Podcasts by MusicalTalk - The UKs Independent Musical Theatre Podcast

0713: The Ballad of Anne and Mary – Songs from 2021-05-18T12:53:27

Episode 713: The Ballad of Anne and Mary – Songs:   Join us for the last part of our special in-depth look at the fantastic free new musical pirate podcast, The Ballad of Anne and Mary. This wee...

0712: The Ballad of Anne and Mary – Story from 2021-05-12T10:18:09

We return to part two of our special in-depth look at the fantastic free new musical drama podcast, The Ballad of Anne and Mary, created by Laurence Owen and Lindsay Sharman about the famous 18<...

0711: The Ballad of Anne and Mary – Development from 2021-05-04T14:28:01

Join Thos over the next three weeks for a special in-depth look at the fantastic new musical, The Ballad of Anne and Mary.  In this first episode, he talks to the show’s creators, Laurence Owen ...

0710: Back to the Woods from 2021-04-27T10:25:14

Join Thos as he revisits the much praised 2010 Regents Park Open Air Theatre production of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods, which is viewable to watch in a streaming version online.  Cast your...

0709: Like A Musical? Part Two from 2021-04-21T09:10:06

Welcome to this bumper edition of MusicalTalk crammed with great songs and fine chat as Thos brings us a brand new interview with talented writer, Alexander S. Bermange, creator of I Wish My Lif...

0708: Like A Musical? Part One from 2021-04-13T05:00

With the five star revue, I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical – a must see for all fans of musical theatre – being made available for streaming, join Thos for the first of two interviews with Ale...

0707: The Return of Bobby Crush from 2021-04-06T06:00

One of our favourite interviews ever on MusicalTalk has been with British entertainment legend Bobby Crush.  Join original MusicalTalk Presenter Andy Edwards as he re-unites us with Bobby for an...

0706: Seeing eye to eye on Soviet Zion from 2021-03-30T05:00

Mike Shapiro chats with Giles Howe, co-creator of Soviet Zion, a new musical set in a remarkable socio-political experiment in WW2 Russia.

0706: Lizzie should Be More Chill from 2021-03-23T06:00

Join us for a chilled discussion as Nick talks to Ryan about Lizzie, horror musicals, Be More Chill and songs being cut from cast recordings!

0705: The Last Show We Saw from 2021-03-16T05:00

This week Nick and John take a look at shows that take things from the past and reinvents them for the future by talking about the shows they last saw.  John talks about seeing the new productio...

0704: FarcicalTalk from 2021-03-02T07:00

Join Nick and Dom as they discuss musicals based on, or featuring elements of, Farce!  Thankfully Dom and Nick still recognise each other at the end and there are no door slams! 

0703: Peter Duncan in Conversation from 2021-02-23T07:00

Fresh from talking about the wonderful online production of Jack and the Beanstalk, Thos presents another chance to hear an in depth interview with its author and Dame Par Excellence, Peter Dunc...

0702: Peter Duncan in Pantomime from 2021-02-16T07:00

Join Thos and Tim as they discuss Peter Duncan’s highly enjoyable online pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk – and talk about how to capture the raucous excitement of British Pantomime in a video ...

0701: When Worlds Collide - creating THEME PARK FAN: THE MUSICAL from 2021-02-09T08:00

Nick, during lockdown, decided to write a mad musical celebrating the UK Theme Park Community.  Join Nick with other members of the team as they discuss this mad show - that you can watch here o...

0700: Behind the Scenes With MusicalTalk from 2021-02-02T06:30

It’s time for a celebration as MusicalTalk reaches its 700^th episode and to mark this milestone, we take you behind the scenes in a very special edition featuring those beautiful drea...

0699: Caroline, Or Change. from 2021-01-26T06:30

It’s time to give your kitchen equipment dirty looks as we join Thos and Colm as they look at what makes the recent revival of modern classic, Caroline, or Change, so impressive.  Whether it’s t...

0698: Porgy and Bess in London from 2021-01-19T11:42:10

Adamant that Porgy and Bess is an opera?  Well, it ain’t necessarily so as Thos and Colm chat about the recent English National Opera production of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess – the is-it-or-isn’t...

0697: Streets Ahead from 2021-01-12T06:30

We start the new year with another look at 42nd Street, one of the evergreen stories of musicals – with a peek at the original 1932 novel by Bradford Ropes, an in-depth look at the recent London...

0696: Merry Quizmas and a Happy New Earful For 2021 from 2020-12-22T17:09:44

It may be a reduced Christmas this year with the pandemic and lockdowns, but that’s no reason not to have a good old quiz and songfest here on MusicalTalk.  So that can only mean its our traditi...

0695: Streaming Back to 42nd Street (we wish!) from 2020-12-15T06:30

Dom and Nick are joined by John from New York to talk about more streaming options available - such as On the 20th Century, Upon a Mattress and 42nd Street - plus whatever else takes our fancy. ...

0694: Hyde-ing in 42nd Street:  from 2020-12-08T13:08:42

In this week’s bumper episode, we look again at Jekyll Versus Hyde, the frankly brilliant adaptation of the evergreen story by discussing the musical with its creators, Laurence Owen and Lindsay...

0693: The Toxic Avenger Reassembled from 2020-12-01T18:20:14

It’s time to get the geek as we join Thos and Tom as they chat some more about another Edinburgh Fringe musical theatre hit of recent years – The Toxic Avenger, a hilarious and tuneful musical a...

0692: When Timpson (Almost) Met Spiderman from 2020-11-24T06:30

Thos and Tom chat about two past Edinburgh Fringe comedies – Timpson the Musical, which hilariously imagines the birth of the high street favourite in a bouncy, engaging production, and also Red...

0691: Taking an Eternity from 2020-11-09T19:56:17

With 2013’s epic new musical, From Here to Eternity, recently revived on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Show Must Go On website, listen to Thos and Tim as they talk about the weaknesses and strengths...

0690: My Chat, It Has Three Corners from 2020-10-27T09:18:35

Colm and Thos discuss Drive By Shooting (A Street Art Opera), a brand spanking new ten minute opera that unexpectedly uses the model of the three hundred year old intermezzo they discussed last ...

0689: Everything Old is New Again from 2020-10-20T05:30

Join Thos and Colm as they talk about The Secretary Turned CEO, a radical modern re-interpretation of Pergolesi's seminal comic opera of 1733, The Maid...

0688: A Grease-y Boyfriend History. from 2020-10-13T05:00

Join Nick, Mike Dixon and Dominic McChesney for a fun discussion about Grease, its origins, the cut songs, the re-written songs and the songs not many people know! Hear tales from Mike's work on...

0687: Gideon and Blundersnorp from 2020-10-06T05:00

Fancy seeing a new musical for free? Well, you’d best join Thos as he chats to Mike Shapiro about Mike’s latest show, Gideon and the Blundersnorp, and how in the absence of this year’s Hollywood...

0686: Return to the House of Edgar – Disinterring the Past from 2020-09-29T05:00

Return to the House of Edgar – Disinterring the Past: Having recently heard about the future of the House of Edgar, MusicalTalk’s Pick of the Fringe 2018, join Thos as he explores the history of...

0685: Return to the House of Edgar – Divining the Future from 2020-09-22T14:21:21

Divining the Future:  Thos chats with composer Thomas F Arnold, writer of The House of Edgar, MusicalTalk’s Pick of the Fringe 2018, about the future of the show and how you develop a fringe pro...

0684: #VirtualEdFringe2020: How To Use A Washing Machine from 2020-09-15T05:30

Join Thos as he talks to the people behind this unusual and appealing original musical, featuring a live string quartet, which follows two siblings called back to their childhood home to pack up...

0683: #VirtualEdFringe2020: The Fear from 2020-09-08T05:00

Join Thos as he talks to the creators of one of the great new musicals from the Edinburgh Fringe of the last few years, The Fear, which follows the lives of three students as they attempt to nav...

0682: Zoomsical Theatre and Other Plot Twists of the Pandemic from 2020-09-01T05:00

How do you get your showtune fix when venues are closed and performers are quarantined? Tonia and Mike discuss ways to enjoy or create musical theatre (sort of) while staying safely at home.

0681: #VirtualEdFringe2020: Dreams of Peace and Freedom Redux from 2020-08-25T09:51:27

MusicalTalk’s Virtual Edinburgh Festival Fringe continues with an in-depth look at Sue Casson’s magnificent multi-platform song cycle about the life of one of the architects of the modern world,...

0680: #VirtualEdFringe2020: Nele Needs a Holiday – The Musical from 2020-08-18T05:30

MusicalTalk’s Virtual Edinburgh Festival Fringe continues with this exclusive interview with Nele Van den Broeck, star of the eponymous Nele Needs A Holiday – The Musical, the wonderful 2018 aut...

0679: MusicalTalk’s Virtual Edinburgh Festival Fringe from 2020-08-11T05:00

Missing the 2020 Edinburgh Fringe? Then fret no longer and join us as we serve up a bumper double-length episode launching the MusicalTalk Virtual Edinburgh Festival Fringe.  Tuck into a veritab...

0678: Leanne Interview from 2020-07-28T05:30

Andrew Edwards talks to Alton Towers performer Leanne about her new single - MY DAMAGE.  

0677: Nic Greenshields Interview from 2020-07-21T05:30

Join Andrew Edwards as he talks to West End Leading Man - Nic Greenshields - who's performed in Les Mis, Beauty and the Beast, Guys and Dolls, The Beautiful Game, Miss Saigon and many more!

0676: Singin’ In the Rain (and Friends) from 2020-07-14T12:47:44

In this information-packed and trivia-full episode, listen to Colm and Thos as they try to detect the golden threads linking three very different MGM musicals – DuBarry Was A Lady, Singin’ In th...

0675: Ten Point Reviews – The West End from 2020-07-07T05:30

With online musical theatre available like never before, Thos has been watching a lot of it.  And we do mean a lot!  So, in the first of an occasional series, join him as he shares what he think...

0674: Reasons To Be Cheerful! from 2020-06-30T05:30

It’s the musical that says exactly what it is, so join Thos as he reviews this most raucous, funny, raw, political, clever and surprisingly touching show by the Graeae Theatre Company – and join...

0673: Did Mae Go West? A Sextette Tete a Tete. from 2020-06-23T06:45:17

Join Thos as he revisits the film that keeps giving – Mae West’s 1977 musical, Sextette, featuring songs from 250 years of history including by Thomas Arne, the Beatles and Neil Sedaka – but is ...

Remembering Dame Vera Lynn from 2020-06-18T11:51:59

Dom shares a short dedication to Dame Vera Lynn, who died today - 18th June 2020.  

0672: Dom and Mike Somehow Talk About "By Jeeves" for 75 Minutes from 2020-06-09T05:00

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s charming “By Jeeves” recently re-introduced itself to the world via a streamed performance. Dominic McChesney and Mike Shapiro have a spirited and by no means succinct chat...

0671: Creating and Celebrating SIX with Toby Marlow, Lucy Moss and Katy Richardson. from 2020-05-26T05:00

Hear from SIX's musical director Katy Richardson as Nick and Mike Dixon talk about the tech in the band, the Olivier Awards and what makes SIX so special.  After that Nick talks to the writers o...

0670: Messages of hope from across the Industry from 2020-05-19T09:22:27

Join Nick Hutson and Andrew Edwards as they play messages from many people from the industry offering their support, advice, tips, stories and background as to how they're coping with this situa...

0669: Until the Curtains Rise from 2020-05-12T05:30

Nick hands the mic over to Maryann Wright and Estee Stimler to talk about their fundraising effort - Until the Curtains Rise. 

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on UK theatr...

0668: Top 3 Career Defining Moments with Mike Dixon from 2020-05-05T05:30

West End conductor and Musical Supervisor Mike Dixon joins Nick to talk about Mike's top 3 personal career highlights! Hear how Arthur Laurents, Shirley Bassey and Sir Brian May all form wonderf...

0667: Alexander (Hamilton) the Great? from 2020-04-28T05:30

Thos and Tim ponder that musical theatre monolith, Hamilton, and dissect its status as the "future of musical theatre" and whether or not its cultural resonances work as well in the United Kingd...

0666: Chatting with Preston Nyman from 2020-04-21T14:33:39

Nick sits with Preston Nyman to discuss his upbringing in a theatrical household, revolving theatres, theme parks and why a certain little shop is so important to him!

0665: Oh What a Beautiful Streaming Opportunity. from 2020-04-14T05:30

Nick chats to David Herzog about all the wonderful streaming options being offered to us and what it could mean for the future of theatre consumption - featuring Disney+, YouTube, Digital Theatr...

0664: Stephen Cole Interview from 2020-04-07T09:33:38

David Herzog returns, this time chatting with writer and lyricist Stephen Cole (Merman's Apprentice, Casper the Friendly Musical, Goin' Hollywood, et al). Join them live from New York City as th...

0663: Stanley Silverman Interview from 2020-03-31T05:30

David Herzog chats with theatre composer Stanley Silverman (Up from Paradise, Elephant Steps, Hotel for Criminals, et al) about his incredibly diverse career and numerous collaborations.

0662: Back to SIX and then Back to the Future from 2020-03-24T06:30

Nick meets SIX convert Ryan to share their thoughts on it and we talk about Back to the Future - the musical that was recently playing at the Manchester Opera House. 

0661: Kendall&Bauerfeld in Conversation from 2020-03-17T05:30

Join Thos as he sits down with dynamic and talented writing duo, Jonathan Bauerfeld and Casey Kendall, to for an in-depth chat about The Twelve (also known as The Jury), one of the best new show...

0660: Legally Limbo Agogo from 2020-03-10T13:31:33

Mike and Thos sit down to talk about the three magnificent shows presented by the Royal Scottish Conservatoire last summer – perennial favourite, Legally Blonde, and two newly written musicals, ...

0659: Comedy B-Musicals – A Double Bill: Second Feature from 2020-03-02T06:30

Welcome back to the second part of our two episode look into the cult B-Musicals, Vampire Hospital Waiting Room and Apocalypse Cruise Ship Love Affair. Join Thos as he catches up with composer/w...

0658: Comedy B-Musicals – A Double Bill: First Feature from 2020-02-26T09:34:56

If you’re a lover of the bizarre, the absurd, the hilarious or the just downright silly, then you’re in for a treat;  Join Thos for the first of two episodes looking at Beachcomet’s Comedy B-Mus...

0657: Nicholas Parsons Remembered from 2020-02-11T12:43:50

Join Thos as he recalls the time he interviewed British cultural legend, the late Nicholas Parsons, about his performances in Into the Woods, the Rocky Horror Show, Charlie Girl and much more be...

0656: The Odd Couples from 2020-02-04T06:30

It’s tea for two with avuncular chatmates, Thos and Mike, as they look at two very different shows addressing the two very different ways that two very different couples can be portrayed in musi...

0655: You and I: Aye aye – it’s AI! from 2020-01-28T06:30

Hear from Cordelia O’Driscoll and Tom Williams, the people behind Buried, as they talk about their latest show, You and I, a touching and funny musical masterpiece about loss and robots – it’s t...

0654: Beetlejuice and Mean Girls on Broadway from 2020-01-22T15:05:38

Nick's Broadway adventure with John Sweeney continues... here they discuss Beetlejuice and Mean Girls. 

0653: Moulin Rouge and the Radio City Music Hall from 2020-01-15T16:59:59

Join Nick from New York as he and John Sweeney discuss seeing Moulin Rouge and touring the radio city music hall on Broadway.

0652: Aladdin: See You Later Boys and Girls from 2020-01-07T06:30

David Herzog takes us on one more trip to Pantoland as his production of "Aladdin" takes its final bow. A trip to New York is also on the horizon...

0651: Remembering Jerry Herman from 2019-12-31T14:35:10

To mark the recent passing of Broadway legend - we rebroadcast the full interview we did with Jerry from episode 20 of the podcast.  Join Nick and Thos (mostly Thos) for an hour's chat with Jerr...

0650: Merry Quizmas and a Happy New Earful For 2020 from 2019-12-24T17:20:39

Gadzooks, surely it isn’t the festive season again?  Well, yes – now you come to mention it – it certainly is! Which means it’s time for our now traditional MusicalTalk Crimbo Musical Theatre Qu...

0649: Aladdin is Less Miserable from 2019-12-17T06:30

Join David as he talks to the cast of the Blackburn Empire Theatre’s Festive Pantomime, Aladdin, in his latest fascinating audioblog!  Oh yes, he does!  And then catch Thos in conversation with ...

0648: Robot Teammate and Pockets from 2019-12-10T06:30

Mike sits down with Chris Bramante, Molly Dworsky, Branson NeJame, Kat Primeau, and Dave Reynolds — a.k.a. Robot Teammate — to discuss the Off-Broadway run of their Hollywood Fringe hit musical ...

David's Audio Blog (Part Two): "Aladdin" at the Blackburn Empire Theatre from 2019-12-05T21:00:07

David Herzog and the rest of the cast and crew begin rehearsals for the traditional pantomime and chat backstage about characters and preparing for opening night.

0647: The Boy in the Dress from 2019-12-04T16:59:34

Join Nick and Robert as they travel to the RSC in Stratford Upon Avon to see The Boy in the Dress - their first big new musical since Matilda opened there 10 years ago.  How does it compare?  

0646: Mary Poppins, Aladdin&Juliet. from 2019-11-26T09:43:52

In this three parter episode - Nick talks to Andrew Keating about &Juliet, David Herzog gives us the first instalment of his panto blog from Aladdin and Nick talks to Jonathan Cohen about Mary P...

0645: Enigma from 2019-11-19T06:30

Join Thos as he talks to Hedda Rustad Carlsen, composer and lyricist of Enigma, a new musical which tells the unrecognised story of female code breakers in America during the Second World War.  ...

