A Musical Theatre Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jeffrey Scott Parsons
Conversations revealing the cultural and emotional impact of our favorite musicals in theatre history. On each episode of “A Musical Theatre Podcast,” Jeff welcomes a special guest to explore one musical from theatre history. Together they get to the heart of the show’s cultural and emotional impact by looking at its creators, context, and storytelling. Always fun and heartfelt, this is the podcast to celebrate the humanity of our musical theatre art form.
In 2017, the original cast album of BE MORE CHILL was one of the most streamed cast recordings of the year, and it had yet to premiere on Broadway. In fact, it hadn't been performed since its world premiere in New Jersey two years earlier! The epic story of how this modern Faustian musical became a fan favorite is one for the ages, and this week, we have its composer to tell us the tale. Tony-nominated for writing the music and lyrics of BE MORE CHILL, Joe Iconis joins us to review his hit musical that teaches how to make peace with the "voices in our head." Don't miss Joe's new musical THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL playing this summer at LaJolla Playhouse. For tickets, visit https://lajollaplayhouse.org/show/hunter-s-thompson-musical/ You can also follow Joe on Instagram and TikTok to learn about his latest shows and performances. Remember the best way to help "A Musical Theatre Podcast" is to leave a nice review and rating wherever you might be listening. For more content, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. You can also subscribe to PATREON! for bonus episodes made exclusively for you! Be sure to submit your designs for our TeePublic Store! We'll be picking a new design this summer, and all profits we receive from orders will be donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. More than anything, thank you for being part of this wonderful podcasting community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chances are if you're alive in 2023, you've been to Urinetown... the place not the musical. That's because despite being a hit back in 2001, the near apocalyptic state that URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL hilariously captures is somehow more relatable than ever: greedy corporate CEO's, environmental disasters, progressives with grand platitudes... sound familiar? This week professor, director, and choreographer Kikau Alvaro is our guest to explore this brilliantly unique piece of musical theatre that inspires us to create art (no matter how weird it may seem) and laugh our way into having tough conversations. Follow Kikau on Instagram and Twitter where you'll find info on his podcast "Carefully Taught." You can also see what he's up to at University of the Arts by visiting https://www.uarts.edu/kikau-alvaro Want to support "A Musical Theatre Podcast?" Be sure to leave us a nice rating and review! You can also follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for more great content. For only $1 a month you can receive bonus episodes on PATREON! And don't forget about our TeePublic Store where the profits we receive are donated to Broadway Cares: Equity Fights AIDS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
PASSION has maybe the most complex approach to exploring love in all of Musical Theatre, so of course the legends Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine were behind it. Here this week to discuss these collaborators and their evocative "passion project" is Ben Rimalower, whose latest project is a podcast spotlighting another of their collaborations, INTO THE WOODS. Warning: this episode requires you to access "the feels," so let that unibrow go and pop in those earbuds, cuz we're going full Fosca! Check out Ben on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, and listen to his podcast "Giants in the Sky: How Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods" on the Broadway Podcast Network. Remember the best way to support "A Musical Theatre Podcast" is to give a nice rating or review wherever you listen! You can also subscribe to PATREON! for only $1 a month (we have a brand new episode for subscribers next week!), and don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for more great content. We also have our TeePublic Store, the profits of which are donated to Broadway Cares: Equity Fights AIDS. Above all, thank you for being part of this wonderful podcasting community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CARNIVAL! is a 1961 musical that is simultaneously beautiful, hopeful, sad, and a great exercise for us in 2023. Set those literal minds on standby as Tony-winner Debbie Gravitte (JEROME ROBBINS' BROADWAY, ZORBA, CHICAGO) joins us to remember this special piece from our musical theatre history and the 2002 Encores! production in which she starred with Brian Stokes Mitchell and, fresh off "The Princess Diaries," future Oscar-winner Anne Hathaway. Apologies in advance if you can't get "Love Makes the World Go Round" out of your head. Learn more about Debbie and her production company by visiting debbiegravitte.com Thank you so much for tuning in! Be sure to leave us a nice review and rating wherever you're listening! You can also follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for more great content. For only $1 a month, subscribe to PATREON! to receive bonus episodes including our recent Tony Awards specials. Finally, don't forget about our TeePublic Store where the profits we receive are donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. We're so happy you're part of this great podcasting community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A brand new episode mid week?? What is happening? Short answer: The Tony Awards. This Sunday we celebrate the most recent Broadway season by honoring the best of the best, and it just so happens our guest this week is one of the nominees! Taylor J. Williams has helped create more Broadway musicals than most of us have seen in person, and he also happens to be a life long "Renthead." Who better, then, to discuss the journey of being a musical theatre artist as told through the singular voice of Jonathan Larson? Buckle up, "come to your senses," and enjoy this conversation that covers everything from Subway sandwiches to Lin Manuel Miranda's grammar obsession. Remember to send some good thoughts to Taylor this week, especially concerning "Best Sound Design of a Play!" You can find out more about him at taylorjwilliams.com. You can also find him on Instagram @taylorjwmusic. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for more great content. We also have bonus episodes waiting for you at PATREON! for only $1 a month. Don't forget about our TeePublic Store, the profits from which we donate to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. And if you want to be one of Jeff's favorite listeners, leave us a nice rating and review wherever you're listening. Above all, thank you for being part of this wonderful podcasting community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While it may have flopped on Broadway, DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES was a winner in Europe and our recent poll on PATREON! So if you're thinking you're too sophisticated for this episode, get ready to realize all the fun you've been missing while you've been rolling your eyes. Talented performer and podcast host Jake Saenz (Fear the Talking Queers) joins us this week for an irreverent discussion on the joys of treasure in trash, learning from mistakes, and singing goth pop at the top of your lungs. Learn more about Jake's podcast by checking out their Instagram @fearthetalkingqueers. While you're at it, give Jake a follow at @hellajaked. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. For only $1 a month, you can subscribe to PATREON! to support the regular show and receive bonus content. We also have a TeePublic Store where all our proceeds will be donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. More than anything, thank you for being part of this podcasting community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS ran for only two months on Broadway at the end of 2010, but in that short time it managed to spark controversy that not only brought protestors outside the theatre, but 12 Tony nominations the following Spring. Luckily our special guest this week is able to provide us with some context. Original off-Broadway and Broadway cast member Josh Breckenridge (COME FROM AWAY, THE BOOK OF MORMON) joins us to jump into some very difficult conversations with one intention in mind: to help us understand "the boys." Follow Josh on Instagram @j.breckenridge.music and visit his website at j-breckenridge.com. He can currently be heard on the new BPN comedy ROLLING CALLS. Be sure to share "A Musical Theatre Podcast" with your friends by leaving us a nice review or following us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok. You can also subscribe to PATREON! for only $1 a month and receive bonus content each month. Don't forget about our TeePublic Store that benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Most of all, thank you for being part of this wonderful podcasting community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No need for cute introductory copy here. This week we are simply honored that Tony Award winning composing team Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (RAGTIME, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, ANASTASIA) stopped by to discuss their beautiful musical A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE. Don't miss this fun and poignant conversation about the power of theatre, community, and Terrence McNally's Bloomingdale visits. Also, feel free to weigh in on whether you pronounce it "Salomay" or "Salohmee." ;) Classic Stage Company's current revival of A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE directed by John Doyle runs through December 18th. (Run! Don't walk!) Tickets and more information are available at classicstage.org Be sure to share "A Musical Theatre Podcast" with your friends and, while you're at it, leave us a nice review and rating! For more great content follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. We also have a TeePublic store where we donate all our profits to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Don't forget about PATREON! where for only $1 you support the regular show and receive bonus content including an upcoming Halloween special! Most of all, thank you for being part of this podcasting community. Thank you, Ralph. