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
podcasters.spotify..
176 207 1.5K 10 episodes / quarter Avg Length 32 min Aug 2020
Play Listen on Add Links Get Email

2. Closing Night

New York City, New York, US
Step into the captivating world of Broadway musicals with Closing Night, a new theater history podcast. In Season 1, we explore the turbulent history ...of the Marquis Theatre, one of Broadway's youngest venues, beginning with the controversial demolitions that birthed its legacy. We then chronicle the ups and downs of some of its remarkable musicals, unveiling untold stories through rare audio clips and behind-the-scenes insights from actors, creative teams, and industry experts.more
broadwaypodcastnet..
335 2.7K 154 1 episode / month Avg Length 39 min
Play Listen on Add Links Get Email

3. 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
podcasters.spotify..
325 50 501 1 episode / week Avg Length 61 min
Play Listen on Add Links Get Email

4. A Musical Theatre Podcast

Conversations revealing the cultural and emotional impact of our favorite musicals in theatre history.
cms.megaphone.fm/c..
424 2.4K 1 episode / week Avg Length 78 min
Play Listen on Add Links Get Email

5. 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
history-of-europea..
1.7K 268 2 episodes / month Avg Length 33 min May 2020
Play Listen on Add Links Get Email

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
feeds.buzzsprout.c..
2.7K 244 795 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 38 min
Play Listen on Add Links Get Email

7. 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
theatrehistorypodc..
294 4.8K 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 46 min
Play Listen on Add Links Get Email

8. 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
podcasters.spotify..
50 11 116 1 episode / month Avg Length 61 min
Play Listen on Add Links Get Email

9. 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 t...alk about a bizarre, fascinating and humorous story from theatre history. One catch, the guest has no idea what they'll be discussing.more
tridenttheatre.com..
199 1 episode / week Avg Length 65 min
Play Listen on Add Links Get Email

10. black theatre history podcast

black theatre stories, people, & histories: in 30 minutes or less.
blacktheatrehistor..
1 episode / week Avg Length 162 min
Play Listen on Add Links Get Email

11. NYTF Radio

New York City, New York, US
NYTF Radio serves to educate listeners on the history of Yiddish Theatre and Jewish performative culture.
nytf.org/radio
42.1K 6.7K 4.4K
Play Listen on Add Links Get Email

12. 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
podcasters.spotify..
597 568
Play Listen on Add Links Get Email

13. 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
podcasters.spotify..
424 39
Play Listen on Add Links Get Email

14. 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
broadwaypodcastnet..
10.3K 2.7K 10.8K
Play Listen on Add Links Get Email

15. 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
podcasters.spotify..
12 111 9 episodes / year Avg Length 93 min
Play Listen on Add Links Get Email

16. 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
lazarusspotlighton..

Play Listen on Add Links Get Email

17. 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
shows.acast.com/ta..
74 2
Play Listen on Add Links Get Email

18. 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
thegrimtheatre.com..
2 episodes / year Avg Length 24 min
Play Listen on Add Links Get Email

Show 19 to 103