History in the Spotlight

By History in the Spotlight

Welcome to History in the Spotlight, a Canadian podcast where hosts Anika Luteijn and Maxwell Cowan discuss musicals that are based on historical events or that have historical significance. Email: hi... more

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How many episodes does History in the Spotlight have?

The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.

History in the Spotlight episodes:

July 12, 2021 History in the Spotlight Episode #30 - Jekyll & Hyde
Join Anika and Max and special guest Julian Waldron on our third Musical Theatre Book Club episode where we discuss Victorian London, Robert Louis Stevenson, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, as well as the Broadway musical, Jekyll & Hyde.
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1h 16min
July 05, 2021 History in the Spotlight Episode #29 - Hamilton Part 2
Join Anika and Max as they discuss Alexander Hamilton's later life, his legacy, and Act 2 of the Broadway Musical Hamilton!
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1h 11min
June 28, 2021 History in the Spotlight Episode #28 - Hamilton Part 1
Join Anika and Max as they discuss Alexander Hamilton's early life, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and the first act of Hamilton!
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1h 14min
June 21, 2021 History in the Spotlight Episode #27 - Caroline, or Change
Join Anika and Max as they discuss the United States of America in 1963, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Broadway musical, Caroline, or Change.
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1h
June 14, 2021 History in the Spotlight Episode #26 - Bonnie and Clyde
Join Anika and Max as they discuss the lives of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, their participation in the Barrow gang, and the Broadway musical, Bonnie and Clyde!
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1h 1min
June 07, 2021 History in the Spotlight Episode #25 - Fun Home
Join Anika, Max, and special guest Julian Waldron in our second Musical Theatre Book Club episode on Fun Home by Alison Bechdel!
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1h 42min
May 31, 2021 History in the Spotlight Episode #24 - Moulin Rouge!
Join Anika and Max as they discuss the history of the cabaret and concert hall, The Moulin Rouge, the 2001 movie Moulin Rouge! and the 2019 Broadway musical Moulin Rouge!
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55min
May 24, 2021 History in the Spotlight Episode #23 - The First
Join Anika and Max as they discuss Jackie Robinson, the 2013 film, 42, and the Broadway musical, The First.
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1h 6min
May 17, 2021 History in the Spotlight Episode #22 - Blitz!
Join Anika and Max as they discuss The London Blitz, Vera Lynn, and the West End musical, Blitz!
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1h 9min
May 10, 2021 History in the Spotlight Episode #21 - Beatlemania
Join Anika and Max as they discuss The Beatles and the Broadway musical Beatlemania.
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1h 2min

FAQs about History in the Spotlight:

How many episodes does History in the Spotlight have?

The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.