Cele mai bune Jennifer Ashley Teppers podcast-uri (2024)

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Episode 193: Who Are These Women? with Jennifer Ashley Tepper 30:19

18d ago30:19

30:19

“What’s the book that I would write if I had time?” Jennifer Ashley Tepper joins us for a deep dive into her upcoming book, “Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy That the History Books Left Out.” Jennifer, a Broadway historian, producer and 2022 Tony Honoree (!!!), talks about how she came to the idea of writing about 300-plus women writers, dating b…

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THE LAST FIVE YEARS with Grace Yurchuk 1:23:09

16d ago1:23:09

1:23:09

Are you "Team Cathy" or "Team Jamie?" Exploring the arc of a five-year relationship from beginning to end (or end to beginning?) is no small feat, and this week we do it thanks to Jason Robert Brown's THE LAST FIVE YEARS. Singer/songwriter and social media star Grace Yurchuk joins Jeff to discuss this musical that has broken hearts and devastated a…

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THE PROM with Chad Beguelin 1:10:15

1M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

THE PROM is an original musical that very much connected with audiences when it first premiered on Broadway in 2018. It features great characters, clever dialogue, and energetic songs. But those things don't write themselves, do they?! This week we sit down with the show's lyricist, and half of its book writing team, six-time Tony nominee Chad Begu…

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Episode 192: Let's Find Out Together with Stuart Turton 33:42

1M ago33:42

33:42

“I’ve got this crazy idea, it would be Agatha Christie meets Lost. They were like ‘how are you gonna pull that off?’ and I was like ‘I have absolutely no idea.” Stuart Turton joins Brian to talk about the writing of his New York Times bestseller, “The Last Murder at the End of the World.” Stuart talks about how this was the hardest book he’s ever w…

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Episode 191: We Wrote a Book with Matt Zimmerman and Lauren Burch 41:00

2M ago41:00

41:00

“After 190 episodes talking about other’s people writing, I finally get to talk about something I wrote!” Brian is joined by Matthew Zimmeran and Lauren Burch, and the three of them talk about their new textbook, Introduction to Sports Journalism. We talk about how Matt started the project and how/why he asked us to be a part of it. We talk about o…

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GYPSY with Alison Fraser 1:11:30

2M ago1:11:30

1:11:30

"Here she is boys! Here she is world! Here's... one of the best written musicals of all time!" GYPSY is part of Jeff's top three, and we have a top tier guest this week to celebrate it. Two-time Tony nominee Alison Fraser (THE SECRET GARDEN, ROMANCE/ROMANCE, IN TROUSERS) was a close friend of writer Arthur Laurents and played the role of Tessie Tur…

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Episode 190: Solving That Puzzle with Joe Posnanski 34:59

2M ago34:59

34:59

“I feel like my place as a writer is sort of that place between what happened and the mythology of what’s happening.” Joe Posnanski joins Brian for a deep dive into his new book, Why We Love Football: A History in 100 Moments. Joe talks about how he started with a list of more than 300 football moments and the process of whittling those down. It’s …

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FINE AND DANDY with Jennifer Ashley Tepper 57:37

2M ago57:37

57:37

This week's episode may have one of the all-time great backstories in musical theatre history: a woman composes a new Broadway score with her husband during the Great Depression while he works with the US president, and she falls in love with one of the biggest composers of all time. FINE AND DANDY is much more than its title implies, but it sure d…

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Listen Now - The Magical Making of Disney's Aladdin on Broadway 17:26

3M ago17:26

17:26

Few musicals have captured the hearts of audiences quite like Disney's ALADDIN. But did you know the beloved stage adaptation of the classic animation almost never came to be? This podcast pulls back the curtain on the untold story of ALADDIN's journey from conception to Broadway triumph. Join 11-time Emmy Award winning entertainment journalist for…

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Episode 189: Take it Deeper with Tyler dunne 38:48

3M ago38:48

38:48

“I think those fans deserve the truth. They don't need to be pandered to, they don't need to be misled.” Tyler Dunne, the man behind Go Long and the best NFL feature writer working today, joins Brian to talk about Sean McDermott, Zay Jones and so much more. Ty talks about the aftermath of his Sean McDermott series, how the coach and the team respon…

