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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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ANNIE with Adam Wachter

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2020/03/08

We know you're gonna like it HEEERRRRRE! Why? Because this week we're talking about everyone's favorite curly redhead (after Gwen Verdon that is...), ANNIE! Jeff and guest Adam Wachter (Encore! on Disney+) explore this classic musical like never before. Did Miss Hannigan have to breastfeed Annie? Who is Laurie Beechman? And how can you tell how old children are? No really... Adam wants to know. Keep up with Adam Wachter on Instagram and Twitter and don't forget to watch Encore! on Disney+ Follow

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ONCE ON THIS ISLAND with Bryce Charles

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2020/02/23

Happy Black History Month! On this week's episode Jeff and guest Bryce Charles sit down for a "human heart to heart" on ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, making room along the way to discuss Quan La Chanze, Queen Audra, and even listen to a special message from original Broadway cast member Gerry McIntyre. Follow our guest Bryce Charles on Instagram @bryce_charles and if you're in the mood for her nerdy side, check out her cosplay @bryce.cosplays Special thanks to this week's sponsor, Box Elder High School

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MINNIE'S BOYS, A DOLL'S LIFE, & GRIND with Larry...

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2020/02/16

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

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A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC with Tom Zohar

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2020/02/09

Welcome to "Casting Desiree- A Podcast." It's our first Stephen Sondheim episode, and this week it's all about A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, a very elegant musical about sex-crazed rich people. Guest Tom Zohar joins us to discuss the genius of Sondheim lyrics, the length of "Liaisons," and who would make up the perfect next revival of this delicious show. For more Tom Zohar, we highly recommend following him on Twitter @TomZohar and Instagram @tommyzohar. Follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" wherever you

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PETER PAN with Katie DeShan

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2020/02/02

Time for a little visit to Neverland as Jeff and guest Katie DeShan talk about PETER PAN, the timeless musical of a boy (or girl playing a boy) who wouldn't grow up. Along the way, they share their unusual commonality with the show, explore the fails of flying in the theatre, and get to the heart of why this story continues to be remade over and over and over again. For more info about our guest, follow Katie's Instagram @heyitsthatkatiegirl, and don't forget to check out our affiliate this week,

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FROZEN with Bruce Merkle

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2020/01/26

Jeff sits down with guest (and good friend of Olaf the snowman) Bruce Merkle to discuss the famous Arendelle sisters, the commercialization of Broadway, and why audiences lose their minds when an actor changes their costume really quickly. Also, Jeff tries to explain the premise of the television show The Bachelor. Keep up with all things Bruce Merkle by following him on Instagram @BruceMerkle Follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" wherever you may be listening and share us with your friends! Join us

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IN THE HEIGHTS with Debra Cardona

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2020/01/19

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

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CATS with James Vasquez and John Treacy Egan

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2019/12/23

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

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THE MUSIC MAN with Teri Bibb

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2019/12/15

Broadway soprano Teri Bibb (SHE LOVES ME, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) joins Jeff to discuss the legacy of Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN and answer the questions: "Where do sopranos go after they turn 40?" "What exactly is a 'shipoopi?'" and "How similar is Harold Hill to a president named Donald Trump?" Check out current projects, video, and photos of Teri in her many gowns at www.TeriBibb.com Follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" wherever you may be listening and share us with your friends! Join

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HELLO, DOLLY! with Michael Betts and Mary Jo Catlett

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2019/12/08

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

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RENT with Kelley Dorney

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2019/12/01

On this week's episode, Jeff and guest Kelley Dorney discuss rated R musicals, the difference between "queens" and "kwans," and how a bohemian named Jonathan Larson forever changed the musical theatre landscape. Wanna hear how freakishly talented Kelley is? Check out her YouTube channel. Follow "A Musical Theatre Podcast" wherever you may be listening and share us with your friends! Join us on Instagram, TikTok and X for more great content. For bonus episodes, subscribe to PATREON! for only $1 a

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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with Glenn Rosenblum

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2019/11/24

On our very first full length episode, Jeff discusses his favorite (feminist) musical from 1964 with guest Glenn Rosenblum, finally gives Fruma Sarah the attention she deserves, and explores how FIDDLER ON THE ROOF became the Jewish musical that every culture has adopted as its own. Be sure to check out Glenn's newest and latest lecture dates by visiting www.glennrosenblum.com. Special thanks to this week's sponsor: Studio C Performing Arts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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The Overture

A Musical Theatre Podcast ·

2019/11/16

Welcome to A Musical Theatre Podcast! Listen to host Jeffrey Scott Parsons introduce his love for musical theatre, how ANNIE helped him in school, and why his bias against MAMMA MIA won't stop him from giving it some love. Don't forget to like, review, subscribe, and share with your friends. Join us: Instagram TikTok X For bonus content, subscribe to PATREON! for only $1 a month, and be sure to check out our TeePublic Store where we donate our profits to Broadway Cares: Equity Fights

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