Podcast appearances and mentions of Howard Ashman

This is a bittersweet day on Backstage Babble. I am proud to present my interview, recorded in January 2025, with legendary Broadway dancer and choreographer Edie Cowan. Ms. Cowan passed away on May 22, 2025 at the age of 88. It is a very sad loss for theater lovers everywhere, and I hope this interview will give you a sense of her humor, talent, and unique spark. Tune in to hear some of the stories of her wonderful career, including how the original production of OKLAHOMA inspired her love of theater, why Carol Haney selected her for FUNNY GIRL, the changes made to “Cornet Man” and “Rat-a-Tat-Tat,” replacing George Sanders with Clive Revill in SHERRY, working with a cast of veterans on the tour of FOLLIES, finding her take on the role of Lily St. Regis in ANNIE, the advice she got from Dorothy Loudon, how the whole original company of ANNIE ended up getting fired, how her role in Equity led to being involved in the MISS SAIGON conflict, how she met Howard Ashman at Indiana University, casting the Urchins in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, choreographing “Mushnik and Son,” why the show belongs off-Broadway, how she ended up working for the State Department, and so much more. You won't want to miss this interview with a true theater veteran.

The Webby Award-winning podcast THE MAGICAL MAKING OF ALADDIN ON BROADWAY is back with this special episode, paying tribute to the legendary lyricist, Howard Ashman, whose impact on Disney and musical theatre as a whole can still be felt today.  Listen to Alan Menken (Composer), Thomas Schumacher (Producer), Danny Troob (Orchestrator), Casey Nicholaw (Director/Choreographer), Jonathan Freeman (original Broadway cast Jafar), and Bill Lauch recount stories of Howard, and share the importance of his work on ALADDIN, all these years later.  Hosted by Frank DiLella, this podcast will take you on a journey through the life of the brilliant mind behind the lyrics of THE LITTLE MERMAID, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, ALADDIN, and more. This is more than a tribute—it's a reminder of the power of storytelling, the magic of music, and a legacy that lives on, every night the curtain rises.

Composer Alan Menken is the winner of more Academy Awards in competitive categories than any other living person. He's best known for his scores for the animated Disney films including The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast. His first big hit was the musical Little Shop Of Horrors - one of several he created with lyricist Howard Ashman, his longtime writing partner. Other stage musicals include Sister Act, The Hunchback Of Notre Dame, and Hercules, which recently opened in London's West End. Alan Menken also wrote the scores for Disney films Mirror Mirror, Enchanted and Tangled. As well as eight Academy Awards, he has also won eleven Grammys, seven Golden Globes, two Emmys and a Tony Award.Alan talks to John Wilson about his childhood in New York and the expectations of his parents that he would follow family tradition and become a dentist like his father. A musical talent from a young age, he recalls how seeing Walt Disney's Fantasia was the start of thinking about the marriage of music with story and images. Despite initial ambitions to be a singer-songwriter, enrolling in a workshop in New York for musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists led by composer Lehmann Engel taught him how to write for the stage. It is also through Engel that he met lyricist and director Howard Ashman with whom he went on to write many of the hit scores credited as the driving force behind the Disney Renaissance of the 1980s and 1990s. Tragically, Howard Ashman was diagnosed with HIV in 1988 and died at the age of 40 in 1991.Producer: Edwina Pitman

Prepare-se para alimentar sua paixão por musicais com o nosso novo episódio sobre o clássico off-Broadway "A Pequena Loja dos Horrores"! Mergulhe na história peculiar de Seymour Krelborn, um florista azarado que encontra uma planta misteriosa com um apetite insaciável por... sangue!Vamos explorar a mente brilhante por trás desta obra-prima do humor negro e rock and roll, o talentoso letrista e dramaturgo Howard Ashman (parceiro de Alan Menken em tantos sucessos da Disney). Relembraremos a icônica adaptação cinematográfica de 1986, dirigida por Frank Oz, que trouxe Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene e uma Audrey II ainda mais faminta para as telas.E claro, não poderíamos deixar de lado os maiores hits que fazem plateias cantarem até hoje, como a contagiante "Skid Row (Downtown)", a doce e nostálgica "Somewhere That's Green", a hilária "Dentist!", o dueto romântico inesquecível "Suddenly, Seymour" e o chamado faminto de Audrey II em "Feed Me (Git It)".Sintonize e prepare-se para muitas curiosidades e risadas com este musical que conquistou corações (e alimentou plantas carnívoras) por décadas!Apresentação:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@liviamulder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edição: Lívia LeãoEmail: lihnumlivro@hotmail.com

SMILE, a musical by Howard Ashman and Marvin Hamlisch about a teen beauty pageant may not have won the crown when it premiered on Broadway back in 1986, but it was the winner of this year's "Flop Shop" PATREON! poll. We're hoping now a few more people will know just how important this musical is! Director, podcaster, and educator Robert W. Schneider joins us just having finished directing a production of this lesser-known gem. Tune in to hear all about the original production and how the show was received by audiences in 2025. Be sure to follow Rob on Instagram @robwschneider and learn more about his theatre company at The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company If you enjoyed this episode, check out last year's winner of the "Flop Shop" poll: STEEL PIER with Colden Lamb Join us at ⁠PATREON!⁠ for bonus episodes, contests, and polls! Don't forget to like and share our episodes on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠. We have fun playlists on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ to keep you company in between episodes and be sure to check out our ⁠⁠TeePublic Store⁠⁠ where our profits from the designs are donated to ⁠⁠Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS⁠⁠. More than anything, thank you for being an important part of this podcasting community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, lil onions, we're kicking off extended mainfeed coverage of Disney films from childhood, or what is more specifically known as the Disney Renaissance. The best place to start is at the beginning with 1989's The Little Mermaid! Carie manages to keep the big baby tears back as they unravel the story of Princess Ariel of Atlantic, a mermaid who wants to be part of the human world. After trading her voice to a sea witch to get the guy, she'll have to work fast to ensure she's not reduced to haunted seaweed as a pawn in some beef between her father and auntie. Carie describes an actual physiological relationship with the music and lyrics of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, and Ross recalls a very specific affinity for a King Triton figurine.  SUPPORT US ON PATREON! 

