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Jersey Arts PodcastSpreading Joy (For All to Hear) with Surflight's Production of 'Elf, the Musical'“It’s just nice to meet another human who shares my affinity for elf culture.”While that may be a quote from the movie, "Elf", it’s also the truth. Gina is a huge fan of the movie and elf culture! While she's yet to see its musical counterpart, she was thrilled to have the chance to speak with Buddy himself, actor Dustin Ceithamer who is portraying the lead in the "Elf, the Musical" at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven this December.Directed and choreographed by Paula Hammons Sloan, the show is a fun holiday romp for...
2025-12-1121 min
BROADWAY NATIONHOW A SONDHEIM REJECTION INSPIRED A BROADWAY NOVEL! My guest this week is DAN ELISH, author of a new novel called KING OF BROADWAY. As you will hear, the plot of this novel was inspired by a real life interaction that Dan had with the legendary Broadway songwriter Stephen Sondheim.
While the majority of authors I interview on Broadway Nation are historians or scholars who have created non-fiction works about the history of the Broadway musical, every once in a while it is my great pleasure to feature a fiction writer who has taken what I call a "novel approach" to Broadway.
These ha...
2025-11-1434 min
The Drama Book Show!Showmance- With Chad Beguelin and Paul WontorekMark-Eugene and Dylan kick things off with an update on their latest playwriting adventures. Then, Paul Wontorek (Broadway World) sits down with six-time Tony nominee Chad Beguelin to discuss his debut novel Showmance—a funny and heartfelt story about a failed Broadway writer, a community theater revival, and the unexpected romance that blooms in his small hometown.
Beguelin, known for The Prom, Aladdin, and The Wedding Singer, draws from his own life as a queer theater kid turned Broadway vet. Showmance is a witty, warm, and redemptive tale about second chances, small-town surprises, and the messy truth ab...
2025-07-2848 min
Musical Lyrical LingoProm the musicalSend a textWe delve into the heartwarming chaos of organising a school formal 20 years ago, sharing amusing quirks and unforgettable memories that set the stage for our deep dive into the musical "The Prom." From the brilliant minds of composer Matthew Sklar and lyricist Chad Beguelin, we explore how this musical masterpiece addresses themes of acceptance and stereotypes, resonating powerfully with audiences across the spectrum. Alongside reflections on Sklar's earlier works like "Elf" and "The Wedding Singer," we uncover the cultural impact of "The Prom" and how its lyrics speak volumes, especially in more conservative settings.
2025-02-241h 03
Ivory Tower Boiler RoomIconic Showmances and the Power of Queer Storytelling as a Broadway Creator and Novelist with Chad BeguelinWatch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom
Presenting a really special holiday Broadway episode with Chad Beguelin who recently wrote his first novel called Showmance! Showmance is about a down-on-his-luck Broadway playwright who is marooned in rural Illinois in this sharply funny queer rom-com.
Chad knows a lot about the Broadway industry since he is a six-time Tony Award nominee, and his Broadway works include The Prom, Disney’s Aladdin, Elf and The Wedding Singer. He also co-wrote the screenplay for The Prom, currently available o...
2024-12-251h 02
Adapt or PerishElf (Ep. 155)For this Christmas Eve Adapt or Perish Mini, journey with us through the Candy Cane Forest, the Sea of Swirly Twirly Gum Drops, and the Lincoln Tunnel for a look at Elf! In this episode, we discuss: Elf, the 2003 movie directed by Jon Favreau, written by David Berenbaum, and starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Asner, and Bob Newhart Elf, the 2010 musical with music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and book by Bob Martin and Thomas Meehan Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas, the 2014 animated special directed by Mark Caballero and Se...
2024-12-2429 min
Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleExcellent 2024 Debut Romance NovelsWe're so excited to be talking about some of the bright new voices in romance this week -- every book we talk about in this episode is a debut romance from 2024. We're introducing you to eighteen new authors, all of whom you'll be able to meet years from now and say, "I've been reading you from the beginning!" From chefs to film directors, baseball players to librarians, spies to playwrights, there's a little something here for everyone. You're going to love it. Guess what? There's a debut romance in the Fated Mates Best of 2024 Book...
