QUEER MUSICALS  3 — FUN HOME, THE PROM, & JAGGED LITTLE PILL
BROADWAY NATION7 Marras 2025

QUEER MUSICALS 3 — FUN HOME, THE PROM, & JAGGED LITTLE PILL

This is the third and final part of my conversation with author Rob Schneider, who returns to tell us more about his new book, Queer Musicals — Boy Meets Boy to Jagged Little Pill. On this episode, Fun Home, The Prom, and Jagged Little Pill. Robert W. Schneider is a historian, director, producer, author, educator, and podcast host, and the Artistic Director of the J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company in New York. And since working as an original programming producer at 54 Below, Rob has directed and produced over 100 concerts for the venue. His first book, 50 Key Stage Musicals, was published in 2022. Become A PATRON of Broadway Nation! This episode is made possible in part through the generous support of our Patron Club Members, such as JUDY HUCKA. If you are a fan of Broadway Nation, I invite you to become a PATRON! For as little as $7.00 a month, you can receive exclusive access to never-before-heard, unedited versions of many of the discussions that I have with my guests — in fact, I often record nearly twice as much conversation as ends up in the edited versions. You will also have access to additional, in-depth conversations with my frequent co-host, Albert Evans, that have not been featured on the podcast. And all patrons receive special “on-air” shout-outs and acknowledgement of your vital support of this podcast. And if you are very enthusiastic about Broadway Nation, there are additional PATRON levels that come with even more benefits. If you would like to support the work of Broadway Nation and receive these exclusive member benefits, please click on this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://broadwaynationpodcast.supercast.tech/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you in advance for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 23: "Everything Old Is New Again": The Modern Era of Broadway, Part 2.

Episode 23: "Everything Old Is New Again": The Modern Era of Broadway, Part 2.

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Episode 22:  "Let The Sun Shine In" -- The Modern Era Of Broadway, Part 1

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Episode 21: Jerry Herman & The Golden Age of Broadway, part 3.

Episode 21: Jerry Herman & The Golden Age of Broadway, part 3.

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Episode 20: GYPSY vs. THE SOUND OF MUSIC & The Golden Age Of Broadway

Episode 20: GYPSY vs. THE SOUND OF MUSIC & The Golden Age Of Broadway

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Episode 19: West Side Story vs. The Music Man & The Golden Age of Broadway

Episode 19: West Side Story vs. The Music Man & The Golden Age of Broadway

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Episode 18: Patricia Zipprodt & The Women That Invented Broadway

Episode 18: Patricia Zipprodt & The Women That Invented Broadway

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Episode 17: Irene Sharaff And The Women That Invented Broadway

Episode 17: Irene Sharaff And The Women That Invented Broadway

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