As musicals flood the West End and pull in millions of pounds, there is obviously no shortage of devotees wanting to discuss the peculiar magic of seemingly sane people suddenly bursting into song. Such is the case with Nick Hutson and Andrew Edwards’s MusicalTalk podcast. Their take on their favourite form of entertainment is eclectic.
- The Times Podcast of the Week, Dec 2006
Recording in London, every week we feature discussion of musicals old and new, hot-off-the-press updates from the West End and a wide variety of interviews with musical theatre professionals. Our presenters are all involved in musical theatre, as writers, producers, actors or musicians.
The episodes are delivered via MP3 on this website - but you can also subscribe via iTunes and get each show every week as it is released. We archive all the episodes, so make sure you have a look at the previous episodes list.
VALERIE CUTKO: Thos recently chatted to talented Broadway and West End singer, Valerie Cutko, in an interesting and thoughtful discussion about her extensive career and her philosophy of performance in musicals and cabaret.
SIR TIM RICE: One of the world's most famous lyricists - who has penned such classic shows as Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Chess, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin will soon be joining us on MusicalTalk.
CHARLES BLOOM: 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 career.
SANDY WILSON: Thos was delighted to talk to the writer of one of the most charming musicals of all time: The Boyfriend. Join Thos for an elightening discussion with this celebrated musical theatre talent.
KERRY ELLIS: Lisa and Nick will chat to the acclaimed West End star of Wicked, The Great British Songbook Series, Chess in Concert and various other projects. Look out for this great interview in the coming months.
SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to us for free on iTunes by searching for us in the iTunes store directory.
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MusicalTalk has interviewed some leading lights of musical theatre.
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 here and the list goes on. Join Thos for part one of his annual Edinburgh Fringe round-up and get the works!