Achoo! We're falling in love with the one and only Faith Prince. You Might Know Her From Modern Family, Emily in Paris, Melissa & Joey, Spin City, My Father the Hero, The Last Dragon, and Broadway productions of Guys & Dolls, A Catered Affair, Bells Are Ringing, and BOOP!  Faith talked to us about grounding her character, Valentina, in the cartoonish plot of BOOP!, coping with fame during her star-making turn in Guys & Dolls, and leaning on her co-star Gerard Depardieu in one of her first leading roles on camera in My Father the Hero.  Faith also shared stories from working as a Broadway replacement in the cumbersome costume of Ursula in The Little Mermaid and the notoriously “realistic” production of Anne as Miss Hannigan. All that, plus working with theatre legends like Jerome Robbins, Abe Burrows, Betty Comden & Adolph Green, doing dialect work at Joey Lawrence and Lily Collins, doing her best Cyndi Lauper in cult fave The Last Dragon (and making pals with Berry Gordy, and working with Jean Smart and Mary McDonnell in the short-lived High Society.   This one was a HOOT.  Patreon: www.patreon.com/youmightknowherfrom Follow us on social media: @youmightknowherfrom || @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this episode: Evergreen topics for Anne and Damian: Tyne Daly in Gypsy, Grease, Spice Girls track listings, we look like cats in Heathcliff, the cast of Mannequin 2 aka is it Jonathan Silverman, no it's William Ragsdale in Herman's Head, Sex and the City/AJLT Cynthia Nixon's kitchen tour Tom and Lorenzo and their SJP adventure Plays Valentina in Boop on Broadway We love Dancer/Choreographer Rachelle Rak Coughing as Adelaide was tougher than talking and singing in character voice Bob Saget used his stand-up to differentiate himself from Danny Tanner  Nathan & Adelaide are famously the SOUBRETTES in Guys & Dolls so Jerry Zaks put them forward instead of Sky and Sarah (this changed how future productions positioned the 2 couples)  Jerry Mitchell says it's important to pass the baton down to the next generation of musical theatre stars Arthur Laurents aka “the meanest man in show-business”, Jerry Gutierrez, Abe Burrows, Comden & Green, Sondheim, Barishnykov, Howard Ashman, Jack Plotnick, Tina Landau,  My Father the Hero w/ Gerard Depardieu “Dirty Books” from The Last Dragon / Suzanne de Passe and Berry Gordy produced the soundtrack. Berry Gordy took her OUT and called her “baby” “One More Time” in First Wives Club “How do you know if someone has lived through trauma — by the way they get someone who doesn't like them, to like them.” Cole Escola of Oh, Mary! on CBS Sunday Morning Was in first 6 episodes of High Society with Jean Smart and Mary McDonnell (based on AbFab and Faith played the Saffy character) Faith Prince's “Men” from Nick & Nora. The show was a notorious flop. Arthur told Faith she was making a big mistake by leaving show to do Guys & Dolls. Mary Rodgers told her she could find a way into Anna through Gertrude Lawrence, who was a comedienne.  Was offered the role of Audrey in the original Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors Went to CCM with Jim Walton Had taken the revue, Scrambled Feet and was doing an IBM industrial so couldn't' take LSOH Lance Roberts is currently in Just in Time Ellen Greene did Adelaide at The Hollywood Bowl  Studied Donna Murphy who she replaced in The King & I and then did Wonderful Town (at LA Opera) Katie Finneran talked with us about James Lapine's realistic interpretation of Annie and Miss Hannigan in the 2012 revival. Said it was a challenge in the NYT. Re the 2012 revival of Annie: Andrea McArdle said “I didn't know we were doing Secret Garden” Associate Director Wes Grantham LOVES HUMOR, unlike Lapine Martin Charnin & Charles Strouse KISSED HER FEET when they visited her backstage John Doyle who directed A Catered Affair also backs away from the humor We love Bells are Ringing - Faith starred in the 2001 Broadway revival. Difficult because of Mitchell Maxwell who produced Had to ride an actor in Grey's Anatomy because character's IUD got stuck on her ex-husband's Prince Albert penis piercing Does some great character work in the indie film Our Very Own (got gig from doing reading of The Women with Allison Janney) IMDB lists her on an ep of Mad Men. INCORRECT. Martin Short was in Dennis Quaid movie, Innerspace My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies was an incredible, formative concert Managing Ursula costume in The Little Mermaid was worse than managing the wig in her Lifetime movie with Kathleen Turner, Friends at Last Vicki Lewis told us she held Dixie Carter's spit cup in a production of Mame she was in with Faith Christopher Walken kept pickled things in the pockets of his costume during James Joyce's The Dead (Marni Nixon was also in the show) We interviewed Annaleigh Ashford who is maybe made  in the mold of Faith Prince Damian is seeing an Italian production of Cats / Anne is seeing her nephew do Grease Jr.  in Sicily DUCK ASS HAIR for Danny Zuko

