A Musical Theatre Podcast

It's the musical that's on everybody's lips, and it only took 30 years for it to happen. This week we welcome performer, writer, and choreographer Corey Wright to discuss everything from his love of Fosse to meeting John Kander in Peru. In other words, "all the things we hold near and dear to our hearts." It's our episode dedicated to CHICAGO... and all that jazz.

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THE DROWSY CHAPERONE is a love letter to musical theatre known for being sweet, goofy, and controversial. Joining us this week to discuss this listener request is someone proud to have been called all of those words at one point or another in his career... publicist extraordinaire Ken Werther! Tune in to enjoy all the little "bluebirds" this creatively original musical provides.

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This week we're celebrating Black artists in musical theatre, just like the delightful musical PLAY ON! Join us as we welcome original Broadway cast member (and "Beyonce's mom") Yvette Cason to discuss this gone too soon musical that not only introduced teenage Jeff to her incredible talents (this woman can SING!) but also the legendary work of Duke Ellington and many others. *Warning- you may want to take notes, so you'll remember which YouTube rabbit hole to go down first!

If you're interested in the Original Cast Album  of PLAY ON! you can find it here on Amazon.

The podcast Yvette mentions with her PLAY ON! castmate Angela Robinson is a live Instagram conversation called ARTIST TALK.

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BIG FISH is an American myth of a musical whose audience continues to grow just like the tall tales it celebrates.  Joining us this week to discuss all things fathers, sons, and Susan Stroman is her "what if" guy: the original Associate Director for the Broadway production, Jeff Whiting! Together, Jeff and Jeff will take you through the emotional journey of this beautiful story and laugh at all the ridiculousness along the way.  PS- Just wait until you hear what Joan Rivers said backstage after the show...

To learn more about the busiest man in Musical Theatre, visit Jeff Whiting's website at https://jeffwhiting.com and follow him on Instagram. For more information about "The Singer's Mask," visit https://www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask

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WEST SIDE STORY might be the most important collaboration in all of musical theatre. There's no way to overstate its layers of storytelling and emotional relevance, but in this episode, we sure try.  Join Jeff and director/choreographer Hector Guerrero as they celebrate the original artists behind this iconic show, explore what it means to be a "Shark" in a "Jet" world, and laugh at what happens at the end of the play when the gun doesn't work.

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We're celebrating our 50th episode this week with never before heard conversations with past guests including Glenn Rosenblum (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF), Ryan O'Connor (SUNSET BOULEVARD), Barbara Dixon (ANYTHING GOES), and Terron Brooks (THE LION KING).  We've also got messages from listeners about what they've taken away from our first fifty, and new announcements from Jeff.  Celebrate with us and thank you for being part of our podcast family!

More than likely this New Year's Eve won't see many wild parties, so we're giving you two! In 2000, two different composers were inspired by the same 1920s poem about excess and epiphany and gave birth to different musicals that shared the same title, characters, and theatre season.  Broadway star Julia Murney was the leading lady in Andrew Lippa's THE WILD PARTY and has since worked closely with Michael John LaChiusa, who coincidentally wrote his own THE WILD PARTY.  She's the ideal guest for this very special episode, and we're honored to have her, so please enjoy responsibly.  ;)

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Deep in December it's nice to remember THE FANTASTICKS, an unusual little show that also happens to be the longest running musical in the world. Join us as we talk to actress Madison Claire Parks about musical allegories, musical families, and what it means to truly own our mistakes and follow.  ("follow, follow, follow, follow...")

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The history of Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA is a testament to taking musical theatre to new places and making the impossible possible. Who better then to discuss this musical than an innovator like musical theatre writer/performer/educator Sadie Bowman! Join us this week as we discuss the parallels and pitfalls of a very famous fairy tale and the way it evolved from 1957 TV creation to a 2013 Broadway revival.

Here are the promised links to references in the episode:
The Uses of Enchantment by Bruno Bettelheim
An Oral History of 1997's CINDERELLA

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The creative team of SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK often referred to their musical as a "rock & roll circus drama," but there's no way they knew how accurate a description that would become. This week Jeff is joined by his incredibly talented friend Andrew Madsen to discuss the strangest creative journey that ever got to Broadway, stayed for three years, and still managed to be considered a failure. Get ready to "rise above!"

