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Josh Groban geeks out on musical theatre

Grammy-nominated singer Josh Groban talks about Stages, his album of covers inspired by Broadway and London's West End.

What do you get when you cross Broadway's most memorable songs with the musical talents of Josh Groban? Simply put: an unapologetically impassioned collection laced with the singer's striking baritone.

Groban joins Shad to discuss Stages, his new album inspired by Broadway and London's East End. The musician explains his twist on time-tested songs, why he's loved showtunes since childhood, and why he didn't feel "emotionally ready" to take on this project before now. 

WEB EXTRA | For your sharing pleasure, a couple standout quotes from Shad's interview with Josh Groban.

"I waited to record this record for a reason," says Josh Groban of his emotionally-charged album of challenging showtunes, Stages. (Fabiola Carletti/CBC)
Josh Groban has loved musical theatre since childhood, but it's life experience that has given him emotional access to the songs. (Ben Shannon/CBC )
Josh Groban appreciates one of the key demands of theatre: putting craft before ego. (Ben Shannon/CBC)