• Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia

  • By: Peter Schmitz
  • Podcast
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Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia

By: Peter Schmitz
  • Summary

  • 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!

    © 2024 Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia
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Episodes
  • The Boom
    Apr 19 2024

    "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:
    https://www.aithpodcast.com/blog/quaker-city-theater-in-the-war-years/

    If you enjoyed the show, PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW! You can do it easily, right here:
    https://www.aithpodcast.com/reviews/

    If you have any questions, inquiries or additional comments, you can write us at our email address: AITHpodcast@gmail.com

    Or, follow us on Mastodon: https://historians.social/@schmeterpitz
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AITHpodcast
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcast

    Support the Show.


    © Podcast text copyright, Peter Schmitz. All rights reserved.

    ℗ All voice recordings copyright Peter Schmitz.

    ℗ All original music and compositions within the episodes copyright Christopher Mark Colucci. Used by permission.

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    40 mins
  • Encore Episode: Philadelphia's "Negro Unit" of the Federal Theatre Project
    Apr 14 2024

    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:
    https://www.aithpodcast.com/blog/jericho-one-third-of-a-nation-and-prelude-to-swing/

    If you enjoyed the show, PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW! You can do it easily, right here:
    https://www.aithpodcast.com/reviews/

    If you have any questions, inquiries or additional comments, you can write us at our email address: AITHpodcast@gmail.com

    Or, follow us on Mastodon: https://historians.social/@schmeterpitz
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AITHpodcast
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcast

    Support the Show.


    © Podcast text copyright, Peter Schmitz. All rights reserved.

    ℗ All voice recordings copyright Peter Schmitz.

    ℗ All original music and compositions within the episodes copyright Christopher Mark Colucci. Used by permission.

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    51 mins
  • The Crash
    Apr 5 2024

    Philadelphia enters the Great Depression. Although a few shows were still having their Broadway tryouts in Philly, it wasn't enough to keep the wrecking crews from tearing down many of the city's grand old theaters.

    To see images and to find more information about this episode, go to: https://www.aithpodcast.com/blog/the-wrecking-ball/

    If you liked the show, leave a Review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-theater-history-philadelphia/id1562046673

    Write to us! aithpodcast@gmail.com

    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AITHpodcast

    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aithpodcast/

    Mastodon: https://historians.social/@schmeterpitz

    Support the Show.


    © Podcast text copyright, Peter Schmitz. All rights reserved.

    ℗ All voice recordings copyright Peter Schmitz.

    ℗ All original music and compositions within the episodes copyright Christopher Mark Colucci. Used by permission.

    Show More Show Less
    45 mins

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