Jess is a Musical Theatre expert, Andrew knows nothing about the Musical Theater world. Listen to hear the hilarity ensue as fresh eyes analyze musicals old & new. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 20 days 5 hours 17 minutes
episode 52: #52: "Kinky Boots"
"Leave expectation at the door!" This week Jess & Andrew cover Cyndi Lauper's musical adaptation of "Kinky Boots." They chat about the probability of Kinky Boots saving a boot company, pop songs in musical theatre, and many more things. Check it out folks!
episode 53: #53: The Book of Mormon
"Hello!" This week Jess & Andrew cover Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez's raunchy Mormon musical "The Book of Mormon!" They chat about their favorite gags, the darker material inherit in the content, and the best songs. Hasa Diga Ebowaii!
episode 54: #54: My Fair Lady
"I could have danced all night!" This week Jess & Andrew cover the screen and stage classic "My Fair Lady." They chatted about the musicals' innate misogyny, the relationship between Higgins and Pickering, and the overall quality of story and song throughout the musical. It is not to be missed!
episode 55: #55: 'Pacific Overtures'
"There was someone in the Tree!" This week Jess & Andrew cover Stephen Sondheim and Hal Prince's disregarded classic "Pacific Overture" They chatted about the musicals' cultural relevance, the incredible music, and the storytelling style it takes on.Note: The words spoken in this podcast are the opinions of those in the show, and does not reflect any other organizations they may be affiliated with.
episode 56: #56: 'Tick... Tick... BOOM!'
"Stop the clocks!" This week Jess & Andrew are joined by J. Collis-- author of "Boho Days." The trio come together to cover Jonathan Larson's autobiographical rock muscial "Tick... Tick... BOOM!" They chat about the musical stylings, Larson's history as a composer, and much more! Don't miss out!
episode 57: #57: 'Sunset Boulevard' (feat. Caitlin Bitzegaio)
"Everything's as if we never said goodbye!" This week Jess & Andrew are joined by the absolutely incredible Caitlin Bitzegaio. The trio come together to cover Andrew Lloyd Webber's complicated and tumultuous Hollywood musical "Sunset Boulevard."
episode 58: #58: 'Jekyll & Hyde'
"What a feeling of being alive!" This week Jess and Andrew dive into the Frank Wildhorn Musical theatre blockbuster "Jekyll and Hyde" the Musical. We talk about how the source material doesn't lend itself to a musical, the less than effective musical choices, and just how overall baffling.
episode 59: #59: 'American Psycho'
"I am not a common man!" This week Jess and Andrew dive into Duncan Sheik's musical adaptation of American Psycho. They talk about what a dumpster fire the musical is, how much potential the concept had, what the show did right, and what they would do if they were to helm an American Psycho adaptation. Check it out, or we'll chop you up while listening to Huey Lewis and the News!
episode 60: #60: 'Beetlejuice'
"We'll make you say our name!" This week Jess and Andrew dive into the musical adaptation of the 1980's classic "Beetlejuice." Honestly, they just gush about how incredible this musical is, and bond over how effectively the story is told and how shockingly emotional the musical about the "ghost with the most" truly is. It is not to be missed kids!
episode 61: #61: 'Heathers'
What's your damage Heather!" This week Jess and Andrew dive into the musical adaptation of the 1980's classic "Heathers." Where they mostly talk about why musical theatre is the true art form that content can thrive without fear of being censored, toned down, or compromised. Also, they chat about 7/11, Corn Nuts, and Candy Stores.