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Content Warning: there's a long conversation of grief on both of our ends. Both of us have lost family members in the past few months. If you'd like to skip this, please go to 16:00 (we put an ad break so if you find an ad you're at the right spot!).

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After Elphaba leaves the Emerald City, things take a dark turn. And then Dorothy drops in.

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This week is a big week here cause we're doing a crossover with Emily Edwards, author and host of F*ckbois of Literature podacst to talk about Wicked. We talked about the book over there and we're gonna talk about the show over here so go check out Emily's episode based on the book, and if you're joining us from here, welcome and strap on your silver shoes and get ready to dance through this blockbuster musical!

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Oathbreakers can be found at your local or online book seller!]]>6504broadway,charlemagne,fosse,pepin,pippinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peter-pan-panto-and-the-meaning-of-christmas--63356543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63356543Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:07:51 +0000David BaxterWe take a holiday break to talk a bit about an intellectual property that includes musical theater and is associated with Christmas in England, but not necessiarly together. We're talking Peter Pan, the history of the IP, what IS a panto, and why this...4635christmas,musical,panto,peterpan,theaterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mack-and-mabel-act-2-w-emily-edwards--63002351
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Gush over the...4169broadway,musicaltheater,podcasttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sweet-charity-act-2--62091243https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62091243Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:26:08 +0000David BaxterWe're back and we're just a big brass band for daddy! Join Matt and David as we finish up Sweet Charity! Will Charity find love? Will she admit her job to Oscar? Will they ever not be trapped somewhere?2981broadway,fosse,musicaltheater,podcast,theatertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sweet-charity-act-1--61323596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61323596Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:59:12 +0000David BaxterIn this era of Brat Summer, we're gonna talk about the ultimate musical theater queen of Brat Summer, Charity Hope Valentine! Who is she? What's a taxi dancer? What is my motivation during Hey Big Spender? All of these questions and more!3570broadway,musicaltheater,podcasttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/broadway-breakdown-fall-2024--61092528https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61092528Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:19:54 +0000David BaxterIt's hot (Wait, we already did that bit) and Matt and David are looking ahead to the cooler months to see what's coming and going on big ol way that we call Broad to see what we're willing to postpone our student loan payments to buy tickets for! And...4130broadway,comingsoon,theatertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/110-in-the-shade-act-2--60862737https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60862737Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:17:33 +0000David BaxterIt's still hot in here, but at least the sun has finally gone down and we can see what happens to the townsfolk when things heat up as they cool off! Lizzie realizes things about herself and Starbuck tells some stories. And then something BIG happens...2910musicaltheater,recap,theaterfanstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/110-in-the-shade-act-1--60699605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60699605Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:33:39 +0000David BaxterIt's hot and we're all praying for rain and a break in the heat and what better way to do that then with the Harvey Schmidt, Tom Jones, and N. Richard Nash musical, 110 in the Shade! You might know this from Nash's play The Rainmaker or the movie...4276broadway,importantshows,musicaltheatertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grass-harp-act-2--60567454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60567454Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:14:42 +0000David BaxterWe're here for Act 2 of this delightful but also slightly dated little musical!2940broadway,musicaltheater,synopsistruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grass-harp-act-1--60412639https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60412639Mon, 17 Jun 2024 15:30:27 +0000David BaxterIt's the musical based off of Truman Capote's novel! The story of two sisters arguing and thus one of them deciding to live in a tree and how that affects the family didn't do well as a Broadway musical, but it seems like there might have been other...3382broadway,musicaltheatertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flora-the-red-menace-act-2--60197281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60197281Tue, 28 May 2024 12:43:09 +0000David Baxter3354musicaltheater,nostalgia,podcasttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flora-the-red-menace-act-1--60005366https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60005366Mon, 13 May 2024 15:14:26 +0000David BaxterIt's May so we're talking workers' rights! And Liza! And Kander and Ebb! It's a doozy and we're realizing this show doesn't get as much love as it deserves so check out Flora the Red Menace with us!4125kanderandebb,lizaminnelli,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,theater,theatretruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-little-night-music-act-2--59246839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59246839Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:27:36 +0000David BaxterWe're uninvited but we're still weekending in the country. Wear your hair down and get ready for act 2 of A Little Night Music! So many things happen in the space of one dinner party! Love, sex, a stunning red dress! 3553broadway,musical,musicaltheater,offbroadway,opera,sondheim,theatertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-little-night-music-act-1--59087255Fresh from the flop (at the time) that was Follies, the team of Sondheim and Prince were looking for something more ... lighthearted and decided to look to both French farces and Bergman films. And we got A Little Night Music or as Clive Barnes, renouned theater critic proclaimed, "Good God! -- an adult musical!"]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59087255Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:17:17 +0000David BaxterA podcast in the country! We wish we'd been asked! Fresh from the flop (at the time) that was Follies, the team of Sondheim and Prince were looking for something more ... lighthearted and decided to look to both French farces and Bergman films. And we...Fresh from the flop (at the time) that was Follies, the team of Sondheim and Prince were looking for something more ... lighthearted and decided to look to both French farces and Bergman films. And we got A Little Night Music or as Clive Barnes, renouned theater critic proclaimed, "Good God! -- an adult musical!"]]>5198bergman,broadway,musical,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,opera,podcast,theater,westendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/candide-act-2--58825656To hear more from Zach or to check out the Hardly Focused podcast, go check out https://hardlyfocused.com/friends]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58825656Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:24:37 +0000David BaxterLife truly is happiness indeed, except when Mercury is in Retrograde, but even then it's the best of all possible worlds! We're finishing up February with act 2 of Candide! Who dies this time? To hear more from Zach or to check out the Hardly Focused...To hear more from Zach or to check out the Hardly Focused podcast, go check out https://hardlyfocused.com/friends]]>3640musical,musicals,musicaltheater,theatertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/candide-act-1--58657079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58657079Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:55:34 +0000David BaxterLife is truly happiness indeed in that we get to talk to someone new about a great show! We're joined by Zach Ward of the Hardly Focused podcast to discuss Bernstein's Candide! Which one you ask? Well, sorta, all of them? What do you mean all of them?...3622bernstein,broadway,candide,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,offbroadway,podcast,voltaire,westendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sound-of-music-act-ii--58130858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58130858Wed, 27 Dec 2023 14:48:55 +0000David BaxterWe're back from trapaizing around the Austrian foothills in curtain clothes and we're ready to tackle the incoming Nazi take over! It's time for Act II of The Sound of Music! Happy Holidays!2439broadway,episode,musicaltheater,nationaltour,offbroadway,podcast,rogersandhammerstein,theater,theatre,thewestendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sound-of-music-act-1--57997523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57997523Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:27:27 +0000David BaxterIt's a holiday tradition! Somewhere! We finding out what we can't face and deal with those who are sixteen going on seventeen. Come join us as we trek through the Austrian Alps with the Sound of Music!!3639broadway,episode,musical,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,podcast,rogersandhammerstein,theater,thewestendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guys-dolls-act-2--57830260https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57830260Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:52:55 +0000David BaxterWe're all still getting over our psychosomatic colds and it's time for act 2 of Guys and Dolls!!! When we last left our cast, Sarah had ceremoniously broke it off with Sky, Adalaide was waiting for Nathan to settle down, and the various gangsters