Best Stephen Sondheims Podcasts (2024)

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BONUS: Top Five Stephen Sondheim Musicals 59:55

10d ago59:55

59:55

Today we're chatting about Stephen Sondheim and our top FIVE favorite Stephen Sondheim Musicals! What do you think our number one will be? Give a listen to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network

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Episode 19 - The Complete Stephen Sondheim 30:27

27d ago30:27

30:27

The 19th episode in a series on the complete works of Stephen Sondheim. Rick Pender, the author of the The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia, is our musical guide. For this episode, we feature the musical Off-Broadway revue, Marry Me a Little. The show is a musical composed of outtakes from Stephen Sondheim's early musicals.…

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Interview with Kevin Winkler (On Bette Midler) 33:52

2h ago33:52

33:52

In this episode, I interview Kevin Winkler, the author of On Bette Midler: An Opinionated Guide. Kevin chronicles her career from the New York City Continental Baths through her recording, stage and movie careers.By Stuart Brown

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Episode 145: "Still Goin' Strong" — 60 Years of HELLO DOLLY! 43:56

37m ago43:56

43:56

My guest this week is award-winning entertainer Richard Skipper, who joins me to talk about his new show, Still Going Strong—A Celebration of 60 Years of Hello Dolly!, which he will be bringing to various venues on several continents over the next few months, starting with Crazy Coqs in London on August 5th. As you will hear, it was Richard’s frien…

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299.4 - The King and I (feat. Big Beak Entertainment) 1:34:45

3h ago1:34:45

1:34:45

"Getting to know you, getting to know all about you." Grab your school work and poorly aged casting choices because this week we're joined by Big Beak of Big Beak Productions to dive into the beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein musical about power abuse and royalty The King and I. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf Podcast Edited By: Andrew D…

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Live Alone and Like It – Dick Tracy (with Alex Asp) 35:07

21h ago35:07

35:07

From the radio plays the crooner hit "Live Alone and Like It." But is it possible this song is really talking about Dick Tracy himself? Or The Kid? Or even Warren Beatty! Alex Asp returns to pick apart a song that, at first glance, may appear to be slight but actually has some depth. Follow Alex on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/alexasp4…

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Fill Me In #447: When was the height of balls? 1:29:44

2d ago1:29:44

1:29:44

This week, Ryan and Brian learn about international cuisine, discover more music involving cheese, and celebrate the reunion of a man and his stopwatch. Phew, that's a lot to get through in 90 minutes. Stuff to click: The Saucy Nugs Guy Primus - Sailing the Seas of Cheese Dead Milkmen - Beige Sunshine 15 Delicious Reasons to Visit Taco Bell around …

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116 Alfred Drake 70th Birthday Tribute 1 31:38

3d ago31:38

31:38

The first of a two-part program paying tribute to legendary leading man Alfred Drake on, what would have been at the time, his 70th birthday. Drake is best known for starring in the original Broadway productions of KISS ME, KATE, KISMET, for which Drake won the Tony, and OKLAHOMA! This birthday celebration surveys Drake’s Tony-Award winning Broadwa…

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BONUS: Top Five Andrew Lloyd-Webber Musicals 39:47

3d ago39:47

39:47

The Dear Friends are back and aren't you lucky!? Today they're counting down their top five favorite Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals! Come join the fun, do you agree? You'll have to listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network

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#299.3 Sia's "Music" 1:06:02

7d ago1:06:02

1:06:02

"Get a girl, I'll get a boy One plus one Take 'em right down to the shore One plus one." Grab your last strand of sanity and horrific taste because this week we're diving into what is easily the worst thing Jess has ever seen in the Oscar Bait flop musical from the pop singer Sia "Music." Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf Podcast Edite…

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Ep 191: Expanding the Showgirl Experience 1:05:44

7d ago1:05:44

1:05:44

Sarah Sutter is back for part 2 and shares what is has been like to back in the Jubilee Theater assisting on Dita Las Vegas show. Sarah was a dancer, super swing, featured dancer and tour guide for the show.www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4PNEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos …

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Episode 144: One More For The Road — The Theater of Bette Midler, part 3 50:06

7d ago50:06

50:06

Today I am excited to share with you the third and final segment of my conversation with author Kevin Winkler regarding his new book, On Bette Midler: An Opinionated Guide. In this engaging book, Kevin focuses on all aspects of Bette Midler’s career — on stage, recordings, film, and television. But in this conversation, again we focus primarily on …

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More – Dick Tracy (with Cooper Williams) 56:04

8d ago56:04

56:04

I thought diamonds were a girl's best friend? Apparently it's more! Cooper Williams joins Kyle to discuss how the theme of this song runs through the entire film of Dick Tracy. Follow Cooper on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cooper.willliams/ We are using two productions to frame our discussion of Dick Tracy. The original film (1990) starring…

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Avenue Q & The Sound of Music: You Idiot Kid, You Don't Have a Clue 1:52:20

9d ago1:52:20

1:52:20

I talk about The Sound of Music, which I just saw for the first time ever (dead serious). I reflect on a show I did a regional production of once called Avenue Q, during which the other characters called me fat, lazy, and worthless for 2.5 hours. Also, an exclusive sneak preview of "Regional Theatre Song" from Compassion Fatigue's historic upcoming…

