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The Original Cast

A podcast about original cast albums and the people who love them hosted by playwright Patrick Flynn.
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Now displaying: July, 2016
Jul 27, 2016

During their ANYONE CAN WHISTLE conversation, Patrick and Roddy took a detour into two shows that they had strong feelings about in the 90s and still have strong feelings about today.

Featured recordings:

RENT - Original Broadway Cast Recording (1996)

JEKYLL & HYDE - The Complete Work (1994)

 

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Jul 20, 2016

Playwright Liz Maestri stops by to talk about the London cast recording of LES MISÉRABLES. Patrick and Liz discuss the difference between a “leading lady” and a “lady,” roles that are beneath Patti LuPone, and whether woodwinds belong in a marching band.

Featured recordings:

LES MISÉRABLES - Original London Cast Recording (1985)

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - A Rock Opera (1970)

LES MISÉRABLES - Original Broadway Cast Recording (1987)

LES MISÉRABLES - The Complete Symphonic Recording (1990)

 

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Jul 13, 2016

Coming off their conversation about the glory days of MTV, Patrick & Eric opine the glory days of the mixtape.

Featured recordings:

WHO’S NEXT - The Who (1971)

EMPTY GLASS - Pete Townshend (1980)

 

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Jul 6, 2016

Nick is artistic director of Field Trip Theatre in Washington, DC and casting director for Imagination Stage in Bethesda, MD and is here to talk about the Brian Stokes Mitchell revival recording of MAN OF LA MANCHA. Topics include Connecticut, Mario Lopez, stunt casting, and the fact that the Padre is great character that doesn't get enough respect.

Featured recording:

MAN OF LA MANCHA - The New Broadway Cast Recording (2003)

 

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