20 Best Theatre History Podcasts

1. Breaking the Curtain

And... 5,6,7,8! The ladies from Break a Leg and Both Sides of the Curtain have joined forces to bring their stagey podcast to you! Breaking the Curtai...n; a hybrid of both blog names features everything from Musical Theatre History, Interviews with Broadway and West End performers, and stagey ramblings!more
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176 205 1.3K 1 episode / week Avg Length 30 min Aug 2020
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2. Euripides, Eumenides: A Theatre History Podcast

The Theatre History podcast that doesn't take itself too seriously. Each week, Aaron Odom hosts a guest from the worldwide theatre community to talk ...about a bizarre, fascinating and humorous story from theatre history. One catch, the guest has no idea what they'll be discussing.more
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2 episodes / month Avg Length 58 min
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3. A Musical Theatre Podcast

Conversations revealing the cultural and emotional impact of our favorite musicals in theatre history.
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419 1 episode / week Avg Length 69 min
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4. The History Of European Theatre

Windsor, Northern Ireland, UK
A podcast tracing the development of theatre from ancient Greece to the present day through the places and people who made theatre happen. More than j...ust dates and lists of plays, we'll learn about the social, political, and historical context that fostered the creation of dramatic art.more
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1.7K 266 2 episodes / month Avg Length 34 min May 2020
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5. The Dead Artist Society

Welcome to the Dead Artist Society, a podcast where two best friends and life long performers go on a journey to discuss and critic the industry they ...are pursuing careers in. Join us as we talk with other performing artists about their experiences, educate ourselves on the history of theatre, and look to find some sort of hopeful direction to head in as artist.more
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6. Neuse Little Podcast

North Carolina, US
Come listen to the history of Neuse Little Theatre as well as onstage/backstage stories from the people who were there. We look forward to bringing n...ew content and helping folks learn a little more about the theater while maybe taking a walk down memory lane. We hope you enjoy it.more
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2.7K 245 1 episode / week Avg Length 38 min
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7. The Unauthorized Critics Circle

The Unauthorized Critics Circle is a podcast about theatre, opinions, and 'slime tutorials'. Daniel and Joshua experience theatre history leaving no s...tone unturned as they offer opinions, make excellent snap judgments, and celebrate all that is excellent in show biz. Join them for a deeply unauthorized discussion of shows our hosts were definitely in the audience for.more
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12 110 4 episodes / month Avg Length 93 min
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8. Wines and Dolls

Houston, Texas, US
Like Drunk History- but MUSICALS. Two actresses wining over musicals, auditions, and the acting and theatre industry. Wine is a double entendre. New E...pisode each week comprised of a retelling of a musical while drunkenly analysing character acts and musical themes and our brief intermission show, to encourage solo patronage to the theatre. So grab a bottle and join us! Brought to you by Chelsea, Emily, the cheers and booze within reach.more
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326 50 499 1 episode / week Avg Length 67 min
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9. Variety Theatre: The Spice of Life

London, England, UK
Join Maria Lovelady & Michael Alan-Bailey as they chat about all things Variety theatre, from the beginnings of music hall to modern day cabaret. Ever...y week, the duo interview a special show-business guest from all walks of the industry to explore the rich history of British theatre. Whether you're a boffin of the bard or you've only just started treading your (pointe) shoes on the boards, Maria & Michael have got you covered. Brought to you by Frame This Presents...more
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303 357 1 episode / month Avg Length 60 min
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10. NYTF Radio

New York City, New York, US
NYTF Radio serves to educate listeners on the history of Yiddish Theatre and Jewish performative culture.
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42.1K 6.8K 4.1K 8 episodes / year Avg Length 41 min
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11. The History of Musical Theatre Podcast

If you are a musical nerd this is the place for you.Each season covers one musical or concept in detail giving you a complete history of the glorious ...art of musical theatremore
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419 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 41 min
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12. Afterpiece: A Podcast about Educational theatre

Afterpiece is a podcast about Educational Theatre. Each week, we will share some of our combined 50 years of teaching and directing experience with yo...u from stories of the history of the Texas theatre to theatre curriculum from directing strategies to teaching strategies and from balancing life and work to raising a family in the theatre.more
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1 episode / quarter Avg Length 40 min
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13. The Theatre History Podcast

Performance is an ephemeral thing, so how do we rediscover its history, and what can that teach us about theatre today? The Theatre History Podcast ex...plores these questions through interviews with scholars and artists who are studying theatre's past in order to help shape its future.more
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294 4.8K 1 episode / month Avg Length 44 min
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14. black theatre history podcast

black theatre stories, people, & histories: in 30 minutes or less.
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1 episode / month Avg Length 151 min
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15. BPN LIVE! Replays

New York, US
If you happened to miss any of the Broadway Podcast Network events with BroadwayCon, TodayTix Presents, or any other live podcast recording, no need t...o fret! This feed is your one-stop-shop for all our live events. Subscribe and share, and never miss a thing! Broadway Podcast Network is all about creating an engaging, immersive, user-friendly experience where theatre stories of all kinds can be easily found, shared, and enjoyed.more
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10.4K 2.7K 3 episodes / quarter Avg Length 42 min
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16. Talking Musical History

Join us as we strike the chords of your favorite musicals, throughout the various eras of space and time. Breaking the fourth wall to bring you deep i...nto the narrative we cover the landmark performances, history, philosophy, music, and pageantry of the best musicals to grace stage and screen.more
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74 2 8 episodes / year Avg Length 45 min
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17. The Broadway Ginger Podcast

Atlanta, Georgia, US
'There are no rules, just musicals.' The Broadway Ginger Podcast is a humorous love note to Broadway for theatre nerds by theatre nerds. Aimed at cele...brating and maintaining a cultural appreciation for musical theatre history, this season features musical theatre interviews by host Sally Henry Fuller. Join us every Monday for conversations with performers, dressers, and more who are making it on Broadway and beyond!more
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18. Lazarus Theatre Company - Spotlight on

Ricky Dukes, Artistic Director of Lazarus Theatre Company, and Gavin Harrington-Odedra, Producer of Lazarus Theatre Company, turn the 'Spotlight On' t...o reveal the people behind the scenes, those who make Lazarus work, the creatives, the artists, the process, the creation. Each week we have a conversation with a collaborator that we have worked with over the 13-year history of Lazarus Theatre Company.more
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3 episodes / year Avg Length 70 min
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19. Mania

Welcome to the Grim Theatre. Harlequin ushers in dark history in this bimonthly production, casting light on wicked events and individuals. Between th...e Dark Ages to the late 20th century, an abundance of iniquity waits. Here, the dead return to share their tales, only now the living listen.more
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3 episodes / year Avg Length 24 min
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20. Too Much Exposition

New York City, New York, US
A new podcast from the creators of the Wait in the Wings YouTube channel a channel that focuses on in-depth theatre history that currently boasts over... 30,000 subscribers. The podcast is about nothing which in turn allows the show to be about everything!more
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