Best 10 Best Broadway Musicals Podcasts (2025)

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Ben Vereen: The Dancer Fosse Kept Turning To Who Became a Superstar | The Rest of the Story | Ep 34 23:20

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Ben Vereen is widely considered one of the greatest modern showmen — a true song-and-dance force. But behind the fame is a dance story that’s never been fully told. From gospel quartets and Brooklyn dance studios to the moment Bob Fosse took a chance on him — and kept returning, again and again — this episode uncovers how Vereen’s artistry was buil…

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#59 - Stardew Valley 1:12:39

1d ago1:12:39

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Grab your Nintendo Switch because we're taking a trip to Stardew Valley and Liz Esten is at the wheel. You get ready for some fun, because we ramble about a video game for a long time! Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten Podcast Edited By: Nathan P. Keelan Keeper of the Cheese: Juliet Antonio This show is a part of the Broadw…

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Suzanne Charny: The Dancer Fosse Trusted to Lead His Vision on Film | The Rest of the Story | Ep 33 30:01

7d ago30:01

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Suzanne Charny’s dance journey was anything but ordinary. From a childhood training path that veered far from the usual ballet–tap–jazz pipeline, to being personally chosen by Bob Fosse to lead Sweet Charity’s “Rich Man’s Frug” on film, her story is one of singular talent meeting the right moment. In this episode of The Rest of the Story on the Hey…

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#58 - The Music Man (feat. Jon Matteson) 1:18:55

8d ago1:18:55

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This week, join us for a harrowing trip into the dark world of The Music Man, a terrifying tale of a supernatural being (Harold Hill) and his attempt to bring an entire town under his control using his arcane powers. At least that's the version our guest, Jon Matteson, is going to make! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Russ Tamblyn: Acrobat Who Rewrote Dance in Iconic Hollywood Musicals | The Rest of the Story | Ep 32 20:57

11d ago20:57

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Russ Tamblyn flipped, tumbled, and changed the movie musical forever. From a daredevil kid climbing telephone poles, to winning tumbling championships, to early tap training and a stage break with Lloyd Bridges — his path snowballed fast. Soon he was thrown into the barn-raising of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers — even though he wasn’t supposed to…

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#57 - The Shape of Water (feat. Musical Hell) 1:08:49

15d ago1:08:49

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A special episode this week as we're joined by Christi of Musical Hell to discuss The Shape of Water! Join us for a great discussion on Guillermo Del Toro's fish (technically amphibian) romance masterpiece, how we felt when it came out, and how it's become more relevant in the years since. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten …

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Joan McCracken: Fosse’s Angel and Broadway’s Comedy Dance Pioneer | The Rest of the Story | Ep 31 25:41

18d ago25:41

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Joan McCracken turned a bit part in Oklahoma! into overnight stardom — her pratfall in the chorus made her Broadway’s “girl who falls down,” and it caught Hollywood’s attention, leading to starring roles in movie musicals like MGM’s Good News and Hollywood Canteen. She worked with game-changing choreographers: George Balanchine, Agnes de Mille, Jer…

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#56 - Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes (feat. ThereWillBeFudd) 54:23

22d ago54:23

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This week, we're joined by Kevin from the incredible YouTube channel "ThereWillBeFudd" to discuss the COVID-era indie masterpiece, Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes. What would you do if you could see two minutes into the future? We're betting you'd come up with something pretty amazing. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten Podc…

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#55 - Oh, Mary! 57:44

29d ago57:44

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Oh, Jesse! He had strong thoughts about this one! Join us for a great discussion of the popular play, Oh, Mary!, created by and staring Cole Escola. Our hosts had very different opinions on this one, though it seems there might be a common enemy - the price of Broadway tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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BONUS: The Final Destination Films RANKED 39:01

1M ago39:01

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Hey kinfolk. Hope you haven't seen your own death recently because this week Jess and Liz dive into the WHOLE FINAL DESTINATION SERIES to review and rank them. We disagree pretty heavily so it is a fun discussion. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten Podcast Edited By: Nathan P. Keelan Keeper of the Cheese: Juliet Antonio This…

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Matt Mattox: Hollywood’s Go-To Dancer Who Codified a Jazz Technique | The Rest of the Story | Ep 30 30:51

1M ago30:51

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Matt Mattox was everywhere — from partnering Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes to stealing the show in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Choreographers like Jack Cole, Michael Kidd, and Eugene Loring singled him out. Broadway welcomed him. And yet… his biggest legacy wasn’t onstage or onscreen. Trained in tap, ballet, jazz, and acrobatics, …

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54. Too Many Cooks 48:26

1M ago48:26

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It takes a lot to make a stew! Yes we're diving into the Adult Swim fake informercial about a serial killer who stalks an 1980's Television intro. This took the world by storm in 2014, ya had to be there. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten Podcast Edited By: Nathan P. Keelan Keeper of the Cheese: Juliet Antonio This show is …

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BONUS: "Gypsy" starring Audra McDonald 36:50

1M ago36:50

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Curtain up! Light the lights! Fresh from the theatre, Jess and his partner Miranda Moffat bring you raw, immediate reactions to the recently closed production of Gypsy, starring Audra McDonald and Danny Burstein. Recorded live from a hotel room, this is an unfiltered, energetic deep-dive into a legendary show. Grab your chow mein and join the fun! …

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BONUS: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective w/ James Monroe Iglehart | Carrey'd Away 1:03:05

1M ago1:03:05

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ALLRIGHTY THEN! Now we're gettin' to the good stuff! This week we're joined by Broadway treasure James Monroe Iglehart to talk about Jim Carrey's first big hit film "Ace Ventura Pet Detective." Has it aged well? Of course not! But we're diving into it anyways because CONTEXT MATTERS KIDS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…

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Barrie Chase: Astaire’s Final Dance Partner, 60s Icon Who Quit Fame | The Rest of the Story | Ep 29 19:46

1M ago19:46

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Barrie Chase danced beside Fred Astaire — hand-picked by the legend himself for his groundbreaking television specials. She stole scenes in White Christmas with a single line and redefined cool in cult classics like It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. So why isn’t Barrie Chase a household name? In this episode of The Rest of the Story on the Hey, Danc…

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#53 - The Master of Disguise 56:08

1M ago56:08

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Sometimes in life, you watch something that fails so succinctly its actually impressive. This sums up Dana Carvey's career altering flop "The Master of Disguise." Fart Jokes, racism, and needless violence -- it's like a family reunion. Come along for the ride, and hear us talk about this film. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Es…

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BONUS: In Living Color Seasons 3-5 | Carrey'd Away 49:46

2M ago49:46

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We're wrapping up our discussion on Jim Carrey's tenure on "In Living Color" with the final three seasons. We talk about the show's influence on culture today an overall connection to the rest of Jim Carrey's career! Come listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network

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Gene Nelson: Dubbed the Next Astaire or Kelly (Why is He Forgotten?) | The Rest of the Story | Ep 28 25:47

2M ago25:47

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Gene Nelson starred (and danced!) in iconic films like Lullaby of Broadway, Tea for Two, and Oklahoma!. He was once hailed as the next Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly, yet his name is often left out of the conversation about the dance greats. In this episode of The Rest of the Story on the Hey, Dancer! podcast, we trace Gene’s journey from a Seattle-bor…

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#52 - Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story & Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping 1:07:09

2M ago1:07:09

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This week we're never going to stop never stopping walking hard! Join us for a special comparison episode, featuring Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story and Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping - two music biopic parodies that are often a lot more entertaining than their real life counterparts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…

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BONUS: Itsy Bitsy Spider (1992) | Carrey'd Away 17:34

2M ago17:34

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Wow! 1992 was a big year for Jim, doing TV movies, garbage comedy skit films, animated voice roles, all alongside his full time gig at In Living Color. Man, he works hard for the money as the kids say. Today we're talking about a beautifully animated short cartoon where Jim Carrey plays an exterminator trying to kill a spider. This one was pure joy…

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Julie Newmar: The Unknown Dance Life of Catwoman & Pop Culture Icon | The Rest of the Story | Ep 27 21:10

