Podcasts about Vaudeville

OUR MAN FLINT, the 1966 spy spoof that shook Hollywood, is back under the microscope. Dan and Tom from Cracking the Code of Spy Movies decode this James Coburn classic in their signature style. Released just weeks after THUNDERBALL, this movie punched well above its weight. It spoofed James Bond, "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.", and even drew from vaudeville comedy traditions. The movie's story follows Flint, a brilliant ex-agent pulled back to stop mad scientists bent on world domination through weather control. Highlighted themes in this episode: ·       James Coburn's portrayal of Derek Flint ·       Jerry Goldsmith's iconic score, which blends jazz, electronics, and exotica. He's ahead of his time. Some critics called this score better than anything from the Bond series. ·       ZOWIE, GALAXY, and SPECTRE: the movie directly mocks Bond's spy-agency formula with wit and precision. ·       Austin Powers' DNA traces directly back here — from the harem of women to the multifunction lighter. ·       Vaudeville roots: We uncover surprising comedy traditions hidden in the movie's structure Dan and Tom explore the movie's influences — from Fritz Lang's 1929 Spies to Sherlock Holmes — and trace its legacy through DIE HARD, KINGSMAN, AUSTIN POWERS, and beyond. Whether you're a die-hard spy movie fan or new to the genre, this episode will make you see Flint in a whole new way. This movie was the predecessor to IN LIKE FLINT. Tell us what you think of our decoding of OUR MAN FLINT Have you seen OUR MAN FLINT?  If so, what are your thoughts?  What spoofs did we miss?  If you haven't seen it, does our decoding session make you want to watch it? Would you like us to decode the other "Flint" movie, IN LIKE FLINT? Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you think of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We'll give you a shout-out in a future episode!   You can check out all our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. In addition, you can check out our YouTube channel as well.   Episode Webpage:  https://spymovienavigator.com/episode/our-man-flint-decoded

 Kelly joins me for May's Real Time Reading episode where we discuss our current, past, and upcoming reads. Kelly's Selections: Last:  Both Can Be True by Jessica Guerrieri The One Day You Were My Husband by Rosie Walsh Now: Abby Offsides by Anna McCallie The Forgotten Midwife by Laura Anthony Next: The Gulf of Lions by Caitlin Shetterly Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray DNFs: The Au Pair by Teddy Wayne Book Mail highlights: Breathing Under Water by Jaqueline Friedland Great and Unfortunate Things by Jason Arday   Cindy's Selections: Last:  Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to ‘90s Sitcoms by Geoff Bennett  Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt by Ben Reeves  Now: Wisdom Corner by David Heska Wanbli Weiden  The Gulf of Lions by Caitlin Shetterly  Next: Under Story by Chloe Benjamin   The Silent Appeal by Janice Hallett   Didn't Work/DNFs: A Harlem Wedding by Tiffany Warren The Unknown by Riley Sager Book Mail highlights: Agatha Christie's Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel by Lucy Foley  Pollock's Last Lover by Stephen Kiernan Connect with Kelly Hooker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Looking for some great summer reads? Check out my printable 17-page Summer Reading Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a tip of your choice or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for a set price here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via credit card with over 45 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this summer - a number of books you will not see on other guides. So many fabulous books are coming out in 2026, and you can learn about a bunch of them in my guide. Thanks so much to those of you who have donated to the show. Donate to the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want to know which new titles are publishing in June - October of 2026? Check out our sixth ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Literary Lookbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead, and we color-code by genre in this one!  Looking for something new to read? Here is my monthly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buzz Reads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ column with five new recommendations each month. Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebecca and Tara go down rabbit holes that include a 50,000 couplet epic poem, graveyards, and a blood-sucking lamprey that is found in all five Great Lakes. Don't forget to join the Canada Reads Inspired Summer Reading Bingo Challenge beginning June 5, 2026.  Check out their YouTube live (6/5/26 at 10 am EDT) for more details: https://www.youtube.com/@canadareadsinspired Rebecca (@canadareadsinspired): Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms by Geoff Bennett Poets and Pahlevans: A Journey into the Heart of Iran Seldom Seen Road by John Degen https://www.kingorama.com/ https://www.glfc.org/sea-lamprey.php Tara (@onabranchreads): An Evening with Birdy O'Day Somebody is Walking on Your Grave: My Cemetery Journeys by Mariana Enriquez; translated by Megan McDowell https://nikidesaintphalle.org/nikis-sculptures-le-cimetiere-de-montparnasse/ https://ilgiardinodeitarocchi.it/en/about/materials-crew/ https://www.rottnestisland.com/learn/history/aboriginal-history If you have any comments or suggestions that you would like to share with Rebecca and Tara or you are interested in joining their monthly virtual book talk, please email them at craspod2019@gmail.com      

A prominent comedy and vaudeville duo active in the early 20th century, Bobby Clark and Paul McCullough starred in popular Broadway revues and pre-code short films before their partnership ended with McCullough's suicide in 1936.

