Sometimes the story behind the show is as riveting as the show itself. That’s why we’re launching The MasterVoices Podcast! We’re inviting a diverse range of masterful voices to explore subjects ranging from music and language to history and culture.
The FIRST EPISODE of our brand new podcast is available now! Hosted by writer, linguist, and musical theater aficionado John McWhorter, the first three episodes will explore different facets of Strike Up the Band, coming to Carnegie Hall on Tuesday October 29th at 7:00pm. Tickets here!
Episode One: Preparing Strike Up the Band
For over half a century, Strike Up the Band has been one of the great mysteries of the American musical theater – lovingly reconstructed and reworked by teams of theater makers, historians, and archivists. For the past year, Maestro Ted Sperling and theater historian Laurence Maslon have been crafting a new version that brings out the best of the original 1927 and 1930 scripts and scores. Listen as they discuss their process with John McWhorter – and share some great anecdotes.
Also discussed:
- What was life like back then? No broccoli, no pizza, no talkies.
- Business with cigar… continued business with cigar…
- Everyone pays attention to the way a note begins, not so much to how it ends.
- Larry Hart had a brother, Teddy
- Who is George Spelvin?
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