0644: Barely Thirteen from 2019-11-12T06:30

Join Thos, Mike and Ellen for a look at student favourite, Bare – the Musical, a modern high school take on Romeo and Juliet, before Thos surveys Jason Robert Brown’s Thirteen, one of the many m...

0643: Paradise Lodge from 2019-11-05T06:30

Join Thos as he speaks to the people behind Paradise Lodge, the musical comedy based on writer Steve Cooper's experience...

0642: BFI Musicals! The Greatest Show on Screen from 2019-10-26T05:30

Episode 642: BFI Musicals! The Greatest Show on Screen:  It’s an early Christmas present for all fans of the musical! As the BFI’s extended celebration of mus...

0641: Unexpected Item in the Bagging Area from 2019-10-22T05:30

With a run of this popular Edinburgh Festival Fringe show about to open in Cambridge, Thos sits down with Laurence T-Stannard to discuss his score for this supermarket based musical comedy. And ...

0640: Jon Robyns and West End Misfits from 2019-10-15T05:30

Nick talks to Jon Robyns about his new album - Musical Direction - as well as providing a song from the album for us all to enjoy and then we hear from Nicholas Chiappetta and Suzie Aries about ...

0639: Mamma Mia - The BIG Immersive Party from 2019-10-08T05:30

Thos and Nick talk about Big, that's now playing at the Dominion Theatre, the history of Mamma Mia and also about the new immersive Mamma Mia party that's playing in London and how it all links ...

0638: From SIX to Post Modern Jukebox from 2019-10-01T05:30

This week Nick and Thos discuss taking an old fashioned story and telling it in a modern way as they look into SIX and then discuss how Post Modern Jukebox take modern songs and do them in old f...

0637:  Jekyll Versus Hyde from 2019-09-24T08:07:54

Thos joins the hugely talented Laurence Owen and Lindsay Sharman to discuss their latest gothic horror comedy musical, the award winning Jekyll Versus Hyde, one of the great hits from 2019’s Edi...

0636: I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical from 2019-09-17T19:25:26

Thos sits down with the talented and generous songwriter, Alexander S. Bermange, to discuss his stunning and brilliant show, I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical – a sharply observed and hilarious...

0635: Ed Fringe Round-Up 2019: Josephine Baker and Other Movers and Shakers from 2019-09-03T05:00

Josephine Baker and Other Movers and Shakers:  Join Thos and Colm as they look at some more of the great shows from this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe including Legally Blonde, Vulvarine, the...

0634: Ed Fringe Round-Up 2019: Sweet Charity and Friends (and fiends) from 2019-08-27T05:00

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe for 2019 might be over but its memories live on.  Join Thos and Mike as they discuss four of the great shows you could have seen in Scotland this August – Sweet Cha...

0633: From Judy to Bette: The Stars of Old Hollywood from 2019-08-21T17:35:16

Join Thos as he catches up with Rebecca Perry and David Kingsmill to discuss the wonderful five star show, From Judy to Bette: the Stars of Old Hollywood, which pays tribute to Bette Davis, Judy...

0632: What To See At The Edinburgh Fringe 2019 from 2019-08-14T18:20:48

With the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe in full swing, Thos guides you through a selection of songs and interviews with the people behind some of the best musical theatre shows and revues that y...

0631: Ed Fringe – The Musical from 2019-08-06T05:00

The world’s largest arts festival is back as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe hits town again – and to get you in the mood (and to help you explore some of the experience of being there yourself), ...

0630: Good Queen Bess and Mess from 2019-07-30T05:00

With the Edinburgh Festival Fringe just about to start, Thos sits down with the man behind one of this year’s shows, David William Hughes, whose witty and splendid production, Elizabethan, is ba...

0629: Access All Arias from 2019-07-23T05:00

Is theatre for everyone? And what can we do to bring down the barriers? Thos sits down with actor, singer, director and theatre creator, Stephen Lloyd to discuss the ethics of fully accessible t...

0628: Nebular Tuesday from 2019-07-20T06:00

Dom talks about Nebular Tuesday with its composer Stephen Bull.  We hear about its journey from its concept album days to where it is now and how Stephen plans to move it forward.  

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0627: Go, Go, Go Joseph! from 2019-07-16T05:00

Nick and Antonia discuss Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat that is now playing at the world famous London Palladium. 

0626: The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole (with Rosie Ashe and Jake Brunger) from 2019-07-08T05:00

Nick, Antonia and Jonathan head to the opening of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged Thirteen and Three Quarters - at the Ambassador's Theatre in London.  

Hear why it's the be...

0625: Tudor Nights from 2019-07-02T05:00

With Six the Musical storming to success, it’s time to look at a musical about perhaps the greatest of all the Tudor queens, Elizabeth the First herself, in her own rollicking and rumbustious sh...

0624: Mary Poppins, Maggie May and Annie's Rooster from 2019-06-25T05:00

This week Nick talks to Robert Gordon about Mary Poppins Returns and Maggie May and then David Herzog chats with old friend Richard Meek who's currently touring in "Annie" as Rooster alongside C...

0623: Only Fools, Horses and Amelie. from 2019-06-18T05:00

Join Nick and Rachael as they discuss Only Fools and Horses - which is currently packing 'em in at the Theatre Royal Haymarket and then Nick and Jonathan Cohen discuss Amelie - which is touring ...

0622: Aladdin's Waitress from 2019-06-11T06:00

Join Nick as he talks to Marisha Wallace about Waitress as we hear from new cast members Ashley Roberts and Lucie Jones before they make their way into the show - and then we hear from Charlotte...

0621: Bully for You from 2019-06-04T05:00

As Mike Shapiro’s hugely entertaining new musical, The Bully Problem, premieres at the prestigious Hollywood Fringe in June, Thos chats with Mike about the genesis and development of this witty ...

0620: Hooray for Hollywood Theatre! (Part Two) from 2019-05-28T05:00

Michael Gordon Shapiro continues coverage of the Hollywood Fringe with a chat with Laura Wiley, a multi-faceted entertainer and producer of musical parodies.

0619: Hooray for Hollywood Theatre! from 2019-05-21T06:51:09

Michael Gordon Shapiro begins a series of interviews exploring creative life at the Hollywood Fringe and chats with festival co-founder Ben Hill and musical theatre director Janet Miller.

0618: The Story of Stephen Foster – Part Two from 2019-05-14T06:00

It’s time for songs, stories and insights into the life, works and legacy of Stephen Foster, in the second part of our look into the life of this mid Victorian American song writing giant. And o...

0617: The Story of Stephen Foster – Part One from 2019-05-07T06:00

In a special two part edition of MusicalTalk, join Jonathan, David, Nick and Thos as the look at the life, works and legacy of Stephen Foster, the father of the popular song and godfather of mus...

0616: Finding Fiddler on the Roof from 2019-05-02T20:09:14

Nick has never seen Fiddler on the Roof - so he and Dom went off to the Playhouse Theatre to see the Trevor Nunn directed production from the Menier Chocolate Factory starring Andy Nyman and Jud...

0615: Queens of Mist and Kings of Rock musicals (with Jon Robyns and Hugh Wooldridge) from 2019-04-23T11:20:28

Nick talks to Jon Robyns and Hugh Wooldridge about the massive celebration of rock musicals coming up on May 12th to the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith - The best of Rock Musicals.  

David...

0614: Oliviers, Crazy Ex Girlfriends and Bullies from 2019-04-16T06:00

Antonia sits with Nick to discuss the 2019 Olivier Awards along with mourning Crazy Ex Girlfriend's departure from the airwaves.  We also hear the next instalment in Mike Shapiro's development a...

0613: Waitress Review and The Bully Problem from 2019-04-11T09:37:26

Join Nick and Andrew as they share their thoughts on Waitress - playing at the Adelphi Theatre and also hear the first entry in a developer diary from Mike Shapiro on his musical: The Bully Prob...

0612: The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – Legacy from 2019-04-02T06:00

In the second of a two part run, David Herzog chats to…well, practically everyone involved…about the wonderful new pieces of musical theatre writing presented by the RCA at the 2018 Edinburgh Fe...

0611: The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – Hat-Trick from 2019-03-26T06:00

In the first of a two part run, Thos and Michael Gordon Shapiro cast an impressed eye (or four) over the excellent annual presentations by the amazing ...

0610: But... I'm A Cheerleader in Kinky Boots (Carrie Hope Fletcher and Demitri Lampra Interviews) from 2019-03-19T06:00

In this special episode of MusicalTalk - Nick talk to old presenter and composer Andy Abrams and Carrie Hope Fletcher about Andy's musical of BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER that was recently showcased at...

0609: Working the Festival Fringe from 2019-03-12T06:00

Join Thos and Colm as they talk about what it takes actually to put on a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe – a real insider’s view of the nuts and bolts of what’s involved.  And hear about s...

0608: Come to Come From Away from 2019-03-05T07:00

This week we revisit Come From Away as Nick chats to the cast members - and those whom the cast members portrayed - at a press event for the musical held at the beautiful Canadian Embassy in Lon...

0607:  Countdown to New Shows in March from 2019-02-26T07:00

It’s a bumper episode discussing six very different shows, featuring five songs, with four guests, and three musicals about to open in two different cities, hosted by the one and only (at least,...

0606: Come from Away to Arts Ed from 2019-02-19T07:00

Nick chats to Chris Hocking - principal of The Arts Educational Schools in Chiswick, West London about the school's history, heritage and vision.  

Following that - Nick and Rachael talk ...

0605: Propping Up the Barnum from 2019-02-12T07:00

Episode 605: Propping Up the Barnum.

What a year it’s been for PT Barnum!  With a blockbuster musical film about his life, The Greatest Showman, and a London revival of the original 1980 ...

0604: Everybody's Moaning about Les Mis from 2019-02-05T07:00

Nick and Rachael talk about the reaction that the news that Les Miserables is to change forever has caused amongst theatre fans and why they think it's not a bad thing... 

They then talk ...

0603: Mary Poppins Returns from 2019-01-29T07:00

Nick, Antonia and Mike sit down to discuss their thoughts on the Mary Poppins sequel. 

0602: 2019 Preview from 2019-01-22T07:00

Nick and Antonia discuss the massive amount of shows coming to London and beyond in 2019.  2019 promises to be an exciting year - with new shows such as Only Fools and Horses, Dear Evan Hansen a...

0601: On the Road with David Herzog - Cinderella at Venue Cymru from 2019-01-15T07:00

David Herzog returns to bring us belated holiday cheer from the cast of "Cinderella" at Venue Cymru in North Wales. Hold David's terrified American hand as he embarks into the popular British wo...

0600: The Six Presenters from 2019-01-08T07:00

It’s very rarely we get so many presenters in one place - but in the summer of 2018 - we managed it! In this episode there two different conversations stemmed from two very simple questions. Listen

599: Being Fanatical about Musicals. from 2019-01-01T07:00

Nick joins Rachael - to discuss a slew of musicals they saw toward the end of 2018 including Wicked, Matilda, Phantom of the Opera, Bat out Of Hell, Heathers and Fanatical - whilst gently skimmi...

0598: Merry Quizmas and a Happy New Earful 2019 from 2018-12-25T07:00

Apparently, it’s Christmas time - so to mark the event, here’s the now obligatory and much despised MusicalTalk festive quiz – a merry mix of quirky questions and superb songs, all helpfully hos...

0597: 2018 in Review - A Big Leap Forward from 2018-12-18T07:00

2018 saw lots of musicals open in London that explored very modern themes - so, in no order, join Antonia and Nick as they discuss Chess, Hamilton, Bring it On, Chicago, The Band, Bat out of Hel...

0596: Our Love Never Dies for Phantom of the Opera from 2018-12-11T07:00

Nick recently shocked Tonia with news that he would be re-visiting Phantom of the Opera for the first time in over 15 years.  Listen to hear his thoughts, how it compares to Love Never Dies and ...

0595: Tales and Tails from 2018-12-04T07:00

The lovely David Herzog leads you a conversational journey through this summer's  Edinburgh Festival Fringe in a series of chats, interviews and songs as he meets the people who worked on Bark! ...

0594: The Voice Behind the Stars from 2018-11-27T07:00

Thos sits down with the incredibly talented Eliza Jackson to discuss her one woman show, The Voice Behind the Stars, about the life and career of the amazing Marni Nixon. In this fascinating dis...

0593: Edinburgh Fringe Rundown from 2018-11-20T07:00

Missing this year's EdinburghFestival Fringe?  Of course you are, even if you didn't get a chance to visit!  But worry not, for Thos and Mike recorded a wide ranging conversation about just a ha...

0592: But Was It A Lovely War? from 2018-11-13T07:00

As the centenary of the Armistice is marked, Thos looks back at Oh What A Lovely War, the best-known First World War musical that didn’t come out of the war! Take a trip into the MusicalTalk arc...

0591: The Home Fires Keep Burning from 2018-11-06T11:56

With the centenary of the end of the First World War looming, Thos sits down with Professor Michael Williams of the University of Southampton to revisit Ivor Novello's evergreen anthem, Keep the...

0590: The Rise of the House of Edgar from 2018-10-30T06:00

The MusicalTalk Pick of the Fringe 2018:  MusicalTalk continues its odyssey into the best of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for 2018 with this funny and playful interview with two of the stars of...

0589: Good Company in the House of Edgar from 2018-10-23T07:00

In this week's episode - Nick shares his thoughts on Company now playing at the Gielgud Theatre and Michael Gordon Shapiro talks to Thomas F Arnold and Ben Philipp about their musical - The Hous...

0588: A Gallant Life from 2018-10-16T07:00

Episode 588: A Gallant Life is a historically-inspired musical about the career of Muriel Thompson, a racecar champion from the early days of automobiles who went on to drive ambulances for the ...

0587: The King and I Revisit The Rink and The Little Shop of Horrors: from 2018-10-09T08:00

Nick, Robert and Olaf sit down to re-visit The Rink and Little Shop of Horrors - two musicals that create a different area whilst written in the 1980s!  Listen

0586: Mike and Antonia Talking about Jamie from 2018-10-02T08:00

In this week's episode - Mike Shapiro (on his recent trip to the UK) joined Antonia to see Everybody's Talking About Jamie - playing at the Apollo Theatre in London).

0585: Hamilton - Young, Scrappy and... Flawed? from 2018-09-25T08:00

Is Hamilton the second-coming of musical theatre as so many people claim it to be or is it a bit flawed beneath the surface? 

Whatever your views on the piece may be - it certainly has it...

0584: Original Cast Album! Paul Garred and Henry Carpenter on the Record from 2018-09-18T07:00

To mark the launch of the amazing Quentin Dentin Show original cast album, Thos talks to the people behind the recording - writer, Henry Carpenter, and music producer, Paul Garred, one of the fo...

0583: Original Cast Album! Quentin Dentin on the Record from 2018-09-11T07:00

Thos joins Luke Lane, the star of the brand new Quentin Dentin Show original cast album on making a musical theatre recording.  Learn how it differs from a stage show and is a production in its ...

0582: Original Cast Album! Luke Lane on the Record from 2018-09-04T07:00

Cast albums are such a big part of most musical theatre fans’ lives, so what better way to celebrate the launch of the Quentin Dentin Show original cast album than an in-depth look at how they c...

0581: Little Shop of Horrors at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre from 2018-08-28T08:00

As avid fans of Little Shop of Horrors, it was a pleasure to be able to interview the three mysterious chorus girls (played beautifully by Reneé Lamb, Christina Modestou and Seyi Omooba) and hea...

580: What’s On at the Fringe – Musical Heritages and Legacies from 2018-08-21T17:05

David Herzog gives us the step-by-step and blow-by-blow account of bringing his new show, Chwedl – Fairytales from Wales, to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in this fascinating collection of audio...

579: What’s On at the Fringe – Challenging the Norm and the Form from 2018-08-14T16:00

Thos sits down with Rebecca Humphries to discuss her award winning five-star musical show, Prom Kween, “a riotous musical theatre piece” which is a coming of age story loosely based on real life...

578: What’s On at the Fringe – A Musical World in Progress from 2018-08-07T16:00

As the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2018 gets underway, MusicalTalk starts its traditional and extensive coverage of just some of the musicals you can see there. In this episode, Thos talks to Colm...

577: Mamma Mia 2 - Here We Go Again! from 2018-07-31T16:00

Tonia shares her thoughts on the Mamma Mia sequel with Nick.

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576: Songs, Silence and Science from 2018-07-11T16:00

It’s songs galore today as MusicalTalk looks at three very different shows in this bumper episode. Thos chats to the remarkably talented John Hinton about his barnstorming, showstopper of a musi...

575: Guy - A New Musical from 2018-06-27T16:00

Thos sits down with Leoe Mercer and Stephen Hyde, fresh from their success with the Marriage of Kim K, to talk about their latest work, Guy – A New Musical, currently on at the Menier Theatre’s ...

574: Paradise Rocks from 2018-06-19T16:00

Would you Adam and Eve it? Could it be possible for one of the greatest poems in the English Language, John Milton’s Paradise Lost – the story of the Garden of Eden - to be converted in a new ro...

573: All Trains Lead to Coney Island from 2018-06-05T16:00

Join Nick and Dom for a whirlwind discussion involving lots of random shows and topics - including On The 20th Century, Girl Crazy, The Woman in White (and Black), Billy Elliot, I had a Ball, An...

572: The Big Show Problem: ENO vs The West End from 2018-05-29T16:00

Is the ENO and the Coliseum being used to its full potential? Chess is currently playing at the ENO so Nick shares his thoughts on seeing the show for the first time with Robert and then he and ...

571: Biograph Girl from 2018-05-22T11:43:45

Thos meets Jenny Eastop, the director of the first professional revival of Warner Brown and David Heneker’s well received 1980 classic British musical, The Biograph Girl, exploring the history of s...