I was fascinated to meet PJ Adzima, and learn about his path from his childhood on a farm to his career as a Broadway performer in the Book of Mormon. A chance encounter with a legendary composer changed his life forever and now as the CEO of the production company Stage Time, he's paying that forward by discovering and curating talent across genres through many projects. He talked about how embracing vulnerability and studying drag has been transformative and helped him take up space, challenge norms, and create with purpose.A joyful and deep appreciation for the performing arts certainly has driven his excellence and helped him transform his side project into his full-time business, and I'm sure you'll find PJ's energy infectious.Like all my episodes, you can also watch this on my YouTube channel or listen to the podcast on many podcast platforms, and I've also linked the transcript. It's a joy to bring these inspiring episodes to you every week, and I do all the many jobs of research, production and publicity. Have a look at the show notes of this episode, where you'll find all the links, including different ways to support this podcast, and other suggested episodes: Show Notes(00:00) Intro(01:55) Book of Mormon(06:37) Stage Time(11:23) power of drag(16:59) Masquerade nighclub curation Phantom of the Opera(21:00) The Stuppets (25:20) history of Vaudeville, dealing with racism, minstrelsy and history of Broadway(29:43) acting career(30:10) linked episodes and how to support this series(31:11) from childhood on a farm to Broadway, his big break(39:44) comedy, Louis C.K. story(43:10) curating new shows, Slam Frank(51:42) challenges and joys entrepreneurshipPhoto: Shawn Salley

Rebecca and Tara are back with their (mostly) monthly book chat in which they share their favorite recent reads.  Rebecca provides a teaser for their next Rabbit Holes podcast and Tara shares her love for author Jenny Lawson and her taxidermy menagerie. Rebecca: Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to ‘90s Sitcoms by Geoff Bennett Pennies by Lora Senf Run Away with Me by Brian Selznick Doubles by Nora Gold Class Lessons by Lucy Black Seldom Seen Road by John Degen Welcome to Sunny Town by Théodora Armstrong Tara: Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker Chrysalis by Anuja Varghese Cannon by Lee Lai Day of Epiphany by Jerome J Bourgault The Valley of Vengeful Ghosts by Kim Fu A Little Feral by Maria Geisbrecht Wild Life by Amanda Leduc How to Be Okay When Nothing is Okay by Jenny Lawson Check out Rebecca and Tara on Instagram: @canadareadsinspired @onabranchreads If you have any comments or suggestions that you would like to share with Rebecca and Tara or you are interested in joining their monthly virtual book talk, please email them at craspod2019@gmail.com    

Variety on a SaturdayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast May 16, 1949, 77 years ago, April Showers starring Jack Carson and Dorothy Lamour.   A story of the "good old days" of Vaudeville, based on the 1948 movie which starred Jack Carson and Ann Sothern, inspired by the early vaudeville career of Buster KeatonFollowed by Opportunity USA, originally broadcast May 16, 1949, 77 years ago.  A variety program promoting the "Opportunity Drive" for the sales of Savings Bonds. The lineup includes Lum and Abner, Bob Hope, Irene Dunne, Lionel Barrymore, Jo Stafford, Al Jolson, Roy Rogers, The Riders Of The Purple Sage, and more.  Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 16, 1955, 71 years ago, McGee Finds an Old Recipe for Chili. McGee's chili con carne. Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

This episode has so much.  We cover the Jewel Box Revue, the drag show that originated in the thirties and toured through the seventies creating a space for drag, female impersonators and gender bent comics in a show that advertised itself as 25 men and 1 girl.  We also cover anti-crossdressing laws, the police's informal three article rule and how newspapers at the time published the names  of those arrested for cross dressing, performing drag, or even just being openly gay.    We talk about how drag shows came up from French cabarets like the Moulin Rouge and the Folies Bergere and morphed into something different and special in America.  We also discuss Club 82, the New York nightspot run by the Gallo crime family that made a safe place in New York for drag long before Pride Marches and rainbow flags.  We even discuss how movies like La Cage Au Folles, The Rocky Horror Picture Show,,The Birdcage, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar owe a lot of their DNA to these early expressions of queer joy and drag glamour.  These were some of the earliest safe spaces in America and we owe them a lot.  So come along on this celebration of LGBTQ history and found family!  It's fun and we guarantee you will learn something! And in case you aare curious, the person bringing us back from commercial is part of an old song by gender bent comedian Rae Bourbon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-plot--4670465/support.

Guest: Nancy Jasin EnsleyHost: Melvin E. EdwardsRelease Date: April 28, 2026Episode SummaryNancy Jasin Ensley is a multifaceted creator whose work is deeply rooted in her 54-year career in healthcare and her personal journey of transformation.Here are the key details about her life, career, and literary contributions:Professional Background* Healthcare Career: Nancy has spent over five decades in the medical field. Her roles have been diverse, including Registered Nurse, Hospice Specialist, Legal Nurse Consultant, Coding Specialist, and Clinical Supervisor.* The “Nurse's Promise”: A defining moment in her career (and a centerpiece of her memoir) is her commitment to the “I won't leave you alone” philosophy, stemming from a traumatic experience caring for a severely burned patient.* Education & Teaching: Beyond clinical practice, she has served as an educator, sharing her medical and legal expertise with others in the field.Literary Work & GenresNancy is a highly prolific author who writes across a vast spectrum of genres. Her passion for writing began at age five with a poem dedicated to her mother.* Memoir: * The Tire Swing: A Memoir About Survival: Her most personal work, chronicling her “metamorphosis” from a frightened, abused child to a successful professional and matriarch. The tire swing in her grandmother's yard serves as the central metaphor for her refuge and resilience.* Fiction & Thrillers:* Orphans: A Young Adult novel involving two boys caught in a high-stakes terrorist plot.* Mitered Corners: A gripping fiction title that often explores intense emotional and medical themes.* Indigo-35: A venture into science fiction/thriller territory.* Children's Literature:* Bernard Bartholomew Bostlebean (3-B) Series: Stories about a boy with a unique planetary heritage (his father is from outer space) that teach lessons on diversity, respect, and self-worth.* Isla and the Imaginary Iguana: A whimsical exploration of imagination for younger readers.* Poetry: Her work has been recognized by the National Library of Poetry, reflecting a rhythmic and reflective quality that carries over into her prose.Personal Life* Location: She lives in rural Michigan, which provides a quiet backdrop for her creative process.* Family: She is married to her husband, John, and is the matriarch of a large family including five children and fourteen grandchildren.* Interests: She is known for her love of her King Charles Cavalier dog and has a deep interest in historical eras like Vaudeville, which inspired her short story A Penny for Your Thoughts.Important Dates & Announcements* May 1, 2026: The official launch of Nuremberg, Mississippi. Mark your calendars for the release! Also, it will be the 200th episode of this podcast. Don't miss it!* July 1, 2026: Submissions open for the PEN/Faulkner Award. Stay tuned for updates on our manuscript entry.Connect with the Show* Website: Media Well Done* Follow Melvin: Keep up with the latest journalism and author updates on social media.* Support the Podcast: If these stories move you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Next Episode: The Big 200! You won't want to miss it. Get full access to Melvin E. Edwards at storiesfromreallife.substack.com/subscribe