2M ago21:10

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Julie Newmar became iconic as Catwoman in the original Batman TV series — but long before the catsuit, she was a trained dancer under Jack Cole (the father of theatrical jazz), performing in Technicolor musicals and stealing the spotlight on Broadway. In this episode of The Rest of the Story on the Hey, Dancer! podcast, we uncover her dance roots: …

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#51 - Rebecca Black's Friday (feat. Sideways) 1:19:20

2M ago1:19:20

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"Gotta get DOWN on Friday!" This week we're joined by our wonderful friend Ethan from the Youtube channel Sideways to talk about the iconic music video from the early 2010's: "Rebecca Black's Friday." A song written and produced by the absolute insane Patrice Wilson. We dive into the world of Patrice's Ark Music and the other music videos he create…

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Gregory Hines: From Child Dance Star to Tap Revolutionary | The Rest of the Story | Ep 26 20:01

2M ago20:01

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Gregory Hines was a child tap dance star at the Apollo by six. Danced on Broadway by seven. And grew up touring the world with his brother Maurice. But just when it looked like he had it all — he stepped away. And when he returned… he didn’t just dance. He changed the form itself. He called it Improvography: tap that swung, breathed, and broke the …

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#50 - Suburban Knights | 50TH EPISODE! 1:14:39

2M ago1:14:39

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We made it to 50 episodes without imploding altogether! And you beautiful people are still here with us. This has been a long requested one after our first Kickassia episode last year. Keep us going and we all know To Boldly Flee will be our 100th episode. But once again, thank you all for your continued support, it has been so helpful to us, and i…

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BONUS: Make Me a Musical | Matt Kurzyniec 32:52

2M ago32:52

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In this episode of 'Make Me a Musical,' we welcome the multitalented Matt Kurzyniec, an actor, director, bartender, and lighting designer currently on the national tour of 'Beetlejuice: The Musical.' Matt discusses his bartending adventures at Broadway shows, the thrill of joining the 'Beetlejuice' tour, and his love for Michigan's rich theater cul…

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BONUS: In Living Color (Season 2) | Carrey'd Away 43:32

2M ago43:32

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Hey kids, we're back at you with a brand spankin' new episode on the second season of the sketch comedy show "In Living Color" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network

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Paula Abdul: From MGM Fangirl to Gene Kelly’s Protégée | The Rest of the Story | Ep 25 20:12

2M ago20:12

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Paula Abdul choreographed for Janet Jackson, redefined the Laker Girls, sold over 60 million records, and paid tribute to Gene Kelly with a Grammy-winning video that made animation dance. But behind all the fame was something deeper: She was born three months premature with hip dysplasia and a crushed windpipe — dance seemed out of the question. In…

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#49 - Fant4stic (2015) 1:05:23

2M ago1:05:23

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Every ten years we gotta get another Fantastic 4 movie, but before we look at Pedro Pascal's beautiful face on a big screen, we gotta look back at the ugly wig we put on a big screen in 2015. Yes, somehow Jess is a big defender of this film, and you're about to learn why. This week we're talking about Josh Trank's notorious Comic Book movie Fant4st…

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BONUS: High Strung (1992) | Carrey'd Away 41:15

3M ago41:15

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We're back at you with one of the strangest things we've covered so far (and that's saying something), from the mind of Kung Pow's Steve Oedekerk we have High Strung, a Bill Hicks style rant film where Jim Carrey plays the Grim Reaper. You think that sounds entertaining? Well you're wrong, its not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

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Tommy Rall: The Most Versatile Dancer Hollywood Forgot | The Rest of the Story | Ep 24 21:20

2M ago21:20

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Tommy Rall could do it all — tap, jazz, ballet, acrobatics — each with technical precision, power, and a musicality that lit up the screen. Gene Kelly once called him “the best all-around dancer.” Bob Fosse choreographed for him. Jerome Robbins hand-picked him for his premiere ballets. So why isn’t his name mentioned in the same breath as theirs? F…

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#48 - Superman: The Movie 59:39

3M ago59:39

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Up there! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Margot Kidder doing slam poetry for Christopher Reeve! In Richard Donner's Superman: The Movie, we see the best portrayal of Superman, Lex Luthor played by an actor who was just difficult (instead of fully evil), and innovative special effects that have aged a lot, but somehow aged wonderfully. Come fly awa…