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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

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Amazingly, this year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Broadway

musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

In 2005, after an incredibly short development period, opened first off-Broadway at Second Stage Theater, and quickly moved to Circle... more

To a great extent the Broadway Musical has been a queer creation -- and for more than 125 years the musical theater world has been filled with brilliant and creative LGBTQ people, including many in the highest positions of power and influence. In thi... more

This is the second part of this Encore Episode from 2021 featuring a conversation with Irene Sankoff & David Hein — the dynamic writing team and married couple that created the international smash hit musical Come From Away which recently topped Amer... more

My guests today are Irene Sankoff & David Hein – the dynamic writing team and married couple that created the giant international smash hit musical Come From Away.

Five productions of Come From Away have recently reopened around the world: Broadway,... more

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Recent Guests

Dominic Broomfield-McHugh
Professor of Musicology at the University of Sheffield, editor of the Oxford Guides to Film Musicals
University of Sheffield
Episode: Ep 186: GOING HOLLYWOOD — THE OXFORD GUIDES TO FILM MUSICALS
Richard Schuch
Professor of Drama at Queen's University Belfast, author of 'How Sondheim Can Change Your Life'
Queen's University Belfast
Episode: Episode 180: "BETTER LIVING THROUGH SONDHEIM" with author RICHARD SCHOCH
Ron Fassler
Author and theater critic
Broadway Theater
Episode: Episode 177: THE SHOW GOES ON — BROADWAY HIRINGS, FIRINGS, AND REPLACEMENTS, part 1
Michael Owen
Author of 'Ira Gershwin, A Life In Words'
Episode: Episode 175: THE OTHER GERSHWIN, part 3, with MICHAEL OWEN
Ken Billington
Tony Award-winning lighting designer with a career spanning over 108 Broadway productions.
Episode: Color and Light — A Brief History of Broadway Lighting Design with Tony Winner Ken Billington
Doug Besterman
A three-time Tony Award-winning Broadway orchestrator
Episode: Episode 172: THE ART & CRAFT of BROADWAY ORCHESTRATION with 3-Time Tony Winner DOUG BESTERMAN
Joshua Rosenblum
Broadway conductor, music journalist, and professor of musical theater composition at Yale
Episode: Episode 170: The Six-Decade Songwriting Partnership of MALTBY & SHIRE
Christopher S. Connelly
Author of 'Helen Morgan, The Original Torch Singer and Ziegfeld's Last Star'
Episode: Episode 166: HELEN MORGAN, part 2.
Christopher T. Connelly
Film and theater historian
Episode: Episode 165: HELEN MORGAN — THE ORIGINAL TORCH SINGER & ZIEGFELD'S LAST STAR

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David Armstrong
Host of Broadway Nation, an expert on the history of Broadway musicals, and a passionate educator and speaker.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 162 ratings
  • 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!

    Audible
    5
    B. Winston Sims
    United Statesa year ago
  • I can’t stop listening!

    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!

    Audible
    5
    B. Winston Sims
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you!

    I’m loving your interview with Kevin Winkler about Bette Midler. It is bringing back some great memories of her performances.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chabad fan
    United Statesa year ago
  • A necessary listen for any aspiring or current theatre professional!

    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?!”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jstevens2422
    United States2 years ago
  • Musical Theatre History Heaven!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    donny gersonde
    United States3 years ago

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The podcast is highly praised for its thorough research and the way it celebrates the contributions of various marginalized artists.
Reviews highlight the entertaining and educational nature of the episodes, making them enjoyable for both industry professionals and casual fans.
Listeners rave about the fascinating insights into musical theater history and the engaging storytelling approach of the host.

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COME FROM AWAY — The Most Produced Play of the Year, part 2
Q: What was the hardest nut to crack in the writing of this show?
The writing team found it challenging to represent the varied emotional responses of characters during the events narrated in the musical.
Ep 186: GOING HOLLYWOOD — THE OXFORD GUIDES TO FILM MUSICALS
Q: How did you achieve making these brief books packed with information?
The key is to ensure that each author provides new information, either through research or interviews, while maintaining a critical lens.
Ep 186: GOING HOLLYWOOD — THE OXFORD GUIDES TO FILM MUSICALS
Q: What is the idea behind this series?
The series aims to fill a gap in scholarship on film musicals, providing original research and critical readings of the genre, similar to existing literature on Broadway.
BROADWAY'S NOSTALGIA CRAZE OF THE 1970s, part 1
Q: What do you think are the origins of the nostalgia craze of the 1970s?
Albert Evans suggests that the nostalgia craze originates from the youth rebellion of the 1960s, as young people began embracing and celebrating styles and music from their grandparents' era as a way to rebel against their parents' more modern tastes.
Episode 177: THE SHOW GOES ON — BROADWAY HIRINGS, FIRINGS, AND REPLACEMENTS, part 1
Q: How did you approach the sensitive subject matter when discussing firings and judgments in your book?
I aimed to be fair and not mean-spirited, just focusing on the facts without quoting mean reviews or piling up on anyone.

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This podcast offers a vibrant exploration of the cultural history of Broadway musicals, illuminating how various marginalized groups, including immigrants, Jews, LGBTQ+ individuals, and African Americans, have shaped this unique art form. Each episode features in-depth discussions that trace the evolution of American musical theater from its inception in the early 20th century through its transformative Golden Age and into the modern renaissance of the 21st century. The engaging narrative highlights the significant themes of race, gender, and equality as it showcases how musicals reflect societal changes and influence culture.

Notably, the host brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm, providing listeners with not only background inform... more

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