We are back hot off the press and the heels of the 2nd day of showtimes! No need to make you folks wait all week long for the new show so get it now! Download or play! Rock out to alt rock, pop, club edm then indie pop/funk! That will take us into some classic rock then modern rock and more featuring Top 10 Billboard rock hit "Drag Me" with FROM ASHES TO NEW! New tracks from Marquis of Vaudeville and Lyndhurst brings their own unique version and spin on Michelle Branch's hit "All You Wanted"! It's a killer show ready for the airwaves around the world! 13 time slots on 7 radio stations in Chicago, Houston, London (UK), Los Angeles and Washington DC plus more and growing! Find all information, updates, show and radio station players and links on Halshack.com Find us on GROOVER.co helping artists gain exposure! So far as of today 4/15/26 we have accepted ONE artist out of 50 submissions. We will feature soon when a show requires their genre (they will also fall into rotation in those shows on the radio station) and we will post accordingly on socials and mentions in the show artists found on Groover! Keep it up Groover members! I'm looking for the top talent! It takes numerous submissions I know but that's what it takes to truly achieve your goals in this business if you are serious about your career. Good luck to everyone! (YES I have listened to everyone) or most everyone so far (there's always a few) I need to check..I try to stay on top of it and will always listen to everyone who submits. THANK YOU GROOVER MEMBERSHIP!See you soon! (Next week 420 theme ..lol.... and more new random new tunes)

One of the most popular recording artists in America in the early 20th century, the singer and voice actor sold over 300 million records during the phonograph era.

Sortie ce 8 avril du premier film RTL de ce printemps 2026 : "Cocorico 2", la suite d'un gros carton du box-office il y a deux ans. 2 millions d'entrées pour cette comédie qui imaginait comment deux familles très différentes devant marier leurs enfants respectifs découvrait, suite à un test ADN, que leurs origines n'étaient pas tout à fait ce qu'elles attendaient... Deux ans après, on prend les même et on recommence à savoir Christian Clavier, Didier Bourdon, Mariane Denicourt et Sylvie Testud. Ecoutez Laissez-vous tenter - Première avec Le Service Culture du 08 avril 2026.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

PBS Newshour co-anchor Geoff Bennett is out with a new book that presents portraits of Black artists who shaped comedy. Black Out Loud is a history that starts with vaudeville and runs through the ‘90s, when sitcoms like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, In Living Color and Family Matters carried the responsibility of representing a varied Black experience. In today's episode, Bennett speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about vaudeville and minstrelsy as the DNA of Black comedic performance, the impact of Amos ‘n' Andy, and comedians like Bert Williams, Richard Pryor and Dave Chappelle.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayTo manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Les producteurs de sirop d’érable vivent un grand moment d’incertitude en ce moment en raison de l’hiver qui ne cesse de s’étirer et des températures trop froides qui empêchent les érables de couler. Entrevue avec Joël Vaudeville, directeur des communications des Producteurs et productrices acéricoles du Québec (PPAQ). Regardez aussi cette discussion en vidéo via https://www.qub.ca/videos ou en vous abonnant à QUB télé : https://www.tvaplus.ca/qub ou sur la chaîne YouTube QUB https://www.youtube.com/@qub_radio Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

La SAQ va vendre des produits au Costco: une bonne ou une fausse bonne idée? | Plus d’athlètes transgenres dans les Jeux olympiques: la boxeuse Katia Bissonnette espère qu’il y aura des retombées | Le projet éolien inquiète les producteurs et productrices acéricoles | Le vieillissement de la population nous a coûté cher… | Les producteurs de sirop d’érable s’inquiètent | Patrick Groulx se fait ENCORE aborder pour jaser de MusiquePlus Dans cet épisode intégral du 27 mars, en entrevue : Katia Bissonnette, boxeuse, coach, athlète et conférencière. Martin Caron, président général de l'Union des producteurs agricoles. Joël Vaudeville, directeur des communications des Producteurs et productrices acéricoles du Québec (PPAQ). Pierre Fortin, économiste et professeur émérite de sciences économiques à l’UQAM. Patrick Groulx, humoriste et animateur. Une production QUB Mars 2026Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Laughter and joy have always been central to the Black experience.The '90s especially were a golden era for Black comedy. But it didn't just start then — there were others that paved the way for shows like Living Color, Martin, and A Different World.The truth is: Black comedians have always shaped culture and civic discourse in America.We sit down with broadcaster and author Geoff Bennett to talk about his new book, "Black Out Loud," which explores Black comedy's history and cultural influence.Guest:Geoff Bennett, co-anchor of PBS NewsHour, author of "Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms"

