MusicalTalk - The UK's Independent Musical Theatre Podcast

0208: More Les Mis, Hamlet, Spamalot, Spring Awakening and the future of Cast Recordings.

19 Oct 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

0207: George M Cohan - The Father of the Musical?

12 Oct 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

0206: Annie's on Tour: Su Pollard and Nicki French Interviews

05 Oct 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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...

0205: Into The Woods and Jason Robert Brown Concert Reviewed

28 Sep 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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...

0204: Les Miserables Uk Tour, Newsrevue and The Remains of the Day.

21 Sep 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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 - end...

0203: Edinburgh Fringe 2010 (Part Three)

14 Sep 2010

Contributed by Lukas

New songs, classic shows, fresh writing, actors, producers, directors, technical crew members, cabaret stars, professionals, amateurs, young and old, ...

0202: Edinburgh Fringe 2010 (Part Two) .

07 Sep 2010

Contributed by Lukas

New songs, classic shows, fresh writing, actors, producers, directors, technical crew members, cabaret stars, professionals, amateurs, young and old, ...

0201: Edinburgh Fringe 2010 (Part One) .

31 Aug 2010

Contributed by Lukas

New songs, classic shows, fresh writing, actors, producers, directors, technical crew members, cabaret stars, professionals, amateurs, young and old, ...

Announcing a new podcast: DramaTalk.

31 Aug 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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 discussio...

0200: QuizicalTalk.

24 Aug 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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

16 Aug 2010

Contributed by Lukas

In a wonderful MusicalTalk exclusive, Stuart Matthew Price chats to Thos about his magnificent new album, All Things in Time; a showcase of new musica...

0198: Larry Hochman Interview

10 Aug 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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

03 Aug 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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 forg...

0196: After the Tone - A New British Musical

27 Jul 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

0195: Mike Dixon Interview

20 Jul 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Andrew Corcoran sit down with conductor, arranger and musician Mike Dixon.

0194: Frank Loesser at 100

07 Jul 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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...

0193: Out of the Piano

29 Jun 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Join Tim at the Cochrane theatre for the Tim Williams Awards feautring 21 brand new songs by British musiucal theatre composers based on classic text....

0192: Peter Duncan Interview

22 Jun 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Thos conducts an in-depth interview with former Blue Peter presenter and all round performer, Peter Duncan, who discusses his extensive career in musi...

0191: Little Women in the West End (Part Two)

16 Jun 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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)

08 Jun 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

0189: Pizza and the Wolf

01 Jun 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

0188: A Little Night MusicalTalk: New York Special (Part 2)

25 May 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Nick convinues his Broadway jaunt! Join him as he joins MusicalTalk listener, John Sweeney, to review The Addams Family Musical, and Steve Bell return...

0187: A Little Night MusicalTalk: New York Special (Part 1)

18 May 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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 201...

0186: Just Joshing

11 May 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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 ama...

0185: From Plague to Pirates

04 May 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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...

0184: Oh! What a Beautiful Podcast! Marti Webb Interview.

27 Apr 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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...

0183: Room 101 Revisited

20 Apr 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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

13 Apr 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Thos continues his interview with the irrepressible Marni Nixon, the fabled voice of Hollywood. Today she talks about My Fair Lady, working with Audre...

0181: Marni Nixon Interview: The Voice of Hollywood - Part One

06 Apr 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

0180: Sierra Boggess Interview

31 Mar 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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 Experien...

0179: Kit and the Widow and the Frogs

24 Mar 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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...

0178: Once Upon a Time At the Adelphi: Love Never Dies

16 Mar 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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...

0177: Anyone Can Whistle

10 Mar 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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...

0176: Big Oliver!

02 Mar 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Corcoran is back and telling Thos his thoughts about Sister Act, Wicked, Chess in Concert, Rent - Filmed Live on Broadway and the current garga...

0175: An Episode of Some Importance.

23 Feb 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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 awaite...

0174: Half Term Treats: Glee, Family Shows and Love Never Dies news.

16 Feb 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

0173: Words, Words, Words of Electricity from new presenter Ashley Batten.

09 Feb 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Ashley Batten - the newest member of the MusicalTalk presenting team.

0172: Milestones, Cellphones and Harmones

02 Feb 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

0171: Transatlantic Talents and Transfers

27 Jan 2010

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

0170: Stag Nights

19 Jan 2010

Contributed by Lukas

MusicalTalk showcases London fringe venue, Above the Stag, in Victoria: Keith talks to West End Musical and Cabaret star, Frank Loman, and Thos chats ...

0169: Jack, His Beanstalk and his Sister's Act - feautring Alan Menken.

13 Jan 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Thos flew to the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith - in West London - to catch their wonderful pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk. Nick and Jonatha...

0167: Do You Hear The People Talk: Les Miserables.

29 Dec 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Tim, Nick, Lisa, Jonathan and Martin Ball discuss the world's long-running musical: Boubil and Schoenberg's Les Miserables.

0168: Peter Panorama

29 Dec 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

0166: Tony Sheldon Interview.

22 Dec 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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.

15 Dec 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 Edw...

0164: The True British Tradition?

08 Dec 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Thos chats to John Michael Swinbank about Ivor Novello and Noel Coward and comes to a very surprising conclusion. Also, Keith Arrowsmith tells us abou...

0163: Christmas Notes from New York City.

01 Dec 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 obs...

0162: Steve Ross in Conversation.

24 Nov 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Thos chats to legendary cabaret star and interpreter of the standards, Steve Ross, about his incredible career and also his appreciation of the works ...

0161: Sylvia's Secrets: Kinraid and The Secret Garden.

17 Nov 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Arrowsmith talks to Tim Sutton about his beautiful new musical version of the classic story The Secret Garden, whilst Nick chats to writer Elean...

0160: The Grand Duke.

10 Nov 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 conv...

0159: Finding Nemo, Blue Birds and the Credit Crunch Musical.

03 Nov 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 ab...

0158: Charles Strouse in Private

03 Nov 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Thos talks again to Charles Strouse about his amazing portfolio of shows, his legacy and his unknown collaboration with Stanley Kubrick writing Star W...

0157: Put On A Happy Face

27 Oct 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

0156: Readiness Is All - Live

16 Oct 2009

Contributed by Lukas

RECORDED LIVE at the Cochrane Theatre, London. Tim introduces a thrilling event packed with new musical theatre songwriting, with prizes presented by ...

0155: William David Brohn Tribute Concert Recap.

06 Oct 2009

Contributed by Lukas

MusicalTalk was lucky enough to be invited to rehearsals for "From Broadway to West End - by special arrangenment" - a tribute concert to musical thea...

0154: The First Lady Suite and Low Down

29 Sep 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 - pl...

0153: Gareth Valentine's Day

22 Sep 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Nick joined musical director, supervisor, dance arranger and adaptor Gareth Valentine to discuss his work for the West End. We also welcome back Chris...

0152: Talkin' Chess...on CD and DVD!

15 Sep 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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...

0151: We Said We Wouldn't Look Back (Part Two)

08 Sep 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 ever...

0150: We Said We Wouldn't Look Back (Part One)

01 Sep 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 ever...

Chess in Concert Competition Announcement

26 Aug 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Here's how you could win two free tickets to a UK Chess in Concert Cinema Screening

0149: Edinburgh Fringe 2009 (Part Two)

25 Aug 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 u...

0148: Edinburgh Fringe 2009 (Part One)

18 Aug 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

0147: From Broadway to West End... and back again!

11 Aug 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 or...

0146: Live From Jermyn Street

04 Aug 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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...

0145: Forbidden Broadway...in London

28 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Nick, Jonathan and Thos went to see the Menier Chocolate Factory's production of Forbidden Broadway and, of course, offer their thoughts on the produc...

0144: Countdown to Edinburgh

21 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 Mu...

0143: I'll Cover You

15 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Andrew Keating discuss innapropriate cover versions of musical theatre songs, whilst Lisa and Nick talk about social networking trends within...

