# 22. be stronger than the show: creating & sustaining a successful Broadway career ft Tyler Mckenzie

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Podcast: [Kicking It Real](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kicking-it-real-7560311)
Published: 2026-03-04T09:58:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kicking-it-real-podcast/episodes/22--be-stronger-than-the-show-creating--sustaining-a-successful-Broadway-career-ft-Tyler-Mckenzie-e3fri9r
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## Resource

In this episode of Kicking It Real, I sit down with Broadway performer and former Hamilton Dance Captain, Tyler McKenzie. Tyler has spent over eight years inside the Hamilton universe, from original company member to Universal Swing to Dance Captain, and shares what it actually takes to sustain a career at that level. We talk about starting “late” in dance, building triple threat skills intentionally, and why being marketable isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing the right things consistently. Tyler opens up about leadership, learning how to read a room, and what it means to be stronger than the show you’re in. This conversation also goes beyond the stage. We get into financial literacy for performers, navigating company closures, seasonal depression, identity outside of a contract, and building a career that supports your life... not the other way around. If you’ve ever wondered how someone lasts nearly a decade in one of Broadway’s most demanding shows, this episode is for you. Stay in the loop with me 👇🏼🤍 Instagram: @kickingitrealpod @potentiallygabby TikTok: @potentiallygabby Episode requests: kickingitrealpod@gmail.com Find Tyler here👇🏼 IG: @tylrmckenzie tylermckenzie.net

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