Tonight on the show, we're diving into a trio of cult-favorite musicals that blur the lines between horror, comedy, camp, and tragedy: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975, starring Tim Curry), Little Shop of Horrors (1986, starring Rick Moranis), and the 2001 filmed stage production of Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical, featuring David Hasselhoff in a career-defining dual performance.At first glance, these might seem like wildly different productions—ranging from glam-rock alien chaos to doo-wop-infused plant horror, to a dark, gothic tale of split identity—but together they tell a broader story about how musical theater has embraced monstrosity as metaphor. Each of these works asks: What happens when the line between man and monster blurs? What desires are we really afraid of? And can we sing our way through the madness?Tim Curry's Frank-N-Furter is a force of nature—part scientist, part seducer, part destroyer. Rocky Horror was a revolution in form and content, upending gender norms, mocking genre tropes, and creating an interactive cult ritual that has endured for nearly 50 years. It's a cultural milestone not just because of what it is, but because of what it unleashed—a safe space for the weird, the queer, and the outsider.Rick Moranis' Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors gives us a very different kind of mad scientist: a nebbish pushover corrupted by power, ambition, and a bloodthirsty plant. The film (based on the Howard Ashman and Alan Menken stage musical) blends 1960s Motown stylings with Faustian tragedy, capturing the dark side of the American dream—and warning us what happens when we feed the things that promise us love and success.And then there's Jekyll and Hyde, the most classical of the three, but perhaps the most psychologically intense. Hasselhoff's performance—often memed, but undeniably committed—gives us a musical take on Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless story of duality. It's a sweeping, gothic powerhouse of repression, temptation, and the dangers of scientific hubris—a thematic cousin to both Frank-N-Furter and Seymour in ambition and eventual ruin.Reviewing these three together allows us to trace how musicals have uniquely adapted horror and moral ambiguity to the stage and screen. From parody to tragedy to grand melodrama, these stories use music to heighten emotion, build absurdity, and expose the deep fears and fantasies lurking behind every monstrous transformation.So grab your fishnets, your gardening shears, or your top hat and cane—we're about to explore the darker, stranger side of musical theater, where the monsters are often the ones singing the loudest.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

Nebbish Seymour Krelborn finds an extraterrestrial plant that offers him everything he wants—fame, money, the love of his coworker Audrey—in return for fresh human blood. What started as a 1960 Roger Corman schlockfest is turned into a campy musical from the guys who brought us… The Little Mermaid? Wait, really? Starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Vincent Gardenia, Steve Martin, and Bill Murray. Written by Howard Ashman. Music by Alan Menkin. Directed by Frank Oz

This week The Sound Kitchen is full to bursting! We have two guest chefs with us: Ruben Myers (Paul's son) and Mathilde Owensby Daguzan (my daughter) for a familial round-up of your fellow listener's New Year Resolutions and Wishes, so join in the fun! Just click on the “Play” button above and enjoy! Hello everyone! Welcome to The Sound Kitchen weekly podcast, published every Saturday – here on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts. You'll hear the winner's names announced and the week's quiz question, along with all the other ingredients you've grown accustomed to: your letters and essays, “On This Day”, quirky facts and news, interviews, and great music … so be sure and listen every week.Here's the music you heard on this week's program: “Be Our Guest” by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman; “Auld Lang Syne”, performed by the Glenn Miller Orch, and “New Year Resolution” by M. Cross, R. Catron, and W. Parker, performed by Otis Redding and Carla Thomas.The quiz will be back next Saturday, 11 January, with the answer to the question about the legislative elections in Senegal. Be sure and tune in! 

Today, I am thrilled to announce my episode with star of stage and screen Annie Golden. Tune in to hear some of the stories of her legendary career, including being discovered by Milos Forman at CBGB's, how Marc Shaiman played her HAIR audition, why LEADER OF THE PACK didn't work on Broadway, how her role in ASSASSINS was inspired by Kate Bush, learning from Colleen Dewhurst during AH, WILDERNESS!, rehearsing with Kathleen Freeman for THE FULL MONTY, recording demos for HAIRSPRAY, being directed by Howard Ashman in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, workshopping BROADWAY BOUNTY HUNTER at the West Bank Cafe, performing with Veanne Cox in NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CLASS OF '86, and so much more. Don't miss this in-depth conversation with a theater veteran. 

One of the last show's Mickey-Jo saw this year was a British regional theatre's revival of the musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS... which used British regional accents! The show, created by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, is currently running at the Sheffield Crucible and stars Colin Ryan and Georgina Onuorah as Seymour and Audrey, with Sam Buttery as the iconic Audrey II. Check out this full review to find out what Mickey-Jo made of this production's bold departures and creative choices... • 00:00 | introduction 02:54 | the material 07:22 | this production 21:21 | the performances • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with Tony-winning director Michael Mayer, whose musical SWEPT AWAY is playing on Broadway through December 15th. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his legendary career, including the process of bringing SWEPT AWAY to Broadway, how Howard Ashman inspired his revival of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, working with new faces on SPRING AWAKENING and AMERICAN IDIOT, how Giulietta Massina inspired his take on FUNNY GIRL, working with Charles Schulz on YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, directing MARNIE and GROUNDED at the Metropolitan Opera, the process of reviving ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER, a last-minute switch with UNCLE VANYA, working with Arthur Miller on AFTER THE FALL and A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, his current work on GALILEO, and so much more. You won't want to miss this in-depth conversation with one of Broadway's best directors. 

Join us down on Skid Row with our latest episode - "Somewhere That's Mean: Settling Scores Feasts on Little Shop of Horrors." Categorizing LSOH (with music by Alan Menken and lyrics/book by Howard Ashman) is a bit tricky. Here's our best effort: it's a genre-crossing cult classic chamber musical with elements of dark comedy, horror (obviously), and sci-fi with a ton of catchy Motown-inspired earworms and a giant puppet. Phew. While the musical does venture into heavier themes of ambition, morality, sadism, and the dangers of unchecked desire, the story is balanced with moments of humor and genuine heart, particularly in Seymour's tender interactions with Audrey, who dreams of escaping her abusive relationship and finding a better life.  Join us as we discover and discuss the roots of this campy, brilliant, B-movie inspired musical and have a bloody good time along the way."   The cast and creative team of the original production of “Little Shop of Horrors.” In the front at center are Howard Ashman, left, wearing plaid, and Alan Menken, lying on the floor. Howard Ashman directing Ellen Greene, who played Audrey. “He just loved me, and when a director just adores your creativity, your creativity blooms,” she said.