570: Our Love Never Dies for Jamie, Caroline and The Girl from the North Country from 2018-05-15T12:14:45

Nick chats to Robert about musicals we’ve never mentioned on MusicalTalk - Everybody’s Talking about Jamie and The Girl from the North Country (as well as touching on other topics) and we then hear...

569: Marry Me on a Little Strictly Field Trip to a Ballroom from 2018-05-08T11:14:45

Dom treats you to this week’s episode - as he talks to Alisdair Kitchen about this production of Sondhiem’s Marry Me A Little (open at the Drayton Arms Theatre in South Kensington) - and then he an...

568: Follies in Focus from 2018-05-01T09:11:45

As the Royal National Theatre announces that its star-studded and star-attracting production of Sondheim’s Follies will be returning to London in 2019, Thos sits down with composer and Sondheim exp...

567: Chomping at the Savoy from 2018-04-24T15:46:45

In this bumper episode, Dom and Thos have a wide ranging conversation about Gilbert and Sullivan (with a dose of Offenbach thrown in) and find many conversational tributaries and diversions taking ...

566: Forgive Us, Oh Father! from 2018-04-17T08:36:45

It’s confession time as Thos chats to Harry Style and Arnoud Breitbart, the two people behind the fresh and impressive new British musical, Forgive Us, Oh Father!.  Hear about the creation of this ...

565: Thrilled by Thrill Me! from 2018-04-10T17:03:45

Thos sits down with Harry Downes and Ellis Dackombe, the impressive stars of the national tour of award-winning musical, Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story, to discuss the background and craft r...

564: A Brief Encounter with Alex Lacamoire from 2018-04-04T13:24:45

Nick and Dom discuss Brief Encounter now playing at the Empire Cinema in the West End, and Nick chats to Hamilton’s orchestrator, arranger, music supervisor and all-round music guy - Alex Lacamoire.

563: Buried Treasures from 2018-03-27T13:16:45

Prior to its much anticipated arrival in London, Thos sits down for a wonderful chat with the talented writers of hit Edinburgh Fringe show, Buried - winner of the NSDF Award 2017, as well as Music...

562: Merrily We Ramble Along: Jeremy Sams on the post Lloyd-Webber musical from 2018-03-22T08:50:45

Michael Billington recently said of Andrew Lloyd Webber: “For all his attempts to encourage new talent, he also looks like a swimming instructor in a largely empty pool. Stiles and Drewe are the on...

561: You’ve Got to be Carefully Taught: Musical Musings with YouTube’s Kevin Lynch from 2018-03-15T13:33:45

Join Nick and YouTube musician Kevin Lynch as they discuss such varied topics as Spongebob Square Pants’ Broadway outing, Dear Even Hansen, Billy Joel’s Movin’ Out, EmojiLand and the importance of ...

560:The Hamilton Hype Balderdash (A Culled Collation of Conversation with Dick, Nick, Thos and Annie!) from 2018-03-06T08:47:45

Nick and Thos discuss last year's Dick Whittington (for the last time!) and then delve deep into the perhaps overhyped attitude of Hamilton, and then analyse Annie and work out why it's an under-ap...

559: Sondheim, Allegro and Forbidden Fruit from 2018-02-27T20:30:45

Thos sits down with up-and-coming composer and lyricist, Colm Molloy, to discuss the intricacies of Sondheim, the eccentricities of Rogers and Hammerstein’s Allegro and complexities of being a mode...

558: HG Wells' Time Machine from 2018-02-20T18:34:45

Music!  Mystery!  Morlocks!  It’s 1959, the golden age of science fiction, and a mysterious man arrives at Radio Woking to present a thrilling musical adaptation of HG Wells' classic story, the Tim...

557: I Have A Bad Feeling About This from 2018-02-13T13:38:45

Thos sits down with award winning cabaret duo, The House of Blakewell, alias Alice Keedwell and Harry Blake to discuss their latest cabaret musical, I Have A Bad Feeling About This, which premieres...

556: It Shoulda Been You! from 2018-02-06T09:56:45

And for Thos, it was! It’s time to learn more about this wonderful American musical which deserves to be much better well known world-wide as Thos talks to the director of a recent excellent Fringe...

555: Making Noise with Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie from 2018-01-26T13:07:45

The writer-composer team — a.k.a. Noisemaker — discuss, with Michael Gordon Shapiro, their musical “Atlantic: A Scottish Story”, their collaborative process, and the fulfillment-versus-security tra...

554: Hamilton: The Greatest Show, man from 2018-01-15T17:59:45

In this week's episode we discuss two musicals that use modern music to tell the story of historical figures. First Nick and David talk The Greatest Showman (a pop musical that focuses on Barnum) a...

553: Everybody's Talking About 2017 from 2018-01-09T14:13:45

Robert tells Nick of his highlights for 2017 including Follies, The Grinning Man, Everybody's Talking about Jamie - with light touches on The Greatest Showman and Dick Whittington.

552: Merry Quizmas and a Happy New Earful 2018 from 2018-01-01T19:21:45

It’s time to see in the new year with the now obligatory MusicalTalk festive period quiz – a merry mix of quirky questions and superb songs, all helpfully hosted by that ignorant idiot, thoolish (s...

551: Shows for 2018... and how to see them for cheap! from 2017-12-26T09:11:45

Tonia and Nick delve into some of 2018's new shows in London and Broadway. Nick then shares his tips for ensuring you don't always have to pay staggering amounts of money for shows. Then we look in...

550: You are '17 Going on '18... from 2017-12-19T17:48:45

Join Nick and Tonia as they discuss the big shows of 2017 including 42nd Street, Hamilton, An American in Paris, Follies, Pinocchio, On the Town, The Addams Family and many others.

549: A Musical Theatre Meander from 2017-12-13T09:42:45

Join Dom and Thos as they follow their muse for a marvellous musical theatre meander, encompassing everything from Florodora to South Pacific by way of some obscure television musicals, Follies, Sa...

548: Alexander Hamilton and Jon Peterson from 2017-12-05T08:49:45

Meet me inside the room where it happens as you join Nick, Mike Shapiro and Tonia as they discuss Hamilton opening in London. That would be enough, but you can then join David Herzog as he talks to...

547: A Night in the Ukraine with Evita from 2017-11-29T10:41:45

Tim and Thos sit down to discuss two very different shows from the late 1970s - the greatest of the Lloyd Webber and Rice collaborations, Evita, and a modern Marx Brothers concoction, a Night in th...

546: The Success of How to Succeed from 2017-11-24T09:22:45

Following it rare recent professional production in London, Tim and Thos cast their eyes over the evergreen How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and look at it through the prism of sexu...

545: Piers Chater Robinson on writing Peter Pan - The British Musical from 2017-11-13T14:17:45

Once upon a time, Nick saw a musical of Peter Pan at the Cambridge Theatre starring Ron Moody. This musical was written by composer, lyricist and bookwriter - Piers Chater-Robinson. Hear how this m...

544: Stop the Toxic Thrill Machine, Oh Father! from 2017-11-07T18:29:45

It’s time for more Edinburgh Festival Fringe insights from Thos and Michael Gordon Shapiro, the noted composer, as they look into a number of very successful shows including the Toxic Avenger, Thri...

543: It Shoulda Been Buried in the Scottish Woods from 2017-10-31T16:36:45

It’s time for another Fringe Round Up Time – so join Thos and noted composer, Michael Gordon Shapiro, for the next couple of weeks as they talk about some more of the best shows at his years Edinbu...

542: The Forgotten Kander and Ebb Shows from Z to A from 2017-10-18T08:01:45

Dom and Robert are let off the lead by Nick and are allowed to talk to their heart's content about the more un-known shows of Kander and Ebb including The Rink, The Visit, Zorba and Woman of the Year.

541: Strictly Young Frankenstein's Girls from 2017-10-10T15:39:45

Nick sits with Antonia to discuss what he thought of Young Frankenstein - now playing at the Garrick Theatre; Antonia shares her thoughts on Strictly Come Dancing, as well as Strictly Ballroom comi...

540: Fringe Cuts – From Brecht to Bricked! (with a bit of Brown) from 2017-09-26T08:56:45

More songs and conversations from this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe – so join Thos for the low down on the Murderous Philanthropist of Croydon Town, One Good Soul and an intriguing double/seque...

539: Fringe Cuts – Musical Theatre Aristocracy from 2017-09-20T09:12:45

It’s Fringe Round Up Time – so join Thos for the next couple of weeks as he talks to the people behind some of shows at his years Edinburgh Festival Fringe.  And in today’s episode he talks Sondhei...

538: Follies at the National from 2017-09-12T08:59:45

Nick and Dom discuss Stephen Sondheim's Follies - currently playing at the National Theatre. This production stars Imelda Staunton, Philip Quast, Tracie Bennett and Janie Dee - and is one of Sondhe...

537: Honeymooning With Stephen Weiner from 2017-09-05T12:12:45

Composer Stephen Weiner discusses his upcoming musical adaptation of The Honeymooners, and his journey through the exciting and chaotic landscape of musical theatre development.

536: Stop the Musical – The MusicalTalk Pick of the Fringe from 2017-08-29T16:59:45

Join Thos as he talks to the writer, performers and producer of this year’s MusicalTalk Pick of the Fringe, the wonderful new five star show, Stop the Musical, which was developed in collaboration ...

535: What to See at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 from 2017-08-22T21:27:45

With the Festival Fringe reaching its seventieth anniversary, there has never been a better time to go to the world's largest arts festival. So, with this in mind, Thos has compiled a list of five ...

534: Allegro Ago-go (Part 2) from 2017-08-15T23:22:45

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Allegro received a mixed reception in 1947 and didn’t get to Europe until it opened in London 69  years later.  In part two of an in-depth analysis of the strengths and we...

533: Allegro Ago-go (Part 1) from 2017-08-15T23:20:45

Is Rodgers and Hammerstein's legendary 1947 Broadway musical Allegro really an artistic failure - or is it any good? It's the question that people have been asking for seventy years! Thos sat down ...

532: Rosie Ashe on Committee at the Donmar Warehouse from 2017-07-18T11:34:45

Nick chats to Rosie about the new chamber-musical playing at the Donmar Warehouse looking at the court case involving a British charity scandal. It runs until the 12th August!

531: Royal Vauxhall - Behind the Scenes from 2017-07-10T19:04:45

Join Thos as he talks to some of the actors involved in MusicalTalk’s Pick of the Fringe from last year, Royal Vauxhall - cabaret queen, Sarah Louise Young, and respected actor Tom Giles, who playe...

530: Royal Vauxhall in the Best Possible Taste from 2017-07-04T15:28:45

With the  70th anniversary of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe barely a month away, Thos sits down with writer and composer, Desmond O’Connor, to talk about MusicalTalk’s Pick of the Fringe from last ...

529: Finding Half A Sixpence after going Into The Woods from 2017-06-29T17:50:45

Join Nick and Dom as they talk about seeing Half A Sixpence at the Noel Coward Theatre - featuring new songs by Stiles and Drewe and then hear Dom talk about his experience playing The Mysterious M...

528: My Crazy Ex Girlfriend is a Bat out of Hell from 2017-06-22T13:42:45

Nick and Antonia take a visit to West Covina, California to talk about the musical TV show - Crazy Ex Girlfriend; Nick, Amy and Andrew discuss the new Jim Steinman Rock Opera - Bat out of Hell play...

527: On The Tonys and On The Town from 2017-06-15T09:00:45

Nick is joined by Robert Gordon as they sit down to discuss the Tony Award results, The Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of On The Town, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's musical-like se...

526: Remembering William David Brohn from 2017-06-06T15:45:45

In this week's episode - we re-play our 2008 interview with legendary orchestrator William David Brohn - who passed away in May 2017. Hear Bill talk, with Nick Hutson and Jonathan Cohen, about his ...

525: Producing and Directing from 2017-05-30T18:09:45

Ever wondered what a director brings to a production?  Found yourself pondering what a producer actually does?  Perhaps you’ve puzzled over how the roles differ or overlap?  Well, as cult hit, the ...

524: The Craft of the Song-Writer – Numbers from 2017-05-23T09:07:45

In this bumper edition, Thos sits down with up-and-coming writer, Henry Carpenter, the man behind the cult hit, the Quentin Dentin Show, to enjoy a masterclass on the development of just one song. ...

523: Val Vigoda Loves You! (plus ENO Carousel reviewed) from 2017-05-16T08:10:45

Musician/lyricist/actor Val Vigoda talks about transitioning from indy pop to musical theatre, playing a six-string electric violin, live looping, and her new Off Broadway show “Earnest Shackleton ...

522: Floyd Collins from 2017-05-11T08:01:45

Join Tim and Thos as they discuss the haunting and original 1996 Adam Guettel musical based on the true story of tragic pot-holer, Floyd Collins, in Kentucky 1925, who inadvertently finds fame when...

521: Paper Hearts - A New British Musical from 2017-05-02T10:15:45

With its triumphant return to London this week (prior to a week in Hamburg), Thos looks at hit fringe show, Paper Hearts, where love, passion and betrayal meet in a bookshop (next to the historical...

520: "Annie Get Your Gun" at the Union Theatre from 2017-04-27T12:56:45

David Herzog returns to chat with director Kirk Jameson about this latest London incarnation of the Irving Berlin classic!

519: Laura Darrell Interview from 2017-04-18T12:56:45

Mike chats to Laura Darrell - who's been involved with the new John Kander musical "Kid Victory". She talks about working on a new musical with John Kander and offers other golden nuggets of advice...

518: 42nd Street/Oliviers/Adrian Jekkells from 2017-04-11T12:56:45

Join Nick Hutson, David Herzog, Jonathan Cohen and Dominic McChesney for an episode spanning our thoughts on 42nd Street (now playing at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane), an Olivier Awards re-cap and...

517: Ten Year Tenure from 2017-04-04T09:55:45

As part of MusicalTalk’s tenth anniversary celebrations, Thos sits down with the man who started it all, Nick Hutson, to talk about the birth of the series and how it developed in its earliest year...

516: [Best in Show] from 2017-03-28T10:05:45

Thos sits down to discuss cult favourite, [Title of Show], with the Producer, Director and Musical Director of a recent five star production to investigate whether the piece is verbatim theatre and...

515: Beauty and the Remake from 2017-03-22T18:30:45

Disney's Beauty and the Beast has been remade for a new audience - complete with a CGI Beast, Emma Watson and an enhanced story line with some new songs by Sir Tim Rice and Alan Menken. Here is wha...

514: The Girls (Feat. Sophie Louise Dann and Claire Moore) from 2017-03-14T08:40:45

Nick shares his thoughts on the new musical of THE GIRLS - by Tim Firth and Gary Barlow - playing at the Phoenix Theatre - and discuss whether pop song writers doing musicals can actually work if a...

513: The History of the Hollywood Musical (Part Two) from 2017-02-28T20:21:45

Nick and Antonia travel further down the yellow brick road of the history of the Hollywood film musical - discussing trends and tropes seen in the 60s all the way to today. We chat about Rocky Horr...

512: The History of the Hollywood Musical (Part One) Featuring Newsies. from 2017-02-21T15:48:45

Nick and Antonia bring you all the way back to the beginnings of the Hollywood musical - and trace its development throughout its early days discussing the Hays Code, the talents involved and the t...

511: Summer Nights in Space from 2017-02-12T17:52:45

As Henry Carpenter’s wonderful new show, Summer Nights in Space, premieres at the Vault Festival in Waterloo, Thos  sat down with the writer, director and actors to talk about new science fiction m...

510: Does "La la Land" land? from 2017-01-31T09:57:45

Nick and Michael share their thoughts on the latest "filmusical" to come out of Hollywood. It's been nominated for 14 Academy Awards and has made people fall in love with the genre all over again -...

509: Marla Mindelle's Tale of Two Cities from 2017-01-24T13:31:45

Mike Shapiro talks to performer/writer/producer Marla Mindelle about performing on Broadway and then restarting her career virtually afresh in Los Angeles.

508: Still Merrily Rolling Along from 2017-01-17T11:14:45

Thos talks to Ben Pollard and Joseph Beesley about their roles as co-director and musical director of a recent highly successful and well thought through production of Stephen Sondheim’s complex an...

507: Stop The Train from 2017-01-10T13:31:45

Thos talks to Rick Guard, one of the people behind the new sell-out musical, Stop the Train, which was one of the big shows at last year’s Edinburgh festival fringe – one of those rare shows that h...

506: You are '16 going on '17... from 2017-01-03T09:09:45

Happy New Year from MusicalTalk! To celebrate, Nick and Antonia look at the ups and downs of 2016 - with everything from re-reviewing shows we've seen to saluting those we lost. To counterbalance t...

505: Merry Quizmas and a Happy New Earful 2016 from 2016-12-21T10:38:45

Yes, it’s that time once again to get your feet up, your ears open and your expectations down for the annual end of year MusicalTalk quiz.  There are twelve questions, and one or two are even quite...

504: The Sister Act's Etiquette and Rock Nativity (Feat. Tony Hatch) from 2016-12-13T18:54:45

Nick and Antonia discuss Sister Act - currently touring the UK - and we also hear from legendary songwriter Tony Hatch as he, along with David Wood, talk to Nick about their musical - Rock Nativity...

503: Pantomime Adventures with Peter Pan (Part Two) from 2016-12-06T16:24:45

It’s time to look behind you once again and then settle down to listen to Thos as he concludes his in-depth interview with pantomime author, actor and expert, Andrew Pollard, as they discuss all th...

502: Pantomime Adventures with Peter Pan (Part One) from 2016-11-29T19:00:45

Join Thos as he gets to talk to the king of London pantomime, respected writer and dame-par-excellence, Andrew Pollard.  In this in-depth discussion, they talk about Andrew’s fascinating career, th...

501: The School of Rock 'n' Female Roles from 2016-11-23T20:35:45

Nick welcomes new presenter Antonia Gentile into the MusicalTalk studio to discuss her views on the role of the female in everything from opera to Disney. Nick also shares, with Thos Ribbits, his v...

