Singular Sensation: The Podcast podcast

Singular Sensation: The Podcast

Join us for an extraordinary deep dive inside the most transformative decade on Broadway through gripping behind-the-scenes accounts of shows such as Sunset Boulevard, Rent, Angels in America, Chicago, The Lion King, and The Producers - shows that changed the history of the American theater. Host Michael Riedel, author of the best-selling book Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway, has created a companion podcast featuring his never-before-heard, taped audio interviews with legendary artists from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, Patti LuPone, and so many more. Michael presents the drama behind the decade’s mega-hits and shocking flops, bringing readers into high-stakes premieres, fraught rehearsals, tough contract negotiations, intense Tony Award battles, and more. From the bitter feuds to the surprising collaborations, all the intrigue of a revolutionary era in the Theater District is packed into Singular Sensation. Broadway has triumphs and disasters, but the show always goes on. Visit http://bpn.fm/singularsensation for early episode access, to learn more, and be sure to get the book here: https://amzn.to/4cNdfO3

Join us for an extraordinary deep dive inside the most transformative decade on Broadway through gripping behind-the-scenes accounts of shows such as Sunset Boulevard, Rent, Angels in America, Chicago, The Lion King, and The Producers - shows that changed the history of the American theater. Host Michael Riedel, author of the best-selling book Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway, has created a companion podcast featuring his never-before-heard, taped audio interviews with legendary artists from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, Patti LuPone, and so many more. Michael presents the drama behind the decade’s mega-hits and shocking flops, bringing readers into high-stakes premieres, fraught rehearsals, tough contract negotiations, intense Tony Award battles, and more. From the bitter feuds to the surprising collaborations, all the intrigue of a revolutionary era in the Theater District is packed into Singular Sensation. Broadway has triumphs and disasters, but the show always goes on. Visit http://bpn.fm/singularsensation for early episode access, to learn more, and be sure to get the book here: https://amzn.to/4cNdfO3

 

#23

Chicago #3: “Nowadays” 28 Years Later

When a scaled down, revival production of Chicago launched a 4-day run at City Center Enco... more

20 Mar 2025

25 MINS

25:53

20 Mar 2025


#22

Chicago #2: Ann Reinking in a Never-Before-Heard Interview

Iconic triple-threat, choreographer, and film star, Ann Reinking, speaks with Michael Ried... more

20 Mar 2025

36 MINS

36:06

20 Mar 2025


#21

Chicago #1: John Kander & the Making of Chicago

Legendary composer John Kander (Chicago, Cabaret, Steel Pier, Zorba) shares rarified insid... more

20 Mar 2025

27 MINS

27:13

20 Mar 2025


#20

Guys and Dolls #3: Nathan Lane

They were warned “don’t work on the show behind Director Jerry Zak's back!" But Guys and D... more

20 Jan 2025

22 MINS

22:43

20 Jan 2025


#19

Guys and Dolls #2: Director Jerry Zaks

Tony Award-winning Director Jerry Zaks gives us a rarified peek behind the curtain reveali... more

20 Jan 2025

33 MINS

33:46

20 Jan 2025


#18

Guys and Dolls #1: I Got the Horse Right Here, with Michael David & Adrian Bryan-Brown

Guys and Dolls, a classic 1950’s musical, was brought to exciting new life in 1992 just wh... more

20 Jan 2025

23 MINS

23:53

20 Jan 2025


#17

Rent Bonus: Original star of Rent, Adam Pascal

Original star of Rent, Adam Pascal, joins host Michael Riedel live at Sardi's for this spe... more

20 Aug 2024

18 MINS

18:23

20 Aug 2024


#16

Rent #8: Legacy & Impact

Rent is one of those super rare musicals that permeated pop culture all over the world. Th... more

13 Aug 2024

27 MINS

27:11

13 Aug 2024


#15

Rent #7: Broadway Bound

Many warned that the musical Rent did not belong on Broadway! Nonetheless, the show blaste... more

06 Aug 2024

26 MINS

26:49

06 Aug 2024


#14

Rent #6: Creator Jonathan Larson, Final Days

In 1996, Rent creator Jonathan Larson tragically passed away just hours before the show’s ... more

28 Jun 2024

31 MINS

31:19

28 Jun 2024


#13

Rent #5: Daphne Rubin-Vega's Closet

Daphne Rubin-Vega, the original Mimi in Rent, and her personal wardrobe were invaluable re... more

21 Jun 2024

25 MINS

25:54

21 Jun 2024


#12

Rent #4: Light My Candle, with Daphne Rubin-Vega

Daphne Rubin-Vega brought such undeniable grit, free spirit, and Lower East Side authentic... more

11 Jun 2024

27 MINS

27:16

11 Jun 2024


#11

Rent #3: New York Theatre Workshop

How did the groundbreaking rock opera Rent get its start? New York Theatre Workshop Artist... more

23 May 2024

29 MINS

29:51

23 May 2024


#10

Rent #2: Creator Jonathan Larson, Boho Days to Rent

How did Rent get to Broadway? The trajectory is unexpected and spectacular. Producer Robyn... more

15 May 2024

33 MINS

33:17

15 May 2024


#9

Rent #1: Creator Jonathan Larson, Early Days

Listen in on this never before heard, very candid interview with Rent creator Jonathan Lar... more

15 May 2024

40 MINS

40:48

15 May 2024


#8

Get Ready for Rent (Trailer)

Based on Michael Riedel’s spectacular book Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway, th... more

13 May 2024

02 MINS

02:04

13 May 2024


#7

Sunset Boulevard #6: Patti LuPone - Part 2

Patti LuPone got her pool, but Glenn Close got the Tony. In this never-before-heard dressi... more

17 Apr 2024

20 MINS

20:08

17 Apr 2024


#6

Sunset Boulevard #5: Patti LuPone - Part 1

Listen in on this never-before-heard dressing room interview with Sunset Boulevard’s origi... more

16 Apr 2024

23 MINS

23:09

16 Apr 2024


#5

Sunset Boulevard #4: Glenn Close - Part 2

Glenn Close discusses returning to Sunset Boulevard for the 2017 Broadway revival. She sha... more

15 Apr 2024

18 MINS

18:09

15 Apr 2024


#4

Sunset Boulevard #3: Glenn Close - Part 1

Tony-winning star Glenn Close shares her Norma Desmond memories - from her first Sunset Bo... more

15 Apr 2024

32 MINS

32:24

15 Apr 2024


#3

Sunset Boulevard #2: Andrew Lloyd Webber - Part 2

As we continue our deep dive into Sunset Boulevard, Andrew Lloyd Webber talks about Patti ... more

08 Apr 2024

26 MINS

26:00

08 Apr 2024


#2

Sunset Boulevard #1: Andrew Lloyd Webber - Part 1

Did you know Andrew Lloyd Webber was not the first famous composer to consider turning Sun... more

08 Apr 2024

24 MINS

24:13

08 Apr 2024


#1

Get Ready for Sunset Boulevard (Trailer)

Patti, Glenn, Webber... oh my! Get ready for the inside scoop on one of the biggest behind... more

07 Apr 2024

00 MINS

00:30

07 Apr 2024