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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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My guest again this week is Andrew Erdman, author of the captivating book, Beautiful—The Story of Julian Eltinge, America's Greatest Female Impersonator.

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My guest on this episode is Andrew L. Erdman, who is the author of the new book: Beautiful — The Story of Julian Eltinge, America's Greatest Female Impersonator.

In the late 19th and early 20th Century — long before the fierce television Drag stars ... more

This is the second half of my conversation with Deborah Phillips author of the fascinating book, AND THIS IS MY FRIEND SANDY — SANDY WILSON’S THE BOY FRIEND, LONDON THEATRE AND GAY CULTURE.

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Deborah Phillips
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Episode: Encore Episode: My Friend Sandy, part 2 — The Boy Friend, London Theatre and Gay Culture
Barry Kester
Author of Round in Circles, the story of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel
Author, Round in Circles
Episode: Encore Episode: Round in Circles — The Story of Rodgers & Hammerstein's CAROUSEL, part 1
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Composer, lyricist, and actor; guest on the episode
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Episode: Ep 16: The Golden Age of Broadway, Part 2
Leslie Odom Jr.
Actor and musician; guest on the episode
Self/Industry
Episode: Ep 16: The Golden Age of Broadway, Part 2
Paige Allen
Author of Feminist Approaches in Musical Theater
Episode: Ep 201: More Feminist Approaches in Musical Theatre
Stacey Wolfe
Author of Feminist Approaches in Musical Theater
Episode: Ep 201: More Feminist Approaches in Musical Theatre
Paige Allan
Writer, researcher, and storyteller; co-author of Feminist Approaches to Musical Theatre
Episode: Ep 200: Feminist Approaches to Musical Theatre
Stacy Wolf
Professor of Theatre and American Studies at Princeton University; author of feminist histories of musical theatre
Princeton University
Episode: Ep 200: Feminist Approaches to Musical Theatre
Marc Shaiman
Tony Award–winning composer, lyricist, arranger and music producer
Self / Various Broadway credits
Episode: Ep 199: MARC SHAIMAN ON BROADWAY

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David Armstrong
Host of Broadway Nation
Albert Evans
Musical theatre expert appearing as frequent guest

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 166 ratings
  • Chess

    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.

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    5
    chabad fan
    United States5 months ago
  • 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 States2 years 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 States2 years 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 States2 years 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?!”

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    5
    jstevens2422
    United States3 years ago

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Encore Episode: SANDY WILSON’S THE BOY FRIEND, LONDON THEATRE AND GAY CULTURE.
Q: How does The Boyfriend come about and what makes it a pivotal work for Sandy Wilson?
Deborah Phillips discusses The Boyfriend as a culmination of Wilson's engagement with 1920s nostalgia, private club culture, and a broader British theatre ecosystem, highlighting its authenticity in portraying the era and its subversive gender dynamics, which ultimately contributed to its enduring relevance in both private clubs and on Broadway.
Encore Episode: SANDY WILSON’S THE BOY FRIEND, LONDON THEATRE AND GAY CULTURE.
Q: Describe Oxford for us at this period after the war. What is it like to be a young gay man at Oxford at the 1940s?
Deborah Phillips explains that Oxford in the postwar period housed tight communities like the OUDS and the Experimental Theatre Club, where networks formed among future theatre leaders; while public visibility was limited, discreet social circles provided a space for theater, creativity, and the formation of a distinct gay subculture that influenced later British theatre.
America's First Drag Superstar: Julian Eltinge, part 1
Q: How did Eltinge market himself and manage his public image?
He used a combination of stage craft, endorsements, a beauty line, a magazine, and strategic media appearances to craft a mass-market persona, blending technical performance with savvy PR to maintain broad appeal across different audiences.
America's First Drag Superstar: Julian Eltinge, part 1
Q: Why did you choose Julian Eltinge as a subject for your book?
Erdman says his fascination with the era, the intersection of comedy, vaudeville, and evolving notions of gender drew him to Eltinge, a figure who was enormous in his time but largely forgotten today, making him a compelling case study for broader cultural shifts.
Irving Berlin, Bing Crosby and the Story of "White Christmas," America's Most Popular Song, part 2
Q: Why is White Christmas the best-selling song of all time?
Albert Evans explains that it's difficult to have a first impression of the song due to its familiarity, so he analyzes the music and lyrics to uncover what makes it resonate.

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