#15: The Gateway Drug to Musical Theatre II - Defying Gravity

In the conclusion of our Stephen Schwartz spotlight, we explore what makes him a keeper in the American musical theatre landscape, making the bold statement that of all his work, Wicked will, in fact, be his lasting legacy. Guest host Madison Garrett joins host Sally Fuller to deep dive into the backstories and journey of what Schwartz has called "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in Oz.” Be sure to check out our show notes on TheBroadwayGinger.com for some bonus videos and even more to the crazy story behind Avenue Q’s producers securing their Tony Award over Wicked!

Episode Mentions: Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, Stephanie J. Block, Joel Grey, Robert Morse, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Norbert Leo Butz, Fred and Adele Astaire Award, Chita Rivera, Jeremy Jordan, Newsies, Carole Shelley, Robin Hood, Christopher Fitzgerald, Waitress, Michele Federer, Wayne Cilento, A Chorus Line, Dancing With the Stars, Winnie Holzman, Caroline, or Change, Avenue Q, Taboo, Barbra Streisand, Hamilton, The Fox Theatre in Atlanta and Missouri, Tom Stoppard, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.

Local theatre shout-out: Musical Theater Heritage in Kansas City, MO