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Disney’s groundbreaking theatre landmark THE LION KING celebrates the great circle of life in all its ups and downs. This week we welcome recording artist and Broadway Simba, Terron Brooks to celebrate not only the circle of life within this stunning show, but also the artists that brought it to life and what it requires of its performers to turn it into one of the longest running musicals in history.

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It's fun, irreverent, endlessly melodic, and more profound than you might think. HAIRSPRAY is a new classic in musical theatre, and our guest to discuss it this week is Broadway cast member Sabrina Sloan! We also enjoy a visit with listener Jonathan Chisolm! Get ready for stories galore, followed by an uncontrollable desire to revisit the score. 

Be sure to follow Sabrina on Instagram at @sabrinasloannyc to listen to some pretty amazing singing and enjoy how incredible she looks in her Angelica costume.   

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Wasn't it Oscar Hammerstein II who remarked, "Nothing says musical theatre quite like a board game and the Cold War?" Maybe not, but this week composer Michael Gordon Shapiro joins us to talk about the musical CHESS! Get your ABBA on and come along for a look at this incredibly electric piece of 1980s musical theatre that shouldn't work, might not work, and yet has a bigger cultural footprint than many shows that do.

Take a look at Michael's career by visiting http://mikemusic.com as well as his family friendly musical "Gideon and the Blundersnorp" on Instagram at @gideonandtheblundersnorp. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @amusicalpodcast and Twitter @amusicalpodcast and hop over to our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/a-musical-theatre-podcast

This week's episode is dedicated to a musical about kids, so who better to have on as a guest than an expert in musical theatre and kids!? Julie Cohen Theobald is the Executive Director of the Educational Theatre Association, a non profit celebrating over 90 years of creating theatre curriculum for kids in their educational settings. Together, we discuss the joys of discovering theatre while being a child and the joys of playing a child in the Peanuts gang musical gem: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN.

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Few musicals have left a singular cultural imprint quite like the song "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" from the zany 1949 musical GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES. Whether associated with Carol Channing, Marilyn Monroe, or anyone else, this iconic piece of musical theatre is a fascinating window into our history, both past and present. Join us this week as we welcome Tim and Anna from "My Little Tonys Podcast" to talk about musical theatre, musical films, and the woman whose name you must remember: Anita Loos.

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MATILDA (aka the rubik's cube) is a genius show put together by geniuses about a genius. And once you hear this week's guest Cassie Silva (Broadway and 1st National Tour "Mrs Wormwood") explain why, you'll be a believer. Enjoy our journey through the world of Roald Dahl, childhood journals, and "British accents for American audiences."

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The musical CONTACT may be one of the most controversial Tony Award winners of all time, but Karen Ziemba is one of the most gracious and deserving. A musical theatre triple threat with incredible work ethic, true vulnerability, and a dazzling smile, we are honored she joined us this week to discuss the very special show that brought her so much acclaim. Along the way, we talk about her many collaborations with Susan Stroman and the real importance of dance in musical theatre.

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Ten years ago, we would have said MY FAIR LADY is a musical that will be produced forever: iconic characters, a legendary score and source material. But now has that all changed? This week we're joined by Cindy and Christine from the Bottomless Broadway podcast to discuss rom com makeovers, gender politics, and of course, "quan" Julie Andrews. 

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SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE may be a five person musical dealing with the existential crisis of objective truth, but it also has brought together one of our most exciting episodes. Not only do we have the charming and talented Travis Leland to discuss this wonderful show, we have the composer and writer himself: five time Tony nominated Michael John LaChiusa (HELLO AGAIN, THE WILD PARTY, MARIE CHRISTINE)! Join us as together we marvel Michael John's complex writing style and Idina Menzel's soft palette.

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"Wilkommen, bienvenue, and welcome" to the legendary musical that entertains you, slaps you across the face, and somehow makes you grateful for it: CABARET! Award winning director Richard Israel joins us to discuss the brilliance of Kander & Ebb, the elegance of Joe Masteroff, and why this musical is a must in 2020.

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"How did you get to be here?" That single question has always been the success and struggle of Stephen Sondheim's 1981 musical MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and this week actress and activist Jennifer Shelton joins us to discuss its fascinating past, and what its unconventional style reveals about our past, present, and future.

