Episode 922: Countdown to Monte Cristo with Stephen Weiner

In this episode, presenter Michael Gordon Shapiro speaks with multi-award-winning composer Stephen Weiner about his newest musical project: an adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo . Stephen discusses the process of transforming Alexandre Dumas' epic tale of betrayal, imprisonment, and revenge into a compelling work for the musical stage. From shaping the musical voice of Edmond Dantès and capturing the sweeping scale of the story in song, to collaborating with his creative team and preparing the show for its debut, Stephen offers an insightful look at how a classic novel becomes a new musical.

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Episode 922: Countdown to Monte Cristo with Stephen Weiner is an episode from MusicalTalk - The UK's Independent Musical Theatre Podcast by MusicalTalk - The UK's Independent Musical Theatre Podcast.

This episode is 35:55 long.

This episode was published on Mar 17, 2026.

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