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[School of Everything Else 2025] All the way back in 2017 I put together an absolutely EPIC musical journey through the first eight years of the MCU, from Iron Man all the way up to Doctor Strange. So much time has passed since then (cue many gifs of Matt Damon drinking from the wrong Grail) and Marvel has not followed my sound advice about allowing each hero (and maybe a villain or two) to retain a theme that reprises with every subsequent appearance. However, that does not mean there haven't been some truly excellent scores composed, which got side-lined in the clickbaity rush to pronounce Marvel as being formulaic, failing or indeed signifying the baleful death of film. Here for you now is a compendium of themes and sonic explorations as Phase 3 draws to its epic conclusion and Phases 4 and 5 wend their way from the small screen to the big and back again. I look forward to a third volume of these shows sometime in the early 2030s, when the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, Secret Wars and whatever happens with Spider-Man and whatever inevitable soft reboot brings us to a new era of superhero cinema. 1. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (‘Louisiana Hero' by Henry Jackman) 2. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (‘Dad' by Tyler Bates) 3. Spider-Man Homecoming (Michael Giacchino) 4. Thor: Ragnarok (‘Main Title' by Mark Mothersbourough) 5. Black Panther (‘Wakanda', ‘Warrior Falls' and ‘Killmonger' by Ludwig Goransson) 6. Infinity War (Alan Silvestri) 7. Captain Marvel (‘Main Theme' and ‘All Fired Up' by Pinar Toprak) 8. Black Widow (‘Yelena Belova' and ‘Natasha Soars' by Lorne Balfe) 9. WandaVision (‘Opening Themes: 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s' and ‘End Cretids' by Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez and Christophe Beck) 10. Loki (Natalie Holt) 11. Shang Chi (Joel P. West) 12. Eternals (Ramin Djawadi) 13. Moon Knight (Hesham Nazih) 14. Ms. Marvel (Laura Karpman) 15. The Marvels (Laura Karpman) 16. Spider-Man: No Way Home (‘Forget-Me-Knots' by Michael Giaccino) 17. Wakanda Forever (Ludwig Goransson) 18. Guardians Vol. 3 (‘Guardians vs Hallespawn' / ‘Into the Light' by John Murphy) 19. Thor Ragnarok Reprised (‘Twilight of the Gods' & ‘What Heroes Do' by Mark Mothersbourough) 20. Daredevil (John Paesano) 21. Jessica Jones (Sean Callery) 22. Luke Cage (Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad) 23. Iron Fist (Trevor Morris) 24. Werewolf by Night (Michael Giacchino) 25. Quantumania (Christophe Beck) 26. Agatha All Along (Christopher Beck) 27. Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man (The Math Club) 28. Deadpool & Wolverine (‘Bye Bye Bye' by NSYNC & ‘Like a Prayer Battle Royale Mix' by Madonna) 29. Avengers: Endgame (‘Portals', ‘The Real Hero' and ‘Main on End' by Alan Silvestri)
Send us a textToday is the second of a five episode preview of the 97th Academy Awards where I will be breaking down each and every category throughout the week. Today I am joined by Enrico Banson from the Director's Notes newsletter to break down Best Animated Feature, Best International Feature, Best Documentary Feature, Best Original Score, and Best Original Song. I've listed the nominees below along with a few other films mentioned throughout the episode.