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A weekly podcast hosted by Jon Pernisek, The Musical Man aims to shed new light on the nominees and winners of the Tony Award for Best Musical. Come for the commentary, stay for the cameos by some of your favorite Broadway icons, from Sweeney Todd and Eliza Doolittle to Dolly Levi and the Phantom of the Opera. It’s gonna be quite the journey down 42nd Street, so be sure to subscribe today! / @MusicalManPod on Twitter

Jon Pernisek


    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 10m AVG DURATION
    • 235 EPISODES

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    The Musical Man podcast is a delightful and engaging exploration of Tony-nominated and Tony Award-winning musicals. Hosted by Jonathan Pernisek, this podcast offers a perfect blend of entertainment, humor, and education for both musical theater enthusiasts and newcomers to the genre. With each episode, Pernisek dives deep into the history and intricacies of a specific musical, providing insightful commentary and analysis while maintaining a fun and lively atmosphere.

    One of the best aspects of The Musical Man is Pernisek's extensive knowledge and passion for the subject matter. His expertise shines through as he discusses the various aspects of each show, including plot, characters, music, lyrics, and performances. He brings a fresh perspective to these musicals, shedding light on lesser-known productions that may not have received widespread recognition. Additionally, Pernisek's witty and humorous commentary keeps the podcast entertaining throughout. His ability to balance informative content with lighthearted banter creates an enjoyable listening experience.

    Another strong point of The Musical Man is its inclusivity in terms of the types of musical theater covered. Pernisek explores a wide range of shows from different eras, genres, and styles. Whether it's a classic Broadway hit or an off-Broadway gem, he gives equal attention and appreciation to all forms of musical theater. This diverse selection allows listeners to discover new favorites or gain a deeper understanding of shows they may already know.

    While there are limited negative aspects to The Musical Man podcast, it can be noted that some episodes may not resonate with every listener. Personal tastes in musical theater can vary significantly, so there may be instances where individuals do not connect with or enjoy certain episodes covering specific shows. However, this is subjective and does not detract from the overall quality of the podcast.

    In conclusion, The Musical Man is a must-listen for any fan of musical theater or anyone looking to expand their knowledge of the genre. Jonathan Pernisek's expertise, enthusiasm, and humor make for an entertaining and educational podcast that will delight both casual listeners and theater aficionados. The Musical Man is a testament to the love and appreciation of musical theater while providing a platform for in-depth discussions and analysis.



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    Latest episodes from The Musical Man

    208. Tintypes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 60:45


    In which the Musical Man is struck by a Wabash cannonball; poisoned by a loaf of shortnin' bread baked by a wayfaring stranger and the maiden with dreamy eyes; pitied by nobody; and buried five miles north of Toyland. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    207. Aladdin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 93:10


    In which the Musical Man accepts the call to high adventure by climbing over these palace walls alongside Babkak, Omar, Aladdin, and Kassim. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    206. Shuffle Along, Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 94:02


    In which the Musical Man is instructed to dance around the one with that comedy chorus girl while entertaining memories of you. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

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    205. The Apple Tree

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 75:34


    In which the Musical Man becomes friends with and develops feelings for the gorgeous Eve while navigating this beautiful, beautiful world. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    204. The Full Monty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 67:53


    In which the Musical Man hides Michael Jordan's ball under a big ass rock. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    203. Matilda The Musical

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 93:28


    In which the Musical Man is accused of being loud, quiet, naughty, and pathetic by a bunch of revolting children. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    The Snub Club: The Great Gatsby / The Grand Tour / Paint Your Wagon (A Patreon Release)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 98:08


    In which the Musical Man spends new money on one extraordinary thing while passing through Rumson. Original Air Date: November 27, 2024. Interested in hearing every episode of The Snub Club? Become a $10/month Patron today by visiting patreon.com/musicalmanpod!

    202. American Idiot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 73:31


    In which the Musical Man spends his last night on Earth cruising the Boulevard of Broken Dreams with his favorite son, St. Jimmy. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    201. Half a Sixpence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 69:04


    In which the Musical Man - having absolutely no money to burn - is relieved to learn from a proper gentleman that the party's on the house. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    200. Titanic

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 94:38


    In which the Musical Man (operating undercover as a lady's maid) slowly makes his way to the lifeboats with the goal of turning Mr. Andrews' vision into a reality. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    199. Fela!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 76:27


    In which the Musical Man buys some expensive shit and studies to become a teacher, a lover, a zombie, and a gentleman. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    198. Tango Argentino

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 81:27


    In which the Musical Man watches as the dance floor fills with the sound of the orchestra, and under the spotlights, the marionettes embrace. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    197. Billy Elliot: The Musical

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 80:07


    In which the Musical Man goes deep into the ground so he can pay the electricity bill and perform an angry dance on Maggie Thatcher's corpse. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

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    196. They're Playing Our Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 66:58


    In which the Musical Man attempts to fill in the words without fallin', if only just for tonight. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    195. The Me Nobody Knows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 71:19


    In which the Musical Man and the dream babies sabotage the war babies before escaping on a white horse. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    194. & Juliet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 72:58


    In which the Musical Man becomes larger than life by agreeing to blow everybody. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    193. A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 58:58


    In which the Musical Man shows his famous feet to Nelson, Louise, Natasha, Samovar the Lawyer, and the Japanese Sandman. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    192. Oh Captain!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 74:01


    In which the Musical Man has an illicit affair with Captain Henry St. James in a very proper town where love is hell and the citizens keep it simple. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    191. MJ The Musical