of...2317broadway,frankloesser,musical,musicaltheater,offbroadway,thewestendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guys-dolls-act-1--57653859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57653859Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:10:57 +0000David BaxterIt's November so our thoughts start heading towards warmer climates. Havana, especially! We're doing act 1 of the powerhouse, Guys & Dolls! So grab your dice and your bushels and your medical journals!2760broadway,frankloesser,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,theater,westendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rocky-horror-show-act-2--57458709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57458709Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:52:39 +0000David BaxterBrad and Janet are spending the night over at the Frankestein place and things take a turn. Not that they weren't already. Touch A Touch A Touch A Touch Me cause we're doing Act 2 of The Rocky Horror Show!2713broadway,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,rockyhorror,theater,westendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rocky-horror-show-act-1--57253719https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57253719Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:12:01 +0000David BaxterWho's Rocky Horror? Will Janet and Brad make it to Doctor Scott's? What does toast have to do with any of this anyway? We're talking about the cult show to end all cult movies or something hyperbolic like that! Put on your tap shoes and get ready to...3933broadway,frankenfurter,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,rockyhorror,theater,westendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/funny-girl-act-2-with-robbie-rozelle--56963883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56963883Wed, 27 Sep 2023 19:29:02 +0000David BaxterWe get off the tug boat in Montecarlo and are ready for Ramin's abs and Omar's smile. What happens to Fanny once she gives up on fame for love? Will she stay away from the stage? All this and more with this month's special guest, Robbie Rozelle!! You...3456broadway,fannybrice,follies,musical,musicaltheater,offbroadway,theater,vaudeville,westend,ziegfieldtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/funny-girl-act-1-with-robbie-rozelle--56779609You can find Thank You Five on Twitter at thankyoufivepod. Please leave a five star review or rating on your favorite podcatcher!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56779609Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:12:21 +0000David BaxterDon't tell us not to live, cause we're doing Funny Girl!!! International cabaret superstar Robbie Rozelle. We talk about everything from Taylor Dayne to Deborah Gibson. You can follow Robbie on all platforms at divarobbie. You can find Thank You Five...You can find Thank You Five on Twitter at thankyoufivepod. Please leave a five star review or rating on your favorite podcatcher!]]>4062barbarastreisand,broadway,musical,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,theater,westendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sweeney-todd-act-2-w-alyssa-dyksterhouse--56205231If you want to listen to Oh Malort or know more about Chicago History, please give the Oh Malort podcast a follow on twitter and instagram at OhMalortPod and Alyssa on twitter and instagram adyksterhouse. You can listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-oh-malort/id1684738593?i=1000610743411

You can find Thank You Five on Twitter at thankyoufivepod. Please leave a five star review or rating on your favorite podcatcher!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56205231Tue, 25 Jul 2023 03:33:49 +0000David BaxterWe're back with more pies and more shaving and more mayhem. Will Sweeney's plan come to fruition? Will Anthony rescue Johanna? How many versions to these parlor songs are there?!!! If you want to listen to Oh Malort or know more about Chicago History,...If you want to listen to Oh Malort or know more about Chicago History, please give the Oh Malort podcast a follow on twitter and instagram at OhMalortPod and Alyssa on twitter and instagram adyksterhouse. You can listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-oh-malort/id1684738593?i=1000610743411

You can find Thank You Five on Twitter at thankyoufivepod. Please leave a five star review or rating on your favorite podcatcher!]]>4891broadway,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,stephensondheim,sweeneytodd,theater,thewestendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sweeney-todd-act-1-w-alyssa-dyksterhouse--56070532
You can find Thank You Five on Twitter at thankyoufivepod. Please leave a five star review or rating on your favorite podcatcher!
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56070532Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:47:48 +0000David BaxterWe're joined by Alyssa Dyksterhouse of the wonderful Oh Malort podcast to talk about Stephen Sondheim's macabre murder musical, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street! Sure it's long, but it's a great episode and a great show that currently...
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]]>7307broadway,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,offbroadway,stephensondheim,sweeneytodd,theater,theatre,westendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-prom-act-2--55159790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55159790Mon, 26 Jun 2023 23:07:33 +0000David BaxterWe're finishing Pride Month with act 2 of The Prom!!! It's a little shorter but so are most act 2s! Happy Pride everyone and enjoy!2252broadway,musical,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadwaytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-prom-act-1--54356507
Follow us on Twitter at @thankyoufivepod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54356507Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:17:30 +0000David BaxterHappy Pride everyone!!! We're doing this month with The Prom so get your dresses and tuxes and flower arrangements and get ready to awkwardly slow dance to The End of the Road! Or whatever the kids are dancing to these days! Follow us on Twitter at...
Follow us on Twitter at @thankyoufivepod]]>3831broadway,musical,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,pride,pridemonthtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hairspray-act-2--54045147https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54045147Tue, 30 May 2023 19:13:59 +0000David BaxterWe're in the Big Dollhouse and we can't live Without Love. But all isn't lost because even though Amber Von Tussle is a giant Cootie, You Can't Stop The Beat. It's act 2 of Hairspray! Join us as we find out if the Corny Collins show is finally going...3299broadway,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,thewestendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hairspray-act-1--53996502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53996502Thu, 25 May 2023 19:14:45 +0000David BaxterMovies made of musicals continue! We're doing Hairspray! Love your hair, hope it wins! What does a plucky girl from the wrong part of Baltimore do when she wants to dance on TV but no one will let her? Side note, there is a discussion of race and...4284broadway,disney,johnwaters,musical,musicaltheater,musicaltheatretruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cabaret-act-2-with-nathan-and-peter-from-the-gospel-of-musical-theatre--53562789Thank You, Five on Twitter: @thankyoufivepod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53562789Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:57:51 +0000David BaxterMatt and David are joined by Peter and Nathan from The Gospel of Musical Theatre to talk about Cabaret! What did it mean then? What does it mean now? Just how attractive IS Michael York? We cover it all, with a lot of fascinating information about the...Thank You, Five on Twitter: @thankyoufivepod]]>5640broadway,cabaret,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,theater,theatre,thewestendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cabaret-act-1-with-nathan-and-peter-from-the-gospel-of-musical-theatre--53427855Thank You, Five on Twitter: @thankyoufivepod
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53427855Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:52:46 +0000David BaxterMatt and David are joined by Peter and Nathan from The Gospel of Musical Theatre to talk about Cabaret! What did it mean then? What does it mean now? Just how attractive IS Michael York? We cover it all, with a lot of fascinating information about the...Thank You, Five on Twitter: @thankyoufivepod
]]>5913broadway,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,podcast,theater,westendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matilda-act-2--53265828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53265828Mon, 20 Mar 2023 16:47:18 +0000David BaxterSchool is coming to an end (it's not) and so is Matilda. Now that she has powers, how will she use them? And what became of the arcobat and the escapologist in her story? And what about the Russians Mr Wormwood was trying to sell to?3803broadway,musical,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,westendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matilda-act-1--53111989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53111989Mon, 06 Mar 2023 18:04:49 +0000David BaxterWe're back! And even though it's March, we've decided we're going to the movies this year! What does that mean? Musicals that have a movie adaptation (That we haven't done. There's a lot of movie musicals out there...). So we're starting with...3715broadway,marawilson,matilda,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,roalddahl,timminchin,westendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jan-2023-what-s-coming-what-s-going-where-are-we--52533432
Matt and David take a small moment to talk about where Broadway is at, right now, with all the closings going on.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52533432Tue, 24 Jan 2023 23:18:35 +0000David Baxterupfront, the audio is abit wonky and we didn't realize until it was too late to do anything, but it's not the worst thing and is still listenable, but it's cool if it gets to be too much! Matt and David take a small moment to talk about where...
