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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

0083: Nick and Lisa: Shoutin' All Over The World! by MusicalTalk

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…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 06:15AM
Tuesday, May 13, 2008

0082: Making A Name For Themselves - Stuart Ellis and Turkish Delight The Opera by MusicalTalk

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 an…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 08:39AM
Tuesday, May 6, 2008

0081: A Brief Encounter with Jerry Herman and Noel Coward's Blithe Sprit by MusicalTalk

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 th…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 07:34PM
Tuesday, April 29, 2008

0080: Jersey Boys and Gone With The Wind by MusicalTalk

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. Al…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 06:48AM
Wednesday, April 23, 2008

0079: Jeff Marx Interview by MusicalTalk

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 an…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 07:38AM
Wednesday, April 16, 2008

0077: The Hip Hop Musical (1) by MusicalTalk

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 fu…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 11:50PM
Monday, April 7, 2008

0076: The Sound of Summer (Nights): Summer Strallen Interview, Shout and Grease by MusicalTalk

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…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 09:01PM
Tuesday, April 1, 2008

0075: A Century of Scandal by MusicalTalk

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 …

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 04:30PM
Wednesday, March 26, 2008

0074: Chitty on Tour by MusicalTalk

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 talk…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 01:00AM
Saturday, March 22, 2008

0073: George Gershwin (2) by MusicalTalk

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.

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 01:50PM
Wednesday, March 19, 2008

0072: George Gershwin (1) by MusicalTalk

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.…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 01:15AM
Wednesday, March 12, 2008

0071: William Finn Interview and Paul Sirett by MusicalTalk

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…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 01:15AM
Monday, March 3, 2008

0070: William David Brohn Interview by MusicalTalk

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,…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 06:56PM
Tuesday, February 26, 2008

0069: Young Actor's Blues by MusicalTalk

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 ma…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 05:30AM
Thursday, February 21, 2008

0068: The Art of Panto by MusicalTalk

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 th…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 10:10PM
Tuesday, February 12, 2008

0067: The Pits! by MusicalTalk

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.

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 03:07PM
Tuesday, February 5, 2008

0066: Sweeney Todd Movie Review by MusicalTalk

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.

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 03:07PM
Tuesday, January 29, 2008

0065: Panto in Particular by MusicalTalk

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.

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 06:07PM
Monday, January 21, 2008

0064: 2007 In Review by MusicalTalk

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.

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 07:03PM
Monday, January 14, 2008

0063: Alan Menken Interview by MusicalTalk

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…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 06:41PM
Tuesday, January 8, 2008

0062: The best West End Deals/Legally Blonde Review by MusicalTalk

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 …

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 02:05PM
Tuesday, December 25, 2007

0061: Marc Shaiman Interview by MusicalTalk

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 Un…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 02:05PM
Tuesday, December 18, 2007

0060: Bad Girls, Lorna Luft and Barbara Windsor by MusicalTalk

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 conside…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 12:50AM
Thursday, December 13, 2007

0059: Rent Remixed, Salad Days and Desperately Seeking Susan by MusicalTalk

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 Briti…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 10:14AM
Thursday, December 6, 2007

0058: Gavin Creel Chat by MusicalTalk

NICK SITS DOWN with Gavin Creel - the American playing the Brit Bert in Mary Poppins in London

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 06:08AM
Monday, November 26, 2007

0057: Sweeney Todd - the movie by MusicalTalk

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 R…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 10:30PM
Tuesday, November 20, 2007

0056: Frankensteins, Russell Churney, Drowsy Chaperone, Lady Be Good by MusicalTalk

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 li…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 06:59PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2007

V001: Paul Kieve's Magical Mystery Tour by MusicalTalk

MusicalTalk's first ever Vidcast with illusionist Paul Kieve and Nick Hutson.

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 06:35AM
Wednesday, November 7, 2007

0054: Blood Brothers, Billy Elliot and Robert Goulet by MusicalTalk

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 …

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 06:00PM
Monday, October 29, 2007

0053: Enchanted? by MusicalTalk

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.

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 09:00PM
Monday, October 22, 2007

0052: Mattitude by MusicalTalk

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!

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 09:00PM

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