2024-12-101h 35
BROADWAY NATIONSHOWMANCE — A New Broadway NovelMy guest is six-time Tony Award nominee Chad Beguelin, who has created book & lyrics for Broadway musicals The Prom, Disney’s Aladdin, The Wedding Singer, and Elf. Today, he joins me to discuss his captivating new novel set in the world of theater, SHOWMANCE.The beautifully crafted plot of Showmance opens on the disastrous opening night of a new Broadway musical — Stage Of Fools — with book, music, and lyrics by Noah Adams, the novel’s central character. The scorching reviews the show receives, coupled with a family emergency, send Noah back to his Podunk hometown of Plainview, Illinois...
2024-10-3136 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItFINAL FIVE with Chad Beguelin, Broadway Lyricist and Book WriterProducing theater is often difficult and never a guarantee. In fact, anything produced for the stage can be hit or miss. Just a few hours before I sat down to record this intro, a concert of Lerner & Loewe music that I was producing had to be canceled. Artists were dropping out and audiences weren't buying tickets. It was tough to let it go, but there came a point where the venue had to cut its losses.This was just a concert at a cabaret venue, so imagine the greater disappointment and loss when a Broadway show doesn’t...
2024-10-3016 min
Why I‘ll Never Make ItChad Beguelin Uses His Own Broadway Failure as Inspiration for His Debut Novel SHOWMANCEIn the world of Broadway, success can seem like a dazzling dream. But behind every show that makes it to the stage, there are countless moments of uncertainty and setbacks. For writers, especially, the journey from writing a script to getting it produced is anything but predictable. As an actor, I know firsthand that without writers, I wouldn’t have a character to play or lines to say. It’s their words that bring us to life on stage, and one of my greatest joys is collaborating with writers—especially on new works—helping to refine characters and the dialogue...
2024-10-2346 min
A Musical Theatre PodcastTHE PROM with Chad BeguelinTHE PROM is an original musical that very much connected with audiences when it first premiered on Broadway in 2018. It features great characters, clever dialogue, and energetic songs. But those things don't write themselves, do they?!This week we sit down with the show's lyricist, and half of its book writing team, six-time Tony nominee Chad Beguelin! (THE WEDDING SINGER, ALADDIN, ELF) Chad takes us to "the prom" by way of exploring colorful characters like the Dee Dee Allen, inspirations from his hometown and childhood, and the pit stops his creative team passed up along the road...
2024-10-131h 08
Gays ReadingWhat's the TEA? with Chad Beguelin (Showmance)In this new series What’s the TEA? host Jason Blitman gets the inside scoop on new books–authors are tasked with describing their books with 3 words using the letters T, E, and A. This episode features Chad Beguelin talking to Jason about his debut gay romcom, Showmance. Chad Beguelin is a six-time Tony Award nominee. His Broadway works include The Prom, Disney’s Aladdin, Elf and The Wedding Singer. Chad also co-wrote the screenplay for The Prom, currently available on Netflix. Chad is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch Sch...
2024-10-1016 min
OutWithDanEP 152 - Chad Beguelin - SHOWMANCEWhat if you Broadway production opened and it closed after one performance? A Flop. Then a family member has health issues and you return to your hometown. And the local arts and theater group wants to mount your failed Broadway production. What could possibly go wrong, or right? SHOWMANCE is this story.
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2024-10-0816 min
The Theatre Podcast with Alan SealesChad Beguelin: The Journey Behind the Lyrics and 'Showmance', a New NovelChad Beguelin is a six-time Tony Award-nominated book writer and lyricist, whose name is synonymous with Broadway hits like The Prom, Disney’s Aladdin, The Wedding Singer, and Elf: The Musical. From his humble beginnings in a small town where he fell in love with theater to becoming a key figure behind some of Broadway’s biggest productions, Chad shares his remarkable journey. He takes us behind the scenes of his latest creative venture, a novel called Showmance, giving us a glimpse into the challenges of transitioning from writing musicals to penning fiction. With parallels to his own life, Show...
2024-10-0844 min
Literary ProspectsInterview with Author Chad BeguelinAuthor and multiple Tony Award nominee Chad Beguelin talks with Kelley Vick about his debut novel, Showmance, making the leap from writing for Broadway to writing a novel, the importance of romantic comedies, working with Meryl Streep, his best advice for aspiring authors, and much more. *For literary shirts, totes and gifts, and other tools for writers, check out our new Literary Prospects Shop.*For books featured on the podcast and other curated booklists, check out our online store at Bookshop.org, Literary Prospects Books.*More good stuff for writers and readers at L...
2024-10-0835 min
KPL PodcastKPL Podcast October 2024 Week 1 with Special Guest Chad BeguelinThis week on the KPL podcast we have debut author Chad Beguelin, he is a six time Tony nominee. He's taken his amazing writing skills and turned to writing books. His new novel, Showmance is a laugh-out-loud rom com about a man who returns to his home town to direct his musical that flopped on Broadway. Every rehearsal he learns something new about his musical and his own life. Author Recommendation10 Things that Never Happened by Alexis Hall
2024-10-0417 min
Explore New Full Audiobooks in Romance, LGBTQ+Showmance: A Novel by Chad BeguelinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/752196 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Showmance: A Novel Author: Chad Beguelin Narrator: Michael Crouch Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 9 minutes Release date: October 1, 2024 Genres: LGBTQ+ Publisher's Summary: 'Showmance is ready for the big time....Beguelin crafts a story you never want to end.” —Steven Rowley, New York Times bestselling author of The Celebrants A down-on-his-luck Broadway playwright is marooned in rural Illinois in this sharply funny queer rom-com Noah Adams’s career as a playwright is circling the drain, thanks to a scorching review of his first Broadway musical. So when a family emergenc...
2024-10-0210 min
Get New Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernShowmance: A Novel by Chad BeguelinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/752196 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Showmance: A Novel Author: Chad Beguelin Narrator: Michael Crouch Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 9 minutes Release date: October 1, 2024 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: 'Showmance is ready for the big time....Beguelin crafts a story you never want to end.” —Steven Rowley, New York Times bestselling author of The Celebrants A down-on-his-luck Broadway playwright is marooned in rural Illinois in this sharply funny queer rom-com Noah Adams’s career as a playwright is circling the drain, thanks to a scorching review of his first Broadway musical. So when a family emergenc...
2024-10-0110 min
Broadway BreakdownMatt's Play and Chad Beguelin's Book (w/ Tony Nominee Chad Beguelin)It's time...Matt makes a MAJOR announcement about the development of his play and 6-Time-Tony-Nominee Chad Beguelin (ALADDIN, THE PROM, ELF) stops by to discuss his new book SHOWMANCE...and other Broadway things.Link to YOURS, TRULY fundraising page: https://www.millironstudios.com/yours-trulyLink to YOURS, TRULY Pitch Deck: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGQdXq6weA/TxCLeAIqtkKDdLDaSwzC1w/view?utm_content=DAGQdXq6weA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editorLink to Broadway Breakdown Discord: https://discord.gg/7wkJpY3PLink to Chad Beguelin's Website: https://www.chadbeguelin.com/Learn more...
2024-09-291h 53
Broadway BreakdownMatt's Play and Chad Beguelin's Book (w/ Tony Nominee Chad Beguelin)It's time...Matt makes a MAJOR announcement about the development of his play and 6-Time-Tony-Nominee Chad Beguelin (ALADDIN, THE PROM, ELF) stops by to discuss his new book SHOWMANCE...and other Broadway things.Link to YOURS, TRULY fundraising page: https://www.millironstudios.com/yours-trulyLink to YOURS, TRULY Pitch Deck: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGQdXq6weA/TxCLeAIqtkKDdLDaSwzC1w/view?utm_content=DAGQdXq6weA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editorLink to Broadway Breakdown Discord: https://discord.gg/7wkJpY3PLink to Chad Beguelin's Website: https...
2024-09-291h 58
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Gather by the Ghost LightSHOWMANCE by Chad BeguelinIn this episode, Jonathan and Devon chat with six-time TONY Award Nominee Chad Beguelin about his new novel "SHOWMANCE" and his life as a Broadway writer.About SHOWMANCE: Noah Adams’s career as a playwright is circling the drain, thanks to a scorching review of his first Broadway musical. So when a family emergency sends him back to his Podunk hometown of Plainview, Illinois, he figures he’ll hide out for a bit. But to Noah’s horror, his agent has secretly arranged for him to stage an amateur version of the career-ruining musical at the local commun...
2024-09-2437 min
I'm Feeling Queer Today!Queering MediaHosts Eric and Lily explore the lack of representation of queer characters in mainstream media, and how the LGBTQ+ community has had to rely on creating our own media to accurately tell our diverse array of stories.Contents & Content Warnings…Please expect to hear “queer” used as an identity term throughout this episode & series. 00:00 - Frankie & Ari: What Was Your Favorite Queer-Coded TV Character? 2:20 - Introduction with Eric & Lily: What do we mean when we say “Queer-Coded?”4:13 - Zines! With Alex & Claire17:18 - 1-Minute Trivia: Queer Love Edition...
2024-03-0736 min
THE NERD COLOSSEUM: Battles of Movies, TV, and GamesMerry Movie Showdown | 'Elf' vs 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' | Part 2 of 3
'Elf' and 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' engage in a spirited holiday showdown. Who will charm their way to the top, and who will find themselves outshined? It's a high-stakes battle in our holiday movie showdown, where only one can emerge as the ultimate festive favorite! Prepare for an engaging journey filled with insightful critiques, captivating trivia, and holiday cheer as we explore the magic and merriment of these cherished films.
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- Four Rounds, Four Categories: Our showdown is governed by a spinning wheel of chance, deciding four random categories.
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2023-12-2026 min
Born To Watch - A Movie PodcastThe Wedding Singer (1998)Episode 49 - The Wedding Singer (1998) - Full Review Movie PodcastIs the 80s the greatest decade of all time? We might be about to find out. Join the Born to Watch crew as we revisit the iconic romantic comedy "The Wedding Singer" and discover why it's still one of the most beloved movies of all time."The Wedding Singer" is a delightful romantic comedy that is both a love letter to the 1980s and a timeless story of two people finding each other. With its charming cast, catchy soundtrack, and witty humour, it's no wonder...
2023-04-181h 28
Way Off BroadwayS1|E9 - The PromThe Prom is a musical with music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and a book by Bob Martin and Beguelin, based on an original concept by Jack Viertel. The musical follows four Broadway actors lamenting their days of fame, as they travel to the conservative town of Edgewater, Indiana, to help a lesbian student banned from bringing her girlfriend to high school prom.
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2023-02-131h 18
Becoming WilkinsonMel England discusses performing in a two man play (where he's naked onstage in "ELECTRICITY"), acting in NYC and LA, finding his husband Tony (the love of his life) and other parts of his crazy life's adventure. Part Two.Mel discusses his journey on the professional side in this second episode. MEL ENGLAND has starred on Screen and Stage, Off-Broadway, internationally and across the USA, since his debut at age 10 in CYRANO DE BERGERAC, directed by British Actor/Director Anton Rogers at the Dallas Theatre Center. He's played Brad in the play ELECTRICITY for audiences around the country, from New York, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, to Minneapolis, where he won Best Actor in a Tour from Lavender Magazine. On film, he starred in the title role of RON AND LAURA TAKE BACK...
2023-02-0838 min
Becoming WilkinsonMel England discusses his life, acting, producing & directing & coming out as an HIV+ performer on stage in NYC. Part One.Mel discusses in background and early life in this first episode. MEL ENGLAND has starred on Screen and Stage, Off-Broadway, internationally and across the USA, since his debut at age 10 in CYRANO DE BERGERAC, directed by British Actor/Director Anton Rogers at the Dallas Theatre Center. He's played Brad in the play ELECTRICITY for audiences around the country, from New York, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, to Minneapolis, where he won Best Actor in a Tour from Lavender Magazine. On film, he starred in the title role of RON AND LAURA TAKE BACK AMERICA...
2023-02-0531 min
The StandardLeader Weekends: Theatre Review (Elf the Musical & Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial)Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney court drama staged in The Wagatha Christie Trial at Wyndham’s Theatre. Nick Curtis, the Evening Standard’s chief theatre critic, joins deputy culture editor Nick Clark to discuss why this story is more than just a social media whodunnit.Plus, culture editor Nancy Durrant on how Elf the Musical is not one to watch with a festive hangover, but why kids will love it.Part 1: Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial at Wyndham’s TheatreThe infamous ‘dot, dot, dot...’ tweet that fuelled the Twitter gossip millCourt...
2022-12-0418 min
Broadway BabbleBabbling About The PromThe Prom is a musical with music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and a book by Bob Martin and Beguelin, The show opened in November of 2018 to rave reviews.
The show tells the story of Emma Nolan, who wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend in small town Indiana and the Broadway Stars looking to fix their image. They intersect and heart/ hilarity ensues.
This week we are speaking to Peyton Becker, Kayln West and Fernell Hogan about The Prom.
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2022-12-011h 12
In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End FrameS7 Ep24: Georgina Castle, Jovie in Elf The MusicalGeorgina Castle is currently starring as Jovie in the West End return of Elf The Musical at the Dominion Theatre. Based on the 2003 film, Elf The Musical has book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin with songs by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin. The show opened on Broadway in 2010 and first ran in the West End in 2015. Georgina's theatre credits include: Sophie in Mamma Mia! (Novello), Doralee in 9 to 5 (UK & Ireland Tour), Marie in Cinderella (Gillian Lynne) and Millennials (Other Palace). After completing her run in Elf, next year Georgina will play Lisa in a...
2022-11-1142 min
Musical Minutes with John and JohnThe PromOn the heels of last week's episode with Stage Manager Kelsey Tippins, the Johns talk about the 2018 show "The Prom" - one that John N. seems to desperately want to work on. The pair discuss their love of the music, the framing of the heart of the show, and the "savior" trope that is set up and ultimately subverted by Emma's self-determination.
Music by Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin
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2022-10-1919 min
BROADWAY NATION"A Story Worth Telling": Inside The Creation of THE PROMMy guests today are writers Bob Martin & Chad Beguelin.Bob Martin is perhaps best known as the co-creator and original star (The Man In The Chair) of the hit Broadway musical The Drowsy Chaperone. He also co-created what I think is one of the greatest and most hilarious TV series of all time, Slings & Arrows. If you’ve never seen it, I highly recommend that you find it and stream it immediately!Chad Beguelin is a six-time Tony nominee who wrote the book and lyrics for the Broadway musicals The Wedding Singer and Disney’s Aladdi...
2022-05-2653 min
El Podcast de Robotania251 El Podcast de Robotania: Charlas con escritores de ipstoriPlatiqué con tres autores de la Editorial aplicación ipstori: Wes D, Gio Sánchez y Guillermo Preciado en la Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara, te comparto lo que viene en Conjunto Santander para 2022 y lo que me encontré en mi paseo por las librerías: ‘Trazos’, una novela gráfica de Fernanda Frick de Planeta Cómic, ‘The Prom’, Basado en el aclamado musical de Broadway de Saundra Mitchell, Bob Martin, Chad Beguelin y Matthew Sklar de Alfaguara Juvenil & ‘Karma al Instante’ de Marissa Meyer de VR Editoras.
2021-12-2241 min
Playbills and PopcornTHE WEDDING SINGER | Episode 1: "Church Tongue"Send us a textWelcome to the Playbills and Popcorn Podcast where we pick apart pieces from the stage and screen and we’re totally retro in this episode as we take a look at the Adam Sandler Rom Com and the Stephen Lynch lead stage counter-part. The year is 1985 and times are good particularly for New Jersey native and the hottest Wedding Singer Robbie Hart until the unthinkable happens. Join Adam, Alyssa, and Garett as we explore the neon lights of The Wedding Singer. Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow us on IG @P...
2021-06-011h 06
Queering The Air!From Broadway to Netflix with the King of 'The Prom', Chad BeguelinMeryl, Nicole, and James, Oh My! On this week’s episode we’re taking you back to senior year of high school, but you can still be as hot as you are now don’t worry. We had the pleasure to catch up with six-time Tony Nominee Chad Beguelin, who also happened to be the writer of The Prom! From what it was like growing up in small-town Illinois, to how he got started in Broadway, Chad sheds light on a number of complexities in the entertainment realm, as well as what it was like when he heard Ryan Murphy...
