCB dancer Silas Farley, and See the Music hosted by Music Director Andrew Litton.more Hosts Wendy Whelan, Silas Farley, Andrew Litton
Producer/Network New York City Ballet
Email ****@nycballet.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Tiler Peck, Christopher Wheeldon +6 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 187Facebook 879.7KTwitter 143.4K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact

3. Movers & Shapers: A Dance Podcast

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Bringing to you the personal stories, experiences, and ideas from those who shape the dance field through autobiographical interviews. Hosted by Erin Carlisle Norton, Artistic Director of the NJ/NYC all-female dance company The Moving Architects. New interviews available every other week.more Host Erin Carlisle Norton
Producer/Network The Moving Architects
Email ****@themovingarchitects.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Kitty McNamee, Bhumi B Patel +5 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 43Facebook 1.2KTwitter 931Instagram 2.5K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Theater Forward

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From Forward Theater Company, a podcast featuring Jen Uphoff Gray, Julie Swenson and Mike Fischer as they discuss theater issues on a local, regional, and national level.
Hosts Julie Swenson, Mike Fischer, Jen Uphoff Gray
Producer/Network Jen Uphoff Gray, Julie Swenson, and Mike Fischer | Forward Theater Company
Email ****@forwardtheater.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Suzan Fete, Scott Haden
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 25 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. The StageLync Podcast

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The StageLync Podcast explores and exposes the amazing stories of people across the globe working in live entertainment and performing arts, onstage and backstage. Join us as we celebrate the creativity, resilience, and human expression that define the performing arts.more Hosts Anna Robb, Ana Aguilera
Producer/Network StageLync
Email ****@stagelync.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Erica McCalman, Donna Walker-Kuhne +11 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Uptown Drama

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Join Artistic Director, Jeffrey Schmidt and Associate Artistic Director, Christie Vela on their short Uptown adventures! Meet their friends/colleagues and gain some insight into the challenges and joys of making live theatre in the heart of one Dallas' busiest neighborhoods.Special thanks to Jim/John Make Noise for our intro musicmore Producer/Network Theatre Three
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Company Secrets: Ballet Unfiltered

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Pull back the curtain on the professional dance world.Hosted by Jared Redick, Company Secrets features candid conversations with Artistic Directors and industry leaders who share the real stories behind auditions, casting, company life, and artistic vision.From navigating contracts to embracing career pivots, this podcast offers insider knowledge for young dancers striving to thrive in the ballet world—and for anyone who loves the art form and wants to understand what really happens behind the scenes.Whether you're a student, educator, emerging artist, or lifelong fan, Company Secrets is y..more Host Jared Redick
Email ****@companysecretspodcast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Sir Matthew Bourne, Dr. Brenda Dixon-Gottschild +6 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 24 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Stage Lights and Stories: 50 Years of Theatre Antigonish

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In this special five-part podcast series, longtime volunteer and performer, Janet Becigneul, sits down with each of the Artistic Directors who have led Theatre Antigonish over the past 50 years. These conversations — recorded live on the Bauer Theatre stage — offer rare insight into the vision, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped half a century of performance.more Email ****@stfx.ca
Recent Guests James Colbeck, Jeannie MacKay-Smith +3 more
Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. The Theatre of Others Podcast

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From 2020-2025, Co-artistic Directors and Theatre educators Adam Marple and Budi Miller discussed the Theatre moving past the Covid-19 shutdown with topics such as the roles of the Audience, Actor, Director, Playwright, and Space in our new reality. They had over 30k+ listeners in over 96 countries and were among the top 5% of podcasts in the world, also producing and premiering 16 new audio plays from playwrights from around the globe. Music credit Intro: Jack Burmeister Music Credit Outro: https://www.purple-planet.com http://www.theatreofothers.commore Producer/Network Adam Marple and Budi Miller
Email ****@theatreofothers.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 35Facebook 427Instagram 1.1K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Stage Advice with Jillian Keiley

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What are some of the most intriguing challenges that Artistic Directors face every day? Join NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley as she chats with Artistic Directors and Directors about the daily dilemmas, tough questions and thorny challenges that come with the job. When your job is bringing people together, how do you keep from falling apart?more Producer/Network Canada's National Arts Centre
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 24 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Ballet Idaho Out Loud

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The behind the scenes world of a ballet company is just as beautiful and exciting as the dances that are performed on stage. Every week you can explore this landscape with Ballet Idaho's Artistic Director Garrett Anderson and Associate Artistic Director Anne Mueller as your guides. You will get a glimpse into the daily lives of dancers, discover the creative process of world renowned choreographers, and learn more of why the art of dance is more relevant today than ever before. Please email us at ****@balletidaho.org with any questions or comments; we'd love to hear from you!more Producer/Network Anne Mueller
Email ****@balletidaho.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 12.1KInstagram 11.7K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. TA(L)KING DIRECTION

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In Conversation, The Drama League's acclaimed series of live discussions with the directors who are changing the face of theater, television, and film, is now online! The process of creating art is revealed in these intimate, surprising, and wide-ranging conversations with award-winning creators from around the world...more Producer/Network The Drama League
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Director's Viewpoint | Paper Mill Playhouse

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Listen in as Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee interviews the directors and creatives behind each show in the Paper Mill Playhouse mainstage season.
Producer/Network Paper Mill Playhouse
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Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Melbourne Theatre Company

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Welcome to the audio library of Melbourne's home of theatre, MTC. Hear from actors and creatives including David Hare, Missy Higgins, Barrie Kosky, Jamie Lloyd, Miriam Margolyes, Joanna Murray-Smith, Simon Stephens, Brett Sheehy, Sam Strong, THE SWEATS, Sigrid Thornton, Jane Turner and more in this collection of recordings from live events, music, and our MTC Talks interview series hosted by Fiona Gruber.more Producer/Network Melbourne Theatre Company
Email ****@mtc.com.au
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 1/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 69.7KTwitter 21.8KInstagram 55.3K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact