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Author: Michael Heiter

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This is a podcast dedicated to musicals primarily from the Classic era – the late 1930s to the mid-1980s. We are a completely independent operation and are not affiliated with any other organization or entity. We do not have any advertising. To quote the late comedian, Stan Freberg, this show is brought to you by me.
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Spamalot

Spamalot

2022-02-2201:04:42

The legend of King Arthur and the Round Table gets turned on its head by the Monty Python troupe.
Shenandoah

Shenandoah

2022-01-2001:05:13

The only musical based on a movie that starred Jimmy Stewart. A story of the Civil War, and how it affected one family,
Carousel

Carousel

2022-01-0456:13

The 1945 classic, with John Raitt and Jan Clayton
On the Town

On the Town

2021-09-1301:11:29

The music and story of the Broadway version of On the Town
Ain't Misbehavin'

Ain't Misbehavin'

2021-08-2401:43:44

The music of the revue featuring the music of Thomas "Fats" Waller.
Cats

Cats

2023-02-1301:47:34

The legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber musical based on a series of poems by T.S. Eliot, and featuring the international hit, "Memory".
Bye Bye Birdie

Bye Bye Birdie

2022-09-2056:23

One of the first musicals inspired by rock and roll. Winner of four Tony Awards. That show that introduced Dick Van Dyke to the world. #byebyebirdie, #dickvandyke, #rockandroll, #paullynde, #chitarivera, #tonyawards, #gowerchampion
CHICAGO

CHICAGO

2022-08-0401:15:54

A dream cast presentation of the Kander-Ebb classic with an all-star cast including James Naughton, Bebe Neuwirth. Jerry Orbach, Ann Reinking, Chita Rivera and Gwen Verdon.
Tribute to composer/lyricist Frank Loesser with selections from his shows, movies and songs.
Forever Plaid

Forever Plaid

2021-12-1301:05:49

A presentation of "The Heavenly Musical" - "Forever Plaid". A show saluting the close-harmony guy groups of the 1950s. How does country music legend Bonnie Raitt have with "Forever Plaid"? What happened when Stan Freberg spoofed "Cry"? Listen, and find out!
Highlights from the career of the legendary "Toast of Two Coasts", Patti LuPone
Cabaret

Cabaret

2021-10-2401:04:13

The Original Broadway Cast Album of "Cabaret", by John Kander and Fred Ebb, featuring Joel Grey and Jill Haworth. Link: https://tinyurl.com/dp5edwjk
The King and I

The King and I

2021-06-1401:27:51

One of the most popular musicals of all time, featuring some of Rodgers and Hammerstein's most beautiful ballads. Starring Yul Brynner in his iconic performance as the King of Siam, along with the rarely heard "Small House of Uncle Thomas Ballet".
The Lion King

The Lion King

2021-06-0101:15:57

One of the most groundbreaking musicals of all time. The 1997 Best Musical Tony Awards® winner, "The Lion King" featuring music by Elton John and Tim Rice. The score features "Hakuna Matata", "Circle of Life", even "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"! Trivia: What song was cut from the score in 2010? Give a listen, and find out! Here's the link: https://tinyurl.com/ydejz2zx
1776

1776

2021-05-1052:37

The story of the founding of our country, told with a little bit of everything - drama, comedy, even love, and not just of the idea of freedom. Tony Award winner for Best Musical. As things are now, in some ways, so they were before the beginning. It's all found here:
A selection of some of the greatest opening songs in musical theater history. The performers include Robert Morse, Joel Grey, Richard Kiley, Chita Rivera, even Bugs Bunny! LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yjkt2ks3
Annie Get Your Gun

Annie Get Your Gun

2021-04-1259:29

A triple-legend package. The legendary Ethel Merman, in one of her signature roles, as the legendary Annie Oakley in a show featuring music and lyrics by the legendary Irving Berlin. Features such classics as "There's No Business Like Show Business", "You Can't Get a Man With a Gun", and "Doin' What Comes Naturally".
The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show

2021-03-3055:59

The original Roxy Cast recording of the show that became one of the great social phenomena of the 20th century. Everybody get ready to do the Time Warp! Trivia question: Who is the only performer to be in all of the major productions of the show?
The Most Happy Fella

The Most Happy Fella

2021-03-0402:13:44

The legendary Frank Loesser's masterpiece - "The Most Happy Fella". It's the story of a May/December romance. One of the few shows recorded intact. The songs include "Big D", "Joey, Joey, Joey", and "Standin' on the Corner".
Titanic

Titanic

2021-02-1601:26:56

Hello, Troopers! This time, we're going on the most famous voyage ever. The 1997 Best Musical "Titanic" by Maury Yeston and Peter Stone, featuring Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, and Brian d'Arcy James. Make ready to cast off!
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Dennis Heins

I just listened to Guys and Dolls. Great job. I'm looking forward to the others.

Oct 26th
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