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I'm the creator of Filmed Live Musicals, a site dedicated to cataloging stage musicals that have been legally filmed and made available to the public.
The site features info on over 180 musicals from Broadway to the West End, and theatres around the world, along with a bi-monthly podcast. Past interviewees include Tony nominees Brenda Braxton and Paul Gordon, Emmy nominee Kenneth Ferrone, artistic director Sheldon Epps, and West End/Broadway producer Jay Kuo. In addition to American creatives, past guests include artists from Australia, the Philippines, Singapore, Canada, the UK, and Ukraine.
The site features info on over 180 musicals from Broadway to the West End, and theatres around the world, along with a bi-monthly podcast. Past interviewees include Tony nominees Brenda Braxton and Paul Gordon, Emmy nominee Kenneth Ferrone, artistic director Sheldon Epps, and West End/Broadway producer Jay Kuo. In addition to American creatives, past guests include artists from Australia, the Philippines, Singapore, Canada, the UK, and Ukraine.
Filmed Live Musicals Podcast
I host and produce a bi-monthly podcast all about the world of Filmed Live Musicals! Nominated for Best Podcast at the 2021 Sydney Web Fest, the podcast features over 50 episodes with the people who make and film stage musicals. Past guests include Tony nominees Brenda Braxton and Paul Gordon, Emmy nominee Kenneth Ferrone, artistic director Sheldon Epps, and West End/Broadway producer Jay Kuo. In addition to American creatives, past guests include artists from Australia, the Philippines, Singapore, Canada, the UK, and Ukraine.
Reviews for the Filmed Live Musicals Podcast
Always High Caliber Guests ★★★★★
Luisa interviews high caliber guests who have very interesting insights and views regarding musical theatre and filmed live musicals. Highly recommend.
~ ManilaSydneyLanzarote, Apple Podcasts
LOVE THIS PODCAST ★★★★★
I LOVE this podcast! Listening to the journeys of the creatives for all the shows that have gone on to being filmed is extremely insightful. Luisa also is wonderful to listen to. A smart and interesting Host that strikes up excellent conversations that keeps me listening a subject I love… musical theatre.
~ Broadway Expert, Apple Podcasts
Amazingly-Thorough ★★★★★
Filmed Live Musicals: The Podcast is, like the website that it accompanies, amazingly-thorough, packed with info, insights, and creative inquiry, owing to the voluminous knowledge of the host, Luisa Lyons, and that of her fabulous guests. With the advent of the pandemic, the world of filmed live musicals has taken on a major role, as the theatre world explores alternatives to in-person attendance. As a result, the already-exciting landscape of great musical theatre to be found online (which Lyons’ database website can clue you into) is now even more-vital and important. All that aside, Luisa is a smart, clever, and charming host and her magnetic personality and love of the material bring out the best from her guests. If you love musical theatre, this podcast can’t be beat!
~ Beat Warrior, Apple Podcasts
Fun and informative ★★★★★
For fans or people curious about the world of musical theatre Broadway and beyond, this podcast is truly insightful and complements the Filmed Live Musicals online database well. Entertaining and inspiring!
~ Galileo Marsh, Apple Podcasts
Everything You Need! ★★★★★
This podcast gives you everything you need to know about the world of Filmed Live Theater! It gives an interesting, behind the scenes look into this unique world. Subscribe! Subscribe! Subscribe!
~ Al Monaco, Apple Podcasts
Great and interesting content for any musical theatre fan ★★★★★
Host Luisa Lyons creates really interesting content for all musical and theatre lovers. I have spent most of my time working in the Australian and UK theatre scenes, so it is refreshing to hear a North American perspective. If you love theatre and hearing “behind the scenes” interesting facts, then do not miss this podcast.
~ Dame Diva Dan, Apple Podcasts
Fun and Informative! ★★★★★
This show is excellent! Luisa is so well versed in the material and the guests she's talking with are at the center of the growing genre of Filmed Live Musicals. The passion that Luisa and her guests bring to the subject is contagious. Highly recommend!