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Fill Me In #446: Too much California and not enough airplanes. 1:26:09

9d ago1:26:09

1:26:09

This week, Ryan and Brian analyze some music (this, this, and this), attempt to clarify when exactly this particular episode of FMI was published, and return to the NYT crosswords for what will certainly once have been a cranky Thunder Round. If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanth…

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Dick Tracy trailer 1:30

10d ago1:30

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This coming Wednesday we being our mini-series on the songs of Dick Tracy. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Kyle Marshall

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115 Lorenz Hart 87th Birthday Tribute 3 34:09

10d ago34:09

34:09

The conclusion of a three-part program paying tribute to renowned lyricist Lorenz “Larry” Hart on what would have been his 87th birthday. Hart is perhaps best known for his collaborations with songwriting partner Richard Rodgers, who he worked with on 26 Broadway musicals including PAL JOEY and JUMBO. In this program, listeners called in to request…

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Interview With Susan Dormady Eisenberg 37:29

13d ago37:29

37:29

This week’s podcast episode is a conversation with Susan Dormady Eisenberg, the author of the historical fiction novel, One More Seat at the Round Table. Here’s a description of the book: Jane Conroy, tries to juggle her first theater job and her unexpected passion for a gifted singer in the chorus, Bryce Christmas. Part coming of age novel, part l…

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#299.2 - Do I Hear a Waltz? 1:00:33

14d ago1:00:33

1:00:33

"Do I hear a waltz? Oh, my dear, don't you hear a waltz?" Grab your blankie and milk because this show will make you fall asleep faster than a melatonin popsicle! This week we're talking about the ill fated Sondheim/Rodgers collaboration "Do I Hear a Waltz?" Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf Podcast Edited By: Andrew DeWolf Theme Songs…

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Episode 143: Bette On The Half Shell: The Theatre of Bette Midler, part 2 31:45

14d ago31:45

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On today’s episode author Kevin Winkler returns for the second part of our discussion of his fascinating new book, On Bette Midler — An Opinionated Guide. If you missed part one of this conversation, you may want to catch up with that before listening to this one. In that episode, Kevin and I touched on Bette’s childhood, explored her early years i…

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Fill Me In #445: Ice cream with the added impact of root beer. 1:21:54

16d ago1:21:54

1:21:54

This week, Ryan and Brian dig into some fusion cuisine (we sincerely hope the chewing sounds aren't disgusting), learn a little more about the English horn (though not enough), and imbue two scoops of Kealoa into something of a cola war. Also, a non-NYT Thunder Round (featuring Wyna Liu's 5/14 New Yorker, Ryan McCarty's "Chasm No. 14 (Themeless)", …

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114 Lorenz Hart 87th Birthday Tribute 2 30:45

18d ago30:45

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The second of a three-part program paying tribute to renowned lyricist Lorenz “Larry” Hart on what would have been his 87th birthday. Hart is perhaps best known for his collaborations with composer Richard Rodgers, who he worked with on 26 Broadway musicals including PAL JOEY and PEGGY-ANN. In this program, listeners called in to request their favo…

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Here We Are listen along – Sondheim Adjacent 28:06

20d ago28:06

28:06

Let's talk about the recent release of Here We Are on streaming! Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodc…

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#299.1 - Annie 2: Miss Hannigan's Revenge | Annie Warbucks (feat. Robbie Rozelle) 1:20:01

21d ago1:20:01

1:20:01

"I always knew, knew that tomorrow would come true, I always knew..." Grab your hard knock wigs and constant rewrites because this week we're joined by the brilliant Robbie Rozelle to talk about Annie 2 -- BOTH OF THEM. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf Podcast Edited By: Andrew DeWolf Theme Songs: Robyn Nash of IOU Music UK Keeper of …

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Ep 190: The Art of the Exquisite 1:12:43

22d ago1:12:43

1:12:43

This part 2 of an interview with the iconic Dita Von Teese after seeing her beautiful show in Las Vegas.https://www.caesars.com/horseshoe-las-vegas/shows/dita-von-teesewww.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4PNEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updateswww.instagram.com/bluebells_…

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Fill Me In #444: If you don’t have a baby, you have a problem. 1:26:32

23d ago1:26:32

1:26:32

This week, Ryan and Brian hang out in the Viewer Mail bag for an extended length of time, but all in the name of education! Lessons include: Crosswords via Kickstarter: A-to-Z Crosswords Noodles: Nongshim and Buldak M*A*S*H: the cast and the music Creole: the language, the peoples, and the cuisine Potatoes: Why We Double Fry The Fries Hap(p)less Ba…

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Episode 142: The Theater of Bette Midler 41:58

25d ago41:58

41:58

This week I am excited to welcome author Kevin Winkler back to Broadway Nation to discuss his new book, On Bette Midler: An Opinionated Guide. This engaging book is a critical analysis of every aspect of Bette Midler’s career on stage, recordings, film, and television, but in this conversation, we focus primarily on her work as a theater artist. To…