Matt and David take a small moment to talk about where Broadway is at, right now, with all the closings going on.]]>3016broadway,musicaltheater,offbroadway,theater,theatretruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beauty-and-the-beast-act-2-with-roberta-blevins--52228331]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52228331Mon, 19 Dec 2022 20:27:06 +0000David BaxterWe're joined by the incredible Roberta Blevins to talk about the second act of the premier Disney Broadway musical, Beauty and the Beast! You can find more about Roberta, including her instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and podcast at https://robertablevins.com/]]>5616beautyandthebeast,broadway,disney,disneybroadway,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,offbroadway,theatretruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beauty-and-the-beast-act-1-with-roberta-blevins--52120511https://robertablevins.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52120511Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:26:27 +0000David BaxterWe're joined by the incredible Roberta Blevins to talk about the premier Disney Broadway musical, Beauty and the Beast! You can find more about Roberta, including her instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and podcast at https://robertablevins.com/https://robertablevins.com/]]>4960beautyandthebeast,broadway,disney,musicals,musicaltheater,offbroadway,theater,theatre,tombosleytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/damn-yankees-act-2--51683242https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51683242Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:47:42 +0000David BaxterWho's got the pain when we do Act 2 of Damn Yankees?! Joe rethinks his plans for the Washington Senators and Applegate has plans for Joe. Will Joe get the upperhand or will he loose his immortal soul?!B3171bobfossee,broadway,gwenvernon,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,theatertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/damn-yankees-act-1--51545947https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51545947Wed, 12 Oct 2022 01:29:55 +0000David BaxterFor October, we're tackling the 1955 musical about selling your soul just for baseball. We don't understand that motive but still. It's time to give Lola what she wants and it's not those Damn Yankees!!3617bobfosse,broadway,gwenverdon,musical,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadwaytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/closer-than-ever-act-2--51160221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51160221Tue, 06 Sep 2022 15:16:21 +0000David BaxterWe finish up the review show Closer Than Ever, including the songs Patterns and If I Sing, aka musical theater school standards!3320broadway,music,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,singing,theatertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/closer-than-ever-act-1--51022665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51022665Thu, 25 Aug 2022 01:47:47 +0000David BaxterWe're taking a small break to do a revue show! Closer Than Ever is a theater school staple, and today, we break down the vignettes and history of the show!3059acting,broadway,music,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,singing,theater,theatretruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pirates-of-penzance-act-2-with-jodie-and-amanda-of-we-love-to-hate-everything--50870577https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-love-to-hate-everything/id1387310266
and the Total Request Pod at https://www.patreon.com/trpod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50870577Wed, 10 Aug 2022 02:27:12 +0000David BaxterWe're joined by Amanda and Jodie of multiple podcasts to go back in time to finish up the Pirates of Penzance!!! You can find more about Amanda and Jodie at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-love-to-hate-everything/id1387310266 and the Total...https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-love-to-hate-everything/id1387310266
and the Total Request Pod at https://www.patreon.com/trpod]]>4309broadway,musical,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,operetta,theater,theatre,westendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-state-of-the-broadway--50711886https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50711886Tue, 26 Jul 2022 02:36:59 +0000David BaxterWe're taking a very minor break as we ran into some technical difficulties but this gives us a great chance to talk about some of the latest gossip!!! We'll be back with Act 2 before you know it!!3323broadway,funnygirl,intothewoods,kimberlyakimbo,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,theaterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pirates-of-penzance-act-1-with-jodie-and-amanda-of-we-love-to-hate-everything--50543116https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-love-to-hate-everything/id1387310266]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50543116Tue, 12 Jul 2022 02:46:40 +0000David BaxterWe're joined by Amanda and Jodie of multiple podcasts to go back in time to the Pirates of Penzance!!! If you think this is an old fashioned and outdated musical, you're not wrong but that doesn't mean it's not funny and not worth listening to!!! You...https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-love-to-hate-everything/id1387310266]]>5252broadway,gands,gilbertandsullivan,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,opera,operetta,westendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/falsettos-act-2--50272074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50272074Tue, 21 Jun 2022 02:58:54 +0000David BaxterWe finish Pride Month with act two (or three?) of Falsettos, the 2/3rds of the whole Marvin/In Trousers trilogy. Marvin and Whizzer have broken up. Marvin and Trina are planning Jason's bar mitzvah and tensions are high. And since this is about gay...3616broadway,musical,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,williamfinntruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/falsettos-act-1--50095556https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50095556Tue, 07 Jun 2022 02:49:42 +0000David BaxterIt's Pride Month!! So we're traveling back to the late 70s to see the coming out and relationship story of a terrible human being and his therapist and the people he screws over! Just in time for Pride!3875broadway,carollecarmelo,chipzien,christianborle,musical,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,williamfinntruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anything-goes-act-2--49915601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49915601Tue, 24 May 2022 02:28:07 +0000David BaxterIn olden days, Public Enemy Number One couldn't make the boat so Billy snuck on to try and win the heart of Hope. Much shenanigans ensued and are about to ensue.3991broadway,coleporter,ethelmerman,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,theater,theatre,westendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anything-goes-act-1--49740428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49740428Tue, 10 May 2022 11:39:10 +0000David BaxterWe're traveling back in time, y'all! Cole Porter's epic jaunt was originally supposed to be about a shipwreck, but then an actual shipwreck happened and everyone thought it would bit a bit gauche. So we ended up this show about costume switches,...4572anythinggoes,broadway,coleporter,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadwaytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunday-in-the-park-with-george-act-2-with-james-higgins--49545477https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49545477Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:32:20 +0000David BaxterWe're back with friend of the pod, James Higgins to go over Act 2 of Sunday in the Park with George. We're talking themes and music theory but don't let that scare you as it's utterly fascinating and might just change how you view this show, even if...5958bernadettepeters,broadway,mandypatinkin,musical,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,sondheim,westendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunday-in-the-park-with-george-act-1-with-james-higgins--49398966https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49398966Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:23:10 +0000David BaxterIt's April so it's time to head outside and enjoy the sunshine! And the park! And George!! Sondheim's work of art about making art! We're joined by Matt's fiance and composer James Higgins to talk about Sunday in the Park with George and all the...7276bernadettepeters,broadway,mandypatinkin,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,stephensondheim,theater,westendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-christ-superstar-act-2-with-claire-willett--49225846If you want to check out more of Claire's works, go to http://clairewillettwrites.