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ANASTASIA with Damson Chola Jr. 1:07:19

3M ago1:07:19

1:07:19

ANASTASIA is a musical based on a rumor that has stood the test of time and is a testament to the stories we tell during our "darkest Decembers." Joining us this week to discuss it is a young man who's just beginning to tell his own story, and he's earned quite the platform to do so. Damson Chola Jr. won the Jimmy Awards earlier this year and, than…

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LADY, BE GOOD! with William A. Everett 1:05:34

3M ago1:05:34

1:05:34

We've got our first "musicologist" and first Gershwin brothers musical in the same episode! This week we welcome William A. Everett to discuss George & Ira's first full collaboration LADY, BE GOOD! Not only did this musical star the Astaire siblings, but it also landed in 1924, a year you'll soon realize was one of the most important in all of Broa…

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DOGFIGHT with Frankie Errington 1:23:11

4M ago1:23:11

1:23:11

We had "Some Kinda Time" creating an episode all about the terrific musical DOGFIGHT. This off-Broadway offering from Pasek & Paul (pre-Evan Hansen) was both critically appreciated and feared for its unusual premise when it premiered in 2012, but this week's conversation with the talented Frankie Errington (San Diego Critics nominee for DOGFIGHT) r…

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NEWSIES with Dillon Klena 1:29:11

4M ago1:29:11

1:29:11

Send out the call! We're not on strike, but we are covering the biggest hit to start out as a bigger flop (not a bad word). NEWSIES meant a lot to those of us who grew up in the 90s and, thanks to the stage adaptation that fouette'd all over Broadway in 2012, it will continue to mean a lot to future generations. The story of unity and speaking trut…

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Jennifer Simard and Patrick Hinds Introduce "The Golden Girls Deep Dive Podcast" 1:11:06

5M ago1:11:06

1:11:06

THEATER PEOPLE!! I'm so excited to tell you that I've teamed up with BROADWAY ICON Jennifer Simard--the two time Tony Nominee and star of the upcoming Death Becomes Her for a brand new podcast called The Golden Girls Deep Dive Podcast! AND WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SHARE EPISODE 1 WITH YOU RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW! Each week we recap an episode of The Golde…

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AVENUE Q with Sarah Hester Ross 1:18:43

5M ago1:18:43

1:18:43

"A spoonful of comedy helps the feminism go down," says this week's guest, the musical comedian and TikTok sensation Sarah Hester Ross. Sarah's personal blend of music and comedy makes her a perfect guest to discuss the musical AVENUE Q. Filled with puppets, paradoxes, and porn, this controversial 2004 Best Musical winner used comedy to help adults…

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FALSETTOS with Michael Rupert 1:06:09

5M ago1:06:09

1:06:09

We're feeling a lot of pride (see what we did there?) about covering the musical FALSETTOS this month. Jeff calls this show the "M word," and our guest calls it "twelve years of his life." Tony-winner Michael Rupert (SWEET CHARITY, LEGALLY BLONDE, ON THE TOWN) began playing the role of Marvin off-off-Broadway in 1980 when MARCH OF THE FALSETTOS (or…

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HAIR with Jordan Dobson 1:19:55

6M ago1:19:55

1:19:55

"The musical of a generation! The show that changed musical theatre forever! The last musical to top the pop charts!" There's always plenty of hyperbole surrounding HAIR. This week, we're getting to the heart of it, and you might be surprised by how relatable it feels. Jordan Dobson (HADESTOWN, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, BAD CINDERELLA, WEST SIDE STORY) jo…

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BARE with Natalie Wachen 1:25:10

6M ago1:25:10

1:25:10

BARE: A POP OPERA was edgy and (dare we say) groundbreaking when it took Los Angeles by storm in 2000. Twelve years following that electric debut, the show was retooled to become BARE: THE MUSICAL. Despite both versions having loyal fans, both were unable to thrive in the New York theatre scene. Still, that hasn't stopped BARE from being one of the…

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Episode 188: A Book on Ya Ya with Jenn Billinson 44:05

