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For the on and off stage stories of the outstanding shows presented during our Best of Broadway season, tune into our recurring podcast. Think of our Podcast as your own SHN radio show that airs only when it’s convenient for you. It’s free, and easy! Click on the “listen now” link below and that’s all there is to it.

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New Episodes

Episode 69 - In the Heights, Intro

We'll introduce the dynamic, critically acclaimed new musical In the Heights, conceived by gifted composer/lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda and the winner of the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Original Cast album and four 2008 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

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Episode 68 - Fiddler on the Roof, Part 2

We conclude our look at the Tony Award-winning musical Fiddler on the Roof with a conversation with the show's star, Harvey Fierstein. This production runs through February 21 at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco.

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Episode 67 - Upcoming Shows in the 2009-2010 Season

In this special episode of Backstage, we'll review the upcoming shows in the 2009-2010 Citibank Best of Broadway season, including the final show just announced.

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Episode 64 - Fiddler on the Roof Intro

Tune in for a sound view of the Tony Award-winning musical Fiddler on the Roof starring Harvey Fierstein coming to the Golden Gate Theatre January 27 through February 21.

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Previous Episodes

Episode 50 - Wicked, Stephen Schwartz

You’ll meet Wicked composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz and learn how he adapted Gregory Maguire’s novel, Wicked, The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, into a musical theater sensation.

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Episode 49 - Wicked, Gregory Maguire

Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked, the Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, reveals what inspired him to write the best-selling novel and how it became the international musical sensation, Wicked, currently playing an open-ended engagement at The Orpheum Theatre.

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Episode 46 - Wicked, Introduction

It's the remarkable story of two girls who meet in the Land of Oz and grow up to be the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Since it's world premiere in San Francisco in 2003, over 17 million people world-wide have been spellbound by Wicked. This international musical sensation is now playing an open-ended run at the Orpheum Theatre.

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Episode 26 - Tribute to Carole Shorenstein Hays

In this special episode, we'll celebrate SHN Founder and President Carole Shorenstein Hays who has been honored by the SF Convention and Visitors Bureau for her commitment to promoting the Arts. You'll hear from the creative team for Spring Awakening, winner of 8 2007 Tony Awards, playwright Tony Kushner, acclaimed director Doug Hughes, and other celebrated theater colleagues.

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