Best Musicaltheater Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 109 - The Wizard and I 42:14

1d ago42:14

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After 20 years, there's finally an Elphaba on screen, and we're going to finish our Elphabae miniseries by talking about her. Buckle up as we talk Wicked the movie (Part 1), whther Cynthia Erivo will break "the Curse of the Elphabae," and what is either just a mid or a Top 10 "I want" song (depending on which cohost you are) -- "The Wizard and I." …

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Episode 108 - Woman Is 38:47

14d ago38:47

38:47

We're back with another Elphaba, and this time they're singing a role essentially built for them! Except...well...join us as we talk the great Eden Espinosa and the show that maybe doesn't rise to her level: 2024's Lempicka. Written by Matt Gould and Carson Kreitzer, the show underwent a long workshop process before an ultiamtely unsuccessful Broad…

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Leading Ladies | Mary Kate Morrissey, Storm Lever, Sonya Balsara 1:02:24

22d ago1:02:24

1:02:24

Get ready for a star-studded season finale of The Broadway Cast with Ben Cameron! In this powerful roundtable discussion, we’re celebrating the incredible women who light up the Broadway stage—Leading Ladies! Join Ben as he sits down with Broadway superstars Mary Kate Morrissey (Wicked), Storm Lever (Six), and Sonya Balsara (Aladdin) for an unforge…

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The Outsiders | Emma Pittman, Kevin William Paul, Dan Berry 1:03:42

29d ago1:03:42

1:03:42

In this episode of The Broadway Cast, host Ben Cameron sits down with three incredible Broadway stars—Emma Pittman, Kevin William Paul, and Dan Berry—for a lively roundtable discussion all about the hit production The Outsiders and what it’s like to be part of a Tony Award-winning show! The conversation dives deep into their personal journeys with …

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Episode 107 - Stars and the Moon 40:37

1M ago40:37

40:37

Another episode, another Elphaba! This time, we're looking at Shoshana Bean, who was an Elphaba early on before leaving Broadway for over a decade and then finally returning to a string of well-received roles, even if she still hasn't found The One. Here she is singing one of the songs that brough her back, "Stars and the Moon" by Jason Robert Brow…

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Title Roles | Elijah Johnson, Linedy Genao, Adi Roy 1:07:32

1M ago1:07:32

1:07:32

🎭✨ Step into the spotlight with this exciting new episode of The Broadway Cast with Ben Cameron! It’s all about the title roles this week, and we’ve got a star-studded panel of Broadway’s finest to discuss what it’s really like to carry the weight of the show! Join host Ben Cameron for a lively roundtable conversation with Elijah Johnson (MJ), Line…

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Suffs | Anastacia McCleskey, Tsilala Brock, Kim Blanck 1:12:11

1M ago1:12:11

1:12:11

In this powerful and timely roundtable discussion, we dive deep into the revolutionary musical "Suffs," featuring insights from original cast members Anastacia McCleskey, Tsilala Brock, and Kim Blanck. Join us as we explore the powerful themes, groundbreaking performances, and the incredible journey behind this remarkable show! In this engaging epi…

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Episode 106 - The Writing on the Wall 39:23

2M ago39:23

39:23

New miniseries time! This time, we're taking a slightly different approach, focusing on a set of linked performers instead of a set of linked songs. Specifically, we're looking at some of the women who've played the original Green Girl, Elphaba from Wicked. First up is Stephanie J. Block who arguably was the original Elphaba, just not on Broadway. …

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Broadway Debuts | Hannah Cruz, Gabriela Carrillo, Anna Zavelson 58:24

2M ago58:24

58:24

Join host Ben Cameron for another electrifying episode of The Broadway Cast, where the spotlight shines on the unforgettable moments of Broadway debuts! In this lively roundtable discussion, Ben sits down with Broadway stars Hannah Cruz, Gabriela Carrillo, and Anna Zavelson to dive deep into their journeys to the Great White Way. From the excitemen…

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Belters | Ciara Renée, Charity Angél Dawson, Jasmine Forsberg 1:14:16

2M ago1:14:16

1:14:16

In this electrifying episode, we’re diving deep into the world of belters—those powerhouse voices that light up the stage and leave audiences in awe! Join our fabulous guests, Ciara Renée, Charity Angél Dawson, and Jasmine Forsberg, as they share their insights, experiences, and favorite belting moments from the Great White Way! Get ready for a liv…

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Episode 105 - Letters 38:24

2M ago38:24

38:24

Once again, we find ourselves back at Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, the show that we just can't escape, nor would we wish to. This time, we're finishing our miniseries on Second Act Openers with the excellent "Letters," where Dave Malloy crams so much content into only 6 minutes that we're almost left a little speechless. Almost. Al…

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Standbys | Lissa deGuzman, Marc delaCruz, Hailee Kaleem Wright 1:12:24

2M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

🎭✨ Welcome to another exciting episode of The Broadway Cast with your fabulous host, Ben Cameron! This week, we're diving deep into the world of Broadway Standbys! 🌟 Join us as we chat with the incredible Lissa deGuzman, Marc delaCruz, and Hailiee Kaleem Wright, who share their unique experiences, behind-the-scenes stories, and the magic of steppin…

