MTH Podcast

The Peanut Gallery

The MTH Podcast The Peanut Gallery is a theatrical conversation series co-hosted by MTH Founder George Harter and MTH Executive Artistic Director Tim Scott. The weekly podcast ranges from theater history discussions to contemporary theater trends, the business of theater, and the power of live experiences.

Art Through Pandemics

approximately 29 minutes

Tim and George discuss how theater and art has evolved through pandemics. Particularly how art changed during the early 1920s as a result of the 1918 flu pandemic and largely due to World War I. They also ponder how Theater will change as a result of the current Covid-19 crisis.

Lerner & Loewe

approximately 32 minutes

George and Tim discuss the partnership of Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe. How they met and why their partnership worked so well, in spite of rocky roads to Broadway for a few of their shows.

Disruption in American Theater

approximately 32 minutes

Tim and George discuss historical disruptions in the American theater, including the current COVID-19 crisis. How audiences and theater producers adapt and the importance of human connection.

Cast Recordings and LPs

approximately 29 minutes

George and Tim discuss the thirty-three and a third long-playing record and the influence it had on Broadway cast recordings and marketing theatrical shows.

The Great Musical Partners

approximately 32 minutes

Tim and George discuss the great partnerships in musical theater. From Rodgers & Hammerstein to the longest partnership ever – Kander & Ebb — and ranking the top 5 of all time.