EPISODE · Nov 14, 2024 · 1H 30M
74. The Wiz
from Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast · host Mackenzie Horner
This week, Mackenzie and Scott are ‘putting their minds to it’ as they honor the late, great three-time Tony winner Hinton Battle with a discussion of the super soul musical The Wiz. Together these two unpack why Scott prefers the more uptempo numbers of this show compared to the ballads. They explore the innovative marketing campaign that saved the original Broadway production. Plus hear what other classic texts or films they think deserve a reinterpretation/reinvention! All this and in your own way, be a lion in this all new episode! Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. Facebook Instagram Twitter
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This week, Mackenzie and Scott are ‘putting their minds to it’ as they honor the late, great three-time Tony winner Hinton Battle with a discussion of the super soul musical The Wiz. Together these two unpack why Scott prefers the more uptempo numbers of this show compared to the ballads. They explore the innovative marketing campaign that saved the original Broadway production. Plus hear what other classic texts or films they think deserve a reinterpretation/reinvention! All this and in your own way, be a lion in this all new episode! Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. Facebook Instagram Twitter
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74. The Wiz
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