A new book traces how Black comedians developed their craft, from vaudeville and the Chitlin' Circuit to stand-up stages and 1990s sitcoms. PBS NewsHour co-anchor Geoff Bennett joins us to discuss his latest book, Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms, ahead of a conversation with comedians and writers Phoebe Robinson and Jordan Carlos this Thursday, March 25th in the Greene Space. Promotional image for 'In Living Color'

What sparked the explosion of Black sitcoms in the 1990s, and why didn't it last? Those are some of the questions PBS News Hour co-anchor Geoff Bennett explores in his new book, "Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms." He joins Amna Nawaz for a special episode of Settle In. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

What sparked the explosion of Black sitcoms in the 1990s, and why didn't it last? Those are some of the questions PBS News Hour co-anchor Geoff Bennett explores in his new book, "Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms." He joins Amna Nawaz for a special episode of Settle In. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In this episode, we welcome Chris Kotcher, director at The Wealthy Theatre.The Wealthy Theatre was originally built in 1911, and today, it functions as a mixed-use community arts center hosting film, concerts, comedy, magic shows, forums, local arts events, and much more. The Wealthy Theatre is a program of The Grand Rapids Community Media Center (GRCMC).Wealthy Theatre has the Peter Wege Auditorium, with 400 seats, and a primary performance space. There's also the smaller, more intimate, Dirk Koning Micro-Cinema, with 60 seats.Programming & Offerings include film screenings, classic, cult, independent, and international film features.  The Wealthy Theatre also promotes collaborations with the Grand Rapids Film Society, Tuesday night film series, thematic screenings, and their always popular “Open Projector Night.”Online:  The Wealthy Theatre 

A new book uncovers the story of two Vaudeville performers from an Iowa coal mining town who rose to fame on the national stage. Dan Henderson is the author and the great-nephew of the book's subjects. He shares their how their story offers a window into everyday life and entertainment in the 1920s. Plus, the Iowa City High School teacher behind the viral TikTok account @squirehaligast talks about bringing classroom humor to 1.4 million followers.

Laura Dawn Pyatt (Six / Starter For Ten) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Laura joins Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) to discuss Marie and Rosetta (@SohoPlace) and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Theatre Royal Haymarket) as well as the latest news about the Olivier Awards, WhatsOnStage Awards, Leslie Odom Jr, Joy Woods, Redcliffe, High School Musical and more. Last year Laura was in Starter for Ten (Bristol Old Vic / Birmingham Rep). Her theatre credits also include: 42 Balloons (Lowry Salford & Vaudeville) and Anne Boleyn in Six (UK & International tour). She has also performed in pantomimes, choreographed shows, done workshops, appeared in commercials and lots more.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The late 19th and early 20th centuries were a special time for magic in New York, coinciding with the rise of vaudevilles, circuses, and mainstream theaters, as well as innovations in publishing and science. A new exhibit at the New York Public Library, "Mystery and Wonder: A Legacy of Golden Age Magicians in New York City," presents rare items from the NYPL's Library for the Performing Arts. Annemarie van Roessel, assistant curator of the Billy Rose Theatre Division, discusses what's on view, and the long history of magicians in New York. Image: A promotional photo of Harry Houdini. Courtesy of Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

durée : 00:03:57 - Le coup de cœur, ici Orléans - Luc Hamet présente « Le plus heureux des trois » d'Eugène Labiche ce dimanche à 15h à la salle des fêtes de Montargis. Une comédie de boulevard pleine de quiproquos et de satire sociale, portée par une troupe de comédiens bien connus du grand public. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Dive into the wildly unpredictable world of "The Other Side of Midnight," an open-ended late-night talk show where absolutely no topic is off-limits. Hosted by the endlessly inquisitive Lionel, this episode seamlessly pivots from the terrifying realities of zoonotic viruses and bat caves in Uganda to intense caller debates over geopolitics and the history of vaccines. When he's not questioning the origins of Ebola or pondering telepathic UFOs and Einstein's time dilation, Lionel geeks out over the mathematical magic of drum beats, the history of analog music gear, and the clever street-sound samples used by Billie Eilish. It is an entertaining, rapid-fire ventilation of ideas exploring everything from demanding apologies from aliens to the lost art of 1918 vaudeville buck-and-wing dancing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Au moment de saluer une nouvelle invitée, Julien Courbet reçoit deux réponses. L'animateur se rend alors compte qu'il y a deux Chantal dans l'émission, et que l'une à répondu à la place de l'autre. Une scène d'incompréhension digne des meilleurs Vaudeville ! Tous les jours, retrouvez en podcast les meilleurs moments de l'émission "Ça peut vous arriver", sur RTL.fr et sur toutes vos plateformes préférées. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

1920's New England Wrestling Champion George "Farmer" Bailey was also a successful horticulturalist who developed a new chrysanthemum and named it after his wife. He was also a hypnotist, Vaudeville, and circus performer! Here's the story of one of Brattleboro's most famous showmen!

