The High School Musical Podcast

Nice Work If You Can Get It

On the season 2 finale of The High School Musical Podcast, Frederick looks at the history of the 2012 musical comedy, Nice Work If You Can Get It. Featuring the music of George and Ira Gershwin, set against a new script by Joe DiPietro, Nice Work If You Can Get It is actually an adaptation of a 1926 Gershwin musical comedy, Oh, Kay! The musical tells the story of playboy Jimmy Winter who finds himself wrapped up in a bootlegging scheme headed by Billie Bendix. When Jimmy and Billie fall into a forbidden love, hilarity ensues as a cast of characters run rampant through Jimmy's Long Island beach house. The High School Musical Podcast has been a labor of love - if you have enjoyed listening, let us know in the comments or share to your social medias. To follow more of Frederick's dramaturgical adventures, give him a follow on IG: @themtdramaturg or visit www.frederickdmiller.com.

Guys and Dolls

What do you get when you cross Christian missionaries, showgirls, and gamblers? Damon Runyon's Broadway, of course! In 1950, Frank Loesser and Abe Burrows' musical adaptation of Runyon's stories took Broadway by storm - and the dice haven't stopped spinning since! Join Frederick as he dives into the history of Guys and Dolls, including its tedious development and the legacy it has continued to leave behind. To follow more of Frederick's dramaturgical adventures, give him a follow on IG: @ themtdramaturg.

Godspell

Today, Frederick dives into the history of Godspell, the 1971 Off-Broadway musical that became a phenomenon. Telling various parables from the Gospel of Matthew, Godspell was the brainchild of theatre maker John-Michael Tebelak. Later, a young Stephen Schwartz provided a new score for its Off-Broadway debut. Over 50 years later, Godspell remains a powerful piece for theaters around the country - and world! Like all good theatre, it is not without its controversies, however. Come learn your lessons well as Frederick pulls back the curtain on Godspell! To follow Frederick in his dramaturgical adventures, give him a follow on IG: @themtdramaturg.

The Prom

On today's episode of The High School Musical Podcast, Frederick discusses one of the hottest shows playing on stages across the United States: The Prom (2016). Inspired by the true story of Constance McMillen, a high school student who was banned from attending her prom for wanting to bring her girlfriend, The Prom is an old fashioned musical comedy for the modern moment. To learn more about Frederick's dramaturgical adventures, give him a follow IG @themtdramaturg or visit www.frederickdmiller.com.

Mamma Mia!

School is back in session with season 2 of The High School Musical Podcast! On the season premiere, we're taking a quick trip to Greece with the 1999 global phenomenon Mamma Mia! Curious as to how Mamma Mia! is actually closer to the 1920s and 1930s musical comedies than any other era of the Broadway-style musical? Tune in to hear the unique story of how this ABBA jukebox musical charmed audiences and was a major thorn in critics' sides! To learn more about The Musical Theatre Dramaturg, follow on IG @themtdramaturg!