57 episodes
Know the Show Michael Fling, Anika Chapin
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5.0 • 38 Ratings
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Join Director Michael Fling (Artistic Associate, Goodspeed Musicals) and Dramaturg Anika Chapin (Director of Artistic Development, Signature Theatre) as they explore and examine your favorite shows, from contemporary hits to classic Broadway. They’ll share fascinating tidbits about each show’s creation and history, then analyze a song or scene to illustrate how the dramaturgy of the show works. Whether you're "Getting to Know" a show for the first time or learning more about an "Old Friend", you're guaranteed to fall in love with musical theatre all over again. New episodes monthly.
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The Wiz
Can you feel a brand new episode?! Ease on down the road with Anika and Michael as they make their way through THE WIZ - the super soulful musical which debuted almost 50 years ago on Broadway and is finally returning this season after a successful national tour. So don't bring us no bad news - listen now!
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Anything Goes
There IS no cure like travel! Hop on board the SS American along with Michael and Anika as they dive into ANYTHING GOES - the tuneful musical comedy from Cole Porter. Hear about the unique creation story, and the endless revisions that the show has gone through in its 90 year history.
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Once On This Island
To celebrate Valentine's Day - KNOW THE SHOW is diving into ONCE ON THIS ISLAND the tragic, but joyful love story of Ti Moune. Mama definitely provides for great discussion as Michael and Anika debate the moral of the story and chat about the origins of this beloved musical theatre folk tale.
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Merrily We Roll Along
We're opening doors on our 4th season with MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG! Michael and Anika explore how this show went from biggest flop of all-time to the hottest ticket on Broadway!
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She Loves Me
As a special holiday treat, dive into the Christmas confection that is SHE LOVES ME. Anika & Michael discuss it's hidden gem status, and why a lot of critics call it a "near perfect musical"!
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Come From Away
Dive on in to the heartwarming juggernaut COME FROM AWAY! Michael and Anika look into how this original musical went from unlikely seed of an idea to a sensation that took the world by storm. So get ready to have a screech-in, kiss a fish, and fall in love with a small town called Gander.
Customer Reviews
Great Chicago show!
Next up might be a show that I’ve played a few times and allows me to catch up on my reading during the first act pause between numbers 😁 1776 🇺🇸
Best musical podcast!
Absolutely love this podcast! Can’t wait for each new episode.
I could listen to Anika talk about Assassins for years
I would like to read your thesis on narrators in Sondheim shows!
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