2021-05-181h 33
Hell Is A Musical014 - The Prom ("Bernadette Peters, Why Won't You Go With Me To Fuddruckers?!") (w/ Ashley Rogers)Prom was a 2020 musical film adaptation of the eponymous 2018 Broadway musical. It was directed by Ryan Murphy, and adapted to screen by the play's original authors; Chad Beguelin, Bob Martin, and Matthew Sklar. Partially inspired by real world events, The Prom follows the story of four past-their-prime theatrical performers, who in a fit of desperation for publicity travel to Indiana to inject themselves into a small town's drama over a lesbian student's exclusion from her high school prom. The film received a limited theatrical release at the tail-end of 2020, and eventually landed on Netflix, receiving largely tepid-to-negative reviews....
2021-05-131h 42
Celluloid Stage2 The Prom (With Zoe Kiriazis)This week, Zack and Ellen are joined by Zoe Kirazis to discuss Ryan Murphy’s The Prom (2020). This film was based on the musical of the same name by Matthew Sklar, Chad Beguelin, and Bob Martin (original concept by Jack Viertel). The musical made its world premiere at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia in 2016 and premiered on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre in October 2018.The Prom is based on the real experiences of Constance McMillen: https://web.archive.org/web/20100325032525/http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/03/23/mississippi.lesbians.prom/index.htmlZoe Kiriazis (she/her) is...
2021-04-141h 33
The EnsemblistAladdin (feat. Michael Callahan, Jacob Gutierrez, Heather Makalani)Disney’s Aladdin, beloved animated classic turned hit musical, opened on Broadway at the New Amsterdam theater in March of 2014, directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw with score by Alan Menkin, Howard Ashman, Tim Rice and Chad Beguelin. Featuring both iconic songs originally written for the animated movie as well as some brand new tunes, it received five Tony nominations, and gave James Monroe Iglehart his first Tony win. Ho Audiences have been dazzled, not only by 100,000’s of swarovski crystals, but the timeless story of street-rat to prince, and trapped princess turned independent woman. Since then the magic of Agra...
2021-02-2318 min
Funny People TalkingSix-Time Tony Nominee Chad Beguelin - Booking BroadwayAs we time travel into this episode of "Monkey Radio with Marc", Marc and co-host Ben Rose record on-location at Baconery and are joined by six-time Tony nominee Beguelin. His works include Disney’s Aladdin (Tony Award nomination for Best Book and Best Original Score, Drama Desk Award Nomination for Best Book and Outstanding Lyrics), The Prom (Tony Award nomination for Best Book and Best Original Score, Drama Desk Award Nomination for Best Book and Outstanding Lyrics) and The Wedding Singer (Tony Award nomination for Best Book and Best Original Score, Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Lyrics). He al...
2021-01-1250 min
The Front Row NetworkINTERVIEW - "The Prom's" Chad BeguelinThe Front Row is thrilled to welcome writer and lyricist, Chad Beguelin. Chad is an Illinois native and is an accomplished lyricist for the Broadway stage. His musical, The Prom, is now a brand new feature film on Netflix with an all-star cast. Join Jeremy as he discusses the many aspects of the film with Chad in this delightful conversation. FEATURING: Jeremy Goeckner Don’t forget to follow/reach us at: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frontrownetwork Website: www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network Twitter: @frontrowreviewz Email: thefrontrowmoviereviews@gmail.com Face...
2021-01-1019 min
Meryl Streep and The Movies with Zachary Scot Johnson and Maryl McNallyThe Prom & Let Them All Talk : Episode 51 of Meryl Streep and The MoviesLongtime friends and Meryl Streep fans Zachary Scot Johnson ( http://www.youtube.com/user/thesongadayproject/about ) and Maryl McNally discuss Meryl Streep's 2020 2-fer "The Prom" and "Let Them All Talk"."The Prom" co-stars James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Kerry Washington, Keegan Michael-Key, Andrew Rannells, Ariana DeBose, Jo Ellen Pellman, Tracey Ullman & Mary Kay Place. It is directed by Ryan Murphy and has a screenplay/ musical book by Bob Martin & Chad Beguelin and a score by Matthew Sklar."Let Them All Talk" co-stars Candice Bergen, Dianne Wiest, Gemma Chan, Lucas Hedges, John Douglas Thompson & Daniel Algrant. It is directed by Steven Soderbergh and...
