Episode 40 - Teddy & Alice An American Musical
On July 2-6, 2026, in conjunction with the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and America250 celebrations, the Dickinson State University Blue Hawk Theatre Guild in Dickinson, North Dakota is mounting a production of the 1987 Broadway musical Teddy and Alice! Producer Sarah Crossingham and Historical Consultant William Hansard join the podcast to discuss this special event. Teddy & Alice is an original, family-friendly American musical that brings to life the relationship between President Theodore Roosevelt and his daughter, Alice Roosevelt—one of the most unconventional women of her era. Blending history, humor, and heart, the show explores leadership, legacy, family, and independence through an engaging and accessible theatrical experience.
