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Join AJ and his theater partner in crime, Sarah, as they rate, review, and dive deep into the world of musical theater in their community! As members of the San Francisco Bay Area Theater Critics Circle, AJ and Sarah will bring the best that the Bay Area theater scene has to offer with their hot takes on all the shows they see!

AJ Jaffari and Sarah Duarte


    • May 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 94 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Broadway with AJ and Sarah

    The Sara Bareilles Awards!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 52:45


    We're back! Did you miss us? We're here to discuss our latest adventure with special guest Renee!

    Jersey Boys at Palo Alto Players!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 28:18


    This week, we're taking you along for the ride from Jersey Boys at Palo Alto Players! From the harmonies to the heartbreak, we're breaking down everything we loved about this high-energy production of the Tony Award-winning musical.Plus, we've got an exclusive treat for our listeners: use promo code BILLBOARD for a special discount on tickets!Hit play, and let's walk like a man through one of Broadway's biggest jukebox hits!Follow us:Instagram | @broadwaywithajandsarahWebsite | BroadwaywithAJandSarah.com

    Backstage at Unnecessary Farce!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 28:52


    This week, we're chatting with AJ's castmates in his latest show, Eshani (Billie) and Raelaine (Assistant Director). Join us as we share our shenanigans thus far from our rehearsal progress and what we're looking forward to the audiences enjoying! Use code ERIC for a discount on tickets, available now at SVCT.org

    Heathers at Korsa Musical Theater!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 23:39


    This week, we're diving into the darkly hilarious world of Heathers: The Musical with Korsa Musical Theater! From powerhouse vocals to jaw-dropping moments, we're breaking down what made this production so “very.” We'll talk about the show's bold themes, standout performances, and whether this Heathers had us saying “How very!” or reaching for a slushie. Tune in for our full review—it's gonna be Big Fun!

    Grease at Altarena Playhouse!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 46:20


    This week, we're heading back to Rydell High as we check out Grease at Altarena Playhouse! We got the chance to chat with cast members Liam, Seana, Kitt, and Luc about bringing this iconic musical to life, their favorite moments on stage, and what makes this production stand out. From slicked-back hair to high-energy dance numbers, we're breaking down all the magic happening at Altarena. So grab your leather jackets and poodle skirts—it's time to hand jive!

    The Cher Show at Broadway San Jose!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 19:49


    This week, we're diving into The Cher Show! We saw the musical celebrating the Goddess of Pop herself and have thoughts. From dazzling costumes to powerhouse vocals, we break down what worked, what didn't, and whether this show does justice to Cher's legendary career. Tune in as we discuss the highs, the lows, and everything in between—because, as Cher would say, the beat goes on!

    Pippin at WVLO!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 34:21


    This week, we take a magical journey into WVLO's production of Pippin! From dazzling choreography to standout performances, we break down what made this production shine. Plus, we reveal our final rating and, most importantly, Sarah adds a brand-new joke to her ever-growing Rolodex of comedy. Don't miss this one—it's got spectacle, laughs, and a little bit of existential crisis.

    Nobody Loves You at American Conservatory Theater!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 31:31


    We're back! This week, we're diving into ACT's stellar production of Nobody Loves You, the sharp and hilarious musical that takes reality TV romance to the stage. We break down the show's witty book, infectious score, and standout performances that had us both laughing and fully invested. Plus, we discuss how this underrated gem brilliantly satirizes modern dating culture while delivering plenty of heart. Tune in as we share our favorite moments and why this production is a must-see!

    Five Women Wearing the Same Dress at Coastal Repertory Theater!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 50:54


    Another straight play! This week we're returning to our lovely Half Moon Bay theater to support our director Allie with her latest endeavor. Join us as we chat with cast members Chloe, Shann, and Devin!

    Urinetown at South Bay Musical Theatre!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 44:06


    It's a show about peeing! Join us this week as we chat with Andrew (Bobby) and Michelle (Hope) about South Bay's latest production, Urinetown, running until February 16th at the Saratoga Civic Theater.

    Noises Off at Palo Alto Players!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 27:45


    This week, we're seeing another straight play! Join us in our review of PAP's latest production and an exciting story time with Sarah to leave you laughing.

    Rock of Ages at Tri-Valley Theatre Company!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 59:53


    This week, we travelled to Livermore to see Rock of Ages and we got to chat with Robert (Dennis Dupree), Liam (Stacee Jaxx), Kinsey (Sherrie), Ben (Drew), and Larri (Justice). The show runs through January 26th at the Bankhead Theater!

