Listen "Broadway Stagedooring: Have Things Gone Too Far?"
Episode Synopsis
From heartfelt interactions to pushy crowds, this lesson at School of Pop dives into the tradition of Broadway stagedooring and how fan culture, entitlement, and social media have shaped its evolution.Kat is joined by content creator and podcaster Jillian Hayes to explore the history, ethics, and shifting expectations around meeting performers after the curtain closes.Plus, Kat shares real fan stories and unpacks how broader fan behaviors across TV, music, and sports reflect similar patterns.Follow School of Pop: https://www.instagram.com/schoolofpophq/ Class Notes: schoolofpop.substack.comPop Recap: https://poprecap.beehiiv.comFollow Jillian Hayes: Chapters:00:00 Introduction03:52 School Announcements (The American Music Awards, The Tony Awards, and Lorde's new single)06:10 Broadway Stagedooring Overview (History + Opinions)16:02 Conversation with Jillian Hayes51:50 Conclusion1:00:45 Extra Credit (What about "stagedooring" after a concert, television taping or sporting event?)1:03:02 Show-and-Tell: Picks (Role Model, Marina, Lorde)1:06:00 Outro
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