
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 | 272 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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In this Encore Episode from 2021, author Rick Pender takes us inside the creation of The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia.
Rick Pender is a longtime member and former chair of the American Theater Critics Association. He first began reviewing theater i... more
This is the second of a three-part conversation with author Elizabeth T. Craft regarding her recent book, Yankee Doodle Dandy — George M. Cohan and the Broadway Stage, which is the first book about Cohan in fifty years. If you missed the first episod... more
My guest today is author Elizabeth T. Craft, whose terrific book, Yankee Doodle Dandy — George M. Cohan and the Broadway Stage, is the first book about Cohan in fifty years.
No one looms larger in the history of early Broadway than the Irish Americ... more
My guest on this Pride Encore edition of Broadway Nation is author Maya Cantu who joins me to discuss her book, Greasepaint Puritan — Boston to 42nd Street in the Queer Backstage Novels of Bradford Ropes.
In this book Maya reclaims the life and work... more
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I recently listened to the show about the various productions on the musical Chess. I really enjoyed learning about the history of this troubled show. Kudos to Mr Armstrong.
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?!”
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A historically rich exploration of Broadway's evolution, with a focus on immigrant and minority contributions that shaped the American musical. Episodes mix deep archival storytelling, interviews with authors, composers, and scholars, and thoughtful context on social issues like gender, race, and representation. Expect rigorous research, illuminating backstage anecdotes, and connections between classic shows and today's Broadway landscape, all carried by a host known for clear storytelling and enthusiasm. A standout aspect is the blend of scholarly rigor and accessible storytelling, including collaborations with prominent authors and industry figures that anchor major episodes in broader cultural conversation.
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