Episode

‘Schmigadoon!’ co-creator Cinco Paul satirizes Broadway

Podcast: Fresh Air
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Duration seconds: 2727
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‘Schmigadoon!’ is now on Broadway. Adapted from the Apple TV series that lovingly satirized musicals of the ‘40s and ‘50s, we’ll hear from the co-creator, co-writer and songwriter of the series, Cinco Paul, who also wrote the book and songs for the Broadway show. He spoke with Terry Gross in 2021. Also, film critic Justin Chang reviews ‘Blue Heron.’ See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy