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The Broadway Exclusive

By: Broadway Podcast Network
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  • A singularly sensational BPN podcast series celebrating the dazzling, captivating and profound world of Broadway inside out. The Broadway Exclusive provides a front-row seat to special, one-off insider deep dives behind-the-curtain with Broadway leaders and legends. Must-listen theatre wherever, always on the Broadway Podcast Network.
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Episodes
  • Stephen Schwartz, Hosted by Mark Larson (Live from the Museum of Broadway)
    Mar 21 2024
    A compelling conversation commemorating the 50th anniversary of Studs Terkel’s timeless oral history, Working, live from the Museum of Broadway. Stephen Schwartz, (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell, and Working), joins Mark Larson, author of Ensemble: An Oral History of Chicago Theater and the recently released oral history Working in the 21st Century. Together, they will delve into the creation and enduring impact of Schwartz's 1978 musical adaptation of Terkel’s 1974 classic, alongside Larson’s contemporary perspective on the book. Also hear some of Larson’s intimate interview clips with today’s workers and Schwartz’s live performance of the unforgettable song "It’s an Art" from the show. A Q&A session and book signing will follow. --- Mark Larson is the author of Ensemble: An Oral History of Chicago Theater, for which he conducted over 300 interviews with Chicago theater artists, past and present. He is a retired educator with over 30 years of experience including high school English, and leadership positions at the Field Museum, Lincoln Park Zoo, and National Louis University. He holds a doctorate in educational leadership. Larson’s new book, Working in the 21st Century: An Oral History of American Work in a Time of Social and Economic Transformation, will be released February 20, 2024, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Studs Terkel’s Working. He is currently working on Ed Asner: A Composite Portrait. Stephen Schwartz's career as a lyricist and composer spans over five decades with such beloved hit musicals as Godspell, Pippin, Wicked, and an adaptation of Studs Terkel's Working. He has also contributed lyrics to a number of films, including Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Enchanted. He has received three Grammy Awards, three Academy Awards, and a Golden Globe, as well as nominations for six Tony Awards. In 2015, he received the Tony Awards' Isabelle Stevenson Award. Additional Information: Learn more about the Museum of Broadway: https://www.themuseumofbroadway.com/ Get the book: https://amzn.to/3vp5ltl Find more Broadway Exclusives: https://bpn.fm/thebroadwayexclusive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • The White Chip, Hosted by Annaleigh Ashford
    Mar 7 2024
    The White Chip is a critically acclaimed autobiographical alcohol addiction recovery comedy by playwright Sean Daniels. As the NY Times says, this play saves lives! Join us for a BPN Broadway Exclusive deep dive behind-the-curtain hosted by producer extraordinaire Annaleigh Ashford and featuring stars Joe Tapper, Jason Tam, Crystal Dickinson, director Sheryl Kaller and playwright Sean Daniels. Cast: Joe Tapper, Crystal Dickinson, Jason Tam Playwright: Sean Daniels Director: Sheryl Kaller Host & Producer of The White Chip: Annaleigh Ashford 12 Resources For Recovery: 1) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration: SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. www.samhsa.gov/find-support 2) Recover Together: The #RecoveryMovement celebrates the 25 million Americans recovering from addiction, and paves the way for those still struggling to seek treatment. recovertogether.withgoogle.com 3) FindTreatment: FindTreatment is a confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories. findtreatment.gov 4) The National Suicide Prevention Hotline: If your life or someone else’s is in imminent danger, please call 911. If you are in crisis and need immediate help, please call 988. omh.ny.gov/omhweb/bootstrap/crisis.html 5) Alcoholics Anonymous: A.A.’s program of recovery is built on the simple foundation of one alcoholic sharing with another. If your drinking is out of control, A.A. can help. www.aa.org 6) Narcotics Anonymous: N.A. is an international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts with over 70,000 weekly meetings in 144 countries worldwide. na.org 7) National Association for Children of Addiction: NACoA’s mission is to eliminate the adverse impact of alcohol and drug use on children and families. They envision a world in which no child who struggles because of family addiction will be left unsupported. nacoa.org 8) National Alliance for Recovery Residences: NARR seeks to support persons in recovery from addiction by improving their access to quality recovery residences through standards, support services, placement, education, research and advocacy. narronline.org 9) Mental Health America: MHN is a leading community-based U.S. nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting overall mental health. Their work includes prevention services, early identification and intervention, and integrated care, services, and supports for those who need it. mhanational.org 10) National Institute on Drug Abuse: NIDA advances science on drug use and addiction and applies that knowledge to improve individual and public health. nida.nih.gov 11) The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people. www.thetrevorproject.org 12) Treatment Atlas: Find the right addiction treatment for you or someone you love. treatmentatlas.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins

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