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We are a weekly podcast devoted to bringing you news, views, reviews, interviews and much more content devoted to musical theatre and film. We discuss composers, writers, actors, theatres and shows and encourage listeners to join in. Visit our site at musicaltalk.co.uk

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0292: Dennis Kelly talks Matilda
5/22/2012
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Nick, Sandra and Jen (a new voice) sit down with Olivier Award Winning playwright Dennis Kelly to discuss his hit - Matilda, the musical - for which he wrote the book.
0291: Sweeney in the Allegro Rain
5/15/2012
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Join Thos Ribbits, Nick Hutson and Jonathan Cohen as they share their thoughts on three very different musicals: Singin' in the Rain, Allegro and Sweeney Todd; learn how everything in the musical theatre world relates back to Rodgers and Hart or Gilbert and Sullivan and enjoy this wonderfully entertaining chat in another enlightening episode of MusicalTalk.
0290: Roll on the Drood
5/9/2012
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Join David Kingsmill as he explores two musical mysteries separated by two centuries; hear from the cast and creatives of Roll on the Day and the Mystery of Edwin Drood - both musicals with a twist.
0289: Ramin Karimloo Interview
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Nick and Sandra talk to Ramin Karimloo - the star of such iconic musicals as Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera and Love Never Dies. Here he discusses his career and talks about his new album - RAMIN!
0288: The Olivier Awards 2012: Red Carpet and Commentary
4/19/2012
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2012 is a big year for London - and this year marked the 36th Laurence Olivier Awards from London's Royal Opera House. In this episode, we speak to various musical theatre folk on the red carpet: including Kerry Ellis, Rachel Tucker, Matt Willis, Gina Beck, Barbara Windsor, Sonia Friedman, George Stiles, Anthony Drewe, Sir Tim Rice, Sir Trevor Nunn and Sophie Louise Dann. We also provide our commentary as the awards were handed out. You probably know the results, anyway! Enjoy!
MusicalTalk Mini 11: A Tale of Two Cities - The Musical
4/19/2012
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Nick, with his friend Robert, review A Tale of Two Cities, which is a new musical playing at the Charring Cross Theatre in London.
0287: Titanic Antics
4/17/2012
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As the World marks the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic in April 1912, Thos explores how the event has been portrayed in musicals and then takes a close look at Maury Yeston's 1997 Titanic - The Musical.
0286: Legally, Rock of Ages and Oliviers!
4/10/2012
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Sandra chats with Nick about her thoughts as regard to Rock of Ages and her first (and last) Legally Blonde (because it's closed) - and Nick and Sandra share opinions on whom they think will win in this year's Olivier Awards.
0285: The Nineteen-Hateys musicals of London.
4/3/2012
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The nineteen eighties was a great decade in the West End; with hits such as Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Starlight Express, Miss Saigon and Les Miserables making London the most important theatre city in the world. But - what about the lesser known shows? Leigh tells Nick about shows such as Drood, The Hunting of the Snark, Bernadette, Mutiny and Time! Some are better than others, and some are best left in the 1980s!
0284: Attend the Tale of Someone Else's Story: Meredith Braun Interview and Sweeney Todd reviewed.
3/27/2012
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This episode features an interview with Meredith Braun - whose new album "Someone Else's Story" is now available. Meredith originated the role of Lily in The RSC's Musical of the Secret Garden, originally played Betty Schaeffer in Sunset Boulevard, Eponine in Les Miserables, Christine in Phantom of the Opera and, most famously perhaps, played Belle in the Muppet Christmas Carol. We also review the Chichester Theatre production of Sweeney Todd - that is now playing at the Adelphi Theatre in London.
0283: The Newsies' Leap of Faith: Alan Menken Interview
3/20/2012
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Nick chats to Alan Menken about his two new shows about to open on Broadway - Newsies and Leap of Faith; hear about the shows' histories and development - and Alan's involvement with Twitter and some interesting pets he has!
0282: Way Out West With Sextette
3/13/2012
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Tim and Thos have a good guffaw and a lot of fun with one of the strangest musical films ever made, Mae West's swan song, Sextette! See Alice Cooper, George Raft, Ringo Starr, Tony Curtis, Keith Moon and so many more singing like....well, it's hard to say, really. Goodness has nothing to do with it!
0281: The Musicals of OZ
3/6/2012
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Australia is quickly becoming a major player in the world of musical theatre - which mega musicals including Priscilla and Dirty Dancing, it is a major testing ground for new musicals. Guest presenters Luisa Lyons and Maryann Wright talk about the rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney, Doctor Zhivago, Strictly Ballroom, Beaudy, The Hatpin, Keating, Officer and a Gentleman, the Festival circuit, Kookaburra, new arts funding bodies like New Musicals Australia, state funding bodies and why seeing Barry O'Farrell at musical premieres is a good thing, Digital Theatre and other initiatives to film live performances, and Cate Blanchett and her crusade for better post-show events to foster a theatre community. Streuth, mate!
0280: Peter Polycarpou At Large
2/29/2012
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David Kingsmill catches up with the very talented Peter Polycarpou to discuss his impressive career in Les Miserables, Evita, Imagine This and so many others, including the all new super-dark Sweeney Todd coming to London very soon.
MusicalTalk Mini 10: Floyd Collins at The Southwark Playhouse
2/29/2012
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Nick shares his thoughts on the musical of Floyd Collins playing in the very appropriate Vaults at the Southwark Playhouse.
0279: A Royal Variety Episode
2/21/2012
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2012 marks the 100th anniversary of The Royal Variety Performance, do Nick sits down with conductor Mike Dixon (now a permanent presenter) to discuss Mike's experience in conducting varioius amounts of Royal Variety Performances, but focusing specifically on the 1993 performance which can be found here: http://mikedixonmusic.com/page7.html.
0278: Ghosts, Muppets and Children of Eden - All After The Turn!
2/14/2012
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In this packed episode of MusicalTalk, Nick revisits Ghost and, along with Catherine, shares a different view on the musical; Sandra (our resident Swede) shares her thoughts on About The Turn - a new rock jukebox musical featuring the songs of Tim Prottey-Jones playing at the Courtyard Theatre, Andrew Keating, Yves (our resident Belgian) and Sandra discuss Children of Eden - that had a hugely successful concert production at The Prince of Wales Theatre and Nick and Andrew Keating discuss The Muppets Movie - that's also a musical, of course!
0277: 21st Century Ops
2/7/2012
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When is an opera not an opera? When it’s music theatre! Eh? Find out more by joining Thos as he chats to the wonderful Kit Hesketh-Harvey about his brand new English translation of La Traviata – the fallen women – set in a burlesque club in contemporary Shoreditch.
0276: 2012 - Now and Then (Part Two)
1/31/2012
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Tim and Thos invite you join them on a further 150 years exploration of the anniversaries of 2012 in musical theatre, investigating the scores, shows and stories from 1912 to one of the earliest musicals on record – Love in a Village – written in 1762.
0275: 2012 - Now and Then (Part One)
1/25/2012
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It's time to pull on your time travelling trousers and join Tim and Thos as they explore the anniversaries of 2012 in musical theatre, investigating the scores, shows and stories of 1962 and 1912 in music!
0274: 2011 West End Review (Part Two)
1/17/2012
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Thos and Nick sit down to discuss and share their thoughts on the various productions they saw during 2011! Hear about London Road, Matilda, Pippin, Rock of Ages, Ghost and others in the 2nd part of our look back at 2011!
0273: 2011 West End Review (Part One)
1/11/2012
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Thos and Nick sit down to discuss and share their thoughts on the various productions they saw during 2011! Hear about Shrek, Betty Blue Eyes, Ghost, Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Wizard of OZ, Crazy For You, Matilda, Love Never Dies and others in this wonderful two part episode!
0272: These Things Happen
1/3/2012
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What better way to start the new year than with a new musical by a new British writer? Utterly un-new MusicalTalk presenter, Thos, talks to Jonathan Pease about his influences, and how he came up with his brand new musical, These Things Happen, a comedy about eight romantic disasters explored through music. No jazz hands but lots of laughs
0271: Leslie Bricusse Interview
12/25/2011
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As a special Christmas day treat (and change to the MusicalTalk schedule) we delight you to a lovely interview with Leslie Bricusse - as he discusses his Christmas hit musical - Scrooge, as well as Stop the World, I want to get off, Doctor Dolittle and his work with John Williams.
0270: Gilbert: The Later Years
12/24/2011
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What better way to round off this year marking the 100th anniversary of the death of one of musical theatre's fathers, the unique WS Gilbert, than with the second part of an in-depth interview with noted biographer, Andrew Crowther, conducted for the world famous Gilbert and Sullivan Society.
0269: Gilbert: The Early Years
12/20/2011
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It's Christmas again and Thos explores the link between Yuletide, Dickens and Gilbert and discovers four Gilbert and Sullivan versions of a musicalised Christmas Carol on the way. And then fill your stockings with the first part of an in-depth interview with noted biographer, Andrew Crowther, conducted for the world famous Gilbert and Sullivan Society.
0268: The 2011 UK Tour Review
12/13/2011
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As 2011 draws to an end, Nick and Lisa discuss the shows that have made their merry way around the UK including Grease, Mamma Mia, Dirty Dancing, Jekyll and Hyde and many more.
0267: A Guy, A Doll and A Musical Director
12/6/2011
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As Guys and Dolls returns to London at Above the Gatehouse in Highgate, Thos chats to two of the principles about this classic musical - and then discusses the musicality of Frank Loesser with the show’s Musical Director, MusicalTalk’s own David Kingsmill.
0266: Matilda: We're Crazy For You!
11/29/2011
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In this week's episode, Nick and Jonathan discuss Crazy For You - currently wowing audiences at the Novello Theatre, after a sell out summer season at The Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park. We chat to the show's star Sean Palmer about the production and his role. Nick and Luisa also discuss Matilda... the best British musical ever?
0265: Everybody Wants To Do A Musical - No Experience Necessary
11/23/2011
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Join Thos as he starts an occasional series which looks at how you – yes you! – can end up being in a musical. Today, he chats to Tom Scambler about how to try the amateur route without any previous experience - or in other words - how to succeed in show business without really trying!
MusicalTalk Mini 9: Ex - The Musical Review
11/18/2011
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Andrew Keating and Sandra discuss Ex - a new musical playing at the Soho Theatre in London.
0264: Into The Wood: David Wood Interview
11/15/2011
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David Wood is the finest and most respected writer of musicals and plays for children in the UK. He discusses, with Nick, his career and views on family theatre, childrens' theatre and all in between!
0263: Ruddigore Agogo
11/8/2011
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As five (count ‘em) separate productions of Ruddigore come to London and the home counties in November, Thos recalls the simply brilliant and hugely imaginative revival of the show in summer and interviews the director and cast of Gilbert and Sullivan’s perhaps most modern, cynical show...
0262: Bertie Carvel's Backbeat
11/1/2011
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Nick chats to Bertie Carvel, currently starring as Miss Trunchbull in Matilda and also talks, with Jonathan Cohen, about Backbeat - a new musical play about the very early Beatles' days.
0261: Black Slap and Variety
10/25/2011
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Join Thos for a marvellous conversation with Paul Haley about his amazing play, Black Slap, an authentic exploration of the politics surrounding the Black and White Minstrel Show, and learn about his work with British Music Hall legends, the Crazy Gang, his involvement in the most successful variety show of the 1960s as well as being cast as the youngest ever Bill Sykes in Oliver.
0260: Projection Design: Jon Driscoll Interview
10/18/2011
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Nick sits down with noted projected "lumen"airy - Jon Driscoll! He's responsible for the projections and digital animations in Ghost, Our House, Love Never Dies, The Wizard of OZ, Billy Elliot and others.
0259: Idina Menzel Interview
10/5/2011
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Nick Hutson sits down with Broadway legend Idina Menzel to discuss her career, her singing camp and Glee!
0258: Rock of Ages: Nothin' But a Good Time?
