Behind the Music with Tyler Milicic & Charles Ligus: The Making of Like You

12/12/2025 55 min

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Episode Synopsis

Join hosts Thom and Kyle as they sit down with the creative minds behind Like You: A New Musical : writer/composer Tyler Milicic and composer/orchestrator Charles Ligus : for an in-depth, heartfelt conversation about bringing this original work to life.Like You tells the story of Evan and his new foster family as each person navigates themes of self-acceptance, love, and the meaning of found family. With 22 original songs and 14 named roles, it’s a musical that’s both expansive and deeply personal, offering something every listener can connect to.Four years after its initial conception, Tyler and Charles are nearing the finish line of their original concept album, recorded in top-tier studios with an incredible lineup of Northeast Ohio performers (and one standout drummer from across the globe). In this episode, they share the journey from early drafts to orchestrations to the final recording sessions, along with the challenges, surprises, and joy found along the way.Listen to the concept album recording on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_39HUoX3oc4ck_QmmNR_xXCkdq0Ak0-bA story about family, identity, creativity, and community — told by the artists who built it from the ground up. Tune in and discover the heart behind Like You.

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