BONNIE & CLYDE with Ivan Menchell
Jeff and guest Ivan Menchell discuss the musical BONNIE & CLYDE (music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black, book by Ivan Menchell)
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Show Notes
Today we finish up our fall American Dream Miniseries with a surprise fourth episode dedicated to the listener requested BONNIE & CLYDE.
This musical, maybe even more than the others we've covered in this miniseries, most easily represents the experience of Americans in 2025. Let that sink in for a minute!
Here to discuss it is the show's book writer, Ivan Menchell (BONNIE & CLYDE, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, DEATH NOTE) who provides fascinating context regarding his approach to these legendary characters and the explanation behind the show's short Broadway run.
Follow Ivan on Instagram at @ivanmenchell
For more Frank Wildhorn, listen to JEKYLL & HYDE with Rebecca Spencer
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