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Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia
Peter Schmitz
Frequency: 1 episode/15d. Total Eps: 89

Bringing you the best stories from the deep and fascinating history of theater in the city of Philadelphia.
This is the podcast for all lovers of theater, students of history - or anyone who enjoys great stories with lots of drama!
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Theatre of the Living Arts - The Remix
Season 4 · Episode 89
lundi 25 novembre 2024 • Duration 01:28:57
A re-edited, reduced and remixed account of the entire history of the Theatre of the Living Arts – the first major professional theater company in Philadelphia's modern era.
Photo of the company of The Line of Least Existence was taken by Bill Watkins.
Links to blog posts on our podcast's webpage, with other images and information about our sources, can be found here, here and here.
"Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia" the BOOK is coming soon! It will only be in USA bookstores after November 30, 2024. But you can secure your copy NOW!
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Our email address: AITHpodcast@gmail.com
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© Podcast text copyright, Peter Schmitz. All rights reserved.
℗ All voice recordings copyright Peter Schmitz.
℗ All original music copyright Christopher Mark Colucci. Used by permission.
Season Four: Intro
Season 4 · Episode 88
vendredi 15 novembre 2024 • Duration 12:53
Our first episode of Season Four - introducing our plans and hopes for the upcoming year on the podcast.
"Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia" the BOOK is coming soon! It will only be in USA bookstores after November 30, 2024. But you can secure your copy NOW!
TO PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON: GO HERE
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Our email address: AITHpodcast@gmail.com
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Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcast
© Podcast text copyright, Peter Schmitz. All rights reserved.
℗ All voice recordings copyright Peter Schmitz.
℗ All original music copyright Christopher Mark Colucci. Used by permission.
We Died in Philadelphia - Part One
Season 3 · Episode 79
vendredi 5 juillet 2024 • Duration 39:25
Many tryout shows - along with some post-Broadway tours - came through Philadelphia during the 1960s. Some shows died in Philly - and some performers and audience members did too!
For images and notes about shows mentioned in this episode, go to:
https://www.aithpodcast.com/blog/life-is-what-you-do-while-youre-waiting-to-die-notes-and-images-for-episode-79/
"Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia" the BOOK is coming soon! It will only be in USA bookstores after November 30, 2024. But you can secure your copy NOW!
TO PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON: GO HERE
TO ORDER ON BROOKLINE BOOKS WEBSITE: GO HERE (Use the code 25PESC to save 25% at checkout!)
Our email address: AITHpodcast@gmail.com
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Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcast
© Podcast text copyright, Peter Schmitz. All rights reserved.
℗ All voice recordings copyright Peter Schmitz.
℗ All original music copyright Christopher Mark Colucci. Used by permission.
"The Music Man" on Broad Street
Season 3 · Episode 78
vendredi 28 juin 2024 • Duration 33:52
The Philadelphia story of the development and world premiere of that famous Iowa musical, by Meredith Willson, The Music Man .
For a blog post with additional information and images, go HERE
"Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia" the BOOK is coming soon! It will only be in USA bookstores after November 30, 2024. But you can secure your copy NOW!
TO PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON: GO HERE
TO ORDER ON BROOKLINE BOOKS WEBSITE: GO HERE (Use the code 25PESC to save 25% at checkout!)
Our email address: AITHpodcast@gmail.com
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© Podcast text copyright, Peter Schmitz. All rights reserved.
℗ All voice recordings copyright Peter Schmitz.
℗ All original music copyright Christopher Mark Colucci. Used by permission.
Hollywood, Here We Come: Tryout Shows of the 1950s
Season 3 · Episode 77
vendredi 14 juin 2024 • Duration 42:30
The fates and fortunes of commercial shows of the 1950s demonstrate how deep the influence of Hollywood was in American commercial theater coming through Philadelphia on tryout runs.
For a blog post with additional information and images, go HERE
"Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia" the BOOK is coming soon! It will only be in USA bookstores after November 30, 2024. But you can secure your copy NOW!
TO PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON: GO HERE
TO ORDER ON BROOKLINE BOOKS WEBSITE: GO HERE (Use the code 25PESC to save 25% at checkout!)
Our email address: AITHpodcast@gmail.com
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Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcast
© Podcast text copyright, Peter Schmitz. All rights reserved.
℗ All voice recordings copyright Peter Schmitz.
℗ All original music copyright Christopher Mark Colucci. Used by permission.
"Guys and Dolls" in Philadelphia
Season 3 · Episode 76
samedi 25 mai 2024 • Duration 30:39
The most iconic New York musical ever is saved by Philadelphia tryout audiences.
