"Pal Joey," "Native Son," "Annie Get Your Gun"  - during the years of the Second World War, there was a new surge of exciting Broadway productions trying out in Philadelphia. But at the same time, the Shuberts' domination of the Philadelphia theater market was meeting increasing scrutiny. For a blog post on our website with images from the productions we discuss in the episode, go <a href='https://www.aithpodcast.com/blog/quaker-city-theater-in-the-war-years/'>HERE</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1721762/support">Support the show</a>"Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia" the BOOK can be ordered from independent bookstores and at all online book retailers now! Our website: <a href='https://www.aithpodcast.com/'>www.aithpodcast.com</a> Our email address: AITHpodcast@gmail.com Bluesky: <a href='https://bsky.app/profile/aithpodcast.bsky.social'>@aithpodcast.bsky.social</a> Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/AITHpodcast'>https://www.facebook.com/AITHpodcast</a> Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/aithpodcast/'>https://www.instagram.com/aithpodcast/</a> Support us on Patreon:<a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/1721762/episodes/%20https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcast'> https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcast</a> © Podcast text copyright, Peter Schmitz. All rights reserved. ℗ All original voice recordings copyright Peter Schmitz. ℗ All original music copyright Christopher Mark Colucci. Used by permission.

Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia

The Boom

Bringing you the best stories from the deep and fascinating history of theater in the city of Philadelphia. This is the podcast for all lovers of theater, students of history - or anyone who enjoys great stories with lots of drama!