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 Curtain; a hybrid of both blog names features everything from Musical Theatre History, Interviews with Broadway and West End performers, and stagey ramblings!
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Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 176Twitter Followers 88Instagram Followers 1.5K Frequency 10 episodes / quarter Avg Length 31 min Since Aug 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Wines and Dolls

Like Drunk History- but MUSICALS. Two actresses wining over musicals, auditions, and the acting and theatre industry. Wine is a double entendre. New Episode 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.
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Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 325Twitter Followers 51Instagram Followers 501 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 63 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

3. black theatre history podcast

black theatre stories, people, & histories: in 30 minutes or less.
Podcast blacktheatrehistory.com
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Apple Rating 5 / 5 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 162 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

4. Neuse Little Podcast

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 new content and helping folks learn a little more about the theater while maybe taking a walk down memory lane. We hope you enjoy it.
Podcast feeds.buzzsprout.com
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Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 2.7KTwitter Followers 239Instagram Followers 816 Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 37 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

5. Euripides, Eumenides

The Theatre History podcast that doesn't take itself too seriously. Each week, Aaron Odom hosts a guest from the worldwide theatre community to talk about a bizarre, fascinating and humorous story from theatre history. One catch, the guest has no idea what they'll be discussing.
Podcast tridenttheatre.com
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Apple Rating 5 / 5Instagram Followers 202 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 69 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

6. A Musical Theatre Podcast

Conversations revealing the cultural and emotional impact of our favorite musicals in theatre history.
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
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Twitter Followers 318Instagram Followers 2.7K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 77 min Play Get Email Contact

7. The History Of European Theatre

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 just dates and lists of plays, we'll learn about the social, political, and historical context that fostered the creation of dramatic art.
Podcast history-of-european-theatre.captivate.fm
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Facebook Followers 1.7KTwitter Followers 233 Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 33 min Since May 2020 Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

8. Variety Theatre: The Spice of Life

Join Maria Lovelady & Michael Alan-Bailey as they chat about all things Variety theatre, from the beginnings of music hall to modern day cabaret. Every week, the duo interview a special show-business guest from all walks of the industry to explore the rich history of British theatre. Whether you're a boffin of the bard or you've only just started treading your (pointe) shoes on the boards, Maria & Michael have got you covered. Brought to you by Frame This Presents...
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Facebook Followers 303Twitter Followers 358 Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 64 min Play Get Email Contact

9. 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 explores these questions through interviews with scholars and artists who are studying theatre's past in order to help shape its future.
Podcast theatrehistorypodcast.net
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Facebook Followers 294Twitter Followers 4.9K Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 46 min Play Get Email Contact

10. Closing Night

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.
Podcast broadwaypodcastnetwork.com
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Facebook Followers 335Instagram Followers 198 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 40 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

11. The Broadway Ginger Podcast

'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 celebrating 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!
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Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 621Instagram Followers 564 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

12. 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 stone 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.
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Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 9Instagram Followers 111 Frequency 9 episodes / year Avg Length 93 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

13. Too Much Exposition

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!
Podcast broadwaypodcastnetwork.com
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Apple Rating 3.7 / 5Facebook Followers 10.3KTwitter Followers 2.3KInstagram Followers 12.5K Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

14. 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 theatre
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Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Twitter Followers 318Instagram Followers 36 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

15. NYTF Radio

NYTF Radio serves to educate listeners on the history of Yiddish Theatre and Jewish performative culture.
Podcast nytf.org/radio
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Facebook Followers 42.1KTwitter Followers 6.7KInstagram Followers 4.4K Play Get Email Contact

16. Lazarus Theatre Company Podcast

Ricky Dukes, Artistic Director of Lazarus Theatre Company, and Gavin Harrington-Odedra, Producer of Lazarus Theatre Company, turn the 'Spotlight On' to 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.
Podcast lazarusspotlighton.podbean.com
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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 into the narrative we cover the landmark performances, history, philosophy, music, and pageantry of the best musicals to grace stage and screen.
Podcast shows.acast.com
Email ****@thatsnotcanon.com
Facebook Followers 74Twitter Followers 3 Play Get Email Contact

18. Mania

Welcome to the Grim Theatre. Harlequin ushers in dark history in this bimonthly production, casting light on wicked events and individuals. Between the 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.
Podcast thegrimtheatre.com
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Frequency 2 episodes / year Avg Length 24 min Play Get Email Contact