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The only thing more challenging than securing a big hit on Broadway is figuring out how to follow it up with another big hit. For the team of the juggernaut musical HAIRSPRAY, that follow up was a musical adaptation of Stephen Spielberg's hit film CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. And while this story of America's famed juvenile conman may not have been the resounding success they'd hoped for, there is still plenty to sing about. This week we welcome original Broadway cast member Jay Armstrong Johnson (HAIR, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) to stroll down memory lane and explore the soul of Frank Abagnale Jr, the glory of an amazing female ensemble, and... maypoles?? Special thanks to our listeners for requesting this title! Follow Jay on Instagram @jay_a_johnson to learn about his latest projects and, just in time for Halloween, get your tickets to his annual I Put a Spell on You (benefitting BC/EFA) which will be live this year at Sony Hall! Be sure to share "A Musical Theatre Podcast" with your friends by following us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok! For only $1 a month, you can subscribe to PATREON! to support the show and receive bonus episodes. And don't forget about our TeePublic store, the profits from which are donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. As always, thank you for being part of this podcast community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Never has a child changed the world so much by asking for seconds. The musical OLIVER! is somewhat of an outlier in 1960s musical theatre that's as dark as it is joyful and filled to the brim with wonderful characters. Here to discuss it this week is another wonderful character: historical chef, author and YouTube sensation Max Miller! Max dives into his love of musicals as he and Jeff discuss Charles Dickens, gruel, and how one could sing the catchiest tunes amidst the most impoverished conditions. Watch new episodes of Tasting History with Max Miller every Tuesday on YouTube. Here's his episode on little Oliver's favorite dish: What is Gruel? You can also follow Max on Instagram @tastinghistorywithmaxmiller Also, be sure to share "A Musical Theatre Podcast" with your friends and family and leave us a nice review! You can follow us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. We also have PATREON! where for only $1 a month you get bonus content that we don't cover on the regular show. Check out our TeePublic Store where all of the profits we receive are donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fight AIDS. Most of all, thank you for being part of this wonderful podcasting community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How on earth do you name a brand new musical SOMETHING ROTTEN, open it cold on Broadway and somehow still have a hit? Short answer: magic. Long answer: listen to this week's episode with original Tony-nominated Nostradamus, Brad Oscar! Brad dusts off his soothsayer powers to tell us everything about this show that loves musicals as much as it "hates" Shakespeare. Follow Brad on Instagram @bradoscar64 and don't miss him this week at 54 Below in Charles Kirsch's Backstage Babble LIVE on September 6th! Be sure to rate, review and share "A Musical Theatre Podcast" with your friends! Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. You can subscribe to PATREON! for only $1 and receive exclusive content. We also have a TeePublic store where 100% of the profits we receive will be donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Above all, thank you for being part of this wonderful podcasting community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here's a little something to help you through the end of your week! Jeff brings you a mini episode spotlighting the latest offering on PATREON! in which author Adam Abraham drops by to talk about the release of his new book exploring the Cultural History of the musical Little Shop of Horrors. "Attack of the Monster Musical" is a must read, and this conversation is a must listen. Listen to the full episode and all other exclusive offerings on PATREON! for only $1 a month by subscribing to patreon.com/amusicalpodcast Follow Adam on Instagram at @abraham.author to see the amazing photos and art work that didn't make it into the book. Order "Attack of the Monster Musical" at https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/attack-of-the-monster-musical-9781350179325/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Well, it didn't take 100 years, but today is finally the day BRIGADOON comes to life on the podcast! Here to discuss the magical beauty of this 1947 musical is a Tony nominee from the 1980 revival, actor and educator Meg Bussert (BRIGADOON, CAMELOT, DAMN YANKEES). Tune in to hear Meg's first hand accounts of working alongside true musical theatre legends (including Alan Jay Lerner and Agnes de Mille), and learn what a legend like this story can teach us about the time in which it was written. One thing's for certain, if the last time you listened to BRIGADOON was in high school, you're missing out. Catch Meg Bussert as part of the all star lineup at Charles Kirsch's Backstage Babble LIVE Learn more about her wonderful career at megbussert.com Share "A Musical Theatre Podcast" with your friends! We're on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Subscribe to PATREON! for only $1 a month and receive bonus content as a thank you. Check out our TeePublic Store where the profits we receive will be donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Finally, don't forget how grateful we are to be in this podcasting community with YOU! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
RAISIN was named the Best Musical of 1974. Have you seen it? Can you sing a song from it? Here to argue why our answers to both of these questions should be "yes" is director, puppeteer, historian, and archivist Jerrell L Henderson. Tune in to hear how this musical adaptation of A RAISIN IN THE SUN is filled with integrity, history, and legendary star power. It's the next best thing to experiencing it live! Take advantage of Jerrell's incredible work by following either his professional Instagram account @directnu15 or his vinyl record account @black_theatre_vinyl_archive Be sure to like and review "A Musical Theatre Podcast" and share it with your friends. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. We're also on TikTok and have a TeePublic Store where profits go to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Don't forget about PATREON! For only $1 a month, you support the show and receive bonus episodes. Above all, thank you for being part of this wonderful podcast community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It might be the oldest title we cover on "A Musical Theatre Podcast" thanks to some well written listener requests! THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE found incredible success on Broadway over a century after it premiered there in 1879. Here to discuss composing team Gilbert & Sullivan and how PIRATES and their other iconic works changed everything is teacher and performer Gina Morgano. Join Jeff and Gina for this copyright free episode, and "boy oh boy" do they hope you break into song. Learn more about Gina by visiting her website www.ginamorgano.com and follow her on Instagram @ginamorgano Be sure to rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. You can subscribe to PATREON! for only $1 a month to receive bonus content as a special thank you. Visit our TeePublic store, and any profits we receive will be donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's been a rough month, so we're taking a Christmas in July vacation this week to discuss one of the very few holiday musicals to be nominated for Best Musical at the Tony Awards: A CHRISTMAS STORY. Joining us for a conversation about this wild and nostalgic look at the Christmas season is a guest who was with this show from version 1.0 to Broadway to the Live TV special and everything in between. It's Grammy-nominated musical director, Ian Eisendrath! Together Jeff and Ian talk presents, winter chaos, and the joy of making kids' dreams come true. Here's hoping we all take a moment this week to make some cookies with someone we love. Follow Ian on Instagram at @ianeisendrathmusic and check out his website at www.ianeisendrath.com Be sure to share "A Musical Theatre Podcast" with your friends! You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for more great content. For only $1 a month, you can subscribe to PATREON! and not only support the show but receive bonus episodes. We have a TeePublic Store with many designs, and the profits we receive from them will be donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Thank you so much for being part of our podcasting community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Pride month, and we're celebrating with the drag mother of musicals: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. Joining us to explore this traditional yet groundbreaking milestone is original Broadway cast member David Engel (FOREVER PLAID, SEUSSICAL, PUTTING IT TOGETHER). Please enjoy all the charming first hand accounts you could ever wish for plus a crash course in French and a beautiful reminder that 1983 was both the best of times and not. Guaranteed you'll be ready to "face life with a little guts and lots of glitter." David can currently be seen in THE CHER SHOW at the Ogunquit Playhouse www.ogunquitplayhouse.org Be sure to rate, review and share "A Musical Theatre Podcast" with your friends! Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. You can subscribe to PATREON! for only $1 a month to support the show and receive bonus content. Don't forget to check out our new designs in our TeePublic Store. As always, thank you for being part of this beautiful podcasting family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recently we chose five musicals from our listener request list that had all won the "Best Musical Tony Award" and allowed our social media followers to vote on which we should cover to celebrate next week's 2022 Tony Ceremony. The winner? Kander & Ebb's "darksical" KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN. Not only was this musical groundbreaking when it opened on Broadway in 1993, but it also has one of the most unique journeys to the Best Musical trophy in Tony history! Joining us to discuss this complex show is original cast member and "Molina expert" Joshua Finkel. We also get a visit from the very talented Richard Bermudez, Jeff's costar in one (yes one) of the productions he's done of this rarely produced show. Maybe you won't get to see this musical any time soon (unless it's with Lada Gaga... prayer hands), but in this episode you will certainly feel the power of the web it can weave. To learn more about Joshua Finkel and the many facets of his career, visit www.joshuafinkel.com Richard "no marking" Bermudez refuses to get caught in the web of social media, and we respect him for it, but trust us that if he did have an account, you'd want to stare at his pictures all day. ;) Be sure to share "A Musical Theatre Podcast" with your friends! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for more great content, and don't forget to subscribe to PATREON! for only $1 a month and receive bonus content as a thank you for supporting the regular show. We also have at TeePublic Store with brand new content designed by listeners like YOU! Above all, thank you for being a part of this beautiful podcasting family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A wisecracking sound designer once said, "The audience doesn't leave humming the lights." Whoever said it, they have a point. That's why this week's episode dedicated to the rock musical THE WHO'S TOMMY features a guest with one of the most important jobs in musical theatre! But Cricket Myers is no ordinary sound designer. She was also the first woman to ever be Tony nominated for "Best Sound Design of a Play." Together, Cricket and Jeff begin our official Tony Award festivities by discussing her career, how sound technology might be behind an important evolution in musicals, and how this rock opera carries incredibly profound themes within its iconic guitar riffs. To learn more about Cricket, check out her website at cricketmyers.com You can also learn more about her latest project INTERSTATE at East West Players by visiting https://eastwestplayers.org/interstate/ Be sure to share "A Musical Theatre Podcast" with your friends and connect with us via social media on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Support the show and receive bonus content each month by subscribing to PATREON! for only $1. We also have a TeePublic Store with new designs you can put on just about anything. Most of all, thank you for being part of this beautiful podcasting community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In 1951, THE KING AND I changed musical theatre, and now in 2022, the modern world has changed THE KING AND I. While everyone can (and should) have an opinion on this work of art, this week’s episode provides context for those opinions thanks to some incredible guests. Historian from the Library of Congress, Mark Eden Horowitz, joins us after spending an entire year studying the correspondence of Oscar Hammerstein II, and Broadway star Joan Almedilla (MISS SAIGON) guides us through the show after having walked it many times in Lady Thiang’s shoes. Whether you pronounce Anna like "apple" or "honor;" and whether you’re whistling a happy tune or giving your best “RBF” (resting bitch face), this episode celebrates both where we’ve been and how far we’ve come. Mark's incredible new book The Letters of Oscar Hammerstein II can be ordered HERE It's a must read for all musical theatre history enthusiasts! Find out more about the mega talented Joan Almedilla on her website and follow her on Instagram Be sure to tell your fans all about "A Musical Theatre Podcast" by connecting with us on our Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok accounts! For only $1 a month you can support the show and receive exclusive content by subscribing to PATREON! And don't forget about our adorable TeePublic Store. Thank you so much for being part of this amazing podcast community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Whether you've already met or have yet to meet the genius creativity that is PASSING STRANGE, this episode invites you to truly come as you are. Chita Rivera Award Winner, Todd Underwood (director/choreographer of the current SLAC production) joins us for a very personal conversation about musical poetry, artistic journeys and, of course, "the real." You're gonna want to watch this musical after the episode, so we're gonna go ahead and place the Prime Video link here "Hallelujah." For tickets or more information about Salt Lake Acting Company, please visit their website Be sure to rate, review, and share "A Musical Theatre Podcast" with your friends! Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. You can subscribe to PATREON! for bonus content, and we also have a TeePublic store where we're currently looking for fan artwork to include in the store gallery! As always, thank you for being part of our podcast community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Major masterwork SWEENEY TODD has made us all wince, laugh, and think since its bloody premiere in 1979. Joining us this week to discuss what makes this killer musical simmer and explode is Tony nominee (SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical), Sondheim star (the off Broadway Assassins), and all around "Sweeney Fan," the very smart and talented Ethan Slater! Don't miss this episode full of laughs and "epiphanies" like, but not limited to, Jeff realizing in real time just how complex the plot is. Follow Ethan on Instagram and Twitter, and check out him and his fellow "assassins" on their new cast album from Broadway Records. Be sure to rate, review, and share "A Musical Theatre Podcast" with your friends! Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. You can subscribe to PATREON! for bonus content at a very low price, and we also have a TeePublic Store where we're currently seeking "listener art" to include in our store gallery! Thank you for being part of our podcast community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The closest we've been to a new-old school "star vehicle" in modern musical theatre is unquestionably THE BOY FROM OZ which tells the story of the divinely flamboyant Peter Allen and probably wouldn't have been on Broadway, let alone a big hit, without the star wattage of Allen's Aussie countryman, Hugh Jackman. Here this week to discuss this musical and other important Australian exports (like actors and tim tams) is both a "boy from Oz" and podcaster, Justin Clarke! Please enjoy this conversation (and Justin's accent) that reminds us how musicals can connect us, even on opposite ends of the world. For more about Justin's podcast, follow @theatrethoughtsaus on Instagram and check out his entire site dedicated to Australian theatre at https://theatrethoughtsaus.online/ Be sure to share "A Musical Theatre Podcast" with your friends as well as rate us and give us a nice review! For more great content, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, & TikTok, and if you want to be a true patron of the show, suscribe to PATREON! for only $1 a month. Don't forget about our TeePublic Store! In short, we're grateful you're a part of our podcasting community and love to stay connected! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Giving the nation a new syncopation" requires many things, maybe most important... a conductor. Here this week to discuss the musical masterpiece RAGTIME (that's right, masterpiece!) is the musical director and conductor for the show's entire original Broadway run, David Loud. Who better to discuss the inner workings of this complex look at America than the guy with the best seat in the house and the heartbeat of the show in his hand? This is a musical that was epic both onstage and off. You're not gonna want to miss this special conversation. Pre order David's incredible book "Facing the Music" (which you hear at the beginning of this episode!), so you'll have it when it's released March 22, 2022! You can learn more about him and his inspiring story on Instagram @facingthemusicdl Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and give us a nice review, so we can find other listeners as terrific as you are! For more great content, we're on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. We've also got a TeePublic Store. If you want to be a true insider, subscribe to PATREON! for only $1 a month. It gives you bonus episodes and materials as a "thank you" for supporting the regular show! We're so grateful you're part of our podcasting community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we're "crossing the line" and exploring the mega fun listener request BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL. Joining us to discuss this show's reach, ambition, and experimentation (not kidding) is someone who understands all three of those words very well. Becky Birdsong has been a major gifts officer at some of the most prestigious regional theatres in the country, and we can't wait for you to learn what that means! Also be sure to stick around for intermission where you'll hear original Broadway cast member Nikki Bohne Lloyd talk about what made her journey unforgettable! Be sure to say hi to Becky Birdsong on Instagram and Twitter! Follow Broadway star (and star Mommy) Nikki Bohne Lloyd on Instagram! For more great content, follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. We also have a TeePublic store, and don't forget subscribe, rate, and give us a nice review! You can also become a subscriber to PATREON! for only $1 a month where you'll receive bonus episodes, including a special episode out today about how we can apply the principles of "Diversity and Inclusion" (that we've discussed this month) to the stage. Thank you so much for being part of our podcast community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we're celebrating Black History Month with a musical so groundbreaking, it has a tornado! Broadway legend (AIN'T MISBEHAVIN, CATS), and Cowardly Lion, Ken Page joins us to discuss the history, artistry, and sheer belief that brought about the musical THE WIZ. Join us to hear how these familiar characters from Oz provided musical theatre with insight into the Black experience that has entertained audiences ever since. And if that's not enough, you'll also hear about the time Ken met Streisand. Buy tickets to see Ken in his one man show There's So Much To Talk About at 54 Below on May 4th, 2022! Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. You can support the show by writing us a nice review and subscribing to PATREON! for only $1 a month, and you'll get bonus episodes as a thank you. We even have a TeePublic Store just waiting for you to shop. Thank you for being part of our podcast family! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Time for a deep dive into the most groundbreaking show most of us will never see. Thanks to listener Colden, this week we're covering LADY IN THE DARK with lifelong super fan (and director, writer, and actor) Michael Van Duzer! We also get a mini session with Dr Alisa Hurwitz (Dr Drama herself) to bring context to mental health in both 1941 and 2022. These more historical musicals can be a bit of risk to cover, so let us know if you enjoy this episode!Michael Van Duzer is on the board of Theatre West and can be found on Facebook.Check out Dr Alisa Hurwitz at www.drdrama.com and follow her on Twitter and InstagramBe sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, & TikTok! Subscribe to PATREON! for only $1 and receive bonus content as a thank you for supporting the regular show. Looking for some fun merch? Go shopping at our TeePublic Store! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The moment you think you may know everything about musical theatre is the moment you should talk to Klea Blackhurst about ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. This week we sit down with this amazing singer, actress, and "Merman-ologist" to laugh, warble, and explore the all time greatest musical theatre star (Ethel Merman) in one of her all time greatest roles (Annie Oakley). We can't wait for you to hear about these real life characters from both on and off the stage. Please check out Native Voices at the AutryLook for opportunities to see Klea live at https://www.kleablackhurst.comBe sure to subscribe to the show and leave us a nice review! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for more great content. You can also become a PATREON! subscriber for only a dollar, and you'll gain access to our upcoming Sondheim tribute. Also, don't forget to check out our TeePublic store. Thank you so much for being part of our podcast community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we're celebrating "Women Power" with the 2005 musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's groundbreaking novel LITTLE WOMEN. Joining us to discuss this holiday worthy listener request is the hilarious and heartwarming "March sister veteran" Gwen Hollander, and Stage Manager turned CEO Jen Kahn stops by to discuss her powerful journey as creator of the highly successful company Scenery Bags! No matter who you are or where you're from, these two women will leave you inspired to be "astonishing."Be sure to follow Gwen on Instagram at @gwenstagram811. You can also find Jen on Instagram at @jenwkahn and check out @scenerybags on this or any holiday at www.scenerybags.com!Wanting to give us a Christmas present? Subscribe to the show and leave a nice review! You can also follow us on Twitter and Instagram and even subscribe to PATREON! where for only $1 a month, you'll gain access to bonus episodes. And if you want to wear the love, visit our TeePublic Store. Thank you so much for being part of our podcasting community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 1962 musical LITTLE ME has one of the great comedic scores of all time, and it just so happens our incredible guest Mary Gordon Murray was Tony nominated for singing it! Join us as this Broadway pro reflects on belly laughs, boob jokes, and her memories with legends like Cy Coleman, Bob Fosse, and yes, Stephen Sondheim. If you don't know LITTLE ME, you're about to! Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave us a nice review! You can also follow us on Twitter and Instagram. To support the show, be sure to subscribe to PATREON! for only $1 a month to receive special episodes just for you! We also have a TeePublic Store and love hearing from you! Thank you for being part of our podcast community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The controversial musical THE BOOK OF MORMON has been a popular listener request for quite some time, and in this episode, we finally get to share those "mission stories" you've been craving. Longtime "Nabalungi" Candace Quarrels joins Jeff to talk faith, biting satire, and "being right vs getting it right." This is definitely your not so typical episode about a not so typical musical.Follow Candace on Instagram @candacequarrels and while you're at it, follow her amazing band Mermaid @mermaid.bandFollow us on Instagram Twitter and TikTok for more great content. Looking for a way to support the show? Leave us a nice review and/or subscribe to PATREON! for only $1 a month. You can also check out our TeePublic store. Thank you for being part of our podcast community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After almost 20 years, it's time to look back with fresh eyes at the Boy George musical TABOO and realize how pioneering it was. Guest J Bailey Burcham joins us as we evoke the New Romantic Era, discuss queer identities in musical theatre, and express our undying love for Rosie O'Donnell. And if that's not enough, original cast member Sarah Uriarte Berry stops by to share quite possibly the best audition story you've ever heard. Follow Bailey on Instagram at @j.bailey.b and while you're there you can also check out his podcast @theatre_theater_podFor all things Sarah Uriarte Berry, follow her on Instagram at @iamsarahuriarteberry and Twitter at @sarahuriarteb Remember to subscribe to the show and leave us a nice review! You can follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, and if you'd like to support the podcast, you can for only $1 a month by subscribing to PATREON! We even have a TeePublic Store for your enjoyment. As always, thank you for being part of this great podcasting community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the genre of horror musicals, there's nothing quite like CARRIE. In fact, to quote the original Broadway poster, "There's never been a musical like her." Here to celebrate Halloween 2021 and discuss the evolution of this flop turned cult classic turned high school musical is one of the stars of "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" Julia Lester! Be sure to follow Julia on Instagram @julialester If you can't get enough CARRIE, check out Out For Blood.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and write a nice review for the show! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and for only $1 a month, subscribe to PATREON! to receive bonus materials. Thirsty for more? Check out our TeePublic Store. As always, thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The moment has finally come for Jeff to recognize he began this entire podcast saying he wasn't a fan of MAMMA MIA! Who better, then, to help him through than the woman who performed the show on Broadway over 4,000 times!? This week we welcome the incredible Judy McLane to talk ABBA and the undeniable power this joyful musical has brought millions of people around the world. We also get a visit from Kim Huber, another Broadway veteran, who is currently preparing to star as "Donna" in MAMMA MIA! at 5 Star Theatricals, running October 15th - 24th. www.5startheatricals.com Special thanks for sponsoring this episode!Be sure to follow Judy McLane on Instagram @judy.mclane and learn more about her wonderful career at judymclane.netFollow us on Instagram and Twitter and don't forget to subscribe to PATREON! for only $1 a month. We're also on TikTok and we've got a TeePublic Store. And if you're feeling like a "super trouper," subscribe, rate, and leave us a nice review!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
To those convinced the Titanic couldn't sink and the stage musical version would, "You were spectacularly wrong." This week we're discussing the creation, tragedy, and hope within the Tony winning Best Musical TITANIC with the original Broadway Kate McGowen, and now Broadway producer, Jennifer Piech. Join us as we delve into the stress and exhilaration (often happening at the same time) of the creative process and why this tragic event continues to capture our attention over 100 years later.Jeff recommends the beautiful book Titanic- The Complete Book of the MusicalFollow Jennifer on Twitter at @jenniferpiech and buy tickets to one of the many productions of COME FROM AWAY at comefromaway.com Also be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram and don't forget to subscribe to PATREON! for only $1 a month to support the show and receive bonus episodes. Most importantly, subscribe to the show, leave us a nice review, and if you have any energy left, check out our TeePublic Store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rodgers and Hammerstein's FLOWER DRUM SONG is a special breed of musical: one that was both revolutionary and problematic at the same time. So what does one do with a piece of history like that? Answer: hire David Henry Hwang. Today we welcome Daniel May, Broadway cast member from the 2002 revival, to discuss this beautiful show that too few have seen. Along the way, we share a touching tribute to Broadway legend Alvin Ing, featuring castmates Jose Llana, Sally Hong, J Elaine Marcos, and Telly Leung.Follow Daniel on Instagram at @danielmayofficial Check out Something Wonderful by Todd S PurdumBe sure to subscribe to the show and leave us a nice review! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. For only $1 a month, support the show by subscribing to PATREON! and gain access to monthly exclusive content. And finally, check out our TeePublic Store! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE PAJAMA GAME is a silly, melodic and "scandalous" musical that has one of the biggest cultural footprints in all of musical theatre! Skeptical? Join us to explore the stars, songs, and union rallies of this now rarely produced classic with actor Jonathan Chisolm as well as the Western Vice President of Actors Equity Association, Doug Carfrae. Pull on those pajamas and enjoy!Follow Jonathan on Instagram @jschisolm22 and Twitter @jschisolm22 and learn more about Actors Equity Association at https://www.actorsequity.org/Be sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. For only $1 a month, you can subscribe to PATREON! to support the regular show and receive bonus episodes. And while you're at it, drop by our TeePublic Store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EVITA features one of the most complex musical scores and real life characters in all of theatre. But how much do we musical fans really know about Eva Duarte de Peron? Joining us this week to talk about this mega musical is Javier Manente, a talented musical theatre performer who just so happens to be born and raised in Argentina, the country she never wanted to cry. Get ready for a fun conversation that will increase admiration for a fascinating chapter of the world's history.Follow Javier on Instagram @javiermanente and Twitter @javiermanente For more about the creation of EVITA the musical, check out:
Unmasked by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Patti LuPone: A Memoir by Patti LuPone
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An epic show deserves an epic episode. To honor the groundbreaking musical A CHORUS LINE, we welcome four dancers, all with unique experiences "on the line" to continue the show's legacy of spotlighting what they do for love. Thank you Caitlin Carter (Original Revival Cast of CHICAGO), Steven Hack (Original Cast of CATS), J Elaine Marcos (Broadway's ANNIE and THE WEDDING SINGER), and Eddie Gutierrez (A CHORUS LINE at City Center) for making this episode funny, touching, educational, and of course, entertaining. Without further ado... A FIVE, SIX, SEVEN, EIGHT!Be sure to check out our amazing guests:
Caitlin Carter- After working alongside Ann Reinking during CHICAGO, Caitlin is now a driving force at the Ann Reinking Scholarship Program https://offthelane.org/ann-reinking-scholarship-program/
Steven Hack- Check out Steven's website https://www.stevenhack.com/ and Instagram @stevenhackactor