500: Our Tenth Anniversary - A String of Musical Pearls from 2016-11-14T17:45:45

As we celebrate Ten years and 500 episodes let's go back to where it all started with original presenters - Nick Hutson and Andrew Edwards. Hear as they review a major event from every year Musical...

0499: Roll up! Roll up! from 2016-11-08T17:12:45

As MusicalTalk celebrates ten years of broadcasting with almost five hundred episodes (and counting) in the bag, Thos looks to the future of the show with extracts of forthcoming programmes: Hear a...

0498: The House of Edgar from 2016-11-01T10:33:45

There’s no need to be poe-faced about this week’s episode as Michael Gordon Shapiro catches up with the people behind The House of Edgar, a wonderfully evocative and tuneful new musical about the l...

0497: Apocalypse Cruise Ship Love Affair from 2016-10-20T18:59:45

Thos joins the people behind the cult favourite, Vampire Hospital Waiting Room (yes, really!), to talk about their latest hilarious hit musical, Apocalypse Cruise Ship Love Affair (yes, really!).  ...

0496: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 – Three and Six from 2016-10-11T16:27:45

Join Thos as he invites you to join him looking at three very different shows and listening to six very excellent songs in this episode from the Fringe as he talks about Michael Griffiths’s one man...

0495: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 – Music and Musings (part two) from 2016-09-27T08:06:45

Thos and Michael gather together again to cast an eye over a number of fringe shows including Pawn, When You Improv on a Star, The Princes’ Quest, Ordinary Days, The Shot Heard Round the World and ...

0494: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 – Music and Musings (part one) from 2016-09-14T12:24:45

For the next two weeks, Thos is joined by noted musical theatre writer, Michael Gordon Shapiro, to discuss Michael’s very first Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the shows he saw there.  This week, we’...

0493: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 – Nine to High Five from 2016-09-06T11:28:45

It’s songs aplenty as we join Thos for a lively chat with the talented Laurence Owen, the creator and star of this year’s hit one man musical spoof show, Cinemusicals High, and then explore the plo...

0492: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 – [Reviewers of Shows] from 2016-08-30T08:51:45

In what is now an annual tradition, Thos sits down with noted reviewer from Broadway Baby, Joshua Clarke, to chat and review some of the highlights from this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.  On t...

0491: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 – Must See Musicals! from 2016-08-24T14:12:45

Join MusicalTalk for its tenth year of extensive coverage of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world’s largest arts festival.  As always, Thos has been sampling as much of the musical theatre offe...

0490: Miranda Still Sings from 2016-08-18T16:00

Continuing our look back at ten years of MusicalTalk, we revisit an episode released in June 2009 where Nick interviewed Miranda Sings; the famous YouTube (and now Netflix) delusional star! This...

0489: Re-attend the Press Junket of Sweeney Todd from 2016-08-10T23:09:45

As we come ever closer to our 500th episode, we also celebrate 10 years worth of podcasts! So to continue with Thos' recent episode tradition, Nick is delving through the archives to bring you some...

0488: Remembering Marni Nixon (Part Two) from 2016-08-02T13:14:45

MusicalTalk pays tribute to Hollywood legend, the late Marni Nixon, with another chance to hear the second part of her in-depth 2010 interview which marked her eightieth birthday and explored some ...

0487: Remembering Marni Nixon (Part One) from 2016-07-26T22:46:45

With the sad news of the recent passing of “The Ghostess with the Mostess”, Hollywood legend, Marni Nixon, Thos recalls her unusual and perhaps unexpected fame and her incredibly broad career – not...

0486: Appreciating Verbatim from 2016-07-19T10:15:45

Thos looks at the newest genre of musical theatre, the verbatim musical, made famous by the Royal National Theatre’s much lauded production of London Road, and asks if it subverts Sondheim’s axiom ...

0485: An Episode about A Comedy about a Bank and a Magic Lamp Robbery from 2016-06-21T10:15:45

David Herzog talks to Joey Hickman - who is the musical director and music arranger of A Comedy About a Bank Robbery - playing at the Criterion theatre - from the people that brought us The Play th...

0484: Middlebrow Musicals – Part Two from 2016-06-15T15:38:45

Join Thos as he continues his chat to Cameron (no, not that one) and this week addresses the odd case of the two Richard Rogers, as well as touching on both Sandy and John Wilson (no relation) and ...

0483: Middlebrow Musicals – Part One from 2016-06-07T09:03:45

Is Sondheim a cul-de-sac for musicals?  Is Andrew Lloyd Webber the last great operetta-ist? Thos sits down with musical theatre journalist and blogger, Cameron Smith, to chew over musical theatre i...

0482: Gina Beck's Showboat from 2016-05-19T12:07:45

Join David as he chats to MusicalTalk favourite Gina Beck about her role in the classic Showboat - now playing at the New London Theatre.  

0481: Quentin’s Talent Team-Oh! from 2016-05-10T09:01:45

At last, the Quentin Dentin Show is back - the cult hit Edinburgh Fringe rock musical is reborn in London, and MusicalTalk has been with it all the way to the Arts Theatre in the West End.  In this...

0480: Lucky Stiff from 2016-05-03T12:31:45

With Aherns and Flaherty’s first major collaboration, the funny and musical Lucky Stiff, returning to London in a new production, join Thos as he sits down with show actors, Michelle Crook and Andr...

0479: Funny Girls: Victoria Wood and Fanny Bryce from 2016-04-26T21:54:45

In this week's episode Nick and Robert celebrate the legacy of two female comedy icons: Victoria Wood and Fanny Bryce. Victoria Wood, a pioneer of female British comedy, lost her life to cancer ver...

0478: The Busker's Opera with Dougal Irvine from 2016-04-19T09:49:45

“The future’s ripe for those who mix their artistry with politics” – yes, in this time of election and referendum, Thos rejoins modern musical theatre master, Dougal Irvine, for a chat about his br...

0477: Quentin Dentin Redux from 2016-04-12T08:36:45

It’s songs, songs, songs as Thos investigates how you redesign a show to keep the best of the past but also take on board all those lessons you’ve learned from a paying audience.  As The Quentin De...

0476: In Conversation with Stephen Cole from 2016-04-06T11:01:45

Dom McChesney chats with musical theatre writer Stephen Cole about his many shows from 'Night of the Hunter' to 'The Road To Qatar' and beyond. All jam packed with lots of songs from his fabulous n...

0475: Dougal Irvine and Laila The Musical from 2016-03-17T07:20:45

Thos catches up with the multitalented Dougal Irvine to look at the some of his recent successes and to discuss his forthcoming collaboration on Laila the Musical, a new contemporary musical, retel...

0474: Mrs Henderson Presents with Mike Dixon from 2016-03-08T10:15:45

Nick and Robert discuss their thoughts on the delightful musical: Mrs Henderson Presents! It's anAll New Nude Renudeville with music by oscar winning composer George Fenton, lyrics by Don Black and...

0473: David Kingsmill’s West End Odyssey (Part Two) from 2016-03-01T16:41:45

It’s Seven Up as David and Thos continue their chinwag about some more shows that really stood out for David during his recent trawl of London’s Theatreland – including Stephen Ward, From Here to E...

0472: David Kingsmill’s West End Odyssey (Part One) from 2016-02-24T08:56:45

David’s back to tell us all about the shows he saw in London’s glittering West End in 2014 and 2015 including Merrily We Roll Along, Rock of Ages, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the Scottsbo...

0471: Are Kinky Boots Klunky Boots? from 2016-02-16T20:37:45

Nick Hutson and Dominic McChesney share their opinions on Kinky Boots - now playing at the Adelphi Theatre - featuring music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper and book by Harvey Fierstein... how will this...

0470: The Gentlemens' Guide to the School of Rock, Love and Murder from 2016-02-09T09:29:45

Thos and Nick invite Dominic McChesney to muse upon his recent trip to New York where he treated himself to two very, very different musicals! Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The School of Rock" (a very Ame...

0469: The Sound of Music Live – Point by Point from 2016-02-03T15:52:45

Self-confessed “Sound of Music Virgin” Thos gives his point by point commentary on the recent live television version of the Sound of Music, and comes up with some surprising observations, not leas...

0468: Gypsy - Live on TV... Almost from 2016-01-26T11:26:45

Tim and Thos share their thoughts on the BBC 4 Broadcast of the classic musical - GYPSY - starring Imelda Staunton, Peter Davison and Lara Pulver.

0467: The Sound of Music - Live on TV from 2016-01-12T08:26:45

At last, Britain’s first live-on-television musical production ever!  It’s The Sound of Music as you’ve never seen it before – but was it a success?  Join Thos and Tim as they discuss the show, the...

0466: The Lowdown New Writing Showcase 2016 from 2016-01-02T16:59:45

As MusicalTalk enters its tenth year, what better way to kick off 2016 with a show about brand new works?  So join Thos as he talks to Henry Carpenter, the co-curator of a new musical theatre writi...

0465: Merry Quizmas and a Happy New Earful 2015 from 2015-12-29T16:59:45

It’s the annual festive MusicalTalk quiz that slightly fewer than everyone is talking about!  Relax yourself into the new year with some musical questions and a whole host of songs -  including som...

0464: Star Wars Musicals from 2015-12-15T10:24:45

As the world gears up for the latest instalment, Thos and Tim sit down with fan expert Darren to experience the world of “in-universe musicals” within the Star Wars canon.  Find out what they have ...

0463: James Robert Ball in Conversation (part two) from 2015-12-08T10:24:45

Thos continues his fascinating conversation with James Robert Ball and together they dissect and discuss Rent, Wonderful Town, High School Musical, and a lot of Sondheim!  This episode is simply….g...

0462: James Robert Ball in Conversation (part one) from 2015-12-01T08:45:45

Thos joins noted musician, writer and Sondheim scholar, James Robert Ball, in this intelligent and in-depth discussion about his approach to song-writing and his show, Bang Out of Order, a contempo...

0461: The Play Pictorial and Musical Theatre Magazines from 2015-11-25T17:15:45

Ever wondered what the avid musical theatre fan did a hundred years ago?  Join Thos and Tim as they look into the world before MusicalTalk to a time when the musical theatre magazine was king and, ...

0460: Showstopper - The Improvised Musical from 2015-11-04T17:54:45

David Herzog chats with old friends Justin Brett, Andrew Pugsley, and Christopher Ash about the West End premiere of this London favourite.

0459: The Pick of the Fringe 2015 from 2015-10-29T09:15:45

Sadly, it’s the last episode of MusicalTalk’s coverage of this year’s splendid Edinburgh Festival Fringe – and as usual Thos picks his Picks of the Fringe and investigates how two very different, v...

0458: Christine Pedi at the Crazy Coq's (C-O-Q-S!) from 2015-10-19T18:14:45

David Herzog sits down with the charming Christine Pedi to discuss her current run of cabaret treats at the famous Piccadilly Circus venue.

0457: The Quentin Dentin Show from 2015-10-13T07:13:45

Join Thos as he talks to Henry Carpenter, the man behind – and in front of – the Quentin Dentin Show, an intriguing musical from at this year’s Fringe that falls into the category of “weird and won...

0456: Views and Reviews from 2015-10-06T08:28:45

Thos and fellow reviewer, Josh Clarke, sit down to look at some more of the offerings from this year’s Edinburgh Fringe – and touch on the role of authenticity in musical theatre.   Hear about Pers...

0455: One-ders of the Fringe from 2015-10-01T18:25:45

There are five five-star shows from the Edinburgh Fringe for you in this episode as Thos talks to a number of intrepid performers who were responsible for some wonderful one-person shows tackling e...

0454: Finding Friends on the Fringe from 2015-09-22T09:56:45

Sometimes love and romance is overused in musical – so to misquote Sondheim, we’re finishing the old hat and looking at three very varied and successful musical shows from this year’s Edinburgh Fes...

0453: Off Broadway and On Edinburgh ("Urinetown", "Zanna, Don't!" and "Closer than Ever") from 2015-09-16T09:58:45

Thos talks to the people behind a trio of very different shows that originated off Broadway but which were all to be found at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer – Urinetown, Closer than Ever...

0452: Ushers in Edinburgh from 2015-09-10T08:59:45

Ushers is the hilarious and touching new British musical that has been a recent success in both London and Edinburgh.  As the show returns for a limited run at the Arts Theatre in London’s West End...

0451: Bye Bye Birdie Interview with James Hume from 2015-09-03T11:58:45

David Herzog sits down with director James Hume to discuss "Bye Bye Birdie" currently going on at the Rose and Crown in Walthamstow.

0450: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2015 - Up and Running from 2015-08-25T10:54:45

Yes, the world’s largest arts festival is on again and, as usual, Thos has been sampling all the musical theatre delights on offer and preparing, especially for you, his condensed medley of songs, ...

0449: She Loves Me (Talking about Musicals) from 2015-08-04T11:09:45

Thos gets talking to David Herzog about appearing in that perennial musical, She Loves Me, and the interesting flavours that come from its creative marriage between America and Europe.  On top of t...

0448: The Bell of the West End (Saigon, Gypsy and Beckham reviewed) from 2015-07-28T08:09:45

Nick meets up with US chum Steve Bell to share their thoughts on Miss Saigon, Gypsy and - the newest big musical in London - Bend it Like Beckham.

0447: Murder Mystery Musicals from 2015-07-21T09:21:45

Join Nick Hutson and Dominic McChesney at the Murder Mystery Musicals Dinner at McChesney Manor for a discussion on many murder mystery musicals! Mmmm!

0446: Jeremy Sams' Amour from 2015-07-14T21:47:45

Nick chats to composer, translator, director, book-writer and lyricist about his career and, most importantly his outing of the French musical "Amour" - with English lyrics by Jeremy and music by F...

0445: John Gieves-Watson and the Temperance Seven (part two) from 2015-07-07T18:19:45

Join Thos for part two of his light hearted but fascinating conversation with John Gieves-Watson discussing his time with the Temperance Seven, Bob Kerr’s Whoopee Band and Bill Posters Will Be Band...

0444: John Gieves-Watson and the Temperance Seven (part one) from 2015-07-01T10:26:45

There’s a long and enduring tradition of comedy in British music so join Thos as he chats to John Gieves-Watson about his half century of both playing music and playing with music in the Temperance...

0443: I Love You, You're Perfect... but Whose Line is it Anyway? from 2015-06-23T08:20:45

I love you, you're perfect... but whose line is it anyway?: David Herzog talks to Gina Beck and Simon Lipkin about starring in I love You, You're Perfect - Now Change - now playing at the Above The...

0442: The Baker's Wife and the French Connection from 2015-06-16T09:05:45

Join Thos as he samples the charming and wonderful French-flavoured Stephen Schwartz and Joseph Stein show, The Baker’s Wife, with four of the cast of the new London production.  Find out about the...

0441: David Kingsmill's Stage Odyssey (Part Two) from 2015-06-09T18:01:45

In this second part of the occasional series of his trips to the great theatre cultures in the English Speaking World, David Kingsmill offers you four tip-top Broadway shows in order of “awesomenes...

0440: What's Rotten in New York? from 2015-06-02T18:01:45

Robert and Olaf share their in-depth thoughts on a recent trip to Broadway where they say Something Rotten, On the 20th Century, An American In Paris, The Visit and Zorba.

0439: How to Succeed in Something Rotten from 2015-05-26T14:15:45

Nick and Robert share their thoughts on the Royal Festival Hall production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - the rare performed Frank Loesser musical that made its way to London...

0438: WS Gilbert – The Daddy of Directors (Part Two) from 2015-05-19T13:43:45

Thos explores more about WS Gilbert’s claim to be the main pioneer of modern stage directing with the second of this two part conversation about the life of arguably the most important of the Victo...

0437: WS Gilbert – The Daddy of Directors (Part One) from 2015-05-12T17:49:45

With acclaimed director Mike Leigh’s much anticipated version of the Pirates of Penzance about to open at the ENO, MusicalTalk explores the seminal role played by WS Gilbert in pioneering the role ...

0436: Carrie, Nick and Nora from 2015-05-08T17:12:45

Nick reviews Carrie - now playing at the Southwark Playhouse and Dom McChesney talks to Peter Jamieson about the the first outing of Carrie... and what went wrong! Dom also then talks to his friend...

0435: Making a Noise for the Scottsboro Boys from 2015-04-28T20:20:45

Thos and Tim share their views  on the wonderful musical, The Scottsboro Boys.  If content dictates form, how have Kander and Ebb succeeded so well by subverting the latter to highlight the former?...

0434: Gypsy Revisited from 2015-04-22T16:32:45

Nick sits with Jonathan Cohen to share his thoughts on Gypsy at the Savoy starring Imelda Staunton. STRONG LANGUAGE!

0433: David Kingsmill’s Stage Odyssey (Part One) from 2015-04-14T08:24:45

We said to David Kingsmill, “Go West, young man!” – and he did!  Time and time again! So in this first of an occasional series, join David as he chats to Thos about the many musicals he saw in Nort...

0432: The Review of the Secret Diary of Adrian Mole from 2015-04-08T20:26:45

Nick sits with Robert Gordon to discuss what they thought of the new musical by our friends Pippa Cleary and Jake Brunger's new musical of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged Thirteen and Three Qu...

0431: The Beautiful Sweeney Todd from 2015-03-31T10:12:45

Nick sits with Robert Gordon to share their thoughts on Beautiful - the Carole King musical playing at the Aldwych Theatre, and the most unique (and amazing) production of Sweeney Todd that Nick ha...

0430: Fifty Shades of Dorian Gray? from 2015-03-24T09:04:45

Thos discusses the new immersive musical version of Oscar Wilde’s Dorian Gray with its adapter and director, Dave Spencer – and finds subtext, seduction and symbolism.  Add in Icarus, Jekyll and Hy...

0429: Oh What A Lovely Legacy from 2015-03-17T07:51:45

This week MusicalTalk again at Oh What A Lovely War – exploring why it’s a household name in the UK but not in America, and why there’s no equivalent musical of the show for the Second World War.  ...

0428: Oh What A Lovely Landmark from 2015-03-12T10:02:45

Thos and Tim catch the legendary British musical, Oh What A Lovely War, at its original 1963 venue, the Theatre Royal, Stratford East, just as it is about to go on national tour.  Find out what the...

0427: Bathhouse - The Musical! Interview from 2015-03-03T18:44:45

David Herzog returns to chat with Tim McArthur and other creatives involved in this cult American musical theatre piece, now playing at Above the Stag in London.

0426: Happy Ending from 2015-02-24T17:44:45

David Kingsmill talks to the wonderful Gillian Kirkpatrick about Happy Ending, a fearless and funny piece addressing the taboos of terminal illness.  He also explores how a play with songs like thi...

0425: British Film Musicals from 2015-02-10T08:27:45

Thos and Tim travel in time to 1930 and then 1935 to watch two early examples of British musical films, Elstree Calling and Radio Parade of 1935 -  and find them partially colourful, splendidly pac...

0424: Danielle Hope Interview from 2015-02-04T14:54:45

Nick chats to the winner of OVER THE RAINBOW - Danielle Hope - about her hugely established career, her life after Dorothy and her new tour of The Sound of Music, as well as her upcoming new New Yo...

MusicalTalk Mini 71: I’m Dreaming Of…Peace and Freedom! from 2014-12-22T08:56

No, not Bing Crosby and the perennial festive favourite, but a delightful chat with Sue Casson about her five star show, Dreams of Peace and Freedom, and how you can see it, hear it or even sing it...

MusicalTalk Mini 70: Cats and Apartments from 2014-12-18T14:47

Nick and Robert discuss CATS - now playing at The London Palladium and Robert shares his thoughts on Apartment 40C - playing at the London Theatre Workshop.

MusicalTalk Mini 69: Strictly Ballroom from 2014-11-18T17:39

Dominic McChesney discusses, with Lynton Harris, the new musical of Baz Lurnham's Strictly Ballroom currently playing in Australia!

MusicalTalk Mini 68: Keep The Home Fires Burning from 2014-10-10T07:41

As this evergreen anthem celebrates its centenary, join Thos as he gets to bottom of its enduring appeal and sheds light both on the song and its composer, Ivor Novello. And find out what happened ...

MusicalTalk Mini 67: Sasha Regan's Love Story from 2014-09-30T20:42

David Herzog chats to Sasha Regan, David Albury and Victoria Serra about their production of Love Story, now playing at the Union Theatre.

MusicalTalk Mini 66: David Baddiel and Erran Baron-Cohen talk INFIDEL from 2014-09-11T16:25

Nick Hutson and Prof. Robert Gordon, along with Mike Dixon, talk to David Baddiel and Erran Baron-Cohen: the creators of INFIDEL The Musical - opening at the Theatre Royal Stratford East on October...

MusicalTalk Mini 65: Alice in the Actors' Church from 2014-08-16T09:19

David takes a quick trip through the looking glass to speak to three of the performers of Iris Theatre's production of Alice Through The Looking Glass in Covent Garden.

MusicalTalk Mini 64: A Guest Listener Review of Miss Saigon from 2014-07-21T12:53

Join MusicalTalk listeners Eitan and Luis as they share their thoughts on Miss Saigon, now playing at the Prince Edward Theatre.

MusicalTalk Mini 63: A Catch up with Kerry Ellis from 2014-07-20T15:17

Nick Hutson gives Kerry a phone call to hear about the latest developments and projects in the Lady of the West End's extremely busy career!

MusicalTalk Mini 62: Forbidden Broadway at the Menier! from 2014-07-17T10:40

Nick Hutson and Jonathan Cohen went to see Forbidden Broadway at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Hear their thoughts on this always brilliant and inspired show! Now playing until 16th August 2014

MusicalTalk Mini 61: Carousel at the Arcola from 2014-06-24T13:39

Caroline sits down with our own Andrew Corcoran and Luke Frederics to discuss Carousel playing at the Arcola Theatre

MusicalTalk Mini 60: The Pajama Game from 2014-06-06T12:32

Nick Hutson and Jonathan Cohen review THE PAJAMA GAME, now playing at The Shaftesbury Theatre until September!

MusicalTalk Mini 59: Charlotte Jaconelli's Solitaire from 2014-05-12T08:38

Nick Hutson sits down with Charlotte Jaconelli to discuss her new album - Solitaire, her love of musical theatre and her path from Britain's Got Talent to the present day.

MusicalTalk Mini 58: Once We Lived Here Interview from 2014-04-18T17:44

David Herzog talks to two members of the cast of this new Australian musical playing at the King's Head Theatre in London

MusicalTalk Mini 57: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Review from 2014-04-17T17:43

Robert Gordon shares his thoughts on the new musical comedy currently playing at the Savoy Theatre.

MusicalTalk Mini 56: Ur in Town with Katie Bernstein from 2014-03-25T22:07

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 from 2014-03-25T18:18

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

MusicalTalk Mini 72: Bat Boy! from 2014-01-29T18:00

David Herzog returns to chat with Luke Fredericks, the director of "Bat Boy the Musical" at Southwark Playhouse.

MusicalTalk Mini 54: H.M.S. Pinafore at the Union Theatre from 2013-12-07T19:29

David heads to the Union Theatre in Southwark to chat with Ms. Sasha Regan about their all-male production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore."

0280: Peter Polycarpou At Large from 2012-02-29T18:44:45

David Kingsmill catches up with the very talented Peter Polycarpou to discuss his impressive career in Les Miserables, Evita, Imagine This and so many others, including the all new super-dark Sween...

MusicalTalk Mini 10: Floyd Collins at The Southwark Playhouse from 2012-02-29T12:10:45

Nick shares his thoughts on the musical of Floyd Collins playing in the very appropriate Vaults at the Southwark Playhouse.

0279: A Royal Variety Episode from 2012-02-21T10:06:45

2012 marks the 100th anniversary of The Royal Variety Performance, do Nick sits down with conductor Mike Dixon (now a permanent presenter) to discuss Mike's experience in conducting varioius amount...

0278: Ghosts, Muppets and Children of Eden - All After The Turn! from 2012-02-14T10:10:45

In this packed episode of MusicalTalk, Nick revisits Ghost and, along with Catherine, shares a different view on the musical; Sandra (our resident Swede) shares her thoughts on About The Turn - a n...

0277: 21st Century Ops from 2012-02-07T10:10:45

When is an opera not an opera? When it’s music theatre! Eh? Find out more by joining Thos as he chats to the wonderful Kit Hesketh-Harvey about his brand new English translation of La Traviata – th...

0276: 2012 - Now and Then (Part Two) from 2012-01-31T12:03:45

Tim and Thos invite you join them on a further 150 years exploration of the anniversaries of 2012 in musical theatre, investigating the scores, shows and stories from 1912 to one of the earliest mu...

0275: 2012 - Now and Then (Part One) from 2012-01-25T11:55:45

It's time to pull on your time travelling trousers and join Tim and Thos as they explore the anniversaries of 2012 in musical theatre, investigating the scores, shows and stories of 1962 and 1912 i...

0274: 2011 West End Review (Part Two) from 2012-01-17T11:25:45

Thos and Nick sit down to discuss and share their thoughts on the various productions they saw during 2011! Hear about London Road, Matilda, Pippin, Rock of Ages, Ghost and others in the 2nd part o...

0273: 2011 West End Review (Part One) from 2012-01-11T10:29:45

Thos and Nick sit down to discuss and share their thoughts on the various productions they saw during 2011! Hear about Shrek, Betty Blue Eyes, Ghost, Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Wizard of OZ, Crazy For...

0272: These Things Happen from 2012-01-03T14:50:45

What better way to start the new year than with a new musical by a new British writer? Utterly un-new MusicalTalk presenter, Thos, talks to Jonathan Pease about his influences, and how he came up w...

0271: Leslie Bricusse Interview from 2011-12-25T09:36:45

As a special Christmas day treat (and change to the MusicalTalk schedule) we delight you to a lovely interview with Leslie Bricusse - as he discusses his Christmas hit musical - Scrooge, as well as...

0270: Gilbert: The Later Years from 2011-12-24T18:54:45

What better way to round off this year marking the 100th anniversary of the death of one of musical theatre's fathers, the unique WS Gilbert, than with the second part of an in-depth interview with...

0269: Gilbert: The Early Years from 2011-12-20T18:10:45

It's Christmas again and Thos explores the link between Yuletide, Dickens and Gilbert and discovers four Gilbert and Sullivan versions of a musicalised Christmas Carol on the way.  And then fill yo...

0268: The 2011 UK Tour Review from 2011-12-13T11:51:45

As 2011 draws to an end, Nick and Lisa discuss the shows that have made their merry way around the UK including Grease, Mamma Mia, Dirty Dancing, Jekyll and Hyde and many more.

0267: A Guy, A Doll and A Musical Director from 2011-12-06T10:57:45

As Guys and Dolls returns to London at Above the Gatehouse in Highgate, Thos chats to two of the principles about this classic musical - and then discusses the musicality of Frank Loesser with the ...

0266: Matilda: We're Crazy For You! from 2011-11-29T09:42:45

In this week's episode, Nick and Jonathan discuss Crazy For You - currently wowing audiences at the Novello Theatre, after a sell out summer season at The Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park. We chat...

0265: Everybody Wants To Do A Musical - No Experience Necessary from 2011-11-23T15:58:45

Join Thos as he starts an occasional series which looks at how you – yes you! – can end up being in a musical. Today, he chats to Tom Scambler about how to try the amateur route without any previou...

0264: Into The Wood: David Wood Interview from 2011-11-15T09:32:45

David Wood is the finest and most respected writer of musicals and plays for children in the UK. He discusses, with Nick, his career and views on family theatre, childrens' theatre and all in between!

0263: Ruddigore Agogo from 2011-11-08T09:32:25

As five (count ‘em) separate productions of Ruddigore come to London and the home counties in November, Thos recalls the simply brilliant and hugely imaginative revival of the show in summer and in...

0262: Bertie Carvel's Backbeat from 2011-11-01T09:17:25

Nick chats to Bertie Carvel, currently starring as Miss Trunchbull in Matilda and also talks, with Jonathan Cohen, about Backbeat - a new musical play about the very early Beatles' days.

0261: Black Slap and Variety from 2011-10-25T21:59:25

Join Thos for a marvellous conversation with Paul Haley about his amazing play, Black Slap, an authentic exploration of the politics surrounding the Black and White Minstrel Show, and learn about h...

0260: Projection Design: Jon Driscoll Interview from 2011-10-18T12:19:25

Nick sits down with noted projected "lumen"airy - Jon Driscoll! He's responsible for the projections and digital animations in Ghost, Our House, Love Never Dies, The Wizard of OZ, Billy Elliot and ...

0259: Idina Menzel Interview from 2011-10-05T21:48:25

Nick Hutson sits down with Broadway legend Idina Menzel to discuss her career, her singing camp and Glee!

0258: Rock of Ages: Nothin' But a Good Time? from 2011-10-04T12:57:25

We tuned our Air-Guitars, warmed up our lighter waving muscles and headbanged down to the Shaftesbury Theatre to interview Justin Lee Collins, and share our thoughts on Rock of Ages!

0257: The Best of 2011... so far! from 2011-09-27T15:40:25

Nick and Dom share their thoughts on their personal favourite musical theatrical experiences of 2011, and also put forward what show they believe will trump their favourite off the list!

0256: Stripping Burlesque Apart from 2011-09-20T18:46:25

Nick and Catherine discuss the art of Burlesque. Is it simply walking on stage and taking off your clothes? We don't think so!.

0255: Edinburgh Fringe Festivities (Part Five) from 2011-09-13T14:12:25

The dust has settled, the streets are quieter and all the bunting has all gone – but the 2011 Fringe still leaves a warm glow for all of those who were there. Join Thos and David as they give us th...

0254: Edinburgh Fringe Festivities (Part Four) from 2011-09-06T08:58:25

The Edinburgh Fringe is over but the memories linger on! Join Thos and David as they interview singers, directors, musical directors, musicians, composers, actors and stage managers and help Edinbu...

0253: Edinburgh Fringe Festivities (Part Three) from 2011-08-30T10:08:25

The dust may have settled at the Edinburgh Fringe for 2011 but MusicalTalk still has some tales to tell; Join Thos as he investigates variety, variance and vision with shows that confound expectati...

MusicalTalk Mini 4: South Pacific Review from 2011-08-26T10:38:25

Nick and Andrew report from The Barbican Theatre where they saw The Lincoln Theatre's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Award Winning musical South Pacific.

0252: Edinburgh Fringe Festivities (Part Two) from 2011-08-24T08:29:25

Join MusicalTalk at the Edinburgh Fringe and hear all about some amazing, varied and, frankly excellent, musicals – not to mention some others!  From pantomime dames to directors, from composers to...

0251: Edinburgh Fringe Festivities (Part One) from 2011-08-16T09:28:25

Hoorah! The world’s biggest arts festival is here again – and so is MusicalTalk. Get all the low down, the high up, and the middling bits too as Thos stalks and talks to all and sundry. It’s a fant...

0250: The Dress Circle Benefit Gala from 2011-08-09T10:32:25

MusicalTalk was delighted to be asked to cover the benefit gala for Dress Circle - The World's Greatest Showbiz Shop! Hear from Stuart Matthew Price, Simon Lipkin, Ramin Karimloo, Kim Criswell, Ale...

0249: The Charles Bloom Interview (Part Two) from 2011-08-02T21:07:25

Catch up on this bumper bouncing episode as Thos continues his in depth interview with noted American composer, lyricist and bookwriter, Charles Bloom, as well as starting the countdown to the Edin...

0248: The Charles Bloom Interview (Part One) from 2011-07-26T09:35:25

Thos met noted American composer, lyricist and bookwriter, Charles Bloom on a recent visit to London for a magical, highly informative and revealing conversation about his impressive life and caree...

0247: A Ghost with a Crush: Ghost The Musical and Bobby Crush Interview from 2011-07-20T00:36:25

Nick shares his thoughts on the new musical of Ghost - playing at the Piccadilly Theatre in London, and he and Andrew have an entertaining chat with the entertaining entertainer - Bobby Crush. Bobb...

MusicalTalk Mini 2: The Most Popular Original Musical (According to Twitter!) from 2011-07-16T12:47:25

Nick and Andrew take a popular topic from the MusicalTalk Twitter feed - and discuss what our faithful followers thing might be the most popular original musical.

0246: When Harry Met Barry from 2011-07-13T09:15:25

MusicalTalk talks to Paul Emelion Daly, about his romantic musical comedy When Harry Met Barry, and delves into revivals, revisions and revisitations...and Rome!

0245: When You Hear My Voice from 2011-07-05T12:19

Tim introduces the Fourth Annual Tim Williams awards, presented by Bruce Wall, recorded at the Cochrane Theatre on Sun 26 June 2011. A succession of brand new musical theatre songs, performed by Pe...

0244: Shrek: A Big, Bright Beautiful…panto? from 2011-06-28T10:34:25

Nick and Mike Dixon check out Shrek playing at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Hear their thoughts, as well as from the stars, and a surprise appearance from Jodie Prenger.

0243: Lend Me A Tenor from 2011-06-21T09:59:25

Nick and Andrew report direct from the opening night of London's newest nostalgic musical comedy - Lend me a Tenor based on the play by Ken Ludwig, and starring Matthew Kelly and Joanna Riding, Hea...

0242: All the web's a stage from 2011-06-14T07:54:25

You use the internet. You're using a device right now that is related to the internet - whether it's our fabulous website, iTunes or your iPhone/iPod or other device - YOU use the internet. You als...

0241: Ages Ago Agogo from 2011-06-07T13:55:25

MusicalTalk completes its miniseries on the life and works of WS Gilbert with this fascinating insight into Ages Ago, his first musical hit. Learn about the musicality of Frederic Clay and Gilbert'...

0240: WS Gilbert’s Ages Ago – The Complete Recording from 2011-05-31T12:02:25

MusicalTalk marks the centenary of the death of the father of the modern musical, WS Gilbert, with this exciting, exclusive episode – the complete audio recording of WS Gilbert's Ages Ago, his firs...

MusicalTalk Mini 1: Hamlet The Musical Review (24th May 2011 Richmond Theatre) from 2011-05-25T19:03:25

Nick and Yves provide a short disucssion on Hamlet The Musical, playing at the Richmod Theatre.

0239: The Gilbert Centenary: A Crotchety Character? from 2011-05-24T08:44:25

MusicalTalk marks the centenary of the death of the father of the modern musical, WS Gilbert, with this fascinating interview with his latest biographer, Andrew Crowther, where we dissect the chara...

0238: Mr Benn from 2011-05-17T10:54:25

MusicalTalk marks the fortieth anniversary of television icon Mr Benn by chatting to the creators of the new musical, Mr Benn -the Extraordinary Adventures of an Ordinary Man, about how to bring a ...

0237: A Minute per show from 2011-05-10T08:24:25

Nick and Andrew take a stopwatch, the West End listings and a chair each and review every show playing in the West End… even those they haven't yet seen - including plays! This might be difficult… ...

0236: Mel Atkey with Norman Campbell from 2011-05-03T09:43:25

Our friend Mel Atkey sits down with the late Emmy award winning producer and writer Norman Campbell to, once again, provide an insight into the Canadian world of the arts.

0235: Royal Wedding from 2011-04-27T08:26:25

To mark the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, MusicalTalk explores the huge number of musicals about royal weddings where a prince marries a commoner, from the Mikado to the erotic musi...