2020-12-281h 44
The Bookstorian PodcastS01E11 Christmas wish lists & In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren with Season 1 bookstagrammers!The Bookstorian Podcast. A podcast for booklovers and bookstagrammers.Books mentioned in this podcast:Boy Swallows Universe by Trent DaltonRing Shout by P. Djèlí ClarkThe Haunting of Tram Car 015 by P. Djèlí ClarkThese Violent Delights by Chloe GongThe Midnight Library by Matt HaigMangos and Mistletoe by Adriana HerreraThe Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie JakuIn a Holidaze by Christina LaurenThe Unhoneymooners by Christina LaurenThe Paris Secret by N...
2020-12-2038 min
The Potential Podcast!Potential Pick - The PromChris and Taylor review the new Netflix musical comedy "The Prom," an adaptation of the Broadway musical by Bob Martin, Chad Beguelin and Matthew Sklar, with direction by Ryan Murphy. When four Broadway vets seek a cause that will allow them to change lives and put them back in the spotlight, they travel to Indiana to help a young girl whose prom has been cancelled because she wanted to take her girlfriend. The stellar cast includes Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Andrew Rannells, Keegan-Michael Key, Kerry Washington, Ariana DeBose and Jo Ellen Pellman.
2020-12-1820 min
Strawberry Cough PodcastBonus Commentary Episode - THE PROMFor this bonus episode we're watching The Prom on Netflix. It is a musical, so be warned. This is the tale of a young lesbian, living in Indiana, who wants nothing more than to attend her prom with the girl she loves. The town feels very differently, and then some Broadway actors arrive to help fix things. Remember, if you have film recommendations, feel free to comment or drop a DM on Instagram @StrawberryCoughPodcast.
The Prom is a 2020 American musical comedy film directed by Ryan Murphy and adapted to the screen by Chad Be...
2020-12-162h 04
"Keeping it Reel" with FilmGordonReel Reviews: The PromWelcome to Reel Reviews, This week, we review The Prom, a musical comedy directed by Ryan Murphy and adapted to the screen by Chad Beguelin and Bob Martin, from their and Matthew Sklar's 2018 Broadway musical of the same name. The film follows a group of down-on-their-luck Broadway stars who shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. The Prom stars Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Keegan-Michael Key, Andrew Rannells, Ariana DeBose, Tracey Ullman, Kevin Chamberlin, Mary Kay Place, Kerry Washington, and Jo Ellen...
2020-12-1208 min
Why We TheaterTHE PROM and LGBTQIA+ Rights and the Well-Being of Our Queer YouthBroadway’s THE PROM takes center stage in this raw discussion about LGBTQIA+ teens and the discrimination they often face. After opening on Broadway in the fall of 2018, the musical comedy earned five Tony nominations, including Best Musical, and will debut on Netflix in a musical movie adaptation December 11, 2020. Inspired by true stories, THE PROM spotlights Emma, an Indiana teenager banned from her prom for wanting to take her girlfriend. When aging Broadway stars Dee Dee Allen and Barry Glickman find out (and their show closes due to bad reviews), they decide to rehab their images by becoming celebrity ac...
2020-10-171h 39
360 Yourself! With Jamie NealeEp 40: How Theatre Works. - Jerry Mitchell - (Tony & Oliver Award Winning Director/Choreographer)Mitchell's early Broadway credits were as a dancer in The Will Rogers Follies and revivals of Brigadoon and On Your Toes. He is openly gay.
Mitchell's first professional credit as a choreographer was for the 1990 Alley Theatre world premiere of the musical Jekyll & Hyde. Mitchell's first Broadway production as sole choreographer was the 1999 revival of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which he followed with The Full Monty.
Mitchell created and for many years directed the annual Broadway Bares benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. In addition to the theatre, he has choreographed for films such as Camp, In...
2020-08-2022 min
Musicals Taught Me Everything I KnowThe Prom with the HostsThis week we chat with ourselves about which of life's truths can be gleaned from the new smash musical - The Prom!Adam Feldman of Time Out Magazine gave the show 4 out of 5 stars, saying "It is cheering to see a musical comedy that engages with modern questions, with a teenage lesbian romance at its center to boot... But while the issues are contemporary, there is a 1980s feel to the character types and the overall style of Chad Beguelin and Matthew Sklar’s score, which resembles their work in The Wedding Singer; a stronger dose of re...