10/4/2011
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We tuned our Air-Guitars, warmed up our lighter waving muscles and headbanged down to the Shaftesbury Theatre to interview Justin Lee Collins, and share our thoughts on Rock of Ages!
MusicalTalk Mini 8: George Stiles on Soho Cinders
10/3/2011
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George Stiles beguiles us with tunes, stories and facts of the concert production of Soho Cinders that will play The Queen's Theatre on Sunday 9th October.
0257: The Best of 2011... so far!
9/27/2011
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Nick and Dom share their thoughts on their personal favourite musical theatrical experiences of 2011, and also put forward what show they believe will trump their favourite off the list!
0256: Stripping Burlesque Apart
9/20/2011
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Nick and Catherine discuss the art of Burlesque. Is it simply walking on stage and taking off your clothes? We don't think so!.
MusicalTalk Mini 7: You're a Good Man Charlie Brown (feat. Anthony Drewe and Leanne Jones)
9/14/2011
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We chat to the stars of You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, currently in rehearsals at The Tabard Theatre in West London and hear from director Anthony Drewe, Leanne Jones, Hayley Gallivan and others as they discuss the production - plus an exclusive recording of the show's opening number.
0255: Edinburgh Fringe Festivities (Part Five)
9/13/2011
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The dust has settled, the streets are quieter and all the bunting has all gone – but the 2011 Fringe still leaves a warm glow for all of those who were there. Join Thos and David as they give us the final wrap up and chat about some more of those enigmatic musicals that were on offer – and hear songs from our Pick of the Fringe!
MusicalTalk Mini 6: A Clockwork Orange (Theatre Royal, Stratford East)
9/11/2011
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Join and Andrew Keating and our friend Sandra as they discuss their thoughts on the Theatre Royal Stratford East's production of A Clockwork Orange. For more information about the production - please visit http://www.stratfordeast.com/whats_on/aclockworkorange.shtml
0254: Edinburgh Fringe Festivities (Part Four)
9/6/2011
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The Edinburgh Fringe is over but the memories linger on! Join Thos and David as they interview singers, directors, musical directors, musicians, composers, actors and stage managers and help Edinburgh unlock her musical theatre secrets!
0253: Edinburgh Fringe Festivities (Part Three)
8/30/2011
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The dust may have settled at the Edinburgh Fringe for 2011 but MusicalTalk still has some tales to tell; Join Thos as he investigates variety, variance and vision with shows that confound expectations and have done something unusual: MusicalTalk with a twist.
MusicalTalk Mini 5: Love Never Dies' Final Night
8/28/2011
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Andrew K and his friend Jason were at the final night of Love Never Dies - the sequel to the Phantom of the Opera at the Adelphi Theatre. Hear their thoughts on the show's development over its run, the final night and be sure to stick around for the outtakes!
MusicalTalk Mini 4: South Pacific Review
8/26/2011
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Nick and Andrew report from The Barbican Theatre where they saw The Lincoln Theatre's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Award Winning musical South Pacific.
0252: Edinburgh Fringe Festivities (Part Two)
8/24/2011
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Join MusicalTalk at the Edinburgh Fringe and hear all about some amazing, varied and, frankly excellent, musicals – not to mention some others! From pantomime dames to directors, from composers to singers, from MDs to improvisers, MusicalTalk has them all!
0251: Edinburgh Fringe Festivities (Part One)
8/16/2011
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Hoorah! The world’s biggest arts festival is here again – and so is MusicalTalk. Get all the low down, the high up, and the middling bits too as Thos stalks and talks to all and sundry. It’s a fantastic and frighteningly fun fiesta-flavoured festival fringe frolic! Phew!
MusicalTalk Mini 3: London Road Review
8/12/2011
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Join us for a review of The National Theatre's wonderful production of London Road.
0250: The Dress Circle Benefit Gala
8/9/2011
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MusicalTalk was delighted to be asked to cover the benefit gala for Dress Circle - The World's Greatest Showbiz Shop! Hear from Stuart Matthew Price, Simon Lipkin, Ramin Karimloo, Kim Criswell, Alex Gaumond and others as they discuss the shop!
0249: The Charles Bloom Interview (Part Two)
8/2/2011
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Catch up on this bumper bouncing episode as Thos continues his in depth interview with noted American composer, lyricist and bookwriter, Charles Bloom, as well as starting the countdown to the Edinburgh Fringe – and hear song after song after song...
0248: The Charles Bloom Interview (Part One)
7/26/2011
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Thos met noted American composer, lyricist and bookwriter, Charles Bloom on a recent visit to London for a magical, highly informative and revealing conversation about his impressive life and career: all this and a brand new Charles Bloom song...
0247: A Ghost with a Crush: Ghost The Musical and Bobby Crush Interview
7/20/2011
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Nick shares his thoughts on the new musical of Ghost - playing at the Piccadilly Theatre in London, and he and Andrew have an entertaining chat with the entertaining entertainer - Bobby Crush. Bobby talks about his Liberace tribute show heading to Edinburgh this summer.
MusicalTalk Mini 2: The Most Popular Original Musical (According to Twitter!)
7/16/2011
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Nick and Andrew take a popular topic from the MusicalTalk Twitter feed - and discuss what our faithful followers thing might be the most popular original musical.
0246: When Harry Met Barry
7/13/2011
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MusicalTalk talks to Paul Emelion Daly, about his romantic musical comedy When Harry Met Barry, and delves into revivals, revisions and revisitations...and Rome!
0245: When You Hear My Voice
7/5/2011
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Tim introduces the Fourth Annual Tim Williams awards, presented by Bruce Wall, recorded at the Cochrane Theatre on Sun 26 June 2011. A succession of brand new musical theatre songs, performed by Peter Polycarpou, Dianne Pilkington, Stuart Matthew Price, Marilyn Cutts, Rebecca Caine and many others.
0244: Shrek: A Big, Bright Beautiful…panto?
6/28/2011
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Nick and Mike Dixon check out Shrek playing at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Hear their thoughts, as well as from the stars, and a surprise appearance from Jodie Prenger.
0243: Lend Me A Tenor
6/21/2011
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Nick and Andrew report direct from the opening night of London's newest nostalgic musical comedy - Lend me a Tenor based on the play by Ken Ludwig, and starring Matthew Kelly and Joanna Riding, Hear what Nick and Andrew thought, as well as a hilarious interview with Matthew Kelly.
0242: All the web's a stage
6/14/2011
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You use the internet. You're using a device right now that is related to the internet - whether it's our fabulous website, iTunes or your iPhone/iPod or other device - YOU use the internet. You also enjoy musical theatre. We discuss how the two have worked together over the last couple of years to promote and, in some ways, perform works of musical theatre.
0241: Ages Ago Agogo
6/7/2011
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MusicalTalk completes its miniseries on the life and works of WS Gilbert with this fascinating insight into Ages Ago, his first musical hit. Learn about the musicality of Frederic Clay and Gilbert's own development on the path to becoming the father of modern musical theatre.
0240: WS Gilbert’s Ages Ago – The Complete Recording
5/31/2011
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MusicalTalk marks the centenary of the death of the father of the modern musical, WS Gilbert, with this exciting, exclusive episode – the complete audio recording of WS Gilbert's Ages Ago, his first musical hit. Featuring a fabulous score by Frederick Clay, Arthur Sullivan’s best friend, this highly amusing, tuneful, sophisticated production is yours to download for the first time ever! Hoorah!
MusicalTalk Mini 1: Hamlet The Musical Review (24th May 2011 Richmond Theatre)
5/25/2011
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Nick and Yves provide a short disucssion on Hamlet The Musical, playing at the Richmod Theatre.
0239: The Gilbert Centenary: A Crotchety Character?
5/24/2011
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MusicalTalk marks the centenary of the death of the father of the modern musical, WS Gilbert, with this fascinating interview with his latest biographer, Andrew Crowther, where we dissect the character of this cross but carefree, forthright but fun, crotchety and contradictory genius.
0238: Mr Benn
5/17/2011
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MusicalTalk marks the fortieth anniversary of television icon Mr Benn by chatting to the creators of the new musical, Mr Benn -the Extraordinary Adventures of an Ordinary Man, about how to bring a much loved children’s character to the stage. Hear songs and music from the show in this lovely conversation – as if by magic!
0237: A Minute per show
5/10/2011
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Nick and Andrew take a stopwatch, the West End listings and a chair each and review every show playing in the West End… even those they haven't yet seen - including plays! This might be difficult… but still, great fun!
0236: Mel Atkey with Norman Campbell
5/3/2011
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Our friend Mel Atkey sits down with the late Emmy award winning producer and writer Norman Campbell to, once again, provide an insight into the Canadian world of the arts.
0235: Royal Wedding
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To mark the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, MusicalTalk explores the huge number of musicals about royal weddings where a prince marries a commoner, from the Mikado to the erotic musical comedy version of Cinderella! This episode contains some strong language.
0234: From Cherbourg to Putnam County (Via Las Vegas)
4/20/2011
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Catherine discusses Umbrellas of Cherbourg and Las Vegas: The Musical, whilst Nick and Andrew air their thoughts on The Donmar Warehouse's production of The 25th Annual Puntam County Spelling Bee. This episode contains some strong language.
0233: "Bardy" Blue Eyes
4/12/2011
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Catherine and Nick share their thoughts on a preview of Betty Blue Eyes, and Andrew meets the cast of Funk it up About nothin' - a new hip hop Shakespeare musical version of Much Ado About Nothing.
0232: Hannah Waddingham: The Wickedly Wonderful Witch of the West (End)
4/5/2011
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Join us for a brilliant interview with Hannah Waddingham as she discusses her role as The Wicked Witch in The Wizard of OZ, as well as her previous roles in INTO THE WOODS, SPAMALOT, THE BEAUTIFUL GAME, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC and TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT. Also, we chat to Paul Tibbey who is the composer of the hilarious and charming musical FRED AND GLADYS, that's currently playing at the Landor Theatre.
0231: The Wonderful Wizard of OZ?
3/29/2011
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Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production of The Wizard of OZ has recently opened at the world famous London Palladium. The semi world famous Andrew Keating and Nick Hutson went along to see the extravaganza featuring flying houses, flying monkers and flying witches! Does it live up to the movie… or the hype? Andrew also previews songs from a new royal musical - Fred and Gladys.
0230: Valerie Cutko Interview
3/22/2011
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Spring is here – so get one in your step too with this lovely, thoughtful and insightful conversation on the art of cabaret, singing and musical theatre in general with the talented star of Broadway and the West End, the delightful and beautiful Valerie Cutko.
0229: A Turn of the Paige
3/17/2011
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Nick and Andrew Keating check out Elaine Paige in concert, whilst Andrew Corcoran joins Nick for a discussion about rumous, news and stories around the West End.
0228: OK Sauce?
3/8/2011
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In this episode, the often barking Thos gets Offenbaching as he reviews Troy Boy, explores the importance of the satirical, and saucy Jacques Offenbach, and questions whether French sensuality is still too much for a British audience 150 years on. More pie, Paris?
0227: Wir Will Rock Sie! (That's German for We Will Rock You!)
3/2/2011
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Nick re-unites with MusicalTalk's co-founder Andy Edwards for a delightful chat - and a real throwback to the original style of MusicalTalk episodes, as Andy announces his upcoming job to perform in We Will Rock You in Berlin!
0226: The Show Within a Show Show
2/22/2011
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This week we pull Curtains apart and ask you to imagine Thos discussing Imagine This as MusicalTalk looks at two productions that feature shows within shows.
0225: The Sound of Rodgers and Hammerstein
2/15/2011
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Nick and Andrew K sat down with Helena Blackman to discuss her new Rodgers and Hammerstein album with her. Stay tuned to the end of the album to discover how you can win a signed copy of the album!
