The Backdrop

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  • So the show’s a smash. But why? And why now? THE BACKDROP puts theater's biggest hits and most compelling productions in context — featuring interviews with the creators and cast, punctuated by a punchy, deeply researched dive into the reasons why this particular production is relevant at this particular moment. Join host Emmy and Writers Guild Award winner Kevin Bleyer (The Daily Show) and producer Nella Vera for this thoughtful mix of historical scene-setting and related current events — the full backdrop. Oh, and it’s also funny.
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Episodes
  • Episode 9: Barrington Stage Company's HARRY CLARKE

    Episode 9: Barrington Stage Company's HARRY CLARKE
    Aug 25 2020
    Barrington Stage Company’s recent production of Harry Clarke isn’t just a play. It’s a test-case — the first Actors’ Equity Association-approved production since theater went dark. As such, the spotlight was blinding, and all eyes were on this one-man-show, eager to learn whether theater can adapt to the realities of COVID. So what’s the verdict? Is it safe to go back into the water? Kevin spoke to lone actor Mark H. Dold and BSC artistic director Julianne Boyd to find out. Resources Visit the Barrington Stage Company website. Follow Mark H. Dold on Instagram. Read the New York Times story about this production: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/30/theater/the-first-equity-authorized-indoor-theater-is-moving-outdoors.html Credits The Backdrop is hosted by Kevin Bleyer and produced by Nella Vera. The Backdrop artwork is by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Bleyer and Nella Vera on Twitter: @kevinbleyer / @spinstripes The Backdrop is a proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Episode 8: Quick drop with an update

    Episode 8: Quick drop with an update
    Apr 6 2020
    A quick drop with an update about the next two episodes, featuring the backdrop on Arthur Miller’s The Crucible and the musical Come From Away — two acclaimed productions now on hold because of the coronavirus. And why that’s a shame, considering what each has to say about why there’s no need to panic. Credits The Backdrop is hosted by Kevin Bleyer and produced by Nella Vera. The Backdrop artwork is by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Bleyer and Nella Vera on Twitter: @kevinbleyer / @spinstripes The Backdrop is a proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Episode 7: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, PART II

    Episode 7: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, PART II
    Feb 11 2020
    The Play That Goes Wrong is a great play about bad theater. Kevin says it’s also one of the best plays, comedy or drama, to hit Broadway in the past decade. In part one, he interviewed creator and original cast member Henry Lewis (of Mischief Theatre), and actors Matt Harrington and Matt Walker, to figure out just how it packed so many laughs in a simple premise. Here in part two, Kevin gets the full backdrop from New York Times comedy critic Jason Zinoman (author of a bestselling book on David Letterman, Letterman: The Last Giant of Late Night) on what the success of this play says about the current state of Broadway. Resources The Play That Goes Wrong opened on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre in April 2017. It moved to New World Stages in February 2019 where it is currently playing. For tickets and information, visit https://www.broadwaygoeswrong.com/index.php. Visit Mischief Theatre: https://mischiefcomedy.com/ Follow Jason Zinoman on Twitter: @zinoman Order Jason’s book, Letterman: The Last Giant of Late Night Credits The Backdrop is hosted by Kevin Bleyer and produced by Nella Vera. The Backdrop artwork is by Philip Romano. Follow Kevin Bleyer and Nella Vera on Twitter: @kevinbleyer / @spinstripes The Backdrop is a proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins

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