Ep. 8: "Early Morning Madness"

🎭 My Favorite Sings — Ep. 8: "Early Morning Madness"Rebranding and the Future of Musical Theater DevelopmentIn this episode of My Favorite Sings, hosts David Goldsmith and Paul Gordon announce a major shift for the show — revealing an upcoming rebrand to "Does It Sing?" with David Goldsmith & Friends, focusing on "The Three Questions" that drive every great musical: Does it Sing? Do I Care? and Does It Have A Reason For Being?Paul shares his candid thoughts on the current state of Broadway, the obstacles facing new musicals, and the urgent need for musical and narrative sophistication. The conversation digs into West Side Story, Company, and A Chorus Line — dissecting what made them revolutionary — while reflecting on structure, storytelling, and why digital platforms may hold the key to theatre’s next chapter. BONUS: Stick around after the final credits, for an easter egg from the episode that reveals the clue of the title.🎧 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidgoldsmithlyrics🎙 Listen on Spotify, Apple & all platforms⏱ Episode Timestamps:00:00 — Introduction and Rebranding Pre-Announcement01:21 — Technical Glitches and Podcasting Realities02:05 — Paul’s Vacation and Catching Up03:07 — Listener Engagement and Monetization03:51 — The Connector Concert Experience07:00 — Broadway’s Musical Landscape09:41 — The Art of Storytelling in Musicals13:43 — The Three Questions Framework23:36 — Groundbreaking Musicals: West Side Story, Company, Chorus Line26:59 — The Genius of Marvin Hamlisch30:05 — Challenges in the Broadway Industry34:09 — The Importance of Digital Transformation36:16 — Paul Gordon’s Farewell and Future Plans41:24 — Advice for Aspiring Musical Writers47:06 — Final Thoughts and POST-CREDIT SURPRISE Anecdote