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49225846Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:33:22 +0000David BaxterWe end this month with the second act of Jesus Christ Superstar with special guest, Claire Willett! It's ALW's opus about the last week of Jesus, told in sung through rock opera style and we have a LOT to say. If you want to check out more of...If you want to check out more of Claire's works, go to http://clairewillettwrites.com/]]>8681andrewlloydweber,broadway,jesuschristsuperstar,musical,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,timrice,westendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-christ-superstar-act-1-with-claire-willett--48979383http://clairewillettwrites.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48979383Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:34:40 +0000David BaxterWe're joined by playwright, author, and internet celebrity Claire Willett to talk about Jesus Christ Superstar!!! We have a lot to say, but, trust us, it's worth it!!! If you want to check out more of Claire's works, go to http://clairewillettwrites.com/http://clairewillettwrites.com/]]>9192andrewlloydweber,broadway,jesuschristsuperstar,johnlegend,melaniec,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,sarabareilles,timrice,westendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wizard-of-oz-act-2-w-justin-peavey-of-the-wonderful-recap-of-oz-podcast--48824779Make sure to subscribe and leave a five star review and share with your friends!!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48824779Tue, 22 Feb 2022 03:15:41 +0000David BaxterWe're back!! Well, mostly. Some of us aren't here mentally, though we're all physically here! Let's head back to OZ to see what happens after ... it all. For more Oz recaps, check out linktr.ee/OzRecap Make sure to subscribe and leave a five star...Make sure to subscribe and leave a five star review and share with your friends!!]]>4876broadway,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,royalshakespearecompany,westendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wizard-of-oz-act-1-w-justin-peavey-of-the-wonderful-recap-of-oz-podcast--48630371Make sure to subscribe and leave a five star review and share with your friends!!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48630371Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:43:29 +0000David BaxterWe're joined by Justin Peavey, from the Wonderful Recap of Oz podcast, to talk about The Wizard of Oz!!! Which one? Well, it's a long yellow brick road to get to the stage production you've probably seen, so there's a lot to talk about, even though...Make sure to subscribe and leave a five star review and share with your friends!!]]>5818broadway,judygarland,lfrankbaum,offbroadway,westend,wizardofoz,yellowbrickroadtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-loves-me-act-2--48425295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48425295Mon, 24 Jan 2022 15:12:15 +0000David BaxterOnce again, content note, this show does deal with the aftermath of attempted self harm. Matt and David tackle the second act of the delightful little musical cigarette box that is She Loves Me. Will George and Amalia's fight mean they never reveal...3165broadway,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,westendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-loves-me-act-1--48244826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48244826Tue, 11 Jan 2022 03:25:42 +0000David BaxterWe dive into 2022 with a blast from the past! It's She Loves Me! Take a trip into this musical with a long history on the stage before it was ever set to music. EDIT: This show does deal with self harm. Please be careful and we will understand if you...4042barbaracook,broadway,jerrybock,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,sheldonharnicktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mame-act-2--48073543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48073543Mon, 27 Dec 2021 16:12:03 +0000David BaxterWe need a little Christmas even though it's after Christmas! Mame is married and back to being wealthy and now it's time to check in with Patrick while Mame goes on a honeymoon. Spend your mid holiday break with us!2730angelalansbury,beaarthur,broadway,jerryherman,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadwaytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mame-act-1--47912037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47912037Tue, 14 Dec 2021 02:27:57 +0000David BaxterWhat we need is a little Christmas, right this very minute, and you know who's gonna provide that? It's Mame!!!! The star vehicle for Angela Lansbury and the show that showed us that Bea Arthur was NEVER in the chorus is here to close out the year in...4214angelalansbury,beaarthur,broadway,jerryherman,mame,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,theater,westendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/city-of-angels-act-2--47600256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47600256Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:28:19 +0000David BaxterMatt and David finish up Act 2 of City of Angels! Who did the deed and what will happen to Stone and Stine?!! Grab your Ovaltine and sit by the radio to find out!4314broadway,cycoleman,filmnoire,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadwaytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/city-of-angels-act-1--47372836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47372836Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:15:01 +0000David BaxterWe start our November journey into a musical with a musical we're REALLY thankful for. Cy Coleman's City of Angels. 40's jazz and black and white movies and quippy one liners about the state of L.A.!4082broadway,cycoleman,filmnoire,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,tonyawards,tonywinner,westendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jekyll-and-hyde-act-2--47154503https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47154503Tue, 26 Oct 2021 01:46:28 +0000David BaxterMatt and David finish up Act 2 of Jekyll and Hyde. We find a New Life in some Murder, Murder, and proceed to play a Dangerous Game before getting into the finale Confrontation and reprising Facade for the 100th time.4228alleytheater,anthonywarlow,broadway,frankwildhorn,houston,lindaeder,musicalmonday,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,robertcucciolitruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jekyll-and-hyde-act-1--46817234https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46817234Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:55:10 +0000David BaxterWe're starting up spooky season with Broadway's Gothic Thriller Musical! This show is chock full of adaptations and character changes and song changes and revivals and international recordings! Get ready for a roller coaster of gothic proportions!4863anthonywarlow,broadway,carolleecarmelo,davidhasslehoff,frankwildhorn,lindaeder,offbroadway,robertcucciolitruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2021-nyc-covid-post-mortem--46716738https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46716738Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:51:21 +0000David BaxterWe're taking a small break this week to talk about what's coming back, what's already come back, what's coming up, and what we've sadly lost in Broadway and Off Broadway worlds.4226broadway,musical,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadwaytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/six-the-musical-with-dr-sarah-ifft-decker--46498368https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46498368Mon, 13 Sep 2021 13:04:27 +0000David BaxterBroadway is coming back and we're back with Sarah Ifft Decker of the Media-Eval podcast!!! If you don't know, it's a musical about the six wives of Henry VIII, who have all decided to form a girl group, and are now on tour! We talk a LOT about history...7172henryviii,musical,musicalmondays,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,six,sixthemusicaltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-music-man-act-2--46299323https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46299323Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:11:19 +0000David BaxterMatt and David finish up The Music Man! The Wells Fargo Wagon has come and gone and it's time for the Shipoopi! Grab your Greecian urns and get ready!3508broadway,meredithwilson,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadwaytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-music-man-act-1--46114127https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46114127Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:29:50 +0000David BaxterMatt and David take a look at Meredith Wilson's The Music Man. You've probably heard of this. And you've probably had opinions about the upcoming revival. Well, let's take a look at the show itself!5257barbaracook,broadway,hughjackman,meredithwilson,musical,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,roberpreston,shirleyjones,suttonfoster,themusicmantruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying-act-2-with-marc-bonanni-from-broadway-by-ghostlight--45756727https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7d1YnPq5Wk3J9T6Rmo05jQ and on Twitter @BwayGhostlight]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45756727Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:09:59 +0000David BaxterMarc from the YouTube channel Broadway by Ghostlight joins us as we finish off How To Succeed! Come for the history lesson, stay for the side tracks! Follow Broadway by Ghostlight on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7d1YnPq5Wk3J9T6Rmo05jQ...https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7d1YnPq5Wk3J9T6Rmo05jQ and on Twitter @BwayGhostlight]]>3870andersoncooper,bobfosse,broadway,danielradcliffe,frankloesser,johnlarroquette,lilliaswhite,matthewbroderick,meganmullaly,offbroadwaytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying-act-1-with-marc-bonanni-from-broadway-by-ghostlight--45593719https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7d1YnPq5Wk3J9T6Rmo05jQ and on Twitter @BwayGhostlight]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45593719Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:14:16 +0000David BaxterMarc from the YouTube channel Broadway by Ghostlight joins us to talk How to Succeed...! We talk about the origins of the show, it's successive Broadway revivals, the time you saw it in high school, and the history of Stouffer's frozen lasagna. Follow...https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7d1YnPq5Wk3J9T6Rmo05jQ and on Twitter @BwayGhostlight]]>6700broadway,musical,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadwaytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hadestown-act-2-with-brendon-from-wait-in-the-wings--45384669https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY7Jl1lllZlRhc568dGXrfg]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45384669Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:52:53 +0000David BaxterMatt and David are joined by Brendon from the Wait in the Wings YouTube channel!! Just in time for the weather here to get uncomfortably warm... We're back and talking about Hadestown and cats and things! Grab your ticket for this road to Hell! Follow...https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY7Jl1lllZlRhc568dGXrfg]]>4592ambergray,anaismitchell,andredeshields,broadway,evanoblezada,hadestown,offbroadway,reevecarneytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hadestown-act-1-with-brendon-from-wait-in-the-wings--45198458https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY7Jl1lllZlRhc568dGXrfg]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45198458Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:37:56 +0000David BaxterMatt and David are joined by Brendon from the Wait in the Wings YouTube channel!! Just in time for the weather here to get uncomfortably warm... We talk Hadestown from it's conception and early studio album to where it is now as we break down act 1....https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY7Jl1lllZlRhc568dGXrfg]]>6091ambergray,anaismitchell,andredeshields,broadway,evanoblezada,hadestown,offbroadway,patrickpage,reevecarneytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fantasticks-with-roberta-lipp-from-they-coined-it--45001628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45001628Mon, 24 May 2021 12:35:00 +0000David BaxterRoberta Lipp, cohost of They Coined It: A Mad Men Podcast, joins us to talk about the much maligned, often performed, and greatly misunderstood masterpiece that is The Fantasticks! You can follow Roberta on Twitter and Clubhouse at @robertalipp and...6942broadway,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,thefantasickstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/company-act-2-with-nick-and-colin-from-the-bsa-podcast--44745908@colindrucker_ on Instagram.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44745908Tue, 11 May 2021 01:58:41 +0000David BaxterMatt and David are joined, once more, by Colin and Nick from the BSA Podcast. We finish up Company, and go over one of the most iconic musical theater scenes out there. If you like what you hear, please leave a 5 star review and share with your...@colindrucker_ on Instagram.]]>6862annakendrick,broadway,company,elainestritch,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,pattilupone,sondheim,stephensondheimtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/company-act-1-with-nick-and-colin-from-the-bsa-podcast--44501657@colindrucker_ on Instagram.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44501657Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:51:00 +0000David BaxterMatt and David are joined by Nick and Colin from the BSA Podcast to talk about Sondheim's Company! We all queen out over our favorite songs, characters, and David makes the startling discovery they might actually like this show! You can find more...@colindrucker_ on Instagram.]]>5418broadway,elainestritch,musical,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,pattilupone,raulesparza,stephensondheimtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dramaturgy-with-amy-marie-seidel--44311996https://www.amymarieseidel.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44311996Tue, 13 Apr 2021 03:16:19 +0000David BaxterWe take a break to talk about dramaturgy with Amy Marie Seidel! What is dramaturgy and what does a dramaturg do? Take a break to find out with us!!! To find out more about Amy, please visit her website https://www.amymarieseidel.comhttps://www.amymarieseidel.com]]>5320broadway,dramaturg,dramaturgy,muscial,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadwaytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camelot-act-2-with-dr-dr-sarah-ifft-decker-from-media-eval-podcast--44001167For more information about Media-Eval, please go to @mediaevalpod on Twitter!d@BAx886]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44001167Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:10:52 +0000David BaxterMatt and David are joined by Dr. Sarah Ifft Decker of the Media-Eval podcast to talk about Camelot! Mordred shows up and injects some life into the constant long gazes of romance that's going on. Also, Guinevere makes a major decision about her hair....For more information about Media-Eval, please go to @mediaevalpod on Twitter!d@BAx886]]>6679broadway,julieandrews,lernerandloewe,musical,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,richardburton,richardharris,robertgoulettruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camelot-act-1-with-dr-dr-sarah-ifft-decker-from-media-eval-podcast--43788870For more information about Media-Eval, please go to @mediaevalpod on Twitter!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43788870Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:47:04 +0000David BaxterMatt and David are joined by Dr. Sarah Ifft Decker of the Media-Eval podcast to talk about Camelot! Staring Julie Andrews, Richard Burton, and Robert Goulet, this musical influenced the way we view the Kennedy administration, and has a large number of...For more information about Media-Eval, please go to @mediaevalpod on Twitter!]]>5568broadway,julieandrews,kingarthur,lernerandloewe,medieval,mosshart,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,robertgoulettruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/les-miserables-act-2-with-christine-from-footnoting-history--43591181https://www.christinecaccipuoti.com/ and make check out Footnoting History at Footnotinghistory.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43591181Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:51:13 +0000David BaxterMatt and David finish off the Longest Musical with special guest Christine from Footnoting History!!! Who lives? Who dies? Who came back after intermission? You can find out more about Christine at https://www.christinecaccipuoti.com/ and make check...https://www.christinecaccipuoti.com/ and make check out Footnoting History at Footnotinghistory.com]]>5403cosette,fantine,javert,lesmis,lesmiserables,marius,musical,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,thewestend,valjean,westendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/les-miseables-act-1-with-christine-from-footnoting-history--43346232https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43346232Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:27:18 +0000David BaxterMatt and David are joined by Christine from the Footnoting History podcast to talk about Les Mis! It's a long ride, so buckle up and get comfortable! We talk the origins, Patti Lupone, Gavroche, and Norm Lewis forgetting his lyrics. Just, if you can...6559history,lesmis,lesmiserables,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,normlewis,pattylupone,victorhugotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hello-dolly-act-2--42498742https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42498742Tue, 15 Dec 2020 13:00:45 +0000David BaxterPut on your Sunday clothes cause we're finishing up talking about Dolly!!! Matt and David talk about the second act and the movie that killed off the movie musical for a time!2441barbarastreisand,bettemidler,broadway,carolchanning,hellodolly,jerryherman,musicaltheater,offbroadway,pearlbailey,theater,theatretruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hello-dolly-act-1--42239294https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42239294Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:01:13 +0000David BaxterWell, HEEEEEEEELLLLLLOOOOOOO Matt and David! We're taking it back a while to talk about the show that was briefly the longest running show on Broadway and who's movie adaptation tanked the movie musical for a generation! Also, yes, Cornelius is 28 and...2717barbarastreisand,bettemidler,broadway,carolchanning,davidhydepierce,eileenbrennan,jerryherman,michaelcrawford,michaelstewart,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadwaytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carrie-act-2-w-out-for-blood-podcast--42000075https://www.outforbloodpodcast.