The Fellstar Pirates and Koltesh make their way to Rumbletums' bar, but encounter the man himself before arriving at their destination, which is just as well, because keeping Rumbletums company is the white dragon Nomboc.

« Contrairement à ce qu'on peut penser, Feydeau c'est une écriture très fine et très aigüe, avec des mécaniques de précisions incroyables. C'est un très bon exercice pour le metteur en scène de se confronter à ces structures implacables, qui vous obligent à travailler différemment et à revenir à la compréhension de la narration d'une histoire. Avant de faire rire, Feydeau raconte des histoires. » L'Hôtel du Libre-Échange, c'est une nuit de quiproquos, de rendez-vous ratés, d'amours escamotés et d'infidélités consommées... Vingt ans après avoir mis en scène La Puce à l'oreille, Stanislas Nordey retrouve l'univers de Georges Feydeau avec l'une de ses œuvres majeures. Cette production réunit sur la scène du Théâtre de l'Odéon à Paris une troupe de quatorze comédiens et comédiennes hors pair - un nombre important et apprécié -  dont Hélène Alexandridis, Marie Cariès, Claude Duparfait ou encore Cyril Bothore.  Invité : Stanislas Nordey, comédien et metteur en scène.   « L'Hôtel du libre-échange »  est à voir au Théâtre de l'Odéon jusqu'au 13 juin 2025. ► Pour approfondir les thèmes abordés dans la pièce, un séminaire intitulé « Genre, sexualité et vaudeville » est organisé le mercredi 21 mai 2025 à 18h00 au Salon Roger Blin de l'Odéon. Ce séminaire, en partenariat avec Sorbonne Université, réunira des experts pour discuter des questions de genre et de sexualité dans le contexte de la pièce. ► Pour en savoir plus sur le parcours de Stanislas Nordey, un livre d'entretiens avec Frédéric Vosier : Stanislas Nordey, Locataire de la parole, publié aux Solitaires intempestifs. La programmation musicale :  ♦ «Clair de Lune», Pierre Kwenders ft Pierre Lapointe & NegoO.

« Contrairement à ce qu'on peut penser, Feydeau c'est une écriture très fine et très aigüe, avec des mécaniques de précisions incroyables. C'est un très bon exercice pour le metteur en scène de se confronter à ces structures implacables, qui vous obligent à travailler différemment et à revenir à la compréhension de la narration d'une histoire. Avant de faire rire, Feydeau raconte des histoires. » L'Hôtel du Libre-Échange, c'est une nuit de quiproquos, de rendez-vous ratés, d'amours escamotés et d'infidélités consommées... Vingt ans après avoir mis en scène La Puce à l'oreille, Stanislas Nordey retrouve l'univers de Georges Feydeau avec l'une de ses œuvres majeures. Cette production réunit sur la scène du Théâtre de l'Odéon à Paris une troupe de quatorze comédiens et comédiennes hors pair - un nombre important et apprécié -  dont Hélène Alexandridis, Marie Cariès, Claude Duparfait ou encore Cyril Bothore.  Invité : Stanislas Nordey, comédien et metteur en scène.   « L'Hôtel du libre-échange »  est à voir au Théâtre de l'Odéon jusqu'au 13 juin 2025. ► Pour approfondir les thèmes abordés dans la pièce, un séminaire intitulé « Genre, sexualité et vaudeville » est organisé le mercredi 21 mai 2025 à 18h00 au Salon Roger Blin de l'Odéon. Ce séminaire, en partenariat avec Sorbonne Université, réunira des experts pour discuter des questions de genre et de sexualité dans le contexte de la pièce. ► Pour en savoir plus sur le parcours de Stanislas Nordey, un livre d'entretiens avec Frédéric Vosier : Stanislas Nordey, Locataire de la parole, publié aux Solitaires intempestifs. La programmation musicale :  ♦ «Clair de Lune», Pierre Kwenders ft Pierre Lapointe & NegoO.

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Er nannte sich einen "einäugigen schwarzen Juden" und verwandelte persönliche Brüche in eine einzigartige Karriere. Am 8.12.1925 wurde Sammy Davis Jr geboren. Von Thomas Mau.

Grandma Martha and Jay Burns join us in the Acement for a look back at Martha's legendary vaudeville career. Whenever these two are in studio it's hard to keep things under control and there is definitely no shortage of laughs. Check them out at https://www.facebook.com/grandmamarthasays & https://www.facebook.com/brian.vincent.750 & https://www.facebook.com/jay.burns1Check out Ace at https://www.aceaceto.lol/ and Scott at https://scotthigginscomedy.com/