    Welcome Back and Happy New Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 41:47


    Did you miss us? We hope you had a wonderful holiday season. Come listen to us banter for 40 minutes and talk about some upcoming shows we're looking forward to seeing!

    Peter Pan Panto in the Presidio at Presidio Theatre!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 50:15


    This week, we're headed to SF to see a pantomime? Come hear our fun chat with Corey (Peter Pan) and Rotimi (Captain Hook) for the beloved musical with a modern, quirky twist!

    A Farewell to Legally Blonde!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 16:07


    This week, we're bringing the excitement of our cast party straight to you! Join us as we sit down with Allie Bailey (Director) and Andy Kline (Vocal Director) to reflect on the journey of bringing this production to life. From their favorite moments to behind-the-scenes stories, we dive into what made this show truly special. Don't miss this lively and heartfelt conversation!

    Waitress at San Francisco Playhouse!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 29:40


    We trekked up to the city this week to see one of AJ's favorite musicals. Plus hear about our recent experiences so far at Legally Blonde!

    A Wicked movie musical review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 44:06


    We're back! And here to talk about the long awaited movie musical adaptation that has taken over the world. Plus you don't want to miss Sarah's story time this week.

    Spooky Spectacular at Symphony San Jose!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 34:47


    Happy Halloween! We're headed to the California Theater for Symphony San Jose's spooky concert filled with classic spooky pieces and modern movie scores.

    Wait Until Dark at Hillbarn Theatre!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 54:57


    This week, we're headed back to Foster City and we're chatting with Sarah (Susan) and Coop (Roat) in Hillbarn's latest production, Wait Until Dark.

    Choir Boy at Shotgun Players!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 55:19


    This week, we trekked up to Berkeley to see Choir Boy! We also got to chat with Wesley, William, and Omar who star in the production!

    No, No, Nanette at South Bay Musical Theatre!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 24:26


    This week, we're headed back to South Bay MT to see this classic musical about... nothing?!

    Once On This Island at The Pear Theatre!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 55:00


    This week, we traveled back to the Pear and were transformed to the beach! We got to chat with cast members Nique, Naomi, and Kristy about their experience so far. This show runs until October 13th.

    Legally Blonde Predictions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 45:36


    This week, we're chatting with some of our cast mates from our upcoming production, Legally Blonde!

    The Prom at Berkeley Playhouse!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 39:11


    This week, we're headed back to Berkeley, this time to see this wonderfully colorful piece about love and acceptance!

    A Chat with Pamila Gray!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 31:54


    This week, we're chatting with a Bay Area lighting legend as she details what got her into the field of lighting as well as her experience with the ever changing technology!

    Always…Patsy Cline at Hillbarn Theatre!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 30:45


    We're heading back to Hillbarn to see this story of friendship and listen to some classic country tunes!

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    Evita at San Francisco Playhouse!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 36:25


    This week, we made the trek to SF to see Evita! Plot twist- we're trying virtual pods again.

    The Rocky Horror Show at City Lights!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 54:57


    This week, we're talking with cast members Karen and Bart of City Lights' latest iconic show.

    The Hunchback of Notre Dame at TMC Arts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 34:56


    It's a double episode week! We're seeing Hunchback again! This time we caught the closing performance at TMC Arts and were spilling all our thoughts!

    9 to 5 at Coastal Repertory Theater!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 28:24


    This week, we're returning to Coastal Rep in Half Moon Bay to see this movie-turned musical! The show runs until August 18 and tickets are available at coastalrep.com

    Bonus Episode: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde at Silicon Valley Shakespeare!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 43:39


    Surprise! Sarah and Kris (returns!) for a bonus episode, chatting with Angie and Alika on the latest production to perform at the beautiful outdoor Sanborn Park!

    A Chat with Ric Iverson!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 53:32


    Join us this week with a returning guest, Ric, as we talk about a plethora of things including of course, theater! Plus a special John Denver tune to lift your spirits.

    Fiddler on the Roof at Lyric Theatre!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 83:45


    This week, Sarah got a chance to see AJ as Motel in the classic Fiddler on the Roof. We're joined by returning guest host Bryan, Evalina (Tzeitel), and Sarah E (Hodel). The show runs until August 3rd at the Hammer Theater and tickets are available now at lyrictheatre.org. Use the code SUMMER for a discount.