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Can you spell the word... podcast? Yeah, you're right. Too easy. You know what's not easy, though? William Finn music! And to discuss the brilliance of him and the delightful THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is the equally delightful music director, Jennifer Lin. Get ready to delve into the quirky side of musical theatre with this conversation that we promise isn't "chimerical."

ANYTHING GOES is a legendary madcap musical from the 1930s, and thanks to actress Leah Sprecher, our guest to celebrate it this week is the equally legendary and madcap icon Barbara Dixon. You don't want to miss Barbara's unique perspective on her first love: musical theatre.

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Hooray for our "favorite son!" It's an election year, so this week we're covering THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES with music director extraordinaire Jeff Rizzo. It's also a pretty great excuse for us to talk about musical theatre legends like Cy Coleman, Tommy Tune, and of course, the show stealing dogs in Act 1. This one isn't getting a revival anytime soon, so enjoy!

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WARNING: there's nothing "shy" about this episode! ;) Actress Rena Strober joins us to shed a little love on the summer camp musical to end all summer camp musicals: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS. Carol Burnett, the Rodgers Dynasty, golden age comedy, and champagne bought with your unemployment insurance...this episode has it all. 

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Anybody in the mood to fall in love? If so, try following the simple recipe from ALL SHOOK UP... just add Elvis. "C'mon Everybody" get ready to tune in and tune out with this week's episode as actor Andre Myers joins us to discuss jukebox musicals, this feel good show's identity crisis on Broadway, the reason he stopped pursuing musical theatre, and why he still can't help falling in love with it. (See what we did there?)

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This week we take a ride through THE GRAND TOUR, the biggest flop the king of optimism Jerry Herman ever had, with the man he asked to star in it. Broadway vet Jason Graae joins us for a funny and heartfelt retrospective on one of the greatest composers in musical history and this largely forgotten show that quite possibly includes the most "Jerry-like" character he ever wrote.

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This week we get to be part of "her" world. Broadway Ariel, Chelsea Morgan Stock joins us for a conversation about the stage adaptation of Disney's game changing film THE LITTLE MERMAID, and reveals the complexities of being an understudy, dancing in Heelys, and staging a certain villain's demise. 
 
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THE BAND'S VISIT is one of the most sophisticated musicals in theatre history, and yet, despite winning pretty much every award imaginable, it isn't talked about nearly enough. Cast member Marc Ginsburg joins Jeff for a conversation about the joy, sadness, and phonetic pronunciations of this great addition to modern musical theatre.

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Happy Pride Month Everyone! This week we're celebrating by covering a listener request and all around great musical FUN HOME with special guest Alyssa M Simmons. Join us for a personal conversation about this groundbreaking musical that, believe it or not, is actually more fun than a funeral home. 

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In any discussion of the musical SUNSET BOULEVARD, the central piece of the conversation is inevitable: "Who is playing Norma Desmond? And who should be playing Norma Desmond?" To explore that musical theatre phenomenon, Jeff is joined this week by guest Ryan O'Connor, and together they journey the drama filled road that is now synonymous with this Andrew Lloyd Webber classic. Warning- Beware of floor lamps.

For all things caftans and Ryan, please follow him on Instagram @ryanoconnor81

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Amid the events of this past week, we felt the need to dedicate an episode of our podcast to the BLACK LIVES MATTER movement and specifically how it relates to musical theatre. Theatre/film/television actress Sharon Catherine Brown joins us for a conversation about her career that has broken down racial boundaries on Broadway and the toll it takes on the black artists willing to do it. After listening to the episode, reach out to us. How can we celebrate black lives in this art form? Who are some of your favorite black artists in musical theatre? Record a voice memo and/or email us at amusicalpodcast@gmail.com, or reach out through Instagram and Twitter @amusicalpodcast. We'll compile all the responses we receive and share them. 

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This week we're covering a musical to help us all look forward to the future! THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the new stage adaptation of the famed animated musical film had recently opened and was playing to sold out houses in the West End before closing due to the global pandemic. In this episode we talk with the show's associate director J Scott Lapp, its two stars Luke Brady and Christine Allado, and the writer of both the film and stage play Philip LaZebnik. We all look forward to seeing their epic show as soon as possible, and in the meantime, we'll keep believing in miracles.