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 90:30


    In which the Musical Man is abducted by the bad man in the mirror and locked inside a dancing machine with Billie Jean, the notorious smooth criminal. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    190. Frozen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 78:17


    In which the Musical Man is attacked by a monster who does not believe in true love, rejects the idea that love is an open door, and categorically refuses to let it go. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    189. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 85:12


    In which the Musical Man confiscates a Paris original and teaches Rosemary how to succeed the company way during his coffee break. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    188. My One and Only

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 77:50


    In which the Musical Man studies the funny face of a little jazz bird who was recently arrested for kickin' the clouds away. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    187. Passion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 69:57


    In which the Musical Man stops loving you for forty days so he can eavesdrop on the soldiers' gossip. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    186. A Little Night Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 92:41


    In which the Musical Man asks the miller's son to send in the clowns and arranges several liaisons for a weekend in the country. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    The King and I (1999) (A Patreon Release)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 98:28


    In which the Musical Man hears the story of The King and I as interpreted by the creators of The Fox and the Hound, The King's Speech, and Willy McBean and His Magic Machine. If you're watching along, the movie starts at 11:43! Original Air Date: 1/17/24. Interested in hearing all of our Bonus Episodes? Become a $1/month Patron today by visiting patreon.com/musicalmanpod!

    TV-VIP: Jem (A Patreon Release)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 95:02


    In which the TV-VIP escapes a nightmare by performing a bit of Broadway magic. Original Air Date: 9/20/23. Interested in hearing every episode of TV-VIP? Become a $3/month Patron today by visiting patreon.com/musicalmanpod!

    185. Wonderful Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 82:06


    In which the Musical Man teaches a quiet girl from Ohio one hundred easy ways to pass the football. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    184. Cry-Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 72:26


    In which the Musical Man, having previously been made a little upset by misery, agony, helplessness, hopelessness, heartache, and woe, declares that nothing bad's ever gonna happen again. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    183. Million Dollar Quartet

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 52:48


    In which the Musical Man recounts his vision of a real wild child hurling great balls of fire at a hound dog named Long Tall Sally who weighs sixteen tons. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    182. Flower Drum Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 82:29


    In which the Musical Man scolds the other generation for ordering chop suey on Grant Avenue when a hundred million miracles are scheduled for next Sunday. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    181. Illya Darling

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 70:59


    In which the Musical Man hides out in the Golden Land so he can rehearse Yorgo's Dance, the Taverna Dance, and the Medea Tango. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    180. Oh, What A Lovely War!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 62:45


    In which the Musical Man does what he can to keep the home fires burning while spending Christmas Day in the cookhouse with Joe Soap's army.

    179. A Strange Loop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 79:20


    In which the Musical Man periodically lends a sympathetic ear to those who live for today and have trouble maintaining boundaries. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    178. Newsies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 73:18


    In which the Musical Man, having resolved to seize the day, usurps the King of New York once and for all before fleeing to Santa Fe. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    177. Redhead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 53:46


    In which the Musical Man manages to cure Erbie Fitch's twitch while avoiding the terrifying gaze of two faces in the dark. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    176. Curtains

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 61:06


    In which the Musical Man learns that coffee shop nights are a tough act to follow when you're in the same boat with show people from Kansasland. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration (A Patreon Release)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 94:53


    In which the Musical Man marvels at wild wolves and a manic Martin Short. If you're watching along, the commentary starts at 04:51! Original Air Date: December 22, 2022. Interested in hearing all of our Bonus Episodes? Become a $1/month Patron today by visiting patreon.com/musicalmanpod!

    175. Coco

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 71:43


    In which the Musical Man avoids a fiasco by sporting a brand new dress on the corner of the Rue Cambon. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    174. My Fair Lady

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 116:24


    In which the Musical Man monitors the rain in Spain from a secure vantage point on the street where you live. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    173. Moulin Rouge! The Musical

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 72:13


    In which the Musical Man (acting in the name of truth, beauty, freedom and love) swings from a chandelier so that he may catch the sparkling diamond. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    172. Girl From The North Country

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 76:07


    In which the Musical Man gets knocked on his ass by an idiot wind while attempting to read a sign on the window. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    171. The Civil War

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 71:34


    In which the Musical Man prepares for Judgment Day by tearing apart an old gray coat with these hands. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    170. Spring Awakening

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 58:44


    In which the Musical Man is totally fucked. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    169. How Now, Dow Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 68:09


    In which the Musical Man gets into big trouble while conducting a little investigation. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    168. The Scottsboro Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 75:51


    In which the Musical Man has nothin' to shout about on the subject of financial advice. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    167. High Spirits

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 69:35


    In which the Musical Man, having been informed that something is coming to tea, stops talking to you long enough to move faster than sound. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    166. The Who's Tommy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 67:28


    In which the Musical Man enjoys a cup of tea with Captain Walker, Sally Simpson, and the Acid Queen during an amazing journey with the Pinball Wizard. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    165. Romance / Romance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 63:33


    In which the Musical Man entertains romantic notions about the women of Vienna after checking into a rustic country inn. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    164. Cabaret

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 116:05


    In which the Musical Man gets married to a perfectly marvelous pineapple after stealing money from two ladies. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    163. Fosse

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 66:19


    In which the Musical Man has a threesome with Cool Hand Luke and Mr. Bojangles in the Crunchy Granola suite. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

    162. West Side Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 110:29


    In which the Musical Man fails to play it cool after getting lost somewhere between America and the dance at the gym. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

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