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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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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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Recent Guests

Rick Pender
Author of The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia
Author; former chair of the American Critics Association
Episode: Everything Sondheim: Inside the Creation of the Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia
Elizabeth Craft
Author of Yankee Doodle Dandy, George M. Cohan and the Broadway Stage
Oxford/Bloomsbury ecosystem
Episode: GEORGE M. COHAN and the BROADWAY STAGE
Maya Cantu
Dramaturg and interdisciplinary scholar, author
Bennington College
Episode: 42nd Street and the Queer Backstage Novels of Bradford Ropes
David Sabella
Friend of the pod who performs Eltinge songs
Performer
Episode: Encore Episode: The Musical Theater of Julian Eltinge
Deborah Phillips
Author of And This Is My Friend Sandy, Sandy Wilson's The Boyfriend, London Theater, and Gay Culture
University of Brighton (Professor of literature and cultural history)
Episode: Encore Episode: SANDY WILSON’S 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
Self/Industry
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

Hosts

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

Reviews

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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chabad fan
    United States6 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?!”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jstevens2422
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the host for being knowledgeable, engaging, and thorough in historical coverage.
Fans highlight the high production quality and depth of interviews with authors and industry figures.
Audiences appreciate accessible yet rigorous storytelling that elevates Broadway history for both pros and fans.

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Everything Sondheim: Inside the Creation of the Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia
Q: How did Sondheim respond to the encyclopedia project?
Sondheim was generally pleased, often providing corrections or amplifications when needed, and remained highly engaged, sometimes offering new information or clarifications when contacted.
Everything Sondheim: Inside the Creation of the Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia
Q: What was the research process like, especially sourcing material from the Library of Congress?
Pender details collecting scrapbooks and background material from the Library of Congress, using Mark Eden Horowitz's columns, and incorporating other biographies and interviews while ensuring accuracy and proper credit.
Everything Sondheim: Inside the Creation of the Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia
Q: What does the encyclopedia encompass in terms of scope and entries?
He describes starting with over 200 potential entries and whittling them down to 131 entries, covering Sondheim's shows, people who worked on productions, biographical material, and a wide range of related topics.
Everything Sondheim: Inside the Creation of the Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia
Q: So, first of all, how did this book come about? How did you come to create a gigantic Sondheim Encyclopedia?
Pender explains the background: he was approached by a publisher after his work on the Sondheim Review, was asked to write the entire encyclopedia himself due to budget and trust, and built the project from his deep background in Sondheim scholarship.
GEORGE M. COHAN —THE MAN WHO OWNED BROADWAY
Q: How did Cohan balance being a star and a business operator?
He leveraged his partnership with Sam Harris to run the business side while continuing to contribute artistically, allowing him to maintain control and influence in Broadway while expanding his reach.

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