    A Chat with Cordelia Larsen and Alycia Adame!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 49:59


    This week, we're sitting down with two theater pals to discuss gender inclusivity within our theater community and some of their personal experiences/perspectives as non-binary performers in the Bay Area.

    The Wedding Singer at WVLO!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 56:31


    This week, we're returning to WVLO and we're chatting with Justin (Robbie), Andrew (Sammy), and David (George)!

    An Episode About.... Nothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 37:59


    Our plans this week got de-railed but we're here and ready to update everyone!

    Let's Talk About the Tony's!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 42:13


    This week, we're giving you all our opinions on Broadway's big night. Link to the fashions we were critiquing: https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/pictures/the-best-red-carpet-fashion-from-the-2024-tony-awards/ Murder On the Orient Express runs at Palo Alto Players until June 30th. Get your tickets now at paplayers.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broadwaywithajandsarah/message

    Being Alive at TheatreWorks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 56:56


    Sorry! Re-uploaded due to technical difficulties: This week, we attended the original Sondheim revue and got to chat with Solona Husband and Melissa WolfKlain! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broadwaywithajandsarah/message

    Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at San Jose Stage!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 34:51


    We're back for a double episode week, this time reviewing the latest musical performed at The Stage in San Jose! This show runs until June 30th and tickets are available at TheStage.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broadwaywithajandsarah/message

    Cabaret at CenterRep!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 34:29


    This week, we're reviewing Cabaret and marking our very first visit to this beautiful theater! This show, needless to say, is a "Go See" and runs until June 23rd in Walnut Creek. You can get your tickets now at LesherArtsCenter.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broadwaywithajandsarah/message

    Young Frankenstein at Los Altos Stage Company!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 54:01


    This week, we saw this hilarious musical at a theater Sarah and I have yet to visit! Needless to say we will be back, but definitely check out this show running until June 23rd in Los Altos! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broadwaywithajandsarah/message

    Head Over Heels at Berkeley Playhouse!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 31:58


    We returned to the Berkeley Playhouse to see this jukebox musical filled with music from The Go-Go's! The show runs until June 30th and tickets are available now at berkeleyplayhouse.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broadwaywithajandsarah/message

    Mary Poppins at South Bay Musical Theatre!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 46:55


    This week, we're headed back to SBMT to see the classic story Mary Poppins and we're chatting with Scott Ludwig (Director) and Lex Rosenberg (Bert)! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broadwaywithajandsarah/message

    A Gentlemen's Guide to Love & Murder at South Valley Civic Theater!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 30:09


    This week, we're reviewing the latest musical at SVCT and sharing our thoughts on this wonderful production! The show runs until May 18th so get your tickets now at svct.org! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broadwaywithajandsarah/message

    The Music Man at Palo Alto Players!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 35:31


    This week, we're talking about the hit musical at Palo Alto Players! The show runs until May 12th and you can get your tickets at paplayers.org! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broadwaywithajandsarah/message

    Something Rotten at Hillbarn Theatre!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 54:40


    We're heading back to the Hillbarn Theatre in Foster City to review their latest musical. The show runs now until May 12th and tickets can be purchased at hillbarntheatre.org! We also got to chat with Randy O'Hara (Director), Leslie Waggoner (Choreographer), Jad Bernardo (Music Director), Julio Chavez (Shakespeare), Jill Jacobs (Portia), Samantha Kenbrandt (Ensemble) and Nick Kenbrandt (Ensemble). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broadwaywithajandsarah/message

    Anastasia at TMC Arts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 46:49


    This week, we traveled northeast to the Douglas Morrison Theater and got to chat with Tori Speed (Anastasia) and Tommy Lassiter (Dimitri)! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broadwaywithajandsarah/message

    Happy 1 Year Pod-versary!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 52:06


    This week, we're celebrating our 1 year of starting this podcast. We would like to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for following along on this wonderful journey. Here's a look back at some fun moments from this past season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broadwaywithajandsarah/message

    The Final All Shook Up recap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 38:19


    This week, we're revisiting the predictions episode from January and wrapping up our favorite moments from All Shook Up at WVLO! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broadwaywithajandsarah/message

    A Reunion with Lysander & Aunt Kathy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 44:56


    Join us this week for a special reunion episode with Lysander Abadia and his former home-ec teacher, who also happens to be Sarah's Aunt Kathy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broadwaywithajandsarah/message

    A Mean Girls tour review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 40:24


    This week, we're discussing our thoughts on the latest musical to head into Broadway San Jose! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broadwaywithajandsarah/message

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