Around the Sun

A scripted, episodic audio drama that explores human connections, made and missed, with an existential flare (and an all-star cast!). Whether consumed together or independently, the comedy, tragedy, and soul of Around the Sun embraces one character’s assertion that, “We’re never alone… even if it feels like the opposite is often true.” The anthology series is created by Brad Forenza, and produced via remote technology throughout the pandemic, and onward.

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Across seasons, Around the Sun features the voice acting talents of: Adassa (Encanto), Caroline Aaron (Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), David Alan Basche (The Exes), Joanna Bonaro (Good 'n Screwed), Dolores Catania (RHONJ), Mindy Cohn (Facts of Life), François Clemmons (Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood), Lilli Cooper (Spring Awakening), Veanne Cox (Cinderella), Gretchen Cryer (Getting My Act Together and Taking it on the Road), Robert Funaro (The Irishman), Joe Gilford (Finks), Judy Gold (Kill Me Now), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Rent), Terry Hu (Zombies 3) Richard Kind (Mad About You), Richard Kline (Three's Company), Jennie Kwan (California Dreams), David LaRosa (Tale of Nicky Newark), Piper Laurie (Carrie), Marsha Mason (The Goodbye Girl), Cady McClain (All My Children), Christine Nagy (106.7 Lite FM), Estelle Parsons (Bonnie and Clyde), Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos), Austin Pendleton (My Cousin Vinny), Taylor Purdee (Killian and the Comeback Kids), Alysia Reiner (Orange is the New Black), Jai Rodriguez (Queer Eye), Sarah Saltzberg (Putnam County Spelling Bee), Sally Struthers (All in the Family), Maureen Van Zandt (The Sopranos​), Bruce Vilanch (Hollywood Squares), BD Wong (Jurassic Park), Ryan Wotherspoon (Fogg), and Brad Forenza (series creator: Around the Sun)… all playing humans (and a few aliens, constellations, etc.), yearning to connect.

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Around the Sun is a Best Version of Yourself production, as presented by the Broadway Podcast Network. Continue the conversation online (#AroundTheSunPodcast; www.AroundTheSunPodcast.com) and via series creator Brad Forenza (https://linktr.ee/bradforenza).

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Performing Arts
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108. The Museum (Vincent Pastore & Brad Forenza)
A wayward patron crashes closing at The Museum. Will he and the unsuspecting janitor find peace among the dinosaurs? Starring SAG Award winner Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos) and series creator Brad Forenza. Guest-hosted by Brian Dashew.
10 min
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107. Wall Street (Joanna Bonaro & Maureen Van Z...
Two friends debate a deadly hit amidst the backdrop of a subway series game, and the spirit of being neighborly. Starring Maureen Van Zandt (The Sopranos) and Joanna Bonaro (Good ‘n Screwed). Hosted by Brad Forenza.
9 min
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106. Apothecary (Christine Nagy & BD Wong)
When a woman thinks she’s out of options, her Eastern medicinal practitioner offers one last window to heal an old wound. Starring Christine Nagy (106.7 Lite FM) and Tony winner BD Wong (M. Butterfly). Hosted by Brad Forenza.
10 min
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105. Upper West (David Alan Basche & Alysia Rei...
How well do parents know their children? A surprising discovery turns life upside down for a pair of professors who learn a little too much. Starring SAG Award winner Alysia Reiner (Orange is the New Black) and David Alan Basche (The Exes). Hosted by Brad Forenza.
8 min
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104. Red Light (Dolores Catania & David LaRosa)
A seedy motel room hosts a chance encounter that leads to questions of choice, destiny, and the future. Starring Dolores Catania (Real Housewives of New Jersey) and David LaRosa (Clandestine). Hosted by Brad Forenza.
8 min
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103. Off-Broadway (Lilli Cooper & Veanne Cox)
The conversation gets real in the infamous Bard’s Diner with theater friends and Shakespearean Servers at divergent points in their careers. Starring Tony nominees Lilli Cooper (Tootsie) and Veanne Cox (Company). Hosted by Brad Forenza.
9 min
32
102. Subway Car (Sally Struthers & Ryan Wothers...
A “seen it all” passenger on the 1 Train, hell-bent on proselytizing her lovesick compatriot, finally sees something she's never seen before. Featuring two-time Emmy winner Sally Struthers (All in the Family) and singer/songwriter Ryan Wotherspoon. Hosted by Brad Forenza.
10 min
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101. Park Bench (Marsha Mason & Austin Pendleton)
Manhattanites have conflicting ideas about the road ahead, as they contemplate life near the Central Park reservoir. Starring two-time Golden Globe winner Marsha Mason (The Goodbye Girl) and two-time Drama Desk winner Austin Pendleton (The Last Sweet Days of Isaac). Hosted by Brad Forenza.
8 min