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What better time to delve into the musical FINDING NEVERLAND than when "the world is upside down?!" Guest, and host of The Musical Man podcast, Jon Pernisek joins us for a conversation about this unique show that has its heart in the right place until you remember Harvey Weinstein was behind it all. Not to worry, though, we also have Broadway and National Tour cast member Cameron Bond to share some of his favorite memories of the musical! 

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Hate 'em or secretly wanna be 'em, this week we're talking about the HEATHERS with special guest and original cast member Rachel Flynn. Join us for a conversation about this dark and satirical take on the high school experience, but with plenty of laughs to go with all the murder.

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Who better to talk about the classic characters found in a classic Broadway musical like GUYS AND DOLLS than a guy who draws them? Squigs, a superb actor and now famous caricaturist, is our guest this week! Take a trip back to the Golden Age with this forever young, Frank Loesser gem, and while you're there, enjoy all the "I Love Lucy" references.

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On this week's special episode, original Broadway cast member Geno Carr talks with us about the musical journey of COME FROM AWAY, a perfect example of "good thing it happened, otherwise you'd never believe it."

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Who's in the mood for some high quality diva worship? Guest Sam Herbst joins us this week for a conversation dedicated to SIDE SHOW, the cult musical phenom that wears its heart on its sleeve and captures ours in the process. Be warned, the musical theatre geek force is STRONG. 

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The cow, the cape, the hair, the slippers... whatever your reason may be, join us as we head INTO THE WOODS this week with our special guest Sara Kapner! Together, she and Jeff marvel at the current relevance of this show, reflect on the genius of Sondheim, and still find time to ponder the importance of vegetables in musicals. Special thanks to listener Amanda who requested we cover the show and inspired us to reach out to our listeners! 

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It's musical podcasts unite as this week we discuss TUCK EVERLASTING, a musical requested by both listener Rachel (thank you Rachel!) and this week's guest Jesse McAnally (that's Mackinalley) from the podcast "Musicals with Cheese." 

Step into the world of immortality, REALLY old teenagers, and quite possibly the most effective dream ballet in musical history.

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You guys, I'm serious... don't feed the plants. As the world continues to fight a pandemic, Jeff and guest/actor/musician Michael J Willett (Faking It, GBF, Dolly's Parton's Heartstrings) discuss another threat humanity has encountered: Audrey II. 

Get ready for a fun conversation about the amazing musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS recorded in their LA apartment because they literally weren't allowed to go anywhere else. 

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One of the greatest scores in theatre history written by some of the most progressive minds of the time. We guarantee Rodgers and Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC isn't the total yawn you think it is. Join Jeff and guest Kirsten Chandler for a funny and thoughtful conversation about this Pulitzer Prize winning musical that broke the ground we're standing on.

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AIDA. One name. All the feels. Guest Brittany Campbell (HAMILTON) talks with Jeff about this rock concert of a show that instantly brought Heather Headley goddess status, and in the process, brought all of us to our feet. Along the way, Jeff learns about what it's like to be a nine year old on Broadway. 

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We know you're gonna like it HEEERRRRRE! Why? Because this week we're talking about everyone's favorite curly redhead (after Gwen Verdon that is...), ANNIE!

Jeff and guest Adam Wachter (Encore! on Disney+) explore this classic musical like never before. Did Miss Hannigan have to breastfeed Annie? Who is Laurie Beechman? And how can you tell how old children are? No really...Adam wants to know.

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Happy Black History Month! On this week's episode Jeff and guest Bryce Charles sit down for a "human heart" to heart about ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, making room along the way to discuss Quan La Chanze, Queen Audra, and even listen to a special message from original broadway cast member Gerry McIntyre. 

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Follow our guest Bryce Charles on Instagram @bryce_charles and if you're in the mood for her nerdy side, check out her cosplay @bryce.cosplays 

Special thanks to this week's sponsor, Box Elder High School Theatre Department! See what those awesome kids are up to on Instagram @behstheatre

It's our first "Flop Episode," and we're starting out with a bang! This week we explore why the "f word" will not be a curse word on this podcast and do so with Tony nominated composer Larry Grossman (now 81 years old). Jeff and Larry discuss his impressive career, including three of his Broadway outings that didn't necessarily have the fairy tale endings he would have wanted, but have supplied musical theatre geeks with folklore that continues to fascinate.

