Ep222 - David Armstrong, Author & Podcast Host of Broadway Nation
Description
“Some people might say CATS is a ripoff of A Chorus Line. I don’t want to go that far but it’s remarkably similar. I think it’s sort of a doppelganger of A Chorus Line.” In this episode, host Mike Abrams welcomes David Armstrong, a fellow Broadway Podcast Network host and author of the newly published book Broadway Nation. They delve into the rich history of Broadway musicals, highlighting the significant influences and connections, including how the iconic musical CATS ties into this history. Armstrong shares fascinating insights about the evolution of Broadway from his podcast and University of Washington course, the criteria behind the Jellicle choice, and how reality shows like 'Queen for a Day' may have influenced Broadway storytelling.
00:53 David’s Broadway Journey
01:22 The Evolution from Podcast to Book
07:26 The Impact of A Chorus Line on CATS
08:17 The British Theater Transformation
12:16 The Reality Show Parallel
27:54 Assigning CATS to Students
28:39 Discussing the 2019 Movie
35:17 The Jellicle Choice Debate
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- Check out the Broadway Nation Book
Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
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