http://www.musicaltalk.co.uk We are a weekly podcast devoted to bringing you news, views, reviews, interviews and much more content devoted to musical theatre and film. We discuss composers, writers, actors, theatres and shows and encourage listeners to join in. Visit our site at musicaltalk.co.uk http://www.musicaltalk.co.uk/mtlogo.jpg http://www.musicaltalk.co.uk/ en MusicalTalk 2006-7 feedback@musicaltalk.co.uk podcasting on musical theatre from the past to the future We are a weekly podcast devoted to bringing you news, views, reviews, interviews and much more content devoted to musical theatre and film. We discuss composers, writers, actors, theatres and shows and encourage listeners to join in. Visit our site at musicaltalk.co.uk Theatre, Theater, Broadway, West End, Musical Theatre, Musical Theater, Musicals, MusicalTalk MusicalTalk feedback@musicaltalk.co.uk MusicalTalk http://www.musicaltalk.co.uk/mtlogo.jpg http://www.musicaltalk.co.uk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0089.html Join Thos, Andrew C and Blue Peter Presenter Matt Baker for more discussions on the famous flying car: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. podcasts Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:08:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0089.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0088.html 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 Lisa reviews the UK tour production of The Wedding Singer. Jonathan also joins us and, once again, contributes precisely nothing! podcasts Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:12:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0088.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0087.html 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. podcasts Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:24:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0087.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0086.html 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. podcasts Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:04:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0086.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0085.html 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! podcasts Wed, 4 Jun 2008 01:30:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0085.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0084.html 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. podcasts Mon, 26 May 2008 07:54:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0084.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0083.html 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 end... PLUS an interview with west end star Shona White. podcasts Tue, 20 May 2008 10:15:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0083.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0083.html 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 stage school all the way to Rocky Horror and Stiles and Drewe via aeroplanes and Winston Churchill. podcasts Tue, 13 May 2008 12:39:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0082.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0081.html 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 Blithe Sprit, and talk about the musical adaptation, High Spirits, and Nick talks about Jerry Herman on Broadway which he and Jenny went to see at the London Palladium. podcasts Tue, 06 May 2008 23:34:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0081.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0080.html 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, Nick meets up with podcast fan and new correspondent Steve Bell as they discuss Spamalot, We Will Rock You and Nick's experience at the opening night of Gone With The Wind. podcasts Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:48:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0080.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0080.html 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-employed by Sir Cameron Mackintosh. Along with the interview, you will also hear ex-Q-sive demo recordings from Jeff Marx - including two songs from Jeff (and Robert Lopez's) original muppet musical idea: Kermit - The Prince of Denmark. Dom and Nick also discuss the upcoming episodes in the MusicalTalk schedule. All songs used with permission. podcasts Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:38:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0079.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0078.html 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 presenter Alex Sutton, Tim also delves into Into The Hoods, now playing London's West End. We also take a sneak glimpse into the future of the hip hop musical in the UK by talking to Dean Atta and Richard Hale, creators of a brand new urban musical playing the Lyric Hammersmith next month. podcasts Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:45:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0078.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0077.html 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 the Hip Hop (or rap) musical. This episode: why rap is theatrical, Idlewild, Carmen - A Hip Hopera, 8 Mile and Will's own forthcoming rap opera, Outflow. Tim interviews Flitz and Holly Shanks of the Hip Hop Collective, who recently toured with The Hip Hop Adventures of Peter Peril. Continued in Episode 78. podcasts Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:50:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0077.html MusicalTalk Yes http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0076.html 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 Summer's views on musical theatre. Lisa offers us her views on Shout - a musical that is now touring across the United Kingdom, and Nick and Jenny discuss the production of Grease that they both saw recently in London and generally have a general chit chat. A great packed episode! podcasts Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:01:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0076.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0075.html 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 from such exotic places as Blenheim Palace, the British Library and Heidelberg University and learn the shocking story of state sponsored songwriterly suppression... podcasts Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:30:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0075.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0074.html 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 Neil Marcus about his current series of audiences with legends of musical theatre, plus his history of managing the Jermyn Street Theatre. podcasts Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0074.html MusicalTalk Yes http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0073.html 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. podcasts Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:50:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0073.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0072.html 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 George in Episode 73, later this week. podcasts Wed, 19 Mar 2008 05:15:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0072.