0142: The Best of The West End

07 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 charit...

0141: Ease On Down The Road

30 Jun 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Thos salutes the late Michael Jackson and investigates his surprising involvement with musicals. There's also some fantastic exclusive musical content...

0140: "S" is for Showstopper!

23 Jun 2009

Contributed by Lukas

...and for swansongs! And Stephen Sondheim's Saturday Night! And the South Bank Centre! And for spontaneous songs! But mostly for seriously interestin...

0139: Sister Act: An Indepth Review.

16 Jun 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

MusicalTalk's Twitter Page

09 Jun 2009

Contributed by Lukas

This is a quick note from Nick telling you all about the new MusicalTalk Twitter page.

0138: Opposite Attractions

09 Jun 2009

Contributed by Lukas

MusicalTalk polarities this week as MusicalTalk gives you a review, a preview, an obituary and... well, whatever the opposite of an obit is; we celebr...

0137: MirandaSings (and talks)

02 Jun 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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

26 May 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Thos explores this important musical masterpiece by Jerry Herman and meets the two stars of the London production, Roger Allam and Philip Quast. Learn...

0135: Raise Your Voice: We Talk Sister Act!

19 May 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

0134: The Gang's all Here!

12 May 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 goin...

0133: Adam Guettel Interview

05 May 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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, My...

0132: Kern, Cabaret, Camp and Choreographed Kissing

28 Apr 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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...

0131: A Bit of Miller and Joseph

21 Apr 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 Bl...

0130: The American Songbook in London

14 Apr 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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...

0129: John Tartaglia Talk

07 Apr 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 no...

0128: Henry Luxemburg.

31 Mar 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Thos gets to the heart of Luxemburg - Hollyoaks star, Henry Luxemburg that is - and learns about his passion for pantomimes, his devotion to musical t...

0127: Shrek: The Bell and Ball Show.

24 Mar 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 -...

0126: Salad Days on Broadway: A Barry More Tribute

17 Mar 2009

Contributed by Lukas

In an Exclusive, and marking the first anniversary of the death of Barry Morse, Thos presents Barrys own reminiscences of producing Salad Days on Broa...

0125: Stephen Flaherty Interview

10 Mar 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

0124: Jet Set Go

03 Mar 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 specia...

0123: Musical Theatre Years: 2008 and 2009

24 Feb 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Tim, Nick and Lisa discuss 2008 and 2009 in regard to musical theatre.

0122: Julie Atherton Interview; Spring, Oliver, Atkey

17 Feb 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Dom discuss Spring Awakening and Oliver; Lisa talks to Julie Atherton and we have a special audio documentary about Canadian Composer, and pr...

0121: Stephen Sondheim's Saturday Night

10 Feb 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

0120: Gilbert and Sullivan: The Breaking of a Partnership.

03 Feb 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 pa...

0119: Gilbert and Sullivan: The Making of a Partnership.

27 Jan 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Join Thos and Michael Rice (from OperaNow) as they discuss the early careers of those godfathers of musical theatre, WS Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sulliva...

0118: Spring Awakening, Sondheim Competition

20 Jan 2009

Contributed by Lukas

STEVEN SATER is the bookwriter and lyricst for the sensational Broadway hit Spring Awakening, adapted from the nineteenth century play by Wedekind, wi...

0117: Act One: Interview with Alexander Bermange

13 Jan 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa talks to composer and lyricist Alexander Bermange about his new album, Act One, that features a staggering 26 current West End stars - ranging fr...

0116: Peter Pantomime

06 Jan 2009

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

0115: Peter Pantheon

30 Dec 2008

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ge...

0114: Noel at Noel

23 Dec 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Internationally renowned raconteur, singer, performer and lifelong Noel Coward interpreter, John Michael Swinbank, chatted to Thos about his career, h...

0113: Nifty Music and Fifties Music

16 Dec 2008

Contributed by Lukas

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...

0112: Oliver!

09 Dec 2008

Contributed by Lukas

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 Dr...