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Know the ShowKiss Me, KateKISS ME, KATE | Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter | Book by Sam & Bella SpewackWorks Consulted & Reference :Kiss Me, Kate (Original Libretto) by Sam Spewack, Bella Spewack & Cole PorterKiss Me Kate (Revised 1999 Libretto) by Sam Spewack, Bella Spewack & Cole PorterCole Porter: A Biography by Charles SchwartzCole Porter by William McBrienBeautiful Mornin': The Broadway Musical in the 1940s by Ethan MorddenMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori...
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Know the ShowHedwig and the Angry InchHEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH | Text by John Cameron Mitchell | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Trask Works Consulted & Reference :Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Original Libretto) by John Cameron Mitchell & Stephen TraskHedwig and the Angry Inch (Broadway Libretto) by John Cameron Mitchell & Stephen Trask, Directed by Michael Mayer"John Cameron Mitchell reflects on 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' - Q with Tom Power" Podcast InterviewNew York TimesTalks Interview of Neil Patrick Harris, John Cameron Mitchell, & Stephen Trask" 'Midnight Radio' with John Cameron Mitchell | Queer the Music with Jake Shears Ep. 14" Podcast InterviewMusic Credits:"Overture" f...
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Know the ShowPippinPIPPIN Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz | Book by Roger O. Hirson | Originally Produced on Broadway by Stuart Ostrow | Directed on the Broadway Stage by Bob Fosse Works Consulted & Reference :Pippin (Original Libretto) by Roger O. Hirson & Stephen SchwartzMagic to Do: Pippin's Fantastic, Fraught Journey to Broadway by Elyssa Gardner Music Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster...
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Know the ShowHadestownHADESTOWN Book, Music, & Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell Works Consulted & Reference :Hadestown (Original Libretto) by Anaïs MitchellWorking on A Song: The Lyrics of Hadestown by Anaïs MitchellMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan & Ensemble"Why God Why" from Miss Saigon: The Definitive Live Recording (Original Cast Recording / Deluxe) | Music by Claude-Miche...
2025-01-101h 29
Know the ShowGypsyCurtain up on the 50th deep dive of KNOW THE SHOW as Anika and Michael delve into GYPSY, widely considered to be the greatest musical of all time.
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Know the ShowThe Secret GardenTHE SECRET GARDEN Book & Lyrics by Marsha Norman | Music by Lucy Simon | Adapted from the novel by Frances Hodgson BurnettWorks Consulted & Reference :The Secret Garden (Original Libretto) by Marsha NormanCreating THE SECRET GARDEN Produced by Broadway Podcast NetworkMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan & Ensemble"Why God Why" from Miss Saigon...
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Know the ShowHamiltonHAMILTON Book, Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda | Based on Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow Works Consulted & Reference :Hamilton (Original Libretto) by Lin-Manuel MirandaHamilton: The Revolution by Jeremy McCarter & Liin-Manuel Miranda Alexander Hamilton by Ron ChernowMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan & Ensemble"Why God Why" from Miss Saigon: The Definitive Live Recording ...
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Know the ShowTony, Tony, Tony, Tony Awards Reactions 2024Music Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Room Where It Happened" from Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Written by Lin-Manuel MIranda | Performed by Leslie Odom Jr., Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Okieriete Onaodowan, Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton"On the Balcony of the Casa Rosada / Don't Cry For Me, Argentina" from Evita (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Written by Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber | Performed by Tim Rice, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Bob Gunton, Mandy Patinkin, Patti LuPone, Original Broadway Cast of Evita, Rene Weigert "My Strong...
2024-06-1856 min
Know the ShowTony, Tony, Tony, Tony Award Predictions 2024Music Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"Greased Lightnin'" from Grease (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey | Performed by John Travolta , Jeff Conaway
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Know the ShowThe King & ITHE KING AND I Music by Richard Rodgers | Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Based on Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon | Original Choreography by Jerome RobbinsWorks Consulted & Reference :The King and I (Original Libretto)Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein's Broadway Revolution by Todd S. PurdumMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton...
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Know the ShowThe Mystery of Edwin DroodTHE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Book, Music, & Lyrics by Rupert Holmes | Based on the novel by Charles Dickens | Original Broadway production produced by New York Shakespeare Festival, Joseph Papp, ProducerWorks Consulted & Reference :The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Original Libretto)The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2012 Revised Libretto)Music Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nath...
2024-05-011h 19Know the ShowThe WizTHE WIZ Book by William F. Brown | Music & Lyrics by Charlie Smalls | From the story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank BaumWorks Consulted & Reference :The Wiz (Original Libretto)Oz and the Musical by Ryan BunchBlack Broadway by Stewart F. Lane"Easin' on Down the Yellow Brick Road: A Black Man's Journey to Oz" by Andre De Shields Music Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine T...
2024-04-031h 25Know the ShowAnything GoesANYTHING GOES Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter | Original Book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse | New Book by Timothy Crouse & John WeidmanWorks Consulted & Reference :Once On This Island (Libretto) by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen FlahertyMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan & Ensemble"Why God Why" from Mi...
2024-03-061h 45Know the ShowOnce On This IslandONCE ON THIS ISLAND Book & Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Music by Stephen Flaherty Works Consulted & Reference :Once On This Island (Libretto) by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen FlahertyMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan & Ensemble"Why God Why" from Miss Saigon: The Definitive Live Recording (Original Cast Recording / Deluxe) | Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Ly...
