#5 - Making a Star, Being Meaningful but Still Entertaining, and Causing Controversy with Rachel Sussman episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 19, 2025 · 42 MIN

#5 - Making a Star, Being Meaningful but Still Entertaining, and Causing Controversy with Rachel Sussman

from The Show Must Go On Sale! · host SpotCo & Broadway Podcast Network

One of the new guard Broadway Producers, Rachel Sussman is championing shows that challenge audiences. Her roster includes political hits “What The Constitution Means To Me,” “Suffs,” and this season's “Liberation,” shows that break the form, including “The Woodsman” and “Just For Us,” and now The Show Must Go On Sale Podcast. Together with SpotCo co-founder Tom Greenwald, they unpack the rise of star-driven shows, trusting the audience, and the evolving climate on Broadway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the new guard Broadway Producers, Rachel Sussman is championing shows that challenge audiences. Her roster includes political hits “What The Constitution Means To Me,” “Suffs,” and this season's “Liberation,” shows that break the form, including “The Woodsman” and “Just For Us,” and now The Show Must Go On Sale Podcast. Together with SpotCo co-founder Tom Greenwald, they unpack the rise of star-driven shows, trusting the audience, and the evolving climate on Broadway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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