A Musical Theatre Podcast

42ND STREET with Karen Prunzik

A Musical Theatre Podcast

Show Notes

"Come and meet those dancing feet!" Why? Because those feet have been through a lot! Karen Prunzik originated the role of "Anytime Annie" in one of Broadway's biggest hits 42ND STREET. This 1980 stage adaptation of the 1933 film gave birth to musical theatre lore we still talk about to this day, and Karen had a front row seat for it all. Join us as we discuss the plot twists both onstage and off that came together to create a classic. Special thanks to Jonathan Blake Flemings for making this episode possible! If you enjoyed this conversation, check out our drama filled episode about another musical from the early 1980s: NINE with Kim Criswell. ATTENTION! Now is the time to subscribe to PATREON! for only $1. Big changes are coming in 2025, and if you join now, you'll continue to get it ALL for only $1 a month. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and X for easy ways to share episodes and stay up to date with our latest. Don't forget our Spotify playlists can keep you company in between episodes. And our TeePublic Store has great designs that benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Above all, thank you for being part of this wonderful podcasting community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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