The Peanut Gallery by MTH

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The Peanut Gallery is an intergenerational podcast featuring conversations about professional theater and the performing arts. Listen in as we discuss theater trends, the business of theater, and the power of live theatrical experiences ~ while sharing st


    • May 9, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 10 EPISODES


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    Revivals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 30:43


    In this episode George and Tim discuss the origin of musical revivals. How they came to be and why they are so popular.

    Art Through Pandemics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 29:24


    In this episode Tim and George discuss how theater and art has evolved through pandemics. Particularly how art changed during the early 1920s as a result of the 1918 flu pandemic and largely due to World War I. They also ponder how Theater can and will change as a result of the current Covid-19 crisis.

    Lerner and Loewe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 32:20


    In this episode George and Tim discuss the partnership of Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe. How they met and why their partnership worked so well, in spite of some rocky roads to Broadway for a few of their shows.

    Disruption in American Theater

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 32:02


    In this episode Tim and George discuss historical disruptions in the American theater, including the current COVID-19 crisis. How audiences and theater producers adapt and the importance of human connection.

    Cast Recordings and LPs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 29:00


    In this episode George and Tim discuss the thirty-three and a third long-playing record and the influence it had on Broadway cast recordings and marketing shows.

    Musical Partnerships

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 32:10


    In this episode Tim and George discuss the great partnerships in musical theater. From Rodgers & Hammerstein to the longest partnership ever - Kander & Ebb -- and ranking the top 5 of all time.

    The Scenic Evolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 29:42


    From operetta to classic musical theater to mega-musicals to essentialism, in this episode Tim and George discuss how the literal look of musicals have evolved over the last 100 years.

    Critics and Critiques

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 27:50


    Tim and George discuss the pitfalls of offering feedback on theater performances as well as the art of critiquing theater in print and on social media What's the point and is it still a real thing?

    The Evolution of R&H

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 29:24


    In this episode Tim and George discuss the evolution of Rodgers & Hammerstein; from their works apart to the prime of their careers. Furthermore, they discuss the evolution of R&H musicals and what the future may hold for their works.

    Introduction and the business of theater

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 25:33


    A short intro to your hosts, Tim and George, and their ideas on the business of theater.

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