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get all the preview episodes this week, and head over to my Substack to submit your guesses for my annual Oscar prediction contest.The nominees for each category are listed below.Best Animated Feature:FlowInside Out 2Memoir of a SnailWallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most FowlThe Wild RobotBest International Feature:Emilia Pérez (France)Flow (Latvia)The Girl with the Needle (Denmark)I'm Still Here (Brazil)The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany)Best Documentary Feature:Black Box Diaries No Other LandPorcelain WarSoundtrack to a Coup d'EtatSugarcaneBest Original Score:The BrutalistConclaveEmilia PérezWickedThe Wild RobotBest Original Song:"El Mal" from Emilia Pérez"The Journey" from The Six Triple Eight"Like a Bird" from Sing Sing "Mi Camino" from Emilia Pérez "Never Too Late" from Elton John: Never Too Late Other films mentioned in this episode include:"Incident" directed by Bill Morrison20 Days in Mariupol directed by Mstyslav ChernovThe Eternal Memory directed by Maite AlberdiNavalny directed by Daniel RoherSummer of Soul directed by Ahmir-Khalib ThompsonMy Octopus Teacher directed by Pippa Ehrlich and James ReedWill & Harper directed by Josh GreenbaumPiece by Piece directed by Morgan NevilleFlee directed by Jonas Poher RasmussenThe Remarkable Life of Ibelin directed by Benjamin Ree"The Last Repair Shop" directed by Ben Proudfoot and Kris BowersThe Last Showgirl directed by Gia CoppolaArmageddon directed by Michael BayThe Lion King directed by Roger Allers and Rob MinkoffRocket Man directed by Dexter FletcherCoco directed by Lee UnkrichEncanto directed by Byron Howard and Jared BushAladdin directed by John Musker and Ron ClementsOther media mentioned in this episode include:"Never My Love" performed by The Association"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Diane Warren, performed by Aerosmith"How Do I Live" by Diane Warren, performed by LeAnn Rimes"Remember Me" by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez"We Don't Talk About Bruno" by Lin-Manuel Miranda"Dos Oruguitas" by Lin-Manuel Miranda"A Whole New World" by Alan Menken and Tim Rice
On this second part of a two-part special episode, host Brett Nachman is joined by podcaster and performer Tammy Tuckey as they continue to share their selections of their 25 favorite Disney songs from the past 25 years. Top picks include tunes by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Alan Mencken, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more! Be sure to follow Tammy on Twitter (@TammyTuckey) Instagram (@TammyTuckey), Facebook (Facebook.com/SingerTammyTuckey), and YouTube, where you can listen to her interviews with amazing Disney personalities. Look for The Tammy Tuckey Show wherever you listen to podcasts! And visit Tammy's website: TammyTuckey.com Feel free to reach out to Brett via BlueSky @drnachman and Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
Diane and Sean discuss the animated girl power film that held an icy grip on the world, Frozen. Episode music is, "Let it Go", written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez, and Robert Lopez, performed by Idina Menzel from the OST.- Our theme song is by Brushy One String- Artwork by Marlaine LePage- Why Do We Own This DVD? Merch available at Teepublic- Follow the show on social media:- BlueSky: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the show
Agatha All Along episode 6 explores the Billy Maximoff backstory, and overall delivered the MCU another huge win. In today's episode, we discuss the cultural shift around TV, and everything that happened in episode 6. PLUS, we have a special 10 minute chat with legendary songwriters, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (WandaVision, Agatha All Along, Frozen). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the third year in a row, a woman was Oscar nominated for acting and songwriting in the same year. In 2019, that was Cynthia Erivo, the Tony Award-winning actress from The Color Purple who played abolitionist Harriet Tubman in the movie Harriet and wrote the song "Stand Up" with Joshuah Brian Campell. Their Oscar competition included previous Oscar winners Randy Newman, Elton John, Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez. Did Erivo win her first Oscar, or did an Oscar veteran pick up another statuette? Find out on this episode of The Best Song Podcast!