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0071.html 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' Theatre, Charing Cross. Tim gets to interview the man himself, and we also hear from Paul Sirett, creator, bookwriter and lyricist of the Ska musical The Big Life, which played the West End in 2005. podcasts Wed, 12 Mar 2008 05:15:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0071.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0070.html 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, Ragtime, The Secret Garden, Curtains, Sweet Smell of Success as well as revivals of Oklahoma!, My Fair Lady, Oliver!, Showboat, Carousel and High Society. We talk with him in his apartment in London where he is presently working on the new musical production of Gone With The Wind. podcasts Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:56:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0070.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0069.html 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. podcasts Fri, 26 Feb 2008 10:30:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0069.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0068.html 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 themselves join us for an extended interview about the show, and we also talk to Adele Anderson, Jonathan Cohen and Bury St Edmunds musical director and composer Annemarie Lewis Thomas. podcasts Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:10:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0068.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0067.html 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. podcasts Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:07:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0067.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0066.html 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. podcasts Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:07:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0066.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0065.html 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. podcasts Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:07:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0065.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0064.html 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. podcasts Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:03:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0064.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0063.html 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 the forums. We also play a song written and performed by Alan's daughter - Anna - who is soon about to release an album. podcasts Tue, 14 Jan 2008 23:41:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0063.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0062.html 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 Legally Blonde. podcasts Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:05:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0062.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0061.html 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. podcasts Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:05:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0061.html MusicalTalk Yes http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0060.html 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 musical theatre career of Barbara Windsor, recently turned seventy. podcasts Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:50:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0060.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0059.html 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 musical Salad Days. podcasts Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:14:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0059.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0058.html NICK SITS DOWN with Gavin Creel - the American playing the Brit Bert in Mary Poppins in London podcasts Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:08:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0058.html MusicalTalk Yes http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0057.html 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 and Sondheim himself in this unusually starry episode of MusicalTalk! podcasts Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:30:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0057.html MusicalTalk Yes http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0056.html 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 her colleague, celebrated UK musician Russell Churney and Thos compares the authentic twenties musical comedy Lady Be Good to the pastiche of The Drowsy Chaperone that recently closed in the West End. podcasts Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:59:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0056.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0055.html NICK SITS DOWN with top west end illusion designer Paul Kieve to discuss his work, his inspiration and his passion for magic. Paul talks about his involvement with such productions as Lord of the Rings, The Witches, The Witches of Eastwick, The Invisble Man, Scrooge and many other works for the stage. For real magic fans, do check out the first ever MusicalTalk vidcast, where Paul takes us on a tour of his home - showing us all his magic memorabilia. podcasts Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:35:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0055.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0055.html MusicalTalk's first ever Vidcast with illusionist Paul Kieve and Nick Hutson. podcasts Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:35:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0055.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0054.html 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 show" game, we also discuss Robert Goulet, whose passing saddened the Broadway world last week. We hear from our friend Michael DeGaetano as he shares a story he has from when he worked with Robert. podcasts Tue, 7 Nov 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0054.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0053.html 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. podcasts Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:00:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0053.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0052.html 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! podcasts Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:00:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0052.html MusicalTalk Yes http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0051.html THOS INTERVIEWS Nicholas Parsons and Jon, Nick and Dom discuss the Sweeney Todd Trailer. podcasts Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:21:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0051.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0050.html 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 talk about the film Confetti in which Andy makes a brief appearance. podcasts Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:31:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0050.html MusicalTalk Yes http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0049.html 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 also announce the US premiere of Jerry Springer - The Opera. podcasts Tue, 18 Sep 2007 09:00:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0049.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0048.html 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 a weekend and reports on a series of productions. podcasts Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:00:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0048.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0047.html 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 Beast, which Dom reviews, while Rebecca reports on the Colorado tryout of its successor The Little Mermaid. Dom also reviews Legally Blonde. podcasts Tue, 4 Sep 2007 23:40:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0047.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0046.html 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? podcasts Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0046.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0045.html 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' pet peeves! podcasts Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:22:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0045.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0044.html 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 it five times and loves everything about it. So it's time to discuss whether this mega-musical is Wonderful or merely Popular. Tim and Darren review the show first, then Lisa reports from the final performance of Helen Dallimore and Martin Ball, interviewing fans of the show as well as giving her own views. Finally, all the reviewers, plus Nick, debate the show's pluses and minuses! Controversy is certain! podcasts Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:15:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0044.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0043.html 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 were all there to review the show. podcasts Tue, 7 Aug 2007 10:27:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0043.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0042.html 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 score for Prince Igor. It was recently revived, to dire reviews, at the ENO. Tim and Thos discuss. Also, as a followup to our Kids' Stuff episode, Tim and Nick interview Adam Bampton-Smith of Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company about his show for children, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus. podcasts Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:12:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0042.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0041.html 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 version shows up at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Dipping into our collection of "CDs we recently listened to" for the second time, Tim reveals his choice - William Finn's 1998 musical A New Brain. podcasts Tue, 24 Jul 2007 07:38:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0041.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0040.html 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. We also talk to Fascinating Aida star Adele Anderson about her career. podcasts Wed, 18 Jul 2007 03:27:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0040.html MusicalTalk Yes http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0039.html NICK, MARTIN AND REBECCA discuss the fuzzy musical Avenue Q, and we quiz Martin on the often under-appreciated role of Stage Manager. podcasts Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:21:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0039.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0038.html 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 price of one! podcasts Tue, 3 Jul 2007 14:10:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0038.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0037.html 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're also joined by cabaret star Adele Anderson, to discuss her role in the new Landor production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. podcasts Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:55:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0037.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0036.html 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 opened in London to rave reviews as well as the Flaherty-Ahrens musical My Favorite Year. podcasts Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:44:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0036.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0035.html 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 the Minack Theatre on England's South West Coast. podcasts Wed, 13 Jun 2007 23:31:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0035.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0034.html 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 Rings, now that some time has passed. podcasts Tue, 5 Jun 2007 15:56:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0034.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0033.html 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 new songs for the West End/Broadway Mary Poppins has brought them international fame. With Tim and Nick, they discuss those early shows, Poppins and their future projects. Also, Emma reviews Fiddler on the Roof, just opened in London. podcasts Wed, 30 May 2007 20:02:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0033.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0032.html 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 take the handheld recorder out to the theatre and give you their reactions from their seats, along with views from other members of the audience. Also, Tim, Thos and Nick discuss the 1998 Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty musical Ragtime. podcasts Thu, 24 May 2007 16:48:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0032.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0031.html 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 a good excuse to talk about that, and to take a break from the high-kicks, and start looking at high-flyers as we talk about some of the strangest superhero musicals ever made! podcasts Thu, 17 May 2007 22:21:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0031.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0030.html 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 albums, Legally Blonde and Bat Boy composer/lyricist Laurence O'Keefe. podcasts Tue, 8 May 2007 10:17:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0030.