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Episode 49 - Wicked, Gregory Maguire

Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked, the Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, reveals what inspired him to write the best-selling novel and how it became the international musical sensation, Wicked, returning to San Francisco on January 27.


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Episode 46 - Wicked, Introduction

It's the remarkable story of two girls who meet in the Land of Oz and grow up to be the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Since it's world premiere in San Francisco, over 14 million people world-wide have been spellbound by Wicked. This international musical sensation begins an open-ended run at the Orpheum Theatre in January.

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Current Episodes

Episode 48 - The Phantom of the Opera, Part 2

You’ll meet Wardrobe Supervisor Frankie Fehr and Wig Supervisor Karen Dickenson who for the last 16 years have maintained the look and magic of the national tour of The Phantom of the Opera, currently playing at the Orpheum Theatre.

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Episode 47 - Monty Python's Spamalot, Introduction

Here's your chance to listen in on Monty Python's Spamalot, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy spoofing King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. This wacky, irreverent parody, based on the smash hit movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail, completes the 2008-2009 season, descending on the Golden Gate Theatre in June.

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Episode 44 - The Phantom of the Opera Intro

Andrew Lloyd Webber's international sensation, The Phantom of the Opera, returns to San Francisco where it continues to excite theatergoers of all ages.

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Episode 39 - 2008-2009 New Season Intro

The line up for the 2008-2009 Best of Broadway new season is revealed with a backstage look at each upcoming show.

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Episode 26 - Tribute to Carole Shorenstein Hays

In this special episode, we'll celebrate SHN Founder and President Carole Shorenstein Hays who has been honored by the SF Convention and Visitors Bureau for her commitment to promoting the Arts. You'll hear from the creative team for Spring Awakening, winner of 8 2007 Tony Awards, playwright Tony Kushner, acclaimed director Doug Hughes, and other celebrated theater colleagues.

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