Broadway Bound: The Musicals That Never Came to Broadway - Podcast Rankings and reviews

This is a great deal of fun. Pure, inside-baseball storytelling from a host whose quips never get tiresome. This is like having drinks with an old Broadway friend, the kind who gets you comps to the ailing show he’s assistant-stage-managing, who promises to tell you why the part Elaine Stritch was playing has just been offered to Sandy Duncan AND Billy Porter, but “Don’t say a word, because none of them know about each other… YET… but listen to what went down in rehearsal today…”
Well-produced, researched, and delivered. I can’t get enough. I’m on my third episode, and hope this never ends.

Very enjoyable series on huge Broadway failures that closed on the road. The best part is listening to folks who were eye witnesses to these debacles. We get interviews with some of the actors and even a producer! There remarks are candid and seen from the perspective of 20-30 years (or more) later. We are also treated to recreations of the scripts and live recordings of the scores. Busker Alley was a treat to hear as well as a couple of fine numbers from Paper Moon. For all those who curious about just what went wrong (a lot!), this is essential listening!

Rob is endless with his knowledge of history of the musical theatre. Personable and easy to listen to, someone who is maybe just curious of Broadway or history I think would still really enjoy this podcast. The best thing about his podcasts is you always learn something new! I recommend to listeners to check out his other podcasts as well but I can safely say this one is one of my favorites!

If you are ever feeling down, listen to Rob W. Schneider’s “Gone With the Wind” episode. All the Broadway Bound episodes are superb, but the “Bonnie Gone” segment of the “Gone With the Wind” episode will make you double over with intense laughter and joy. Who would have thought that a podcast about failed Broadway-aspiring musicals would be so life-affirming?