Bien avant de donner sa voix à une petite sirène, le duo formé par Alan Menken et Howard Ashman s'est aventuré dans une petite boutique horrifique de la banlieue new yorkaise.Une plante carnivore, un choeur de chanteuses et une critique du capitalisme dans la même comédie musicale ? Impossible ? Et pourtant, ce sont tous les éléments que l'on peut retrouver dans La Petite Boutique des Horreurs ! Dans ce nouvel épisode de Musical Avenue - Le Podcast, Philémon et Florian ont enfilé leurs plus beaux gants de jardinage pour parler de ce film pour le moins insolite réalisé par Frank Oz.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Elise and Marcelo talk about the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical Little Shop of Horrors and the 1986 film adaptation, plus the original The Little Shop of Horrors directed by Roger Corman.

durée : 01:28:55 - Joyeux anniversaire Alan Menken (2/3) : King of Disney - par : Laurent Valière - Contre toute attente, Alan Menken est appellé en 1986 par son collaborateur Howard Ashman aux studios Disney. A eux deux, ils vont redorer le blason du studio en lui offrant coup sur coup 3 énormes succès "La Petite Sirène", "La Belle et la Bête" et "Aladdin". - réalisé par : Céline Parfenoff

Little Shop of Horrors is one of the more fun and popular musicals ever! The story of a man-eating plant is encased in a score of the most memorable musical score ever (by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken), including “Suddenly Seymour” and “Somewhere That's Green.” Joining in the conversation are the leads: Jimmy Hogan (who plays Seymour […]

In this episode, writer John Verderber discusses Rodgers and Hart musicals of the late 1930s and early 1940s, focusing on Babes in Arms, The Boys from Syracuse, and Pal Joey. We also talk about the song "Disneyland" from Howard Ashman and Marvin Hamlisch's 1986 musical Smile. You can write to scenetosong@gmail.com with a comment or question about an episode or about musical theater, or if you'd like to be a podcast guest. Follow on Instagram at @ScenetoSong, on X/Twitter at @SceneSong, and on Facebook at “Scene to Song with Shoshana Greenberg Podcast.” And be sure to sign up for the new monthly e-newsletter at scenetosong.substack.com. Contribute to the Patreon. The theme music is by Julia Meinwald. Music played in this episode: "This Funny World" from Betsy "I Wish I Were in Love Again" from Babes in Arms "Where or When" from Babes in Arms "The Lady is a Tramp" from Babes in Arms “Prologue” from The Boys from Syracuse “I Had Twins” from The Boys from Syracuse "Can't You Do a Friend a Favor" from A Connecticut Yankee "Disneyland" from Smile

Mannlegi þátturinn fór í dag aftur í loftið og við höfum undanfarin haust farið yfir það sem leik- og sviðslistahúsin eru með á döfinni í vetur. Við byrjuðum norður á Akureyri, þar er nýtekinn við starfi leikhússtjóra Bergur Þór Ingólfsson. Hann var í beinni útsendingu frá hljóðveri RÚV fyrir norðan og sagði okkur frá því sem verður á fjölunum á Akureyri í vetur. Svo fengum við fyrsta vinkil haustsins frá Guðjóni Helga Ólafssyni. Vinkill dagsins fjallar um búsetu manna og hvað það er sem ræður því að við setjumst að á sumum stöðum en ekki öðrum, til dæmis hvers vegna enn er blómleg byggð í Vestmannaeyjum en ekki á eyjunni St. Kildu úti fyrir Suðureyjum Skotlands, sem þó fóstraði mannabyggðir í tvöþúsund ár. Svo var það lesandi vikunnar, við héldum sem sagt áfram að fá áhugaverða einstaklinga í Mannlega þáttinn á mánudögum til þess að deila með okkur bókum og höfundum sem þau hafa verið að lesa og hvaða bækur og höfundar hafa haft mest áhrif á í gegnum tíðina. Lesandi vikunnar í dag var Birgitta Björg Guðmarsdóttir, rithöfundur og tónlistarkona, en hún hefur lokið við sína aðra bók sem kemur út síðar í haust. Birgitta sagði okkur frá nýju bókinni og því sem hún hefur verið að lesa. Hún talaði um eftirfarandi bækur: Prophet Song e. Paul Lynch Heaven e. Mieko Kawakami Orlandó e. Virginíu Woolf The Argonauts eftir Maggie Nelson God bless you Mr. Rosewater e. Kurt Vonnegut Milkman e. Anna Burns Tónlist í þættinum: Lífið er lotterí / Þrjú á palli (erlent þjóðlag, texti Jónas Árnason) Snögglega Baldur / Kristinn Óli Haraldsson og Birta Sólveig Söring Þórisdóttir (Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, texti Magnús Þór Jónsson) Blúndustelpa / Ólafur Kram (Birgitta Björg Guðmarsdóttir og Ólafur Kram) UMSJÓN GUÐRÚN GUNNARSDÓTTIR OG GUNNAR HANSSON

My guest this week is Dr Jason Durant, a New York based therapist who kicked himself out of the closet with some help from jam bands and a crush on a straight boy. It was discovering The Grateful Dead while at a Christian college that helped him come to terms with himself. And a job on a pot farm that led him to complete a degree in psychology.Jason has a new book out about his experiences, entitled Boy From the North Country: A Queer Therapist Looks Back at Overcoming Trauma With Mindfulness. There's a link to where you can find it in the description of this episode.We'll have that conversation in a moment. First, a quick heads-up that just this week I've posted a new video over on YouTube — it's the story of Howard Ashman, and how a gay hippie who just wanted to put on fun shows with his friends wound up revolutionizing Broadway and Disney. That's at YouTube.com/mattbaume.Also, if you're enjoying The Sewers of Paris, I hope you'll consider supporting the show on Patreon. Patrons get access to an exclusive Discord server, stickers and books in the mail, bonus videos, and more. You can join the Patreon at patreon.com/mattbaume.And you may also enjoy my other projects — like my YouTube videos for a queer look at movie and television history, my weekly livestreams on Twitch, my book Hi Honey, I'm Homo!, and my email newsletter. Or you might like Matt's So-Cast Pod, a podcast about the 90s TV series My So-Called Life.

