Series Summary
Welcome to Backstage Pass, the brand-new mini-series from Broadway Breakdown. Whether it’s analyzing shows from yesteryear or documenting the process as it happens, we’re here to pull back the curtain and give you the inside scoop. First up: the Off-Broadway journey of Marcel on the Train.
The Guests
Mitch Marois and Maxwell Beer are the driving forces behind Marcel on the Train, shepherding the show from concept to Off-Broadway production. In this episode, they unpack the origins of the piece, the artistic vision guiding it, and what it actually takes to mount an intimate new musical in today’s downtown ecosystem.
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Timestamps
00:00 – Introducing Backstage Pass
04:18 – The origins of Marcel on the Train
12:07 – Developing a concept: tone, themes, and audience
20:33 – Writing and shaping the piece for Off-Broadway
30:00– Producing realities: budget, space, and scale
40:00 – Hopes, fears, and what success looks like for this production
47:00 – What’s coming in the next Backstage Pass episode
This is just the beginning. In the next episode, we’ll continue tracking Marcel on the Train as it evolves—so consider this your all-access credential.
