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David Rackoff
Nothing Like Broadway
The Podcast
We pick one musical theater song, and then we pick it apart to figure out how it works in the context of the show. How do the music, lyrics, character, and story all flow from one amazing song to become something more than the sum of its parts? Host writer/composer David Rackoff does his best to explain it all.
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Ratings & Reviews
Tradition!
Loved the first episode I listened to - and eager for more!
SantaClausIndiana via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/05/24
Creative!!!
Creative!
Flamingo 100 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/13/24
Fun!
Interesting!
meshugna via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/02/24
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