6M ago44:05

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“I think the role of the critic is to bring that nuanced understanding and historical context to explain the music.” Dr. Jenn Billinson from Nazareth University joins Brian for a deep, deep dive into Cowboy Carter, The Tortured Poets Department, and the role of music writing in today’s media world. Jenn talks about her recent research into gatekeep…

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FOLLIES with Jack Viertel 1:08:09

6M ago1:08:09

1:08:09

FOLLIES is a Stephen Sondheim musical about looking in the mirror. What might you see? A theater? Or a parking lot? Here to discuss this complex show is the very definition of a multi-hyphenate. Jack Viertel is a producer-writer-artistic director who was not only the force behind hit musicals like Smokey Joe's Cafe and The Prom but oversaw twenty y…

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PATREON! Preview- The Tony Awards with Eila Mell & Heather Hitchens 16:51

7M ago16:51

16:51

Once a year, we share a PATREON! preview on our main feed to showcase the amazing bonus content you might be missing by not being a subscriber! It may only be April, but today's episode was too good not to share. In celebration of over 75 years of Tony Awards excellence, the American Theatre Wing recently commissioned the creation of a new book abo…

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Episode 187: Caution is Kindness with Jen Moritz 33:58

7M ago33:58

33:58

“When in doubt, choose not to harm somebody.” Jen Moritz, senior editor and inclusive language specialist (and Brian’s wife) joins us to talk about inclusive language. What is inclusive language? So glad you asked! Jen defines the term for us, and also describes how she got interested and involved in this area of editing. She tells us how the pande…

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DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS with Sara Gettelfinger 57:17

7M ago57:17

57:17

We have a theme this month! Both of the musicals we're covering this April are powerful examples of "pastiche" in musical theatre. The way the composers of these shows reference styles and works of the past bring depth and context to their stories and characters. First up, the 2004 musical DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, a show as raucous as it is sophist…

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BONUS EPISODE: AP Style and obesity 19:49

7M ago19:49

19:49

Next week, our regularly scheduled episode with Jen Moritz will be out. We’ll be talking all about inclusive language. However. Early in April, the Associated Press announced updates to its style book. Including new guidance on writing about “obese, obesity and overweight” We, um, we have some thoughts. And so, a bonus episode. Enjoy! And be sure t…

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Episode 186: Working Stuff Out with Jared Paventi 44:55

7M ago44:55

44:55

“We all experience loss differently, but there’s common ground for all of us to find in that.” Jared Paventi joins Brian this week to talk all about his excellent Substack, Dirt Nap. Jared discusses how he came to write a weekly blog/newsletter/Substack/whatever we’re calling it about death and grieving, how watching his oldest daughter grieve the …

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STEEL PIER with Colden Lamb 1:29:06

8M ago1:29:06

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STEEL PIER didn't win any of its eleven Tony nominations back in 1997, but it was the winner of our PATREON! poll earlier this year. That's why this week we're dedicating a full episode to this golden-aged, millennial musical. Joining us is STEEL PIER's all-time biggest fan, Colden Lamb. No matter what you might think of this show, it might be time…

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Episode 185: Slime Time with Alex Brightman 32:14

8M ago32:14

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“Come in for the show, stay for the tears.” Alex Brightman joins Brian to talk about Broadway and writing, including a deep dive into his play “The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers.” A two-time Tony Nominee (for School of Rock and Beetlejuice), Alex tells Brian how a YouTube series, a production of Grease, and a shared affinity for Old Hollywood led…

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KISS ME KATE with Lesli Margherita 1:16:56

8M ago1:16:56

1:16:56

In 1949, KISS ME KATE won the first ever Best Musical Tony Award. Now it's 2024... and we still love it! Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita (Broadway's MATILDA, DAMES AT SEA) joins us to celebrate women and Cole Porter (in that order) as we dive headfirst into this silly and often deeply romantic show. Bonus points to those who can recite "We Op…

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Episode 184: Very Sparkly Writers with Joe Iconis 36:01

8M ago36:01

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“Oh, I wrote a musical about me. I really did. This is just me.” Joe Iconis, one of the best writers on Broadway and one of Brian’s favorite people, joins us on The Other 51 to talk all about The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical. Yep, that’s the name of Joe’s most recent show, which debuted at La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego in 2023…

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NINE with Kim Criswell 1:41:41

9M ago1:41:41

1:41:41

NINE surprised Broadway in 1982 when it opened last minute and proved to be a formidable foe to the other big hit of the season, DREAMGIRLS. It was also a musical that couldn't seem to escape drama, whether onstage at the hands of lead character Guido Contini or off. Here this week to discuss the highs and lows of this stylish and somewhat avant-ga…

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Episode 183: Show Up with Liz Robbins 34:44

9M ago34:44

34:44

“Do the work. Show Up. Show you care by listening.” Liz Robbins joins Brian to talk about her remarkable career as a journalist, covering everything from the NBA to U.S. immigration policy. Liz tells stories about what it was like to cover sports in Cleveland in the late 1990s, including how she broke the news that the WNBA would be forming and tra…

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Episode 182: Feel Like a Writer with Dave Karpf 32:52

9M ago32:52

32:52

“I ended up throughout the midst of the pandemic feeling like I couldn’t write anything anymore.” Dave Karpf, author of the must-read “The Future, Now and Then” on Substack, joins Brian to talk about writing, the internet, and more. Dave and Brian discuss this week’s news about Bluesky opening itself to the public, and why the years where there was…

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GROUNDHOG DAY with Ste Clough 1:26:42

9M ago1:26:42

1:26:42

Happy Groundhog Day! We're celebrating with a special Friday release about, you guessed it, the musical GROUNDHOG DAY. It's a show you've either enjoyed seeing in the West End, on Broadway, in Melbourne, or you missed it. Well, if you think not seeing it means you're getting an early spring this year, you're wrong! Six more weeks of winter for you.…

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FINIAN'S RAINBOW with Joe Aaron Reid 1:05:56

10M ago1:05:56

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Today we're ushering in Black History Month with an episode dedicated to FINIAN'S RAINBOW, a 1947 musical with a pitch perfect score ("Old Devil Moon," anyone?), zany satirical book, and surprisingly groundbreaking history. Broadway cast alum from the 2009 revival Joe Aaron Reid (CHICAGO, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, IF/THEN) joins us for a magically delic…

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST with Kim Huber 1:31:06

10M ago1:31:06

1:31:06

It's a tale as old as "dressing like merchandise from Bed Bath & Beyond." This week we're looking at the blockbuster musical BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a show that changed Broadway (to steal a line from another musical megahit with a strong female protagonist) "for good." Original cast member Kim Huber (SUNSET BOULEVARD, MARIE CHRISTINE) joins us to pro…

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THE COLOR PURPLE with Angela Robinson 1:17:11

11M ago1:17:11

1:17:11

It's our last episode of 2023, just in time for Christmas, just like the new film version of the stage musical THE COLOR PURPLE. It's a piece that has only deepened in our cultural psyche since it premiered on Broadway in 2005, but for those who experienced "the purple effect" from the beginning, this has always been a monumental work. Actress, tea…

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THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD with Eila Mell 1:07:26

11M ago1:07:26

1:07:26

And now for this year's, "Musical You Didn't Know is Actually a Christmas Musical..." THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD. This 1985 crowd pleaser is maybe the first (if not only) Broadway musical who's ending depended completely on the audience (and we're not just talking about the length of the curtain call). Put on your detective caps and join author and…

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NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 with Act of Faith 1:21:06

12M ago1:21:06

1:21:06

If two's company and three's a crowd, then what's four? A party? Well then that's what we've got this week, and the party's theme is the musical NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812. Kyle, Jeremy, and Dana from the musical mockumentary series "Act of Faith" join us to prove just how much they love this unique, electropop opera from 2016. And w…

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DEAR EVAN HANSEN with Robert Bannon 1:45:50

1y ago1:45:50

1:45:50

Coming in at a healthy 1 hour and 40 minutes, this match, I mean episode, on DEAR EVAN HANSEN explores it all. In one corner, a podcast host fighting for empathy. In another, a podcast host fighting for justice. Who will win?! We couldn't have asked for a better guest this week than talented performer and host of The Roundtable on the Broadway Podc…