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42000075Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:04:54 +0000David BaxterWe finish up the musical Carrie with special guests from the Out for Blood podcast!!! Follow them and subscribe for more information! https://www.outforbloodpodcast.com/https://www.outforbloodpodcast.com/]]>5245broadway,musicals,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,theatertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carrie-the-musical-act-1-w-out-for-blood-podcast--41757208https://www.outforbloodpodcast.com/ and give them a subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and give them a follow on social media!!! And then sit back and telekinetically get yourself ready for the prom!!!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41757208Mon, 02 Nov 2020 14:05:11 +0000David BaxterThis month, Matt and David are joined by SUPER special guests Chris and Holly of the upcoming Out for Blood Podcast!!! We're talking about the famous/infamous Broadway flop Carrie: The Musical! Please find out more about the Out for Blood podcast at...https://www.outforbloodpodcast.com/ and give them a subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and give them a follow on social media!!! And then sit back and telekinetically get yourself ready for the prom!!!]]>5283broadway,broadwayflops,carrie,carriethemusical,kenmendelbaum,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadwaytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-guest-bobby-heglin-taylor--41533692https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41533692Mon, 19 Oct 2020 13:51:07 +0000David BaxterMatt and David sit down with Bobby Hedglin-Taylor to talk about all things circus, Broadway, reality TV, COVID, and his upcoming book!! You can follow him on instagram at @flyingbobby and @bobbyhedglintaylor and on twitter at @Ywalkwhenucnfly5686broadway,circus,cooking,covidcooking,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,performing,realitytv,theatertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-phantom-of-the-opera-act-2-ft-anthony-oliveira--41305678https://linktr.ee/meakoopa continue the journey through Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, and in the mean time take a meandering path to talk about Rufus Wainwright, Neil Gaiman, various operas, and Fun Home.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41305678Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:06:31 +0000David BaxterMatt, David, and Anthony Oliveira https://linktr.ee/meakoopa continue the journey through Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, and in the mean time take a meandering path to talk about Rufus Wainwright, Neil Gaiman, various operas, and Fun...https://linktr.ee/meakoopa continue the journey through Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, and in the mean time take a meandering path to talk about Rufus Wainwright, Neil Gaiman, various operas, and Fun Home.]]>7121andrewlloydwebber,broadway,joelschumacher,musical,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,opera,phantom,phantomoftheopera,phantomonbroadway,rufuswainwright,thebechdeltesttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-phantom-of-the-opera-act-1-ft-anthony-oliveira--41039916https://linktr.ee/meakoopa to discuss Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. Is this truly one of the best pieces of musical theater? At what age were we all blasted in the face with the overture to never be the same again? How much of the story is autobiographical to Webber and Brightman (all of it)? We attempt to answer all this, and more (Should Meg be singing Buquet's Magical Lasso number? Yes) as we meander on a horse into the depths of the Paris Opera House.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41039916Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:12:54 +0000David BaxterMatt and David are joined by a special guest, Anthony Oliveira https://linktr.ee/meakoopa to discuss Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. Is this truly one of the best pieces of musical theater? At what age were we all blasted in the face...https://linktr.ee/meakoopa to discuss Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. Is this truly one of the best pieces of musical theater? At what age were we all blasted in the face with the overture to never be the same again? How much of the story is autobiographical to Webber and Brightman (all of it)? We attempt to answer all this, and more (Should Meg be singing Buquet's Magical Lasso number? Yes) as we meander on a horse into the depths of the Paris Opera House.]]>6693andrewlloydwebber,broadway,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,phantom,phantomoftheopera,phantomoftheoperabroadway,sarahbrightman,thewestendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/once-on-this-island--40788317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40788317Wed, 09 Sep 2020 02:14:34 +0000David BaxterMatt and David take a moment to reflect on a charming one act musical based on 1985 novel My Love, My Love; or, The Peasant Girl by Rosa Guy, and Hans Christian Anderson's The Little Mermaid. Set in the French Antilles, a young girl has to decide what...4288ahrensandflaherty,broadway,lynnahrens,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,stephenflahertytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ragtime-act-2--40244842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40244842Mon, 10 Aug 2020 11:33:30 +0000David BaxterMatt and David finish off their journey of Ragtime! What happens? Who dies? Who lives? Is there a weird time skip in the show?3163broadway,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,ragtimetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ragtime-act-1--39999311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39999311Mon, 27 Jul 2020 12:18:52 +0000David BaxterThis week, Matt and David are talking Ragtime. The book, the movie, the musical, and it's lengthy act 1. And why Evelyn Nesbit could have her own bio-musical. Take a journey to the past, and no, this won't be our only Anastasia reference.6157audramcdonald,brianstokesmitchell,broadway,emmagoldman,evelynnesbit,harryhoudini,jpmorgan,marinmazzie,musicalmondays,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,ragtime,showtunestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/costuming-with-jennifer-jacob--39346639https://www.costumeindustrycoalition.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39346639Mon, 13 Jul 2020 12:40:41 +0000David BaxterMatt and David sit down with Jennifer Jacob to discuss costuming and a bunch of other theater things!!! You can follow Jennifer on instagram at @jifjacob77 and find more about the Costume Industry Coalition at https://www.costumeindustrycoalition.com/https://www.costumeindustrycoalition.com/]]>5717broadway,costume,costuming,design,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,sewing,theater,theatretruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/assassins--34456690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34456690Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:36:18 +0000David BaxterDuring this time of political unrest, Matt and David take a look at Stephen Sondheim's musical about folks who have decided, successfully or not, to kill a president.4881assassins,broadway,musicaltheater,nealpatrickharris,offbroadway,sondheim,stephensondheimtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/secret-garden-act-2--30732755In light of what's going on across the globe with Black Lives Matter, here are a few links, though we also suggest you see what's going on in your neighborhood and how you can assist/donate.
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bailfunds
https://www.lgbtqfund.org/
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/george-floyd-protests-bail-funds-police-brutality-black-lives-matter-1008259/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30732755Mon, 15 Jun 2020 03:18:41 +0000David BaxterPart two of our cross over episode with Molly Likovich from Classic Faultlines. You can follow Classic Faultlines on Twitter at @cflpod and on Instagram @classicfaultlines. In light of what's going on across the globe with Black Lives Matter, here...In light of what's going on across the globe with Black Lives Matter, here are a few links, though we also suggest you see what's going on in your neighborhood and how you can assist/donate.