Having just had his gig canceled in Turkey, Robbie Williams is inadvertently more controversial than ever. To make matters even madder, we speak the day after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. SPONSORS: Use Code ANDREW FOR 25% OFF Plaud Note: https://bit.ly/4nJWt7j  Plaud Note Pro: https://bit.ly/423JiWv  Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/ANDREWS2  Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics  Start your MyHeritage journey now with a 14-day free trial using my link: https://bit.ly/AndrewGoldMyHeritage Go to https://TryFum.com/HERETICS  and use code HERETICS to get your free FÜM Topper when you order your Journey Pack today!  Get his gear: https://hopeiumclothing.com Listen to his brilliant new single Pretty Face: https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/1tnKHqZDCq7HPBtEnajyZs?si=ae324a709e42402e Robbie Williams joins Andrew Gold on Heretics for one of his rawest and funniest interviews yet — talking about fame, anxiety, cancel culture and the madness of modern life. From Take That to “Angels” to being labelled “toxic” online, Robbie opens up about what it means to survive in a world where everyone seems angry. He reflects on depression, ego and his search for meaning after superstardom - and reveals why he's still addicted to fame, even when it hurts. Expect stories about Gary Barlow, Boy George, Ricky Gervais, Lady Gaga, Charlie Kirk and even Donald Trump's assassination attempt - plus Robbie's hilarious take on why “everyone with an opinion feels toxic” and why he can't stop reading the comment sections. This is the most honest Robbie Williams you've ever seen - part confessional, part comedy and completely Heretical. #robbiewilliams #hereticspodcast #charliekirk  Join the 30k heretics on my mailing list: https://andrewgoldheretics.com  Check out my new documentary channel: https://youtube.com/@andrewgoldinvestigates  Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok   Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Chapters: 0:00 Robbie Williams Highlights 2:30 Robbie Williams WATCHES Heretics? 4:45 Sleeping Really Badly 8:00 Kids Having Phones 11:15 Reading An Article About Himself (Daily Mail) 12:30 Robbie Asking About Hyper-Awareness 15:30 What Is Happening with Heretics 18:30 Accepting Being Shouted At Online 21:00 Purpose and Happiness 22:30 Robbie Retired & Grew A Beard 25:30 Is It Different Being An Older Pop Star 26:45 Vaudeville, Cabaret & Entertainment 27:45 Not Radiohead or Oasis, but Tommy Cooper 28:30 Accidentally Pissing Off Boy George 30:30 We Don't Have Youth Movements Now 32:30 Why Can't Robbie Write Another Angels? 36:15 How Angels Saved Robbie's Career 37:30 When People Sing Angels At Robbie 41:30 Ricky Gervais & Guitar Lessons 43:30 People Criticising Food Waste! 45:20 Charlie Kirk 47:30 Why Is Everyone A Dick? 50:37 Culture Wars & Toxicity 53:10 Getting Jealous of Lady Gaga 55:30 Hopeium 57:30 What Can't Robbie Afford? 59:30 Needing Fame to Feel Whole 1:01:15 Robbie & Andrew Pranked Shaun Attwood 1:04:30 Why Robbie is Back to Brit Pop 1:07:30 Robbie's Most Under-Rated Song 1:11:00 A Heretic Robbie Williams Admires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Né à Liège au 18e siècle, le théâtre wallon a témoigné d'une grande vivacité de langue et de formes. Vaudeville, tragédie, revue, comédies, adaptations de classiques en langue de Molière, la scène wallonne s'est déployée de la Cité ardente au Hainaut, de la Province de Namur au roman païs du Brabant, déployant tout la richesse des différents dialectes : wallon, picard ou gaumais. Thématiques, auteurs, théâtres, diffusions radio et télé : le théâtre wallon est une pierre angulaire de notre patrimoine et de l'Histoire de notre spectacle vivant. Retour sur son Histoire avec Baptiste Frankinet, Responsable du fond dialectal Wallon auprès de Société de langue et de littérature wallonnes. Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 14h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : L'Histoire Continue: https://audmns.com/kSbpELwL'heure H : https://audmns.com/YagLLiKEt sa version à écouter en famille : La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiKAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnUn Jour dans le Sport : https://audmns.com/xXlkHMHSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This week, your favorite ex-puppeteers once again spin the magical monthly muppet wheel, where it landed on guest star Señor Wences proving that sometimes the funniest puppets are literally on the back of your hand.Armed with his fist-faced friend “Johnny” and the ever-squished “Pedro,” Wences brought his old-school ventriloquism into the Muppet Theatre—and somehow kept a straight face while sharing the stage with comedian bears, diva pigs, and a frog with chronic stress. It was a mashup of vaudeville minimalism and Muppet maximalism, and the result? Pure “'S'alright!”We'll revisit the sketches, unpack the backstage chaos, and ask the big questions: Did Pedro ever get claustrophobic? And how did Kermit keep things together when half his cast was made of felt and the other half was literally someone's left hand?Because when the Muppets meet Señor Wences, the only possible review is… 'S'alright!Join the discussion on our discord! https://discord.gg/JDtWJrhPF6Follow us on twitter @PMoNPodcast and on Instagram and Threads @puppetmastersofnoneFind out more about the puppet masters on our website: https://puppetmastersofnone.wixsite.com/puppetmastersofnoneOriginal Music Composed by Taetro. @Taetro  https://www.taetro.com/Send us a text

The Vaudeville Stage presents: “Back to School” by Odious Ari #WhyBother / “The Nacho Song” by Charlsey Miller #LifeWithoutRegret / “Pursuit of Happiness” by Robbie McDonald #SayYes / “New Song” by Jennifer Arismendy #CarRidesAndOtherShenanigans / “Old Guy In The Club” by Quincy Johnson II #HigherFrequincy / “One-night Stand José” by Joshua Castro #ERASof23AMusicalRevue - Support these artists by purchasing their songs/albums on iTunes and Amazon, or kindly fuck off! [Intro/Outro theme: “The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin, 1902]

2012 dans la région de Saint-Etienne. Philippe Gletty, un chef d'entreprise, est abattu avec un calibre de 8mm… Une affaire criminelle qui met en scène le trio classique : le mari, la femme et la maîtresse.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Dan and Jay catch up and discuss the second cylinder by Dabney Clam and Dan “Bloody Stumps” Gomiller. This week's episode is brought to you...