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JEKYLL & HYDE with Rebecca Spencer 1:20:26

1y ago1:20:26

1:20:26

Time to celebrate (and modulate) this year's spooky season with an episode on the gothic pop musical sensation JEKYLL & HYDE. Not only is this listener request's road to Broadway an epic journey, so is our guest's relationship to it. Rebecca Spencer originated the role of Lisa (Emma) Carew in the world premiere of JEKYLL & HYDE in 1990 only then to…

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PIPPIN with Chris Adams & John Rubinstein 1:24:44

1y ago1:24:44

1:24:44

PIPPIN. It's a musical with a lot to discuss which is probably why so many of you have requested it! This week, we welcome two wonderful guests with "magic to do" that will help make it happen. Podcaster and author Chris Adams (Out for Blood) joins us from the UK to talk about the hills & valleys and eagles & rivers that went into making a musical …

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Episode 181: Working with Words with Wendell Barnhouse 35:59

1y ago35:59

35:59

Wendell Barnhouse joins Brian to talk about his long and storied career as a sports journalist. Wendell talks about what it was like to cover Duke-Kentucky in the 1992 NCAA men’s Tournament (the Christian Laettner shot), how doing layout and editing stories for 13 years helped him be a better writer, and why he views himself as more of a craftsman …

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COME FROM AWAY (Maui Reissue) with Hōkū Pavao & Geno Carr 1:16:23

1y ago1:16:23

1:16:23

A great musical will often grow and change as its audience does, and as the people of Maui continue the long road of processing the recent devastation left by deadly wildfires, we realized it was time to relook at the musical COME FROM AWAY. In this newly edited reissue from 2020, Jeff not only speaks with original Broadway cast member Geno Carr ab…

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Episode 180: Get It On the Page with Joe Posnanski 33:34

1y ago33:34

33:34

Joe Posnanski joins Brian this week to talk all about his new book, “Why We Love Baseball.” In the introduction to this book, Joe writes that "This is the book I always hoped would be on the shelf” of his library when he was a kid. In this episode, he tells Brian why this would have been the perfect book for him when he was 10 years old. Joe discus…

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SWEET CHARITY with Dylis Croman 1:16:41

1y ago1:16:41

1:16:41

IMPORTANT: In the wake of the Maui fires this past month, thank you for your patience as Jeff prioritized his schedule. We hope you enjoy this new episode of "A Musical Theatre Podcast." In the year 1966, many iconic characters arrived on Broadway, among them: Mame Dennis, Don Quixote, and the focus of today's episode, Charity Hope Valentine. Her m…

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Episode 179: North Star with Sam Borden 34:15

1y ago34:15

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Sam Borden of ESPN joins Brian this week to talk about reporting, interviewing, and life as a foreign correspondent. Sam has probably the best job title of anyone we’ve had as a guest on the podcast — Global Sports Correspondent for ESPN. Sam talks about how he got that job, how he built a successful career as a sports journalist despite not being …

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Episode 178: Post-Threads World with Jenn Billinson 35:14

1y ago35:14

35:14

Dr. Jenn Billinson from Nazareth University joins us to talk about the state of social media, and what the heck is going on with Twitter and Twitter replacements. Short answer: It’s a mess Jenn and Brian talk about their reactions to Threads, why that seemed to fizzle out, and what’s next for space. Twitter/BlueSky/Threads. Jenn tells us how social…

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BE MORE CHILL with Joe Iconis 1:02:45

1+ y ago1:02:45

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In 2017, the original cast album of BE MORE CHILL was one of the most streamed cast recordings of the year, and it had yet to premiere on Broadway. In fact, it hadn't been performed since its world premiere in New Jersey two years earlier! The epic story of how this modern Faustian musical became a fan favorite is one for the ages, and this week, w…

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URINETOWN with Kikau Alvaro 1:14:20

1+ y ago1:14:20

1:14:20

Chances are if you're alive in 2023, you've been to Urinetown... the place not the musical. That's because despite being a hit back in 2001, the near apocalyptic state that URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL hilariously captures is somehow more relatable than ever: greedy corporate CEO's, environmental disasters, progressives with grand platitudes... sound fam…

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