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Ep365 - Jennifer Ashley Tepper: Preserving the Past, Shaping Broadway’s Future
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Jennifer Ashley Tepper, a celebrated Broadway historian, producer, and author, joins Alan for an inspiring conversation about preserving theater history and amplifying untold stories. As the programming director at 54 Below, Jennifer has curated over 7,000 performances, and her work as the author of The Untold Stories of Broadway series and her latest book, Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy That the History Books Left Out, has cemented her as a vital voice in the theater community.
In this episode, Jennifer shares her passion for uncovering the forgotten corners of Broadway’s past, including musicals that never made it into the spotlight and the enduring impact of cast recordings on theater history. She also discusses the fascinating research process behind her new book, which spans centuries of contributions from female musical theater writers, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of women shaping the art form. With insights on how Broadway can embrace a more inclusive future, this conversation is a must-listen for theater enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Jennifer Ashley Tepper is a Broadway historian, producer, and author. She has served as the creative and programming director at 54 Below, curating over 7,000 performances. She is the author of The Untold Stories of Broadway book series and Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy That History Books Left Out. Her producing credits include Be More Chill, Broadway Bounty Hunter, Love in Hate Nation, The Jonathan Larson Project, and the revival of Godspell. She has also worked on [title of show] and her projects have been featured in outlets such as Broadway Podcast Network, The New York Times and TheaterMania.
Connect with Jennifer:
- Instagram: @jenashtep
- Get Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy That the History Books Left Out
- Discover the 4 The Untold Stories of Broadway volumes
- Listen to ALBUM PODCAST with Jennifer and Joe Iconis: https://bpn.fm/album
- Listen to The Untold Stories of Broadway podcast: https://bpn.fm/untoldstories
Connect with The Theatre Podcast:
- YouTube: YouTube.com/TheTheatrePodcast
- Threads, Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast
- TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast
- Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast
- TheTheatrePodcast.com
- My personal Instagram: @alanseales
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
408 episoder
Manage episode 454766606 series 2456663
Jennifer Ashley Tepper, a celebrated Broadway historian, producer, and author, joins Alan for an inspiring conversation about preserving theater history and amplifying untold stories. As the programming director at 54 Below, Jennifer has curated over 7,000 performances, and her work as the author of The Untold Stories of Broadway series and her latest book, Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy That the History Books Left Out, has cemented her as a vital voice in the theater community.
In this episode, Jennifer shares her passion for uncovering the forgotten corners of Broadway’s past, including musicals that never made it into the spotlight and the enduring impact of cast recordings on theater history. She also discusses the fascinating research process behind her new book, which spans centuries of contributions from female musical theater writers, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of women shaping the art form. With insights on how Broadway can embrace a more inclusive future, this conversation is a must-listen for theater enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Jennifer Ashley Tepper is a Broadway historian, producer, and author. She has served as the creative and programming director at 54 Below, curating over 7,000 performances. She is the author of The Untold Stories of Broadway book series and Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy That History Books Left Out. Her producing credits include Be More Chill, Broadway Bounty Hunter, Love in Hate Nation, The Jonathan Larson Project, and the revival of Godspell. She has also worked on [title of show] and her projects have been featured in outlets such as Broadway Podcast Network, The New York Times and TheaterMania.
Connect with Jennifer:
- Instagram: @jenashtep
- Get Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy That the History Books Left Out
- Discover the 4 The Untold Stories of Broadway volumes
- Listen to ALBUM PODCAST with Jennifer and Joe Iconis: https://bpn.fm/album
- Listen to The Untold Stories of Broadway podcast: https://bpn.fm/untoldstories
Connect with The Theatre Podcast:
- YouTube: YouTube.com/TheTheatrePodcast
- Threads, Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast
- TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast
- Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast
- TheTheatrePodcast.com
- My personal Instagram: @alanseales
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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