Special thanks to all who participated to make this episode possible. And be sure to check out Larry's work on these three shows! We'll be spotlighting it throughout the week on our Instagram and Twitter accounts @amusicalpodcast.

Welcome to "Casting Desiree- A Podcast." Kidding. It's our first Stephen Sondheim episode, and this week it's all about A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, a very elegant musical about sex-crazed rich people. Guest Tom Zohar and Jeff discuss the genius of Sondheim lyrics, the length of "Liaisons," and who would make up the perfect next revival of this delicious show. 

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For more Tom Zohar, we highly recommend following him on Twitter @TomZohar and Instagram @tommyzohar

Time for a little visit to Neverland as Jeff and guest Katie DeShan talk about PETER PAN, the timeless musical of the boy who wouldn't grow up. Along the way, they share their unusual commonality with the show, explore the fails of flying in the theatre, and get to the heart of why this story continues to be remade over and over and over again.

For more info about our guest, follow Katie's Instagram @heyitsthatkatiegirl, and don't forget to check out our affiliate this week, Musical Theatre Guild! www.musicaltheatreguild.com

Jeff sits down with guest (and good friend of Olaf the snowman) Bruce Merkle to discuss the famous Arendelle sisters, the commercialization of Broadway, and why audiences lose their minds when an actor changes their costume really quickly. Also, Jeff tries to explain the premise of the television show The Bachelor.

Keep up with all things Bruce Merkle by following him on Instagram @BruceMerkle

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Happy 2020! We're back at it, and thanks to listener Sebastian, the first musical we're covering this year is IN THE HEIGHTS. Five time "Abuela" Debra Cardona stops by to talk about Lin-Manuel Miranda's 2005 "slice of life" musical featuring a story and characters that are as important to the Latinx community as they are relatable to any audience. Also, what flavor would you order from the Piragua guy?

Find out more about our guest Debra Cardona and her wonderful career by visiting her website www.debracardona.com or Instagram @debracardona

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As the film version of CATS continues to cause the modern world to scream "What on earth is a Jellicle Cat?!" Jeff sits down with director/super fan James Vasquez and Broadway vet John Treacy Egan to discuss this anomaly of Musical Theatre. How did a musical about cats become the first mega blockbuster of this art form? And why, in 2019, is everyone still surprised by it?

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Broadway soprano Teri Bibb joins Jeff to discuss the legacy of Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN and answer the questions: "Where do sopranos go after they turn 40?" "What exactly is a 'shipoopi?'" and "How similar is Harold Hill to a president named Donald Trump?"

Check out current projects, video, and photos of Teri in her many gowns at www.TeriBibb.com

In this week's episode, Jeff and guest Michael Betts discuss the glory of Jerry Herman's smash hit HELLO, DOLLY! and along the way, touch on musicals with exclamation points, the hallmarks of a good Carol Channing impression, and what's at the heart of this delightful comedy. And if that wasn't enough, original cast member Mary Jo Catlett stops by to chat about her memories of the original production, cast, and creative team.

Wanna see how our guest Michael Betts puts his theatre expertise to work? Check out the amazing regional theatre Musical Theatre West in Long Beach, CA. www.musical.org

On this week's episode, Jeff and guest Kelley Dorney discuss rated R musicals, the difference between "queens" and "kwans," and how a bohemian named Jonathan Larson forever changed the musical theatre landscape.

Wanna hear how freakishly talented Kelley is? Look her up on YouTube or head over to our Twitter account @amusicalpodcast to see videos throughout the week!

On our very first full length episode, Jeff discusses his favorite (feminist) musical from 1964 with guest Glenn Rosenblum, finally gives Fruma Sarah the attention she deserves, and explores how FIDDLER ON THE ROOF became the Jewish musical that every culture has adopted as its own.

Be sure to check out Glenn's newest and latest lecture dates by visiting www.glennrosenblum.com.

Special thanks to this week's sponsor: Studio C Performing Arts!

Welcome to A Musical Theatre Podcast! Listen to host Jeffrey Scott Parsons introduce his love for musical theatre, how ANNIE helped him in school, and why his bias against MAMMA MIA won't stop him from giving it some love. Don't forget to like, review, subscribe, and share with your friends as well as participate on Twitter @amusicalpodcast or by emailing the show at amusicalpodcast@gmail.com