For a blog post on our website with additional information and images, go to: https://www.aithpodcast.com/blog/luck-be-a-lady
"Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia" the BOOK is coming soon! It will only be in USA bookstores after November 30, 2024. But you can secure your copy NOW!
TO PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON: GO HERE
TO ORDER ON BROOKLINE BOOKS WEBSITE: GO HERE (Use the code 25PESC to save 25% at checkout!)
Our email address: AITHpodcast@gmail.com
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© Podcast text copyright, Peter Schmitz. All rights reserved.
℗ All voice recordings copyright Peter Schmitz.
℗ All original music copyright Christopher Mark Colucci. Used by permission.
Aftershock: The Serious Reckoning
Season 3 · Episode 75
lundi 6 mai 2024 • Duration 32:30
Post-war theater in Philadelphia reflected all the many serious issues the country was facing: Carmen Jones, A Streetcar Named Desire, Caucasian Chalk Circle, The Member of the Wedding and Death of a Salesman all had tryout premieres in Philadelphia - among many others.
For a blog post on our website with additional information and images, go HERE
"Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia" the BOOK is coming soon! It will only be in USA bookstores after November 30, 2024. But you can secure your copy NOW!
TO PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON: GO HERE
TO ORDER ON BROOKLINE BOOKS WEBSITE: GO HERE (Use the code 25PESC to save 25% at checkout!)
Our email address: AITHpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AITHpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aithpodcast/
Or, follow us on Bluesky: @aithpodcast.bsky.social
Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcast
© Podcast text copyright, Peter Schmitz. All rights reserved.
℗ All voice recordings copyright Peter Schmitz.
℗ All original music copyright Christopher Mark Colucci. Used by permission.
"Kiss Me, Kate" World Premiere
Season 3 · Episode 74
mercredi 1 mai 2024 • Duration 23:52
The story of Cole Porter's classic musical Kiss Me, Kate's world premier opening in Philadelphia in December of 1948.
For a blog post on our website, with images from the productions we discuss in the episode:
https://www.aithpodcast.com/blog/rings-and-things-and-fine-array/
"Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia" the BOOK is coming soon! It will only be in USA bookstores after November 30, 2024. But you can secure your copy NOW!
TO PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON: GO HERE
TO ORDER ON BROOKLINE BOOKS WEBSITE: GO HERE (Use the code 25PESC to save 25% at checkout!)
Our email address: AITHpodcast@gmail.com
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Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcast
© Podcast text copyright, Peter Schmitz. All rights reserved.
℗ All voice recordings copyright Peter Schmitz.
℗ All original music copyright Christopher Mark Colucci. Used by permission.
The Boom
Season 3 · Episode 73
vendredi 19 avril 2024 • Duration 40:17
"Pal Joey," "Native Son," "Annie Get Your Gun" - during the years of the Second World War, there was a new surge of exciting Broadway productions trying out in Philadelphia.
But at the same time, the Shuberts' domination of the Philadelphia theater market was meeting increasing scrutiny.
For a blog post on our website with images from the productions we discuss in the episode, go HERE
"Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia" the BOOK is coming soon! It will only be in USA bookstores after November 30, 2024. But you can secure your copy NOW!
TO PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON: GO HERE
TO ORDER ON BROOKLINE BOOKS WEBSITE: GO HERE (Use the code 25PESC to save 25% at checkout!)
Our email address: AITHpodcast@gmail.com
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Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcast
© Podcast text copyright, Peter Schmitz. All rights reserved.
℗ All voice recordings copyright Peter Schmitz.
℗ All original music copyright Christopher Mark Colucci. Used by permission.
Encore Episode: Philadelphia's "Negro Unit" of the Federal Theatre Project
Episode 72
dimanche 14 avril 2024 • Duration 51:03
A reissue of our conversation with scholar Jonathan Shandell and director Jerrell Henderson, about a little-known chapter of Philadelphia's theater history.
For a blog post on our website, with images from the productions we discuss in the episode, go HERE
"Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia" the BOOK is coming soon! It will only be in USA bookstores after November 30, 2024. But you can secure your copy NOW!
TO PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON: GO HERE
TO ORDER ON BROOKLINE BOOKS WEBSITE: GO HERE (Use the code 25PESC to save 25% at checkout!)
Our email address: AITHpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AITHpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aithpodcast/
Or, follow us on Bluesky: @aithpodcast.bsky.social
Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcast
© Podcast text copyright, Peter Schmitz. All rights reserved.
℗ All voice recordings copyright Peter Schmitz.
℗ All original music copyright Christopher Mark Colucci. Used by permission.