As you may have heard, I have a new YouTube video coming this weekend about Howard Ashman, the lyricist behind The Little Mermaid among many other works. So for this week's episode, we're diving into the Sewers archives to revisit my 2016 interview with artist Terry Blas. Terry was inspired to become an artist after seeing The Little Mermaid — and it helped him figure out how he could navigate the world wearing a variety of hats: Nerdy, Hispanic, Mormon, gay, comic illustrator.In the near-decade since I first interviewed Terry, he's produced some fantastic comics, all of which you should check out — Lifetime Passes, Hotel Dare, Dead Weight, as well as biographical books about Cesar Chavez and Frida Kahlo just to name a few. I got a huge kick out of listening back to this conversation with Terry, knowing how much success was about to come his way.We'll have that conversation in a moment. If you're enjoying The Sewers of Paris, I hope you'll consider supporting the show on Patreon. Patrons get access to an exclusive Discord server, stickers and books in the mail, bonus videos, and more. You can join the Patreon at patreon.com/mattbaume.And you may also enjoy my other projects — like my YouTube videos for a queer look at movie and television history, my weekly livestreams on Twitch, my book Hi Honey, I'm Homo!, and my email newsletter. Or you might like Matt's So-Cast Pod, a podcast about the 90s TV series My So-Called Life.

Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by writer/producer Kenny Neibart for another movie musical – this one very near and dear to our hearts. For Frank Oz's 1986 film, we discuss gender performance, stage to screen changes, advanced puppetry, Howard Ashman's incredible pen, and – you knew it was coming – the Muppets.Follow us on Twitter and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off

In this episode we discuss Disney's resurgence and the making of Beauty and the Beast, Howard Ashman and Alan Menken's contributions to the film, its many Academy Award nominations, and its enduring legacy of success. We also look back through Jodie Foster's career, her big breaks in Scorsese films, her struggles with fame and celebrity, and her two Academy Award wins for The Accused and The Silence of the Lambs. -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanktheacademypodcast X: https://www.twitter.com/thankacademypod Email us your thoughts: thanktheacademypod@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thanktheacademy/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thank-the-academy/support

Pop in your battered old cassette and get ready to pour one out for Howard Ashman as we finally discuss the one and only! Watch the video version of this episode here! Sleepover Cinema is sponsored by Regal Cinemas' Regal Unlimited Program! New subscribers can use code REGTOOPINK for 10% off of Regal Unlimited for the first 3 months. Make sure to sign up today! Join our Discord server here! Check out our merch shop here!  Get 15% off Casetify with code 15SLEEPOVER! Follow Sleepover Cinema on Instagram here! Follow Hannah and Audrey on Instagram here! Sleepover Cinema TikTok Sleepover Cinema Twitter More about Too Pink Productions For more details on this episode, go to www.evergreenpodcasts.com/sleepover-cinema! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Nick Hutson as he sits down with composer Alan Menken to discuss Hercule's current production in Hamburg, Germany.  Learn about the new songs, direction and history of the show.  You can also hear Alan talk about collaborating, processes and the legacy of the late Howard Ashman

Rivka and Frank are joined by writer and director Alex Hare for a conversation about the anti-capitalist banger Little Shop of Horrors. They talk about the musical's production history and how creators Alan Menken and Howard Ashman set out to write a musical that was critical of capitalist social relations. They also unpack the myriad metaphors of Audrey II, whether Seymour is a complicit actor or abuse victim, and the show's original (and much darker) ending.  Alex's Little Shop Playlist Ember Cooperative For next week's movie, we'll be watching the 1997 Studio Ghibli Miyazaki masterpiece Princess Mononoke.

The author of Staging a Comeback: Broadway, Hollywood, and the Disney Renaissance (Rutgers University Press, 2023), Dr. Peter Kunze (Tulane University), is the special guest for Episode 136 of the podcast which looks at the impact of Walt Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Gary Trousdale & Kirk Wise, 1991) and both the industrial and stylistic stakes of the film's adoption of a Broadway style of musical arrangement. Topics include the film's place within the Disney Renaissance period of the studio's animated features and the role of key figures like Michael Eisner, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Howard Ashman, and Alan Menken; corporate synergy and the top-down reimagining of Disney's production strategies during the 1980s and 1990s; song, dance, and the film's casting of established Broadway voices; the application of emergent computer animation and digital VFX to the presentation and realisation of the film's musical numbers; and how Beauty and the Beast adapts both the original fairytale and the later fantasy La Belle et la Bête (Jean Cocteau, 1946) in ways that illustrated the contemporary state and status of the musical genre in Hollywood. **Fantasy/Animation theme tune composed by Francisca Araujo** **As featured on Feedspot's 25 Best London Education Podcasts**