0224: Troy Boy
2/8/2011
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Thos talks to the wonderful Kit Hesketh-Harvey about Noel Coward, Stephen Sondheim, Jacques Offenbach and his new hilarious and sensual English version of the Helen of Troy story, La Belle Helene. We also reveal how W.S. Gilbert denounced his own work in the Times. All this with added Kung Fu!
0223: Love Never Dies... Revised
2/1/2011
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Thos, Nick, Andrew K and Yves check out the newly revised LOVE NEVER DIES, playing at the Adelphi Theatre in London. Hear in this detailed review what's changed, what's stayed, what works and what doesn't. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS ABOUT THE PLOT AND PRODUCTION.
0222: Maya the Musical
1/25/2011
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Thos investigates the dark arts of producing and the lighter delights of choreography as he chats to Giles Howe and Matthew Gould about the British Premiere of Maya The Musical at the Baron’s Court Theatre.
0221: When Miss Nightingale Met Priscilla.
1/18/2011
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As Keith explores Blitz-ridden London in the new musical, Miss Nightingale, Ed and Thos change hemispheres to have a good look at Priscilla – the Queen of the Desert.
0220: A Love Story about Whitty Dicks and Waltzing Matildas.
1/11/2011
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We review Matilda, playing at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon, Dick Whittington playing at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith and Love Story, playing at the Duchess Theatre in London!
0219: MusicalWalk: On The Street Where We Live
1/4/2011
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Nick and Andrew Corcoran take you on a guided tour of The West End AKA: Theatreland. You are welcome to join us on this walk… just pop your headphones on and follow along with us and learn many great facts about the West End, as we take you down the highways and byways of the greatest theatrical city in the world.
0218: Celebrating 100 Years of The London Palladium (The Greatest Theatre In The World!)
12/28/2010
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On the 26th December 2010, The London Palladium celebrated its 100th year in operation. Join Thos and Nick- and guest Professor Robert Gordon of Goldsmiths University, as they trace back the history of the world's greatest theatre - and learn how it has been a home, an ice rink, circus, pantomime palace, music and variety hall, bird-house and musical theatre venue - all within a space of a hundred years!
0217: Evaluate-y at Eighty: Sondheim Thoughts (3/3)
12/21/2010
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Thos is joined by Andrew Keating and Sondheim fan, Yves Hoekman, to discuss Passion and the Donmar Warehouse season of London Sondheim concerts - and we hear two fabulous tribute songs by composer Charles Bloom as MusicalTalk concludes its three part miniseries on the grand old man of musical theatre.
0216: Weight-y at Eighty: Sondheim Thoughts (2/3)
12/14/2010
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Thos presents the second of a three part miniseries celebrating the life of Stephen Sondheim in celebration of his eightieth birthday. This week, Thos and Dom discuss the themes of Into the Woods and find feminism, fascism and feudalism. Phew! Fancy that!
0215: Great-y at Eighty: Sondheim Thoughts (1/3)
12/7/2010
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Thos presents the first of a three part miniseries celebrating the life of Stephen Sondheim in celebration of his eightieth birthday. This week, Thos and Tim tackle the harder questions about the great man's work and career.
0214: Just So Betty Blue Eyes can do some Dirty Dancing with Three Musketeers...
11/30/2010
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Nick and Mara discuss Dirty Dancing, and we welcome back George Stiles to discuss Just So - playing at the Tabard Theatre - and The Three Musketeers playing at the Rose Theatre in Kingston.
0213: Oh, What A Sir Tim Rice Interview.
11/23/2010
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Nick Hutson and Andrew Keating sit down with one of the most important, legendary and influencial British theatrical writers - Sir Tim Rice, to discuss his writing lyrics or the book for Chess, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, The Wizard of OZ, Beauty and The Beast, The Lion King and many more.
0212: Susan McFadden is Legally Blonde
11/16/2010
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Nick sits Thos down in order to hear his views on Legally Blonde, and Nick also sat down with Legally Blonde Cast Member - Susan McFadden.
0211: War Notes and Legacy Falls
11/9/2010
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Two current London shows are explored in this week’s episode as Thos meets the people behind the new soap opera musical, Legacy Falls, and catches up with the ever lovely Lili La Scala as her War Notes comes to London…
0210: WS Gilbert's No Cards - The World Premiere Recording
11/2/2010
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In this exciting, exclusive episode, MusicalTalk is proud to present the premiere recording of WS Gilbert's No Cards, the first musical by the architect of the modern theatrical world and one of the undoubted fathers of musical theatre as we know it. This highly amusing, tuneful, fully orchestrated production is yours to download for the first time ever! Hoorah!
0209: No Cards - The Birth of Modern Musical Theatre?
10/26/2010
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In the week before MusicalTalk's exclusive world premiere recording of WS Gilbert's very first proper musical, No Cards, Thos talks to noted G and S director, Jerry Pinel, about this show which can claim to be the starting point of modern musical theatre.
0208: More Les Mis, Hamlet, Spamalot, Spring Awakening and the future of Cast Recordings.
10/19/2010
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Nick and Lisa discuss more about the Les Mis UK Tour, Lisa's views on Hamlet - The Musical and Spring Awakening (both at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival) and they also discuss a possible new way of providing musical theatre fans with cast recordings.
0207: George M Cohan - The Father of the Musical?
10/12/2010
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As Yankee Doodle comes to London in the one man show, George M Cohan Tonight, join Thos as he chats to its star, David Herzog, about this incredible performer, composer, lyricist and theatrical all-rounder and his claim to be the father of the modern musical.
0206: Annie's on Tour: Su Pollard and Nicki French Interviews
10/5/2010
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Join Nick Hutson and Andrew Keating for 2 hilarious and illuminating interviews with two of the stars of Annie - as it makes its way across the UK. We discuss everything from tiny hats to Eurovision.
0205: Into The Woods and Jason Robert Brown Concert Reviewed
9/28/2010
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Nick and Andrew Keating check out Into The Woods - that played this summer at the Open Air Theatre in London's Regent Park, and Nick and Andrew Abrams share their thoughts on a concert held this past weekend at the Garrick Theatre starring composer/lyricist: Jason Robert Brown.
0204: Les Miserables Uk Tour, Newsrevue and The Remains of the Day.
9/21/2010
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To mark the 25th anniversary of Les Miserables, the show was re-imagined, re-directed, re-orchestrated and planted in theatres all around the UK - ending in the theatre it started in - the mammoth Barbican Theatre, in London. Nick went to see this production in hope that it would change his views on it. Listen to find out if it did! Nick also introduces new presenter Andrew Abrams to the podcast, and they both check out the new musical of The Remains of the Day. To cap this all off, Nick checks out Newsrevue - the world's longest running comedy revue show - and talks to the cast and the crew.
0203: Edinburgh Fringe 2010 (Part Three)
9/14/2010
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New songs, classic shows, fresh writing, actors, producers, directors, technical crew members, cabaret stars, professionals, amateurs, young and old, British, Canadian and American – they’re all here and the list goes on. Join Thos for the last part of his annual Edinburgh Fringe round-up and get the works!
0202: Edinburgh Fringe 2010 (Part Two) .
9/7/2010
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New songs, classic shows, fresh writing, actors, producers, directors, technical crew members, cabaret stars, professionals, amateurs, young and old, British, Canadian and American – they’re all here and the list goes on. Join Thos for part two of his annual Edinburgh Fringe round-up and get the works!
Announcing a new podcast: DramaTalk.
8/31/2010
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We are proud to announce MusicalTalk's sister podcast: DramaTalk will be launching on 1st September 2010. Join Nick and Dom for a very brief discussion as to what listeners can look forward to.
0201: Edinburgh Fringe 2010 (Part One) .
8/31/2010
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New songs, classic shows, fresh writing, actors, producers, directors, technical crew members, cabaret stars, professionals, amateurs, young and old, British, Canadian and American – they’re all here and the list goes on. Join Thos for part one of his annual Edinburgh Fringe round-up and get the works!
0200: QuizicalTalk.
8/24/2010
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Join your host Stephen Sondheim (AKA: Thos Ribbits) for a very special musical theatre quiz celebrating 200 episodes of MusicalTalk!
0199: Stuart Matthew Price and Jason Robert Brown
8/16/2010
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In a wonderful MusicalTalk exclusive, Stuart Matthew Price chats to Thos about his magnificent new album, All Things in Time; a showcase of new musical theatre writing from Britain and America - and lets us hear the premiere of a brand new Jason Robert Brown song.
0198: Larry Hochman Interview
8/10/2010
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Nick Hutson and Steve Bell talk to the orchestrator of Spamalot and The Addams Family - Larry Hochman.
0197: Blink Twice for Half A Moment: Songs from Forgotten Musicals at Above The Stag
8/3/2010
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Thos, Nick and Andrew report from The Above The Stag Theatre in London's Victoria from a revue called BLINK TWICE - a show that explores lost and forgotten songs from lost and forgotten musicals.
0196: After the Tone - A New British Musical
7/27/2010
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Thos chats to the creators of the new British musical, After The Tone, soon to be at the Bridewell in London in this highly entertaining and laughter filled episode - and learn why this musical is like a 522-piece jigsaw with three bits missing!
0195: Mike Dixon Interview
7/20/2010
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Nick and Andrew Corcoran sit down with conductor, arranger and musician Mike Dixon.
0194: Frank Loesser at 100
7/7/2010
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Join Thos as he talks to the lovely Valerie Cutko about the new Jermyn Street Theatre Sondheim Revue, Classic Moments, Hidden Treasures and then has a lively conversation with Tim to celebrate the life and works of Frank Loesser on his centenary - all this and Tubby the Tuba.
0192: Peter Duncan Interview
6/22/2010
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Thos conducts an in-depth interview with former Blue Peter presenter and all round performer, Peter Duncan, who discusses his extensive career in musical theatre, pays tribute to his collaborator, Mark Stevens, and discusses a few musicals you might not have heard of...
0191: Little Women in the West End (Part Two)
6/16/2010
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We continue our discussions with all involved with Little Women - including Shona Lindsay, Laura Brydon, Mark Hedges and Tamara Harvey.
0190: Little Women in the West End (Part One)
6/8/2010
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In this special preview of a new musical of Little Women that's currently in development, we welcome back David Ball to discuss the project, and hear from Zizi Strallen and Gina Beck to discuss this new musical.
0189: Pizza and the Wolf
6/1/2010
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As Wolfboy - the Musical heads to London, Thos talks to composer Leon Parris about his award winning career; and hear from Steve Ross, the greatest living American cabaret star, as he returns to soon-to-close jazz venue, Pizza onm the Park, one last time.
0188: A Little Night MusicalTalk: New York Special (Part 2)
5/25/2010
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Nick convinues his Broadway jaunt! Join him as he joins MusicalTalk listener, John Sweeney, to review The Addams Family Musical, and Steve Bell returns as he and Nick watch Promises Promises.
0187: A Little Night MusicalTalk: New York Special (Part 1)
5/18/2010
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Join Nick Hutson and Steve Bell as they meet up in New York to disuss Mary Poppins on Broadway, A Little Night Music, Sondheim on Sondheim and The 2010 Tony Award Nominations.
0186: Just Joshing
5/11/2010
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Pull up a pew and listen to Thos chatting to Josh about Baggage the Musical, Priscilla, Sister Act, and the connection between angry nuns and some amazing "failed" musicals.
0185: From Plague to Pirates
5/4/2010
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Thos marvels at the flexibility of the Gilbert and Sullivan musicals as he discusses the amazing all-male version of the Pirates of Penzance currently in London - and learn the dark history of the world's oldest surviving music hall, Wiltons.
0184: Oh! What a Beautiful Podcast! Marti Webb Interview.
4/27/2010
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Andrew Keating joins Marti Webb on the stage of the UK tour of Oklahoma to chat to her, and Nick and Andrew talk more about Somewhere Over The Rainbow. CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE!
0183: Room 101 Revisited
4/20/2010
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Nick joins Jonathan Cohen, Tim Saward and friend Leigh Stevenson to discuss what items they'd banish into Room 101 forever! CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE!
