Giants in the Sky

About Giants in the Sky

This is an unparalleled look behind the scenes and between the lines of the landmark musical Into the Woods. Ben Rimalower produces and hosts candid conversations with the original stars and creatives of Into the Woods offering their unique perspectives on the development process of its iconic original production. Guests include writer-director director James Lapine, dramaturg Ira Weitzman, and original stars Bernadette Peters, Phylicia Rashad, Chip Zien and Joanna Gleason.

Publisher

Broadway Podcast Network

Category

arts · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 May 2023

Latest episode

14 May 2025

Latest episodes

67 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 May 2025

   #66 - Michael R. Jackson, The Legacy of Into the Woods

   Michael R. Jackson shares how he relates to the mixed reception received by Into the Woods, muses about he might respond to the show's criticism, and reflects upon the legacy of Into the Woods. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2. 

   12 Mar 2025

   #65 - Lin-Manuel Miranda, The Legacy of Into the Woods

   Lin-Manuel Miranda shares Sondheim's hilarious request for Spanish translation of "I Feel Pretty" and reflects upon the legacy of Into the Woods. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3. 

   7 Aug 2024

   #64 - Donna Murphy, the Witch at the Delacorte and Original Auditionee

   Donna Murphy charts her decades long journey with the seminal show and finally sets the record straight on the rumor she recored Meryl Streep's vocals for the film. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

84 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

28 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

85

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

92

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