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While several projects were given the green light this year as Gatsby entered the public domain, we are breaking down the Broadway-bound version starring Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada. Let us repeat the past for you as we review our experience at the Paper Mill Playhouse! Come on old sport, hop in! . . . "For Her/My Green Light" - The Great Gatsby The Musical Youtube "A Little Bit" - I Could Use a Drink: The Songs of Drew Gasparini All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

We're going back in time to our New York trip, as Tara and Stefania review Back to the Future! We're about to hit 88mph, hop in! . . . "Put Your Mind To It" - Back to the Future: The Musical (Original Cast Recording) "Back in Time" - Back to the Future: The Musical (Original Cast Recording) "A Little Bit" - I Could Use a Drink: The Songs of Drew Gasparini All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Tara and Stefania get down with Julia Pulo and Julia McLellan to talk queenspirations, standby slaying, and nail budgets. There's no way you'll want to miss this interview of two Queen bees from Toronto's production of SIX So just say ja and join us for the ride!

Tara and Stefania take you a million miles away to the land of Agrabah -- join them as they jump ahead into the stage adaptation of Disney's Aladdin! . . . "These Palace Walls" - Aladdin (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Proud of Your Boy" - Aladdin (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Friend Like Me" - Aladdin (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Journeyman" - The Time Traveller's Wife The Musical (Original Cast Recording) "Defying Gravity" - Wicked (FUNK Cover) feat. Amanda Barise - Third Reprise All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Jacob MacInnis sits down with Tara and Stefania to talk costumes, lighting and Greek mythology in Dion: A Rock Opera. Coal Mine theatre's new show is a wild and provocative take on Dionysus, the god of wine and theatre - join us! . . . "Moment to Moment" - DION: A ROCK OPERA All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Welcome to 2024! We're starting off with everyone's favourite episode of the year -- our annual way too early Tony nominations. Join us for bold, yet unsubstantiated statements and of course, American Idol-style reveals. . . . "Toxic" - Once Upon A One More Time All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Tara and Stefania are wrapping up a remarkable year with a countdown of their top moments of 2023. Join us for the final ride of the year! . . . "Old Friends -- Like It Was" - Merrily We Roll Along (The New Broadway Cast Recording) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Ruth Brotherton joins Tara and Stefania to talk about Pride and Prejudice (*sort of), a hilarious retelling of the beloved novel. Ruth talks regency era fashion, backstage prop chaos, and audience interaction highlights. Join us for this love letter to the Austen classic!

Get ready to raise the roof in our newest episode, all about Here Lies Love! Tara and Stefania talk marketing strategies, representation, and truly unique Broadway experiences. Meet you on the dance floor! . . . "Here Lies Love" - Here Lies Love: Original Cast Recording "Eleven Days" - Here Lies Love 2023 Instagram "Please Don't" - Here Lies Love Concept Album All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Tara and Stefania had snow much fun chatting with the creative team behind Chris, Mrs -- a brand new original musical! Matthew Stodolak & Katie Kerr are the married couple who developed this Santa-mental story, and join us to chat about the process of bringing it to life. Hop in, you won't want to mis(tletoe) this episode! . . . "Ready to Try" - Chris, Mrs. A New Holiday Musical "All I Want For Christmas" - Chris, Mrs. A New Holiday Musical "You Learn" - Jagged Little Pill - Jagged Little Pill (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Uninvited" - Jagged Little Pill - Jagged Little Pill (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?" - Only Murders in the Building: Season 3 "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" - Judy Garland All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Tara and Stefania rank their favourite 11 o'clock numbers - the big, show-stopping songs that bring the protagonist to the end of their journey. Join us for the ride! . . . "Precious Little Dream/AIDS Is God's Punishment" - A Strange Loop (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Home" - Original Television Cast of the Wiz LIVE! "Act II: No One Is Alone" - Into the Woods "Come to Your Senses" - Tick, Tick...BOOM! (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) "Electricity" - Billy Elliot: The Original Cast Recording "All The Wasted Time" - Parade (2023 Broadway Cast Recording) "Telephone Wire" - Fun Home (A New Broadway Musical) "One Night Only" - Dreamgirls (Original London Cast Recording) "Rose's Turn" - Gypsy (2008 Broadway Cast Recording) "I'm Here" - The Color Purple (New Broadway Cast Recording) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Mirvish Productions is kicking off another musical season with In Dreams, a Roy Orbison jukebox musical that celebrates life, music, friendships, and dreams. Tara and Stefania breakdown the North American premiere in our newest episode, hop in! . . . "Crying" - Lena Hall "Maybe" - Cassie Levy & Eleanor Worthington-Cox - Next To Normal "Ready for the Ride" - Dream...and Shine Brighter Disneyland Paris Parade All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Tara and Stefania bring it back home this week, as they preview the shows happening in Toronto and the surrounding areas this upcoming season. There's a lot of theatre to get excited about this year, join us for the journey! . . . "Nobody" - FANGIRLS (World Premiere Cast Recording) "Take it Like a Man" - Legally Blonde The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Tara and Stefania are back with their annual episode to tell you about the upcoming season of musicals on Broadway. Have we inspired a road trip to the Big Apple? Hop in! . . . "30/90" - "tick, tick... BOOM!" Soundtrack from the Netflix Film "For Good" - Cast of High School Musical The Musical The Series All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

