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The Backdrop

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.

Recent Episodes

  • Episode 9: Barrington Stage Company's HARRY CLARKE

    4 years ago

  • Episode 8: Quick drop with an update

    5 years ago

  • Episode 7: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, PART II

    5 years ago

  • Episode 6: WILL ARBERY

    5 years ago

  • Episode 5: SAMUEL D. HUNTER

    5 years ago

  • Episode 4: HARRY TOWNSEND'S LAST STAND

    5 years ago

  • Episode 3: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

    5 years ago

  • Episode 2: Waterwell's THE COURTROOM

    5 years ago

  • Episode 1: August Wilson's JITNEY

    5 years ago

  • Podcast Trailer

    5 years ago