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Dancers | Thayne Jasperson, Mattie Love, Nico DeJesus 1:15:35

2M ago1:15:35

1:15:35

🎭✨ Get ready to tap into the world of Broadway dance in this electrifying episode of The Broadway Cast! Join our fabulous host, Ben Camerson, as he sits down with industry stars Thayne Jasperson, Mattie Love, and Nico DeJesus for a deep dive into the life of a Broadway dancer! 💃🔥 From the first audition to the final curtain call, our guests share t…

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Episode 104 - King of New York 33:58

3M ago33:58

33:58

Newsies! Yes, at long last, we are talking about one of the most beloved musicals ever to starts as a failed Disney movie. With music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman, Newsies could easily have just been a misbegotten offshoot of the Disney Renaissance, but it experienced a rebirth of its own, hitting Broadway in 2012. Join us as we talk a…

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Chicago | Orfeh, Max von Essen, Red Concepción 1:13:43

3M ago1:13:43

1:13:43

Get ready for a razzly dazzly episode of "The Broadway Cast" as we dive into the iconic musical, "Chicago," with three of the shows incredible cast members: Orfeh, Max von Essen, and Red Concepción! Join us for a lively discussion filled with behind-the-scenes stories, hilarious anecdotes, and insider insights into life on the "Chicago" stage. From…

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Leading Men | Casey Likes, Kyle Selig, Vincent Jamal Hooper 1:03:16

3M ago1:03:16

1:03:16

In this episode, it's all about the Leading Men of Broadway. Joining host Ben Cameron are Casey Likes (Back to the Future, Almost Famous), Kyle Selig (Water for Elephants, Mean Girls), and Vincent Jamal Hooper (The Lion King, Hamilton). Ben and the guys chat about their journey to Broadway, the pressures of leading a show, how physically demanding …

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2024 Tony Award Nominees | Roger Bart, Kecia Lewis, Eden Espinosa 1:01:03

3M ago1:01:03

1:01:03

It's Tony Awards' season and we're celebrating with three 2024 Tony Award nominees. Joining host Ben Cameron are Tony Award winner Roger Bart (Back to the Future, Producers, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown), Tony nominee Kecia Lewis (Hell's Kitchen, Chicago, Dreamgirls) and Tony nominee Eden Espinosa (Lempicka, Wicked, Rent). Ben and his guests ch…

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Episode 103 - Masquerade 29:02

4M ago29:02

29:02

We're back with another second act opener! This one combines impressive spectacle, plot recap, and a flexible yet catchy tune to ease the audience back into a world of high romance and melodrama. Join us as we discuss "Masquerade" from The Phantom of the Opera and how it does what it does very, very well. All clips are from the 1987 London Cast Alb…

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Episode 102 - Who's Got the Pain? 34:10

4M ago34:10

34:10

As we begin our second hundred episodes, it's only fitting that we turn our attention to second-act openers. These songs often have to return the audience to the world of the show quickly and recast the spell the first act had woven. So, how do you do that? One answer is to give them a song and dance for the ages: this week we talk about "Who's Got…

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Episode 101 - 100th Episode Spectacular...Part 2! 55:40

5M ago55:40

55:40

We conclude our 100th episode spectacular with 5 more songs that make us love the American musical. As a reminder, please email or message us with the 5 songs you would choose so we can make a Spotify playlist to share with everyone! STOP READING to avoid getting spoiled for what's on this episode. All clips are from, in order, Follies: New Broadwa…

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Episode 100 - 100th Episode Spectacular...Part 1! 47:34

5M ago47:34

47:34

Yes, there are now 100 episodes of Shannon in New York City and Erik in Prague discussing the American Musical. To celebrate, we decided to each compile a list of 5 songs that, for us, represent what makes the musical the wonderful art form it is. The musical can do things that nothing else -- no other art form -- can do, and we think these songs i…

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Episode 99 - I Am What I Am 38:20

6M ago38:20

38:20

We come to the conclusion of our miniseries of anthems, and we've saved one of the best for last. We're talking "I Am What I Am" from La Cage aux Folles, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, which became an anthem for LGBTQ Pride almost as soon as it was first sung in 1983. All clips are from 2016's Trailblazer Honors events featuring Ginger Minj…

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Episode 98 - Aquarius 34:19

6M ago34:19

34:19

From the hard work and determination of show business to the let it all hang out and just be spirirt of the hippie movement, our anthem series continues with "Aquarius" from Hair. Written by James Rado, Gerome Ragni, and Galt MacDermot, "Aquarius" become synonymous with the hippie movement with an assist from The Fifth Dimension. Be prepared for lo…

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Episode 97 - There's No Business Like Show Business 34:25

7M ago34:25

34:25

Anthem number two! This time, we're looking at an anthem for this business we call show: "There's No Business Like Show Business," written by Irving Berling for 1946's Annie Get Your Gun. While that's still a popular show, the song has definitely broken free and is now widely recognized as perhaps the definitive song about the ups and downs of a li…

