Stephen Oremus KNOWS Broadway, Music, Creativity, Collaboration, Dolly and Lots of Witches

What does it take to help create some of the most beloved musicals in Broadway history? In this unforgettable episode of ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones, acclaimed Broadway music executive Stephen Oremus—two-time Tony Award winner, two-time Grammy Award winner and Emmy-nominated music supervisor, arranger, orchestrator and conductor—takes viewers behind the curtain of "Wicked," "The Book of Mormon," "Frozen," "Kinky Boots," "Avenue Q," "9 to 5," "Smash," and many more of Broadway's biggest hits. Stephen reveals what audiences rarely see: the artistry, collaboration and relentless creativity required to bring a musical from the rehearsal room to opening night. From developing "Wicked" alongside composer Stephen Schwartz to conducting an 85-piece orchestra for the blockbuster "Wicked" films, he explains why his role has always been about serving the music, the story and the audience. Along the way, Stephen shares remarkable stories, including: • The emotional compliment he received after conducting the opening night of Wicked that he still considers one of the greatest moments of his career. • Why Dolly Parton is every bit as generous, creative and authentic as you've always imagined. • How Broadway's greatest productions are built through trust, conflict, humility and extraordinary collaboration. • Why lifelong curiosity—not having all the answers—has been a driving force behind his remarkable career. The conversation also becomes deeply personal as Randy and Stephen honor the late Bob Bohon—Stephen's father-in-law and Randall's beloved high school vocal music teacher. Their moving tribute celebrates the immeasurable influence of arts educators and reminds us that the people who quietly shape our lives often leave the most enduring legacy. Whether you're a Broadway fan, a musician, an artist, an educator, or simply someone who appreciates stories of passion, purpose and creativity, this conversation will inspire you to see collaboration—and the performing arts—in an entirely new way. "It's a beautiful, beautiful thing to not know. Every new project is an incredible rush of excitement and joy at the not knowing." — Stephen Oremus Stephen Oremus: www.instagram.com/steoremus Randall Kenneth Jones: www.RandallKennethJones.com Susan Bennett: www.SusanCBennett.com Kevin Randall Jones: www.KevinRandallJones.com The 2025 cast members for Talking Horse Productions' (Columbia, MO) presentation of “Working, A Musical” were Bob Bohon, Luca Freccia, David Hall, Ryan Deshyla Jordan, Brandon Moore, Dr. Joy Powell, Danielle Simpson, and Kate Wiegardt. The 2025 production of “Tell Me on a Sunday” at Talking Horse Productions in Columbia, Missouri, featured Adriana Diaz and Catherine Sandstedt sharing the sole leading role of Emma in a split engagement. Show photography by Lindsey Shipley Photography This episode is dedicated to the memory of G. Robert Bohon. #StephenOremus #Broadway #Wicked #TheBookOfMormon #MusicalTheatre #BroadwayMusic #BroadwayBehindTheScenes