0182: Marni Nixon Interview: The Voice of Hollywood - Part Two
4/13/2010
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Thos continues his interview with the irrepressible Marni Nixon, the fabled voice of Hollywood. Today she talks about My Fair Lady, working with Audrey Hepburn, her extensive career in musical theatre and being hugged by Stephen Sondheim.
0181: Marni Nixon Interview: The Voice of Hollywood - Part One
4/6/2010
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Thos talks to the fabulous Marni Nixon, the "ghostess with the mostess", who dubbed the singing in such legendary Hollywood musicals as My Fair Lady, West Side Story and the King and I, as well as appearing in many other films and musicals. In this first half of an extensive interview, Marni talks about her early career, how she got into film dubbing, working with Deborah Karr, not working with Nathalie Wood and we learn something very interesting about Maryln Monroe's singing!
0180: Sierra Boggess Interview
3/31/2010
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Nick and Andrew are Part of Sierra Boggess' world as they interview the star of Love Never Dies, THe Little Mermaid and The Las Vegas Phantom Experience. Plus, we hear what Ed Theakston thought of the show, and he also chats briefly to West End star Summer Strallen. This episode contains SPOILERS.
0179: Kit and the Widow and the Frogs
3/24/2010
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MusicalTalk gets its funniest ever interview as Thos swaps saucy bon mots with noted Cabaret act, Kit and the Widow, and we celebrate Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday by uncovering his little known 1974 musical, the Frogs. "Bre-ke-ke-kex-ko-ax-ko-ax" as they might say!
0178: Once Upon a Time At the Adelphi: Love Never Dies
3/16/2010
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Nick and Andrew K review the long awaited Phantom of the Opera sequel: Love Never Dies, at the Adelphi Theatre, and also check out Once Upon a Time At the Adelphi at London's Union Street Theatre. We also hear from Andrew Corcoran, as he discusses the upcoming Evita Tour and playing the keyboard in the orchestra pit of London's production of Wicked.
0177: Anyone Can Whistle
3/10/2010
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Thos was invited behind the scenes at a rehearsal for the new revival of Stephen Sondheim's cult show, Anyone Can Whistle, for this fascinating inside look at the workings of an intelligent modern musical production.
0176: Big Oliver!
3/2/2010
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Andrew Corcoran is back and telling Thos his thoughts about Sister Act, Wicked, Chess in Concert, Rent - Filmed Live on Broadway and the current gargantuan production of Oliver! Add to that a look at Kander and Ebb's Steel Pier from 1997 and what a lot you've got!
0175: An Episode of Some Importance.
2/23/2010
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Nick and Andrew K check out A Man Of No Importance playing at the Arts Theatre, London - and also discuss more about Love Never Dies - The long awaited Phantom of the Opera Sequel.
0174: Half Term Treats: Glee, Family Shows and Love Never Dies news.
2/16/2010
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Dominic and Nick discuss what family shows the West End has to offer this half term, as well as briefly discussing the Glee phenomenon and Nick drops a bombshell to Dom about Love Never Dies.
0173: Words, Words, Words of Electricity from new presenter Ashley Batten.
2/9/2010
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Meet Ashley Batten - the newest member of the MusicalTalk presenting team.
0172: Milestones, Cellphones and Harmones
2/2/2010
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It's part two of the in depth interview with Broadway's Christopher Gattelli and his latest career triumphs - and can you Adam and Eve it when we aim the spotlight on the Apple Tree from 1966?
0171: Transatlantic Talents and Transfers
1/27/2010
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It's a bumper episode this week with Andrew K and Nick reviewing Legally Blonde, Tim interviewing Jon and Al Kaplan, the writers of Silence! and Thos chatting to Broadway and West End choreographer and director, Christopher Gattelli.
0170: Stag Nights
1/19/2010
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MusicalTalk showcases London fringe venue, Above the Stag, in Victoria: Keith talks to West End Musical and Cabaret star, Frank Loman, and Thos chats to noted director and choreographer, Christopher Gattelli, about the European premiere of outrageous musical, Silence! The Unauthorised Parody of Silence of the Lambs!
0169: Jack, His Beanstalk and his Sister's Act - feautring Alan Menken.
1/13/2010
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Nick and Thos flew to the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith - in West London - to catch their wonderful pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk. Nick and Jonathan also saw Sister Act, and reviewed it very briefly - after hearing from the composer of Sister Act - previous MusicalTalk guest: Alan Menken.
0168: Peter Panorama
12/29/2009
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Thos revisits the magical world of musicalised versions of Peter Pan and finds two very different approaches. He also looks at Peter Pan in pantomime form and chats in-depth with director Fenton Gray, currently appearing as Captain Hook!
0167: Do You Hear The People Talk: Les Miserables.
12/29/2009
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Tim, Nick, Lisa, Jonathan and Martin Ball discuss the world's long-running musical: Boubil and Schoenberg's Les Miserables.
0166: Tony Sheldon Interview.
12/22/2009
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Ed Theakston sits down to talk to Tony Sheldon; the star of the West End production of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert.
0165: A White Christmas Carol.
12/15/2009
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What do you get if you put three Andrews and Nick in an episode of MusicalTalk? You get this very festive episode with MusicalTalk stalwart Andrew Edwards, MusicalTalk northerner Andrew Corcoran discussing, with Aled Jones and Suzanne Shaw (and others) discussing their production of White Christmas, and MusicalTalk Ethel Mermen expert Andrew Keating and MusicalTalk founder Nick Hutson discussing The Arts Theatre production of a new musical version of A Christmas Carol.
0164: The True British Tradition?
12/8/2009
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Thos chats to John Michael Swinbank about Ivor Novello and Noel Coward and comes to a very surprising conclusion. Also, Keith Arrowsmith tells us about Schwartz's The Baker's Wife, and community musical, Spend Spend Spend.
0163: Christmas Notes from New York City.
12/1/2009
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To kick off the festive season of December, Nick chatted to Suzanne Reisman about her book: "Off The Beaten Subway Track", which explores the more obscure things to do in New York City once you've done the Empire State Building and seen The Statue of Liberty. Joined by friend and theatre lover Mara Klein Clarke, they discuss what happens to New York City at this festive time of year, where to eat, what to do and what to see once you think you've seen it all. Lisa then joins Nick to discuss the annual festive New York related concert that happens in London: "Christmas In New York" playing at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday, December 6th. You truly will heart NYC after this episode! This episode contains strong language.
0162: Steve Ross in Conversation.
11/24/2009
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Thos chats to legendary cabaret star and interpreter of the standards, Steve Ross, about his incredible career and also his appreciation of the works of Alan Jay Lerner. Also, we celebrate Johnny Mercer's centenary with one of our "good companions". Stuart Matthew Price.
0161: Sylvia's Secrets: Kinraid and The Secret Garden.
11/17/2009
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Keith Arrowsmith talks to Tim Sutton about his beautiful new musical version of the classic story The Secret Garden, whilst Nick chats to writer Eleanor Ajius and director Albin Balint about their musical version of Elizabeth Gaskill's Sylvia's Lovers: Kinraid.
0160: The Grand Duke.
11/10/2009
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It's last but certainly not least as Thos investigates Gilbert and Sullivan's final outing, The Grand Duke, in this in-depth and highly enjoyable conversation, and learn about a very rare Gilbert and Sullivan revival.
0159: Finding Nemo, Blue Birds and the Credit Crunch Musical.
11/3/2009
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Nick and Chris discuss musicals at the Disney world resort, focusing on Finding Nemo musical at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Lisa chats to Gareth Peter about his new musical Blue Bird, and Nick and Andrew Keating see, and review - Blow Up: The Credit Crunch Musical.
0158: Charles Strouse in Private
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Thos talks again to Charles Strouse about his amazing portfolio of shows, his legacy and his unknown collaboration with Stanley Kubrick writing Star Wars: The Musical!
0157: Put On A Happy Face
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Thos meets a personal hero in a public interview with the great Charles Strouse, composer of Annie, Bye Bye Birdie, Applause, All Dogs go to Heaven and so many more.
0156: Readiness Is All - Live
10/16/2009
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RECORDED LIVE at the Cochrane Theatre, London. Tim introduces a thrilling event packed with new musical theatre songwriting, with prizes presented by Maria Friedman and Frank Lazarus, and featuring Nichola McAuliffe, Giles Terara, Michael Peavoy, Conor Mitchell, Tim Anderson, Nigel Richards, Sarah-Louise Young and a host of other performers and composers. This event - called Readiness is All - is the second Tim Williams Awards event, presented and masterminded by Bruce Wall. Meanwhile, during the interval, Lisa talks to Tim Driesen about his new musical Super Alice Smith, which is being presented at Perfect Pitch this year. A bumper episode.
0155: William David Brohn Tribute Concert Recap.
10/6/2009
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MusicalTalk was lucky enough to be invited to rehearsals for "From Broadway to West End - by special arrangenment" - a tribute concert to musical theatre stalwart and MusicalTalk guest - William David Brohn. Hear an interview with Bill Deamer, the director and also hear from Tim Saward and Jenny Antill.
0154: The First Lady Suite and Low Down
9/29/2009
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As the UK's professional premiere of Michael John LaCiusa's First Lady Suite opens, join Thos as he showcases this wonderful intelligent new show - plus we hear from Josh about his new revue, Proud To Say I Love You.
0153: Gareth Valentine's Day
9/22/2009
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Nick joined musical director, supervisor, dance arranger and adaptor Gareth Valentine to discuss his work for the West End. We also welcome back Chris More to the MusicalTalk Studio.
0152: Talkin' Chess...on CD and DVD!
9/15/2009
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With Chess in Concert now on CD and DVD, Lisa, Nick, Thos and Andrew Keating discuss the concert. Nick and Lisa also discuss the trend of putting live musical theatre shows onto DVD for home purchase.
0151: We Said We Wouldn't Look Back (Part Two)
9/8/2009
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Part two of a two part retrospective look at the past 150 episodes of MusicalTalk - featuring almost every guest, every presenter and a clip from every episode to date.
0150: We Said We Wouldn't Look Back (Part One)
9/1/2009
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Part one of a two part retrospective look at the past 150 episodes of MusicalTalk - featuring almost every guest, every presenter and a clip from every episode to date.
Chess in Concert Competition Announcement
8/26/2009
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Here's how you could win two free tickets to a UK Chess in Concert Cinema Screening
0149: Edinburgh Fringe 2009 (Part Two)
8/25/2009
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More from the world's greatest arts festival, with Thos and Tim presenting highlights and the low down from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and giving us more interviews than you can shake a stick at.
0148: Edinburgh Fringe 2009 (Part One)
8/18/2009
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Another Fringe is upon us and Thos and Tim are there mopping up the atmosphere, seeing the best of the new and the old, interviewing everyone with a pulse and twittering their reviews for MusicalTalk. Enjoy this episode from the largest arts festival in the world!
0147: From Broadway to West End... and back again!
8/11/2009
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Nick and Dom sat down with Doug Pinchin and Richard Morris to discuss the concert "From Broadway To West End", celebrating the work and musicals of orchestrator William David Brohn. Brohn won the Tony award for orchestration for the musical RAGTIME - which is why Nick talked to Stephen Flaherty to discuss the remount of the Broadway classic.
0146: Live From Jermyn Street
8/4/2009
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JOSH PRESENTS our first episode with a live studio audience. Recorded on 11 July at the Jermyn Street Theatre, this episode presents the work of three writing teams creating new musical theatre with Mercury Musical Developments, an organisation devoted to new musicals and their writers. Hear songs from an adaptation of Hardy, a revue about the histories of celebrity corpses and a contemporary take on Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing.
0145: Forbidden Broadway...in London
7/28/2009
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Nick, Jonathan and Thos went to see the Menier Chocolate Factory's production of Forbidden Broadway and, of course, offer their thoughts on the production. Also, Keith Arrowsmith talks about Kissed By Brel - and interviews its star - Claire Watling, and Thos continues with his countdown to Edinburgh 2009.
0144: Countdown to Edinburgh
7/21/2009
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Go completely cuckoo as Thos gets caught up in the bubble of the new musical, The Great British Soap Opera, and then chats about Chat! The Internet Musical - all heading up to the Edinburgh Fringe, and jolly good too!
0143: I'll Cover You
7/15/2009
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Nick and Andrew Keating discuss innapropriate cover versions of musical theatre songs, whilst Lisa and Nick talk about social networking trends within musical theatre.
0142: The Best of The West End
7/7/2009
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Nick and Andrew Keating talk to Patina Miller - starring in Sister Act at The London Palladium, and also talk to various stars of a concert for charity called The Best of The West End - including Rebecca Lock, Mark Evans, Daniel Boys and MirandaSings.
0141: Ease On Down The Road
6/30/2009
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Thos salutes the late Michael Jackson and investigates his surprising involvement with musicals. There's also some fantastic exclusive musical content, and you can learn about the marvellous Showstoppers prior to their storming Edinburgh and get another take on Saturday night.
0140: "S" is for Showstopper!
6/23/2009
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...and for swansongs! And Stephen Sondheim's Saturday Night! And the South Bank Centre! And for spontaneous songs! But mostly for seriously interesting chat. Join Thos and Andrew Keating in this stunning and superlative episode. Splendid!
0139: Sister Act: An Indepth Review.
6/16/2009
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Nick and Andrew Keating attended the press night for Sister Act. Hear their views "live" from their seats. Also, Nick welcomes back Andy Edwards to the studio for an entertaining musical theatre discussion - with everything from Nunsense to Resident Evil: The Musical!
MusicalTalk's Twitter Page
6/9/2009
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This is a quick note from Nick telling you all about the new MusicalTalk Twitter page.
0138: Opposite Attractions
6/9/2009
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MusicalTalk polarities this week as MusicalTalk gives you a review, a preview, an obituary and... well, whatever the opposite of an obit is; we celebrate the lives of two very diffrent musical Arthurs, look forward to Turkish Delight: The Opera, and look back to A Stage Kindly - the new musical showcase. All this and songs galore...
0137: MirandaSings (and talks)
6/2/2009
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Nick chats to the very famous YouTube singer, vocal coach and performer: MirandaSings about for advice on how to be just like her!
0136: La Cage Aux Folles
5/26/2009
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Thos explores this important musical masterpiece by Jerry Herman and meets the two stars of the London production, Roger Allam and Philip Quast. Learn about the surprising political side of the show and hear from Jerry Herman himself as he expresses his thoughts on the piece.
0135: Raise Your Voice: We Talk Sister Act!
5/19/2009
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Nick joins new presenter Chris More to discuss the new hit show in town: Sister Act. They also discuss Spring Awakening's early closure, Eurovision and The Producers in Germany.
0134: The Gang's all Here!
5/12/2009
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Ed Theakston takes us on a historical journey from music hall to variety and gives us a view of the long running Scouting Gang Show that is still going strong the world over.
0133: Adam Guettel Interview
5/5/2009
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AS THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA has its UK premiere in Leicester , Tim talks to its composer/lyricist Adam Guettel about that show, about Floyd Collins, Myths and Hymns, and about the contretemps over his recent work on The Princess Bride. Meanwhile Keith Arrowsmith makes the trip to Leicester to discover its newest theatre and to review Paul Kerryson's production of Piazza.
0132: Kern, Cabaret, Camp and Choreographed Kissing
4/28/2009
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Join MusicalTalk as Josh meets the cast and crew of the fabulous musical Zanna. Thos talks to cabaret star KT Sullivan about her wonderful Jerome Kern show and Ed casts his eye over the current talk of the West End, Spring Awakening and chats to some of the actors.
0131: A Bit of Miller and Joseph
4/21/2009
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Nick and Lisa chat to singer Marc Joseph and composer Charles Miller, in two seperate interviews, about the creation of Marc's new solo album Clear Blue Sky.
0130: The American Songbook in London
4/14/2009
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Join Thos as he talks to international cabaret stars Jeff Harnar and Tony DeSare about their careers, the works of Comden and Green, Johnny Mercer and the art of cabaret and the amazing American Songbook in London series at Pizza on the Park.
0129: John Tartaglia Talk
4/7/2009
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John Tartaglia was in the original cast of Avenue Q on Broadway, has his own TV show playing around the world called Johnny and The Sprites, and is now in Shrek on Broadway. Join Nick for a delightful chat with this wonderfully talented man.
0128: Henry Luxemburg.
3/31/2009
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Thos gets to the heart of Luxemburg - Hollyoaks star, Henry Luxemburg that is - and learns about his passion for pantomimes, his devotion to musical theatre and his work with the Lost Musicals Society. And what's this about Othello - The Musical?
0127: Shrek: The Bell and Ball Show.
3/24/2009
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Nick and Steve discuss Shrek on Broadway, to co-incide with the cast recording's release; and then we welcome back MusicalTalk's classiest presenter - Martin Ball - back to the air-waves to discuss his role as Mr. Banks in the UK Tour of Mary Poppins.
0126: Salad Days on Broadway: A Barry More Tribute
3/17/2009
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In an Exclusive, and marking the first anniversary of the death of Barry Morse, Thos presents Barrys own reminiscences of producing Salad Days on Broadway in the 1950s from the actors own never previously heard recorded memoirs. We also investigate the Harold Pinter musical, remember the late Eartha Kitt and hear from renowned pantomime veterans Cannon and Ball.
0125: Stephen Flaherty Interview
3/10/2009
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Nick joins award winning composer Stephen Flaherty for a rare interview. This hour long gem promises to be a treat for Flaherty fans, as not only is it a candid look at the composer's life, but it also features a demo audition track for what is surely one of his greatest scores - Ragtime.
0124: Jet Set Go
3/3/2009
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As Edinburgh Fringe favourite, Jet Set Go, the hilarious new British musical, heads to London's Jermyn Street Theatre in April, join Thos for a special MusicalTalk showcase, and listen to songs from and interviews with the creators and cast to get an insight into how it all took flight.
0123: Musical Theatre Years: 2008 and 2009
2/24/2009
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Tim, Nick and Lisa discuss 2008 and 2009 in regard to musical theatre.
0122: Julie Atherton Interview; Spring, Oliver, Atkey
2/17/2009
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Nick and Dom discuss Spring Awakening and Oliver; Lisa talks to Julie Atherton and we have a special audio documentary about Canadian Composer, and previous MusicalTalk guest, Mel Atkey.
0121: Stephen Sondheim's Saturday Night
2/10/2009
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As this lost Sondheim musical heads to the Jermyn Street Theatre, join Thos as he listens in on a full cast rehearsal and talks to the cast and crew, including Helena Blackman, from How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?
0120: Gilbert and Sullivan: The Breaking of a Partnership.
2/3/2009
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Join Thos and Michael Rice (from OperaNow) as they conclude the fascinating story of Gilbert and Sullivan as they trace their heyday and the latter part of their careers from Patience to The Grand Duke, and hear a rare rendition of the earliest surviving Gilbert and Sullivan number, Little Maid of Arcadee.
0119: Gilbert and Sullivan: The Making of a Partnership.
1/27/2009
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Join Thos and Michael Rice (from OperaNow) as they discuss the early careers of those godfathers of musical theatre, WS Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan, from Thespis to The Pirates of Penzance.
0118: Spring Awakening, Sondheim Competition
1/20/2009
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STEVEN SATER is the bookwriter and lyricst for the sensational Broadway hit Spring Awakening, adapted from the nineteenth century play by Wedekind, with a rock score by Duncan Sheik. It won 8 Tony Awards in 2007. Steven talks about its opening in London, its recent run on Broadway, and its long, long gestation period in years of workshops.Thos and Tim also discuss last Summer's Stephen Sondheim competition, featuring twelve top student performers singing some well-known, and quite a few not-so-well-known Sondheim songs, plus new songs from Mercury Musical Developments writers. Hear exclusive tracks from Susannah Pearse, Paul Graham Brown, Mark Allcorn (winner) and our very own Tim Saward, writing with Darren Wayte.
0117: Act One: Interview with Alexander Bermange
1/13/2009
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Lisa talks to composer and lyricist Alexander Bermange about his new album, Act One, that features a staggering 26 current West End stars - ranging from Oliver Tompsett to Dianne Pilkington; from Linzi Hately to Summer Strallen.
0116: Peter Pantomime
1/6/2009
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Hear Simon Callow, Bonnie Langford, Tony Rudd and many many others discussing their roles in, and thoughts of, the pantomime version of Peter Pan at the beautiful Richmond Theatre in West London.
0115: Peter Pantheon
12/30/2008
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Join the MusicalTalk Pirate Crew: Thos, Nick and Andrew as they discuss the many musicals of Peter Pan. En route to Never Land, with special guests George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, this episode promises to be a rip roaring and soaring adventure.
0114: Noel at Noel
12/23/2008
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Internationally renowned raconteur, singer, performer and lifelong Noel Coward interpreter, John Michael Swinbank, chatted to Thos about his career, his Master-ful one man show, Noel at Noel, currently playing at the New End Theatre, Hampstead, not to mention following the Lieder.
0113: Nifty Music and Fifties Music
12/16/2008
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Nifty Music and Fifties Music: Hear from Avenue Q star, Giles Terera, on the World Premier of Don't You Leave Me Here and from musicals expert, Adrian Wright, on revue, British musical theatre in the 1950s. Dr Crippen and Ivor Novello's white leather boots!
0112: Oliver!
12/9/2008
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Tim and Nick discuss Oliver's history as we enter the run up to the opening of Cameron Mackintosh's Revival production opening at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane this week.
0111: Imagine This: A Madness Musical in Our House
12/2/2008
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Andrew Keating went to see IMAGINE THIS - now playing at London's New London Theatre. Hear what he had to say about this new musical, whilst Andrew Corcoran sat down to discuss OUR HOUSE, with members of the cast.
0110: The Nanny, The Fool and the Battered Old Bus
11/25/2008
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Join Thos and Josh as they explore musicals past, present and future. Hear about the all new Anthony Newley musical, The Fool Who Dared To Dream, enjoy part two of the fabulous Julian Fellowes interview where he discusses Mary Poppins and listen to Oliver Thornton and Jason Donovan, Stars of Priscilla - Queen of the Desert: The Musical.
0109: Novello's The Fellow for Fellowes
11/18/2008
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Join Thos as he investigates the original British Theatre Renaissance Man, Ivor Novello, with world Novello expert, Dr Michael Williams, and chats to Gosford Park writer and Julian Fellowes in the first of an exclusive two part musicaltalk interview.
0108: TV Musicals/Sanjeev Bhaskar Interview
11/11/2008
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Nick sat down with Sanjeev Bhaskar who is playing King Arthur in London's Spamalot, and also joins Lisa and Thos for discussions on various TV shows that have done episodes where people suddenly burst into song. Under the MusicalTalk microscope are Scrubs, Britannia High, Family Guy, The Monkees, Fame and many more.
0107: Could You Please Inform Us? (Sarah Travis and Stuart Matthew Price Interviews)
11/4/2008
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Taking a song from the musical version of Privates on Parade to heart, Tony Award winning arranger, Sarah Travis, talks to Keith about working with Stephen Sondheim and actor/ composer Stuart Matthew Price chats to Thos about working with Jason Robert Brown, appearing in Departure Lounge, and his own musical, The Diary of Me.
0106: Andrew Lloyd Webber: Memory or Susperstar?
10/28/2008
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Nick, Tim, Jenny, Lisa and MusicalTalk listener Will Segal discuss what makes Andrew Lloyd Webber so loved, and yet so hated.
0105: Edinburgh Fringe Benefits (Part Two)
10/21/2008
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More from the participants of the Fringe 08 including Departure Lounge, Happyland, George M Cohan, and find out what to do when your cast does not turn up.
