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PODCAST

A Musical Theatre Podcast

Jeffrey Scott Parsons

Conversations revealing the cultural and emotional impact of our favorite musicals in theatre history. On each episode of “A Musical Theatre Podcast,” Jeff welcomes a special guest to explore one musical from theatre history. Together they get to the heart of the show’s cultural and emotional impact by looking at its creators, context, and storytelling. Always fun and heartfelt, this is the podcast to celebrate the humanity of our musical theatre art form.

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KINKY BOOTS with Sam Zeller

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2021/06/27

In honor of Pride Month, we're gonna "raise you up" with an inspiring conversation about the hit musical KINKY BOOTS. Longtime cast member Sam Zeller joins us to share his personal stories of how this show has brought about change, his pretty amazing Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein impressions, and what happens when you wear the kinky boots a little too often. To learn more about Sam, check out his website at https://samzeller.com Be sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok

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*Special Episode* COMMUNITY THEATRE with Nedra Pace

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2021/06/13

It's your one freebie! This very special episode on the importance of Community Theatre was originally intended to only be available on PATREON! (www.patreon.com/amusicalpodcast) While the entire conversation is still only available to PATREON! subscribers, this conversation is so touching, we had to make an edited version available to everyone that hasn't yet subscribed. Please enjoy this intimate conversation with Nedra Pace in Jeff's hometown community theatre. For all things to do with the Dee

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ASSASSINS with Kila Packett

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2021/05/30

There is no country in the world quite like the United States of America, and there is no musical in theatre history quite like ASSASSINS, a show that manages to be scary, hilarious, critical, and patriotic all at the same time. (Kinda like the USA itself.) Here to discuss it this week is actor, producer, and longtime Sondheim fan Kila Packett. So fire up your grill this Memorial Day weekend and enjoy as we explore these moments in world and theatre history while failing to avoid "assassin puns" in

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CAMELOT with Jenny Lockwood

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2021/05/23

"CAMELOT is not boring!" shouts this week's guest Jenny Lockwood on a daily basis. And you know, this episode proves her correct. Whether exploring the multiple hospital visits in its creation, the relevancy of its themes, or the way it's synonymous with one of history's great American tragedies, this musical is much more than "one brief shining moment." Let's all thank Jenny for convincing Jeff to cover it and enjoy what's left of our lusty month of May! Follow Jenny's love of vegetables and

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PATREON! by A Musical Theatre Podcast

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2021/05/09

A Musical Theatre Podcast finally has a patreon, and in the grand tradition of classic musicals, we're calling it PATREON! (because you gotta have the exclamation point..) Listen to this mini episode to find out how you can keep the podcast thriving and, as a special thank you, gain access to exclusive content, all for only $1 a month. Join the Patreon Fam today! Join our Patreon fam for only $1 at http://www.patreon.com/amusicalpodcast and don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter We've

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NEXT TO NORMAL with Ryan Leslie Fisher

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2021/04/25

The Pulitzer Prize-winning musical NEXT TO NORMAL is the perfect way to usher us into Mental Health Awareness Month. It also provides actor Ryan Leslie Fisher with the chance to join us and discuss its groundbreaking tone, his first time seeing it (drunk tears were involved), and his own "next to normal" family. Side note- We recommend you listen while consuming chocolate just like Jeff did while recording it. For more "light" on Mental Health Awareness, visit here Check out Ryan's YouTube

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CITY OF ANGELS with Jill Gold and David Zippel

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2021/04/11

Not only do we get to celebrate one of the great musicals of the 1990s with someone who ran it, we also get to do it with someone who wrote it! Production Stage Manager Jill Gold and the musical's Tony-winning lyricist David Zippel join us this week to talk about the uber clever CITY OF ANGELS. Between giving much deserved love to stage management teams and sharing in the love that went into creating this complex musical, this episode is guaranteed to get you excited about going back to the theatre

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CHICAGO with Corey Wright

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2021/03/21

It's the musical that's on everybody's lips, and it only took 30 years for it to get there. 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. Keep up with Corey Wright on Twitter Take one moment to rate and follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" wherever you may be listening

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THE DROWSY CHAPERONE with Ken Werther

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2021/03/07

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. To stay in touch with Ken, be sure to follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Take one moment to rate and follow "A

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PLAY ON! with Yvette Cason

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2021/02/21

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

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BIG FISH with Jeff Whiting

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2021/02/07

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

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WEST SIDE STORY with Hector Guerrero

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2021/01/24

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. To learn more about Hector, visit his website

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SPECIAL 50TH EPISODE!

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2021/01/03

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! Take one moment to rate and follow "A Musical Theatre

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THE WILD PARTY & THE WILD PARTY with Julia Murney

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2020/12/27

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 of excess and epiphany and gave birth to two different musicals that shared a 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

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THE FANTASTICKS with Madison Claire Parks

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2020/12/20

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 (and off-Broadway Luisa) Madison Claire Parks about musical allegories, musical families, and what it means to own our journeys and follow. ("follow, follow, follow, follow...") Learn about the Redhawk Native American Arts Council HERE! To find out "much more" about Maddy, visit her website https://madisonclaireparks.com and

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CINDERELLA with Sadie Bowman

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2020/12/13

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

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SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK with Andrew Madsen

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2020/12/06

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!" Follow Andrew on Instagram for plenty of eye candy and workout

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THE LION KING with Terron Brooks

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2020/11/29

Disney’s 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 the circle of life within this stunning show. Who are the artists that brought it to life, and what does it require of its performers to make it one of the longest-running musicals in history? Click here to follow Terron on Facebook and Instagram to see and hear everything he's creating for the world. Take one

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HAIRSPRAY with Sabrina Sloan

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2020/11/22

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 (CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, HAMILTON). 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

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CHESS with Michael Gordon Shapiro

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2020/11/15

Wasn't it Oscar Hammerstein II who remarked, "Nothing says musical theatre quite like a quiet board game and the Cold War?" Maybe not, but this week composer Michael Gordon Shapiro joins us to discuss the musical that tried it anyway. Get your ABBA on and join us for a look at the incredibly electric CHESS, a show from the 1980s 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

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