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Ep. 246: Billboard-Charting Musical Theater Writer Billy Recce on Big Man & Queer Storytelling
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- Jun 21, 2026
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Summary
Billy Recce, queer Billboard-charting composer and lyricist, joins Zach to talk about his new single "Wanted to Believe" from Big Man — a musical about Alzheimer's, the Rat Pack, and family — performed by Tony nominee Ramin Karimloo, with all proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer's Association. Plus: Foul Play (the Chick-fil-A queer musical comedy), Little Black Book (the Heidi Fleiss musical), his work with Bernadette Peters, Rachel Dratch & more, and advice for queer artists starting out. Listen to "Wanted to Believe" https://open.spotify.com/track/0BvwefSfeKbHvBVtV8YNbP on all streaming and digital platforms — and stream it knowing your listen supports the Alzheimer's Association. Follow Billy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebillyrecce/ Website: https://www.billyrecce.com/