Episode 6: The Music Man

Broadway Overanalyzed by Samuel Riddle and Lydia Riddle

Episode notes

In episode 6, we step back in time to 1957 to discuss Meredith Willson's The Music Man. Join us as we discuss diegetic music in theater, patter songs, counterpoint, and more.

Instrumental tracks are provided by Stage Stars Records: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k0226Vwov47JoTjSePmAk8FSKOWh_9zoc

Meredith Willson interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD3ypmrTSRg

Sadder but Wiser Girl/My White Night mashup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djMWD_Q_bmA

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