Let's Make A Musical

Listen to the final studio recordings of PRESS START as Denver and Brian narrate the last chapter of creating this original musical.

Listen to Denver and Brian read and sing through the entire 45-minute first draft of PRESS START!

Brian and Denver prepare the script for a full live read-through to be published next week!

  Brian and Denver are back with completed drafts of the hero song and the sidekick song. 

Brian gives an update on the reason for the brief hiatus.  

Listen to a draft of the opening number orchestrated with 8-bit synthesizers, plus Brian and Denver chat about updates they've been making throughout the script.

Brian and Denver talk through some news scenes as they complete the first draft of the show.

Revising Scene 2, adding a new character, and fleshing out Off-Camera Moment #3.

Working out the new Scene 2 in which the characters come up with the idea to put on a musical fundraiser.

Denver chats about another musical in development at Beat by Beat, TUT, TUT!, plays some exclusive musical clips from the show.

Denver gives an update on a new show element and a small adjustment to Toadstool's heroic moment.

Inspired by Red Nose Day, Denver and Brian rewrite the outline and clarify the message of the show.

Brian and Denver talk through their process of creating the first hero song. 

Listen to the first draft of the Villain Song and the new Sidekick characters. Plus, writer's block!

Listen to a live performance of the complete opening number by Denver and Brian. Plus a chat about all 18 characters in the show, and writer's block!

Denver and Brian explore how and why musical theatre left the mainstream music scene, plus Denver's experience in Nashville. And how much do lyrics really matter?

Listen to the Pac Man song grow from a few rough lyrics to a full 8-bit vocal recording. Plus a comedy monologue for Karate Guy/Girl.

Writer and Producer Jason Koffeman listens to Denver and Brian pitch the show so far, gives notes on the outline, and chats about common pitfalls for writers and the importance of respecting the craft.

Listen to a draft of the new opening number, discover how Denver and Brian deal with the deus ex machina (contrived plot device), find out how our video game chararacters struggle in staying relevant and help pick the show's title.

Denver chats with writer and lyricist Betina Hershey about her start as a musical theatre performer, the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop, and her process of writing lyrics.

Denver and Brian dig deep into the real reason the heroes need these rings to play on. They also play a full 8-bit version of the Toadstool song, and demonstrate the importance of music in conveying the specific emotion of a character. Finally they give a short preview of the opening number, plus writer's block!

A complete scene outline of the show so far, a full performance of the climactic song “The Final Level”, plus Writer’s Block! Also, Denver and Brian announce the winner of the Production Kit Giveaway!

Listen to two versions of the protagonists' "I Want" song and give your feedback on which you like best! Plus Denver and Brian chat in detail about writing musical theatre lyrics, plus a preview of a couple new scenes. Let's Make A Musical is a podcast for fans of musical theatre, musicals and Broadway. Produced by Beat by Beat Press (www.bbbpress.com).

The musical continues to evolve as Denver and Brian flesh out the first 8 scenes, plus a short chat about what makes video game music unique. And writer’s block!

Denver and Brian flesh out the Toadstool character, plus how to write for young actors. Let's Make A Musical is a podcast for fans of musical theatre, musicals and Broadway. Produced by Beat by Beat Press (www.bbbpress.com).  

Brian drives the bus on this episode as he and Denver give you a preview of the 8-bit music style they're going for, chat about characters and the overall structure.  Let's Make A Musical is a podcast for fans of musical theatre, musicals and Broadway. Produced by Beat by Beat Press (www.bbbpress.com).

In their quest to create a new musical called "Press Start", Denver and Brian chat about fun potential song moments, the opening number, and a potential subplot. Plus, some Broadway trivia facts and a new segment called "Writer's Block"! Let's Make A Musical is a podcast for fans of musical theatre, musicals and Broadway.. Produced by Beat by Beat Press (www.bbbpress.com).

Welcome! In this first episode Denver and Brian talk about how they came up with the idea of their new musical, and what this podcast is all about.  Let's Make A Musical is a podcast for fans of musical theatre, musicals and Broadway. Produced by Beat by Beat Press (www.bbbpress.com).