When did the news become so awful? A: 2015. That was more of a rhetorical question, but you're 100% correct. It was 2015. So after 10 YEARS of doom-scrolling our collective souls (#shine) into a revolting, malodorous tarpit of human despair (access to misery included for a small monthly surcharge), how can the news be worth our time? A: When it's SUMMER BEATLE NEWS!!! That's why this week T.J. and Tony catch up on a romantic hammock and muse freely on the latest from the Land of Fab. And as they sway to the calm breezes of the Beatleverse, it rocks them to sleep #FileUnderRock, conjuring delightful afternoon visions…

Cappy-Town has been stricken with a deadly case of Vaudeville-itis and now its time for the pies to fly. Kirby's Dreamcast is a rewatch podcast covering Kirby Right Back at Ya, all of the Kirby games, and the pink puff ball in general. http://bit.ly/DreamcastiTunes http://bit.ly/DreamcastGoogle Check out our Discord at http://bit.ly/ScarfCord Scarfplays Twitter (Channel): https://twitter.com/ScarfPlays LostScarf Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/LostScarf

durée : 01:17:27 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - En 1952 dans "Le micro sous les planches", Michel Polac proposait d'assister aux répétitions de "L'Avare" par la troupe du TNP à Chaillot sous la direction de Jean Vilar. Deux émissions diffusées les 9 et 16 novembre 1952 sur France IV Haute-Fidélité. - réalisation : Virginie Mourthé - invités : Jean Vilar Comédien, auteur et metteur en scène français

When Kendrick Lamar took the Super Bowl halftime stage in 2025 and had the stadium chanting along to “Not Like Us,” it was clear: Diss tracks had gone stratospheric. The Kendrick vs. Drake beef echoes legendary rap rivalries like Biggie vs. Tupac and Jay-Z vs. Nas—but diss tracks stretch back through a century of American pop to the Tin Pan Alley era. Vaudeville singer Eddie Cantor, James Brown, John Lennon, Carly Simon, Kool Moe Dee, Lauryn Hill, and countless other artists have all tapped the hitmaking power of a personal grudge. Step this way and join Chris Molanphy as he traces the history of answer records, diss tracks, and rap beefs that shaped the charts—and the culture. Get more Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for monthly early-access episodes, bonus episodes of "The Bridge," and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly from the Hit Parade show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/hitparadeplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Kendrick Lamar took the Super Bowl halftime stage in 2025 and had the stadium chanting along to “Not Like Us,” it was clear: Diss tracks had gone stratospheric. The Kendrick vs. Drake beef echoes legendary rap rivalries like Biggie vs. Tupac and Jay-Z vs. Nas—but diss tracks stretch back through a century of American pop to the Tin Pan Alley era. Vaudeville singer Eddie Cantor, James Brown, John Lennon, Carly Simon, Kool Moe Dee, Lauryn Hill, and countless other artists have all tapped the hitmaking power of a personal grudge. Step this way and join Chris Molanphy as he traces the history of answer records, diss tracks, and rap beefs that shaped the charts—and the culture. Get more Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for monthly early-access episodes, bonus episodes of "The Bridge," and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly from the Hit Parade show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/hitparadeplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Kendrick Lamar took the Super Bowl halftime stage in 2025 and had the stadium chanting along to “Not Like Us,” it was clear: Diss tracks had gone stratospheric. The Kendrick vs. Drake beef echoes legendary rap rivalries like Biggie vs. Tupac and Jay-Z vs. Nas—but diss tracks stretch back through a century of American pop to the Tin Pan Alley era. Vaudeville singer Eddie Cantor, James Brown, John Lennon, Carly Simon, Kool Moe Dee, Lauryn Hill, and countless other artists have all tapped the hitmaking power of a personal grudge. Step this way and join Chris Molanphy as he traces the history of answer records, diss tracks, and rap beefs that shaped the charts—and the culture. Get more Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for monthly early-access episodes, bonus episodes of "The Bridge," and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly from the Hit Parade show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/hitparadeplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Kendrick Lamar took the Super Bowl halftime stage in 2025 and had the stadium chanting along to “Not Like Us,” it was clear: Diss tracks had gone stratospheric. The Kendrick vs. Drake beef echoes legendary rap rivalries like Biggie vs. Tupac and Jay-Z vs. Nas—but diss tracks stretch back through a century of American pop to the Tin Pan Alley era. Vaudeville singer Eddie Cantor, James Brown, John Lennon, Carly Simon, Kool Moe Dee, Lauryn Hill, and countless other artists have all tapped the hitmaking power of a personal grudge. Step this way and join Chris Molanphy as he traces the history of answer records, diss tracks, and rap beefs that shaped the charts—and the culture. Get more Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for monthly early-access episodes, bonus episodes of "The Bridge," and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly from the Hit Parade show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/hitparadeplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new week means new questions! Hope you have fun with these!What is a single piece of coil DNA called?What New England state is also a member of the New York Tri-State area?In which country did the theatrical genre Vaudeville get its start in the middle of the 19th century?Colonial militas that were ready to fight quickly were known by what timely nickname?What color is the hottest kind of star?In Settler of Catan's standard version, a player can win if they accumulate how many victory points?Believed to be the first ever, which Scottish Golf course is in a town believed to be the resting place of bones of a Christian apostle?What type of animal is Horton in Dr Seuss books?In 2009, what became the first Morse code character to be added since WWII?What song did Katy Perry sing during her brief flight to space in April 2025?MusicHot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames, Ambush by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Don't forget to follow us on social media:Patreon – patreon.com/quizbang – Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out our fun extras for patrons and help us keep this podcast going. We appreciate any level of support!Website – quizbangpod.com Check out our website, it will have all the links for social media that you need and while you're there, why not go to the contact us page and submit a question!Facebook – @quizbangpodcast – we post episode links and silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Instagram – Quiz Quiz Bang Bang (quizquizbangbang), we post silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Twitter – @quizbangpod We want to start a fun community for our fellow trivia lovers. If you hear/think of a fun or challenging trivia question, post it to our twitter feed and we will repost it so everyone can take a stab it. Come for the trivia – stay for the trivia.Ko-Fi – ko-fi.com/quizbangpod – Keep that sweet caffeine running through our body with a Ko-Fi, power us through a late night of fact checking and editing!