We are thrilled to chat with Jennifer Rider-Shaw this week, as she tells us about her role as Lady of the Lake in Stratford's Spamalot. Come with us on the journey to hear about her show day routine, pregnant costume fittings, and favourite audition memories. Hop in! . . . "Dainty June and Her Farmboys" - Gypsy - The 2008 Broadway Cast Recording "Suddenly Seymour" - Joy Woods - Little Shop of Horrors Off -Broadway All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

A show that's as relevant now as it was when it came out almost 30 years ago - there no day but today to listen to Tara and Stefania break down Stratford's production of Rent! Hop in the car with us, and measure this one in miles! . . . "Sneak Peek In the Rehearsal Hall with Rent Stratford Festival" - Youtube "Seasons of Love Rent Stratford Festival 2023" "Don't Lose Your Head" - Six: Live on Opening Night (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "I'm Just Ken" - Barbie The Album "Caissie Levy Sings 'I Miss the Mountains' From Next to Normal - Donmar Warehouse" - Youtube All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

We've made you wait for us, but we're finally talking about the Tony and Grammy award winning musical, Hadestown! Join Tara and Stefania as they break down both the Broadway and Mirvish production of the Anais Mitchell's retelling of the classic myth. So hop in the car and join us on the way down to Hadestown! . . . "When the Chips are Down" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Chant" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Wait for Me" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Why We Build the Wall" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "All I've Ever Known" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Road to Hell" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Doubt Comes In" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Nobody's Side" - Wild and Free - Jessica Vosk "In Memoriam Grammy's 2022" - Youtube All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

While we never made it to the show, we're in the car to talk about Sing Street, the movie. Join us as Tara and Stefania recount the story, songs, and transition to stage - hop in! . . . "Go Now" - Sing Street (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Lost Stars" - Begin Again (Music From and Inspired by the Original Motion Picture) "Drive It Like You Stole It" - Sing Street (Original Motion Picture) "Up" - Sing Street (Original Motion Picture) "Beautiful Sea - Sing Street (Original Motion Picture) "Jenny's Blues" - It Should've Been You Tony Awards "Epiphany" 2023 Cast Recording EP All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Another week, another ranking episode! This time Tara and Stefania are debating the best act two openers! Hop in . . . “Too Darn Hot” - Kiss Me Kate (Original Broadway Cast) “King of New York” - Newsies (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “It's Hot up Here” - Sunday in the Park with George (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “Hometown Hero's Ticker Tape Parade” - Dogfight (Original Cast Recording) “I Feel Pretty” - West Side Story (Original 1957 Broadway Cast Recording) “Seasons of Love” - Rent (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “What'd I Miss” - Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “Backstage Romance” - Moulin Rouge (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “Thank Goodness” - Wicked (Original Broadway Cast Recording) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