0104: Edinburgh Fringe Benefits (Part One)
10/14/2008
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Interviews and insights into this years Edinburgh Fringe Festival: Hear about Jet Set Go, A Noel Coward Double Whammy, rapped Shakespeare and the phenomenal one man show version of War of the Worlds.
0103: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang's Big Final Bash
10/7/2008
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Recorded on August 28th 2008 at the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang end of tour party in Cardiff Bay, Andrew Corcoran speaks to fellow colleagues about coming to the end of a tour and plans for the future.
0102: Singing Springer
9/30/2008
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IN THE LATE NINETIES, the UK was gripped by the "reality TV" sensation of the Jerry Springer show. A musical was bound to follow, but few predicted the quality and acclaim that went with Richard Thomas' and Stewart Lee's operatic and theological treatment of the subject. Rising unstoppably from the Battersea Arts Centre scratch nights to Carnegie Hall, by way of the National Theatre and a West End run, Richard Thomas joins Tim Saward to talk through an overnight success that actually took many years! Ryan Molloy also talks to Nick Hutson about his recollections of playing Tremont at the National Theatre, and Tim joins DJ Excalibah to talk about his role in the urban musicals at the Theatre Royal, Stratford East in the time of Philip Hedley and Kerry Michael.
0101: MusicalTalk Room 101
9/23/2008
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Here in the UK, we have a TV show called Room 101. They say imitation is the most sincerest form of flattery, so we've taken that format and used it for this week's episode of MusicalTalk. The aim of the show (based on the concept from George Orwell's Room 101 from 1984) is that you get to put your most hated items into it, so they may never be seen again by anyone. Join Tim and Thos as they try to pursuade Nick to banish their nightmares for ever into Room 101!
V003: Centenary Celebration Video
9/16/2008
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A vidcast featuring footage from The House of Cohen celebrating, and preparing for, the big party!
0100: MusicalTalk's Cenetenary Celebration
9/16/2008
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Join us at the House of Cohen for a joyous MusicalTalk quiz and discussion with the largest group of Musical theatre nerds ever gathered under one roof; it's time to celebrate the 100th episode of MusicalTalk! Please note this episode contains strong language. Comments to feedback@musicaltalk.co.uk.
0099: Eloquence Outpouring (Nichola McAuliffe Interview/The Mikado)
9/9/2008
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Thos chats to the delightful Nichola McAuliffe about revitalising the Mikado, introducing a new song by the Sherman Brothers and her interesting views on musical theatre. And there's a special offer for MusicalTalk listeners from Neil Marcus for the fascinating "Spotlight On...In Conversation With Elaine Paige" series!
0098: Oliver Tompsett Interview/Lisa on Broadway
9/2/2008
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Lisa was lucky enough to meet with Oliver Tompsett, who is playing Fiyero at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in Wicked. She also talks, with Nick, about her recent 10 day trip to Broadway.
0097: Anthony Rapp Interview
8/26/2008
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Lisa chats to star of RENT: Anthony Rapp.
0096: Talking Musically: A Slew of Reviews.
8/19/2008
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A Slew of Reviews: Hear practically everyone talking about practically everything: with the family Corcoran on Jersey Boys and Spamalot, Josh on Zorro, Andrew K on the Wedding Singer, new presenter Keith Arrowsmith on Candide and Jonathan and Nick on Monkey - Journey to the West, Thos conducts a whistle stop tour of British musical theatre without time for a tea break.
0095: The Book of Joshua
8/12/2008
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From the undiscovered world of Elaine Paige, through white wellingtons at the English National Opera to playing Freddie Eynsford-Hill and his own potential father-in-law at the same time in/on the Italian road, learn about the life of actor-journalist, Josh Boyd-Rochford, MusicalTalk's newest presenter.
0094: The Departure Lounge for Happyland: The Edinburgh Fringe Festival Preview Episode
8/5/2008
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Nick, Tim and Thos talk to various writers and performers bringing their shows to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Shows include Head, Big Bruvva, Departure Lounge, Happyland and Apocolypse: The Musical.
0093: West End Live 2008
7/29/2008
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Join Thos, Nick, Andrew K and Jenny as they discuss their views from West End Live. Plus hear a parody song with lyrics by Nick, sung by Jennifer Reischel, about a certain group of teenage girls.
V002: West End Live 2008 Footage
7/29/2008
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A Vidcast featuring footage from various shows and events from West End Live 2008.
0092: A Tale of Two Scotts: Lisa chats with Composer/Lyricist Scott Alan.
7/22/2008
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Lisa chats to Broadway musical theatre songwriter Scott Alan. They discuss everything from song influences, song meanings and flying. We also get to hear songs from Scott's first album - which includes performers such as Stephanie J Block and Eden Espinosa.
0091: Music Hall Talk
7/15/2008
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Join Thos and Tim as they discover the hidden influence of British music hall on today's musical scene and see if they find gold amongst the any old iron.
0090: Thank You For The Music: Canadian Musicals and Mamma Mia Movie.
7/8/2008
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Tim Saward talks to Mel Atkey about musical theatre in Canada and Nick and Dom discuss the movie version of Mamma Mia that Dom recently saw.
0089: Chitty on Tour Continues with a Bang Bang
7/1/2008
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Join Thos, Andrew C and Blue Peter Presenter Matt Baker for more discussions on the famous flying car: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
0088: Chess, Wedding Singers, Buccaneers and Marguerite
6/24/2008
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JENNIFER REISCHEL DISCUSSES her experience performing with Idina Menzel, Kerry Ellis and Josh Groban in Chess in Concert; performing in buccaneer and, along with Nick, reviews Margaurite, whilst Lisa reviews the UK tour production of The Wedding Singer. Jonathan also joins us and, once again, contributes precisely nothing!
0087: Exotic, Erotic and 100 Years Old
6/17/2008
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THOS, TIM AND ANDREW KEATING deliver 201 years of frolics and fun as they investigate two centenaries: The Zeigfeld Follies and the Queen of the Foghorns, Ethel Merman.
0086: Dickens' Musicals
6/10/2008
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NICK AND THOS take you on a journey exploring just a few musicals based on the novels of Charles Dickens - and discuss everything from Muppets to Menken and Druid to Bricusse.
0085: St Louis Blues
6/4/2008
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TIM AND THOS sit down and watch the classic musical Meet Me In St Louis from beginning to end, recording their thoughts as they go. Is this Judy Garland classic a masterpiece or over-rated. Discuss!
0084: The MusicalTalk of the Night - Vegas Style
5/26/2008
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NICK, JENNY AND JONATHAN discuss Phantom Of The Opera in Vegas as well as other shows, and Thos and Andrew give us a detailed disucssion on Chess.
0083: Nick and Lisa: Shoutin' All Over The World!
5/20/2008
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NICK AND LISA discuss a huge amount of shows and related news items such as Phantom of the Opera, Shout, Bee Gees and Barry Mannilow's new jukebox musicals, Chess in Concert, Cabarets in the west end... PLUS an interview with west end star Shona White.
0082: Making A Name For Themselves - Stuart Ellis and Turkish Delight The Opera
5/13/2008
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JOIN THOS as he discusses Turkish Delight The Opera with its creators, Giles Howe and Katy Lipson, and then talks to the very talented rising musical star, Stuart Ellis, who discusses his career at stage school all the way to Rocky Horror and Stiles and Drewe via aeroplanes and Winston Churchill.
0081: A Brief Encounter with Jerry Herman and Noel Coward's Blithe Sprit
5/6/2008
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ATTEND THE MUSICALTALK SEANCE as Thos and Nick discuss Brief Encounter, currenty playing in the West End, and compare it to the original material upon which it is based. They also discuss the play Blithe Sprit, and talk about the musical adaptation, High Spirits, and Nick talks about Jerry Herman on Broadway which he and Jenny went to see at the London Palladium.
0080: Jersey Boys and Gone With The Wind
4/29/2008
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JOIN JONATHAN AND NICK on the Jersey Boys journey as they review the new London show, get opinions from the lively audience and Nick meets up with Ryan Molloy who is playing Franki Valli. Also, Nick meets up with podcast fan and new correspondent Steve Bell as they discuss Spamalot, We Will Rock You and Nick's experience at the opening night of Gone With The Wind.
0079: Jeff Marx Interview
4/23/2008
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NICK INTERVIEWS the co-writer of Avenue Q, Jeff Marx. Jeff and Nick discuss the creation of the musical, what inspires them, the muppets, Scrubs and what it was like to be fired by and then re-employed by Sir Cameron Mackintosh. Along with the interview, you will also hear ex-Q-sive demo recordings from Jeff Marx - including two songs from Jeff (and Robert Lopez's) original muppet musical idea: Kermit - The Prince of Denmark. Dom and Nick also discuss the upcoming episodes in the MusicalTalk schedule. All songs used with permission.
0078: The Hip Hop Musical (2)
6/28/2008
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IN JUST A FEW WEEKS, A LOT has changed in the world of the hip hop musical, not least a slew of awards for In The Heights on Broadway. Tim and Will Segal catch up with that show, and, with new presenter Alex Sutton, Tim also delves into Into The Hoods, now playing London's West End. We also take a sneak glimpse into the future of the hip hop musical in the UK by talking to Dean Atta and Richard Hale, creators of a brand new urban musical playing the Lyric Hammersmith next month.
0077: The Hip Hop Musical (1)
4/17/2008
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WITH IN THE HEIGHTS playing Broadway to some success, and Into the Hoods also doing good business in the West End, Tim joins guest presenter Will Segal to delve into the past, present and future of the Hip Hop (or rap) musical. This episode: why rap is theatrical, Idlewild, Carmen - A Hip Hopera, 8 Mile and Will's own forthcoming rap opera, Outflow. Tim interviews Flitz and Holly Shanks of the Hip Hop Collective, who recently toured with The Hip Hop Adventures of Peter Peril. Continued in Episode 78.
0076: The Sound of Summer (Nights): Summer Strallen Interview, Shout and Grease
4/8/2008
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WE WELCOME NEW PRESENTER JENNY ANTILL to the studio. Nick, however, meets up with Summer Strallen at the Star Dressing Room at the world famous London Palladium to discuss the Sound of Music and Summer's views on musical theatre. Lisa offers us her views on Shout - a musical that is now touring across the United Kingdom, and Nick and Jenny discuss the production of Grease that they both saw recently in London and generally have a general chit chat. A great packed episode!
0075: A Century of Scandal
4/1/2008
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THOS RIBBITS REVEALS the success and scandals of one of Britain's most overlooked songwriters, whose centenary is today. Join him as he explains the fascinating story of this controversial figure from such exotic places as Blenheim Palace, the British Library and Heidelberg University and learn the shocking story of state sponsored songwriterly suppression...
0074: Chitty on Tour
3/26/2008
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ANDREW CORCORAN reports from behind the scenes of the touring Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, starting with rehearsals in London and leading up to the exciting Bradford opening. Meanwhile, Tim talks to Neil Marcus about his current series of audiences with legends of musical theatre, plus his history of managing the Jermyn Street Theatre.
0073: George Gershwin (2)
3/22/2008
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THE SECOND PART OF OUR EASTER SPECIAL in which Thos, Jonathan, Tim and Nick get together around Jonathan's piano to hear and pay tribute to the work of musical theatre genius George Gershwin.
0072: George Gershwin (1)
3/19/2008
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THE FIRST PART OF OUR EASTER SPECIAL in which Thos, Jonathan, Tim and Nick get together around Jonathan's piano to hear and pay tribute to the work of musical theatre genius George Gershwin. More George in Episode 73, later this week.
0071: William Finn Interview and Paul Sirett
3/12/2008
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TIM AND JENNIFER met up in a Soho eatery to talk about the career and songs of Tim's favourite musical writer, William Finn, currently featured in the revue Make Me A Song at the New Players' Theatre, Charing Cross. Tim gets to interview the man himself, and we also hear from Paul Sirett, creator, bookwriter and lyricist of the Ska musical The Big Life, which played the West End in 2005.
