The Theatre History Podcast
by Michael LuegerPerformance is an ephemeral thing, so how do we rediscover its history, and what can that teach us about theatre today? The Theatre History Podcast explores these questions through interviews with scholars and artists who are studying theatre's past in order to help shape its future.
Episodes
Episode 3: Eric Swanson Discusses His New Musical "Edwin: The Story of Edwin Booth"
24m · PublishedEric Swanson talks about his new musical, Edwin: The Story of Edwin Booth, which follows the life of the famous American Shakespearean actor.
Episode 2: Like a Boss: 1940s Musicals and the “Boss Lady” with Dr. Maya Cantu
28m · PublishedThe musicals of the 1940s feature an intriguing figure: the “boss lady.” Reflecting the social changes brought about by World War II, this figure showed women as competent, tough, and capable of taking charge. Dr. Maya Cantu explains where the “boss lady” came from, and how she takes a dominant role in some of the major musicals of the period.
Episode 1: Talking About Drugs (and Theatre) with Max Shulman
28m · PublishedDrug use isn’t exactly a new topic on the stage. Dr. Max Shulman joins us to tell the story of Madame X, the shocking play that served as a star vehicle for stage legend Sarah Bernhardt.
The Theatre History Podcast has 103 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 56:14:15. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 12th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 29th, 2024 07:11.
