A Musical Theatre Podcast

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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Episodes

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 a boy (or girl playing a 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 wee...

Feb 02, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 9

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. Keep up with all things Bruce Merkle by following him on Instagram @BruceMerkle Follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" wherever you may be listening and share us with your friends! Join u...

Jan 26, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 8

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. 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 w...

Jan 19, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 7

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. 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 Instagram: James Vasquez- @the_jimmyv John Treacy Egan- @officialjohntreacyegan Be sure to check out thi...

Dec 23, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 6

THE MUSIC MAN with Teri Bibb

Broadway soprano Teri Bibb (SHE LOVES ME, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) 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 Follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" wherever you may be listening and share us with your friends! Join ...

Dec 15, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 5

HELLO, DOLLY! with Michael Betts and 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 Broadway cast member Mary Jo Catlett stops by to chat about her memories of the original production, cast, and creative team. Follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" wherever you may be listen...

Dec 08, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 4

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? Check out her YouTube channel . Follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" wherever you may be listening and share us with your friends! Join us on Instagram , TikTok and X for more great content. For bonus episodes, subscribe to PATREON! for only $1...

Dec 01, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 3

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.fm/...

Nov 24, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 2

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. Join us: Instagram TikTok X For bonus content, subscribe to PATREON! for only $1 a month, and be sure to check out our TeePublic Store where we donate our profits to Broadway Cares: Equity Fights AIDS . Lear...

Nov 16, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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