0070: William David Brohn Interview
3/3/2008
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NICK AND JONATHAN talk one of the most prolific and respected orchestrators working in the business today to discuss his works which include Crazy For You, Wicked, Miss Saigon, Mary Poppins, Ragtime, The Secret Garden, Curtains, Sweet Smell of Success as well as revivals of Oklahoma!, My Fair Lady, Oliver!, Showboat, Carousel and High Society. We talk with him in his apartment in London where he is presently working on the new musical production of Gone With The Wind.
0069: Young Actor's Blues
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NICK AND JENNIFER discuss Jennifer's book: "So You Want to Tread the Boards" in detail, discuss the What's On Stage Theatregoers' Awards for 2008 and also talk about musical theatre forum manners.
0068: The Art of Panto
2/22/2008
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TIM, THOS and new presenter Becky Applin explore the world of pantomime, in particular focusing on the Barbican's production of Stiles and Drewe's Jack and the Beanstalk. Stiles and Drewe themselves join us for an extended interview about the show, and we also talk to Adele Anderson, Jonathan Cohen and Bury St Edmunds musical director and composer Annemarie Lewis Thomas.
0067: The Pits!
2/12/2008
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THOS JOINS new presenter Andrew Corcoran to talk about growing up backstage and the art of the stage musician. We also mark the passing of Barry Morse.
0066: Sweeney Todd Movie Review
2/5/2008
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WE'VE DISCUSSED the trailer and interviewed the cast and crew. Now it's time to hear our review of the long-awaited movie version of Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
0065: Panto in Particular
1/29/2008
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EARLIER in January, Thos made a visit to the Richmond Theatre to check out their pantomime, Cinderella. He talks to the cast about the creation of the pantomime experience.
0064: 2007 In Review
1/22/2008
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WE WELCOME A NEW PRESENTER to the studio: Jennifer Reischel. She and Nick will discuss the new musicals that appeared in London's West End in 2007 and the new ones due to appear in 2008.
0063: Alan Menken Interview
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EIGHT-TIME OSCAR WINNER and musical theatre and Disney legend Alan Menken joins Nick for an interview and discusses his influences, education, future work and also answers listener questions from the forums. We also play a song written and performed by Alan's daughter - Anna - who is soon about to release an album.
0062: The best West End Deals/Legally Blonde Review
1/8/2008
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WE'RE BACK from our week off, and Nick tells all about the latest New Year deals happening in the West End at the moment, plays a review from listener Noah Golden who watched the MTV airing of Legally Blonde.
0061: Marc Shaiman Interview
12/25/2007
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TIME OFF for Xmas? Not us! We bring you an indepth interview with Marc Shaiman, the Tony and Grammy award winning composer and co-lyricist of Hairspray and South Park - Bigger, Longer and Uncut.
0060: Bad Girls, Lorna Luft and Barbara Windsor
12/18/2007
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TIM AND THOS talk about the successful run of Bad Girls - The Musical, based on a UK TV show, which ran recently at the Garrick Theatre. We also talk with Andrew about Lorna Luft and consider the musical theatre career of Barbara Windsor, recently turned seventy.
0059: Rent Remixed, Salad Days and Desperately Seeking Susan
12/13/2007
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TIM, THOS AND ANDREW discuss the controversial West End revival of Jonathan Larson's Rent. We also note the closure of Desperately Seeking Susan and compare two versions of the classic British musical Salad Days.
0058: Gavin Creel Chat
12/6/2007
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NICK SITS DOWN with Gavin Creel - the American playing the Brit Bert in Mary Poppins in London
0057: Sweeney Todd - the movie
11/27/2007
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NICK WENT to the official launch of the movie version of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd and spoke with the film's stars and creative team. Hear Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Tim Burton, Alan Rickman and Sondheim himself in this unusually starry episode of MusicalTalk!
0056: Frankensteins, Russell Churney, Drowsy Chaperone, Lady Be Good
11/20/2007
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TIM AND THOS get to grips with the two different Frankenstein musicals that have recently opened in New York - one by a certain Mel Brooks. We are joined by Adele Anderson to remember the life of her colleague, celebrated UK musician Russell Churney and Thos compares the authentic twenties musical comedy Lady Be Good to the pastiche of The Drowsy Chaperone that recently closed in the West End.
0055: The Magic of Musical Theatre.
11/13/2007
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NICK SITS DOWN with top west end illusion designer Paul Kieve to discuss his work, his inspiration and his passion for magic. Paul talks about his involvement with such productions as Lord of the Rings, The Witches, The Witches of Eastwick, The Invisble Man, Scrooge and many other works for the stage. For real magic fans, do check out the first ever MusicalTalk vidcast, where Paul takes us on a tour of his home - showing us all his magic memorabilia.
V001: Paul Kieve's Magical Mystery Tour
11/13/2007
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MusicalTalk's first ever Vidcast with illusionist Paul Kieve and Nick Hutson.
0054: Blood Brothers, Billy Elliot and Robert Goulet
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LONDON IS HOME to many great British and American musicals, but there are two stand out British productions that are actually set in Britain. We delve into them both. Along with a fun "name that show" game, we also discuss Robert Goulet, whose passing saddened the Broadway world last week. We hear from our friend Michael DeGaetano as he shares a story he has from when he worked with Robert.
0053: Enchanted?
10/30/2007
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NICK REVIEWS the world premiere of Disney's latest - Enchanted while Thos and Tim pay tribute to the late Deborah Kerr and Ned Sherrin, recent losses from the musical theatre world.
0052: Mattitude
10/23/2007
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TIM TALKS with Mat Fraser, creator of Thalidomide!! - A Musical, about his work, his favourite musicals, his views on Wicked, Billy Elliot and some taboo topics. WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE!
0051: Nicholas Parsons Chat and Sweeney Todd Trailer
10/16/2007
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THOS INTERVIEWS Nicholas Parsons and Jon, Nick and Dom discuss the Sweeney Todd Trailer.
0050: Fiftieth Episode
10/12/2007
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JOIN NICK, Andy and Jon for the final and fiftieth episode of season one to discuss the past year of MusicalTalk and Andy's new job in We Will Rock You in London at the Dominion Theatre. We also talk about the film Confetti in which Andy makes a brief appearance.
0049: Something's Coming
9/18/2007
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JONATHAN COHEN is back, and discusses with Nick the music of West Side Story on its fiftieth anniversary. Jon asks Nick about his musical production of Just William (and plays the overture) and we also announce the US premiere of Jerry Springer - The Opera.
0048: On a Fringe and a Prayer
9/11/2007
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THE EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL is home to a massive array of productions, of all levels of quality, and including many musical theatre productions. Thos took the handheld recorder to the Fringe for a weekend and reports on a series of productions.
0047: Disney Galore!
9/4/2007
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DISNEY, as well as producing H*gh Sch**l M*s*c*l, which we don't talk about, have created a series of stage shows that have played both Broadway and the West End. Recently closed is Beauty and the Beast, which Dom reviews, while Rebecca reports on the Colorado tryout of its successor The Little Mermaid. Dom also reviews Legally Blonde.
0046: You're The Flop!
8/28/2007
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WHAT DEFINES A FLOP? Nick, Rebecca and Thos work their way through examples from the nineteenth century to 2005 to consider what we mean by this term. Is it about money; is it about critical success?
0045: Pet Peeves!
8/21/2007
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THE MARVELLOUS Mr Andy Edwards returns to the MusicalTalk studio to spill the beans about his adventures on the national tour of The Producers. We also discuss a panoply of musical theatre fans' pet peeves!
0044: Wicked: Wonderful or Popular?
8/13/2007
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LET'S HAVE A HEATED DEBATE! Tim recently took friend Darren to see Wicked. Neither had ever seen it before and neither rated it high. Lisa, meanwhile, (making her debut as a presenter) has now seen it five times and loves everything about it. So it's time to discuss whether this mega-musical is Wonderful or merely Popular. Tim and Darren review the show first, then Lisa reports from the final performance of Helen Dallimore and Martin Ball, interviewing fans of the show as well as giving her own views. Finally, all the reviewers, plus Nick, debate the show's pluses and minuses! Controversy is certain!
0043: Sondheim's Sweeney Todd at the Festival Hall
8/7/2007
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EMMA recently appeared in the role of Johanna at the Royal Festival Hall's all-star concert staging of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd. Tim, Thos, Nick, Rebecca, Jonathan and regular MT listener Andrew were all there to review the show.
0042: Kismet and Don't Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus
7/31/2007
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BORODIN's music was never written for a musical, but he still managed to win a Tony in the fifties (66 years after he'd died) for Kismet, the musical (or is it an operetta?) based mostly on his score for Prince Igor. It was recently revived, to dire reviews, at the ENO. Tim and Thos discuss. Also, as a followup to our Kids' Stuff episode, Tim and Nick interview Adam Bampton-Smith of Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company about his show for children, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus.
0041: Hairspray, A New Brain
7/24/2007
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THE NEW MOVIE-MUSICAL version of John Waters' Hairspray is now out, a few months ahead of hitting the London stage. Nick and Rebecca review the movie, and consider how it will differ when the stage version shows up at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Dipping into our collection of "CDs we recently listened to" for the second time, Tim reveals his choice - William Finn's 1998 musical A New Brain.
0040: The Art of Cabaret
7/18/2007
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TIM AND THOS are joined by cabaret experts Paul L Martin and Sarah-Louise Young of Millionth Muse Productions to dissect the art of cabaret and where it relates to or diverges from musical theatre. We also talk to Fascinating Aida star Adele Anderson about her career.
0039: Avenue Cue!
7/10/2007
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NICK, MARTIN AND REBECCA discuss the fuzzy musical Avenue Q, and we quiz Martin on the often under-appreciated role of Stage Manager.
0038: The Top 25 Musicals?
7/3/2007
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IN THIS EPISODE, we countdown the top 25 AFI film musicals, with only two minutes for each musical. Join Nick, Thos and Rebecca for this fun episode - where you get 25 musical discussions for the price of one!
0037: Wicked's Martin Ball
6/26/2007
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JOIN Nick, Emma and our 10th new presenter, Martin Ball, for this week's show. We discuss everything from Martin's role in the London production of Wicked, to critics and The Drowsy Chaperone. We're also joined by cabaret star Adele Anderson, to discuss her role in the new Landor production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.
0036: Bonnie Langford, Sandi Toksvig and The Drowsy Chaperone
6/19/2007
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WE'RE JOINED by guest interviewer Jenifer Toksvig who interviews guests Bonnie Langford and Sandi Toksvig. They discuss all things musical theatre and we also discuss The Drowsy Chaperone, recently opened in London to rave reviews as well as the Flaherty-Ahrens musical My Favorite Year.
0035: The Wizard of Oz and Judy Garland
6/13/2007
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IT'S JUDY'S BIRTHDAY. Thos, Tim and Nick delve into The Wizard of Oz - and the career of its star, Judy Garland. Also, Dom and Kate return to discuss their trip to see a new children's musical at the Minack Theatre on England's South West Coast.
0034: Kids' Stuff?
6/5/2007
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MUSICALS FOR CHILDREN - exactly what falls into this category and what doesn't? Nick, Emma and Dom talk about this issue as well as offering a bit of reflective commentary about The Lord of the Rings, now that some time has passed.
0033: Honk! to Mary Poppins: Stiles and Drewe Interview
5/30/2007
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GEORGE STILES AND ANTHONY DREWE are Britain's currently most successful musical writing team. Since winning the Vivian Ellis prize in 1985 for Just So, their 'ugly duckling' musical Honk! and their new songs for the West End/Broadway Mary Poppins has brought them international fame. With Tim and Nick, they discuss those early shows, Poppins and their future projects. Also, Emma reviews Fiddler on the Roof, just opened in London.