J Elaine Marcos- A guaranteed great follow on Twitter @jelainemarcos and Instagram @jelainemarcos
Eddie Gutierrez- The future is now, so follow him on Instagram @eddie.ology
Some of the resources we discussed in the episode:
On The Line - The Creation of A CHORUS LINE
A CHORUS LINE and the Musicals of Michael Bennett
Every Little Step
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In honor of Pride Month, we're gonna "raise you up" with an inspiring conversation about the hit musical KINKY BOOTS. Longtime cast member Sam Zeller joins us to share his personal stories of how this show has brought about change, his pretty amazing Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein impressions, and what happens when you wear the kinky boots a little too often. To learn more about Sam, check out his website at https://samzeller.comBe sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Subscribe to PATREON! to get exclusive content and support the podcast. And stop by our TeePublic Store. Here's the link to the very helpful NPR article about Gender Identity: https://www.npr.org/2021/06/02/996319297/gender-identity-pronouns-expression-guide-lgbtq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's your one freebie! This very special episode on the importance of Community Theatre was originally intended to only be available on PATREON! (www.patreon.com/amusicalpodcast) While the entire conversation is still only available to PATREON! subscribers, this conversation is so touching, we had to make an edited version available to everyone that hasn't yet subscribed. Please enjoy this intimate conversation with Nedra Pace in Jeff's hometown community theatre.For all things to do with the Dee Pace Memorial Foundation:website: https://deepacefoundation.org instagram: @dee_pace_memorial_foundationfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeePaceMemorialFoundationDon't forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. And stop by our TeePublic Store! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There is no country in the world quite like the United States of America, and there is no musical in theatre history quite like ASSASSINS, a show that manages to be scary, hilarious, critical, and patriotic all at the same time. (Kinda like the USA itself.) Here to discuss it this week is actor, producer, and longtime Sondheim fan Kila Packett. So fire up your grill this Memorial Day weekend and enjoy as we explore these moments in world and theatre history while failing to avoid "assassin puns" in the process. Follow Kila on Instagram @postethnic and Twitter @kilapackett. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and TikTok and be sure to subscribe to PATREON! for only $1 a month to support the show and get exclusive content. And if that wasn't enough... Tee Public StoreFor more info on the process of writing ASSASSINS, check out this video featuring both Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29P7x4z6NXU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CAMELOT is not boring... shouts this week's guest Jenny Lockwood on a daily basis! And you know, this episode proves her correct. Whether exploring the multiple hospital visits in its creation, the relevancy of its themes, or the way it's synonymous with one of history's great American tragedies, this musical is much more than "one brief shining moment." Let's all thank Jenny for convincing Jeff to cover it and enjoy what's left of our lusty month of May! Follow Jenny's love of vegetables and flower crowns on Instagram @lil.greenwitch and don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram as well. You can support the podcast and gain access to exclusive content for only $1 a month at PATREON! We're also making great content on TikTok and our TeePublic Store. References for this Episode:
Alan Jay Lerner's The Street Where I Live
Our MY FAIR LADY Episode
Our MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Episode
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A Musical Theatre Podcast finally has a patreon, and in the grand tradition of classic musicals, we're calling it PATREON! (because you gotta have the exclamation point..) Listen to this mini episode to find out how you can keep the podcast thriving and, as a special thank you, gain access to exclusive content, all for only $1 a month. Join the Patreon Fam today! Join our Patreon fam for only $1 at http://www.patreon.com/amusicalpodcast and don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter We've even got a TeePublic store!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Pulitzer Prize winning musical NEXT TO NORMAL is not only a brilliant show; it's the perfect way to usher us into Mental Health Awareness Month. It also provides actor Ryan Leslie Fisher with the chance to join us and discuss its groundbreaking tone, his first time seeing it (drunk tears were involved), and his own "next to normal" family. Side note- We recommend you listen while consuming chocolate just like Jeff did while recording it.For more "light" on Mental Health Awareness, visit here Check out Ryan's YouTube channel Enemies of Dorothy as well as his TikTok character Dandy and Friends!Don't forget to like, subscribe, leave us a nice review, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, check out our TeePublic Store... any and all of it is much appreciated. Love you, podcast fam! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Not only do we get to celebrate one of the great musicals of the 1990s with someone who ran it, we also get to do it with someone who wrote it! Production Stage Manager Jill Gold and the musical's Tony winning lyricist David Zippel join us this week to talk about the wonderful musical CITY OF ANGELS. Between giving much deserved love to stage management teams and sharing in the love that went into creating this complex musical, this episode is guaranteed to get you excited about going back to the theatre. Jill Gold is on Instagram and her book on stage management can be previewed here! Be on the look out for the newest edition later this year!David Zippel is on Twitter and be sure to check out his latest musical CINDERELLA with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Emerald Fennell, coming to the West End this Summer!And don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! If you want extra credit, give us a nice review, and don't forget about our TeePublic Store! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's the musical that's on everybody's lips, and it only took 30 years for it to happen. This week we welcome performer, writer, and choreographer Corey Wright to discuss everything from his love of Fosse to meeting John Kander in Peru. In other words, "all the things we hold near and dear to our hearts." It's our episode dedicated to CHICAGO... and all that jazz. Follow Corey on Twitter, and while you're at it, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @amusicalpodcast for more great content. Looking for some fun swag? Check out our TeePublic store! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE is a love letter to musical theatre known for being sweet, goofy, and controversial. Joining us this week to discuss this listener request is someone proud to have been called all of those words at one point or another in his career... publicist extraordinaire Ken Werther! Tune in to enjoy all the little "bluebirds" this creatively original musical provides. To stay in touch with Ken, be sure to follow him on Twitter and Instagram. While you're at it, add us on Twitter and Instagram for more great content. And if you want to be Jeff's favorite person, leave a nice review and visit our Teepublic store! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we're celebrating Black artists in musical theatre, just like the delightful musical PLAY ON! Join us as we welcome original Broadway cast member (and "Beyonce's mom") Yvette Cason to discuss this gone too soon musical that not only introduced teenage Jeff to her incredible talents (this woman can SING!) but also the legendary work of Duke Ellington and many others. *Warning- you may want to take notes, so you'll remember which YouTube rabbit hole to go down first! If you're interested in the Original Cast Album of PLAY ON! you can find it here on Amazon. The podcast Yvette mentions with her PLAY ON! castmate Angela Robinson is a live Instagram conversation called ARTIST TALK.Be sure to follow all things Yvette Cason on her Instagram and Twitter! And don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more great content about our episodes and guests, past and present! If you want to go on a shopping spree, check out our TeePublic Store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BIG FISH is an American myth of a musical whose audience continues to grow just like the tall tales it celebrates. Joining us this week to discuss all things fathers, sons, and Susan Stroman is her "what if" guy: the original Associate Director for the Broadway production, Jeff Whiting! Together, Jeff and Jeff will take you through the emotional journey of this beautiful story and laugh at all the ridiculousness along the way. PS- Just wait until you hear what Joan Rivers said backstage after the show... To learn more about the busiest man in Musical Theatre, visit Jeff Whiting's website at https://jeffwhiting.com and follow him on Instagram. For more information about "The Singer's Mask," visit https://www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmaskBe sure to follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" on Twitter and Instagram and don't forget about our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WEST SIDE STORY might be the most important collaboration in all of musical theatre. There's no way to overstate its layers of storytelling and emotional relevance, but in this episode, we sure try. Join Jeff and director/choreographer Hector Guerrero as they celebrate the original artists behind this iconic show, explore what it means to be a "Shark" in a "Jet" world, and laugh at what happens at the end of the play when the gun doesn't work. To learn more about Hector, visit his website www.hectorguerrerodance.com and follow him on Instagram and Twitter Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram and go wild at our Teepublic store! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're celebrating our 50th episode this week with never before heard conversations with past guests including Glenn Rosenblum (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF), Ryan O'Connor (SUNSET BOULEVARD), Barbara Dixon (ANYTHING GOES), and Terron Brooks (THE LION KING). We've also got messages from listeners about what they've taken away from our first fifty, and new announcements from Jeff. Celebrate with us and thank you for being part of our podcast family! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More than likely this New Year's Eve won't see many wild parties, so we're giving you two! In 2000, two different composers were inspired by the same 1920s poem about excess and epiphany and gave birth to different musicals that shared the same title, characters, and theatre season. Broadway star Julia Murney was the leading lady in Andrew Lippa's THE WILD PARTY and has since worked closely with Michael John LaChiusa, who coincidentally wrote his own THE WILD PARTY. She's the ideal guest for this very special episode, and we're honored to have her, so please enjoy responsibly. ;)Also, be sure to follow all things Julia on Instagram and Twitter. Don't forget to follow us as well on Twitter and Instagram and visit our Teepublic store! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Deep in December it's nice to remember THE FANTASTICKS, an unusual little show that also happens to be the longest running musical in the world. Join us as we talk to actress Madison Claire Parks about musical allegories, musical families, and what it means to own our journeys and follow. ("follow, follow, follow, follow...")Learn about the Redhawk Native American Arts Council HERE! To find out "much more" about Maddy, visit her website https://madisonclaireparks.com and follow her on Instagram. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and while you're at it, drop by our Teepublic store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The history of Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA is a testament to taking musical theatre to new places and making the impossible possible. Who better then to discuss this musical than an innovator like musical theatre writer/performer/educator Sadie Bowman! Join us this week as we discuss the parallels and pitfalls of a very famous fairy tale and the way it evolved from 1957 TV creation to a 2013 Broadway revival. Here are the promised links to references in the episode:The Uses of Enchantment by Bruno BettelheimAn Oral History of 1997's CINDERELLABe sure to follow Sadie's theatre company at www.matheatre.com and on Instagram. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more great content, and while you're at it, visit our Teepublic store! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The creative team of SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK often referred to their musical as a "rock & roll circus drama," but there's no way they knew how accurate a description that would become. This week Jeff is joined by his incredibly talented friend Andrew Madsen to discuss the strangest creative journey that ever got to Broadway, stayed for three years, and still managed to be considered a failure. Get ready to "rise above!" Follow Andrew on Instagram for plenty of eye candy and workout inspiration, and don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more great content. Wanna be an even better listener?! Rate, review, and subscribe to the show and then take a trip to our Teepublic store https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Disney’s groundbreaking theatre landmark THE LION KING celebrates the great circle of life in all its ups and downs. This week we welcome recording artist and Broadway Simba, Terron Brooks to celebrate not only the circle of life within this stunning show, but also the artists that brought it to life and what it requires of its performers to turn it into one of the longest running musicals in history. Click here to follow Terron on Facebook and Instagram to see and hear everything he's creating for the world. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more great content, and while you're at it, take a peek at our Teepublic store https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's fun, irreverent, endlessly melodic, and more profound than you might think. HAIRSPRAY is a new classic in musical theatre, and our guest to discuss it this week is Broadway cast member Sabrina Sloan! We also enjoy a visit with listener Jonathan Chisolm! Get ready for stories galore, followed by an uncontrollable desire to revisit the score. Be sure to follow Sabrina on Instagram at @sabrinasloannyc to listen to some pretty amazing singing and enjoy how incredible she looks in her Angelica costume. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter @amusicalpodcast and Instagram @amusicalpodcast. Also, our Teepublic store https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wasn't it Oscar Hammerstein II who remarked, "Nothing says musical theatre quite like a board game and the Cold War?" Maybe not, but this week composer Michael Gordon Shapiro joins us to talk about the musical CHESS! Get your ABBA on and come along for a look at this incredibly electric piece of 1980s musical theatre that shouldn't work, might not work, and yet has a bigger cultural footprint than many shows that do. Take a look at Michael's career by visiting http://mikemusic.com as well as his family friendly musical "Gideon and the Blundersnorp" on Instagram at @gideonandtheblundersnorp. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @amusicalpodcast and Twitter @amusicalpodcast and hop over to our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week's episode is dedicated to a musical about kids, so who better to have on as a guest than an expert in musical theatre and kids!? Julie Cohen Theobald is the Executive Director of the Educational Theatre Association, a non profit celebrating over 90 years of creating theatre curriculum for kids in their educational settings. Together, we discuss the joys of discovering theatre while being a child and the joys of playing a child in the Peanuts gang musical gem: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN. To learn more about the Educational Theatre Association, International Thespian Society, and accompanying Foundation, visit https://educationaltheatrefoundation.org/ You can also follow them on Instagram @schooltheatre @thespiansociety and @edtfoundation. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @amusicalpodcast and Instagram @amusicalpodcast and stop by our Teepublic store! https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Few musicals have left a singular cultural imprint quite like the song "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" from the zany 1949 musical GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES. Whether associated with Carol Channing, Marilyn Monroe, or anyone else, this iconic piece of musical theatre is a fascinating window into our history, both past and present. Join us this week as we welcome Tim and Anna from "My Little Tonys Podcast" to talk about musical theatre, musical films, and the woman whose name you must remember: Anita Loos. Be sure to listen to "My Little Tonys Podcast," available wherever you're reading this! Follow Anna and Tim on Instagram @mylittletonys, and don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @amusicalpodcast. While you're at it, visit our Teepublic store! https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MATILDA (aka the rubik's cube) is a genius show put together by geniuses about a genius. And once you hear this week's guest Cassie Silva (Broadway and 1st National Tour "Mrs Wormwood") explain why, you'll be a believer. Enjoy our journey through the world of Roald Dahl, childhood journals, and "British accents for American audiences."Follow Cassie on Instagram @cassiemsilva and while you're at it, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @amusicalpodcast for more great content. Don't forget about our Teepublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The musical CONTACT may be one of the most controversial Tony Award winners of all time, but Karen Ziemba is one of the most gracious and deserving. A musical theatre triple threat with incredible work ethic, true vulnerability, and a dazzling smile, we are honored she joined us this week to discuss the very special show that brought her so much acclaim. Along the way, we talk about her many collaborations with Susan Stroman and the real importance of dance in musical theatre. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @amusicalpodcast for more great content, and don't forget about our Teepublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ten years ago, we would have said MY FAIR LADY is a musical that will be produced forever: iconic characters, a legendary score and source material. But now has that all changed? This week we're joined by Cindy and Christine from the Bottomless Broadway podcast to discuss rom com makeovers, gender politics, and of course, "quan" Julie Andrews. For more Cindy and Christine, subscribe to Bottomless Broadway and follow them on Instagram and Twitter at @bottomlessbway. Don't forget to follow us at @amusicalpodcast for more great content, and visit out Teepublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE may be a five person musical dealing with the existential crisis of objective truth, but it also has brought together one of our most exciting episodes. Not only do we have the charming and talented Travis Leland to discuss this wonderful show, we have the composer and writer himself: five time Tony nominated Michael John LaChiusa (HELLO AGAIN, THE WILD PARTY, MARIE CHRISTINE)! Join us as together we marvel Michael John's complex writing style and Idina Menzel's soft palette.Follow Travis on Instagram at @travisleland20 and be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @amusicalpodcast for more great content. Don't forget our Teepublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Wilkommen, bienvenue, and welcome" to the legendary musical that entertains you, slaps you across the face, and somehow makes you grateful for it: CABARET! Award winning director Richard Israel joins us to discuss the brilliance of Kander & Ebb, the elegance of Joe Masteroff, and why this musical is a must in 2020.Enjoy a look at Richard's work by visiting https://richardisraeldirector.com Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @amusicalpodcast. And while you're at it, hop over to our Teepublic store: https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"How did you get to be here?" That single question has always been the success and struggle of Stephen Sondheim's 1981 musical MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and this week actress and activist Jennifer Shelton joins us to discuss its fascinating past, and what its unconventional style reveals about our past, present, and future. Take a deeper dive into Jen's career by visiting her website at http://jennifer-shelton.com While you're at it, don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @amusicalpodcast, and take a look at our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can you spell the word... podcast? Yeah, you're right. Too easy. You know what's not easy, though? William Finn music! And to discuss the brilliance of him and the delightful THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is