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113 Lorenz Hart 87th Birthday Tribute 1 29:28

25d ago29:28

29:28

The first of a three-part program paying tribute to renowned lyricist Lorenz “Larry” Hart on what would have been his 87th birthday. Hart is perhaps best known for his collaborations with composer Richard Rodgers, who he worked with on 26 Broadway musicals including Pal Joey and On Your Toes. In this edition, listeners called in to request their fa…

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#299 - South Pacific 1:18:18

28d ago1:18:18

1:18:18

"You’ve got to be taught before it’s too late, Before you are six or seven or eight.." Wash that man right out of your hair and go to Bali Hai to talk about Rodgers & Hammerstein's Pulitzer winning musical South Pacific. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf Podcast Edited By: Andrew DeWolf Theme Songs: Robyn Nash of IOU Music UK Keeper of…

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Fill Me In #443: I have about ten years until I reach double Papelbon. 1:24:25

1M ago1:24:25

1:24:25

This week, Ryan and Brian learn the history of language, the dangers of potassium, and (maybe?) the gender identity of Chat GPT. This week's Baker-Grapevine scores: baseball 2, sandwiches 7, kealoa 0. If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you enjoy…

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Encore Episode: Everything Sondheim: Inside The Creation of the Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia 41:42

1M ago41:42

41:42

In this Encore Episode from 2021, author Rick Pender takes us inside the creation of The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia. Rick Pender is a longtime member and former chair of the American Theater Critics Association. He first began reviewing theater in 1985 for a public radio station he managed at Northern Kentucky University. He later became the the…

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112 Frank Loesser 2 40:17

1M ago40:17

40:17

The second of a two-part program featuring legendary theatre creator Frank Loesser, best known for writing three extraordinary Broadway musicals: GUYS AND DOLLS, THE MOST HAPPY FELLA, and HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. In this program, the Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize recipient discusses the making of the Damon Runyan ins…

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#298 - Peter Pan Goes Wrong 1:10:37

1M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

"With faith and trust and fairy dust, and the world of make-believe!" Grab your mistaken props and hilarious mistakes because this week we're joined by Zach and Cassie from Who is My Doctor to talk about "Peter Pan Goes Wrong" Listen to Who is My Doctor Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf Podcast Edited By: Andrew DeWolf Theme Songs: Rob…

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Ep 189: Jeff’s Full Circle with Donn Arden 1:11:36

1M ago1:11:36

1:11:36

Jeff Collins is best known for running Collins Avenue Productions and most recognized for the hit show Dance Moms but prior to that he was in several well known production shows including Hello Hollywood Hello.Jeff’s full circle moment was finding his headshot and resume in a pile for sale at an estate sale for Donn Arden.www.amazon.com/Bluebells-F…

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Fill Me In #442: Permanently distanced from perfection. 1:28:57

1M ago1:28:57

1:28:57

This week, Ryan and Brian review the days of the months, attempt to choreograph a song that doesn't exist, and learn a few letters of Morse code. Yikes, was that a woodpecker? If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you enjoy our show? Actually, it d…

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Episode 141: Exceptional Storytelling Is Possible 38:54

1M ago38:54

38:54

My guest again this week is author BEN WEST who returns for the fourth and final segment of our conversation in regard to his exceptional new book The American Musical – Evolution of an Art Form. As you will hear, in today’s episode, we move into what I call the Modern Era of Broadway from the 1970s right up to today and detail the major changes in…

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111 Frank Loesser 1 38:49

1M ago38:49

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The first of a two-part program featuring legendary theatre creator Frank Loesser, best known for writing three extraordinary Broadway musicals: GUYS AND DOLLS, THE MOST HAPPY FELLA, and HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. His first show, WHERE’S CHARLEY? is featured. Loesser was both a Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize recipient. …

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CARREY'D AWAY: Itsy Bitsy Spider (1992) 17:34

1M ago17:34

17:34

Wow! 1992 was a big year for Jim, doing TV movies, garbage comedy skit films, animated voice roles, all alongside his full time gig at In Living Color. Man, he works hard for the money as the kids say. Today we're talking about a beautifully animated short cartoon where Jim Carrey plays an exterminator trying to kill a spider. This one was pure joy…

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Interview with Robert W. Schneider - The Musicals That Never Came to Broadway 30:02

1M ago30:02

30:02

I chat with Robert W. Schneider, an award-winning Director, Producer, Author, Educator, Podcast Host, and Artistic Director of The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company, about his new podcast – BROADWAY BOUND: THE MUSICALS THAT NEVER CAME TO BROADWAY. It features musicals that had set their sights on Broadway but missed the mark. The first season is…

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#297 - A Very Potter Sequel 1:04:56

1M ago1:04:56

1:04:56

"You're Harry Freakin' Potter!" Grab your outdated jokes and misplaced love of a certain author and join us to talk about StarKid's second Harry Potter Outing in "A Very Potter Sequel." Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf Podcast Edited By: Andrew DeWolf Theme Songs: Robyn Nash of IOU Music UK Keeper of the Cheese: Juliet Antonio This sh…

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