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Come enjoy a broadway fans in depth look at some of your favorite shows.

Matt Berry


    • Jul 16, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    Babbling About The Prom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 73:04


    The Prom is a musical with music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and a book by Bob Martin and Beguelin, The show opened in November of 2018 to rave reviews. The show tells the story of Emma Nolan, who wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend in small town Indiana and the Broadway Stars looking to fix their image. They intersect and heart/ hilarity ensues.  This week we are speaking to Peyton Becker, Kayln West and Fernell Hogan about The Prom.  Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also follow @theBroadwaybabble on Instagram and Broadway Babble on Facebook Fernell Hogan: @Fernell Hogan Kalyn West: @misskurlykay --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Babbling About Voice and Opera

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 60:09


    Hello!! This episode is a bit of a departure as we are not talking about a musical. Instead, You get to hear my voice teacher Amelia and I talk about many topics under the sun. We range from talking about the voice itself, different styles, and the difference between Opera and Musical Theater. I hope you enjoy! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe and follow us on FB https://www.facebook.com/broadwaybabble/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Babbling About Gypsy (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 35:12


    Everything's Coming Up Rose's for this episode. Enjoy while Hannah Weaver and I discuss this classic. Gypsy premiered in 1959 starring Ethel Merman as Mama Rose and became an instant sensation. The musical fable is based on Gypsy Rose Lee's memoir. So it back, listen and enjoy this podcast with some people who love to babble about Broadway. If you liked this episode please subscribe, rate and leave a review. Don't forget to share it with you friends and like out facebook page linked below!! Enjoy the Babble https://www.facebook.com/broadwaybabble/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Babbling About Gypsy (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 55:58


    Everything's Coming Up Rose's for this episode. Enjoy while Hannah Weaver and I discuss this classic. Gypsy premiered in 1959 starring Ethel Merman as Mama Rose and became an instant sensation. The musical fable is based on Gypsy Rose Lee's memoir. So it back, listen and enjoy this podcast with some people who love to babble about Broadway. If you liked this episode please subscribe, rate and leave a review. Don't forget to share it with you friends and like out facebook page linked below!! Enjoy the Babble https://www.facebook.com/broadwaybabble/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Babbling About West Side Story (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 34:50


    I want to start by saying, although I can never understand the black experience. I will ALWAYS do everything in my power to listen and help. We have to raise our voices. With that. I wish I could have constructed an episode featuring a black artist, but with the little time that this movement has taken to grow, I still want to do what I can given the time-crunch so for every listen, I will be donating a dollar to the NYC bail out, so lets help make this donation impactful. TODAYY TODAYYYY it all began today. Come listen to this fabulous episode about an American classic, Madeline Kraft and I break down Act Two of West Side Story for you. So you can fully understand this classic. West Side Story is a modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet. If you liked this episode please subscribe, rate and leave a review. Don't forget to share it with you friends and like out facebook page linked below!! Enjoy the Babble https://www.facebook.com/broadwaybabble/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Babbling About West Side Story (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 62:49


    I want to start by saying, although I can never understand the black experience. I will ALWAYS do everything in my power to listen and help. We have to raise our voices. With that. I wish I could have constructed an episode featuring a black artist, but with the little time that this movement has taken to grow, I still want to do what I can given the time-crunch so for every listen, I will be donating a dollar to the NYC bail out, so lets help make this donation impactful. TODAYY TODAYYYY it all began today. We made it to episode 1O! Come listen to this fabulous episode about an American classic, Madeline Kraft and I break down Act One of West Side Story for you. So you can fully understand this classic. West Side Story is a modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet. If you liked this episode please subscribe, rate and leave a review. Don't forget to share it with you friends and like out facebook page linked below!! Enjoy the Babble https://www.facebook.com/broadwaybabble/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Babbling About Ragtime (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 53:19