2024-02-141h 26Know the ShowMerrily We Roll AlongMERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Book by George Furth, Music & Lyrics by Stephen SondheimWorks Consulted & Reference :Merrily We Roll Along (Libretto) by George Furth & Stephen SondheimSense of Occasion by Harold PrinceFacing the Music by David LoudThe Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened by Lonny PriceFinishing the Hat by Stephen SondheimMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Ku...
2024-01-101h 55Know the ShowShe Loves MeSHE LOVES ME Book by Joe Masteroff, Music by Jerry Bock, & Lyrics by Sheldon HarnickWorks Consulted & Reference :She Loves Me (Libretto) by Joe Masteroff & Sheldon HarnickSense of Occasion by Harold PrinceTo Broadway, To Life! The Musical Theatre of Bock & Harnick by Philip LambertShe Loves Me (2016 Live Capture ) Directed by Scott EllisMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Ku...
2023-12-131h 25Know the ShowCome From AwayCOME FROM AWAY Book, Music, & Lyrics by Irene Sankoff & David Hein Works Consulted & Reference :Come From Away (Libretto) by Irene Sankoff & David HeinCome From Away: Welcome to the Rock: An Inside Look at the Hit Musical by Laurence MaslonCome From Away (2021 Live Capture ) Directed by Christopher AshleyMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan...
2023-11-011h 34Know the ShowDamn YankeesDAMN YANKEES Book by Douglass Wallop & George Abbott | Music & Lyrics by Jerry Ross & Richard Adler | Based on the novel The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant by Douglass WallopWorks Consulted & Reference :Damn Yankees (Libretto) by Douglass Wallop & George AbbottDamn Yankees (Revised Libretto) by Joe DiPietroDamn Yankees (1958 Film) Directed by George AbbottFosse by Sam WassonSense of Occasion by Hal PrinceThe Secret Life of the American Musical by Jack ViertelMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoro...
2023-10-041h 40Know the ShowThe Lion KingTHE LION KING Music & Lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice | Additional Music & Lyrics by Lebo M., Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor, & Hans Zimmer | Book by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi | Adapted from the Screenplay by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, & Linda WoolvertonWorks Consulted & Reference :The Lion King (Original Production Directed by Julie Taymor)The Lion King (Original Film Directed by Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff)The Lion King: Pride Rock on Broadway by Julie TaymorThe Lion King - The Full Film Script by Bill Scollon & Marbara MontiniDisney Theatrical Productions: Producing Broadway Musicals the Disney Way by Amy S...
2023-09-061h 49Know the ShowThe Bridges of Madison CountyTHE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Book by Marsha Norman | Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown | Based on the novel by Robert James WallerWorks Consulted & Reference :The Bridges of Madison County (Licensing Script) by Marsha Norman & Jason Robert Brown"Tony Award Winning Duo Marsha Norman and Jason Robert Brown Discuss ‘Bridges of Madison County’" in American Theatre by Suzy Evans"Opening the Bridges Vault, Vol. 1" by Jason Robert BrownMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly M...
2023-08-091h 40Know the Show1776 Book by Peter Stone | Music & Lyrics by Sherman Edwards | Based on a concept by Sherman EdwardsWorks Consulted & Reference :1776 (Original Libretto) by Peter Stone & Sherman Edwards"The Making of America's Musical - 1776: The Story Behind the Story" by Jeffrey KareMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan & Ensemble"Why God Why" from Miss Saigon...
2023-07-051h 21Know the ShowChicagoCHICAGO Book by Fred Ebb & Bob Fosse | Music by John Kander | Lyrics by Fred Ebb | Based on the play by Maurine Dallas WatkinsWorks Consulted & Reference :Chicago (Original Libretto) by Fred Ebb & Bob FosseFosse by Sam WassonColored Lights: Forty Years of Words and Music, Show Biz, Collaboration, and All That Jazz by John Kander, Fred Ebb, as told to Greg LawrenceMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanin...
2023-06-071h 29Know the ShowFunny GirlFUNNY GIRL Music by Jule Styne | Lyrics by Bob Merrill | Book by Isabel Lennart from an original story by Miss Lennart Works Consulted & Reference :Funny Girl (Original Libretto) by Isabel Lennart & Bob MerrillJule: The Story of Composer Jule Styne by Theodore TaylorMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan & Ensemble"Why God Why" from...
2023-05-031h 34Know the ShowFun HomeFUN HOME Music by Jeanine Tesori | Lyrics by Lisa Kron | Book by Lisa Kron | Based on the Graphic Novel Fun Home by Alison Bechdel | Works Consulted & Reference :Fun Home (Original Libretto) by Lisa Kron & Jeanine TesoriFun Home by Alison BechdelMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan & Ensemble"Why God Why" from Miss Saig...
2023-04-121h 42
The Drummers Only Podcast!Drummers Only Podcast #67 - Claus HesslerVisit us for all things DRUMS:
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Claus Hessler is a drummer, author and teacher based in Germany. Beginning in 1990, he studied the Moeller Method with Jim Chapin and developed an Open-Handed playing technique. Claus is famously known for having taught fellow drumming prodigy, Anika Nilles. He is also a member of the Modern Drummer Education Team, a Drumscene Magazine and Drums and Percussion contributor, and an endorser of Ahead products, Sabian Cymbals, Mapex Drums and Cooperman Drums, and Promark sticks, where he has a signature stick.
