MusicalTalk - The UK's Independent Musical Theatre Podcast

Thos, Nick and David explore shows that have performed well in their originating countries, but haven't done as well when they make the trip across the pond!  We discuss We Will Rock You, Brigadoon and Oh What a Lovely War.

Ever wonder what happens to shows after they leave Edinburgh?  Ever wonder what happens to show-writers after they leave Edinburgh?  Well, wonder no more as Thos joins Grant Martin and Tom Giron-Towers to talk about the further adventures  of them and their shows, including the latest version of their 2012 Pick of the Fringe musical - Newland!

Nick sits down with Esta Charkham, who is one of London's most experienced casting agents and has worked in many different aspects of musical theatre over the years.  Hear her talk about casting EVITA as well as being close friends with Lionel Bart and Anthony Newley... and everyone else!

Join new presenter Dom McChesney as he talks in-depth with Broadway veteran, and thoroughly interesting chap, Ron Husmann - star of Tenderloin, All-American and Lovely Ladies, Kind Gentlemen to name but a few - as well as being the author, narrator, and co-producer of the ten-hour video series Broadway! A History of the Musical. A true Broadway legend!

Our good friend Martin Ball is currently appearing in Phantom of the Opera, so Nick sits down with him to discuss the show, its links to opera (as Martin is an opera fan!) and his thoughts on Les Misérables as well as other aspects of performing in musicals!

It's musical RomCom time with a new show called Kiss Me, Figaro. Join Thos and he investigates the human rhythms and the fusion of opera and musical theatre standards that help to make this a delicious fusion - and all with a happy ending!

David Herzog chats to Kirk Jameson, who's currently directing the Kander and Ebb review "The World Goes Round" at the Union Theatre. 

Join Nick Hutson and Robert Gordon as they meet with various folk involved with the new musical comedy opening in London this spring - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.

David Herzog sits down with old friend of MusicalTalk, Stuart Matthew Price to discuss various projects and goings on!

Nick sits down with the irrepressible Reuben Kaye to hear his somewhat muted thoughts on the recent US TV broadcast of The Sound of Music.  We also hear from MusicalTalk listener Dom as he shares his thoughts on Melbourne's KING KONG musical.

Thos rounds off the year with a light hearted musical theatre quiz and plays a selection of some of the songs featured in episodes of MusicalTalk in 2013.  After all, there no business like showquizness!

Nick Hutson and Robert Gordon share their thoughts on Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical of Stephen Ward and David Herzog talks to the folks involved with Usher - The Front of House Musical.

Nick Hutson sits down with Robert Gordon to discuss The Commitments, Spamalot, From Here To Eternity and The Scottsboro Boys.

David heads to the Union Theatre in Southwark to chat with Ms. Sasha Regan about their all-male production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore."

Join Thos as he explores The Ultimate Adventure, the 1989 stage production fondly remembered as the "Doctor Who Musical".  Hear from original composer Stephen Edis and from Jason Haigh-Ellery, director of the recent audio revival of the show – and in a perfect parallel, find out how one of the fathers of the series on television was a true pioneer in the field of radio musicals!  From "Goodnight V...

The world's longest running (and best) science fiction television programme is fifty years old, so why not celebrate with Thos as he investigates the small but curious world of Doctor Who Musicals.  In this diverse collection, we find singing pirates, American daleks, cardboard cyber-gents and a newly regenerated Doctor.  Warning: this episode is bigger on the  inside…

On the centenary of the birth of one of Britain's greatest composers, Tim talks to Thos about the legacy of Benjamin Britten and explores how much influence he had on modern musical theatre.  Enjoy this salute to the man behind the Young Persons' Guide to the Orchestra and its surprising conclusion.

As Leslie Bricusse is soon to celebrate 60 years in the industry, join Nick Hutson as he sits with Leslie to talk about his new projects (including collaborations with Igor Tchaikovsky and George Gershwin!) as well as his brand new musical - Dallas Sunday!  Leslie also shares the story as to how Pure Imagination found its way into the new stage production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

David Herzog goes back to old stomping groups and chats with Ian McCracken of Image Musical Theatre and their family participation production of "Scrooge".

Nick Hutson sits down with Russell Watson as well as Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg to discuss Russell's new album: Only One Man - focusing on many unheard early songs composed by the Alain and Claude-Michel.  Hear the writers' thoughts on the album, what it was like to re-visit songs that are over 30 years old and also why Russell thinks that Claude-Michel is one of the greatest record...

Nick Hutson talks to director, lighting designer, producer and all round orator - Hugh Wooldridge.  Hear the remarkable story of the development of Jeeves, his thoughts on Love Never Dies and working with Julie Andrews, Bernstein and Robert Goulet as well as other extremely enjoyable thoughts in this illuminating discussion.

David Herzog speaks with Ben De Wynter and Oliver Seymour-Marsh about the Rodgers and Hart musical based on Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Errors."

Back to the Future references aside, Nick Hutson and Dominic Linedesay-Bethune preview upcoming musicals coming to London including American Psycho, I can't Sing and Miss Saigon.

David talks with Ollie Southgate and Christopher Bartlett about this evening of music given in tribute to the fallen shows of the yesteryear.

Nick Hutson talks to actor-musician, Claire Petzal, about the actor-musician production of Fiddler on the Roof, that's currently making its way 'round the UK!