In this episode I continue my review of Broadway's Nostalgia Craze of the 1970s and beyond. Many of the musicals that emerged in the late 60s and very early 70s were also influenced by the incipient Nostalgia Craze, even if overall their shows were decidedly modern. HAIR, Jesus Christ Superstar, Godspell, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Applause  all included musical sequences that recalled the Vaudeville era and Silver Age of Broadway. So nostalgia was in the air, and then No, No, Nanette sent it into the stratosphere! And all of this was before the nostalgia craze expanded to include the 1950s. Almost exactly one year after the premiere of Nanette the musical Grease opened on Broadway. It became wildly popular and ran for eight years on Broadway passing Fiddler to become the longest running musical of all time until A Chorus Line passed it. And Grease's enormous success set into motion a 1950s wing of the nostalgia craze by inspiring both the movie American Grafiiti (1973) and the TV show Happy Days (1974). The success of Nanette led directly to a 1973 revival Irene, the smash hit musical that opened in 1919 and became the longest running musical of its day. And Grease led directly to Over Here !, the 1974 musical in which the director, choreographer and producers of Grease attempted to do for the 1940s, what their previous show had done for the 1950s. The two still living Andrews Sisters, Patty and Maxine, where enticed to star in Over Here!, and the Sherman Brothers, of Disney fame, provided a terrific set of brand new very authentic sounding Big Band era style songs for them to swing. Broadway's Nostalgia Craze continued with a hit 1975 revival of the Jerome Kern Princess Theater musical Very Good Eddie, then in 1979 both the 1928 Edie Cantor vehicle Whoopee! and the 1930's style classic Burlesque show, Sugar Babies.  It was inevitable that the movie 42nd Street itself would be transformed into a Broadway stage musical in 1980. That same season there was the Marx Brothers inspired revusical A Day In Hollywood A Night In The Ukraine. 1983 brought a hit revival of Rodgers & Hart's On Your Toes, and over the next decade there would be two Gershwin “revisals”, both of them so heavily reworked that they were given new titles: My One And Only in 1983, and Crazy For You in 1993. In between, came the Broadway debut of a 1937 London hit Me And My Girl in 1986. I would even include the 1980 blockbuster Annie in this category. Although it was, of course, an entirely new musical it certainly played on nostalgia for the comic strip and radio show Little Orphan Annie from the Depression Era, and smartly used that to echo the recession of the 1970's. Some people would say that the Nostalgia Craze never ended, at least as far as Broadway is concerned.  Although, revivals of popular musicals have been part of the Broadway mix throughout most of its 120+ year history, the success of No, No, Nanette and its successors created a pattern and expectation that in every season – there should be at least enough revivals to fill out a Tony Award “Best Revival” category. And you could say that the immense popularity of City Center's Encore Series is an extension of the Nostalgia Craze, as well. I for one hope that we will never tire of rediscovering and reinventing the great musicals of the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Donlin: A Rough and Rowdy Life From New York Baseball Idol to Stage and Screen The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series Ladies and gentlemen, picture this: A baseball star so good they called him “Turkey Mike,” a man who could hit, run, and put on a show at the plate like nobody else. A fan favorite, a heartthrob, a natural entertainer. But also—a brawler, a drinker, a man with a temper so fierce he got himself suspended almost as often as he hit home runs. And then? He walked away. Right at the peak of his career, with numbers that could have made him a legend, Mike Donlin did the unthinkable—he left baseball. Not for injury. Not for money. But for love. Her name was Mabel Hite, a Vaudeville star with a dazzling smile and a quick wit. Together, they became one of the most famous couples of their time—packing theaters, charming audiences, and proving that baseball and showbiz weren't so different after all. But their story wasn't all curtain calls and encore performances. Tragedy struck, and Donlin, once the brightest star on both the diamond and the stage, found himself at a crossroads once again. Today, we're diving into this forgotten, fascinating, and downright unbelievable story with baseball historian and award-winning author Steven Steinberg. His new book, available at Apple Books, Mike Donlin: A Rough and Rowdy Life from New York Baseball Idol to Stage and Screen, brings this larger-than-life character back into the spotlight. We'll talk about Donlin's triumphs, fights, Hollywood years, and the love that changed everything. Baseball, Vaudeville, scandal, romance, and a man too big for just one stage—this is going to be a great one. So, grab a seat, and let's get into it. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and this is The Not Old – Better Show.