"Cacophony is a loud mishmash of many sounds. And that's what I always say: that's me." On this episode, your hosts Martyr (@dragthemartyr) and Cate (@ctepper) sit down with NYC's musical theater chanteuse, Cacophony Daniels! We discuss growing up in the Bay Area, her friendship and working relationship with Sutton Lee Seymour, and her love for all things Bette Midler and Howard Ashman. Later, we hear about her epic run in "Jersey Boys" on national tours and Broadway, performing at The Tony Awards, and what it's like having a family while performing full-time. Follow our guest:
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In this episode, educator and trainer Christopher Culp discusses class, race, and gender anxiety in Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's 1982 musical Little Shop of Horrors, looking at both the stage musical and the film. We also talk about "Somewhere That's Green" from Little Shop of Horrors. You can write to scenetosong@gmail.com with a comment or question about an episode or about musical theater, or if you'd like to be a podcast guest. Follow on Instagram at @ScenetoSong, on X/Twitter at @SceneSong, and on Facebook at “Scene to Song with Shoshana Greenberg Podcast.” And be sure to sign up for the new monthly e-newsletter at scenetosong.substack.com. Contribute to the Patreon. The theme music is by Julia Meinwald. Music played in this episode: "Da-Doo" from Little Shop of Horrors "Mean Green Mother from Outerspace" from Little Shop of Horrors (Film) "Somewhere That's Green" from Little Shop of Horrors

In keeping with Disney's trend (for better or worse) of remaking its animated features as live action/CGI curiosities, we jump now to 2017 with Beauty and the Beast! Gasp and recoil with us as we take in Emma Watson's two (perhaps 2.5) expressions and stooped shoulders, the monochromatic color palette, and the scary facelessness of the enchanted objects. Were those spoilers that we didn't like it as much? Find out here! Belle music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman. Remake Schmemake theme music by ⁠⁠JuliusH⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠.

DaBoyz are back after a loooooong hiatus! And for our reintroduction to our worldwide audience (hello Yemen!), we chose Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the groundbreaking animated feature from 1991 and the first animated film to be nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Picture! Join us as we discuss the splendid artwork, the Many Faces of Belle, and Jo Anne Worley's star turn as the Wardrobe (among other attractions, of course). Unfortunately, we also discover that Charles is completely unable to say the name Cogsworth. Belle music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman. Remake Schmemake theme music by ⁠JuliusH⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠.

The first episode of the VHS Tapes Series.Join me as I explore the VHS Tapes of my childhood that were my first music teachers. First up: The Little Mermaid!This was recorded in early May 2023 before the new version came out. I had seen the trailer online but the movie hadn't dropped yet. I loved Halle's version of the song as well, including her ascent to that high note on "aboooooooove". This music is truly timeless, thank you to Howard Ashman and Alan Menken for composing this heart bursting ballad. Bravo!

In the forty-eighth episode of Season 9 (Keep It Musical!) Kyle is joined by editor Kristi Shimek and musician Ben Childs to discuss the framework of Greek tragedy conceptualized by songwriting duo Howard Ashman and Alan Mencken to comment on the falseness of nostalgia, the desperation of poverty, and the dangers of feeding into societal avarice in Frank Oz's adaptation of Little Shop of Horrors (1986).

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world.The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!On this bonus episode of Kankakee Podcast, we dive into the Kankakee Valley Theatre Association's production of Little Shop of Horrors with Director, Jordyn Ward! Performances will be at KVTA's Black Box Theatre at 1 Stuart Drive in Kankakee this Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 2pm, and September 23rd and 24th.Purchase your tickets at kvta.org or by calling the box office at 815.935.8510.Cast and Crew:Director: Jordyn WardCo-Assistant Directors: Ivy Anderson & Pat WardVocal Director: Bruce HeyenChoreographer: Thomas McMahonSeymour - Kevin SotoAudrey - Anna Maria D'OrtenzioMushnik - Paul SnyderOrin - Kyle CassadyAudrey II - Miles Kolby MeadorAudrey II Puppeteer - Scott ChristensenDoo-Wops - Aisa M. Rogers, Katherine Carl, Trinity DunnEnsemble - Bryar Homan, Riley Lingo, Melissa Daniels If you're ready to turn your passion for music into a rewarding career, King Music on Broadway in Bradley would love to hear from you!Apply Here: https://form.jotform.com/232704487481057You can also use promo code KANKAKEEPOD at kingmusic.com for 10% off your order.Support the show

THE LION KING  Music & Lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice | Additional Music & Lyrics by Lebo M., Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor, & Hans Zimmer | Book by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi  |  Adapted from the Screenplay by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, & Linda WoolvertonWorks Consulted & Reference :The Lion King (Original Production Directed by Julie Taymor)The Lion King (Original Film Directed by Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff)The Lion King: Pride Rock on Broadway by Julie TaymorThe Lion King - The Full Film Script by Bill Scollon & Marbara MontiniDisney Theatrical Productions: Producing Broadway Musicals the Disney Way by Amy S. OsatinskiThe Disney Musical on Stage and Screen: Critical Approaches from 'Snow White' to 'Frozen' Edited by George RodosthenousThe Lion King: A 'Blockbuster Feline' on Broadway and Beyond by Barbara Wallace GrossmanMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie  (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan & Ensemble"Why God Why" from Miss Saigon: The Definitive Live Recording  (Original Cast Recording  / Deluxe)  | Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Lyrics by Alain Boublil & Richard Maltby Jr.  | Performed by Alistair Brammer"Back to Before" from Ragtime: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens | Performed by Marin Mazzie"Chromolume #7 / Putting It Together" from Sunday in the Park with George (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim | Performed by Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Judith Moore, Cris Groenendaal, Charles Kimbrough, William Parry, Nancy Opel, Robert Westenberg, Dana Ivey, Kurt Knudson, Barbara Bryne"What's Inside" from Waitress (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music & Lyrics by Sara Bareilles | Performed by Jessie Mueller & Ensemble"They Live in You" from The Lion King (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music & Lyrics by Lebo M., Mark Mancina, & Jay Rifkin | Performed by  Samuel E. Wright & Ensemble - The Lion King"Maria" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording)  | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Evadne Baker, Anna Lee, Portia Nelson, Marni Nixon"My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Julie Andrews"Corner of the Sky" from Pippin (New Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz | Performed by Matthew James Thomas“What Comes Next?” from Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda | Performed by Jonathan Groff