    Did we leave you wanting more? OF COURSE!!! Well the wait is over. Here is part two of Ragtime with Miriam Swartz Ragtime premiered in 1998 and swept the nation in a new syncopation. The show discusses NYC at the turn of the 20th century through the eyes of an upper class family in New Rochelle, a Latvian immigrant and his daughter, and Ragtime musicians and other Black Americans. If you liked this episode please subscribe, rate and leave a review. Don't forget to share it with you friends and like out facebook page linked below!! Enjoy the Babble https://www.facebook.com/broadwaybabble/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Babbling About Ragtime (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 46:34


    And Everything was Ragtime.... at least in this episode. I enlisted the help of my friend Miriam Swartz to discuss another epic musical Ragtime. Ragtime premiered in 1998 and swept the nation in a new syncopation. The show discusses NYC at the turn of the 20th century through the eyes of an upper class family in New Rochelle, a Latvian immigrant and his daughter, and Ragtime musicians and other Black Americans. If you liked this episode please subscribe, rate and leave a review. Don't forget to share it with you friends and like out facebook page linked below!! Enjoy the Babble https://www.facebook.com/broadwaybabble/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Babbling About Les Misérables

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 61:56


    There is nothing miserable about this episode. Join Michael Kushner and I as we explore the epic musical Les Mis. Les Mis is based on the novel written by Victor Hugo and follows the life of Jean Valjean running from Javert, as he meets Fantine, Cosette, Eponine, Marius and the Thenardiers. The show opened in London in 1985 and NYC in 1986 both to SMASH reviews, for ever cementing it as a Musical Standard. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review where ever you listen to podcasts! MIchael Kushner Instagram @themichaelkushner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/broadwaybabble/ Instagram: @thebroadwaybabble --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Babbling About Dear Evan Hansen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 71:47


    Hi All, Today we are talking about the hit show Dear Evan Hansen!!! The show opened in 2016 to rave reviews so it is about time I talked about it! The show discusses suicide and social anxieties so if you get personally triggered by those discussions please proceed with caution! I enlist the help of my friend Mary Kate to give you a crash course into the show. Remember to subscribe, rate and review. GO LIKE US ON FB!! https://www.facebook.com/pg/broadwaybabble/about/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Babbling about The Drowsy Chaperone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 41:57


    Need something for when you are feeling blue? Look no further, I enlisted three friends to discuss the Tony Award Winning 2006 musical, The Drowsy Chaperone. The story follows Man in Chair as he plays the audience his favorite 1920 Musical! Filled with great music, classic comedy, and musical theatre troupes, this show and podcast won't disappoint. Take a listen while Madeline Kraft, Olivia Coughlin, and Mallory Kostroff revisit this show. Pardon the Mic problems. Will be fixed in time for the next episode!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Babbling about Sunday in the Park With George

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 57:06


    Hi all! I have Broadway Stage Manager Theresa Flanagan with me to discuss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's "Sunday in the Park With George" that premiered in 1984. A special thanks to Theresa, who helped make a wonderful episode. This is a longer episode, but filled with AMAZING content. If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and Share this episode.  Please remain safe and abide by your states social distancing rules! But in the mean time, sit back, relax, and enjoy!  for more info: please follow me on instagram @Mahberry96 All songs are used in accordance of the Free Use Act under the umbrella of Commentary and Educational Purposes. No Copyright infringement is intended, --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Babbling about Hadestown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 42:42


    Hadestown opened on Broadway in the spring of 2019. Written by Anaïs Mitchell and directed by Rachel Chavkin. Hadestown tells the intertwining story of Orpheus/ Eurydice and Hades/ Persephone. Winning 8 Tony Awards, Hadestown is still going strong. Enjoy a chat I had with my friend Matthew Ackerman who saw the show with me in January. Enjoy  Remember to please subscribe, write a review, and share it with friends!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Babbling about She Loves Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 20:40


    Written in 1963, She Loves me tells a classic love story. For such an unknown musical everyone knows the plot as it became the basis of "You've Got Mail." This lost gem of a musical is truly one of the best musicals ever written. I go on a journey with... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Babbling about The Music Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 19:19


    While in Quarantine in France, listen while i discuss the Music Man! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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