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2023-02-281h 00Know the ShowThe Phantom of the OperaTHE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber | Lyrics by Charles Hart | Additional Lyrics by Richard Stilgoe | Book by Richard Stilgoe & Andrew Lloyd Webber | Based on the novel Le Fantome de l'Opera by Gaston Leroux | Originally Directed by Harold Prince | Orchestrations by David Cullen & Andrew Lloyd Webber | Original Production by Cameron Mackintosh Ltd. and The Really Useful Group Ltd. Works Consulted & Reference :The Phantom of the Opera (Original Libretto) by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart, and Richard StilgoeSense of Occasion by Harold PrinceUnmasked by Andrew Lloyd WebberRazzle Dazzle by Michael ReidelThe Complete Phantom of the...
2023-02-151h 46Know the ShowOn the TownON THE TOWN Music by Leonard Bernstein | Book & Lyrics by Betty Comden & Adolph Green | Based on an Idea by Jerome Robbins Works Consulted & Reference :On the Town (Original Libretto) by Betty Comden & Adolph Green"Innocents on Broadway" by Adam Green in the November 2014 issue of Vanity Fair Broadway: The American Musical (PBS) Music Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudis...
2023-01-111h 22Know the ShowHairsprayHAIRSPRAY Book by Thomas Meehan & Mark O'Donnell | Music by Marc Shaiman | Lyrics by Marc Shaiman & Scott Whittman | Based on the New Line Cinema film, Written & Directed by John WatersWorks Consulted & Reference :Hairspray (Original Libretto) by Hugh Wheeler & Stephen SondheimHairspray: The Roots by Thomas Meehan, Mark O'Donnell, Marc Shaiman, & Scott WhitmanThe Secret Life of the American Musical by Jack ViertelMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine...
2022-12-071h 26Know the ShowA Little Night MusicA LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Book by Hugh Wheeler | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim | Suggested by a film by Ingmar BergmanWorks Consulted & Reference :A Little Night Music (Original Libretto) by Hugh Wheeler & Stephen SondheimFinishing the Hat by Stephen SondheimSondheim & Co by Craig ZadanSondheim by Martin GottfriedSense of Occasion by Hal PrinceMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch...
2022-11-231h 45
The Sound of the Golden Age6 - AllegroHello, we're back again! I promise these breaks between episodes will get shorter...eventually.
Today's episode is about Allegro - which is probably Rodgers & Hammerstein's biggest flop. Or at least could be described as their least popular musical.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allegro_(musical)
WPMT Presents: Allegro - Interview with Anika Chapin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfvyhBpu-og
Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway Revolution” by Todd Purdum https://www.amazon.com/Something-Wonderful-Hammersteins-Broadway-Revolution/dp/162779834X
https://rodgersandhammerstein.com/allegro-synopsis/
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2022-04-1109 minKnow the ShowMusical March Madness - Sweet SixteenMichael and Anika announce the Sweet 16 matchups for the 2022 Musical March Madness contest! Voting is open now in our Instagram story @knowtheshowpod
2022-04-0135 minKnow the ShowA Very Merry Christmas SpecialEpisode Segments:3:10 – Favorite Things32:38 – How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?40:19 – Someone Tell The StoryMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"We Need A Little Christmas" from Mame (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Jerry Herman | Performed by Angela Lansbury, Frankie Michaels, Jane Connell, Sab Shimono, & Donald Pippin"My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Julie Andrews"Maria" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Reco...
2021-12-2349 minKnow the ShowWest Side StoryWEST SIDE STORY Book by Arthur Laurents | Music by Leonard Bernstein | Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim | Based on a Conception of Jerome Robbins | Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and JulietEpisode Segments:3:55 – Speed Test6:06 – Why God Why15:10 – Back to Before23:18 – Putting It Together33:46 – What's Inside54:28 – How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:12:29 – Our Favorite Things1:24:50 – Corner of the Sky1:30:10 – What Comes Next?Works Consulted & Reference :West Side Story (Original Libretto) by Arthur Laurents & Stephen SondheimFinishing the Hat by Stephen SondheimWest Side Story: Cultural Perspectives of an American Musical by Elizabeth A. WellsSomething's Coming, Something Good: West Side Story...
2021-12-081h 31Know the ShowNext to NormalNEXT TO NORMAL Music by Tom Kitt | Book & Lyrics by Brian Yorkey Episode Segments:2:50 – Speed Test5:09 – Why God Why8:33 – Back to Before11:20 – Putting It Together16:10 – What's Inside34:15 – How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:08:33 – Our Favorite Things1:17:02 – Corner of the Sky1:20:43 – What Comes Next?Works Consulted & Reference :Next to Normal (Original Libretto) by Brian Yorkey"The Ballad of Kitt & Yorkey" from Colubmia Magazine by Josh GetlinMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Mill...