the equally delightful music director, Jennifer Lin. Get ready to delve into the quirky side of musical theatre with this conversation that we promise isn't "chimerical."Follow Jennifer Lin on Instagram @jen_lin and don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @amusicalpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ANYTHING GOES is a legendary madcap musical from the 1930s, and thanks to actress Leah Sprecher, our guest to celebrate it this week is the equally legendary and madcap icon Barbara Dixon. You don't want to miss Barbara's unique perspective on her first love: musical theatre. Follow Barbara on Instagram (you won't be disappointed) at @broadwaybarbaraofficial and while you're at it, follow us at @amusicalpodcast. Don't forget about our Teepublic store https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hooray for our "favorite son!" It's an election year, so this week we're covering THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES with music director extraordinaire Jeff Rizzo. It's also a pretty great excuse for us to talk about musical theatre legends like Cy Coleman, Tommy Tune, and of course, the show stealing dogs in Act 1. This one isn't getting a revival anytime soon, so enjoy!Be sure to check out Jeff Rizzo's virtual choirs at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLbTjz06jXY and don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @amusicalpodcast for more great content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WARNING: there's nothing "shy" about this episode! ;) Actress Rena Strober joins us to shed a little love on the summer camp musical to end all summer camp musicals: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS. Carol Burnett, the Rodgers Dynasty, golden age comedy, and champagne bought with your unemployment insurance...this episode has it all. Be sure to follow Rena on Twitter @renastrober and support her new album IMAGINE THAT! with the writers of Sesame Street. http://www.renastrober.bandcamp.com Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @amusicalpodcast for more great content, and check out our TeePublic store https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anybody in the mood to fall in love? If so, try following the simple recipe from ALL SHOOK UP... just add Elvis. "C'mon Everybody" get ready to tune in and tune out with this week's episode as actor Andre Myers joins us to discuss jukebox musicals, this feel good show's identity crisis on Broadway, the reason he stopped pursuing musical theatre, and why he still can't help falling in love with it. (See what we did there?) Follow Andre on Instagram at @princeadm to see his gorgeous photos and exciting projects. While you're at it, follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @amusicalpodcast and don't forget about our Teepublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we take a ride through THE GRAND TOUR, the biggest flop the king of optimism Jerry Herman ever had, with the man he asked to star in it. Broadway vet Jason Graae joins us for a funny and heartfelt retrospective on one of the greatest composers in musical history and this largely forgotten show that quite possibly includes the most "Jerry-like" character he ever wrote. To follow all things Jason Graae, visit his website at jasongraae.com. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @amusicalpodcast and don't forget to drop by our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we get to be part of "her" world. Broadway Ariel, Chelsea Morgan Stock joins us for a conversation about the stage adaptation of Disney's game changing film THE LITTLE MERMAID, and reveals the complexities of being an understudy, dancing in Heelys, and staging a certain villain's demise. Be sure to follow Cheslea on Instagram @chelsmstock and while you're at it, follow us @amusicalpodcast for more great content. The TeePublic store is still alive and well! Check it out at https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE BAND'S VISIT is one of the most sophisticated musicals in theatre history, and yet, despite winning pretty much every award imaginable, it isn't talked about nearly enough. Cast member Marc Ginsburg joins Jeff for a conversation about the joy, sadness, and phonetic pronunciations of this great addition to modern musical theatre. To follow all things Marc, check out his Instagram @marc_ginsburg and Twitter account @m_ginsburg. (Yes, he knows they're different!) Also, be sure to follow us on social media @amusicalpodcast for more great content. While you're at it, check out our TeePublic store https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happy Pride Month Everyone! This week we're celebrating by covering a listener request and all around great musical FUN HOME with special guest Alyssa M Simmons. Join us for a personal conversation about this groundbreaking musical that, believe it or not, is actually more fun than a funeral home. Be sure to follow Alyssa on Instagram @alyssamsimmons and check out her Star Wars podcast "Inside the Tauntaun." Also don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @amusicalpodcast for more great content, and while you're at it, visit our Teepublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In any discussion of the musical SUNSET BOULEVARD, the central piece of the conversation is inevitable: "Who is playing Norma Desmond? And who should be playing Norma Desmond?" To explore that musical theatre phenomenon, Jeff is joined this week by guest Ryan O'Connor, and together they journey the drama filled road that is now synonymous with this Andrew Lloyd Webber classic. Warning- Beware of floor lamps. For all things caftans and Ryan, please follow him on Instagram @ryanoconnor81 And be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @amusicalpodcast for more great content. Check out our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amid the events of this past week, we felt the need to dedicate an episode of our podcast to the BLACK LIVES MATTER movement and specifically how it relates to musical theatre. Theatre/film/television actress Sharon Catherine Brown joins us for a conversation about her career that has broken down racial boundaries on Broadway and the toll it takes on the black artists willing to do it. After listening to the episode, reach out to us. How can we celebrate black lives in this art form? Who are some of your favorite black artists in musical theatre? Record a voice memo and/or email us at amusicalpodcast@gmail.com, or reach out through Instagram and Twitter @amusicalpodcast. We'll compile all the responses we receive and share them. Follow Sharon on Twitter @SharonCatBrown and Instagram @sharoncatherinebrown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we're covering a musical to help us all look forward to the future! THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the new stage adaptation of the famed animated musical film had recently opened and was playing to sold out houses in the West End before closing due to the global pandemic. In this episode we talk with the show's associate director J Scott Lapp, its two stars Luke Brady and Christine Allado, and the writer of both the film and stage play Philip LaZebnik. We all look forward to seeing their epic show as soon as possible, and in the meantime, we'll keep believing in miracles. Follow J Scott Lapp on Twitter and Instagram @jscottlapp Follow Luke Brady on Twitter @Lukebrady1990 and Instagram @lukebradyyy Follow Christine Allado on Twitter and Instagram @christineallado And while you're at it, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @amusicalpodcast for more great content! Great original designs at our teepublic store https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What better time to delve into the musical FINDING NEVERLAND than when "the world is upside down?!" Guest, and host of The Musical Man podcast, Jon Pernisek joins us for a conversation about this unique show that has its heart in the right place until you remember Harvey Weinstein was behind it all. Not to worry, though, we also have Broadway and National Tour cast member Cameron Bond to share some of his favorite memories of the musical! You can find Jon's The Musical Man podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-musical-man/id1448322171 Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @amusicalpodcast, and check out our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/9065222-welcome-to-a-musical-theatre-podcast?store_id=312074 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hate 'em or secretly wanna be 'em, this week we're talking about the HEATHERS with special guest and original cast member Rachel Flynn. Join us for a conversation about this dark and satirical take on the high school experience, but with plenty of laughs to go with all the murder. Be sure to follow Rachel on Instagram and Twitter @radiofreerachel, and don't forget to check us out at @amusicalpodcast for more great content. Visit our Teepublic store! https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who better to talk about the classic characters found in a classic Broadway musical like GUYS AND DOLLS than a guy who draws them? Squigs, a superb actor and now famous caricaturist, is our guest this week! Take a trip back to the Golden Age with this forever young, Frank Loesser gem, and while you're there, enjoy all the "I Love Lucy" references.Follow the fold, I mean SQUIGS, on Instagram and Twitter @squigsrobertson, and be sure to follow us as well @amusicalpodcast for more great content. Don't forget about our new TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's special episode, original Broadway cast member Geno Carr talks with us about the musical journey of COME FROM AWAY, a perfect example of "good thing it happened, otherwise you'd never believe it." Be sure to follow Geno on Instagram and Twitter @genocarr. And don't forget to follow us @amusicalpodcast for more great content. While you're at it, check out our Teepublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who's in the mood for some high quality diva worship? Guest Sam Herbst joins us this week for a conversation dedicated to SIDE SHOW, the cult musical phenom that wears its heart on its sleeve and captures ours in the process. Be warned, the musical theatre geek force is STRONG. Follow Sam on Twitter and Instagram @mrsamherbst and don't forget to say hi to us @amusicalpodcast. Also, check out our TeePublic store with original designs dedicated to some of our favorite moments in episodes past and present. https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The cow, the cape, the hair, the slippers... whatever your reason may be, join us as we head INTO THE WOODS this week with our special guest Sara Kapner! Together, she and Jeff marvel at the current relevance of this show, reflect on the genius of Sondheim, and still find time to ponder