0032: The Lord of the Rings
5/24/2007
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THE EPIC MUSICAL version of J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece is about to open in London after weeks of techs, a rebuild of the Drury Lane Stage and a famous tryout in Toronto. Nick, Tim, Dom and Kate take the handheld recorder out to the theatre and give you their reactions from their seats, along with views from other members of the audience. Also, Tim, Thos and Nick discuss the 1998 Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty musical Ragtime.
0031: Super Hero Musicals!
5/17/2007
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OK, SO Kiss of the Spiderwoman isn't a superhero musical; it just sort of sounds like it could be. And OK, so the version currently playing at the Donmar isn't the Kander and Ebb musical, but it's a good excuse to talk about that, and to take a break from the high-kicks, and start looking at high-flyers as we talk about some of the strangest superhero musicals ever made!
0030: Emma Williams and I
5/8/2007
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POPULAR MUSICALTALK guest turns presenter as we welcome Emma Williams to the MusicalTalk studio. Many topics are discussed in this entertaining episode such as The King and I, how one records cast albums, Legally Blonde and Bat Boy composer/lyricist Laurence O'Keefe.
0029: Myths and Hymns, Curtains and An American in Paris
5/1/2007
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THOS TALKS about An American in Paris. Our listener, Steve, reviews the last Kander and Ebb, Curtains, now on Broadway. Tim reviews the Finborough Theatre production of Adam Guettel's Myths and Hymns and we feature interviews with director Tom Cooper, actor Caroline Sheen and additional commentary from Tim Sawers of the Greenwich Theatre. We also say goodbye to the old MusicalTalk website...
0028: Adam Guettel and Katonga
4/24/2007
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CONTINUING ON with Nick's adventures in Orlando, he discusses a marvellous theme park stage production he saw - but not one from Disney or Universal. Tim, Nick and Thos also talk about their first brushes with musical theatre, and Justin and Nick discuss the works of Adam Guettel.
0027: Spelling Bee and On The Town
4/17/2007
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NICK'S BACK from his holidays in Orlando, where he saw The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin, one of several productions all over the States. Thos brings the regular set of updates from the West End and beyond, and Justin Grize joins Nick in the studio to discuss Leonard Bernstein's On The Town.
0026: Philip Hedley (Urban Musicals) and Easter Parade
4/10/2007
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SPANNING THE HISTORY of musical theatre, our Easter episode begins with a discussion of the Irving Berlin 'jukebox musical' Easter Parade; the updates bring news of revivals of forgotten musicals (I can't remember the titles just now) and we come bang up to date with an interview with Philip Hedley, the man behind the recent UK surge of 'urban musicals', including Da Boyz, with its all hip-hop score. All this plus the full skinny on The 5000 Fingers of Dr. T, the campest musical of all time!
0025: Classical Connections (Jonathan Cohen)
4/5/2007
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WE'RE PLAYING AWAY! We join our Celebrity Guest Presenter, Jonathan Cohen, in his lovely front room and he takes to the ivories to help us talk about MDing, incandescent minims and anything and everything about musical theatre past and present. Listen out for our special 'guess the classical connection' quiz towards the end of the show!
0024: Little Shop, Jenifer Toksvig (2) and Follies in Concert
3/26/2007
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EEK - NICK'S AWAY! Can Tim and Thos work all the levers in the MusicalTalk studio? We have the second half of the Jen Toksvig interview and Nick will join us virtually for a pre-recorded chat on Little Shop of Horrors, We discuss West End news and there's a chat about the recent Follies in Concert production at The London Palladium.
0023: Lea Salonga, The Harder They Come, Jenifer Toksvig (1)
3/20/2007
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DOM AND NICK discuss Miss Saigon and its Fillipina star Lea Salonga. Tim talks about The Harder They Come (playing at the Theatre Royal Stratford East) and interviews lyricist/bookrwriter and NYU Tisch Graduate Jen Toksvig.
0022: Phantom in Manhattan, H*gh Sch**l M*s*c*l
3/13/2007
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WE WELCOME Mandi Bailey into the studio, where we discuss whether having a celebrity in a show is a wise choice and what we think of the latest announments of a Phantom sequel and the news to finally bring Hairspray to the West End. High School Musical is also discussed as is the different merchandise available from the various musicals.
0021: Emma Williams Interview, The American Musical?
3/6/2007
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IS MUSICAL THEATRE just an American art form? In response to a voicemail from Paul Warshauer, we consider its origins and its future. We also feature an interview with Emma Williams to discuss her past role in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and her most recent appearance - as Christine Keeler in A Model Girl,which has recently ended in London. Finally, by listener request, Tim presents his analysis of Equus starring Daniel Radcliffe.
0020: Jerry Herman Interview
2/27/2007
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IN THIS SPECTACULAR twentieth episode of MusicalTalk, we welcome Jerry Herman to discuss his stratospheric career. Join Thos for this marvellous interview and find out about one of the greatest musical theatre writers of all time.
0019: Jukebox Musicals, Dreamgirls
2/20/2007
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JUKEBOX MUSICALS have taken over the west end and Broadway. Is this a good thing, or not? We also discuss Dreamgirls and how we think Moulin Rouge will work on stage if it is ever produced.
0018: Pantotime!
2/2/2007
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IN BRITISH theatre history, there has been one tradition that is kept alive every Christmas season by various amateur and professional theatre companies all over the country: the Pantomime. We welcome Thos Ribbits and Tim Saward as two new MusicalTalk presenters into the studio to discuss this very exciting and entertaining art form.
0017: Education and Musical Theatre
1/27/2007
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EDUCATION AND musical theatre: We will discuss theatre schools that are available and offer our opinion. This episode brings back Dominic Lindesay-Bethune where he will also discuss his recent trip to New York City where he was able to see some great musicals.
0016: Ghost/Train
1/21/2007
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WE TAKE on two requests from MusicalTalk listeners to discuss: first, we cover rumours of ghosts at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and Andy gives some training advice for getting onto the stage. You are also treated to listening to Nick sing - before his voice broke!
0015: Coasterboy - the musical
1/8/2007
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ANDY IS OFF again, so there's been a slight change of plan, folks! In this episode you are treated to an original musical written and performed by Nick. Fans of MusicalTalk will have heard Nick talk of this musical in earlier episodes... so, here it is! Coaster Boy: The Musical was written for coasterradio.com about a fictitious character they have on their show who is a complete know-it-all about theme parks and rollercoasters. We advise you to read the libretto and background as you listen to the musical to make it easier to follow. Nick personally apologises for his bad singing - that's why he writes the songs, after all!
0014: 2006 in Review
12/30/2006
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HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our great listeners. The MusicalTalk Christmas haitus is over! 2006 was, in the West End, the biggest year ever for musical theatre fans. We discuss each of the shows that opened in London during this wonderful year.
0013: Simply Sondheim
12/7/2006
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WE WELCOME Justin Grize into the MusicalTalk studio. He joins us for an episode that concentrates heavily on Stephen Sondheim. We discuss his musical style, his popularity and his musicals. We also talk about the new movie of Sweeney Todd being filmed at the moment in London. Nick also talks about The Sound of Music, which he recently saw.
0012: Theatre Superstitions
11/30/2006
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WE WELCOME Dominic Lindesay-Bethune to the MusicalTalk presenting team. Superstitions are discussed - as well as Nick's view on Chicago and Dom talks about a recent seminar he saw with a very special speaker. We also feature our first voicemail message!
0011: Stephanie J Block Interview
11/23/2006
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WE FEATURE a great interview with the even greater Stephanie J. Block. Thank you for all your marvellous questions - they truly guaranteed a great interview. We also play a live recording of Stephanie singing 'Waiting for Life' from Once On This Island. We will also provide you with news on how to participate in our first competition that Andy has announced in the forums - where you can win tickets to see Andy live on stage in The Producers. We also discuss the YouTube craze of posting amateurs singing their own version of songs and people posting illegal recordings of stage shows.
0010: Theme Parks
11/17/2006
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WE ARE JOINED by Mike Collins from coasterRadio.com (a hugely popular theme park podcast) to discuss the integration of theatre and theme parks. Also, The Sound Of Music has recently opened here in London to rave reviews. Andy informs us of a new singing praxis he has recently found out about, and Nick talks about the West End Cabaret that recently opened. Andy also tells us of a small problem at The Producers this week.
0009: I Hope I Get It...
11/13/2006
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WE TALK TO Steven Silverstein about auditions. Steven has his own workshop that he has presented in various towns across the USA and he himself is a composer and lyricist. We also play one of Steven's own songs. We also talk about A Chorus Line, Nick's introduction to Disney's The Little Mermaid and his experience seeing the new musicalised version of Porgy and Bess.
0008: Translation, Salad Days, Jason Robert Brown
11/2/2006
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TRANSLATING MUSICALS is a tricky but very important business that is not talked about much. We talk to German theatre academic and translator of Sondheim's Follies, Dr. Olaf Jubin. Also, Nick discusses Salad Days and Locked In - one old musical and one very new musical which he saw this week. Locked In is a hip-hop musical drama. Is Hip-Hop the way forward for musical theatre? Andy discusses the Jason Robert Brown musicals Songs For A New World and The Last 5 Years. We also mention some other horror musicals we forgot to in our last episode.
0007: Horror Musicals from Phantom to Zombie Prom
10/29/2006
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! This episode of MusicalTalk concentrates on horror musicals, so if you're a fan of anything from Phantom Of The Opera to Zombie Prom this is the show for you! This show features an original song from one of Nick's musicals!
0006: Going Backstage, Spamalot
10/16/2006
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WE DELVE into the world of backstage at a musical. If you've ever wondered what the tech staff do?, what dance captains are, what the rules of pyrotechnics are, what automation is and what different routes actors can take in their particular field, then Andy's here to answer. We also talk about Spamalot - and how shows translate across the pond.
0005: Forbidden Broadway's Gerard Alessandrini Interviewed
10/5/2006
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WE PROVIDE you with the second half of the John Cameron interview, where he discusses the Zorro musical, the downsizing of the Les Miserables orchestra and Honk! Gerard Alessandrini is also kind enough to not only provide us with an interview, but also to let us play some material from his mega hit: Forbidden Broadway (Songs from Forbidden Broadway used with permission)
0004: Cory English Interview, Orchestrating Les Mis
9/28/2006
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WE INTERVIEW Cory English, appearing as Max Bialystok in The Producers, and we begin a two-part interview with John Cameron, orchestrator of Les Miserables, among many other shows.
0003: Spamalot, Swings and Amdram
9/22/2006
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(SPAMA)LOTS OF TOPICS in this episode. We talk about Spamalot and interview Michael DeGaetano who was lucky enough to witness the show on Broadway with cast members Tim Curry, David Hyde-Pierce and Hank Azaria. We also discuss the growing amount of musicals appearing for young adults emerging on Broadway and in the West End and Andy provides us with the answer to one of musical theatre's most frequently asked questions: what exactly is a swing? We also dicuss the AmDram (Amataeur Dramatics) tradition that is still going strong in Britain, and finally we talk about the great writing team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, who are repsonsible for bringing you, amongst others, Ragtime, Once on this Island and Seussical.
0002: Stephen Schwartz Interview
9/18/2006
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JOIN US and our special guest Stephen Schwartz (composer/lyricist of Wicked, Pippin and Godspell and lyricist of Disney's Pocahontas and The Hunchback of Notre Dame) for this week's episode. We concentrate on Disney's input into musical theatre - through their movies and stage shows that have been so popular all over the world such as The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. Stephen also talks about his new animated/live action feature with Disney: Enchanted. We also discuss the breaking news here in England about the winner of the reality TV show How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?, as well as Andy's experience auditioning for the huge musical version of Lord Of The Rings coming to the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in June 2007.
0001: Wicked Opening
9/8/2006
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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, boys and girls...welcome to MusicalTalk. We are a weekly podcast devoted to discussing news and opinions about musical theatre from London and New York. In our first episode, your presenters Nick Hutson and Andy Edwards discuss the opening night of London's Wicked, the latest new musicals to hit London and the latest musical theatre news from both sides of the Atlantic.

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