Scene to Song Episode 113: Rodgers and Hart Musicals of the Late 1930s and Early 1940s

In this episode, writer John Verderber discusses Rodgers and Hart musicals of the late 1930s and early 1940s, focusing on Babes in Arms, The Boys from Syracuse, and Pal Joey. We also talk about the song "Disneyland" from Howard Ashman and Marvin Hamlisch's 1986 musical Smile. You can write to [email protected] with a comment or question about an episode or about musical theater, or if you’d like to be a podcast guest. Follow on Instagram at @ScenetoSong, on X/Twitter at @SceneSong, and on Facebook at “Scene to Song with Shoshana Greenberg Podcast.” And be sure to sign up for the new monthly e-newsletter at scenetosong.substack.com. Contribute to the Patreon. The theme music is by Julia Meinwald. Music played in this episode: "This Funny World" from Betsy "I Wish I Were in Love Again" from Babes in Arms "Where or When" from Babes in Arms "The Lady is a Tramp" from Babes in Arms “Prologue” from The Boys from Syracuse “I Had Twins” from The Boys from Syracuse "Can’t You Do a Friend a Favor" from A Connecticut Yankee "Disneyland" from Smile