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Episode 922: Countdown to Monte Cristo with Stephen Weiner

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Mar 17, 202635:55Arts

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 tr...

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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. In this episode, presenter Michael Gordo...

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Published Mar 17, 2026, 35:55 long, audio available.

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What is Episode 922: Countdown to Monte Cristo with Stephen Weiner about?

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.

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

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Published Mar 17, 2026 and 35:55 long