For our one year anniversary (!) episode, we are covering Clayton's favorite film of all time, the 1991 Disney animated classic Beauty and the Beast! Joining us for this very special episode is Brenna Clarke Gray, cohost of the Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr podcast! We get into the magical music team of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, toxic masculinity, and the inaccuracy of the Stockholm Syndrome accusations leveled at the film. We also discuss coming to terms with body image through the character of the Beast, Anne of Green Gables comparisons, and the insanity of eating dozens of eggs a day. Some other fun tidbits are Clayton being surprised he didn't become a furry, Beauty and the Beast being a stealth horror movie, and wondering if Lumiere and Cogsworth explored each others bodies. So if you want to hear some people talk about the power of storytelling, you came to the right place! You can find the pod on Insta, Twitter, and Bluesky @triplemmmpod You can find Clayton on Twitter, Letterboxd, and Bluesky @justhappy2cu You can find Shawn on Twitter, Letterboxd, and Bluesky @murphthesmurph You can find Brenna on Bluesky @brennacgray and on Insta @mittenstrings Email: menwholikemenwholikemoviespod@gmail.com If you are enjoying the pod, consider taking a moment to give it a rate/review - it helps the pod out SO much (and makes us feel really good)! Don't forget to be kind out there! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/men-who-like-men-who-like-movies/support

Join Erkeda DeRouen, a family physician, as we delve into the recent remake of The Little Mermaid. Discover how this Disney film led Erkeda on a journey to explore the inspiring story of Howard Ashman, his battle with HIV during the AIDS epidemic, and the lessons we can learn from his legacy. We'll also discuss the power of storytelling in health care and how collaboration can revolutionize the system for better outcomes. Erkeda DeRouen is a family physician. She discusses the KevinMD article, "The Little Mermaid inspires a health care revolution: Breaking silos for equitable, accessible, and innovative solutions." The Podcast by KevinMD is brought to you by the Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience. Ambient intelligence augments human capabilities to make our lives easier. The applications are many, especially in health care. Ambient clinical intelligence is offsetting the most pressing challenges in health care today, such as burnout, physician shortages, physician and patient dissatisfaction, and underperforming financial outcomes, by applying the technology to clinical documentation.  The Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience, or DAX for short, utilizes artificial intelligence and natural language processing to automatically document care. It securely listens to and captures the natural, clinician-patient encounter conversation unobtrusively, and turns that conversation into a clinical note for the clinician's review and signature directly in the electronic health record. You just talk naturally, and DAX does the rest.  DAX is being used by thousands of physicians across 30 different specialties nationwide. It has already won the Silver Stevie award in the health care technology category and was ranked #1 for improving clinician experience in KLAS's top 20 emerging solutions. VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://earnc.me/5kzhuK Powered by CMEfy.

This week, Dan Esquivel guest stars during Pride month to feature Howard Ashman, the iconic lyricist, playwright, director, and more behind many of our favorite Disney classics. We have Ashman to thank for things like The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and even Little Shop of Horrors. We honor his legacy and celebrate the joy he brought and continues to bring to so many children and adults today. 

Dr. Angela Lauria and her co-host, Matt Lowry LPP, examine how the 1991 Disney film Beauty and the Beast—with its enchanted objects and magical setting—provides a captivating allegory for the Autistic experience, showcasing the value of individuality, empathy, and embracing the beauty in our differences. “So…when you're not looking at autistic people through an Autistic Culture lens, and you're like, oh, she's strange, or oh, she maybe when she meets the right guy, she'll act normal.”—AngelaThe writer of the film, Linda Woolverton, is highlighted as someone who frequently writes stories and characters that Autistic people can relate to. Her other works like Mulan, Maleficent, and Alice in Wonderland are mentioned.The hosts trace the history of Beauty and the Beast tales over thousands of years in various cultures. The 1740 French novel and 1946 French film are discussed as precursors to the 1991 Disney version.Matt and Angela take a closer look at the Beast: a misunderstood creature with emotional intensity, longing for connection but trapped by society's judgments and expectations—something people on the autism spectrum are all too familiar with. Through analyzing the evolving relationship, the hosts highlight the themes of acceptance, understanding, and the transformative power of love that transcend societal barriers, reflecting the experiences of many in Autistic Culture.And of course, they explore the tale of Belle: an intelligent and compassionate young woman who, despite facing social isolation due to her unique interests and demeanor, finds solace in a world of books and enchantment—highly relatable for Autistic individuals. Belle's character can be seen as a powerful symbol of neurodiversity and the importance of embracing one's true self, even when it's not understood by others.“This is the way of our people because with our hyper-connected brains, we have the data hunger. We need experiences. We need reading. We need research. We need to go see places and do things. We need more than these dead-eyed villagers. ‘There must be more than this provincial life.'” —MattMusical elements of the film are also analyzed, including songs that depict Belle as an outsider who's misunderstood. The lyricist Howard Ashman is credited along with composer Alan Menken. Additionally, the character of Gaston is critiqued as representing neurotypical arrogance and ignorance, as he provokes the villagers' mob mentality. Don't miss this enchanting exploration of how Beauty and the Beast captivates the hearts of Autistic children and adults, and serves as a reminder that there's magic in all of us.Do you relate to Beauty and the Beast? What parts?* The Evolution of Beauty and the Beast* The Original 'Beauty & The Beast' Was Very Different* How Disney has transformed classic tale of ‘Beauty and the Beast' from the original* Beauty and the Beast (1991 film)* Linda Woolverton* Crunch the Rockdog COMPLETE* In Her Own Words: Linda Woolverton* Re-reading 'Little Women'Related episodes…Episode 18 - Ponies are Autistic, Episode 09: Fairy Tales are Autistic, and Episode 26 - Disney is AutisticReady for a paradigm shift that empowers Autistics? Help spread the news!* Check us out on Instagram* Find us on Apple podcasts and Spotify* Learn more about Matt at Matt Lowry, LPP* Matt's social media: Autistic Connections Facebook Group* Learn more about Angela at AngelaLauria.com and Difference Press* Angela's social media: Twitter and TikTok This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe

 First Drew Taylor share his impressions of the soon-to-be-released “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” Then Jim Hill talks about the path that led to Howard Ashman working on animated features for Walt Disney Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corn rigs are bonny! It's Wicker Man (1973). But first: the WGA writers' strike continues, Disney/Max axe shows, Howard Ashman, Josh watched El Pico by Eloy de la Iglesia in Severin's Quinqui boxset, Drusilla did the artwork for his film, Colegas. Drusilla watched Ashes and Diamonds before the duo gets into the most iconic folk horror film, The Wicker Man!  From wiki: “The Wicker Man is a 1973 British folk horror film directed by Robin Hardy and starring Edward Woodward, Britt Ekland, Diane Cilento, Ingrid Pitt, and Christopher Lee. The screenplay is by Anthony Shaffer, inspired by David Pinner's 1967 novel Ritual, and Paul Giovanni composed the film score.[6][7] The plot centers on the visit of a police officer, Sergeant Neil Howie, to the isolated Scottish island of Summerisle in search of a missing girl. Howie, a devout Christian, is appalled to find that the inhabitants of the island have abandoned Christianity and now practice a form of Celtic paganism.[8] Also discussed: ACAB, workers' rights, folk horror, Neil L*bute, The Wicker Tree, Lair of the White Worm, Robin Hardy, folk horror in the UK vs the US, classism, Julius Caesar, Nothing But Trouble, Catholicism, Derry Girls, The Last of Sheila, Stephen Sondheim's torture dungeon,  NEXT WEEK: Orgasmo aka Paranoia (1969)Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/BloodhausPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/Email: bloodhauspod@gmail.com         Drusilla's art: https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/Drusilla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydesister/ Drusilla's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/drew_phillips/ Joshua's website: https://www.joshuaconkel.com/Joshua's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaConkel Joshua's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/Joshua's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/joshuaconkel    

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full podcast episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture The Next Best Theatre Podcast is back, and for this latest episode, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, and I (Cody Dericks) came together to talk about the late, great American playwright, lyricist, and stage director Howard Ashman. Known for his songs for "Little Shop of Horrors," "The Little Mermaid," Beauty and the Beast," and "Aladdin," with the release of Disney's live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid" this weekend, we felt it was appropriate to discuss the life and work of this man. Thank you for all of your support. Please take a listen and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 1488, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, actor, writer, and host of TV, I Say, Ashley Ray, to discuss… Harlan Crow IS JUST A REGULAR OLD GUY, David Zaslav Delivered a Boo-Filled Commencement Speech, Adidas Will Sell Off The Remaining Yeezy Gear With (Some) Proceeds Going To Charity, The Great Disney Streaming Purge Is Upon Us and more! David Zaslav Delivered a Boo-Filled Commencement Speech Discovery! How CEO David Zaslav Made $247 Million Last Year Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav Says “A Love For Working” Is What Will Resolve Ongoing WGA Strike All That Zaz: With Warner Bros. Discovery Merger, David Zaslav Is Angling to Become America's King of Content Adidas Will Sell Off The Remaining Yeezy Gear With (Some) Proceeds Going To Charity Adidas to start selling stockpile of Yeezy sneakers later this month ADIDAS SELLING OFF YEEZYS... Disney will remove over 50 shows from Disney Plus and Hulu this month Disney slammed for pulling doc on queer lyricist Howard Ashman as Little Mermaid hits screens LISTEN: America Has A Problem by Beyoncé & Kendrick LamarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, kids, we did it...Erika and Paul are finishing Animated April with one of the biggest animated films of all time: Disney's Beauty and The Beast! Be our guest for this episode, enjoy your May, and we'll see you all again on June 5th!

GGACP celebrates the 30th anniversary of Disney's animated "Aladdin" (released November 11, 1992) by revisiting this interview with Tony, Emmy, Grammy and (8-time) Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken. In this episode, Alan talks about the marriage of music and images, the demise (and resurrection) of movie musicals, the brilliance of the late, great Howard Ashman and the "architecture" of unforgettable songs like "Be Our Guest," "I See the Light," "Part of Your World" and "Somewhere That's Green." Also, Danny DeVito mimics Jimmy Durante, Steve Martin plays a sadistic dentist, Brad Garrett and Jeffrey Tambor perform a "want" song and Alan praises the talents of John Williams, Thomas Newman and Lin-Manuel Miranda. PLUS: "I'll Do Anything"! The influence of "Fantasia"! The comedy of Randy Rainbow! Alan wins a Razzie! And Bob Dylan turns down "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head"! (special thanks to Rick Kunis, Leah Levenson and the audio production magic of John Murray) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny chats with actress Jodi Benson, the iconic voice behind Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid. Jodi has a new book out September 13 called Part of My World, and she stops by Everything Iconic to talk about recording the legendary ballad, working with Howard Ashman, voicing Barbie in the Toy Story franchise, and so many more behind the scenes stories from the recording of the classic film! BOOK: Smarturl.it/unrememberTwitter: @DannyPellegrinoInstagram: @DannyPellegrinoPatreon: www.Patreon.com/EverythingIconic Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.