~ Aaron the Rabi, Apple Podcasts
Amazing✨ ★★★★★
This podcast is fantastic! I love listening to it especially rn knowing theater won’t reopen until next year. 🎭🎟💛
~ OhSoDanni, Apple Podcasts
Luisa interviews high caliber guests who have very interesting insights and views regarding musical theatre and filmed live musicals. Highly recommend.
~ ManilaSydneyLanzarote, Apple Podcasts
LOVE THIS PODCAST ★★★★★
I LOVE this podcast! Listening to the journeys of the creatives for all the shows that have gone on to being filmed is extremely insightful. Luisa also is wonderful to listen to. A smart and interesting Host that strikes up excellent conversations that keeps me listening a subject I love… musical theatre.
~ Broadway Expert, Apple Podcasts
Amazingly-Thorough ★★★★★
Filmed Live Musicals: The Podcast is, like the website that it accompanies, amazingly-thorough, packed with info, insights, and creative inquiry, owing to the voluminous knowledge of the host, Luisa Lyons, and that of her fabulous guests. With the advent of the pandemic, the world of filmed live musicals has taken on a major role, as the theatre world explores alternatives to in-person attendance. As a result, the already-exciting landscape of great musical theatre to be found online (which Lyons’ database website can clue you into) is now even more-vital and important. All that aside, Luisa is a smart, clever, and charming host and her magnetic personality and love of the material bring out the best from her guests. If you love musical theatre, this podcast can’t be beat!
~ Beat Warrior, Apple Podcasts
Fun and informative ★★★★★
For fans or people curious about the world of musical theatre Broadway and beyond, this podcast is truly insightful and complements the Filmed Live Musicals online database well. Entertaining and inspiring!
~ Galileo Marsh, Apple Podcasts
Everything You Need! ★★★★★
This podcast gives you everything you need to know about the world of Filmed Live Theater! It gives an interesting, behind the scenes look into this unique world. Subscribe! Subscribe! Subscribe!
~ Al Monaco, Apple Podcasts
Great and interesting content for any musical theatre fan ★★★★★
Host Luisa Lyons creates really interesting content for all musical and theatre lovers. I have spent most of my time working in the Australian and UK theatre scenes, so it is refreshing to hear a North American perspective. If you love theatre and hearing “behind the scenes” interesting facts, then do not miss this podcast.
~ Dame Diva Dan, Apple Podcasts
Fun and Informative! ★★★★★
This show is excellent! Luisa is so well versed in the material and the guests she's talking with are at the center of the growing genre of Filmed Live Musicals. The passion that Luisa and her guests bring to the subject is contagious. Highly recommend!
~ Aaron the Rabi, Apple Podcasts
Amazing✨ ★★★★★
This podcast is fantastic! I love listening to it especially rn knowing theater won’t reopen until next year. 🎭🎟💛
~ OhSoDanni, Apple Podcasts
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"The First" in Not an Easy Tale to Tell: Jackie Robinson on the Page, Stage, and Screen
The First was a short-lived musical about Jackie Robinson's journey to being the first African American player in Major League Baseball. Written Martin Charnin (Annie) with Joel Siegel and Bob Brush, the musical opened on Broadway in 1981 starring David Alan Grier in his Broadway debut. I had the honor of writing about The First for a new book - Not an Easy Tale to Tell: Jackie Robinson on the Page, Stage, and Screen, edited by Ralph Carhart and published by the Society of American Baseball. In my research I had the pleasure of interviewing original cast members David Alan Grier and Kim Criswell, Charnin's long-time assistant Janice Steele, composer Bob Brush, designer David Chapman, stage manager Peter Lawrence, musical director Mark Hummel, and consultant Gene Faison. Available now from Bookshop.org and Amazon (as an affiliate I may earn from qualifying purchases made through these links, at no extra cost to you). |