The Aug. 13 edition of Reynard’s Department Store featured an in-studio visit by Michael Fling, associate artistic director at Goodspeed Musicals as the program focused on the historic “Broadway-to-Jazz” pipeline and why it’s still going strong after nearly a century.
If you missed it, here’s the archive.
Fling oversees Goodspeed’s extensive New Works initiatives including the Festival of New Musicals, Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove and the GoodWorks Commissioning Program. Performances are held at the Goodspeed Opera House in Haddam and The Norma Terris Theatre in Chester.
From the 1930s to the 60s, Broadway songs were a major part of the pop music scene. With the advent of rock-and-roll, that changed, but Broadway material remains a dependable go-to for jazz performers.
Fling also provided insight on upcoming shows as well as song- and artist-specific news and notes.