
A lively and opinionated cultural history of the Broadway Musical that tells the extraordinary story of how Immigrants, Jews, Queers, African-Americans and other outcasts invented the Broadway Musical, and how they changed America in the process.In Season One, host David Armstrong traces the evolution of American Musical Theater from its birth at the dawn of the 20th Century, through its mid-centu... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 255 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsHistoryArts | |||

Because this is a Broadway history podcast, I don’t usually comment on recently opened productions, since we can’t know yet whether they will be historically significant. The exceptions, of course, are major revivals of Broadway musicals from the pas... more
On this week’s Broadway Nation podcast, Albert Evans and I once again go “In Search of Lost Broadway,” as part of our occasional podcast series in which we try to rediscover significant hit Broadway musicals from the past that today are almost entire... more
This is the second of two special holiday episodes of Broadway Nation. Just like the first, this is an audio version of a Broadway Nation Live! performance that was given in December of 2019 at the Vashon Center For The Performing Arts on Vashon Isla... more
This is a special holiday reprise of one of Broadway Nation's most popular episodes: It's an audio version of a Broadway Nation Live! performance that was presented in December of 2019 at the Vashon Center For The Performing Arts on Vashon Island jus... more
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David Armstrong is easy to listen to. The episodes are informative and entertaining. The perspectives and stories are unique and delightful. Every musical theatre fan should be listening. Thank you for this!
David Armstrong is easy to listen to. The episodes are informative and entertaining. The perspectives and stories are unique and delightful. Every musical theatre fan should be listening. Thank you for this!
I’m loving your interview with Kevin Winkler about Bette Midler. It is bringing back some great memories of her performances.
David’s insight is both revealing and inspiring as he shows us, through it’s history, the power of Musical Theater. A complete masterclass to understanding the history of the Broadway musical and utterly necessary as we in the industry ask ourselves “what’s next?!”
This podcast has an amazing amount of historical knowledge! I started at the beginning and am so excited to journey through. If you love hearing from the people that were there to create and someone who really knows their history, this is for you!
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A vibrant exploration of the cultural history of the Broadway musical, this series examines the profound influence of diverse groups, including immigrants, Jews, LGBTQ+ individuals, and African Americans, on the evolution of American Musical Theater. It covers a range of topics from the genre's inception in the early 20th century, through its mid-century Golden Age, and into its contemporary resurgence, delving into how these productions reflect and shape societal issues surrounding race, gender, and equality. The show stands out for its blend of rich historical narratives, guest interviews, and engaging discussions that illuminate both celebrated and lesser-known figures and productions in musical theater. Whether a seasoned theatergoer or... more
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