0234: From Cherbourg to Putnam County (Via Las Vegas) from 2011-04-20T09:52:25

Catherine discusses Umbrellas of Cherbourg and Las Vegas: The Musical, whilst Nick and Andrew air their thoughts on The Donmar Warehouse's production of The 25th Annual Puntam County Spelling Bee. ...

0233: "Bardy" Blue Eyes from 2011-04-12T10:10:25

Catherine and Nick share their thoughts on a preview of Betty Blue Eyes, and Andrew meets the cast of Funk it up About nothin' - a new hip hop Shakespeare musical version of Much Ado About Nothing.

0232: Hannah Waddingham: The Wickedly Wonderful Witch of the West (End) from 2011-04-05T09:31:25

Join us for a brilliant interview with Hannah Waddingham as she discusses her role as The Wicked Witch in The Wizard of OZ, as well as her previous roles in INTO THE WOODS, SPAMALOT, THE BEAUTIFUL ...

0231: The Wonderful Wizard of OZ? from 2011-03-29T08:39:25

Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production of The Wizard of OZ has recently opened at the world famous London Palladium. The semi world famous Andrew Keating and Nick Hutson went along to see the extrava...

0230: Valerie Cutko Interview from 2011-03-22T09:18:25

Spring is here – so get one in your step too with this lovely, thoughtful and insightful conversation on the art of cabaret, singing and musical theatre in general with the talented star of Broadwa...

0229: A Turn of the Paige from 2011-03-17T20:27:25

Nick and Andrew Keating check out Elaine Paige in concert, whilst Andrew Corcoran joins Nick for a discussion about rumous, news and stories around the West End.

0228: OK Sauce? from 2011-03-08T10:01:25

In this episode, the often barking Thos gets Offenbaching as he reviews Troy Boy, explores the importance of the satirical, and saucy Jacques Offenbach, and questions whether French sensuality is s...

0227: Wir Will Rock Sie! (That's German for We Will Rock You!) from 2011-03-02T10:32:25

Nick re-unites with MusicalTalk's co-founder Andy Edwards for a delightful chat - and a real throwback to the original style of MusicalTalk episodes, as Andy announces his upcoming job to perform i...

0226: The Show Within a Show Show from 2011-02-22T10:16:25

This week we pull Curtains apart and ask you to imagine Thos discussing Imagine This as MusicalTalk looks at two productions that feature shows within shows.

0225: The Sound of Rodgers and Hammerstein from 2011-02-15T10:16:25

Nick and Andrew K sat down with Helena Blackman to discuss her new Rodgers and Hammerstein album with her. Stay tuned to the end of the album to discover how you can win a signed copy of the album!

0224: Troy Boy from 2011-02-08T12:56:25

Thos talks to the wonderful Kit Hesketh-Harvey about Noel Coward, Stephen Sondheim, Jacques Offenbach and his new hilarious and sensual English version of the Helen of Troy story, La Belle Helene. ...

0223: Love Never Dies... Revised from 2011-02-01T19:10:25

Thos, Nick, Andrew K and Yves check out the newly revised LOVE NEVER DIES, playing at the Adelphi Theatre in London. Hear in this detailed review what's changed, what's stayed, what works and what ...

0222: Maya the Musical from 2011-01-25T18:54:25

Thos investigates the dark arts of producing and the lighter delights of choreography as he chats to Giles Howe and Matthew Gould about the British Premiere of Maya The Musical at the Baron’s Court...

0221: When Miss Nightingale Met Priscilla. from 2011-01-18T13:42:25

As Keith explores Blitz-ridden London in the new musical, Miss Nightingale, Ed and Thos change hemispheres to have a good look at Priscilla – the Queen of the Desert.

0220: A Love Story about Whitty Dicks and Waltzing Matildas. from 2011-01-11T10:45:25

We review Matilda, playing at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon, Dick Whittington playing at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith and Love Story, playing at the Duchess Theatre in London!

0219: MusicalWalk: On The Street Where We Live from 2011-01-04T12:21:25

Nick and Andrew Corcoran take you on a guided tour of The West End AKA: Theatreland. You are welcome to join us on this walk… just pop your headphones on and follow along with us and learn many gre...

0218: Celebrating 100 Years of The London Palladium (The Greatest Theatre In The World!) from 2010-12-28T09:17:25

On the 26th December 2010, The London Palladium celebrated its 100th year in operation. Join Thos and Nick- and guest Professor Robert Gordon of Goldsmiths University, as they trace back the histor...

0217: Evaluate-y at Eighty: Sondheim Thoughts (3/3) from 2010-12-21T16:14:25

Thos is joined by Andrew Keating and Sondheim fan, Yves Hoekman, to discuss Passion and the Donmar Warehouse season of London Sondheim concerts - and we hear two fabulous tribute songs by composer ...

0216: Weight-y at Eighty: Sondheim Thoughts (2/3) from 2010-12-14T21:18:25

Thos presents the second of a three part miniseries celebrating the life of Stephen Sondheim in celebration of his eightieth birthday. This week, Thos and Dom discuss the themes of Into the Woods a...

0215: Great-y at Eighty: Sondheim Thoughts (1/3) from 2010-12-07T22:34:25

Thos presents the first of a three part miniseries celebrating the life of Stephen Sondheim in celebration of his eightieth birthday. This week, Thos and Tim tackle the harder questions about the g...

0214: Just So Betty Blue Eyes can do some Dirty Dancing with Three Musketeers... from 2010-11-30T09:50:25

Nick and Mara discuss Dirty Dancing, and we welcome back George Stiles to discuss Just So - playing at the Tabard Theatre - and The Three Musketeers playing at the Rose Theatre in Kingston.

0213: Oh, What A Sir Tim Rice Interview. from 2010-11-23T08:34:25

Nick Hutson and Andrew Keating sit down with one of the most important, legendary and influencial British theatrical writers - Sir Tim Rice, to discuss his writing lyrics or the book for Chess, Jes...

0212: Susan McFadden is Legally Blonde from 2010-11-16T20:55:25

Nick sits Thos down in order to hear his views on Legally Blonde, and Nick also sat down with Legally Blonde Cast Member - Susan McFadden.

0211: War Notes and Legacy Falls from 2010-11-09T09:49:25

Two current London shows are explored in this week’s episode as Thos meets the people behind the new soap opera musical, Legacy Falls, and catches up with the ever lovely Lili La Scala as her War N...

0210: WS Gilbert's No Cards - The World Premiere Recording from 2010-11-02T08:54:25

In this exciting, exclusive episode, MusicalTalk is proud to present the premiere recording of WS Gilbert's No Cards, the first musical by the architect of the modern theatrical world and one of th...

0209: No Cards - The Birth of Modern Musical Theatre? from 2010-10-26T16:31:25

In the week before MusicalTalk's exclusive world premiere recording of WS Gilbert's very first proper musical, No Cards, Thos talks to noted G and S director, Jerry Pinel, about this show which can...

0208: More Les Mis, Hamlet, Spamalot, Spring Awakening and the future of Cast Recordings. from 2010-10-19T08:09:25

Nick and Lisa discuss more about the Les Mis UK Tour, Lisa's views on Hamlet - The Musical and Spring Awakening (both at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival) and they also discuss a possible new ...

0207: George M Cohan - The Father of the Musical? from 2010-10-12T19:39:25

As Yankee Doodle comes to London in the one man show, George M Cohan Tonight, join Thos as he chats to its star, David Herzog, about this incredible performer, composer, lyricist and theatrical all...

0206: Annie's on Tour: Su Pollard and Nicki French Interviews from 2010-10-05T12:00:25

Join Nick Hutson and Andrew Keating for 2 hilarious and illuminating interviews with two of the stars of Annie - as it makes its way across the UK. We discuss everything from tiny hats to Eurovision.

0205: Into The Woods and Jason Robert Brown Concert Reviewed from 2010-09-28T07:51:25

Nick and Andrew Keating check out Into The Woods - that played this summer at the Open Air Theatre in London's Regent Park, and Nick and Andrew Abrams share their thoughts on a concert held this pa...

0204: Les Miserables Uk Tour, Newsrevue and The Remains of the Day. from 2010-09-21T10:10:25

To mark the 25th anniversary of Les Miserables, the show was re-imagined, re-directed, re-orchestrated and planted in theatres all around the UK - ending in the theatre it started in - the mammoth ...

0203: Edinburgh Fringe 2010 (Part Three) from 2010-09-14T10:14:25

New songs, classic shows, fresh writing, actors, producers, directors, technical crew members, cabaret stars, professionals, amateurs, young and old, British, Canadian and American – they’re all he...

0202: Edinburgh Fringe 2010 (Part Two) . from 2010-09-07T10:49:25

New songs, classic shows, fresh writing, actors, producers, directors, technical crew members, cabaret stars, professionals, amateurs, young and old, British, Canadian and American – they’re all he...

0201: Edinburgh Fringe 2010 (Part One) . from 2010-08-31T10:49:25

New songs, classic shows, fresh writing, actors, producers, directors, technical crew members, cabaret stars, professionals, amateurs, young and old, British, Canadian and American – they’re all he...

Announcing a new podcast: DramaTalk. from 2010-08-31T10:49:25

We are proud to announce MusicalTalk's sister podcast: DramaTalk will be launching on 1st September 2010. Join Nick and Dom for a very brief discussion as to what listeners can look forward to.

0200: QuizicalTalk. from 2010-08-24T12:02:25

Join your host Stephen Sondheim (AKA: Thos Ribbits) for a very special musical theatre quiz celebrating 200 episodes of MusicalTalk!

0199: Stuart Matthew Price and Jason Robert Brown from 2010-08-16T23:56:25

In a wonderful MusicalTalk exclusive, Stuart Matthew Price chats to Thos about his magnificent new album, All Things in Time; a showcase of new musical theatre writing from Britain and America - an...

0198: Larry Hochman Interview from 2010-08-10T09:41:25

Nick Hutson and Steve Bell talk to the orchestrator of Spamalot and The Addams Family - Larry Hochman.

0197: Blink Twice for Half A Moment: Songs from Forgotten Musicals at Above The Stag from 2010-08-03T10:02:25

Thos, Nick and Andrew report from The Above The Stag Theatre in London's Victoria from a revue called BLINK TWICE - a show that explores lost and forgotten songs from lost and forgotten musicals.

0196: After the Tone - A New British Musical from 2010-07-27T08:59:25

Thos chats to the creators of the new British musical, After The Tone, soon to be at the Bridewell in London in this highly entertaining and laughter filled episode - and learn why this musical is ...

0195: Mike Dixon Interview from 2010-07-20T20:58:25

Nick and Andrew Corcoran sit down with conductor, arranger and musician Mike Dixon.

0194: Frank Loesser at 100 from 2010-07-07T20:08:25

Join Thos as he talks to the lovely Valerie Cutko about the new Jermyn Street Theatre Sondheim Revue, Classic Moments, Hidden Treasures and then has a lively conversation with Tim to celebrate the ...

0192: Peter Duncan Interview from 2010-06-22T10:07:25

Thos conducts an in-depth interview with former Blue Peter presenter and all round performer, Peter Duncan, who discusses his extensive career in musical theatre, pays tribute to his collaborator, ...

0191: Little Women in the West End (Part Two) from 2010-06-16T08:56:25

We continue our discussions with all involved with Little Women - including Shona Lindsay, Laura Brydon, Mark Hedges and Tamara Harvey.

0190: Little Women in the West End (Part One) from 2010-06-08T16:00:25

In this special preview of a new musical of Little Women that's currently in development, we welcome back David Ball to discuss the project, and hear from Zizi Strallen and Gina Beck to discuss thi...

0189: Pizza and the Wolf from 2010-06-01T18:47:25

As Wolfboy - the Musical heads to London, Thos talks to composer Leon Parris about his award winning career; and hear from Steve Ross, the greatest living American cabaret star, as he returns to so...

0188: A Little Night MusicalTalk: New York Special (Part 2) from 2010-05-25T10:58:25

Nick convinues his Broadway jaunt! Join him as he joins MusicalTalk listener, John Sweeney, to review The Addams Family Musical, and Steve Bell returns as he and Nick watch Promises Promises.

0187: A Little Night MusicalTalk: New York Special (Part 1) from 2010-05-18T23:24:25

Join Nick Hutson and Steve Bell as they meet up in New York to disuss Mary Poppins on Broadway, A Little Night Music, Sondheim on Sondheim and The 2010 Tony Award Nominations.

0186: Just Joshing from 2010-05-11T22:00:25

Pull up a pew and listen to Thos chatting to Josh about Baggage the Musical, Priscilla, Sister Act, and the connection between angry nuns and some amazing "failed" musicals.

0185: From Plague to Pirates from 2010-05-04T22:22

Thos marvels at the flexibility of the Gilbert and Sullivan musicals as he discusses the amazing all-male version of the Pirates of Penzance currently in London - and learn the dark history of the ...

0184: Oh! What a Beautiful Podcast! Marti Webb Interview. from 2010-04-27T17:56

Andrew Keating joins Marti Webb on the stage of the UK tour of Oklahoma to chat to her, and Nick and Andrew talk more about Somewhere Over The Rainbow. CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE!

0183: Room 101 Revisited from 2010-04-20T09:56

Nick joins Jonathan Cohen, Tim Saward and friend Leigh Stevenson to discuss what items they'd banish into Room 101 forever! CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE!

0182: Marni Nixon Interview: The Voice of Hollywood - Part Two from 2010-04-13T10:52

Thos continues his interview with the irrepressible Marni Nixon, the fabled voice of Hollywood. Today she talks about My Fair Lady, working with Audrey Hepburn, her extensive career in musical thea...

0181: Marni Nixon Interview: The Voice of Hollywood - Part One from 2010-04-06T10:26

Thos talks to the fabulous Marni Nixon, the "ghostess with the mostess", who dubbed the singing in such legendary Hollywood musicals as My Fair Lady, West Side Story and the King and I, as well as ...

0180: Sierra Boggess Interview from 2010-03-31T11:49

Nick and Andrew are Part of Sierra Boggess' world as they interview the star of Love Never Dies, THe Little Mermaid and The Las Vegas Phantom Experience. Plus, we hear what Ed Theakston thought of ...

0179: Kit and the Widow and the Frogs from 2010-03-24T08:57

MusicalTalk gets its funniest ever interview as Thos swaps saucy bon mots with noted Cabaret act, Kit and the Widow, and we celebrate Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday by uncovering his little known...

0178: Once Upon a Time At the Adelphi: Love Never Dies from 2010-03-16T10:32

Nick and Andrew K review the long awaited Phantom of the Opera sequel: Love Never Dies, at the Adelphi Theatre, and also check out Once Upon a Time At the Adelphi at London's Union Street Theatre. ...

0177: Anyone Can Whistle from 2010-03-10T10:59

Thos was invited behind the scenes at a rehearsal for the new revival of Stephen Sondheim's cult show, Anyone Can Whistle, for this fascinating inside look at the workings of an intelligent modern ...

0176: Big Oliver! from 2010-03-02T10:59

Andrew Corcoran is back and telling Thos his thoughts about Sister Act, Wicked, Chess in Concert, Rent - Filmed Live on Broadway and the current gargantuan production of Oliver! Add to that a look ...

0175: An Episode of Some Importance. from 2010-02-23T19:28

Nick and Andrew K check out A Man Of No Importance playing at the Arts Theatre, London - and also discuss more about Love Never Dies - The long awaited Phantom of the Opera Sequel.

0174: Half Term Treats: Glee, Family Shows and Love Never Dies news. from 2010-02-16T11:18

Dominic and Nick discuss what family shows the West End has to offer this half term, as well as briefly discussing the Glee phenomenon and Nick drops a bombshell to Dom about Love Never Dies.

0173: Words, Words, Words of Electricity from new presenter Ashley Batten. from 2010-02-09T11:58

Meet Ashley Batten - the newest member of the MusicalTalk presenting team.

0172: Milestones, Cellphones and Harmones from 2010-02-02T10:37

It's part two of the in depth interview with Broadway's Christopher Gattelli and his latest career triumphs - and can you Adam and Eve it when we aim the spotlight on the Apple Tree from 1966?

0171: Transatlantic Talents and Transfers from 2010-01-27T10:37

It's a bumper episode this week with Andrew K and Nick reviewing Legally Blonde, Tim interviewing Jon and Al Kaplan, the writers of Silence! and Thos chatting to Broadway and West End choreographer...

0170: Stag Nights from 2010-01-19T20:39

MusicalTalk showcases London fringe venue, Above the Stag, in Victoria: Keith talks to West End Musical and Cabaret star, Frank Loman, and Thos chats to noted director and choreographer, Christophe...

0169: Jack, His Beanstalk and his Sister's Act - feautring Alan Menken. from 2010-01-13T08:21

Nick and Thos flew to the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith - in West London - to catch their wonderful pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk. Nick and Jonathan also saw Sister Act, and reviewed it very bri...

0167: Do You Hear The People Talk: Les Miserables. from 2009-12-29T10:20

Tim, Nick, Lisa, Jonathan and Martin Ball discuss the world's long-running musical: Boubil and Schoenberg's Les Miserables.

0168: Peter Panorama from 2009-12-29T10:20

Thos revisits the magical world of musicalised versions of Peter Pan and finds two very different approaches. He also looks at Peter Pan in pantomime form and chats in-depth with director Fenton Gr...

0166: Tony Sheldon Interview. from 2009-12-22T10:20

Ed Theakston sits down to talk to Tony Sheldon; the star of the West End production of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert.

0165: A White Christmas Carol. from 2009-12-15T10:20

What do you get if you put three Andrews and Nick in an episode of MusicalTalk? You get this very festive episode with MusicalTalk stalwart Andrew Edwards, MusicalTalk northerner Andrew Corcoran di...

0164: The True British Tradition? from 2009-12-08T10:44

Thos chats to John Michael Swinbank about Ivor Novello and Noel Coward and comes to a very surprising conclusion. Also, Keith Arrowsmith tells us about Schwartz's The Baker's Wife, and community mu...