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0029.html 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 Hymns and we feature interviews with director Tom Cooper, actor Caroline Sheen and additional commentary from Tim Sawers of the Greenwich Theatre. We also say goodbye to the old MusicalTalk website... podcasts Tue, 1 May 2007 01:51:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0029.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0028.html 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 brushes with musical theatre, and Justin and Nick discuss the works of Adam Guettel. podcasts Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:54:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0028.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0027.html 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 the regular set of updates from the West End and beyond, and Justin Grize joins Nick in the studio to discuss Leonard Bernstein's On The Town. podcasts Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:05:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0027.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0026.html 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 (I can't remember the titles just now) and we come bang up to date with an interview with Philip Hedley, the man behind the recent UK surge of 'urban musicals', including Da Boyz, with its all hip-hop score. All this plus the full skinny on The 5000 Fingers of Dr. T, the campest musical of all time! podcasts Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:31:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0026.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0025.html 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 everything about musical theatre past and present. Listen out for our special 'guess the classical connection' quiz towards the end of the show! podcasts Thu, 5 Apr 2007 01:31:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0025.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0024.html 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 Little Shop of Horrors, We discuss West End news and there's a chat about the recent Follies in Concert production at The London Palladium. podcasts Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:52:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0024.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0023.html 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 Tisch Graduate Jen Toksvig. podcasts Tue, 20 Mar 2007 18:23:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0023.html MusicalTalk Yes http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0022.html WE WELCOME Mandi Bailey into the studio, where we discuss whether having a celebrity in a show is a wise choice and what we think of the latest announments of a Phantom sequel and the news to finally bring Hairspray to the West End. High School Musical is also discussed as is the different merchandise available from the various musicals. podcasts Tue, 13 Mar 2007 23:14:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0022.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0021.html IS MUSICAL THEATRE just an American art form? In response to a voicemail from Paul Warshauer, we consider its origins and its future. We also feature an interview with Emma Williams to discuss her past role in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and her most recent appearance - as Christine Keeler in A Model Girl,which has recently ended in London. Finally, by listener request, Tim presents his analysis of Equus starring Daniel Radcliffe. podcasts Tue, 6 Mar 2007 23:14:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0021.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0020.html IN THIS SPECTACULAR twentieth episode of MusicalTalk, we welcome Jerry Herman to discuss his stratospheric career. Join Thos for this marvellous interview and find out about one of the greatest musical theatre writers of all time. podcasts Tue, 27 Feb 2007 21:12:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0020.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0019.html JUKEBOX MUSICALS have taken over the west end and Broadway. Is this a good thing, or not? We also discuss Dreamgirls and how we think Moulin Rouge will work on stage if it is ever produced. podcasts Tue, 20 Feb 2007 20:47:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0019.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0018.html IN BRITISH theatre history, there has been one tradition that is kept alive every Christmas season by various amateur and professional theatre companies all over the country: the Pantomime. We welcome Thos Ribbits and Tim Saward as two new MusicalTalk presenters into the studio to discuss this very exciting and entertaining art form. podcasts Fri, 2 Feb 2007 16:33:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0018.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0017.html EDUCATION AND musical theatre: We will discuss theatre schools that are available and offer our opinion. This episode brings back Dominic Lindesay-Bethune where he will also discuss his recent trip to New York City where he was able to see some great musicals. podcasts Sat, 27 Jan 2007 21:52:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0017.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0016.html WE TAKE on two requests from MusicalTalk listeners to discuss: first, we cover rumours of ghosts at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and Andy gives some training advice for getting onto the stage. You are also treated to listening to Nick sing - before his voice broke! podcasts Sun, 21 Jan 2007 23:44:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0016.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0015.html ANDY IS OFF again, so there's been a slight change of plan, folks! In this episode you are treated to an original musical written and performed by Nick. Fans of MusicalTalk will have heard Nick talk of this musical in earlier episodes... so, here it is! Coaster Boy: The Musical was written for coasterradio.com about a fictitious character they have on their show who is a complete know-it-all about theme parks and rollercoasters. We advise you to read the libretto and background as you listen to the musical to make it easier to follow. Nick personally apologises for his bad singing - that's why he writes the songs, after all! podcasts Mon, 8 Jan 2007 20:39:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0015.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0014.html HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our great listeners. The MusicalTalk Christmas haitus is over! 2006 was, in the West End, the biggest year ever for musical theatre fans. We discuss each of the shows that opened in London during this wonderful year. podcasts Sat, 30 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0014.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0013.html WE WELCOME Justin Grize into the MusicalTalk studio. He joins us for an episode that concentrates heavily on Stephen Sondheim. We discuss his musical style, his popularity and his musicals. We also talk about the new movie of Sweeney Todd being filmed at the moment in London. Nick also talks about The Sound of Music, which he recently saw. podcasts Thu, 7 Dec 2006 22:07:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0013.