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.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 6 days 13 hours
episode 22: HEATHERS with Rachel Flynn
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...
episode 21: GUYS AND DOLLS with Squigs Robertson
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...
episode 20: COME FROM AWAY with Geno Carr
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...
episode 19: SIDE SHOW with Sam Herbst
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...
episode 18: INTO THE WOODS with Sara Kapner
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...
episode 17: TUCK EVERLASTING with Jesse McAnally
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...
episode 16: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS with Michael J Willett
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...
episode 15: SOUTH PACIFIC with Kirsten Chandler
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...
episode 14: AIDA with Brittany Campbell
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...
episode 13: ANNIE with Adam Wachter
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...