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 & Christine from the Bottomless Broadway podcast to discuss rom com makeovers, gender politics, and of course, "quan" Julie Andrews. For more Cindy & Christine, subscribe to Bottomless Broadway and follow them on Instagram and Twitter at @bottomlessbway. Take one moment to follow ...
Oct 04, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 38
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...
Sep 27, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 37
"Wilkommen, bienvenue, and welcome" to the legendary musical that entertains you, slaps you across the face, and somehow makes you grateful for it. Award-winning director Richard Israel joins us to discuss the brilliance of Kander & Ebb's CABARET, 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 Take one moment to follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" wherever you may be listening and share us wit...
Sep 20, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 36
"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. This week, actress and activist Jennifer Shelton joins us to discuss the musical's 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 Take one moment to follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" wherever you may be list...
Sep 06, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Can you spell the word... podcast? Yeah, too easy. You know what's not easy, though? William Finn music! Here 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 Take one moment to follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" wherever you may be liste...
Aug 30, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 34
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 Broadway Barbara Dixon. You don't want to miss Barbara's unique and infamous perspective on her first love: Broadway! Follow Barbara on Instagram and TikTok at @broadwaybarbaraofficial You won't regret it! Take one moment to follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" wherever you may be listening and share us with your friends! Join...
Aug 23, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 33
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 Take one moment to follow "A Musical The...
Aug 16, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 32
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 Take one moment to follow "...
Aug 09, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Anybody in the mood to fall in love? If so, try following the simple recipe from ALL SHOOK UP... 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 Andre 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 excit...
Aug 02, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 30
This week we take a ride through THE GRAND TOUR, ironically the biggest flop the king composer of optimism Jerry Herman ever had. Here to chat about it is the man Mr. Herman personally asked to star in it. Broadway vet Jason Graae joins us for a funny and heartfelt retrospective on one of the greatest writers 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 jasongr...
Jul 26, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 29
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. Tune in as Chelsea 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 Take one moment to follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" wherever you may be listening and share us with your friends! Join us on Instagr...
Jul 19, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 28
THE BAND'S VISIT is one of the most sophisticated musicals in our relatively short musical theatre history, and yet, despite winning pretty much every award imaginable, it isn't talked about nearly enough. National Tour 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 Instagram @marc_ginsburg and Twitter @m_ginsburg. Take one moment to follow "A Musica...
Jul 12, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 27
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." Take one moment to follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" wherever you may be listening and ...
Jun 21, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 26
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 the ups and downs of that musical theatre "tradition," Jeff is joined this week by guest Ryan O'Connor. 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 @ryano...
Jun 14, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 26
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 through 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 ...
Jun 07, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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 in the West End and was playing to sold out houses 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 s...
May 31, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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... and then you remember Harvey Weinstein was behind it all. Not to worry, though, we also have a message from Broadway and National Tour cast member Cameron Bond to keep us focused on the power of the piece. You can find Jon's The Musical Man podcast ...
May 23, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 23
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 with plenty of laughs and brains to accompany all the murder. You can learn more about Rachel and her career on Instagram and Twitter @radiofreerachel Follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" wherever you may be listening and share us with your friends! Join us on Instagram , T...
May 17, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Who better to discuss the details of classic characters in a classic Broadway musical than a guy who draws them? Squigs, a superb actor and now famous caricaturist, is our guest this week to discuss GUYS AND DOLLS. Take a trip back to the Golden Age with this forever young, Frank Loesser gem. While you're there, enjoy the "I Love Lucy" references. Follow the fold, I mean SQUIGS, on Instagram and Twitter @squigsrobertson Follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" wherever you may be listening and share u...
May 10, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 21
On this week's special episode, original Broadway cast member Geno Carr joins us to discuss 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. 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 a month. And don't...
May 03, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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 creates screlting-based goose bumps in the process. Be warned, the musical theatre geek force in this episode is STRONG. Follow Sam on Twitter and Instagram @mrsamherbst Follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" wherever you may be listening and share us with your friends! Join us on Instagram , TikTok and X f...
Apr 26, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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 Mr. 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! Stay up to date with all things Sara Kapner on Instag...
Apr 19, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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" on the Broadway Podcast ...
Apr 05, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 17
You guys, don't feed the plants. And while you're at it, wear a mask. 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 all of humanity has endured: Audrey II. Get ready for a fun conversation about the amazing musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS recorded in an LA apartment because they literally weren't allowed to go anywhere else. Check out Michael J Willett on Instagram and Twitter ...
Mar 29, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 16
It's one of the greatest scores in theatre history written by some of the most progressive minds of the time. We promise 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 musical theatre ground we're all standing on and made it stronger. Follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" wherever you may be listening and share us with your friends! Joi...
Mar 22, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 15
AIDA. One name. All the feels. Guest Brittany Campbell (HAMILTON) talks with Jeff about this rock concert of a show that instantly earned Heather Headley goddess status, and in the process, brought us all the soapy drama we were craving. Along the way, Jeff learns about what it's like to be a nine-year old on Broadway. Visit Brittany on Instagram at @brittanycampbellmusic and listen to her music on Spotify . Follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" wherever you may be listening and share us with your ...
Mar 15, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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. Keep up with Adam Wachter on Instagram and Twitter and don't forget to watch Encore! on Disney+ Follo...
Mar 08, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Happy Black History Month! On this week's episode Jeff and guest Bryce Charles sit down for a "human heart to heart" on 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. 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 T...
Feb 23, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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 fascinating (and often triumphant) artistic swings. Special thanks to all w...
Feb 16, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Welcome to "Casting Desiree- A Podcast." 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 joins us to discuss the genius of Sondheim lyrics, the length of "Liaisons," and who would make up the perfect next revival of this delicious show. For more Tom Zohar, we highly recommend following him on Twitter @TomZohar and Instagram @tommyzohar . Follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" wherever you...
Feb 09, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 10