2021-11-031h 22Know the ShowOklahoma!OKLAHOMA! Music by Richard Rodgers | Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Original Choreography by Agnes de Mille | Based on the play Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs | Episode Segments:2:35 – Speed Test4:28 – Why God Why8:04 – Back to Before15:21 – Putting It Together23:56 – What's Inside46:06 – How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:13:18 – Our Favorite Things1:23:00 – Corner of the Sky1:28:50 – What Comes Next?Works Consulted & Reference :Oklahoma (Original Libretto) by Oscar Hammerstein IIGreen Grow the Lilacs by Lynn RiggsOK! The Story of Oklahoma by Max WilkSomething Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein's Broadway Revolution by Todd S. PurdhamOklahoma! The Making of an Am...
2021-10-061h 30Know the ShowCatsCATS Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber based on Old Possum’s Book Of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot | “Prologue – Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats” additional material written by Trevor Nunn and Richard Stilgoe | “Memory” additional material written by Trevor Nunn Episode Segments:1:53 – Speed Test7:00 – Why God Why11:25 – Back to Before17:34 – Putting It Together31:08 – What's Inside1:00:47 – How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:14:01 – We Go Together1:16:38 – Our Favorite Things1:24:31 – Corner of the Sky1:28:04 – What Comes Next?Works Consulted & Reference :Cats (Original Libretto) by Andrew Lloyd Webber & T.S. Eliot with Additional Material by Trevor Nunn & Richard StilgoeUnma...
2021-09-081h 29Know the ShowAssassinsASSASSINS Book by John Weidman | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim | Based on an idea by Charles Gilbert, Jr. Episode Segments:4:25 – Speed Test8:08 – Why God Why16:51 – Back to Before22:45 – Putting It Together34:55 – What's Inside1:05:25 – How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:41:00 – We Go Together1:45:28 – Our Favorite Things1:56:14 – Corner of the Sky2:00:10 – What Comes Next?Works Consulted & Reference :Assassins (Original Libretto) by John WeidmanLook, I Made A Hat by Stephen SondheimStudio Tenn Talks: The Assassins Reunion Show – Produced by Studio Tenn, Hosted by Patrick CassidyAssassins: In Converstaion – Executive Produced by Freddie GershonSondheim by Martin Gottfried Sondheim & Co. by Craig Zad...
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The Gospel of Musical Theatre1.7 Allegro!Today, we wrap up our first season deep dive into Rodgers & Hammerstein with one of their lesser-known (and less successful...) work - the 1947 musical Allegro, a show that was ahead of its time but that hasn't been produced much since its original run.
We talk about:
- Rodgers and Hammerstein as commercial Broadway producers and as a creative team
- The rise of the “concept musical” and Allegro’s role in that tradition (and its influence on subsequent composers... like a kid named Stephen Sondheim, whose first Broadway job was as an assi...
2021-07-3041 minKnow the ShowIn the HeightsIN THE HEIGHTS Book by Quíara Alegría Hudes | Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda | | Conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda Episode Segments:2:20 – Speed Test5:20 – Why God Why8:37 – Back to Before15:52 – Putting It Together28:35 – What's Inside46:53 – How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:00:48 – We Go Together1:08:52 – Our Favorite Things1:18:47 – Corner of the Sky1:21:43 – What Comes Next?Works Consulted & Reference :In the Heights (Original Libretto) by Quiara Alegría HudesIn the Heights: Finding Home by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Quiara Alegría Hudes, and Jeremy McCarterIn the Heights (Screenplay) by Quiara Alegría HudesMusic Credits:"Overture" from ...
2021-07-071h 23Know the ShowHello, Dolly!Put on your Sunday clothes and polish up those silver trays, because IN THE SPOTLIGHT is diving into Hello, Dolly! Join Michael and Anika as they talk about the show's surprisingly ancient inspirations and complex road to Broadway - including which parts of the score might not actually be composed by the great Jerry Herman. Come for the insights into one of Broadway's greatest shows, stay for how often we confuse the names Ernestina and Ermengarde. Press play - it only takes a moment! HELLO, DOLLY! Book by Michael Stewart | Music & Lyrics by Jerry Herman | Ba...
2021-06-091h 23Know the ShowRagtimeRAGTIME Book by Terrence McNally | Music by Stephen Flaherty | Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens | Based on “Ragtime” by E.L. Doctorow Episode Segments:2:12 - Speed Test5:06 - Why God Why10:43 - Back to Before14:14 – Putting It Together28:12 - What's Inside49:26 - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:15:34 - Our Favorite Things1:24:54 - Corner of the Sky1:28:10 – What Comes Next?Works Consulted & Reference :Ragtime (Original Libretto) by Terrence McNallyRagtime by E.L. DoctorowRagtime: The Making of a Musical in “The Cultural Critic” by Steve Cohen Great Performances: Creating Ragtime (PBS – 1998)Stars in the House: Ragtime...
2021-05-121h 29
Help Us Out With This"Cats" with Anika ChapinIt's hard to describe Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Cats." We could try, but we figured it was probably better to have a theater pro come on and do it far better than we ever could. Anika Chapin of Goodspeed Musicals helps us digest it all; from the insane character names, to that infamous 2019 movie adaptation, to figuring out how to appreciate stories through the eyes of a child, we go deep into Jellicle Theory.
