THE PROM with Chad Beguelin
Jeff and guest Chad Beguelin discuss the musical THE PROM (music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, book by Bob Martin & Chad Beguelin, original concept by Jack Viertel)
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Show Notes
THE PROM is an original musical that very much connected with audiences when it first premiered on Broadway in 2018. It features great characters, clever dialogue, and energetic songs. But those things don't write themselves, do they?!
This week we sit down with the show's lyricist, and half of its book writing team, six-time Tony nominee Chad Beguelin! (THE WEDDING SINGER, ALADDIN, ELF) Chad takes us to "the prom" by way of exploring colorful characters like the Dee Dee Allen, inspirations from his hometown and childhood, and the pit stops his creative team passed up along the road to Broadway. (Spoiler alert: GOONIES THE MUSICAL was almost in the opening number.)
Be sure to follow Chad on Instagram at @chadbeg and order his new novel SHOWMANCE.
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out our past episode Broadway Podcast Network - FUN HOME with guest Alyssa M Simmons
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