It's been a long time coming, but we're thrilled to be finally talking about Kelly v. Kelly! The third and final show in her Crescendo Series, we're excited to again celebrate the work of Britta Johnson, and her writing partner Sara Farb. Cue the music, it's time to dance! . . . "Eugenia at the Tango Club" - The Musical Stage Company (Youtube) "Somebody Will" - Shucked (Original Broadway Cast Recording) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

We're journeying through the pasts of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty this week, as we provide another episode in our composer series. Hop in! . . . "Forever Yours" - Once on This Island (New Broadway Cast Recording) "Why We Tell The Story" - Once on This Island (New Broadway Cast Recording) "Prologue: Ragtime" - Ragtime: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Solla Sollew" - Seussical: The Musical (2000 Original Broadway Cast) "Alone in the Universe (Reprise)" - Seussical: The Musical (2000 Original Broadway Cast) "Keep on Standing" - Rocky Broadway (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "My Petersburg" - Anastasia (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Journey to the Past" - Anastasia "Doorway to Where" - Schmigadoon! Season 2 All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

We had too many thoughts for just one episode so we're back for another round of Tony nominations this week. Join us! . . . "Independently Owned" - Shucked (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "...Baby One More Time" - & Juliet (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "This Is Not Over Yet" - Parade (2023 Broadway Cast Recording) "Father Time" - Kimberly Akimbo (Original Broadway Cast Recording) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

The Tony nominations have dropped and Tara and Stefania are here to talk all the surprises and snubs in store for this year's award show. Hop in!

This week we're ranking the best (and worst) original songs written for movie musicals. Tara and Stefania were very specific with the rules for this one, so we're talking original songs that weren't in the stage production and help advance the plot. Join us! . . . "Cinema Italiano" - Nine (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "Ladies Choice" - Hairspray (Soundtrack to the Motion Picture) "Beautiful City" - Godspell (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "Listen" - Dreamgirls (Music from the Motion Picture) "Mein Herr" - Cabaret (Original Soundtrack Recording) "Love You I Do" - Dreamgirls (Music from the Motion Picture) "The Anonymous Ones" - Dear Evan Hansen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "Beautiful Ghosts (Victoria's Song) - Cats: Highlights From The Motion Picture Soundtrack "Suddenly" - ‎Les Misérables (Highlights from the Motion Picture Soundtrack) "Come So Far" - Hairspray (Soundtrack to the Motion Picture) "Jealous (Gospel Version)" All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

With some imagination, a few extra chokeys, and a little bit of (movie) magic, Matilda the Musical brings the stage to the screen. Tara and Stefania are breaking down budget, choreography, and standout performances this week - hop on board the library truck! . . . "When I Grow Up" - Matilda the Musical Original London Cast Recording "Revolting Children" -Matilda the Musical Original London Cast Recording "School Song" - Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) "My House" - Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) "Quiet" - Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) "Naughty" - Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) "Still Holding my Hand" - Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) "You Can Be A Queen" - Bad Hats' Alice in Wonderland All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Nothing but a good time this week, as we chat about Toronto's latest production of Rock of Ages

We have a passenger this week as we welcome AJ Bridel to the car! We truly had so much fun chatting about her role in Kinky Boots, as a finalist on Over The Rainbow, and the upcoming production of Rock of Ages. Hop in! . . . "Mein Heir" - Cabaret (2021 London Cast Recording) "Wait For Me" from The Time Traveller's Wife: The Musical" All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

We're back with our annual Way Too Early Tony Nominations! Tara and Stefania break out the crystal ball to predict the nominees and winners for this year's musicals.

Go, go, go Joe! London's newest production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has landed in Toronto. Tara and Stefania talk performances, set, and choreography in ALW's walking work of art. Close every (car) door, we're on our way . . . "Go, Go, Go Joseph" - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamboat (Canadian Cast Recording) "Benjamin Calypso" - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamboat (Canadian Cast Recording) "Jacob and Sons/Joseph's Coat" - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamboat (Canadian Cast Recording) "One More Angel in Heaven" - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamboat (Canadian Cast Recording) "Any Dream Will Do" - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamboat (Canadian Cast Recording) "Close Every Door" - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamboat (Canadian Cast Recording) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Tara and Stefania recap their most memorable moments from the past year, both on stage and behind the mic -- join us for one last ride in 2022! . . . "Memory Song" - Kyle Ramar Freeman & Michael R Jackson "...Baby One More Time" - & Juliet (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "That's the Way It Is" - & Juliet (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas? - "Hottest Female Up In Whoville" " All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Don't delay or be misled, join us on our journey Into the Woods. Tara and Stefania talk Sondheim, revivals and not so happily ever afters. We wish, more than anything, that you'll join us in the car this week. . . . "Prologue: Into the Woods" - Into The Woods (2022 Broadway Cast) "Moments in the Woods" - Into The Woods (2022 Broadway Cast) "Witch's Lament" - Into The Woods (2022 Broadway Cast) "No One Is Alone" - Into The Woods (2022 Broadway Cast) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.  

