Behind the Musicals is a podcast exploring the history of the movie musical - and the artists who reshaped it.

From the golden age of Hollywood to the darker, more subversive works of the late 20th century, each episode uncovers the creative partnerships, cultural shifts, and behind-the-scenes decisions that transformed musicals on screen.

This is where Broadway meets cinema — and where the real stories begin.

Latest Episode:
Kander & Ebb: The Dark Heart of Chicago and Cabaret

Kander & Ebb wrote some of the most iconic — and subversive — musicals of the 20th century.

In this episode, we explore the partnership behind Cabaret and Chicago, and how their work — often in collaboration with Bob Fosse — reshaped the language of the movie musical.

From the political edge of Cabaret to the razor-sharp cynicism of Chicago, their shows didn’t just entertain — they challenged audiences and redefined what musicals could be on screen.

Bob Fosse: The Man Who Changed Movie Musicals

Bob Fosse didn’t just choreograph musicals — he reinvented them.

In this opening episode, we explore how Fosse’s distinctive style - shaped by vaudeville, jazz, and a deeply cynical view of performance - transformed the movie musical into something sharper, darker, and more modern.

From Cabaret to All That Jazz, this is the story of the director who broke the rules and created a new language for musicals on screen.