CW: Mention of rape as part of a character back story
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2021-05-041h 05Know the ShowCamelotCAMELOT Book & Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner | Music by Frederick Loewe | Originally Directed and Staged by Moss Hart | Based on “The Once and Future King” by T.H. White Episode Segments:3:01 - Speed Test5:09 - Why God Why10:00 - Back to Before16:50 – Putting It Together33:01 - What's Inside53:08 - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:08:39 - Our Favorite Things1:19:05 - Corner of the Sky1:22:41 – What Comes Next?Works Consulted & Reference :Camelot (Original Libretto) by Alan Jay LernerCamelot (Small Cast Version) by Alan Jay LernerThe Street Where I Live by Alan Jay Lerner...
2021-04-071h 24Know the ShowMovie Musical March Madness - Championship RESULTSDive into the results from the Championship of Movie Musical March Madness! Michael and Anika bring you the results live and on YouTube, full of their predictions, insights, color commentary, quips, and some fun musical movie memes. Movie Musical March Madness is here!!!
2021-03-3146 minKnow the ShowMovie Musical March Madness - Final Four RESULTSDive into the results from the Final Four of Movie Musical March Madness! Michael and Anika bring you the results live and on YouTube, full of their predictions, insights, color commentary, quips, and some fun musical movie memes. Movie Musical March Madness is here!!!
2021-03-3142 minKnow the ShowMovie Musical March Madness - Elite Eight RESULTSDive into the results from the Elite Eight of Movie Musical March Madness! Michael and Anika bring you the results live and on YouTube, full of their predictions, insights, color commentary, quips, and some fun musical movie memes. Movie Musical March Madness is here!!!
2021-03-3151 minKnow the ShowMovie Musical March Madness - Sweet Sixteen RESULTSDive into the results from the Sweet Sixteen of Movie Musical March Madness! Michael and Anika bring you the results live and on YouTube, full of their predictions, insights, color commentary, quips, and some fun musical movie memes. Movie Musical March Madness is here!!!
2021-03-2654 minKnow the ShowPutting It Together: Passing ThroughPASSING THROUGH Music & Lyrics by Brett Ryback | Book by Eric Ulloa | Based on the memoir Walking to Listen by Andrew ForsthoefelEpisode Segments:3:40 - Speed Test5:40 - Why God Why9:10 - Putting It Together Featuring Guests Brett Ryback & Eric Ulloa45:00 - What's Inside1:06:10 - Our Favorite ThingsWorks Consulted & Reference :Walking to Listen by Andrew ForstheofelHit The Road - This American Life (May 3, 2013)Music Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie (Original Broa...
2021-03-241h 16Know the ShowMovie Musical March Madness - Round 2 Live Results ShowDive into the results from the Stage Left divisions of Movie Musical March Madness! Michael and Anika bring you the results live and on YouTube, full of their predictions, insights, color commentary, quips, and some fun musical movie memes. Movie Musical March Madness is here!!!
2021-03-231h 00Know the ShowMovie Musical March Madness - SL Round 1Dive into the results from the Stage Left divisions of Movie Musical March Madness! Michael and Anika bring you the results live and on YouTube, full of their predictions, insights, color commentary, quips, and some fun musical movie memes. Movie Musical March Madness is here!!!
2021-03-201h 00Know the ShowMovie Musical March Madness - SR Round 1Dive into the results from the Stage Right divisions of Movie Musical March Madness! Michael and Anika bring you the results live and on YouTube, full of their predictions, insights, color commentary, quips, and some fun musical movie memes. Movie Musical March Madness is here!!!
2021-03-181h 02Know the ShowMovie Musical March Madness - TrailerWe're back with MOVIE MUSICAL MARCH MADNESS! Voting begins March 16th and Anika and Michael will be LIVE on YouTube on March 17th at 1pmEST with the first results and armchair punditry. And in case you can't join us live, the results shows will appear in the podcast feed afterwards.
2021-03-1604 min
Sondheim @ 90 RoundtableAssassins - Sondheim @ 90 RoundtableSondheim's politically charged "Assassins" is the focus of this episode of Sondheim @ 90 Roundtable. Michael Weber is joined by Anika Chapin (artistic associate and resident dramaturg at Goodspeed Musicals), Jermaine Hill (Jeff Award-winner, music direction, "Sophisticated Ladies') and Stef Tovar (Jeff Award-winning actor and instructor) to discuss this tour-de-force musical featuring Sondheim's signature blend of intelligently stunning lyrics and beautiful music with a story focusing on America's fascination with celebrity via the assassins and would-be assassins of American presidents.Edited by Remington CleveNew episodes every Saturday at 7pm CT...
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Know the ShowSpectacular Spectacular - 2020 New Year's Special!IN THE SPOTLIGHT'S FIRST ANNUAL SPECTACULAR SPECTACULAR! Episode Segments:1:52 - Speed Test4:28 - Dear Friend19:58 - Our Favorite Things34:05 - I Wish37:33- Let's Start the New Year RightMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Pitch (Spectacular Spectacular)" from Moulin Rouge 2 | Music by Chris Elliot, Geoff Foster, Simon Leadley, Tim Ryan, Richard Rodgers, & Jacques Offenbach | Lyrics by Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pierce, Oscar Hammerstein II, Elton John & Bernie Taupin | Performed by Jim Broadbent, Nicole Kidman, Jacek Koman, John Leguizamo, Ewa...