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bailfunds
https://www.lgbtqfund.org/
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/george-floyd-protests-bail-funds-police-brutality-black-lives-matter-1008259/]]>3532broadway,daisyegan,franceshodgsonburrett,mandypatinkin,musical,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,thesecretgardentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/secret-garden-act-1--28806989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28806989Mon, 01 Jun 2020 12:34:53 +0000David BaxterMatt and David are joined by a special guest for a cross-over episode! Molly Livkovich from the Classic Faultlines podcast helps us break down The Secret Garden! David was recently a guest on theirs about the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett. You can...4889broadway,daisyegan,franceshodgsonburrett,lilyseyes,mandypatinkin,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,rebeccaluker,thesecretgardentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annie-the-cradle-will-rock-acts-2--27662921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27662921Mon, 18 May 2020 13:02:34 +0000David BaxterExperimental episode, part 2!!!! David and Matt continue their journey with Annie and The Cradle Will Rock!! In addition to going down a million and one tangents, but that's why you love us!!!!4657annie,broadway,daddywarbucks,littleorphanannie,mistermister,musicaltheater,orsonwelles,theater,thecradlewillrocktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annie-the-cradle-will-rock-acts-1--26689612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26689612Mon, 04 May 2020 12:35:59 +0000David BaxterWe're trying something new today!!! Both Annie and The Cradle Will Rock take place during the Depression, and both were written during big economic down swings. One's super perky and uplifting and the other was banned from being performed by the WPA....3216annie,broadway,charlesstrouse,cradlewillrock,marcblitzstein,martincharnin,musicalmondays,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,offbroadway,orsonwelles,theaterhistory,thomasmeehantruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-act-2--25472998https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25472998Tue, 14 Apr 2020 04:01:38 +0000David BaxterWe're getting our act together and throwing it in... wait, wrong show!! Apologies for the delays, dear listeners, but Covid is making life both more complicated while also having more free time, which also means more depression!!! But we're hear to...3172broadway,cycoleman,lilliaswhite,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,pamelaisaacstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-act-1--24228706https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24228706Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:27:51 +0000David BaxterWe're still here! Kinda! But this week, we bring you a special treat in which we talk about Cy Coleman's lesser known 90s show, The Life. A traditional musical about sex workers isn't exactly what you'd imagine, but in the world of musical theater,...4794broadway,cycoleman,lilliaswhite,musical,musicaltheater,offbroadway,oliviacoleman,rosieodonnelltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/into-the-woods-act-2--23158403https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23158403Tue, 25 Feb 2020 04:09:07 +0000David BaxterWHO will be THEEEEEEERE? Well, Matt and David find out that it's a lot of people. At least, if we're talking about famous members of revivals of Into the Woods! Come join us as we finish the fairy tale story, complete with a possible AIDS allegory and...5506truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/into-the-woods-jr-act-1--22602545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22602545Mon, 10 Feb 2020 03:18:46 +0000David BaxterOnce upon a time, a musical was filmed and broadcast on PBS. Everyone taped it and showed it to their impressionable children and an entire generation of theater kids were born. This week, we're taking on Into the Woods. Act 1. Or Into the Woods Jr,...5633bernadettepeters,broadway,chipzien,chuckwagner,jameslapine,joannagleason,musicaltheatre,sondheim,stephensondheim,theatertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-brent-heuser--21889312https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21889312Mon, 20 Jan 2020 19:14:42 +0000David BaxterFollowing up on the heels of Chicago, we have a special guest!!! Brent Heuser of brentpumpkins instagram fame! We talk touring Chicago, being on Broadway, pumpkins, and most importantly, Countess Luann!!!!4636brandy,brentpumpkins,broadway,chicago,chicagoonbroadway,countessluann,countessluannandfriends,icedcoffee,nationaltourtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chicago-act-2--21209244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21209244Tue, 31 Dec 2019 03:52:22 +0000David BaxterWhat will happen to Roxy and Velma now that the tables have been turned and flipped and tossed out the window? David and Matt take a look at Act two of the smash hit Chicago and talk about what's happened since it opened!4067ann,annreinking,bebeneuwirth,broadway,chicago,chitarivera,fosse,gwenverdon,jerryorbach,kanderandebb,lizaminelli,muscial,musicaltheatertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chicago-act-1--20821992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20821992Tue, 17 Dec 2019 12:34:07 +0000David BaxterMatt and David take a shot at rouging our knees and rolling our stockings down. Should this have been called Beulah and Belva? Who hasn't been in the revival?? Is there a Welsh cast recording? Maybe we'll have answers!3048bobfosse,broadway,chicago,chicagoonbroadway,dance,fosseverdon,kanderandebb,musicaltheater,theatertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/godspell-act-2--20249978https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20249978Mon, 25 Nov 2019 04:09:01 +0000David BaxterMatt and David finish up the show Godspell. David confuses a number of actors with each other. Victor Garber was in Titanic. Apparently, a bunch of people were in Godspell.3640broadway,godspell,musicals,musicaltheater,offbroadwaytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/godspell-act-1--19966068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19966068Mon, 11 Nov 2019 03:03:17 +0000David BaxterMatt and David take a dive at the controversial Steven Schwartz biblical musical that started off-broadway and has been done by every theater group out there. No, we're not talking about Children of Eden. It's Godspell!!! How did it start? Who was in...3659celinedion,godspell,musical,musicals,musicaltheater,victorgarberfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/se1-ep-16-little-shop-of-horrors-act-2--19742033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19742033Tue, 29 Oct 2019 02:39:24 +0000David BaxterMike, I mean Matt, and David finish up October with the second act of Little Shop of Horrors!! What will happen now that Audrey II has fulfilled Seymour's dreams... at a price? It's do or die, though mostly die, as we talk about this show...3474alanmenken,billyporter,broadway,ellengreene,howardashman,hunterfoster,littleshopeofhorrors,marawilson,offbroadway,rickmoranistruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/se1-ep-15-little-shop-of-horrors-act-1--19526872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19526872Wed, 16 Oct 2019 01:14:39 +0000David BaxterYou probably know this one, but on the 21st day of the month of September... or was it the 23rd day? In ether case, Matt and David talk about the variations and effects this Mean Green Mother from Outer Space had on our childhoods, our mild Rick...373480smovies,alanmenken,broadway,ellengreene,frankoz,howardashman,littleshopofhorrors,musicalmovies,musicals,musicaltheater,offbroadway,rickmoranis,stevemartin,theatertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/se1-ep14-spelling-bee-act-2--19206424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19206424Tue, 24 Sep 2019 01:51:14 +0000David BaxterThe sound is still off, and we apologize for your ears! However, part two of our special guests Alex and Taryn from @dndlastrefuge finish off the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! We laugh, we cry, we go over the endings of the various...4574broadway,frozen,musical,musicaltheater,offbroadway,theater,williamfinntruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/se1-ep13-spelling-bee-act-1-p-a-p-o-o-s-e--19042765
Karin and Alex from our favorite D&D Podcast, The Last Refuge @dndlastrefuge join us to talk about a show near and dear to our hearts. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. We discuss the show, and how we all have dated Chip, and if this is an ok show to do in front of the nuns. Blasts are had by all, and as of yet, no one needs the Comfort Counselor, though, we are starting to get thirty for an apple juice...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19042765Mon, 09 Sep 2019 02:47:27 +0000David BaxterEditor's Note: We are VERY sorry for the sound quality in this one, as we are still poor and learning things and can't always re-record. We apologize if you have mess with the volume on this one. Karin and Alex from our favorite D&D Podcast, The...
