Broadway cast of “Harmony''
(Photo: Julieta Cervantes)
harmony, The Broadway musical, written by Bruce Sussman and Barry Manilow and which finished its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theater earlier this month, is kept alive by a companion podcast. Who is the Comedian Harmonist? The true story behind Broadway harmonies. The first episode will be released on February 21st, with 11 episodes delving into the true story of the forgotten German sextet that inspired the musical.
collaboration between harmony and broadway newsWho is the Comedian Harmonist? Moderated by Broadway News Executive Editor Lucy Fierberg. Guests appearing on the podcast include Broadway cast members Zal Owen, Eric Peters, Danny Kornfeld, Chip Zien, Sean Bell, Steven Telsey, Blake Roman, Sierra Boggess, Julie Benko, Includes Alison Semmes. Relatives of the original Comedian-Harmonist are also interviewed.
Directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle harmony This movie is the true story of a comedian harmonist. Their close harmonies were a hit not only in pre-Nazi Germany but internationally. After opening in Atlanta in 2013 and Los Angeles in 2014, the show opened off-Broadway at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in April 2022. The transfer to Broadway ran from October 18, 2023 to February 4, 2024.
Podcast episodes are released every Wednesday and can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeart.