2020-12-3045 min
Sondheim @ 90 RoundtableA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum - Sondheim @ 90 RoundtableIt's more than comedy tonight in this week’s Sondheim @ 90 Roundtable, as Michael Weber is joined by Anika Chapin (Goodspeed Musicals artistic associate and a NYC-based dramaturg and writer), Ross Lehman ("A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" at the Goodman as well as Broadway's St. James Theatre) and Linda Madonia (music director for Porchlight Music Theatre's "A Funny Thing...," "A Chorus Line," "A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder") to discuss Sondheim's "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." Forum is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Bu...
2020-12-201h 09Know the ShowShow BoatSHOW BOAT Music by Jerome Kern | Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Based on the novel SHOW BOAT by Edna FerberEpisode Segments:1:58 - Speed Test4:24 - Why God Why8:27 - Back to Before28:08 - What's Inside54:27 - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:13:33 - Our Favorite Things1:19:05 - Corner of the Sky1:20:27 – What Comes Next?Works Consulted & Reference :Show Boat (Original Libretto) by Oscar Hammerstein IIShow Boat (Harold Prince Version) by Oscar Hammerstein IIShow Boat (Goodspeed Version) by Oscar Hammerstein II | Adapted by Rob RuggieroShow Boat: The Story of a Classic Ame...
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The Washington Tattoo PodcastThe Washington Tattoo Podcast - Episode #10: Education, COVID, Philosophy, and Best Performance Practices with Germany's Claus HesslerEpisode #10 of the Washington Tattoo Podcast with the incredible Claus Hessler Is Now Live!In fact, the passing on of this ever-present drumming philosophy (named after Jim‘s Mentor Sanford Moeller) could hardly be in better hands - especially with Chapin being the undisputed master of this technique. Besides being seen as legit and ultimate MOELLER TECHNIQUE source, Claus is mostly known for his OPENHANDED style and is looked at as a leading authority/master teacher with students like ANIKA NILLES, DANIAL ADAIR or DAVID GARIBALDI to his credit. He has performed at numerous DRUM EVE...
2020-12-1044 minKnow the ShowHairHAIR Book & Lyrics by Gerome Ragni & James Rado | Music by Galt MacDermot | Produced for the Broadway stage by Michael Butler | Original Produced by the New York Shakespeare Festival TheatreEpisode Segments:2:25 - Speed Test4:09 - Why God Why8:04 - Back to Before25:26 - What's Inside42:47 - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:06:25 - Our Favorite Things1:14:56 - Corner of the Sky1:18:08 – What Comes Next?Works Consulted & Reference :Hair (Original Libretto) by Gerome Ragni & James RadoFree For All: Joe Papp, The Public, and the Greatest Theater Story Ever Told by Kenneth Turan & Joseph Pap...
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Classic Musicals From The Golden Age of RadioWPMT #19: AllegroToday WPMT Presents: Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Allegro," the rarely revived "concept musical" presented on Broadway in 1947 following Carousel (1945) and before South Pacific (1949) concerning the story of one person's life from birth. Starring Jane Powell as "Emily," John Lund as "Joseph Taylor Jr." and (from the original Broadway cast) Roberta Jonay as "Jennie Brinker" with Narrator Kenny Delmar.Featuring a conversation with special guest Anika Chapin, artistic associate and resident dramaturg at Goodspeed Musicals!Listen to an unforgettable hour of Classic Musicals from the Golden Age of Radio. New episodes e...
2020-11-171h 12Know the ShowMy Fair LadyIt was a loverly day when My Fair Lady opened on Broadway in 1956, and it quickly became a smash hit and beloved classic. Writing team Lerner and Loewe succeeded where others had failed and turned George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion into a musical - and what a musical! We'll look at the show's complex pre-history and thorny rehearsal days, and dive into the question of whether the show is a romance, or sexist, or both. Find one enormous chair and settle in for our latest episode! MY FAIR LADY Book & Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner | Music...
2020-11-111h 27Know the ShowLittle Shop of HorrorsLITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Book & Lyrics by Howard Ashman | Music by Alan Menken | Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith | Originally Produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director)Episode Segments:3:36 - Speed Test5:06 - Why God Why10:31 - Back to Before24:16 - What's Inside53:43 - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:08:32 - Our Favorite Things1:16:17 - Corner of the Sky1:20:41 – What Comes Next?Works Consulted & Referenced:Little Shop of Horrors (Original Libretto) by Howard AshmanThe Little Shop of Horrors (Film) Directed by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Cha...
2020-10-281h 22Know the ShowA Chorus LineA CHORUS LINE Book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante | Music by Marvin Hamlisch | Lyrics by Edward Kleeban | Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael BennettEpisode Segments:1:55 - Speed Test3:25 - Why God Why8:07 - Back to Before23:48 - What's Inside50:15 - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:13:45 - Our Favorite Things1:22:10 - Corner of the Sky1:24:09 – What Comes Next?Works Consulted & Referenced:A Chorus Line (Original Libretto) by James Kirkwood & Nicholas DanteOn the Line: The Creation of A Chorus Line by Robert Viagas, Baayork Lee, & Thommie Walsh with the Entire Ori...
2020-10-141h 26Know the ShowFiddler on the RoofFIDDLER ON THE ROOF Book by Joseph Stein, Music by Jerry Bock, & Lyrics by Sheldon HarnickEpisode Segments:1:36 - Speed Test3:54 - Why God Why6:13 - Back to Before28:22 - What's Inside46:15 - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:03:38 - Our Favorite Things1:10:42 - Corner of the Sky1:15:15 – What Comes Next?Works Consulted & Referenced:Fiddler on the Roof (Original Libretto) by Joseph SteinTevye and His Daughters by Sholem AleichemTradition!: The Highly Improbable, Ultimately Triumphant Broadway-to-Hollywood Story of Fiddler on the Roof, the World’s Most Beloved Musical by Barbara IsenbergDance With Demons: The L...
2020-09-301h 19Know the ShowRentRENT Book, Music & Lyrics by Jonathan LarsonEpisode Segments:1:51 - Speed Test 4:11 - Why God Why6:17 - Back to Before24:28 - What's Inside 48:04 - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:11:58 - Our Favorite Things1:17:27 - Corner of the Sky 1:22:21 – What Comes Next?Works Consulted:Rent (Original Libretto) by Jonathan LarsonRent by Jonathan Larson | Interviews and Text by Evelyn McDonnell with Katherine SilbergerThe Happiest Corpse I’ve Ever Seen: The Last 25 Years of the Broadway Muscal by Ethan MorddenWithout You by Anthony RappMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Rec...
2020-09-161h 24Know the ShowNatasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Book, Music & Lyrics by Dave Malloy | Adapted from War and Peace by Leo TolstoyEpisode Segments:1:40 - Speed Test 5:09 - Why God Why9:38 - Back to Before26:19 - What's Inside 51:53 - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:10:49 - Our Favorite Things1:18:19 - Corner of the Sky 1:21:42 – What Comes Next?Works Consulted:Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 (Original Libretto) by Dave MalloyThe Great Comet: The Journey of a New Musical to Broadway by Steven Suskin & Dave MalloyWar and Peace by Leo TolstoyMusic Credit...
2020-09-021h 23Know the ShowDreamgirlsDREAMGIRLS Book & Lyrics by Tom Eyen | Music by Henry Kieger | Original Broadway Production Directed & Choreographed by Michael Bennett | Orchestrations by Harold Wheeler | Produced on Broadway by Michael Bennett, Robert Avian, Geffen Records and The Shubert OrganizationEpisode Segments:2:06 - Speed Test 5:18 - Why God Why10:10 - Back to Before30:26 - What's Inside 47:56 - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:05:28 - Our Favorite Things1:12:34 - Corner of the Sky 1:17:12 – What Comes Next?Works Consulted:Dreamgirls (Original Libretto) by Tom Eyen & Henry KrigerDreamgirls (2006 Film) Directed by Bill Condon, Screenplay by Bill Condon, Produced by Lauren...
2020-08-191h 18Know the ShowThe Music ManTHE MUSIC MAN Music & Lyrics by Meredith Willson | Story by Meredith Willson & Franklin Lacey Episode Segments:1:20 - Speed Test3:54 - Why God Why5:50 - Back to Before20:36 - What's Inside44:08 - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:07:34 - Our Favorite Things1:17:29 - Corner of the Sky1:21:53 – What Comes Next?Works Consulted:The Music Man (Original Libretto) by Meredith Willson & Franklin LaceyThe Music Man (1961 Film) Directed by Morton da Costa, Screenplay by Marion Hargrove, Produced by Morton DaCostaThe Music Man (2003 Telefilm) Directed by Kathleen Marshall, Screenplay by Sally RobinsonAnd There I Stood With My P...
2020-08-061h 23Know the ShowJesus Christ SuperstarJESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber | Lyrics by Tim Rice | A rock opera based on the last week of Jesus’ lifeEpisode Segments:0:59 - Speed Test 4:01 - Why God Why6:57 - Back to Before25:51 - What's Inside 51:15 - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:07:23 - Our Favorite Things1:15:23 - Corner of the Sky Works Consulted:Jesus Christ Superstar (Original Libretto) by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim RiceJesus Christ Superstar (1973 Film) Directed by Norman Jewison, Screenplay by Melvyn Bragg & Norman Jewison, Produced by Norman Jewison & Robert StigwoodGreat Performances: Jesus Christ Superstar (2001 PBS Broadc...
2020-07-221h 21Know the ShowWickedWICKED Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz | Book by Winnie Holzman | Based on the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory MaguireEpisode Segments:1:43 - Speed Test 4:20 - Why God Why5:43 - Back to Before20:52 - What's Inside 46:06 - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:03:58 - Our Favorite Things1:15:00 - Corner of the Sky Works Consulted:Wicked (Original Libretto) by Winnie Holzman & Stephen SchwartzWicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory MaguireGreat Performances: Jesus Christ Superstar (2001 PBS Broadcast) Directed by G...
2020-07-081h 20Know the ShowCabaretCABARET Music by John Kander | Lyrics by Fred Ebb | Book by Joe Masteroff | Based on The Berlin Stories by Christopher Isherwood and the play I Am A Camera by John Van Druten. Episode Segments:1:44 - Speed Test 3:55 - Why God Why5:17 - Back to Before25:33 - What's Inside 50:37 - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:06:42 - Our Favorite Things1:14:55 - Corner of the Sky Works Consulted:Cabaret (Original Libretto) by Joe Masteroff, John Kander & Fred Ebb | Directed & Produced by Harold PrinceCabaret (1972 Film) Directed & Choreographed by Bob Fosse, Screenplay by Jay Allen, Produced by C...