Grab the confetti cannons, pop the bubbly, it's time to celebrate! Join us as we commemorate our 100th episode by counting down our top 100 moments in musical theatre history

Whether yer a wizard or a muggle, we want to talk about Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. With the wizarding world brought to life on stage, there is a lot to unpack - so grab some butterbeer and join us on the Hogwarts Express! . . . "Money, Money, Money Angeleyes" - UnCovered: The Music of Abba - The Musical Stage Company "It Takes Two" - Into The Woods (2022 Broadway Cast Recording) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

This week we're sharing our inner thoughts about A Strange Loop! This truly unique show highlights the brilliance of Michael R Jackson as he brings you along on the journey of writing a musical. Join us for the ride! . . . "Periodically" - ‎A Strange Loop (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Inner White Girl" - A Strange Loop (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Memory Song" - A Strange Loop (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Precious Little Dream/AIDS is God's Punishment" - A Strange Loop (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Losing My Mind" - The Kelly Clarkson Show  "Meant to be Yours" - Heathers: The Musical (World Premiere Cast Recording) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.  

We're staying local this week, as we preview the shows in Toronto for this upcoming season. Check out our latest episode for everything Tara and Stefania are excited to see in the GTA this year! . . . " SIX The Musical: Tiny Desk Concert" "The Lamest Place in the World" - '13: The Musical' Movie Soundtrack All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.  

The air is crisper, the leaves are changing, and it's time for a new season of Broadway theatre! Tara and Stefania chat about which shows have us planning a road trip, and which ones may need a bit more time out-of-town. Hop in! . . . "Do It For You" - Between the Lines The Musical "What do you Know About Love" - HSMTMTS Season 3 All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

After years of manifesting this moment, Robert Markus joins us in the car this week! Tara and Stefania chat with the Stratford star about his vocal range versatility, memorable audition stories, and process behind his many different roles. . . . "Is This Not Love?" -  Twelfth Night  "If This Is Love" - The Notebook - A New Musical  "Everybody's Coming Together" - Almost Famous The Musical  All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Phone rings, door chimes, in comes...Tara & Stefania to talk all about the recently-closed, gender-bent revival of Stephen Sondheim's Company! . . . "Company" - Company (2018 London Cast Recording) "Being Alive" - Company (2006 Broadway Revival Cast) "You Can Drive a Person Crazy" - Company (2018 London Cast Recording) "Another Hundred People" - Company (2018 London Cast Recording) "Getting Married Today" - Company (2018 London Cast Recording) "Ladies Who Lunch" - Company (2018 London Cast Recording) "Stay With Me" - Josh Henry & Gavin Creel TikTok All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Adultery, murder, and showbiz - what more can you ask for? Tara and Stefania break down Stratford Festival's rendition of Chicago! . . . "Overture" - Chicago The Musical (New Broadway Cast Recording (1997)) "My Own Best Friend" - Chicago The Musical (New Broadway Cast Recording (1997)) "Razzle Dazzle" - Chicago The Musical (New Broadway Cast Recording (1997)) "We Both Reached for the Gun" - Chicago The Musical (New Broadway Cast Recording (1997)) "Cell Block Tango" - Chicago The Musical (New Broadway Cast Recording (1997)) "I'll Be There" - MJ the Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "All That Jazz" - Chicago The Musical (New Broadway Cast Recording (1997)) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.  

