🎭 My Favorite Sings — Ep. 8: "Early Morning Madness"
Rebranding and the Future of Musical Theater Development

In this episode of My Favorite Sings, hosts David Goldsmith and Paul Gordon announce a major shift for the show — revealing an upcoming rebrand to "Does It Sing?" with David Goldsmith & Friends, focusing on "The Three Questions" that drive every great musical: Does it Sing? Do I Care? and Does It Have A Reason For Being?

Paul shares his candid thoughts on the current state of Broadway, the obstacles facing new musicals, and the urgent need for musical and narrative sophistication. The conversation digs into West Side Story, Company, and A Chorus Line — dissecting what made them revolutionary — while reflecting on structure, storytelling, and why digital platforms may hold the key to theatre’s next chapter. BONUS: Stick around after the final credits, for an easter egg from the episode that reveals the clue of the title.

🎧 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/31t2ZDnS0Hc?si=W9t63r7sN2t5M_68
🎙 Listen on Spotify, Apple & all platforms

⏱ Episode Timestamps:

00:00 — Introduction and Rebranding Pre-Announcement
01:21 — Technical Glitches and Podcasting Realities
02:05 — Paul’s Vacation and Catching Up
03:07 — Listener Engagement and Monetization
03:51 — The Connector Concert Experience
07:00 — Broadway’s Musical Landscape
09:41 — The Art of Storytelling in Musicals
13:43 — The Three Questions Framework
23:36 — Groundbreaking Musicals: West Side Story, Company, Chorus Line
26:59 — The Genius of Marvin Hamlisch
30:05 — Challenges in the Broadway Industry
34:09 — The Importance of Digital Transformation
36:16 — Paul Gordon’s Farewell and Future Plans
41:24 — Advice for Aspiring Musical Writers
47:06 — Final Thoughts and POST-CREDIT SURPRISE Anecdote