The Peanut Gallery by MTH

Tim Scott & George Harter
  • 4.7 (14)
  • PERFORMING ARTS

The Peanut Gallery is an intergenerational podcast featuring conversations about professional theater and the performing arts. Listen in as we discuss theater trends, the business of theater, and the power of live theatrical experiences ~ while sharing stories, musings, and anecdotes about life on stage. The Peanut Gallery is hosted by longtime Theater producer, director, and actor Tim Scott, alongside nationally syndicated radio host and New York and Broadway tour guide, George Harter.

Episodes

  1. Revivals

    05/09/2020

    Revivals

    In this episode George and Tim discuss the origin of musical revivals. How they came to be and why they are so popular.

    31 min
  2. Art Through Pandemics

    05/01/2020

    Art Through Pandemics

    In this episode Tim and George discuss how theater and art has evolved through pandemics. Particularly how art changed during the early 1920s as a result of the 1918 flu pandemic and largely due to World War I.  They also ponder how Theater can and will change as a result of the current Covid-19 crisis.

    29 min
  3. Lerner and Loewe

    04/24/2020

    Lerner and Loewe

    In this episode George and Tim discuss the partnership of Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe. How they met and why their partnership worked so well, in spite of some rocky roads to Broadway for a few of their shows.

    32 min
  4. Disruption in American Theater

    04/15/2020

    Disruption in American Theater

    In this episode Tim and George discuss historical disruptions in the American theater, including the current COVID-19 crisis. How audiences and theater producers adapt and the importance of human connection.

    32 min
  5. Cast Recordings and LPs

    04/04/2020

    Cast Recordings and LPs

    In this episode George and Tim discuss the thirty-three and a third long-playing record and the influence it had on Broadway cast recordings and marketing shows.

    29 min
  6. Musical Partnerships

    03/23/2020

    Musical Partnerships

    In this episode Tim and George discuss the great partnerships in musical theater. From Rodgers & Hammerstein to the longest partnership ever - Kander & Ebb -- and ranking the top 5 of all time.

    32 min
  7. The Scenic Evolution

    03/06/2020

    The Scenic Evolution

    From operetta to classic musical theater to mega-musicals to essentialism, in this episode Tim and George discuss how the literal look of musicals have evolved over the last 100 years.

    30 min

  8. 02/21/2020

    Critics and Critiques

    Tim and George discuss the pitfalls of offering feedback on theater performances as well as the art of critiquing theater in print and on social media What's the point and is it still a real thing?

    28 min

  9. 02/09/2020

    The Evolution of R&H

    In this episode Tim and George discuss the evolution of Rodgers & Hammerstein; from their works apart to the prime of their careers. Furthermore, they discuss the evolution of R&H musicals and what the future may hold for their works.

    29 min

  10. 01/09/2020

    Introduction and the business of theater

    A short intro to your hosts, Tim and George, and their ideas on the business of theater.

    26 min
  • 10 Episodes

4.7
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About

The Peanut Gallery is an intergenerational podcast featuring conversations about professional theater and the performing arts. Listen in as we discuss theater trends, the business of theater, and the power of live theatrical experiences ~ while sharing stories, musings, and anecdotes about life on stage. The Peanut Gallery is hosted by longtime Theater producer, director, and actor Tim Scott, alongside nationally syndicated radio host and New York and Broadway tour guide, George Harter.

Information

  • Creator
    Tim Scott & George Harter
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tim Scott & George Harter
  • Show Website
    The Peanut Gallery by MTH