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
THE COLOR PURPLE with Angela Robinson
Jeff and guest Angela Robinson discuss the musical THE COLOR PURPLE (music & lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray, book by Marsha Norman)
episode 1: The Overture
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
episode 2: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with Glenn Rosenblum
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...
episode 3: RENT with Kelley Dorney
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
episode 4: HELLO, DOLLY! with Michael Betts and special guest Mary Jo Catlett!
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...
episode 5: THE MUSIC MAN with Teri Bibb
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
episode 6: CATS with James Vasquez and John Treacy Egan
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...
episode 7: IN THE HEIGHTS with Debra Cardona
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...
episode 8: FROZEN with Bruce Merkle
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...
episode 9: PETER PAN with Katie DeShan
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...