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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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Because this is a Broadway history podcast, I don’t usually comment on recently opened productions, since we can’t know yet whether they will be historically significant. The exceptions, of course, are major revivals of Broadway musicals from the pas... more

On this week’s Broadway Nation podcast, Albert Evans and I once again go “In Search of Lost Broadway,” as part of our occasional podcast series in which we try to rediscover significant hit Broadway musicals from the past that today are almost entire... more

This is the second of two special holiday episodes of Broadway Nation. Just like the first, this is an audio version of a Broadway Nation Live! performance that was given in December of 2019 at the Vashon Center For The Performing Arts on Vashon Isla... more

This is a special holiday reprise of one of Broadway Nation's most popular episodes: It's an audio version of a Broadway Nation Live! performance that was presented in December of 2019 at the Vashon Center For The Performing Arts on Vashon Island jus... more

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Dan Ellis
Author of "King Of Broadway"
Episode: Ep 191: HOW A SONDHEIM REJECTION INSPIRED A BROADWAY NOVEL!
Dan Knechtges
Artistic director of TUTS and originally choreographed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Theater Under The Stars
Episode: Ep 187: 20 YEARS of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
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 173: THE OTHER GERSHWIN — with MICHAEL OWEN, author of IRA GERSHWIN — A LIFE IN WORDS
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

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David Armstrong
Host of the series and a knowledgeable figure in Broadway history, providing insights into the cultural evolution of musical theater and its societal impact.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 164 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 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 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 seen as both educational and entertaining, appealing to a wide range of theater enthusiasts.
Listeners appreciate the depth of historical knowledge and the engaging storytelling style of the host.
Many find the discussions enlightening, especially regarding the representation of marginalized communities in theater.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Ep 191: HOW A SONDHEIM REJECTION INSPIRED A BROADWAY NOVEL!
Q: What do you hope readers take away from your book?
Ellis expresses hope that both theater fans and those new to the scene will find something relatable in the story, blending humor and insight into the creative process.
Ep 191: HOW A SONDHEIM REJECTION INSPIRED A BROADWAY NOVEL!
Q: How did the characters in your book relate to real people?
While based on some experiences and people in Ellis's life, he tried not to directly base characters on real individuals to avoid potential backlash.
Ep 191: HOW A SONDHEIM REJECTION INSPIRED A BROADWAY NOVEL!
Q: What was the inspiration for this book?
The specific inspiration came from a rejection letter from Stephen Sondheim, which prompted the idea of fictionalizing that experience.
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.

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A vibrant exploration of the cultural history of the Broadway musical, this series examines the profound influence of diverse groups, including immigrants, Jews, LGBTQ+ individuals, and African Americans, on the evolution of American Musical Theater. It covers a range of topics from the genre's inception in the early 20th century, through its mid-century Golden Age, and into its contemporary resurgence, delving into how these productions reflect and shape societal issues surrounding race, gender, and equality. The show stands out for its blend of rich historical narratives, guest interviews, and engaging discussions that illuminate both celebrated and lesser-known figures and productions in musical theater. Whether a seasoned theatergoer or... more

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