MusicalTalk - The UK's Independent Musical Theatre Podcast

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Episode 385: Behold! It's Bedknobs and Broomsticks! Apr 14, 2014

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Thos and Tim express their Shermania as they discuss the score and structure of this evergreen Disney film – but what role does an editor play in redefining the context and purpose of a filmed musical? And find out how massive substitutiary locomotion blurs with misguided substitutiary elocution!

Episode 384: Gettin' Loud with Lesli Margherita Apr 08, 2014

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Nick sits down with Lesli Margherita to discuss her role as Mrs Wormwood in the Broadway production of MATILDA, as well as putting questions forward to her from some Twitter followers. Hear everything from Lesli discussing the development of the Zorro Musical (for which she won an Olivier Award), to life advice and as to what some of her previous jobs involved! An entertaining and educational lesson for all!

Episode 383: Raiders of the Lost Archives Apr 01, 2014

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As MusicalTalk celebrates its sesquicentennial anniversary (look it up!), Thos dons his plus fours to stroll down memory lane, and blows the cobwebs off (and puts the stylus on) a few old forgotten archive recordings. Hear some famous voices from the past as well as get a sense of the tangible improvements to recording technology in this unusual episode celebrating all the past iterations of MusicalTalk and its historic forebears. Long live the King!

MusicalTalk Mini 56: Ur in Town with Katie Bernstein Mar 25, 2014

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David Herzog talks to Katie Bernstein, currently performing in Urinetown at the St James Theatre.

MusicalTalk Mini 55: Mike Dixon's Don Black Concert Tour Mar 25, 2014

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Join Nick Hutson as he sits down for a brief chat with Mike Dixon to discuss a UK Tour that Mike is conducting involving many songs by the legendary Don Black

Episode 382: Transatlantic Turmoils Mar 12, 2014

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Thos, Nick and David explore shows that have performed well in their originating countries, but haven't done as well when they make the trip across the pond! We discuss We Will Rock You, Brigadoon and Oh What a Lovely War.

Episode 381: Wag the Musical and Newland Too Mar 04, 2014

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Ever wonder what happens to shows after they leave Edinburgh? Ever wonder what happens to show-writers after they leave Edinburgh? Well, wonder no more as Thos joins Grant Martin and Tom Giron-Towers to talk about the further adventures of them and their shows, including the latest version of their 2012 Pick of the Fringe musical - Newland!

Episode 380: Esta Charkham in Conversation Feb 25, 2014

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Nick sits down with Esta Charkham, who is one of London's most experienced casting agents and has worked in many different aspects of musical theatre over the years. Hear her talk about casting EVITA as well as being close friends with Lionel Bart and Anthony Newley... and everyone else!

Episode 379: Ron Husmann in Conversation Feb 18, 2014

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Join new presenter Dom McChesney as he talks in-depth with Broadway veteran, and thoroughly interesting chap, Ron Husmann - star of Tenderloin, All-American and Lovely Ladies, Kind Gentlemen to name but a few - as well as being the author, narrator, and co-producer of the ten-hour video series Broadway! A History of the Musical. A true Broadway legend!

Episode 378: (Martin) Ball's to the Mega Musical - Via the Opera Feb 11, 2014

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Our good friend Martin Ball is currently appearing in Phantom of the Opera, so Nick sits down with him to discuss the show, its links to opera (as Martin is an opera fan!) and his thoughts on Les Misérables as well as other aspects of performing in musicals!

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