QUEER MUSICALS  3 — FUN HOME, THE PROM, & JAGGED LITTLE PILL
BROADWAY NATION7 Nov 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 32: Transgressive Women: Major Themes of the Broadway Musical, part 1.

Episode 32: Transgressive Women: Major Themes of the Broadway Musical, part 1.

This is the first of three episodes highlighting the principal themes of the Broadway Musical.  Today I look at the single most ubiquitous and pervasive theme: “Transgressive Women”. For more than 100...

16 Des 202034min

Episode 31:"Defying Gravity" - The Broadway Musical in the 21st Century

Episode 31:"Defying Gravity" - The Broadway Musical in the 21st Century

In today’s episode I focus on the Broadway Musicals of the 21st Century. Perhaps surprisingly, the current generation of Broadway creators has re-embraced and reinvigorated both the “Musical Comedy” a...

9 Des 202026min

Episode 30: "Razzle Dazzle": The Broadway Musicals Of The 1990s, Part 2

Episode 30: "Razzle Dazzle": The Broadway Musicals Of The 1990s, Part 2

In the second half of my interview with NY Post columnist Michael Riedel about his new book, Singular Sensation – The Triumph of Broadway we continue the story of the Broadway Musical as it moved from...

2 Des 202039min

Episode 29: "The Triumph Of Broadway": The Musicals Of The 1990s, part 1 - with special guest Michael Riedel

Episode 29: "The Triumph Of Broadway": The Musicals Of The 1990s, part 1 - with special guest Michael Riedel

I recently had a chance to interview NY Post columnist Michael Riedel about his new book, Singular Sensation, and that conversation proved to be the perfect vehicle to tell the story of the Broadway M...

25 Nov 202029min

Episode 28: Cameron Mackintosh & The British Invasion of Broadway (or Sondheim vs the Poperetta)

Episode 28: Cameron Mackintosh & The British Invasion of Broadway (or Sondheim vs the Poperetta)

In this episode I explore what is often called “The British Invasion of Broadway” – a ten-year period during which it seemed that writers, directors, designers, producers and even performers from the ...

18 Nov 202033min

Episode 27: Broadway Comes Out: Gay Liberation & The AIDS Crisis On Broadway - The Modern Era, part 6

Episode 27: Broadway Comes Out: Gay Liberation & The AIDS Crisis On Broadway - The Modern Era, part 6

The progressive and disruptive social movements of the 1960s and 70s had a huge impact on the Broadway Musical and were reflected back into the culture by them. These include the Civil Rights movement...

11 Nov 202029min

Episode 26: Harold Prince & the Concept Musical - The Modern Era of Broadway, part 5

Episode 26: Harold Prince & the Concept Musical - The Modern Era of Broadway, part 5

In this episode I explore the history of what is called the “Concept Musical”, including its key creators: Harold Prince, Stephen Sondheim, Kander & Ebb, Bob Fosse, Michael Bennett and their game chan...

4 Nov 202031min

Episode 25: The Black Musical Returns! - The Modern Era of Broadway, part 4.

Episode 25: The Black Musical Returns! - The Modern Era of Broadway, part 4.

Over the last three episodes I charted the rise of the Rock Musical – from HAIR to EVITA, - as well as the very unlikely “Nostalgia Craze” that swept Broadway and America during the 1970’s. 1970s Broa...

28 Okt 202026min

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