Series SummaryWelcome to Backstage Pass, the brand-new mini-series from Broadway Breakdown. Whether it’s analyzing shows from yesteryear or documenting the process as it happens, we’re here to pull back the curtain and give you the inside scoop. First up: the Off-Broadway journey of Marcel on the Train.

The GuestsMitch Marois and Maxwell Beer are the driving forces behind Marcel on the Train, shepherding the show from concept to Off-Broadway production. In this episode, they unpack the origins of the piece, the artistic vision guiding it, and what it actually takes to mount an intimate new musical in today’s downtown ecosystem.

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Timestamps

00:00 – Introducing Backstage Pass 04:18 – The origins of Marcel on the Train12:07 – Developing a concept: tone, themes, and audience20:33 – Writing and shaping the piece for Off-Broadway30:00– Producing realities: budget, space, and scale40:00 – Hopes, fears, and what success looks like for this production47:00 – What’s coming in the next Backstage Pass episode

This is just the beginning. In the next episode, we’ll continue tracking Marcel on the Train as it evolves—so consider this your all-access credential.

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