A lively and opinionated cultural history of the Broadway Musical that tells the extraordinary story of how Immigrants, Jews, Queers, African-Americans and other outcasts invented the Broadway Musical, and how they changed America in the process.In Season One, host David Armstrong traces the evolution of American Musical Theater from its birth at the dawn of the 20th Century, through its mid-century “Golden Age”, and right up to its current 21st Century renaissance; and also explore how musicals have reflected and shaped our world -- especially in regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, and equality.
BROADWAY NATION
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A lively and opinionated cultural history of the Broadway Musical that tells the extraordinary story of how Immigrants, Jews, Queers, African-Americans and other outcasts invented the Broadway Musical, and how they changed America in the process.In Season One, host David Armstrong traces the evolution of American Musical Theater from its birth at the dawn of the 20th Century, through its mid-century “Golden Age”, and right up to its current 21st Century renaissance; and also explore how musicals have reflected and shaped our world -- especially in regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, and equality.
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Recent Episodes
May 31, 2026
Encore Episode: Round in Circles, part 2
Host Broadway Nation interviews author Barry Kester about the challenging creation and rehearsal process of Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Carousel."
May 26, 2026
Encore Episode: Round in Circles — The Story of Rodgers & Hammerstein's CAROUSEL, part 1
Host Barry Kester, author of "Round In Circles," reveals Rodgers & Hammerstein's creative journey and producer Theresa Helborn's pivotal role in bringing the musical "Carousel" to life in this interview.
May 20, 2026
Ep 16: The Golden Age of Broadway, Part 2
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