The Curtain Call
This is a podcast dedicated to musicals primarily from the Classic era – the late 1930s to the mid-1980s. We are a completely independent operation and are not affiliated with any other organization or entity. We do not have any advertising. To quote the late comedian, Stan Freberg, this show is brought to you by me.
Episodes
38 episodes
Cats
The legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber musical based on a series of poems by T.S. Eliot, and featuring the international hit, "Memory".
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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1:47:34
Bye Bye Birdie
One of the first musicals inspired by rock and roll. Winner of four Tony Awards. That show that introduced Dick Van Dyke to the world. #byebyebirdie, #dickvandyke, #rockandroll, #paullynde, #chitarivera, #tonyawards, #gowercha...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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56:23
CHICAGO
A dream cast presentation of the Kander-Ebb classic with an all-star cast including James Naughton, Bebe Neuwirth. Jerry Orbach, Ann Reinking, Chita Rivera and Gwen Verdon.
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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1:15:54
The Happiest Fella of Them All - A Salute to Frank Loesser
Tribute to composer/lyricist Frank Loesser with selections from his shows, movies and songs.
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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1:01:17
Spamalot
The legend of King Arthur and the Round Table gets turned on its head by the Monty Python troupe.
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Season 34
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Episode 34
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1:04:42
Shenandoah
The only musical based on a movie that starred Jimmy Stewart. A story of the Civil War, and how it affected one family,
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Season 33
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Episode 33
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1:05:13
Forever Plaid
A presentation of "The Heavenly Musical" - "Forever Plaid". A show saluting the close-harmony guy groups of the 1950s. How does country music legend Bonnie Raitt have with "Forever Plaid"? What happened when Stan Freberg spoofed "Cry"?&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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1:05:49
A Salute to Patti Lupone
Highlights from the career of the legendary "Toast of Two Coasts", Patti LuPone
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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48:58
Cabaret
The Original Broadway Cast Album of "Cabaret", by John Kander and Fred Ebb, featuring Joel Grey and Jill Haworth.Link: https://tinyurl.com/dp5edwjk
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:04:13
Hairspray
The story and music of the musical based on the John Waters film, "Hairspray".
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Episode 28
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1:17:11
On the Town
The music and story of the Broadway version of On the Town
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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1:11:29
Ain't Misbehavin'
The music of the revue featuring the music of Thomas "Fats" Waller.
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:43:44
And the Tony Award goes to the Ladies - Act Two
A salute to a second group of Tony Award-winning female performers.
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Episode 25
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56:10
The King and I
One of the most popular musicals of all time, featuring some of Rodgers and Hammerstein's most beautiful ballads. Starring Yul Brynner in his iconic performance as the King of Siam, along with the rarely heard "Small House of Uncle Thomas...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:27:51
The Lion King
One of the most groundbreaking musicals of all time. The 1997 Best Musical Tony Awards® winner, "The Lion King" featuring music by Elton John and Tim Rice. The score features "Hakuna Matata", "Circle of Life", even "The Lion Sleeps Tonigh...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:15:57
1776
The story of the founding of our country, told with a little bit of everything - drama, comedy, even love, and not just of the idea of freedom. Tony Award winner for Best Musical. As things are now, in some ways, so they were before...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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52:37
Another Opening, and Another, and Another
A selection of some of the greatest opening songs in musical theater history. The performers include Robert Morse, Joel Grey, Richard Kiley, Chita Rivera, even Bugs Bunny!LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yjkt2ks3
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:01:11
Annie Get Your Gun
A triple-legend package. The legendary Ethel Merman, in one of her signature roles, as the legendary Annie Oakley in a show featuring music and lyrics by the legendary Irving Berlin. Features such classics as "There's No Business Li...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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59:29
The Rocky Horror Show
The original Roxy Cast recording of the show that became one of the great social phenomena of the 20th century. Everybody get ready to do the Time Warp! Trivia question: Who is the only performer to be in all of the major productions of the sho...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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55:59
The Most Happy Fella
The legendary Frank Loesser's masterpiece - "The Most Happy Fella". It's the story of a May/December romance. One of the few shows recorded intact. The songs include "Big D", "Joey, Joey, Joey", and "Standin' on the Corner".
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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2:13:44
Titanic
Hello, Troopers! This time, we're going on the most famous voyage ever. The 1997 Best Musical "Titanic" by Maury Yeston and Peter Stone, featuring Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, and Brian d'Arcy James. Make ready to cast off!
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:26:56
And the Tony Award Goes to the Gentlemen
Remarkable performances by some of the greatest male performers of all time, with a range that covers almost 70 years. In addition to the ever popular Robert Morse, Jerry Orbach, and the like, there are even a couple of people you might n...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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57:24
