Musicals with Cheese Podcast

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I had a dream! A dream of the incredible Christina Bianco joining Jess & Andrew to talk about Gypsy! They chat about the show's misnomer of a title, whether Mama Rose is a monster, and who played the best Mama Rose-- it's a show worthy of vaudeville so don't miss out on the fun and give it a listen!

You better save up, or else it's a trip to URINETOWN. This week Jess & Andrew are joined by the incomparable Joey Richter of Starkid fame to talk about Urinetown. They chat about Joey's history with musical theatre, his past involvement in this show, why the show stands the test of time. Also, lots of talk about Pee.

This week Jess & Andrew talk about the classically controversial musical by Rogers & Hammerstein-- Carousel. They discuss the value of Billy Bigelow as a character, which romance is more relatable, whether or not the incredible music makes up for the problematic material in the story.

This week Jess & Andrew inflict themselves with the WORST Muppet film ever made-- the "Muppet Wizard of Oz." They talk about how every aspect of this film is painful, ill-fitting, and completely inappropriate for families. They get shockingly angry about this kid's film, and in all honesty, I'm a little angry as I write this description. Jim Henson would not appreciate this, and neither would L. Frank Baum. This is not very good, so let's experience pain with them...

This week Jess & Andrew head WAY DOWN to CHEESEYTOWN with the incredible returning guest CHRISTI ESTERLE of MUSICAL HELL. They talk about the numerous Tony Awards the show is nominated for, the bombastic energetic music, the wonderful performance by Amber Gray, Patrick Page, and Eva Noblezada, and how the show has changed from its original 2016 New York Theatre Workshop performance.

This week Jess & Andrew look back at Jason Robert Brown's classic musical "The Last Five Years" -- they chat about how the backward chronology adds to the story, Brown's notoriety, the way the story represents the source inspirations, and Wayne the Snake. You simply can't do better than that! Check it out!

This week Jess & Andrew take a trip under the sea with Tony Goldmark of Some Jerk with a Camera and chat about FINDING NEMO THE MUSICAL! They talk about the show's placement in in the theme park makes no sense, the songwriter's Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Bobby Lopez and how they've gone on to do better things since, and whether songs can streamline or slow down a truncated storyline. Just keep Swimming into this podcast folks!

This week Jess & Andrew Finish the Hat with Tommy of Musical Theatre Mash. They talk about the numerous Tommy's controversial opinions on the musical, Andrew's general displeasure with the story's structure, and Jess' undying love for this awesome musical. Come at us haters as we Put it Together and Finish the Hat!

This week Jess & Andrew embrace their inner salesman and try do dupe a small town into giving over their funds for a boys band. They also talk about "The Music Man"-- they talk about the songs, the comedic timing, and much much more in this fun-filled episode.