Best 19 Theatre History Podcasts in the US

Matt Koplik is the most opinionated, foul-mouthed, and passionate theatre geek with access to a mic. Every week, Matt and a guest explore Broadway history by diving into the careers of the artists who shaped it. Whether discussing Sondheim and Sweeney or Herman and Dolly, Matt is sure to give you fun facts, deep analysis, and lots of four letter words. Tune in!! bwaybreakdown.substack.com more

A lively and opinionated cultural history of the Broadway Musical that tells the extraordinary story of how Immigrants, Jews, Queers, African-Americans and other outcasts invented the Broadway Musical, and how they changed America in the process.In Season One, host David Armstrong traces the evolution of American Musical Theater from its birth at the dawn of the 20th Century, through its mid-century 'Golden Age', and right up to its current 21st Century renaissance; and also explore how musicals have reflected and shaped our world -- especially in regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, and equality. more

The Noël Coward Foundation burrows through theatre history via the plays of one of the UK's most prolific writers. more

Take a trip backstage with Broadway's best exclusive interviews with the leading creators of musical theatre. Based on the popular 1980s radio series produced and hosted by award-winning director and producer, Paul Lazarus, ANYTHING GOES is a celebration of storytelling through song, past, present and future. Now available in 30-minute segments. Hundreds of episodes featuring show-stopping interviews with composers, lyricists, book writers, directors and performing legends from the Broadway stage. A treasure trove of rare and famous songs performed by the original singers as well as the writers themselves. The series showcases interviews with living composers and lyricists like Stephen Sondheim, Gretchen Cryer and Stephen Schwartz, tributes to past greats like the Gershwins, Cole Porter, Comden & Green, Dorothy Parker and Ethel Merman as well as early encounters with now famous tunesmiths like Alan Menken, William Finn and Craig Carnelia. Anything Goes is everything Musical Theatre. Join Paul Lazarus as he explores the dazzling history of the musical stage. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. more

A podcast tracing the development of theatre from ancient Greece to the present day through the places and people who made theatre happen. More than just dates and lists of plays we'll learn about the social. political and historical context that fostered the creation of dramatic art.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Bringing you the best stories from the deep and fascinating history of theater in the city of Philadelphia. This is the podcast for all lovers of theater, students of history - or anyone who enjoys great stories with lots of drama! more

Home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare materials. Advancing knowledge and the arts. Discover it all at www.folger.edu. Shakespeare turns up in the most interesting places—not just literature and the stage, but science and social history as well. Our 'Shakespeare Unlimited' podcast explores the fascinating and varied connections between Shakespeare, his works, and the world around us. more

Bringing a production to Broadway is not an easy task. Some never make it to opening night, while others get to closing night rather quickly. This podcast explores famous and forgotten shows that closed too soon, uncovering the remarkable journeys from the page to the stage. Through deep research, archival recordings, and theatrical history, each episode examines the artists, productions, and moments that have shaped Broadway—both onstage and behind the scenes. From legendary flops to celebrated classics, every closing night has a story worth telling. more

Conversations revealing the cultural and emotional impact of our favorite musicals in theatre history.On each episode of 'A Musical Theatre Podcast,' Jeff welcomes a special guest to explore one musical from theatre history. Together they get to the heart of the show's cultural and emotional impact by looking at its creators, context, and storytelling. Always fun and heartfelt, this is the podcast to celebrate the humanity of our musical theatre art form. more

Get excited for what's being referred to by 'industry professionals' as 'Musical Science Theatre 3000,' 'Just the schadenfreude I needed!' and 'Something to listen to instead of the president's whining,' when John and Marla, both 'industry professionals,' bring to you, Flop of the Heap, the podcast where failure is always an option! Like B-Movies? Try B-Musicals! Available now on your internet enabled device. more

Breaking the Curtain is the musical theatre podcast where two friends sit down with theatre legends, uncover the history behind your favourite shows, and share the latest Broadway buzz. From in-depth show breakdowns to exclusive interviews with theatre's brightest creatives, it's your all-access pass to the world of musical theatre. more

Welcome to the Dr. Broadway Podcast!  The Musical Theatre History podcast where a couple of doctors sit around and talk about Broadway!  Your hosts, Dr. Kristin Stultz Pressley & Dr. Tracey Brent-Chessum provide episodes on Broadway shows that are currently touring in the United States, and provide context episodes on the broad history of musical theatre and its development. Episodes are designed to give you the information you need to enhance your theatre going experience! We are Educating Theatregoers & Enhancing Theatregoing!Get in touch at ****@drbroadway.com; and @drbwaypodcast on insta, TikTok, and YouTube. more

Performance is an ephemeral thing, so how do we rediscover its history, and what can that teach us about theatre today? The Theatre History Podcast explores these questions through interviews with scholars and artists who are studying theatre's past in order to help shape its future. more

The Theatre History podcast that doesn't take itself too seriously. For each episode, Aaron Odom hosts a guest from the worldwide theatre community to talk about a bizarre, fascinating and humorous story from theatre history. One catch, the guest has no idea what they'll be discussing.Plus, guests return to the program to share 'Theatre Horror Stories,' moments when theatre artists maintain that old adage: 'The show must go on.' From events an audience might never realize affected the show to the wheels falling off a production completely, these stories just make for great listening. more

A YouTube/podcast series exploring the history of musical theatre.Created and voiced by Kevin Morris.Video episodes available on www.youtube.com/@StagedRightTo share your support 'Staged Right' in a flexible, affordable way, please consider a contribution via either Patreon or Ko-Fi.Patreon: https://patreon.com/StagedRightKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/StagedRight more

black theatre stories, people, & histories: in 30 minutes or less.

If you are a musical nerd this is the place for you.Each season covers one musical or concept in detail giving you a complete history of the glorious art of musical theatreWebsite: outofthewingsmedia.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/outofthewingsmedia/ more

Snack-sized episodes to give you your theatre history fix, brought to you every morning by Playbill and the Broadway Podcast Network. Hosted by Mark Peikert. more

Jennifer Ashley Tepper's Untold Stories of Broadway book series is now a podcast! In each episode, the secrets and mysteries of a different Broadway theater will be explored by Tepper and two special guests with connections to that theater from different decades. From the Broadhurst to the Nederlander, from actors to stagehands, from ghost stories to opening nights, from the 1940s to today, expect to discover all kinds of fun and fascinating tales about the theaters at the heart of New York City and everyone who has called them home. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. more