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A Musical Theatre Podcast

Jeffrey Scott Parsons
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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 podcas... more

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This week we're celebrating AAPI month and the recent Drama Desk nominations with guest Maria-Christina Oliveras. "MCO" was just nominated for her current performance in the new Tony-nominated play THE BALUSTERS, but long before that, she was part of... more

Of "all the places you'd go" see SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL, producers had probably hoped it'd been during its initial Broadway outing. Well, as you'll find out in this week's episode, that hope wasn't exactly fulfilled. However, the premiere of this now ... more

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Recent Guests

Sophie-Rose Middleton
Performer who played Pearl in Starlight Express (Germany)
Stage performer (UK), Starlight Express cast
Episode: STARLIGHT EXPRESS with Sophie-Rose Middleton
Maria-Christina Oliveras
Drama Desk nominated actress, performer in Here Lies Love
Theatre actor
Episode: HERE LIES LOVE with Maria-Christina Oliveras
Kevin Chamberlin
Broadway actor, known for Horton on Seussical and multiple Broadway roles
Actor
Episode: SEUSSICAL with Kevin Chamberlin
Ryan Scott Oliver
Award-winning writer; co-author of the book discussed
Actor Therapy / writer
Episode: HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING with Ryan Scott Oliver and special guest Lindsay Mendez
Lindsay Mendez
Tony Award-winning actress and collaborator
Actor Therapy / educator
Episode: HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING with Ryan Scott Oliver and special guest Lindsay Mendez
Rodd Cyrus
Actor known for Ragtime; currently in Ragtime at Lincoln Center
Theatre performer
Episode: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME with Rodd Cyrus
Tim Weil
Original musical director of Rent; collaborator with Jonathan Larson; author
Rent creative team, Making Rent
Episode: Patreon! Preview: MAKING RENT with Tim Weil
Gianna Yanelli
Current Anne Boleyn on Broadway
Broadway musical Six
Episode: SIX with Teale Dvornik and Gianna Yanelli
Tyler Joseph Ellis
An actor and social media star known for hilarious reenactments of mean theater kids on TikTok.
Episode: THE SOUND OF MUSIC with Tyler Joseph Ellis

Host

Jeffrey Scott Parsons
Primary host with deep experience in musical theatre history, performance, and behind-the-scenes storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 324 ratings
  • Worth every minute

    I’ve been searching for the best Broadway podcast and I’ve found it here! The conversations are smart and funny and filled with interesting tidbits and deep analysis. Thank you Jeffrey !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MessyEm
    United States4 months ago
  • Thought provoking and funT

    These are conversations I’ve always wanted to have and never thought I’d hear. Bravo!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    broadwaydon
    United States5 months ago
  • Charming conversation

    Jeff is an extremely personable host who makes every episode a delight. I love learning about shows I don’t know, or learning more about shows I love. The guests are wonderful and varied, always with fun perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alexasp44
    United States7 months ago
  • LOVE FROM A THEATER KID

    Amazing podcast. You should do Mean Girls or & Juliet

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Theater Kid/Nerd/Geek
    United States8 months ago
  • Hadestown

    I would love if you would do Hadestown, it is my favorite musical ever and it holds a great place in my heart being that I saw it on Reeve Carney’s last performance!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    theatre kid 101
    United Statesa year ago

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STARLIGHT EXPRESS with Sophie-Rose Middleton
Q: Like it wasn't one of your special skills that you just thought what's going to be on your bingo card. So real fast, how did Starlight become part of your life?
Sophie-Rose explains that her involvement with Starlight Express began as an early Disney-related audition and developed through a series of auditions, camps, and evolving opportunities, culminating in joining the production in Germany after a long journey through training and other shows.
SEUSSICAL with Kevin Chamberlin
Q: How early in the process was Seussical, and what was the workshop experience like before Broadway?
He explains the Toronto workshop, the casting choices (including Eric Idle in the first reading and Andrea Martin in a later workshop), and how the production moved from workshop to a full Broadway-ready piece, with debates over how to integrate multiple Dr. Seuss stories into a cohesive evening.
SEUSSICAL with Kevin Chamberlin
Q: Can you walk us through your relationship with Ahrens and Flaherty and how they decided on the scale of their projects?
Chamberlin discusses meeting the duo during My Favorite Year and how they transitioned from smaller projects like Once On This Island to bigger, splashier works, which set the stage for Seussical. He also mentions the Toronto workshop and the intense bidding war for Broadway, emphasizing how workshop choices, contracts, and equity rules shaped the development.
SIX with Teale Dvornik and Gianna Yanelli
Q: What kind of research do you receive about these ladies when you enter the show?
We get given a list of things to watch, which are not required, but they help. We have conversations with the director about our queens and some misconceptions.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY with Rachel Potter
Q: Can you share your thoughts about Morticia?
She explains the dynamic between Morticia and Wednesday, highlighting their generational differences and how Morticia struggles to accept her daughter’s individuality.

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This series centers on deep dives into individual musicals, exploring creators, context, and storytelling to reveal cultural and emotional resonance. Episodes blend history, behind‑the‑scenes anecdotes, and personal career perspectives from long‑running theatre professionals and performers. A standout pattern is a focus on development journeys—from workshop origins to Broadway—paired with discussions about themes like power, representation, and the human side of theatre. Guests range from principal performers to writers and directors, creating a rich tapestry for listeners who love theatre history, backstage insights, and the craft of musical storytelling.

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Recent guests on A Musical Theatre Podcast include:

1. Sophie-Rose Middleton
2. Maria-Christina Oliveras
3. Kevin Chamberlin
4. Ryan Scott Oliver
5. Lindsay Mendez
6. Rodd Cyrus
7. Tim Weil
8. Gianna Yanelli

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