Episode 6. Composer Spotlight: Stephen Sondheim

Episode 10: From Stage To Screen - Part 1

Katya examines what it takes to successfully adapt a stage musical for film from the perspective of a theatre fan, with examples from across the decades. Perhaps some of what she considers to be the best film adaptations of musicals may not be what you’d expect…

Episode 9. Broadway Pride, 2026

For Pride month, Katya explores LGBTQIA2S+ representation on the Broadway stage, with a spotlight on two musicals that especially cover the “L” in the acronym. (Note: In this episode, Katya utilizes both the terms “LGBTQIA2S+” and “queer” interchangeably, and there is one use of the word “dyke” - in reference to the title of a comic strip written by a lesbian cartoonist - as well as a brief mention of suicide.)

Episode 8. Taking Care Of Your Voice

Katya highlights different methods of maintaining one’s voice.

Episode 7. Buried Broadway Gems: The Secret Garden

Sometimes great musicals still get forgotten over time, overlooked as newer shows take over the spotlight. Katya’s here to dig these buried treasures back up and explain why your local theatre troupe should do the same - starting with “The Secret Garden”.

Episode 6. Composer Spotlight: Stephen Sondheim

Following up on our previous composer spotlight, Katya discusses how Stephen Sondheim revolutionized the genre his mentor Oscar Hammerstein II helped pioneer, and explores Sondheim’s philosophy behind writing lyrics. Videos referenced in this episode can be found here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLMTu8TbevU&pp=ygUTc2lsdmFuYSBsdGQgdHdpc3RlZA%3D%3D] and here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr99DVmFt2c&pp=ygUlc3RlcGhlbiBzb25kaGVpbSB0cmlidXRlIHRpbWVzIHNxdWFyZdIHCQnFCgGHKiGM7w%3D%3D].