the importance of vegetables in musicals. Special thanks to listener Amanda who requested we cover the show and inspired us to reach out to our listeners! Follow all things Sara Kapner on Instagram @sarakapner, and don't forget all the great content on our Twitter and Instagram accounts @amusicalpodcast. Also, take a peak at our new TeePublic store filled with original designs inspired by some of our favorite episodes of the podcast: https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's musical podcasts unite as this week we discuss TUCK EVERLASTING, a musical requested by both listener Rachel (thank you Rachel!) and this week's guest Jesse McAnally (that's Mackinalley) from the podcast "Musicals with Cheese." Step into the world of immortality, REALLY old teenagers, and quite possibly the most effective dream ballet in musical history.Follow more from our guest Jesse on Twitter @JesseMcAnally as well as through his podcast "Musicals With Cheese."And of course follow, subscribe, and leave a nice comment for us on Instagram and Twitter @amusicalpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You guys, I'm serious... don't feed the plants. As the world continues to fight a pandemic, Jeff and guest/actor/musician Michael J Willett (Faking It, GBF, Dolly's Parton's Heartstrings) discuss another threat humanity has encountered: Audrey II. Get ready for a fun conversation about the amazing musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS recorded in their LA apartment because they literally weren't allowed to go anywhere else. Follow Michael J Willett on Instagram and Twitter @misterwillett to see his incredible art, music, and everything else he shares with the world.Follow us @amusicalpodcast for more great content, and don't forget to subscribe, like, and share the podcast with your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One of the greatest scores in theatre history written by some of the most progressive minds of the time. We guarantee Rodgers and Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC isn't the total yawn you think it is. Join Jeff and guest Kirsten Chandler for a funny and thoughtful conversation about this Pulitzer Prize winning musical that broke the ground we're standing on.Subscribe to, rate, and share "A Musical Theatre Podcast" with your friends, and don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @amusicalpodcast for more great content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AIDA. One name. All the feels. Guest Brittany Campbell (HAMILTON) talks with Jeff about this rock concert of a show that instantly brought Heather Headley goddess status, and in the process, brought all of us to our feet. Along the way, Jeff learns about what it's like to be a nine year old on Broadway. Follow Brittany on Instagram at @brittanycampbellmusic Don't forget to subscribe and share "A Musical Theatre Podcast" with your friends, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @amusicalpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We know you're gonna like it HEEERRRRRE! Why? Because this week we're talking about everyone's favorite curly redhead (after Gwen Verdon that is...), ANNIE! Jeff and guest Adam Wachter (Encore! on Disney+) explore this classic musical like never before. Did Miss Hannigan have to breastfeed Annie? Who is Laurie Beechman? And how can you tell how old children are? No really...Adam wants to know.Subscribe, rate, and share "A Musical Theatre Podcast" with your friends and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @amusicalpodcast for more great content.To follow all things Adam Wachter, follow him on Instagram and Twitter @zebraadam and don't forget to watch Encore! on Disney+! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happy Black History Month! On this week's episode Jeff and guest Bryce Charles sit down for a "human heart" to heart about ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, making room along the way to discuss Quan La Chanze, Queen Audra, and even listen to a special message from original broadway cast member Gerry McIntyre. PS- Remember to send in those photos of your pets named after musical theatre characters! We're on Instagram and Twitter @amusicalpodcast. Follow our guest Bryce Charles on Instagram @bryce_charles and if you're in the mood for her nerdy side, check out her cosplay @bryce.cosplays Special thanks to this week's sponsor, Box Elder High School Theatre Department! See what those awesome kids are up to on Instagram @behstheatre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's our first "Flop Episode," and we're starting out with a bang! This week we explore why the "f word" will not be a curse word on this podcast and do so with Tony nominated composer Larry Grossman (now 81 years old). Jeff and Larry discuss his impressive career, including three of his Broadway outings that didn't necessarily have the fairy tale endings he would have wanted, but have supplied musical theatre geeks with folklore that continues to fascinate.Special thanks to all who participated to make this episode possible. And be sure to check out Larry's work on these three shows! We'll be spotlighting it throughout the week on our Instagram and Twitter accounts @amusicalpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to "Casting Desiree- A Podcast." Kidding. It's our first Stephen Sondheim episode, and this week it's all about A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, a very elegant musical about sex-crazed rich people. Guest Tom Zohar and Jeff discuss the genius of Sondheim lyrics, the length of "Liaisons," and who would make up the perfect next revival of this delicious show. Remember to like, subscribe, and share "A Musical Theatre Podcast." Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @amusicalpodcast for more great content! For more Tom Zohar, we highly recommend following him on Twitter @TomZohar and Instagram @tommyzohar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Time for a little visit to Neverland as Jeff and guest Katie DeShan talk about PETER PAN, the timeless musical of the boy who wouldn't grow up. Along the way, they share their unusual commonality with the show, explore the fails of flying in the theatre, and get to the heart of why this story continues to be remade over and over and over again.For more info about our guest, follow Katie's Instagram @heyitsthatkatiegirl, and don't forget to check out our affiliate this week, Musical Theatre Guild! www.musicaltheatreguild.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff sits down with guest (and good friend of Olaf the snowman) Bruce Merkle to discuss the famous Arendelle sisters, the commercialization of Broadway, and why audiences lose their minds when an actor changes their costume really quickly. Also, Jeff tries to explain the premise of the television show The Bachelor.Keep up with all things Bruce Merkle by following him on Instagram @BruceMerkleCheck us out on Instagram and Twitter @amusicalpodcast, and if there are shows you want us to cover on the podcast, email us at amusicalpodcast@gmail.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happy 2020! We're back at it, and thanks to listener Sebastian, the first musical we're covering this year is IN THE HEIGHTS. Five time "Abuela" Debra Cardona stops by to talk about Lin-Manuel Miranda's 2005 "slice of life" musical featuring a story and characters that are as important to the Latinx community as they are relatable to any audience. Also, what flavor would you order from the Piragua guy?Find out more about our guest Debra Cardona and her wonderful career by visiting her website www.debracardona.com or Instagram @debracardonaThank you for listening! Subscribe, like, comment, and share! And if you have a show you want us to cover, email us at amusicalpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter AND Instagram @amusicalpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the film version of CATS continues to cause the modern world to scream "What on earth is a Jellicle Cat?!" Jeff sits down with director/super fan James Vasquez and Broadway vet John Treacy Egan to discuss this anomaly of Musical Theatre. How did a musical about cats become the first mega blockbuster of this art form? And why, in 2019, is everyone still surprised by it?Follow our guests on Insta: James Vasquez- @the_jimmyvJohn Treacy Egan- @officialjohntreacyeganAnd be sure to check out this week's sponsor, San Diego Musical Theatre, who has created a special offer for our listeners! www.sdmt.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Broadway soprano Teri Bibb joins Jeff to discuss the legacy of Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN and answer the questions: "Where do sopranos go after they turn 40?" "What exactly is a 'shipoopi?'" and "How similar is Harold Hill to a president named Donald Trump?"Check out current projects, video, and photos of Teri in her many gowns at www.TeriBibb.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, Jeff and guest Michael Betts discuss the glory of Jerry Herman's smash hit HELLO, DOLLY! and along the way, touch on musicals with exclamation points, the hallmarks of a good Carol Channing impression, and what's at the heart of this delightful comedy. And if that wasn't enough, original cast member Mary Jo Catlett stops by to chat about her memories of the original production, cast, and creative team.Wanna see how our guest Michael Betts puts his theatre expertise to work? Check out the amazing regional theatre Musical Theatre West in Long Beach, CA. www.musical.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode, Jeff and guest Kelley Dorney discuss rated R musicals, the difference between "queens" and "kwans," and how a bohemian named Jonathan Larson forever changed the musical theatre landscape.Wanna hear how freakishly talented Kelley is? Look her up on YouTube or head over to our Twitter account @amusicalpodcast to see videos throughout the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On our very first full length episode, Jeff discusses his favorite (feminist) musical from 1964 with guest Glenn Rosenblum, finally gives Fruma Sarah the attention she deserves, and explores how FIDDLER ON THE ROOF became the Jewish musical that every culture has adopted as its own.Be sure to check out Glenn's newest and latest lecture dates by visiting www.glennrosenblum.com.Special thanks to this week's sponsor: Studio C Performing Arts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to A Musical Theatre Podcast! Listen to host Jeffrey Scott Parsons introduce his love for musical theatre, how ANNIE helped him in school, and why his bias against MAMMA MIA won't stop him from giving it some love. Don't forget to like, review, subscribe, and share with your friends as well as participate on Twitter @amusicalpodcast or by emailing the show at amusicalpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices