Broadway by Day, Stage Time by Night: Creating NYC’s Hottest Variety Show with PJ Adzima
AmandaFest Podcast12 Mars 2025

Broadway by Day, Stage Time by Night: Creating NYC’s Hottest Variety Show with PJ Adzima

What happens when 8 shows a week on Broadway isn’t enough?


Meet PJ Adzima, a New York-based actor currently starring in The Book of Mormon on Broadway, who took his love for performance beyond the Broadway stage to create Stage Time—NYC’s most electric underground variety show and a thriving third space for artists and audiences alike.


With a mission to unite artists across theater, drag, burlesque, stand-up, magic, and more, PJ built a space where performers and audiences connect in a way that’s raw, immersive, and unforgettable. What started as a passion project has now become a must-see staple of NYC nightlife—and more importantly, a home for creative community and collaboration.


In this episode, PJ shares:
🔥 Why Broadway wasn’t enough—and what pushed him to build something new
🔥 How he turned NYC’s siloed performance scenes into a thriving artist collective
🔥 The magic of Stage Time and why audiences keep coming back for more
🔥 The importance of creating third spaces where people can truly connect beyond work & home
🔥 His take on the future of theater, nightlife, and building community through unforgettable experiences


This episode isn’t just about performance—it’s about reinventing connection, creativity, and how we come together in an era of isolation. 🎶🎭


00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:52 Grounding Exercise

02:38 Meet PJ: Actor and Nightlife Producer

04:57 The Birth of Stage Time

07:58 Creating Community Through Art

12:47 The Importance of Third Spaces

15:37 Challenges and Triumphs in the Arts

19:22 The Journey to Broadway

21:41 Empowering Artists and Building Dreams

26:03 Embracing Transparency and Honesty

26:13 The Power of Performance and Joy

27:42 The Sacredness of Community and Art

33:00 The Theatricality of Life

38:48 Building a Creative Community

41:36 Expanding StageTime's Vision

46:50 Global Artistic Connections

50:47 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events

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Connect w/ me on IG + TikTok @amandalaurena & @amandafestpodcast


Connect w/ PJ @pjadz & @stagetimenyc

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