We're turning back the clocks to 2013 - when NPH hosted the Tony's, Ben was married to a different Jennifer, and children dominated the Broadway stage.  Tara and Stefania discuss the four new musical nominees: A Christmas Story, Bring It On, Matilda and Kinky Boots.  Buckle up, we're going back in time!  . . . "Ralphie to the Rescue" - A Christmas Story: The Musical (Original 2012 Broadway Cast) "A Christmas Story" - A Christmas Story: The Musical (Original 2012 Broadway Cast) "Sticky Situation" - A Christmas Story: The Musical (Original 2012 Broadway Cast) "It's All Happening" - Bring It On: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Enjoy the Trip" - Bring It On: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "One Perfect Moment" - Bring It On: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Revolting Children" - Matilda the Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Quiet" - Matilda the Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "When I Grow Up" - Matilda the Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "My House" - Matilda the Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "History of Wrong Guys" - Kinky Boots (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Take What You Got" - Kinky Boots (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Step One" - Kinky Boots (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Can't Help Falling in Love" - ELVIS (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Explicit] "Goodbye" - Alice Fearn - The Roles We'll Never Play (Youtube) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.  

What's in a song? In its pre-Broadway engagement, & Juliet answers the question, “What if Juliet didn't kill herself?” Tara and Stefania tell us about choreo, feminism, and boy bands in the new Max Martin jukebox musical . . . "Problem/Can't Feel My Face" - & Juliet (Original London Cast Recording) "Domino" - & Juliet (Original London Cast Recording) "Show Me Love" - & Juliet (Original London Cast Recording) "Everybody" - & Juliet (Original London Cast Recording) "One More Try" - Betsy Wolfe TikTok "Blow" - & Juliet (Original London Cast Recording) "Superstar" - Jesus Christ Superstar: Highlights From the All-Female Studio Cast Recording "The Music That Makes Me Dance" - 2022 Jimmy Awards, Sophie Pollono (Youtube) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only

Stefania is in the driver's seat this week as we talk about Tara's first experience at the ballet! We're talking French vocabulary, accessible pricing, and everything we love about this modern classic. Let us pointe out all the amazing things about Swan Lake! . . . "Find Me" - Dixon Road (2022) "Tattoos" - Renee Rapp All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only  

Picture this - you're listening to your favourite cast album, and then that song comes on, and you instinctively reach over to press "skip" - what song is it? Tara and Stefania rank their top skippable songs, with of course some honourable mentions for cast recordings with zero skips. Hop in, we promise you won't want to skip this episode! . . . "Home Before You Know It" - The Bridges of Madison County (Original Broadway Cast Recording)   "Give Way" - Dogfight (Original Cast Recording) "I'm Outta Here" - Ghost The Musical (Original Cast Recording) "Lifeboat" - Heathers: The Musical (World Premiere Cast Recording)   "The Sad Tale of the Beaux Hommes" Once on This Island (New Broadway Cast Recording) "The Schumel Song" - The Last Five Years (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "Light in the Dark" - Next To Normal (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Hurricane" -  Hamilton: An American Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "The Story of Tonight" - Hamilton: An American Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)   "Castle on a Cloud" - Les Miserables (The Original London Cast Recording) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only

Tara and Stefania are in the car this week to talk about the Disney+ original movie, Better Late Than Never. Broadway cameos, theatre kid dreams, and a NYC road trip -- what more could we ask for?? . . . "No One Gets Left Behind" - Better Nate Than Ever (Original Soundtrack) "Big Time" - Better Nate Than Ever (Original Soundtrack) "About to go Awf" - Better Nate Than Ever (Original Soundtrack) "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette ft. Duomo & Kroma "Just for a Moment" - Olivia Rodrigo & Joshua Basset  All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.  

We're celebrating, we're drinking, we're editing giant excel sheets - it's award season!

