https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-the-showtune-countdown-50444773/enLeisureCopyright iHeartRadio Broadwayhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9540bfc689e5761313236bc6554b244f.jpghttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-the-showtune-countdown-50444773/Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:51:52 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayiHeartRadio Broadwayfeeds@spreaker.comHost Mark Blankenship reveals the most essential songs in a whimsical musical theater category. From the all-time best opening numbers to tunes that make you tear up, the Countdown celebrates them all with essential facts, insights, and conversation....yesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/best-musicals-part-2-10-1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42632073Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:51:24 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayIt's Part 2 of our countdown of your all-time favorite Tony winners for Best Musical. Eva Peron, Alexander Hamilton, and Dorothy from Oz are all in contention for #1. Sponsored by BroadwayHD!931cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/best-musicals-part-1-20-11https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42519417Wed, 16 Dec 2020 15:01:00 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayIt's Part 1 of our countdown of your favorite Tony winners for Best Musical. You'll hear from Sondheim, Webber, Evan Hansen, and more! Sponsored by BroadwayHD!940cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/favorite-best-actress-showtune-countdownhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/42399346Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:46:28 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayWe're counting down our favorite Tony Award winners for Best Actress, from Idina to Liza to Sutton. Sponsored by BroadwayHD!996cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/songs-by-kids-showtune-countdownhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/42278682Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:36:49 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayWe're counting down the best musical theatre songs performed by little kids, from The Music Man to Matilda and more. Sponsored by BroadwayHD977cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/songs-by-women-showtune-countdownhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/42040043Wed, 18 Nov 2020 16:48:54 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayWe're counting down our favorite musical theatre songs written by women, so get ready for everything Golden Age classics to shows that just debuted last year.1042cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/best-80s-musical-showtune-countdownhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/41797304Wed, 04 Nov 2020 19:38:56 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayThis week, we're counting down the 10 best songs from musicals of the 80s, including Dreamgirls, princes, and even talking trains.958cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/argument-songs-showtune-countdownhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/41570697Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:15:53 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayWe're counting down the 10 best songs where people argue or disagree, so get ready for some lovers' quarrels, some pointed fingers, and some hip-hop debate about political policy.978cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/patter-songs-showtune-countdownhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/41362924Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:35:16 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayThis week, Broadway legend Karen Mason joins us to count down the all-time best patter songs!2078cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/heart-wrenching-songshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/41086066Wed, 23 Sep 2020 17:08:42 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayWe're deep in our feelings as we count down the most heart-wrenching musical theatre songs. Get ready for that good kind of crying!1207cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/best-90s-musicals-showtune-countdownhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/40931840Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:56:19 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayWe're counting down the best musicals of the 90s, so grab your flannel shirt and get ready for side shows, ragtime bands, and New Yorkers who refuse to pay rent.1331cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/best-audra-songs-showtune-countdownhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/40798187Wed, 09 Sep 2020 12:38:45 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayWe're counting down your ten favorite songs performed by Audra McDonald, and the list includes everything from deep album cuts to Broadway blockbusters.1085cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/based-on-a-true-story-showtune-countdownhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/40677101Thu, 03 Sep 2020 16:25:39 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayThe legendary Mary Testa joins us to count down the best musicals based on true stories!2133cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/songs-about-school-showtune-countdownhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/40499334Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:34:10 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayWe're counting down the best musical theatre songs about being in school, so get ready for high school angst, college breakdowns, and elementary school angels.1476cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/songs-by-rock-stars-showtune-countdownhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/40032799Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:39:52 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayWe're counting down the 10 best musical theatre songs written by pop, rock, and country stars, and that means we'll be hearing from Sara Bareilles, Duncan Sheik, Dolly Parton and more. Come for the rock... and stay for the showtunes!1131cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/best-dance-breaks-showtune-countdownhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/39898952Wed, 22 Jul 2020 13:29:17 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayGet out your tap shoes, because we're counting down the best dance breaks in Broadway history. These numbers take us from a genie's lair to the prow of a boat to the hottest club in Washington Heights.1295cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/ensemble-numbers-showtune-countdownhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/39778526Wed, 15 Jul 2020 15:01:27 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayWe're counting down the best ensemble numbers in musical theatre. So grab five friends and get ready to sing along with classics from Rent, Les Mis, In The Heights, and more!1224cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/one-scene-characters-showtune-countdownhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/37644805Wed, 08 Jul 2020 14:38:06 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayWe're counting down the best songs by characters with just one scene. Sometimes, you only need five minutes and a great tune to steal the entire show!1478cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/best-of-webber-showtune-countdownhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/35152662Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:15:16 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayWe're counting down the 10 best songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber, so get ready for cats, phantoms, and Bernadette Peters.1285cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/overlooked-songs-showtune-countdownhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/32881485Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:24:37 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayThis week, we're counting down the best musical theatre songs that are overlooked or under-appreciated. In our hearts, these are all greatest hits! This podcast is sponsored by BroadwayHD!1160cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/best-belting-episode-showtune-countdownhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/31419477Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:29:53 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayWe're counting down the all-time best belting in musical theatre history, so get ready for witches, newsies, dreamgirls, and more. This podcast is sponsored by BroadwayHD.1157cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/11-oclock-numbers-showtune-countdownhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/30157876Wed, 10 Jun 2020 15:02:13 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayThis week, we're counting down the all-time best 11 o'clock numbers, so get ready for Sondheim, Idina, LaChanze, and some unforgettable showstoppers.1115cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/shows-based-on-books-showtune-countdownhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/28447850Wed, 27 May 2020 15:42:44 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayForget that quarantine format! We're back with the original Showtune Countdown, and this week, we're counting down the best musicals based on classic books.1227cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/annie-golden-showtune-countdown-episodehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/27896425Wed, 20 May 2020 19:04:05 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayAnnie Golden talks about Broadway Bounty Hunter, working with Joe Iconis, and the time she saw Andre De Shields at the Credit Union.1775cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/alex-gemignani-episode-showtune-countdowhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/27255676Wed, 13 May 2020 17:50:28 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayTony Award-nominee Alex Gemignani (Carousel, Hamilton) talks to us about the best best musicals based on classic literature and the best advice he ever got from Stephen Sondheim helped.1351cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/tammy-blanchard-episode-showtune-countdohttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/26846921Wed, 06 May 2020 17:12:19 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayMark is joined by Tony Award nominee Tammy Blanchard, who talks about playing Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors and she learned from watching Bernadette Peters.1078cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/bobby-conte-thornton-showtune-countdownhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/26306785Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:30:15 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayBobby Conte Thornton (A Bronx Tale, Company) talks about his eclectic new album Along the Way and the day he discovered lost songs by Alan Menken.1195cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/jeanine-tesori-showtune-countdown-episodhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/25900364Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:27:45 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayTony Award-winning composer Jeanine Tesori talks about Soft Power, Fun Home, and the time she saw William Finn creating Falsettos.1350cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/kimber-elayne-sprawl-showtune-countdownhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/25490661Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:08:07 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayKimber Elayne Sprawl joins us from quarantine to talk about her role in Girl From the North Country and the musical she's unexpectedly loving during social distancing. Plus, we've got a Broadway surprise from Madonna.1510cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/montego-glover-episode-showtune-countdowhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/24939929Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:30:16 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayOn this quarantine edition of the Showtune Countdown, Mark Blankenship talks to Tony Award-nominee Montego Glover (Memphis, Hamilton) about the way lyrics can change a performance and the time she heard her own voice coming from her neighbor's house....1387cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/jennifer-nettles-episode-showtune-countd_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24746331Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:54:23 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayIn this week's "social distancing" episode, we're talking to superstar singer and actress Jennifer Nettles about her upcoming Broadway album, the musicals she's loved forever, and the way she brings theater to country music. Naturally, we also geek...1702cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/showtune-countdown-lindsay-nicole-chambehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/24712747Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:30:04 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayIn our latest "social distancing" episode, we're chatting with the hilarious Lindsay Nicole Chambers (Kinky Boots, Fosse/Verdon, Submissions Only) about the top songs that make her love musicals and the mistake that made her learn a lifelong lesson...1059cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/showtune-countdown-tiler-peck-episodehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/24209250Mon, 23 Mar 2020 14:25:00 