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Episode 96 - Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? 33:08

7M ago33:08

33:08

Time for a new miniseries! This time, we're looking at songs originally from Broadway shows that found a greater life outside of them as anthems. Anthems of movements, times, places, industries -- Broadway has given us many anthems over the years. Arguably one of its earliest is one that everyone knows but may not know that it originated in a Broad…

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Episode 95 - It's a Hit 40:14

8M ago40:14

40:14

Well, it's that time again -- time to say goodbye to Sondheim for another year. But we're going out with a wide-ranging and multi-faceted discussion of all things Merrily We Roll Along centered around one of the only purely happy songs in the show: "It's a Hit." All clips are from 1982's Merrily We Roll Along: Original Broadway Cast Recording featu…

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Episode 94 - Now You Know 43:31

8M ago43:31

43:31

For the first time in over 4 years and 90 episodes (!), we return to Merrily We Roll Along, Sondheim's greatest flop and now one of the biggest hits on Broadway. We'll looking at Merrily for our next two episodes, actually, since it has multiple songs that fit this miniseries quite nicely. First up, we have the Act 1 closing number, "Now You Know."…

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Episode 93 - Someone in a Tree 43:06

9M ago43:06

43:06

We're continuing our miniseries on Sondheim's conversation songs. This episode, we ask a very simple question: can a song simulataneously be about absolutely nothing and abosolutely everything? And we answer it with a resounding, "Yes," -- at least it can if the song is question is "Someone in a Tree" from Pacific Overtures. Join us as we try to pi…

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Episode 92 - Waiting for the Girls Upstairs 38:52

9M ago38:52

38:52

From "Waiting for Life" to "Waiting for the Girls Upstairs" -- it's Sondheim time once again. This year, we're focusing on conversation songs, a sub-genre Sondheim may have himself invented. We begin with the aforementioned octet (!) from 1971's Follies and talk about why this song may be the key to understanding the whole show. All clips are from …

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Episode 91 - Waiting for Life 40:24

10M ago40:24

40:24

We wrap up our miniseries on "I Wish" songs with "Waiting for Life" from Once on This Island by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Topics include whether being made into a tree is a good thing, The Little Mermaid, and whether Ahrens and Flaherty were the right fit for this source material. DW: This episdoe contains mentions of racism, sexual assault…

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Episode 90 - Home 36:57

10M ago36:57

36:57

And we're back again with another "I Want" song, but we're still in the 1970s. This time we're tackling The Wiz and it's end-of-show I want song, "Home." Topics include Stephanie Mills, Diana Ross, and why the 80s really, really sucked. Editor's Note: Yes, this episode sounds different. New computers, new set-ups, etc. We're still ironing out the k…

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Episode 89 - Corner of the Sky 39:11

11M ago39:11

39:11

We're just getting started with I Want songs, and we're tackling another classic. This time, from 1972's Pippin, we're talking about "Corner of the Sky." We talk Stephen Schwartz, Bob Fosse, and where cats and children fit. Strap in. All clips are from the 1972 Original Broadway Cast Recording of Pippin featuring John Rubinstein as Pippin and are p…

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Episode 88 - Wouldn't It Be Loverly 42:17

11M ago42:17

42:17

We're back! We're starting our 5th year a little late, but as opinionated as ever! We're looking at "I want" songs here in 2024, and we're starting with one of the most famous and beloved examples: "Wouldn't It Be Loverly" from Lerner & Loewe's Golden Age classic My Fair Lady. But is it beloved by your intrepid hosts? Only one way to find out... Al…

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Glindas | Brittney Johnson, Ginna Claire Mason, Amanda Jane Cooper 1:10:48

11M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

In this spectacular season finale, we are returning to Oz and talking all the good witch Glinda (or Galinda depending where you are in the show)! Joining host Ben Cameron are Brittney Johnson, Ginna Claire Mason, and Amanda Jane Cooper. Ben and the ladies discuss what it's like to play such a popular role, secrets Glindas do backstage, the audition…

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The Lion King | Bonita Hamilton, Pearl Khwezi, Stephen Carlile 1:19:06

11M ago1:19:06

1:19:06

In this episode we are joining the pride and talking all about The Lion King, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Broadway! Joining host Ben Cameron are Bonita Hamilton (Shenzi), Pearl Khwezi (Nala), and Stephen Carlile (Scar). Ben and the group discuss their Disney influences, auditioning for this iconic show, learning the show, and more!…

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Holiday Shows | Patrick Page, Bryce Pinkham, Sebastian Arcelus 1:23:53

11M ago1:23:53

1:23:53

In this episode we are jumping into the holiday spirit and talking about some of our favorite holiday shows! Joining host Ben Cameron are Patrick Page (Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, Hadestown, The Lion King), Bryce Pinkham (Holiday Inn, A Gentleman's Guide, Ohio State Murders), and Sebastian Arcelus (Elf, Into the Woods, W…

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