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Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out- With Jennifer Ashley Tepper

Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out- With Jennifer Ashley Tepper

Update: 2025-03-19
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Mark-Eugene and David celebrate women in musical theatre, sharing their favorite writers and their impact. Later, David chats with Jennifer Ashley Tepper—acclaimed theatre historian, producer, and author—about her upcoming book, Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy That The History Books Left Out.


Tepper, known for her work at 54 Below and productions like Be More Chill, highlights over 300 women who shaped Broadway, from Tin Pan Alley pioneers to today’s trailblazers. She shares stories of icons like Betty Comden and Jeanine Tesori, as well as lesser-known but groundbreaking figures.


Plus, Mark-Eugene and David tease an exciting partnership with Manhattan Theatre Club in the next episode!

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Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out- With Jennifer Ashley Tepper

Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out- With Jennifer Ashley Tepper

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