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayFor the new few weeks we are slightly changing the format of Showtune Countdown due to social distancing. On this episode, Mark chats with NY City Ballet's Principal Dancer Tiler Peck about her Broadway career, her daily online classes...1218cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/hadestownhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/23439992Wed, 04 Mar 2020 13:30:19 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayMark Blankenship is joined by Kay Trinidad (Hadestown) to breakdown this week's top ten - the best musical theatre songs performed by villains and schemers.1874yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/adam-kantorhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/23184218Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:00:23 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayMark Blankenship is joined by Adam Kantor, currently starring in Roundabout Underground's Darling Grenadine, to breakdown this week's top ten - the best musical theatre songs about broken hearts.2194yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/lion-kinghttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/22925542Wed, 19 Feb 2020 13:13:40 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayMark Blankenship is joined by Disney's The Lion King cast members L. Steven Taylor (Mufasa) and Bradley Gibson (Simba) to breakdown this week's top ten - the best musical theatre love songs performed by men.1992cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/jake-boydhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/22698261Wed, 12 Feb 2020 16:42:37 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayMark Blankenship is joined by Wicked's Jake Boyd to breakdown this week's top ten - the best musical theatre love duets.1777cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/eden-espinosahttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/22166218Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:00:15 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayMark Blankenship is joined by Eden Espinosa to breakdown this week's top ten - the best musical theatre songs by rebels and rule-breakers!2021yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/eddie-perfecthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/21926220Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:13:12 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayMark Blankenship is joined by Broadway composer Eddie Perfect (Beetlejuice, King Kong) to breakdown this week's top ten - the most quotable lyrics in musical theatre!2597yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/undertate-sondheimhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/21687759Thu, 16 Jan 2020 12:04:26 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayMark Blankenship is joined by Pearl Sun and Caesar Samayoa from Come From Away to breakdown this week's top ten - the most underrated Sondheim songs!2511cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/i-am-what-i-amhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/21444621Wed, 08 Jan 2020 14:04:57 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayMark Blankenship is joined by Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina of The Skivvies to breakdown this week's top ten - Broadway's most inspirational songs!2489cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/hunter-bellhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/20657265Wed, 11 Dec 2019 15:05:07 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayMark Blankenship is joined by the one and only Hunter Bell ([Title of Show], Found the Musical, Other World) to breakdown this week's top ten - Broadway's best Holiday songs!2486cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/moulin-rouge-episodehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/20462228Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:56:32 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayMark Blankenship is joined by Moulin Rouge! The Musical cast members Max Clayton and Holly James to breakdown this week's top ten - Broadway's best "I Want Songs"!2220yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/showtune-countdown-11-19-19https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20143223Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:57:01 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayMark Blankenship is joined by James Davis (Oklahoma!) to breakdown this week's top ten - Broadway's best songs that reference food in honor of Thanksgiving!2278cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/showtune-countdown-11-12-19https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20013915Wed, 13 Nov 2019 20:21:29 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayMark Blankenship is joined by Lesli Margherita to breakdown this week's top ten - Broadway's best comedic songs!2337yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/showtune-countdown-11-5-19-1Erika Henningsen (Mean Girls) to countdown Broadway's Best Female Duets! All songs were calculated via social voting by using the hashtag #ShowtuneCountdown. New categories are added every Wednesday.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19887834Wed, 06 Nov 2019 15:49:48 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayOn this episode of Showtune Countdown, Mark Blankenship is joined by Erika Henningsen (Mean Girls) to countdown Broadway's Best Female Duets! All songs were calculated via social voting by using the hashtag #ShowtuneCountdown. New categories are...Erika Henningsen (Mean Girls) to countdown Broadway's Best Female Duets! All songs were calculated via social voting by using the hashtag #ShowtuneCountdown. New categories are added every Wednesday.]]>2172cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/showtune-countdown-10-29-19https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19772004Wed, 30 Oct 2019 17:58:26 +0000iHeartRadio Broadway2030cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/showtune-countdown-3-10-22-19https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19646882Wed, 23 Oct 2019 12:27:48 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayMark Blankenship is joined by PJ Griffith and Matt Ban from 'Rock Of Ages' to countdown the top 10 best Broadway rock songs! Did you favorite make the list?2228cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/showtune-countdown-2https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19535589Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:23:57 +0000iHeartRadio BroadwayMark Blankenship is joined by Caissie Levy (Disney's Frozen) to countdown the top 10 songs from Broadway shows that need to be revived!2422cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11540203/broadway-countdown-show-1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19392930Tue, 08 Oct 2019 15:10:26 +0000iHeartRadio Broadway2172cleanfull