Spilling the Broadway Tea

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Musical theatre analysis and discussion from two unlikely friends and collaborators. Ian, a college student actor and writer, and Kaleigh, a 30-something teacher and director, tackle a different show, composer, or musical-related topic each episode. Since we are "spilling the tea", expect spoilers.

Ian Bonin and Kaleigh Lay

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    Latest episodes from Spilling the Broadway Tea

    Sip The Day :"Newsies"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 108:04


    Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bwaytea)

    'Til Someone Gets Spilt: "Mean Girls"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 101:54


    This week features a "lost" episode recorded during the Covid break where we discussed the musical Mean Girls. We analyze the beginnings of the show, the music, and why we think this adaptation works so well. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bwaytea)

    Spillin' It Up On Top: "Hadestown"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 105:21


    Ian and Kaleigh are back to talk about one of their favorite recent musicals, Hadestown. They discuss how they got into the show through the original off-Broadway cast recording, the history of the show and the changes it made along the road to Broadway, and their reactions to seeing it recently.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bwaytea)

    Now We Can Sip In: "Xanadu"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 76:23


    Kaleigh and Ian are back with a new season, and they are starting with the magical musical, Xanadu. Learn all about the history and appeal of this unique jukebox musical based on the notorious 80's movie. Muses and the music of ELO: welcome to Xanadu. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bwaytea)

    Top 5 I Want Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 81:48


    And All That Tea: "Chicago"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 95:41


    Ian and Kaleigh analyze and reimagine Chicago for today. They discuss the impact and meaning behind the music, staging, and dance of both the original production, the revival, and the movie.

    First Sips First: "Bandstand"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 99:40


    Ian and Kaleigh discuss the underappreciated gem, Bandstand. They analyze the story, unique voice of the show, and the music.

    Totally Spilt: "Spring Awakening"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 93:54


    Ian and Kaleigh discuss the hit musical, Spring Awakening. They analyze the origins, plot, music and more.

    No One Sips Alone: "Into the Woods"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 94:28


    Ian and Kaleigh open season 3 with Sondheim as they dissect and discuss "Into the Woods". Details about the intricate music and in depth analysis of the plot and structure are included as we deep dive into this modern classic that is more complex than the many children's shows which represent it each year.

    Catch Me, I'm Spilling: "Next to Normal"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2020 90:41


    Part 2 of our Next to Normal discussion. This episode, Ian and Kaleigh go into depth on the music of the show. They analyze each song, discussing how it fits into the overall show narratively and musically.

    Just Another Sip: "Next to Normal"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2020 88:10


    Ian and Kaleigh provide in-depth analysis of contemporary musical, Next to Normal. Spoilers abound as we detail characters, plot points, and speculate about different interpretations of the show.

    Defying Gravi-Tea: "Wicked"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2020 83:57


    Ian and Kaleigh discuss and analyze the blockbuster hit, Wicked. We talk about what drew us to the show, our favorite songs, and what we think makes this show so iconic.

    You're The Tea: "Anything Goes"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 56:08


    Ian and Kaleigh discuss and detail the Cole Porter classic, Anything Goes. They analyze the songs, plot, and characters as well as the changes the show has undergone throughout the years.

    Here We Sip Again: "Mamma Mia"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2020 84:37


    Ian and Kaleigh discuss the mega hit Abba musical, Mamma Mia. They analyze the songs and attempt to get to the bottom of what makes this show so popular.

    Top Ten Opening Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2019 67:38


    Ian and Kaleigh list their top ten favorite opening numbers.

    The Most Beautiful Tea in the World: "Kinky Boots"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2019 61:46


    Ian and Kaleigh discuss the Broadway and West End hit Kinky Boots. They analyze the score by Cyndi Lauper and talk about the strengths and weaknesses of the plot and book.

    A Little Tea: "Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2019 90:37


    Ian and Kaleigh discuss the music, history, and different iterations of the Sondheim's masterpiece, Sweeney Todd.

    Come Sip the Tea: "Cabaret"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2019 55:56


    Ian and Kaleigh discuss and analyze the classic Kander and Ebb musical, Cabaret. They detail the music, the history and the iconic performances associated with the show.

    Any Tea Will Do: "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2019 63:11


    Ian and Kaleigh discuss Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and why they cherish this show, delving into the multiple musical genres and even all forty colors of the Dreamcoat!

    Sipping By the Seine: "The Hunchback of Notre Dame"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2019 49:59


    Ian and Kaleigh discuss the off-Broadway and German hit that is currently being produced all over the country: The Hunchback of Notre Dame. We discuss the history of it, the Disney movie, the music, and the reasons it may have not made it to Broadway.

    "Top Five Movie Musicals"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2019 65:41


    Ian and Kaleigh discuss their favorite movie musicals in their first "top 5" list. To be considered, these musicals had to start out as movies. Also discussed are guilty pleasures, honorable mentions, and some that we only deem "worth mentioning".

    You Can't Stop the Tea: "Hairspray"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2019 60:41


    Ian, Kaleigh, and special guest Hollie discuss the history and many different versions of Hairspray by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, based on the classic John Waters film. They analyze the music, their favorite actors in each of the roles, and what is so appealing about this modern musical hit.

    With Me, It's Tea or Nuthin': "Oklahoma!"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2019 72:37


    Ian and Kaleigh discuss the classic musical, Oklahoma! They trace the history, impact, issues, and how recent productions have reinterpreted this musical staple.

    It Only Takes a Sip: "Waitress"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2019 56:15


    Ian and Kaleigh discuss Sara Bareilles's "Waitress". They spill the tea on the story, characters, and the variety of actors that have starred in this delicious modern musical.

    Bobby, Come on Over for Tea: "Company"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2019 64:05


    Ian and Kaleigh discuss Stephen Sondheim's "Company". They analyze the music, the idea of the concept musical, and the different iterations this show has undergone, including the new gender-swapped West End version.

    And You Don't Even Spill It: "Everybody's Talking About Jamie"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2019 42:02


    Ian and Kaleigh discuss the new hit of the West End, "Everybody's Talking About Jamie". We spill the tea about what drew us to the show, the plot details, and the unique music.

    We've Got Tea to Spill: "Pippin"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2019 54:03


    Ian and Kaleigh discuss and analyze Stephen Schwartz's musical masterpiece, "Pippin". We spill the tea on the history of the show, the twists and turns of the plot, the impact of the recent revival, and our favorite songs and moments. Email: bwaytea@gmail.com Instagram: @bwaytea

    Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 39:21


    Ian and Kaleigh discuss their theater origins and experiences and then reveal some of their biggest dream roles!Email: bwaytea@gmail.comInstagram: @bwayteaFacebook: Spilling the Broadway Tea

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