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0012.html WE WELCOME Dominic Lindesay-Bethune to the MusicalTalk presenting team. Superstitions are discussed - as well as Nick's view on Chicago and Dom talks about a recent seminar he saw with a very special speaker. We also feature our first voicemail message! podcasts Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:49:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0012.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0011.html WE FEATURE a great interview with the even greater Stephanie J. Block. Thank you for all your marvellous questions - they truly guaranteed a great interview. We also play a live recording of Stephanie singing 'Waiting for Life' from Once On This Island. We will also provide you with news on how to participate in our first competition that Andy has announced in the forums - where you can win tickets to see Andy live on stage in The Producers. We also discuss the YouTube craze of posting amateurs singing their own version of songs and people posting illegal recordings of stage shows. podcasts Thu, 23 Nov 2006 19:18:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0011.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0010.html WE ARE JOINED by Mike Collins from coasterRadio.com (a hugely popular theme park podcast) to discuss the integration of theatre and theme parks. Also, The Sound Of Music has recently opened here in London to rave reviews. Andy informs us of a new singing praxis he has recently found out about, and Nick talks about the West End Cabaret that recently opened. Andy also tells us of a small problem at The Producers this week. podcasts Fri, 17 Nov 2006 19:39:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0010.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0009.html WE TALK TO Steven Silverstein about auditions. Steven has his own workshop that he has presented in various towns across the USA and he himself is a composer and lyricist. We also play one of Steven's own songs. We also talk about A Chorus Line, Nick's introduction to Disney's The Little Mermaid and his experience seeing the new musicalised version of Porgy and Bess. podcasts Mon, 13 Nov 2006 01:42:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0009.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0008.html TRANSLATING MUSICALS is a tricky but very important business that is not talked about much. We talk to German theatre academic and translator of Sondheim's Follies, Dr. Olaf Jubin. Also, Nick discusses Salad Days and Locked In - one old musical and one very new musical which he saw this week. Locked In is a hip-hop musical drama. Is Hip-Hop the way forward for musical theatre? Andy discusses the Jason Robert Brown musicals Songs For A New World and The Last 5 Years. We also mention some other horror musicals we forgot to in our last episode. podcasts Thu, 2 Nov 2006 15:58:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0008.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0007.html HAPPY HALLOWEEN! This episode of MusicalTalk concentrates on horror musicals, so if you're a fan of anything from Phantom Of The Opera to Zombie Prom this is the show for you! This show features an original song from one of Nick's musicals! podcasts Sun, 29 Oct 2006 23:24:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0007.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0006.html WE DELVE into the world of backstage at a musical. If you've ever wondered what the tech staff do?, what dance captains are, what the rules of pyrotechnics are, what automation is and what different routes actors can take in their particular field, then Andy's here to answer. We also talk about Spamalot - and how shows translate across the pond. podcasts Mon, 16 Oct 2006 15:59:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0006.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0005.html WE PROVIDE you with the second half of the John Cameron interview, where he discusses the Zorro musical, the downsizing of the Les Miserables orchestra and Honk! Gerard Alessandrini is also kind enough to not only provide us with an interview, but also to let us play some material from his mega hit: Forbidden Broadway (Songs from Forbidden Broadway used with permission) podcasts Thu, 5 Oct 2006 19:20:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0005.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0004.html WE INTERVIEW Cory English, appearing as Max Bialystok in The Producers, and we begin a two-part interview with John Cameron, orchestrator of Les Miserables, among many other shows. podcasts Thu, 28 Sep 2006 17:08:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0004.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0003.html (SPAMA)LOTS OF TOPICS in this episode. We talk about Spamalot and interview Michael DeGaetano who was lucky enough to witness the show on Broadway with cast members Tim Curry, David Hyde-Pierce and Hank Azaria. We also discuss the growing amount of musicals appearing for young adults emerging on Broadway and in the West End and Andy provides us with the answer to one of musical theatre's most frequently asked questions: what exactly is a swing? We also dicuss the AmDram (Amataeur Dramatics) tradition that is still going strong in Britain, and finally we talk about the great writing team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, who are repsonsible for bringing you, amongst others, Ragtime, Once on this Island and Seussical. podcasts Fri, 22 Sep 2006 20:52:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0003.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0002.html JOIN US and our special guest Stephen Schwartz (composer/lyricist of Wicked, Pippin and Godspell and lyricist of Disney's Pocahontas and The Hunchback of Notre Dame) for this week's episode. We concentrate on Disney's input into musical theatre - through their movies and stage shows that have been so popular all over the world such as The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. Stephen also talks about his new animated/live action feature with Disney: Enchanted. We also discuss the breaking news here in England about the winner of the reality TV show How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?, as well as Andy's experience auditioning for the huge musical version of Lord Of The Rings coming to the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in June 2007. podcasts Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:29:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0002.html MusicalTalk No http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0001.html LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, boys and girls...welcome to MusicalTalk. We are a weekly podcast devoted to discussing news and opinions about musical theatre from London and New York. In our first episode, your presenters Nick Hutson and Andy Edwards discuss the opening night of London's Wicked, the latest new musicals to hit London and the latest musical theatre news from both sides of the Atlantic. podcasts Fri, 8 Sep 2006 16:38:00 GMT http://musicaltalk.co.uk/episodes_0001.html MusicalTalk No