Theater History and Mysteries
I take a musical theater production and do a deep dive to find a richer understanding about the lessons the show has for theater and life. And, I’ll never miss an opportunity to pursue any mystery, bizarre coincidence, improbable event, or supernatural suggestion along the way because, in the words of Dirk Gentley, it is all connected.
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Podcasting since 2024 • 7 episodes
Theater History and Mysteries
Latest Episodes
Les Miserables -- Episode 7 (1 of 8). Victor Hugo and the French Revolution.
It’s 1848 and there is yet another violent transfer of power going on in France. One of its greatest citizens – both a member of the legislative body and the Legion of Honor, has been in hiding for 9 days with a price on his head. I...
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The Phantom of the Opera -- Episode 6 (part 3 of 3). The Broadway musical.
Errata For some reason I keep calling Andrew Lloyd-Webber Andrew Lloyd-Wright, which is weird because I know nothing about architecture. Anyway, the author of Phantom of the Author is Andrew Lloyd-Webber, not Andrew Lloyd-Wright.&n...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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Phantom of the Opera -- Episode 5 (part 2 of 3). The Silent Movie.
It’s the fall of 1923, and Lon Chaney Sr. has just starred in a smash hit based on Victor Hugo’s Hunchback of Notre Dame. There is going to be a follow-up show, and it is going to be a hit. But who’s idea was it? And ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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Phantom of the Opera -- Episode 4 (part 1 of 3). The original book.
This is EPISODE 4. The next episode, EPISODE 5, will drop on December 16.It’s 1786, and a male ballet dancer (“Dahn- sir”) and ballerina both dance at the Paris opera house, and the man falls in love with the woman. B...
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Episode 4
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The Man From La Mancha -- Episode 3 (part 3 of 3). The Broadway musical.
In the early 1970s and a writer for plays, movies, and television is holed up in Palm Springs at one of the most unusual restaurants in operation. There was a sole proprietor, the menu has one dish, and there is no advertising or tourists...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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