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Making A Musical

Jacki Thrappthrapptheatrics.com
An inside look at how Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals are made. Emmy® award winner Jacki Thrapp discusses creating new work like her Off-Broadway show "Good Morning New York" and the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival's sold-out show "Lighthouse: An Immersive Drinking Musical. Hear tips, tricks and mistakes everyone is making along the way. Produced by Thrapp Theatrics.
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Episodes

89. LIGHTS OUT: How To Bring Back Broadway

Jacklyn Thrapp reacts to the Financial Times article written by Broadway director Sam Mendes. Can the government or private companies save Broadway during the coronavirus pandemic? Plus - theaters are opening up their lobbies to support Black Lives Matter demonstrators. Find out what else they are doing. #Broadway #OffBroadway #OpenYourLobby

Jun 05, 202015 minSeason 5Ep. 10

87. LIGHTS OUT: Broadway Theatres Dark Until September 6th

Welcome to the Blue Era Of Broadway. The great white way is shut down until at least September 6th. See how a venue in Arkansas could give Broadway a road map to reopening. Plus we have the latest on Lin-Manuel Miranda.... Hamilton is heading to Disney+ July 3, 2020, In The Heights is pushed back to 2021 and now Lin-Manuel Miranda is stepping in to save the day and bring tourists back to NYC. Jacklyn Thrapp explains.

May 13, 202016 minSeason 5Ep. 12

86. LIGHTS OUT: Theatre Venues Permanently Shut Down

Coronavirus is causing theatres to shut down for good. Long Island City’s Secret Theatre permanently closes its doors after 10 years. NYC's Shetler Studios is out after 30 years in Manhattan. Jacklyn Thrapp predicts Broadway won't be back until November. What now? #Broadway #OffBroadway #Coroanvirus #COVID19

May 07, 202010 minSeason 5Ep. 7

84. LIGHTS OUT: A New Era Of Broadway

EDITORIAL: New York is a pit right now and reopening Broadway won't fix things. How bad is it? Jacklyn Thrapp explains in her coronavirus special "Lights Out."

Mar 27, 202033 minSeason 5Ep. 6

81. LIGHTS OUT: Broadway Goes Dark

SPECIAL REPORT: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo bans all large gatherings over 500 people amid coronavirus fears. The announcement shutting down ALL Broadway shows for a month. Jacklyn Thrapp reports. #Broadway #OffBroadway

Mar 12, 202012 min

77. Demos vs. Off-Broadway Album (Feat. Jackson Bell)

Good Morning New York composers Jacklyn Thrapp & Jackson Bell talk about creating music for GMNY. Bonus: They reveal a song from a new musical in the works. Plus - What YOU can expect from our BroadwayCon vendor booth #Broadway #BroadwayCon #GMNY #OffBroadway

Jan 23, 20201 hr 19 minSeason 4Ep. 27

76. Opening Night

Good Morning New York creator Jacklyn Thrapp reacts to opening night! The reviews are in! Our Off-Broadway musical is a HIT! Show Score is giving us a 100% audience approval rating. Thrapp breaks down the press, reaction, behind the scenes notes and then gives a personal note.

Jan 14, 202026 minSeason 4Ep. 26

75. New York Musical Festival Abruptly Shuts Down

Good Morning New York creator Jacklyn Thrapp calls for an investigation into exactly what happened to the money - including the $75 submission fees writers recently paid + "participation fee of $15,000" invited productions are charged. Plus - the latest on Good Morning New York (opening in just over a week) #Broadway #OffBroadway

Jan 03, 202021 minSeason 4Ep. 25

71. WALK AND TALK: 14 Days

Jacklyn Thrapp details her experience curtain shopping & more.

Dec 29, 201910 minSeason 4Ep. 21

70. WALK AND TALK: 15 Days

Jacklyn Thrapp kicks off two weeks of daily podcasts ahead of Good Morning New York's open. Plus a new segment called "Word On The Street." Why #Cats isn't getting an Oscar & how you can get free tickets to a Broadway show.

Dec 27, 201926 minSeason 4Ep. 20

68. A Day In The Life As An Off-Broadway Producer (Feat. Broadway Producer Jana Shea)

Good Morning New York creator Jacklyn Thrapp speaks to Broadway executive producer Jana Shea about how Broadway investing works & what projects she is interested in next. (Jana Shea’s Broadway credits include Tony Award winner for Best Musical, A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder, as well as Escape to Margaritaville.) Interview recorded during Broadway for All's Cabaret At The Circus. PLUS - What happened momenta before the event!

Dec 16, 201927 minSeason 4Ep. 18

67. Well, That Didn't Go As Planned...

Good Morning New York creator Jacklyn Thrapp addresses the big elephant in the room. We have to recast two roles ... and the show opens in less than a month. Here are her thoughts

Dec 14, 20198 min

66. Ticket Sales (Feat. Felisha Heng)

Good Morning New York creator Jacklyn Thrapp and stage manager Felisha Heng talk about tickets, streaming, curtains & all of the crazy things that happen behind the scenes of their Off-Broadway musical. PLUS - Find out what happened when Jacklyn met Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's Michael Zegen. Buy a ticket now at GoodMorningNewYorkMusical.com

Dec 06, 201944 minSeason 4Ep. 17

64. Meet The Man Behind The Music (Feat. Co-Composer Jackson Bell)

Good Morning New York creator Jacklyn Thrapp interviews GMNY's co-composer, music director, guitarist and arranger Jackson Bell in a totally unedited episode. How Jackson got into the Berklee College of Music and what got him involved with our Off-Broadway production? Plus how the 80s sitcom "Cheers" impacted his approach to "Good Morning New York."

Nov 21, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 4Ep. 13

62. Swing Life (Feat. Darren Cementina)

Good Morning New York creator Jacklyn Thrapp talks to Darren Cementina about his new role in the musical. What brought him to NYC? BONUS: Jacklyn gives him a tip on how to get an actors' equity card.

Nov 15, 201932 minSeason 4Ep. 12
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