Ep26: Music, Memory, and Merrily, David Loud Faces the Music

David Loud joins the pod squad to share captivating stories from his career, including working with Stephen Sondheim on Merrily We Roll Along, collaborating with Kander and Ebb, and conducting iconic productions like Ragtime, Curtains, and The Scottsboro Boys. He reflects on the power of musical storytelling, the challenges of shaping a Broadway show, and how his Parkinson’s diagnosis reshaped his artistic journey. David Loud is one of Broadway’s most respected music directors, arrangers, and performers. He made his Broadway debut as an actor in Merrily We Roll Along before transitioning to music direction, working on acclaimed shows such as Ragtime, She Loves Me, and Sondheim on Sondheim. His extensive career has included collaborations with industry greats like Harold Prince, Stephen Sondheim, and Kander and Ebb. Now a teacher at Manhattan School of Music, Loud continues to inspire the next generation of musical theater artists. His memoir, Facing the Music, offers a candid look at his journey, from Broadway’s golden years to his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices