Listen "Kelvin Reed: The journey behind the holiday musical, "True North”"
Episode Synopsis
Have you ever wished you could be a fly on the wall during the creation of a magical new holiday musical? Well, host Mike Landess is pulling back the curtains and inviting you to join us for a fascinating conversation with Kelvin Reed, the co-creator of “True North.” They chat about Reed’s lifelong love for music and how bedtime stories turned into an enchanting Broadway tale. He also shared the humorous tale of how he and his wife (and creative partner), Holly, initiated their musical journey together and how their shared passion for Christmas paved the way for “True North.”The episode takes an unexpected turn as we uncover the real-world inspirations behind “True North.” Kelvin shares part of the story of the military dad on a secret mission that formed the basis of their story, and how their director's love for Hallmark Christmas movies influenced their narrative. We also touch upon the comical side of their creative process, and pay tribute to the courage, dedication, and creativity it takes to transform an idea into a Broadway production. Join us for this heartwarming episode and gain a fresh perspective on the magic of Christmas, the joy of family traditions, and the thrill of bringing a Broadway show to life.(Show notes are automatically generated and may contain phonetic spellings and other spelling and punctuation errors. Grammar errors contained in the original recording are not typically corrected.)
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