Episode 16: Jule Styne, Frank Loesser & The Golden Age of Broadway, Part 2

My guest this week is author Laura Frankos whose delightful and entertaining new novel is titled Broadway Revival — What If Gershwin Had Lived? Although this is the first work of fiction that I have f...

8 Dec 202243min

This is the second half of my conversation with my dear friend and frequent co-host, Albert Evans, in which we explore the differences between stage and film musicals. If you missed part one you may w...

1 Dec 202233min

This episode is in response to a question I get quite often from listeners: Is Broadway Nation ever going to focus on movie musicals? Well, today is the day! Of course, I don’t really hate any movie m...

24 Nov 202232min

My guest this week on Broadway Nation podcast is Paul Salsini, author of the memoir, Sondheim & Me.  Many listeners will know Paul as the founder and original editor of the much beloved magazine, The ...

17 Nov 202237min

New episode out now! My guests this week are JULIE BOARDMAN & DIANE NICOLETTI — the founders and driving forces behind the Museum Of Broadway! In this episode Julie and Diane share with us the story o...

10 Nov 202242min

This is the second half of my conversation with Adam Abraham, author of the engaging new book Attack Of The Monster Musical – A Cultural History Of Little Shop Of Horrors. If you missed the previous e...

3 Nov 202257min

This special Halloween edition of Broadway Nation! This is the first part of my conversation with Adam Abraham, author of Attack of the Monster Musical – A Cultural History of Little Shop Of Horrors. ...

27 Okt 202251min

My guest this week is Ted Chapin who’s captivating 2003 book Everything Was Possible: The Birth of the Musical “Follies,” has recently been reissued in a revised and updated edition.  As you may know,...

20 Okt 202247min