Alan Menken

The very busy music director/supervisor/orchestrator/arranger just won an Emmy for Fosse/Verdon; Rebecca revisits their deep conversation about his many roles and high-profile theater projects. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 

The explosive new musical's stars — Aaron Tveit, Karen Olivo and Sahr Ngaujah — talk to Rebecca about how their show is changing the way pop music is used on Broadway. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 

Composer David Yazbek returns to the podcast, along with Tony-nominated actors Lilli Cooper and Andy Grotelueschen, to chat about adapting the beloved comedy for Broadway. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 

Capitol Records vp of pop promotion Joe Rainey shares insights on the label's latest successes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 

Singer/songwriter Phoebe Ryan joins us to discuss her new single "Forgetting All About You" featuring Blackbear, her life motto "Destroy it to enjoy it," and her fresh approach to songwriting (be it for Usher or Britney Spears). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out infor ... Show More

From Fountains of Wayne to "That Thing You Do" and beyond, Alan Sepinwall and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt pay tribute to a great songwriter, gone too soon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

ABC Radio's Andrea Dresdale joins host and Billboard co-director of charts Gary Trust to predict who might have the hottest songs as the weather turns cooler. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 

In the podcast's 2016 finale, Billboard VP of charts Silvio Pietroluongo joins co-directors of charts Keith Caulfield and host Gary Trust to field listener and reader questions and preview future chart developments. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 

Billboard's Andrew Unterberger chats about Grande's chances. Plus, special guest Bill Danoff, who co-wrote John Denver's classic "Take Me Home, Country Roads" (as interviewed by another special guest). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 

BTS launches atop the Billboard 200 & in the Hot 100's top 10. Plus, very special guests Paul Williams, president/chairman of ASCAP, & Anthony Rossomando, co-writer of Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's "Shallow." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 

From Fountains of Wayne to "That Thing You Do" and beyond, Alan Sepinwall and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt pay tribute to a great songwriter, gone too soon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

John McMann, senior vp pop and rhythmic promotion for Atlantic Records, joins Gary and Trevor to discuss the latest successes for Ed Sheeran, Ava Max, Lizzo and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 

His self-titled debut album is out now and tonight he is performing at Madison Square Garden, we welcome Matteo Bocelli!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.