Broadway Bound: The Musicals That Never Came to Broadway
Robert W. Scheider & Broadway Podcast NetworkJoin Broadway historian, director, and all around MT nerd Robert W. Schneider for a wild and exhaustively researched celebration of the musicals that had set their sights on Broadway but missed the mark. The third season of Broadway Bound is called "I'M THE GREATEST STAR" explores twelve Broadway Bound musicals that were starred major performers. From a Bea Arthur to Randy Quaid, Broadway Bound: T... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 31 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsArtsHistory | |||
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For decades, Ginger Rogers made difficult things look effortless. Then she tried Broadway.
This week, we examine The Pink Jungle, a musical that arrived at exactly the wrong moment for one of Hollywood's most beloved stars. Beneath the sequins and b... more
Barbara Cook is one of the greatest voices Broadway has ever produced. Which makes Halloween one of the strangest chapters in her story.
This week, we explore a musical about witches, ghosts, and suburban eccentrics—but more importantly, an artist s... more
Somewhere in America, a producer once looked at Watergate and said, "You know what this scandal needs? A kick line."
This week, we follow Gene Barry through not one but two Broadway-bound curiosities: Spotlight and Watergate. The real story isn't po... more
Most actors spend the rest of their lives trying to escape the role that made them famous. Robert Preston spent the rest of his career trying to find another one.
This week, we look at We Take the Town and The Prince of Grand Street, two fascinating... more
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- I LOVE this podcast
I’ve been a fan of the wonderful Rob W Schneider since discovering the apparently defunct Behind The Curtain. His wit and love for the form make this an especially entertaining education in some very rare titles. The latest, Up From Paradise, was new to me. Where else are we going to get such thorough coverage of commercially unsuccessful shows? The extensive audio clips really make the episode feel immediate. Often I found myself thinking that these songs are truly terrific, and so I’m thankful... more
Apple Podcasts5JJGlebe
United Kingdoma year ago - Sheer bliss
If you are ever feeling down, listen to Rob W. Schneider’s “Gone With the Wind” episode. All the Broadway Bound episodes are superb, but the “Bonnie Gone” segment of the “Gone With the Wind” episode will make you double over with intense laughter and joy. Who would have thought that a podcast about failed Broadway-aspiring musicals would be so life-affirming?
Apple Podcasts5EdgarPW
United Statesa year ago - Five stars anyway
Five stars for Rib’a erudition, his great voice, and the perfect tone he sets for these stories. Never mocking, but always a wry sense of humor peeking through all the history. The “anyway,” Rob, is because you need to be more careful with your editing! (I say this as a non professional but I assume we needn’t hear the actor refer to a “page turn…”.) Am looking forward to next season! Prettybelle? Kelly? The Lady Comes Across? xoxo
Apple Podcasts5Jeff, ChicagoUnited States2 years ago - Really fun podcast!
Can you please master your recordings to even out the audio levels?? The dynamic range is way too broad for podcasts and makes certain things hard to hear. Love the show tho!
Apple Podcasts4justiceforblackamerica2020United States3 years ago - An answer to What went wrong?!
Very enjoyable series on huge Broadway failures that closed on the road. The best part is listening to folks who were eye witnesses to these debacles. We get interviews with some of the actors and even a producer! There remarks are candid and seen from the perspective of 20-30 years (or more) later. We are also treated to recreations of the scripts and live recordings of the scores. Busker Alley was a treat to hear as well as a couple of fine numbers from Paper Moon. For all those who curious ab... more
Apple Podcasts5BillhavenUnited States3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #121 | United States/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #225 | United Kingdom/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #163 |  Australia/Arts/Performing Arts |
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Apple Podcasts | #247 |  New Zealand/Arts/Performing Arts |
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A deep dive into Broadway-bound musicals that never reached the Great White Way, with a focus on the careers of major stars and the ambitious projects that fizzled. Episodes weave biographical context, production turmoil, and archival voices to reveal how ego, timing, and creative decisions shaped near-misses across the Broadway landscape. The host cultivates a historian's rigor blended with accessible storytelling, often featuring firsthand interviews and audio clips that bring these vanished shows back to life. A standout throughline is how star power and bold artistic bets collide with commercial realities, producing some of the most fascinating “what could have been” moments in musical theatre history.
This series likely appeals to the... more
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