2020-03-1900 min
Musicals Taught Me Everything I KnowReprise: ElfThis week Julie, Miranda and Zane chat take some time out of their busy Christmas schedules to chat about which of life's truths can be gleaned from!- FURTHER READING -Wiki - Musical, MovieIMDbiTunes - Animated Movie, Original London Cast- CELEBRITY SHOUTOUTS -Matthew Sklar, Chad Beguelin, Bob Martin, Thomas Meehan, Sebastian Arcelus, Amy Spanger, Beth Leavel, Mark Jacoby, George Wendt, Wayne Knight, Jordan Gelber, Leslie Kritzer, Ben Forster, Kimberley Walsh...
2019-12-1600 min
Unwrap Your Candies NowAladdin the Musical, AFA Summer Music Festival and Chapel in the SkyIn this episode of “Unwrap Your Candies Now,” Ernie Manouse chats with two stars from Disney’s Aladdin The Musical: Major Attaway (Genie) and Jonathan Weir (Jafar). The actors share stories and insights about the production, which features favorite songs from the film, as well as new music by Tony and Academy Award winner Alan Menken, with lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice and book writer Chad Beguelin.And, Catherine Lu finds out what local high school composers are creating through a collaboration between the AFA Summer Music Festival and a new artist collective called Chapel in the Sk...
2019-07-0541 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportChad BeguelinChad Beguelin wrote the lyrics and co-wrote the book for The Prom. He also wrote the book for Disney's Aladdin, as well as additional lyrics for the score. He is also known for having written the lyrics and co-written the book for the Broadway musical The Wedding Singer and the lyrics for the Broadway musical Elf the Musical. Beguelin was nominated for two Tony Awards for his work on The Wedding Singer, as well as a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics.Listen in to this podcast, and you'll hear about this season’s br...
2019-06-0340 min
Billboard on BroadwayThe PromBook writer and lyricist Chad Beguelin, composer Matthew Sklar, and (hilarious!) stars Beth Leavel and Christopher Sieber chat about their musical comedy winning rave reviews on Broadway.
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2019-03-0100 min
Two on the Aisle - The PodcastTwo on the Aisle - Theatre Reviews for November 22, 2018This podcast is from episode number 515 of the program, originally broadcast on Thursday, November 22, 2018 and features reviews of the plays:ALADDIN, by Allan Mencken, Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, & Chad Beguelin, at the Fox Theatre ALL IS CALM, by Peter Rothstein, Erick Lichte, & Timothy C. Takach, at Mustard Seed Theatre THE GREAT SEDUCTION, by Vladimir Zelevinsky, at West End Players Guild DIE FLEDERMAUS, by Johann Strauss, at Winter Opera Saint Louis EVERY BRILLIANT THING, by Duncan Macmillan, at R-S Theatrics A MOST OUTRAGEOUS FIT OF MADNESS, by Nancy Bell, at Shakespeare Festival St. Louis AWAY IN A BASEME...
2018-11-2334 min
Theatre First23: Aladdin - The Broadway Musical (Melbourne, Australia) - Theatre First with Alex First Episode 23Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly)Aladdin The Broadway Musical - (Her Majesty’s Theatre Melbourne, Australia)From the producer of The Lion King, the beloved story of Aladdin comes to thrilling theatrical life in this bold new musical. The New York Times says it’s “Fabulous!” and “Extravagant! It defies expectations.” Filled with daring adventure, classic comedy and timeless romance, ALADDIN is “Pure Genie-us!” raves USA Today.” Disney’s ALADDIN features all your favourite songs from the film as well as new music written by Tony and Academy Award winner...
2017-05-0205 min
The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportMatt SklarMatt Sklar is a composer for musical theatre, television, and film. His works have appeared on Broadway, the West End, and many theatres worldwide. He began playing keyboards for the Broadway production of Les Misérables, eventually conducting the show at age 21. He has also been a keyboardist, conductor, and/or arranger for many Broadway productions including Shrek, 42nd Street, Miss Saigon, and Nine. He made his Broadway debut as a composer for the new musical The Wedding Singer, with Chad Beguelin writing the lyrics. He was nominated for the 2006 Tony Award for Best Original Score for The Wedding S...
2017-02-1937 min