Karin and Alex from our favorite D&D Podcast, The Last Refuge @dndlastrefuge join us to talk about a show near and dear to our hearts. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. We discuss the show, and how we all have dated Chip, and if this is an ok show to do in front of the nuns. Blasts are had by all, and as of yet, no one needs the Comfort Counselor, though, we are starting to get thirty for an apple juice...]]>3876amda,broadway,circleinthesquare,jessetylerferguson,joshgad,musicaltheater,offbroadway,spellingbeemusical,tonywinner,williamfinntruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/se1ep12-cats-act-1--18993475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18993475Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:07:27 +0000David BaxterCats, Cats, More Cats! Matt and David tackle many things. Like Cats Act 2, Quilters, Flahooley, and, oh yeah, Cats Act 2!!! We promise it gets better!3175andrewlloydwebber,broadway,cats,catsthemovie,jasonderulo,jenniferhudson,memory,musical,musicaltheater,westend,wintergardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/se1ep11-cats-act-1--18852457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18852457Mon, 19 Aug 2019 02:03:01 +0000David BaxterWith the announcement of the movie, join David and Matt as we do a deep dive into the world of Andrew Lloyd Webber's opus, Cats!3522andrewlloydwebber,broadway,cats,dance,grizabella,macavity,memory,musicals,musicaltheater,theater,victoriathewhitecattruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/se1ep10-evita-act-2--18625749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18625749Wed, 24 Jul 2019 01:00:37 +0000David BaxterEyes, hair, mouth, OPPALENCE!! Eugenio/DM Jazzy Hands joins David and Matt for Evita, Act 2!!! Eva Peron is now the First Lady of Argentina! Will Europe accept her? Will the aristocracy accept her? Should children be in this show? Join us and find...4709andrewlloydweber,broadway,dontcryformeargentina,evaperon,evita,musicaltheater,musicaltheatre,theatertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/se1ep9-evita-act-1--18494965https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18494965Tue, 09 Jul 2019 01:28:06 +0000David BaxterEugenio Vargas, DM Jazzy Hands from @dndlastrefuge podcast, joins us to talk about Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's bio musical Evita! The drama! The intrigue! The concept album!!! And Hermione Gingold?! Take a listen for that LAST reference.3824andrewlloydwebber,argentina,broadway,evaperon,evita,musical,musicalmondays,musicals,musicaltheater,theatertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/se1ep8-on-a-clear-day-you-can-see-forever-act-2--18427415https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18427415Mon, 01 Jul 2019 01:18:51 +0000David BaxterWe're BACK!!!! Yes, for those of you listening in real time, we've had some real life things go badly, but things are back to normal and we're off to talk about the second act of On a Clear Day... and other things. Mostly other things.3461acting,barbarastreisand,broadway,musicals,musicaltheater,offbroadway,tonyawardstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/se1ep7-on-a-clear-day-you-can-see-forever-act-1--17810475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17810475Thu, 02 May 2019 01:54:36 +0000David BaxterWell, after a short medical hiatus, we're back!!!!! And speaking of medicine, let's talk about this little musical that revolves around psychiatry, past life regressions, ESP, and the est movement! You heard me right! Barbara Streisand made a movie of...3040barbarastreisand,broadway,esp,harryconnickjr,jessiemueller,musicals,musicaltheater,pastlives,theatertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thank-you-five-the-last-five-years--17565127https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17565127Mon, 08 Apr 2019 02:41:17 +0000David BaxterJason Robert Brown wrote a musical about his break up that he was sued over! Matt and David take a dive into this highly popular musical about a conventional relationship told in an unconventional way.4859broadway,jasonrobertbrown,musicalmondays,musicaltheater,offbroadwaytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/se1ep5-xanadu--17284237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17284237Mon, 11 Mar 2019 03:12:50 +0000David BaxterIn the Helen Hayes Theater did Douglas Carter Beane a stately pleasure musical did decree... This week, we're talking Xanadu!!! It's fun! It's campy! It's on roller skates and it isn't about trains!!!! Find out just what made this plucky little...4305broadway,electriclightorchestra,musicalmondays,musicals,musicaltheater,xanadutruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/se1ep3-drood-act-2--17153091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17153091Mon, 25 Feb 2019 23:43:04 +0000David Baxter(CW: Mental Health, post war PTSD, violence/homicide) The real mystery is what happened to this episode!!! Sorry for the mix up! In Act 2, we discuss the mystery, how it gets solved, how the audience and cast react to said revelations, and what all...4673bettybuckley,broadway,charlesdickens,donnamurphy,muscialtheater,musical,robmarshall,tonywinnertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/se1ep3-drood-act-1--17017970https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17017970Tue, 12 Feb 2019 03:34:30 +0000David Baxter1986 was a big year for musical theater history. The Mystery of Edwin Drood premiered in the Delacorte theater as part of Shakespeare in the Park before making it's move to Broadway and winning the Tony for Best Musical. Not bad for a show based on a...4100bestmusical,broadway,delacortetheater,dickens,escapethepinacoladasong,musicals,musicaltheater,roundabouttheater,rupertholmes,tonyawardstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/se1-ep2-follies-act-2--16961388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16961388Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:57:13 +0000David BaxterSally, Buddy, Phyllis, and Ben came to this reunion to relive the happy times of the past. Only, the past wasn't as happy as they remember and now their relationships and self images are put to the test and put on full display in a huge Zeigfield...4582acting,broadway,castrecording,follies,muscial,musicaltheater,newyorkcity,stephensondheim,theater,timessquaretruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/se1-ep1-follies-act-1--16859196https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16859196Mon, 28 Jan 2019 03:50:15 +0000David BaxterMatt and David start off with Stephen Sondheim's opus, Follies. In Act 1, we meet the main characters, get a basic understanding of how they interacted in 1942, see their relationships fall apart in modern day, and watch a parade of amazing performers...3262aging,broadway,follies,musicals,sondheim,tap,theatertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thank-you-5-se1ep0--16724770https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16724770Wed, 16 Jan 2019 03:20:58 +0000David BaxterMatt and David get some of the banter out of the way in our inaugural episode.1194actor,broadway,musicals,musicaltheater,newyork,offbroadwayfalsefull