
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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 278 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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This is the third part of my conversation with author Margaret Hall, whose captivating book is titled Gemignani – Life And Lessons From Broadway And Beyond.
If you missed the first two parts, you may want to catch up on those episodes before listeni... more
This is the second part of my recent conversation with author Margaret Hall, the remarkable young theater historian whose new book is titled Gemignani – Life And Lessons From Broadway And Beyond.
If you missed part one, you may want to catch up on ... more
My guest this week is Margaret Hall, a remarkable young theater historian who is the author of the celebrated new book Gemignani – Life And Lessons From Broadway And Beyond.
As you will hear, Margaret spent much of the pandemic interviewing Paul Gem... more
This is the third and final part of my conversation with Ben Francis whose amazingly compelling new book is titled Careful the Spell You Cast — How Stephen Sondheim Extended the Range of the American Musical.
Just like the book, our discussion has b... 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 development, with a focus on how immigrant, Jewish, queer, and minority communities helped shape the American musical. Episodes profile legendary collaborations (Sondheim, Prince, Gemignani) and spotlight behind-the-scenes roles, mentorship, and the human stories behind iconic shows. The format blends scholarly context, archival anecdotes, and accessible storytelling, often anchored by guest authors and historians. Noteworthy is the mix of deep historical analysis with practical industry insights, plus sustained attention to backstage dynamics, production history, and the evolving Broadway ecosystem.
Listeners are likely insiders and enthusiasts—ranging from theater students and professionals t... more
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