BONNIE & CLYDE with Ivan Menchell
From A Musical Theatre Podcast by Jeffrey Scott Parsons
November 9, 2025 · 52 min · Episode 164
About this episode
The episode features an interview with Ivan Menchell discussing the musical BONNIE & CLYDE and its representation of the American experience.
Today we finish up our fall American Dream Miniseries with a surprise fourth episode dedicated to the listener requested BONNIE & CLYDE. This musical, maybe even more than the others we've covered in this miniseries, most easily represents the experience of Americans in 2025. Let that sink in for a minute! Here to discuss it is the show's book writer, Ivan Menchell (BONNIE & CLYDE, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, DEATH NOTE) who provides fascinating context regarding his approach to these legendary characters and the explanation behind the show's short Broadway run. Follow Ivan on Instagram at @ivanmenchell For more Frank Wildhorn, listen to JEKYLL & HYDE with Rebecca Spencer Join all the cool people at PATREON! for bonus episodes (including one today featuring BONNIE & CLYDE superfan Jennifer Lyn), essays, and polls. Share our episodes and videos on Instagram and TikTok. Don't forget about our TeePublic Store where the profits we receive are donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Above all, thank you for being part of this wonderful podcasting community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Jeffrey Scott Parsons
Guest: Ivan Menchell
Topics covered
- American Dream
- musical theatre
- Bonnie and Clyde
- Broadway history
- character analysis
Keywords
- Bonnie and Clyde
- musical theatre
- Ivan Menchell
- American Dream
- Broadway
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Books & works: BONNIE & CLYDE, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, DEATH NOTE, JEKYLL & HYDE
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