Lead songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, co-writer Michael R. Jackson, and executive music producer Ian Eisendrath discuss the inspirations, challenges, and achievements in creating the music for the show. They highlight the importance of the opening number 'Creatures of the Night', collaborations with Michaels and Sarah Burellis, and the process of creating high-quality music. Plus, they praise Paul Rudd and Martin Short's singing abilities and recommend Audible for captivating mysteries and audiobooks.

Michael R. Jackson, creator of 'A Strange Loop,' shares his journey to writing the award-winning musical. Kit Harrington's role in a daring production of Henry V is also discussed. The podcast delves into the challenges of creating unique Broadway shows, the impact of Tony Awards on voting sentiment, and the evolution of 'A Strange Loop' over 15 years.

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