0163: Christmas Notes from New York City. from 2009-12-01T09:55

To kick off the festive season of December, Nick chatted to Suzanne Reisman about her book: "Off The Beaten Subway Track", which explores the more obscure things to do in New York City once you've ...

0162: Steve Ross in Conversation. from 2009-11-24T09:38

Thos chats to legendary cabaret star and interpreter of the standards, Steve Ross, about his incredible career and also his appreciation of the works of Alan Jay Lerner. Also, we celebrate Johnny M...

0161: Sylvia's Secrets: Kinraid and The Secret Garden. from 2009-11-17T12:13

Keith Arrowsmith talks to Tim Sutton about his beautiful new musical version of the classic story The Secret Garden, whilst Nick chats to writer Eleanor Ajius and director Albin Balint about their ...

0160: The Grand Duke. from 2009-11-10T17:57

It's last but certainly not least as Thos investigates Gilbert and Sullivan's final outing, The Grand Duke, in this in-depth and highly enjoyable conversation, and learn about a very rare Gilbert a...

0159: Finding Nemo, Blue Birds and the Credit Crunch Musical. from 2009-11-03T17:01

Nick and Chris discuss musicals at the Disney world resort, focusing on Finding Nemo musical at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Lisa chats to Gareth Peter about his new musical Blue Bird, and Nick and And...

0158: Charles Strouse in Private from 2009-11-03T09:33

Thos talks again to Charles Strouse about his amazing portfolio of shows, his legacy and his unknown collaboration with Stanley Kubrick writing Star Wars: The Musical!

0157: Put On A Happy Face from 2009-10-27T10:29

Thos meets a personal hero in a public interview with the great Charles Strouse, composer of Annie, Bye Bye Birdie, Applause, All Dogs go to Heaven and so many more.

0156: Readiness Is All - Live from 2009-10-16T10:19

RECORDED LIVE at the Cochrane Theatre, London. Tim introduces a thrilling event packed with new musical theatre songwriting, with prizes presented by Maria Friedman and Frank Lazarus, and featuring...

0155: William David Brohn Tribute Concert Recap. from 2009-10-06T10:19

MusicalTalk was lucky enough to be invited to rehearsals for "From Broadway to West End - by special arrangenment" - a tribute concert to musical theatre stalwart and MusicalTalk guest - William Da...

0154: The First Lady Suite and Low Down from 2009-09-29T09:41

As the UK's professional premiere of Michael John LaCiusa's First Lady Suite opens, join Thos as he showcases this wonderful intelligent new show - plus we hear from Josh about his new revue, Proud...

0153: Gareth Valentine's Day from 2009-09-22T10:15

Nick joined musical director, supervisor, dance arranger and adaptor Gareth Valentine to discuss his work for the West End. We also welcome back Chris More to the MusicalTalk Studio.

0152: Talkin' Chess...on CD and DVD! from 2009-09-15T10:38

With Chess in Concert now on CD and DVD, Lisa, Nick, Thos and Andrew Keating discuss the concert. Nick and Lisa also discuss the trend of putting live musical theatre shows onto DVD for home purchase.

0151: We Said We Wouldn't Look Back (Part Two) from 2009-09-08T09:42

Part two of a two part retrospective look at the past 150 episodes of MusicalTalk - featuring almost every guest, every presenter and a clip from every episode to date.

0150: We Said We Wouldn't Look Back (Part One) from 2009-09-01T09:36

Part one of a two part retrospective look at the past 150 episodes of MusicalTalk - featuring almost every guest, every presenter and a clip from every episode to date.

Chess in Concert Competition Announcement from 2009-08-26T12:33

Here's how you could win two free tickets to a UK Chess in Concert Cinema Screening

0149: Edinburgh Fringe 2009 (Part Two) from 2009-08-25T10:39

More from the world's greatest arts festival, with Thos and Tim presenting highlights and the low down from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and giving us more interviews than you can shake a stick at.

0148: Edinburgh Fringe 2009 (Part One) from 2009-08-18T09:21

Another Fringe is upon us and Thos and Tim are there mopping up the atmosphere, seeing the best of the new and the old, interviewing everyone with a pulse and twittering their reviews for MusicalTa...

0147: From Broadway to West End... and back again! from 2009-08-11T17:04

Nick and Dom sat down with Doug Pinchin and Richard Morris to discuss the concert "From Broadway To West End", celebrating the work and musicals of orchestrator William David Brohn. Brohn won the T...

0146: Live From Jermyn Street from 2009-08-04T11:00

JOSH PRESENTS our first episode with a live studio audience. Recorded on 11 July at the Jermyn Street Theatre, this episode presents the work of three writing teams creating new musical theatre wit...

0145: Forbidden Broadway...in London from 2009-07-28T09:26

Nick, Jonathan and Thos went to see the Menier Chocolate Factory's production of Forbidden Broadway and, of course, offer their thoughts on the production. Also, Keith Arrowsmith talks about Kissed...

0144: Countdown to Edinburgh from 2009-07-21T09:26

Go completely cuckoo as Thos gets caught up in the bubble of the new musical, The Great British Soap Opera, and then chats about Chat! The Internet Musical - all heading up to the Edinburgh Fringe,...

0143: I'll Cover You from 2009-07-15T07:36

Nick and Andrew Keating discuss innapropriate cover versions of musical theatre songs, whilst Lisa and Nick talk about social networking trends within musical theatre.

0142: The Best of The West End from 2009-07-07T10:27

Nick and Andrew Keating talk to Patina Miller - starring in Sister Act at The London Palladium, and also talk to various stars of a concert for charity called The Best of The West End - including R...

0141: Ease On Down The Road from 2009-06-30T09:30

Thos salutes the late Michael Jackson and investigates his surprising involvement with musicals. There's also some fantastic exclusive musical content, and you can learn about the marvellous Showst...

0140: "S" is for Showstopper! from 2009-06-23T16:54

...and for swansongs! And Stephen Sondheim's Saturday Night! And the South Bank Centre! And for spontaneous songs! But mostly for seriously interesting chat. Join Thos and Andrew Keating in this st...

0139: Sister Act: An Indepth Review. from 2009-06-16T11:14

Nick and Andrew Keating attended the press night for Sister Act. Hear their views "live" from their seats. Also, Nick welcomes back Andy Edwards to the studio for an entertaining musical theatre di...

MusicalTalk's Twitter Page from 2009-06-09T22:19

This is a quick note from Nick telling you all about the new MusicalTalk Twitter page.

0138: Opposite Attractions from 2009-06-09T11:58

MusicalTalk polarities this week as MusicalTalk gives you a review, a preview, an obituary and... well, whatever the opposite of an obit is; we celebrate the lives of two very diffrent musical Arth...

0137: MirandaSings (and talks) from 2009-06-02T00:29

Nick chats to the very famous YouTube singer, vocal coach and performer: MirandaSings about for advice on how to be just like her!

0136: La Cage Aux Folles from 2009-05-26T09:22

Thos explores this important musical masterpiece by Jerry Herman and meets the two stars of the London production, Roger Allam and Philip Quast. Learn about the surprising political side of the sho...

0135: Raise Your Voice: We Talk Sister Act! from 2009-05-19T12:27

Nick joins new presenter Chris More to discuss the new hit show in town: Sister Act. They also discuss Spring Awakening's early closure, Eurovision and The Producers in Germany.

0134: The Gang's all Here! from 2009-05-12T11:23

Ed Theakston takes us on a historical journey from music hall to variety and gives us a view of the long running Scouting Gang Show that is still going strong the world over.

0133: Adam Guettel Interview from 2009-05-05T08:00

AS THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA has its UK premiere in Leicester , Tim talks to its composer/lyricist Adam Guettel about that show, about Floyd Collins, Myths and Hymns, and about the contretemps over h...

0132: Kern, Cabaret, Camp and Choreographed Kissing from 2009-04-28T09:20

Join MusicalTalk as Josh meets the cast and crew of the fabulous musical Zanna. Thos talks to cabaret star KT Sullivan about her wonderful Jerome Kern show and Ed casts his eye over the current tal...

0131: A Bit of Miller and Joseph from 2009-04-21T09:47

Nick and Lisa chat to singer Marc Joseph and composer Charles Miller, in two seperate interviews, about the creation of Marc's new solo album Clear Blue Sky.

0130: The American Songbook in London from 2009-04-14T10:22

Join Thos as he talks to international cabaret stars Jeff Harnar and Tony DeSare about their careers, the works of Comden and Green, Johnny Mercer and the art of cabaret and the amazing American So...

0129: John Tartaglia Talk from 2009-04-07T10:23

John Tartaglia was in the original cast of Avenue Q on Broadway, has his own TV show playing around the world called Johnny and The Sprites, and is now in Shrek on Broadway. Join Nick for a delight...

0128: Henry Luxemburg. from 2009-03-31T10:18

Thos gets to the heart of Luxemburg - Hollyoaks star, Henry Luxemburg that is - and learns about his passion for pantomimes, his devotion to musical theatre and his work with the Lost Musicals Soci...

0127: Shrek: The Bell and Ball Show. from 2009-03-24T10:03

Nick and Steve discuss Shrek on Broadway, to co-incide with the cast recording's release; and then we welcome back MusicalTalk's classiest presenter - Martin Ball - back to the air-waves to discuss...

0126: Salad Days on Broadway: A Barry More Tribute from 2009-03-17T10:58

In an Exclusive, and marking the first anniversary of the death of Barry Morse, Thos presents Barrys own reminiscences of producing Salad Days on Broadway in the 1950s from the actors own never pre...

0125: Stephen Flaherty Interview from 2009-03-10T09:22

Nick joins award winning composer Stephen Flaherty for a rare interview. This hour long gem promises to be a treat for Flaherty fans, as not only is it a candid look at the composer's life, but it ...

0124: Jet Set Go from 2009-03-03T09:54

As Edinburgh Fringe favourite, Jet Set Go, the hilarious new British musical, heads to London's Jermyn Street Theatre in April, join Thos for a special MusicalTalk showcase, and listen to songs fro...

0123: Musical Theatre Years: 2008 and 2009 from 2009-02-24T20:48

Tim, Nick and Lisa discuss 2008 and 2009 in regard to musical theatre.

0122: Julie Atherton Interview; Spring, Oliver, Atkey from 2009-02-17T23:00

Nick and Dom discuss Spring Awakening and Oliver; Lisa talks to Julie Atherton and we have a special audio documentary about Canadian Composer, and previous MusicalTalk guest, Mel Atkey.

0121: Stephen Sondheim's Saturday Night from 2009-02-10T10:36

As this lost Sondheim musical heads to the Jermyn Street Theatre, join Thos as he listens in on a full cast rehearsal and talks to the cast and crew, including Helena Blackman, from How Do You Solv...

0120: Gilbert and Sullivan: The Breaking of a Partnership. from 2009-02-03T10:19

Join Thos and Michael Rice (from OperaNow) as they conclude the fascinating story of Gilbert and Sullivan as they trace their heyday and the latter part of their careers from Patience to The Grand ...

0119: Gilbert and Sullivan: The Making of a Partnership. from 2009-01-27T11:33

Join Thos and Michael Rice (from OperaNow) as they discuss the early careers of those godfathers of musical theatre, WS Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan, from Thespis to The Pirates of Penzance.

0118: Spring Awakening, Sondheim Competition from 2009-01-20T02:14

STEVEN SATER is the bookwriter and lyricst for the sensational Broadway hit Spring Awakening, adapted from the nineteenth century play by Wedekind, with a rock score by Duncan Sheik. It won 8 Tony ...

0117: Act One: Interview with Alexander Bermange from 2009-01-13T11:17

Lisa talks to composer and lyricist Alexander Bermange about his new album, Act One, that features a staggering 26 current West End stars - ranging from Oliver Tompsett to Dianne Pilkington; from L...

0116: Peter Pantomime from 2009-01-06T12:29

Hear Simon Callow, Bonnie Langford, Tony Rudd and many many others discussing their roles in, and thoughts of, the pantomime version of Peter Pan at the beautiful Richmond Theatre in West London.

0115: Peter Pantheon from 2008-12-30T19:23

Join the MusicalTalk Pirate Crew: Thos, Nick and Andrew as they discuss the many musicals of Peter Pan. En route to Never Land, with special guests George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, this episode pro...

0114: Noel at Noel from 2008-12-23T09:21

Internationally renowned raconteur, singer, performer and lifelong Noel Coward interpreter, John Michael Swinbank, chatted to Thos about his career, his Master-ful one man show, Noel at Noel, curre...

0113: Nifty Music and Fifties Music from 2008-12-16T13:58

Nifty Music and Fifties Music: Hear from Avenue Q star, Giles Terera, on the World Premier of Don't You Leave Me Here and from musicals expert, Adrian Wright, on revue, British musical theatre in t...

0112: Oliver! from 2008-12-09T10:46

Tim and Nick discuss Oliver's history as we enter the run up to the opening of Cameron Mackintosh's Revival production opening at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane this week.

0111: Imagine This: A Madness Musical in Our House from 2008-12-02T10:04

Andrew Keating went to see IMAGINE THIS - now playing at London's New London Theatre. Hear what he had to say about this new musical, whilst Andrew Corcoran sat down to discuss OUR HOUSE, with memb...

0110: The Nanny, The Fool and the Battered Old Bus from 2008-11-25T13:03

Join Thos and Josh as they explore musicals past, present and future. Hear about the all new Anthony Newley musical, The Fool Who Dared To Dream, enjoy part two of the fabulous Julian Fellowes inte...

0109: Novello's The Fellow for Fellowes from 2008-11-18T10:44

Join Thos as he investigates the original British Theatre Renaissance Man, Ivor Novello, with world Novello expert, Dr Michael Williams, and chats to Gosford Park writer and Julian Fellowes in the ...

0108: TV Musicals/Sanjeev Bhaskar Interview from 2008-11-11T10:09

Nick sat down with Sanjeev Bhaskar who is playing King Arthur in London's Spamalot, and also joins Lisa and Thos for discussions on various TV shows that have done episodes where people suddenly bu...

0107: Could You Please Inform Us? (Sarah Travis and Stuart Matthew Price Interviews) from 2008-11-04T10:22

Taking a song from the musical version of >> Privates on Parade to heart, Tony Award winning arranger, Sarah Travis, >> talks to Keith about working with Stephen Sondheim and actor/ composer >> Stu...

0106: Andrew Lloyd Webber: Memory or Susperstar? from 2008-10-28T10:53

Nick, Tim, Jenny, Lisa and MusicalTalk listener Will Segal discuss what makes Andrew Lloyd Webber so loved, and yet so hated.

0105: Edinburgh Fringe Benefits (Part Two) from 2008-10-21T12:02

More from the participants of the Fringe 08 including Departure Lounge, Happyland, George M Cohan, and find out what to do when your cast does not turn up.

0104: Edinburgh Fringe Benefits (Part One) from 2008-10-14T13:57

Interviews and insights into this years Edinburgh Fringe Festival: Hear about Jet Set Go, A Noel Coward Double Whammy, rapped Shakespeare and the phenomenal one man show version of War of the Worlds.

0103: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang's Big Final Bash from 2008-10-07T11:06

Recorded on August 28th 2008 at the Chitty Chitty Bang >> Bang end of tour party in Cardiff Bay, Andrew Corcoran speaks to >> fellow colleagues about coming to the end of a tour and plans for >> th...

0102: Singing Springer from 2008-09-30T06:10

IN THE LATE NINETIES, the UK was gripped by the "reality TV" sensation of the Jerry Springer show. A musical was bound to follow, but few predicted the quality and acclaim that went with Richard Th...

0101: MusicalTalk Room 101 from 2008-09-23T11:19

Here in the UK, we have a TV show called Room 101. They say imitation is the most sincerest form of flattery, so we've taken that format and used it for this week's episode of MusicalTalk. The aim ...

V003: Centenary Celebration Video from 2008-09-16T11:20

A vidcast featuring footage from The House of Cohen celebrating, and preparing for, the big party!

0100: MusicalTalk's Cenetenary Celebration from 2008-09-16T11:14

Join us at the House of Cohen for a joyous MusicalTalk quiz and discussion with the largest group of Musical theatre nerds ever gathered under one roof; it's time to celebrate the 100th episode of ...

0099: Eloquence Outpouring (Nichola McAuliffe Interview/The Mikado) from 2008-09-09T10:32

Thos chats to the delightful Nichola McAuliffe about revitalising the Mikado, introducing a new song by the Sherman Brothers and her interesting views on musical theatre. And there's a special offe...

0098: Oliver Tompsett Interview/Lisa on Broadway from 2008-09-02T11:33

Lisa was lucky enough to meet with Oliver Tompsett, who is playing Fiyero at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in Wicked. She also talks, with Nick, about her recent 10 day trip to Broadway.

0097: Anthony Rapp Interview from 2008-08-26T01:16

Lisa chats to star of RENT: Anthony Rapp.

0096: Talking Musically: A Slew of Reviews. from 2008-08-19T11:14

A Slew of Reviews: Hear practically everyone talking about practically everything: with the family Corcoran on Jersey Boys and Spamalot, Josh on Zorro, Andrew K on the Wedding Singer, new presenter...

0095: The Book of Joshua from 2008-08-12T09:58

From the undiscovered world of Elaine Paige, through white wellingtons at the English National Opera to playing Freddie Eynsford-Hill and his own potential father-in-law at the same time in/on the ...

0094: The Departure Lounge for Happyland: The Edinburgh Fringe Festival Preview Episode from 2008-08-05T11:22

Nick, Tim and Thos talk to various writers and performers bringing their shows to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Shows include Head, Big Bruvva, Departure Lounge, Happyland and Apocolypse: The Musi...

0093: West End Live 2008 from 2008-07-29T19:22

Join Thos, Nick, Andrew K and Jenny as they discuss their views from West End Live. Plus hear a parody song with lyrics by Nick, sung by Jennifer Reischel, about a certain group of teenage girls.

V002: West End Live 2008 Footage from 2008-07-29T10:28

A Vidcast featuring footage from various shows and events from West End Live 2008.

0092: A Tale of Two Scotts: Lisa chats with Composer/Lyricist Scott Alan. from 2008-07-22T10:51

Lisa chats to Broadway musical theatre songwriter Scott Alan. They discuss everything from song influences, song meanings and flying. We also get to hear songs from Scott's first album - which incl...

0091: Music Hall Talk from 2008-07-15T10:35

Join Thos and Tim as they discover the hidden influence of British music hall on today's musical scene and see if they find gold amongst the any old iron.

0090: Thank You For The Music: Canadian Musicals and Mamma Mia Movie. from 2008-07-08T10:07

Tim Saward talks to Mel Atkey about musical theatre in Canada and Nick and Dom discuss the movie version of Mamma Mia that Dom recently saw.

0089: Chitty on Tour Continues with a Bang Bang from 2008-07-01T10:08

Join Thos, Andrew C and Blue Peter Presenter Matt Baker for more discussions on the famous flying car: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

0078: The Hip Hop Musical (2) from 2008-06-28T21:45

IN JUST A FEW WEEKS, A LOT has changed in the world of the hip hop musical, not least a slew of awards for In The Heights on Broadway. Tim and Will Segal catch up with that show, and, with new pres...

0088: Chess, Wedding Singers, Buccaneers and Marguerite from 2008-06-24T09:12

JENNIFER REISCHEL DISCUSSES her experience performing with Idina Menzel, Kerry Ellis and Josh Groban in Chess in Concert; performing in buccaneer and, along with Nick, reviews Margaurite, whilst Li...

0087: Exotic, Erotic and 100 Years Old from 2008-06-17T10:24

THOS, TIM AND ANDREW KEATING deliver 201 years of frolics and fun as they investigate two centenaries: The Zeigfeld Follies and the Queen of the Foghorns, Ethel Merman.

0086: Dickens' Musicals from 2008-06-10T12:04

NICK AND THOS take you on a journey exploring just a few musicals based on the novels of Charles Dickens - and discuss everything from Muppets to Menken and Druid to Bricusse.

0085: St Louis Blues from 2008-06-04T01:30

TIM AND THOS sit down and watch the classic musical Meet Me In St Louis from beginning to end, recording their thoughts as they go. Is this Judy Garland classic a masterpiece or over-rated. Discuss!

0084: The MusicalTalk of the Night - Vegas Style from 2008-05-26T07:54

NICK, JENNY AND JONATHAN discuss Phantom Of The Opera in Vegas as well as other shows, and Thos and Andrew give us a detailed disucssion on Chess.

0083: Nick and Lisa: Shoutin' All Over The World! from 2008-05-20T10:15

NICK AND LISA discuss a huge amount of shows and related news items such as Phantom of the Opera, Shout, Bee Gees and Barry Mannilow's new jukebox musicals, Chess in Concert, Cabarets in the west e...

0082: Making A Name For Themselves - Stuart Ellis and Turkish Delight The Opera from 2008-05-13T12:39

JOIN THOS as he discusses Turkish Delight The Opera with its creators, Giles Howe and Katy Lipson, and then talks to the very talented rising musical star, Stuart Ellis, who discusses his career at...

0081: A Brief Encounter with Jerry Herman and Noel Coward's Blithe Sprit from 2008-05-06T23:34

ATTEND THE MUSICALTALK SEANCE as Thos and Nick discuss Brief Encounter, currenty playing in the West End, and compare it to the original material upon which it is based. They also discuss the play ...

0080: Jersey Boys and Gone With The Wind from 2008-04-29T10:48

JOIN JONATHAN AND NICK on the Jersey Boys journey as they review the new London show, get opinions from the lively audience and Nick meets up with Ryan Molloy who is playing Franki Valli. Also, Nic...

0079: Jeff Marx Interview from 2008-04-23T11:38

NICK INTERVIEWS the co-writer of Avenue Q, Jeff Marx. Jeff and Nick discuss the creation of the musical, what inspires them, the muppets, Scrubs and what it was like to be fired by and then re-empl...

0077: The Hip Hop Musical (1) from 2008-04-17T03:50

WITH IN THE HEIGHTS playing Broadway to some success, and Into the Hoods also doing good business in the West End, Tim joins guest presenter Will Segal to delve into the past, present and future of...

0076: The Sound of Summer (Nights): Summer Strallen Interview, Shout and Grease from 2008-04-08T01:01

WE WELCOME NEW PRESENTER JENNY ANTILL to the studio. Nick, however, meets up with Summer Strallen at the Star Dressing Room at the world famous London Palladium to discuss the Sound of Music and Su...

0075: A Century of Scandal from 2008-04-01T20:30

THOS RIBBITS REVEALS the success and scandals of one of Britain's most overlooked songwriters, whose centenary is today. Join him as he explains the fascinating story of this controversial figure f...

0074: Chitty on Tour from 2008-03-26T05:00

ANDREW CORCORAN reports from behind the scenes of the touring Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, starting with rehearsals in London and leading up to the exciting Bradford opening. Meanwhile, Tim talks to Ne...

0073: George Gershwin (2) from 2008-03-22T17:50

THE SECOND PART OF OUR EASTER SPECIAL in which Thos, Jonathan, Tim and Nick get together around Jonathan's piano to hear and pay tribute to the work of musical theatre genius George Gershwin.

0072: George Gershwin (1) from 2008-03-19T05:15

THE FIRST PART OF OUR EASTER SPECIAL in which Thos, Jonathan, Tim and Nick get together around Jonathan's piano to hear and pay tribute to the work of musical theatre genius George Gershwin. More G...

0071: William Finn Interview and Paul Sirett from 2008-03-12T05:15

TIM AND JENNIFER met up in a Soho eatery to talk about the career and songs of Tim's favourite musical writer, William Finn, currently featured in the revue Make Me A Song at the New Players' Theat...

0070: William David Brohn Interview from 2008-03-03T23:56

NICK AND JONATHAN talk one of the most prolific and respected orchestrators working in the business today to discuss his works which include Crazy For You, Wicked, Miss Saigon, Mary Poppins, Ragtim...

0069: Young Actor's Blues from 2008-02-29T10:30

NICK AND JENNIFER discuss Jennifer's book: "So You Want to Tread the Boards" in detail, discuss the What's On Stage Theatregoers' Awards for 2008 and also talk about musical theatre forum manners.

0068: The Art of Panto from 2008-02-22T03:10

TIM, THOS and new presenter Becky Applin explore the world of pantomime, in particular focusing on the Barbican's production of Stiles and Drewe's Jack and the Beanstalk. Stiles and Drewe themselve...

0067: The Pits! from 2008-02-12T20:07

THOS JOINS new presenter Andrew Corcoran to talk about growing up backstage and the art of the stage musician. We also mark the passing of Barry Morse.

0066: Sweeney Todd Movie Review from 2008-02-05T20:07

WE'VE DISCUSSED the trailer and interviewed the cast and crew. Now it's time to hear our review of the long-awaited movie version of Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

0065: Panto in Particular from 2008-01-29T23:07

EARLIER in January, Thos made a visit to the Richmond Theatre to check out their pantomime, Cinderella. He talks to the cast about the creation of the pantomime experience.

0064: 2007 In Review from 2008-01-22T00:03

WE WELCOME A NEW PRESENTER to the studio: Jennifer Reischel. She and Nick will discuss the new musicals that appeared in London's West End in 2007 and the new ones due to appear in 2008.

0063: Alan Menken Interview from 2008-01-15T23:41

EIGHT-TIME OSCAR WINNER and musical theatre and Disney legend Alan Menken joins Nick for an interview and discusses his influences, education, future work and also answers listener questions from t...

0062: The best West End Deals/Legally Blonde Review from 2008-01-08T19:05

WE'RE BACK from our week off, and Nick tells all about the latest New Year deals happening in the West End at the moment, plays a review from listener Noah Golden who watched the MTV airing of Lega...

0061: Marc Shaiman Interview from 2007-12-25T19:05

TIME OFF for Xmas? Not us! We bring you an indepth interview with Marc Shaiman, the Tony and Grammy award winning composer and co-lyricist of Hairspray and South Park - Bigger, Longer and Uncut.

0060: Bad Girls, Lorna Luft and Barbara Windsor from 2007-12-18T05:50

TIM AND THOS talk about the successful run of Bad Girls - The Musical, based on a UK TV show, which ran recently at the Garrick Theatre. We also talk with Andrew about Lorna Luft and consider the m...

0059: Rent Remixed, Salad Days and Desperately Seeking Susan from 2007-12-13T15:14

TIM, THOS AND ANDREW discuss the controversial West End revival of Jonathan Larson's Rent. We also note the closure of Desperately Seeking Susan and compare two versions of the classic British musi...

0058: Gavin Creel Chat from 2007-12-06T11:08

NICK SITS DOWN with Gavin Creel - the American playing the Brit Bert in Mary Poppins in London

0057: Sweeney Todd - the movie from 2007-11-27T03:30

NICK WENT to the official launch of the movie version of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd and spoke with the film's stars and creative team. Hear Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Tim Burton, Alan Rickman ...

0056: Frankensteins, Russell Churney, Drowsy Chaperone, Lady Be Good from 2007-11-20T23:59

TIM AND THOS get to grips with the two different Frankenstein musicals that have recently opened in New York - one by a certain Mel Brooks. We are joined by Adele Anderson to remember the life of h...

0054: Blood Brothers, Billy Elliot and Robert Goulet from 2007-11-13T23:00

LONDON IS HOME to many great British and American musicals, but there are two stand out British productions that are actually set in Britain. We delve into them both. Along with a fun "name that sh...

0055: Paul Kieve's Magical Mystery Tour from 2007-11-13T11:35

MusicalTalk's first ever Vidcast with illusionist Paul Kieve and Nick Hutson.

0053: Enchanted? from 2007-10-30T01:00

NICK REVIEWS the world premiere of Disney's latest - Enchanted while Thos and Tim pay tribute to the late Deborah Kerr and Ned Sherrin, recent losses from the musical theatre world.

0052: Mattitude from 2007-10-23T01:00

TIM TALKS with Mat Fraser, creator of Thalidomide!! - A Musical, about his work, his favourite musicals, his views on Wicked, Billy Elliot and some taboo topics. WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE!

0051: Nicholas Parsons Chat and Sweeney Todd Trailer from 2007-10-16T09:21

THOS INTERVIEWS Nicholas Parsons and Jon, Nick and Dom discuss the Sweeney Todd Trailer.

0050: Fiftieth Episode from 2007-10-12T12:31

JOIN NICK, Andy and Jon for the final and fiftieth episode of season one to discuss the past year of MusicalTalk and Andy's new job in We Will Rock You in London at the Dominion Theatre. We also ta...

0049: Something's Coming from 2007-09-18T09:00

JONATHAN COHEN is back, and discusses with Nick the music of West Side Story on its fiftieth anniversary. Jon asks Nick about his musical production of Just William (and plays the overture) and we ...

0048: On a Fringe and a Prayer from 2007-09-11T09:00

THE EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL is home to a massive array of productions, of all levels of quality, and including many musical theatre productions. Thos took the handheld recorder to the Fringe for ...

0047: Disney Galore! from 2007-09-04T23:40

DISNEY, as well as producing H*gh Sch**l M*s*c*l, which we don't talk about, have created a series of stage shows that have played both Broadway and the West End. Recently closed is Beauty and the ...

0046: You're The Flop! from 2007-08-28T00:00

WHAT DEFINES A FLOP? Nick, Rebecca and Thos work their way through examples from the nineteenth century to 2005 to consider what we mean by this term. Is it about money; is it about critical success?

0045: Pet Peeves! from 2007-08-21T10:22

THE MARVELLOUS Mr Andy Edwards returns to the MusicalTalk studio to spill the beans about his adventures on the national tour of The Producers. We also discuss a panoply of musical theatre fans' pe...

0044: Wicked: Wonderful or Popular? from 2007-08-13T21:15

LET'S HAVE A HEATED DEBATE! Tim recently took friend Darren to see Wicked. Neither had ever seen it before and neither rated it high. Lisa, meanwhile, (making her debut as a presenter) has now seen...

0043: Sondheim's Sweeney Todd at the Festival Hall from 2007-08-07T10:27

EMMA recently appeared in the role of Johanna at the Royal Festival Hall's all-star concert staging of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd. Tim, Thos, Nick, Rebecca, Jonathan and regular MT listener Andrew wer...

0042: Kismet and Don't Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus from 2007-07-31T20:12

BORODIN's music was never written for a musical, but he still managed to win a Tony in the fifties (66 years after he'd died) for Kismet, the musical (or is it an operetta?) based mostly on his sco...

0041: Hairspray, A New Brain from 2007-07-24T07:38

THE NEW MOVIE-MUSICAL version of John Waters' Hairspray is now out, a few months ahead of hitting the London stage. Nick and Rebecca review the movie, and consider how it will differ when the stage...

0040: The Art of Cabaret from 2007-07-18T03:27

TIM AND THOS are joined by cabaret experts Paul L Martin and Sarah-Louise Young of Millionth Muse Productions to dissect the art of cabaret and where it relates to or diverges from musical theatre....

0039: Avenue Cue! from 2007-07-10T10:21

NICK, MARTIN AND REBECCA discuss the fuzzy musical Avenue Q, and we quiz Martin on the often under-appreciated role of Stage Manager.

0038: The Top 25 Musicals? from 2007-07-03T14:10

IN THIS EPISODE, we countdown the top 25 AFI film musicals, with only two minutes for each musical. Join Nick, Thos and Rebecca for this fun episode - where you get 25 musical discussions for the p...

0037: Wicked's Martin Ball from 2007-06-26T16:55

JOIN Nick, Emma and our 10th new presenter, Martin Ball, for this week's show. We discuss everything from Martin's role in the London production of Wicked, to critics and The Drowsy Chaperone. We'r...

0036: Bonnie Langford, Sandi Toksvig and The Drowsy Chaperone from 2007-06-19T11:44

WE'RE JOINED by guest interviewer Jenifer Toksvig who interviews guests Bonnie Langford and Sandi Toksvig. They discuss all things musical theatre and we also discuss The Drowsy Chaperone, recently...

0035: The Wizard of Oz and Judy Garland from 2007-06-13T23:31

IT'S JUDY'S BIRTHDAY. Thos, Tim and Nick delve into The Wizard of Oz - and the career of its star, Judy Garland. Also, Dom and Kate return to discuss their trip to see a new children's musical at t...

0034: Kids' Stuff? from 2007-06-05T15:56

MUSICALS FOR CHILDREN - exactly what falls into this category and what doesn't? Nick, Emma and Dom talk about this issue as well as offering a bit of reflective commentary about The Lord of the Rin...

0033: Honk! to Mary Poppins: Stiles and Drewe Interview from 2007-05-30T20:02

GEORGE STILES AND ANTHONY DREWE are Britain's currently most successful musical writing team. Since winning the Vivian Ellis prize in 1985 for Just So, their 'ugly duckling' musical Honk! and their...

0032: The Lord of the Rings from 2007-05-24T16:48

THE EPIC MUSICAL version of J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece is about to open in London after weeks of techs, a rebuild of the Drury Lane Stage and a famous tryout in Toronto. Nick, Tim, Dom and Kate t...

0031: Super Hero Musicals! from 2007-05-17T22:21

OK, SO Kiss of the Spiderwoman isn't a superhero musical; it just sort of sounds like it could be. And OK, so the version currently playing at the Donmar isn't the Kander and Ebb musical, but it's ...

0030: Emma Williams and I from 2007-05-08T10:17

POPULAR MUSICALTALK guest turns presenter as we welcome Emma Williams to the MusicalTalk studio. Many topics are discussed in this entertaining episode such as The King and I, how one records cast ...

0029: Myths and Hymns, Curtains and An American in Paris from 2007-05-01T01:51

THOS TALKS about An American in Paris. Our listener, Steve, reviews the last Kander and Ebb, Curtains, now on Broadway. Tim reviews the Finborough Theatre production of Adam Guettel's Myths and Hym...

0028: Adam Guettel and Katonga from 2007-04-24T19:54

CONTINUING ON with Nick's adventures in Orlando, he discusses a marvellous theme park stage production he saw - but not one from Disney or Universal. Tim, Nick and Thos also talk about their first ...

0027: Spelling Bee and On The Town from 2007-04-17T21:05

NICK'S BACK from his holidays in Orlando, where he saw The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin, one of several productions all over the States. Thos brings th...

0026: Philip Hedley (Urban Musicals) and Easter Parade from 2007-04-10T17:31

SPANNING THE HISTORY of musical theatre, our Easter episode begins with a discussion of the Irving Berlin 'jukebox musical' Easter Parade; the updates bring news of revivals of forgotten musicals (...

0025: Classical Connections (Jonathan Cohen) from 2007-04-05T01:31

WE'RE PLAYING AWAY! We join our Celebrity Guest Presenter, Jonathan Cohen, in his lovely front room and he takes to the ivories to help us talk about MDing, incandescent minims and anything and eve...

0024: Little Shop, Jenifer Toksvig (2) and Follies in Concert from 2007-03-26T00:52

EEK - NICK'S AWAY! Can Tim and Thos work all the levers in the MusicalTalk studio? We have the second half of the Jen Toksvig interview and Nick will join us virtually for a pre-recorded chat on Li...

0023: Lea Salonga, The Harder They Come, Jenifer Toksvig (1) from 2007-03-20T18:23

DOM AND NICK discuss Miss Saigon and its Fillipina star Lea Salonga. Tim talks about The Harder They Come (playing at the Theatre Royal Stratford East) and interviews lyricist/bookrwriter and NYU T...