2020-06-241h 18Know the ShowLes MisérablesLES MISÉRABLES A Musical by Alain Boublil & Claude-Michele Schönberg | Based on a novel by Victor Hugo | Music by Claude-Michele Schönberg | Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer | Original French Text by Alain Boublil & Jean-Marc Natel | Additional Material by James Fenton | Adapted and Originally Directed by Trevor Nunn & John Caird | Orchestrations by John Cameron | Original London Production by Cameron Mackintosh & The Royal Shakespeare Company Episode Segments:3:05 - Speed Test5:07 - Why God Why7:06 - Back to Before25:56 - What's Inside49:12 - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:05:10 - Our Favorite Things1:17:31 - Corner of t...
2020-06-101h 22
Stellar FirmaEpisode 50 - Foreshadows and FilingEpisode 50Foreshadows and Filing CLIENT - Expediting Review*ALERT* Line manager review failed due to absenteeism. Standards breach. Case referred to Standards for assessment. Line manager employment status to be reviewed. Comedic ViolenceEmotional AbuseAlcoholismCorpsesPutrefactionSpecial thanks to this week's Patrons: MacKenzie Cummings, Elizabeth Boyer, cordsycords, Ace of Artemis, Amanda Dalton, Becky S Chapin, Lorec, Jessica Snyder, YungBrood, Sandra Vucenovic, Kimberly, John Biegel, Nemo Nemiroff, Paula Salkeld, Sophia Anderson, Rheine, William Wold, Milana Tatarenko, Haley Morris, Elliot, Katie Barrowman, Bob Charlton, RinM, TeaReesa, Ma...
2020-05-2931 minKnow the ShowGuys and DollsGUYS AND DOLLS A Musical Fable of Broadway | Music & Lyrics by Frank Loesser | Book by Jo Swerling & Abe Burrows Episode Segments:1:35 - Remember5:41 - Why God Why6:49 - Back to Before32:09 - What's Inside51:46 - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:00:59 - Our Favorite Things1:13:03 - Corner of the SkyWorks Consulted:The Making of Guys and Dolls by Keith GarebianGuys and Dolls (Libretto) Book by Abe Burrows & Jo Swerling, Music & Lyrics by Frank Loesser, Based on The Idyll of Sarah Brown and characters by Damon RunyonMusic Credits:
2020-05-271h 17Know the ShowSpring AwakeningSPRING AWAKENING | Book & Lyrics by Steven Sater | Music by Duncan SheikEpisode Segments:1:44 - Remember4:42 - Why God Why5:37 - Back to Before22:31 - What's Inside40:16 - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?56:36 - Our Favorite Things1:07:54 - Corner of the SkyWorks Consulted:Spring Awakening (Libretto) Book & Lyrics by Steven Sater, Music by Duncan SheikSpring Awakening: In the Flesh by David CoteMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"Remember" from A Little Night Music (Or...
2020-05-131h 13Know the ShowInto the WoodsINTO THE WOODS | Book by James Lapine | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Episode Segments:1:42 - Plot/Synopsis6:15 - Why God Why12:28 - Back to Before24:35 - Deep Dive49:59 - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?1:00:22 - Our Favorite Things1:15:22 - Why It WorksWorks Consulted:Into the Woods (Libretto) Book by James Lapine, Music & Lyrics by Stephen SondheimLook, I Made A Hat by Stephen SondheimMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"Why God Why" from Mis...
2020-04-291h 18Know the ShowAnnieANNIE | Book by Thomas Meehan | Music by Charles Strouse | Lyrics by Martin Charnin | Based on Little Orphan Annie by permission of The Media Tribune Services, Inc.Works Consulted:Annie (Libretto) Book by Thomas Meehan, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin CharninAnnie (1999 Telefilm) Directed by Rob MarshallPut on a Happy Face by Charles StrouseMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"Why God Why" from Miss Saigon: The Definitive Live Recording (Original Cast Recording / Deluxe) | Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Lyrics...
2020-04-151h 04Know the ShowSouth PacificSOUTH PACIFIC | Music by Richard Rodgers| Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan | Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Tales of the South Pacific by James MichenerWorks Consulted:South Pacific (Libretto) Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan, Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IISouth Pacific (Film) Directed by Joshua LoganThe South Pacific Companion by Laurence MaslonSomething Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein's Broadway Revolution by Todd S. PurdumMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear Wor...
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Scene to SongScene to Song Episode 33: Season Two FinaleIn this episode, seven of this season's guests--Mark Falconer, Anika Chapin, James Ballard, Jessica Fleitman, John Verderber, Marcus Scott, and BethAnn Cohen--return to discuss the topics from the season and listener-submitted questions and comments.
2019-12-1659 minScene to SongScene to Song Episode 26: Sondheim and Weidman's AssassinsIn this episode, dramaturg and writer Anika Chapin discusses Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's musical Assassins. We also talk about the song "Another National Anthem" from Assassins.
2019-09-0959 min