The most profound element of the musical THE FULL MONTY is that its nudity is only a symbol of the greater vulnerability the characters express throughout the story.

Here this week to dive into that vulnerability (and let's be honest, the nudity) is everyone's favorite "bestie," Misha Brown. Before becoming an influencer and author with 8 million followers, Misha performed THE FULL MONTY in the middle of Pennsylvania...with some interesting results. You don't want to miss these stories.

See Misha on tour for his new book, "Be Your Own Bestie!" Find out how on his Instagram and TikTok @yourbestiemisha.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out another episode covering David Yazbek's earlier shows: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS with Sara Gettelfinger

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"God Save the Queen(s)!" This week we're covering not one, but six of the greatest divas currently on Broadway.

Join us as we discuss the musical SIX, and the history behind it, with two very special guests: author, tour guide, and Broadway dresser Teale Dvornik (WICKED), and the current reigning "queen of green," Gianna Yanelli (SIX, MEAN GIRLS)!

Learn more about Teale and her business through her website: The Backstage Blonde.

Be sure to follow Gianna on Instagram @giannayanelli, and while we're thrilled Dylan Mulvaney is joining the Broadway cast, be sure to send Gianna some love in her final performances!

If you enjoyed this episode, listen to another featuring a musical from the 2021-22 Broadway season: ⁠A STRANGE LOOP with L Morgan Lee.⁠

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Happy New Year, listeners! We're starting off 2026 with one of the most famous musicals of all time, but while everyone has at least heard of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, most don't know its profound place in musical theatre history.

Join guest Tyler Joseph Ellis (SHUCKED) as we discuss nuns, Nazis, and of course, the sound of music. Everyone showed up to this episode wearing Rodgers & Hammerstein swag, so rest assured, this beloved classic was in good hands.

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WAR PAINT was the Broadway follow up to the musical GREY GARDENS, so of course it's the GREY GARDENS follow up on "A Musical Theatre Podcast."

This week, actor, interpreter, and influencer Caden Zane Marshall joins us to talk about two women whose impact has changed the world forever. (And no, we don't mean Christine Ebersole and Patti LuPone...this time.)

Join us for a lively conversation about makeup, music and spreadsheets, and try to forgive Jeff when he sticks up for capitalism. "Think Pink!"

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This week we're spending another winter in a summer town as we cover the terrific 2006 musical GREY GARDENS.

Here to not only have his cake but chew it and masticate it is the great Drew Droege (MESSY WHITE GAYS, TITANIQUE). Drew takes us through lesser-known accounts and perspectives on the Beale women, all while raising up the non-conformist ladies whose voices and humor give us life!

Follow Drew on Instagram at @drewdroege and buy tickets to his new play at messywhitegays.com.

If you enjoyed this episode...wait for next week's. It's a companion piece!

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Today we finish up our fall American Dream Miniseries with a surprise fourth episode dedicated to the listener requested BONNIE & CLYDE.

This musical, maybe even more than the others we've covered in this miniseries, most easily represents the experience of Americans in 2025. Let that sink in for a minute!

Here to discuss it is the show's book writer, Ivan Menchell (BONNIE & CLYDE, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, DEATH NOTE) who provides fascinating context regarding his approach to these legendary characters and the explanation behind the show's short Broadway run.

Follow Ivan on Instagram at @ivanmenchell

For more Frank Wildhorn, listen to JEKYLL & HYDE with Rebecca Spencer

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The third entry in our "American Dream" miniseries of listener requests is the 1980 musical BARNUM. Now, that means it is not THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, and please don't come for Jeff if he speaks too candidly about that musical!

Instead, join us for a lively discussion regarding the showmanship of P.T. Barnum and the musical that bears his name as well as the complex legacy of characters like him in American History.

Here to discuss it all is someone who knows a thing or two about showmanship. He can currently be seen in the Broadway smash MJ and recently choreographed a new production of BARNUM: it's Ryan VanDenBoom! (BANDSTAND, SOMETHING ROTTEN, and more.)

Follow Ryan on Instagram at @ryanvandenboom

If you liked this episode, check out THE MUSIC MAN with Teri Bibb

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The second episode in our "American Dream miniseries" is dedicated to 1776, the listener requested, Best Musical winner of 1969. It's a surprisingly unconventional musical about the very beginnings of a government that is currently, as of this moment, shut down.

Join our special guest Howard Sherman (arts administrator, writer, and advocate) as we look at how 1776 and HAIR could have premiered on Broadway at the same time and look to its characters for lessons on debate and disagreement.

We honestly didn't think this episode would be so relevant right now.

Read some of Howard's terrific work on his website https://hesherman.com/ and follow him on instagram at @hesherman.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out HAIR with Jordan Dobson .

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Today we begin a mini-series on "A Musical Theatre Podcast" that will explore "the American Dream." These are musicals you listeners have requested that all have one thing in common: "being an American is a beautifully complicated thing."

First up is the 1987 musical RAGS created originally by three titans of the art form: Charles Strouse (BYE BYE BIRDIE, ANNIE), Stephen Schwartz (WICKED, PIPPIN), and Joseph Stein (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, ZORBA). Here to discuss it with us is the star of many of those musicals and a fan of all of their creators, Samantha Massell (RAGS, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF).

There are so many synchronicities that happened during this conversation that you will have to agree this episode happened at exactly the right time with exactly the right people.

Be sure to follow Samantha on Instagram at @smassellsings to learn more about her upcoming projects.

If you enjoyed this episode, go back to the very beginning for "A Musical Theatre Podcast" and enjoy FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with Glenn Rosenblum

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"There are worse things than listening to a podcast on a Sunday!"

Join special guest, and original cast member, Danielle Ferland ("Little Red" in Into the Woods) as we look back at her Broadway debut in the Pulitzer Prize winning, and listener requested, Sondheim/Lapine musical Sunday in the Park with George. Listen to stories about the nontraditional way this nontraditional musical was created and whether or not Danielle ever found her glasses.

If you enjoyed this episode, you should definitely check out our covid era episode on INTO THE WOODS with Sara Kapner

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