This week, we interviewed Jenny Weisz about her role Grow! Jenny has roots with the podcast going back to high school. Tara and Stefania chat about Glee Club memories, getting back in front of an audience, and bringing this homegrown Canadian musical to the stage. Join us in the car! . . . "Grow" - From The Musical Grow feat. Virtual Choir  "Wherever You Go I Will Go" - Grow A New Musical Comedy Trailer (Grand Theatre London) - Youtube All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Hello, gorgeous! Our newest episode is all about an old classic - listen to Tara and Stefania's thoughts on the iconic 1968 film, as well as what they can't wait to see when Funny Girl hits the Broadway stage once again! . . . "Don't Rain On My Parade (Glee Cast Version)" - Glee: The Music, The Complete Season One "People" - Julia Murney "His Love Makes Me Beautiful" - Funny Girl (Original Soundtrack Recording) "Don't Rain On My Parade" - Funny Girl (Original Soundtrack Recording) "My Man" - Funny Girl (Original Soundtrack Recording) "Who Are You Now" - Funny Girl (Original 1964 Broadway Cast Album)  "Don't Rain On My Parade (Reprise) - Funny Girl (Original 1964 Broadway Cast Album)  "You Are Woman, I Am Man" - Funny Girl (Original 1964 Broadway Cast Album)  "I'm A Woman (feat. Jennifer Hudson & Reba McEntire) - For the Girls - Kristin Chenoweth "Gun Song" - Assassins (The 2022 Off-Broadway Cast Recording)  All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

We're back this week with another instalment of our composer series! Tara and Stefania take on their first composing duo, as they discuss the Broadway careers of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. A truly perfect marriage of talents, Shaiman and Wittman are the brains behind Hairspray, Catch Me If You Can, and countless hits from Smash. Hop in! . . . "Welcome to the 60's" - Hairspray (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "You Can't Stop the Beat" - Hairspray (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Good Morning Baltimore" - Hairspray (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Without Love" - Hairspray (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Ladies Choice" - Hairspray (Soundtrack to the Motion Picture) "Come So Far (Got So Far To Go) - Hairspray Live! (Original Soundtrack of the NBC Television Event) "Goodbye" - Catch Me If You Can (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Fly, Fly Away" - Catch Me If You Can (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "The View From Here" - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "It Must Be Believed to Be Seen" - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "When Veruca Says" - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "When Willy Met Oompa" - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Nowhere to Go But Up" - Mary Poppins Returns (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "Trip a Little Light Fantastic" - Mary Poppins Returns (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "Don't Forget Me" - SMASH - The Complete Season One "They Just Keep Moving the Line" - SMASH - The Complete Season Two "Let Me Be Your Star" - SMASH - The Complete Season One "I Can't Let Go" - SMASH - The Complete Season Two "Wait For It" - Broadway Does Punk - Wait for It - EP "Here for You" - Here for You: Ballads for Broadway Impact All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.  

This week is all about bio musicals - employing an artist's catalog of music to tell their life story. Tara and Stefania recount their favourite shows, and discuss whose story we want to hear next! Listen in! . . . "Save the City" Hawkeye: Vol. 2 (Episodes 4-6) [Original Soundtrack] All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Ever wondered about the history of movie musicals at the Oscar's? Tune in to hear Tara and Stefania recount their picks for this year, as well as the highlights from iconic movies over the last century. Grab some popcorn and take your seats! . . . "Falling Slowly" - Once (Music from the Motion Picture) "Over the Rainbow" - The Wizard of Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "The Man That Got Away" - I'd Do Anything - BBC One "Sextet Montage" -  (Music from the Netflix Film "tick, tick... BOOM!") - Single All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

What are you searching for? Tara and Stefania are back to rank their favourite 'I Want' songs. Join us in the car, and don't be afraid to belt out your dreams! . . . "Roxie" - Chicago (Music from the Motion Picture) "(Just a) Simple Sponge" - SpongeBob SquarePants, the New Musical (Original Cast Recording) "I Just Can't Wait to be King" - The Lion King (Original 1997 Broadway Cast Recording) "The Room Where It Happens" - Hamilton: An American Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  "Waiting for Life" - Once on This Island (New Broadway Cast Recording) "What Baking Can Do" - Waitress (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Sweet Charity: There's Gotta Be Something More Than This" - Sweet Charity (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "You and Me (But Mostly Me)" - The Book of Mormon (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  "West Side Story: Act 1: Something's Coming" - West Side Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "The Wizard and I" - Wicked (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  "Gabrielle Carrubba - "Words Fail" (Pronoun Showdown)" - Youtube All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.