cast member Jeremy Davis (Olaf) sits down to talk with Stage Door about his musical theatre story, and how it feels to work on the show and to play such an iconic character. The American Theatre Guild is pleased to present : Frozen the Musical TICKETING INFORMATION: BroadwayinToledo.com, StranahanTheater.com From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen, the Tony®-nominated Best Musical, is now on tour across North America and the critics rave, “It's simply magical!” (LA Daily News). Heralded by The New Yorker as “thrilling” and “genuinely moving,” Frozen features the songs you know and love from the original Oscar®-winning film, plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers by the film's songwriters, Oscar winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez and EGOT winner Robert Lopez. Oscar winner Jennifer Lee (book), Tony and Olivier Award winner Michael Grandage (director), and Tony winner Rob Ashford (choreographer) round out the creative team that has won a cumulative 16 Tony Awards. An unforgettable theatrical experience filled with sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, and powerhouse performances, Frozen is everything you want in a musical: It's moving. It's spectacular. And above all, it's pure Broadway joy. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2024 1:00 & 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2024 8:00 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024 2:00 & 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 2024 1:00 & 6:30 p.m. TICKETING INFORMATION: BroadwayinToledo.com, StranahanTheater.com and The Stranahan Theater Box Office are the only official sources for tickets to Disney's FROZEN. Tickets purchased through another source will not be guaranteed. PLEASE FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Facebook: @BroadwayInToledo Instagram: @BwayToledo X (formerly Twitter): @bwaytoledo
Music is our focus today on the Broadway Gives Back podcast, and I have two very special women as my guests. So first, Let's “Let it go” for Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy award-winning, Kristen Anderson-Lopez. Kristen is best known for her work from Frozen, Coco, In Transit, Up Here and Finding Nemo. Kristen is also very involved in two important organizations… Brooklyn Children's Theatre and Maestra Music. Speaking of Maestra… we will also be talking to multiple award winning music director, composer, lyricist, pianist, and music producer, Georgia Stitt, who started Maestra Music to provide support, visibility, and community to the women and nonbinary people who make the music in musical theatre— and now together with Lin-Manuel Miranda, they are developing and managing the RISE Theatre Directory which is helping to build a more equitable and inclusive theatre industry. Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episode and how you can donate and/or help: risetheater.org maestramusic.org brooklynchildrenstheatre.org tadatheater.com Connect with Georgia Stitt: Website: georgiastitt.com Instagram: @georgiastitt Connect with Kristen Anderson-Lopez: Instagram: @kristenampersandlopez Connect with The Broadway Gives Back Podcast: Facebook: @broadwaygivesbackpodcast Instagram: @broadwaygivesbackpodcast Twitter: @broadwaygives Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
fWotD Episode 2393: Frozen II Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day.The featured article for Thursday, 23 November 2023 is Frozen II.Frozen 2 (stylized as Frozen II) is a 2019 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures as the sequel to Frozen (2013). Produced by Peter Del Vecho, the film was directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee from a screenplay by Lee. The directors co-wrote the story with Marc Smith, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, and Robert Lopez. It stars the voices of Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, and Jonathan Groff. Set three years after the first film, Frozen II follows sisters Anna and Elsa, and their companions Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf as they travel to an enchanted forest to unravel the origin of Elsa's magical power. It explores the themes of colonialism and advocating reparation.Frozen II was greenlit in March 2015 after a company debate about whether it would be perceived as inferior to the original. It used more-complex, enhanced animation technology than Frozen, and was an interdepartmental collaboration. Anderson-Lopez and Lopez returned as the film's songwriters, and Christophe Beck again composed the score. The film was translated into 46 languages and was accompanied by Into the Unknown: Making Frozen II, a documentary series.Frozen II premiered in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on November 7, 2019, and was released in the United States on November 22. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and grossed $1.450 billion worldwide, finishing its theatrical run as the third-highest-grossing film of 2019, the tenth-highest-grossing film of all time, and the second-highest-grossing animated film of all time. It also held the title of the highest-grossing worldwide opening of all time for an animated film for three years. Frozen II received a nomination for Best Original Song at the 92nd Academy Awards, among numerous other accolades. Two sequels are in development.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:34 UTC on Thursday, 23 November 2023.For the full current version of the article, see Frozen II on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Emma Neural.
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Andrew Synowiec is a session musician, primarily as a guitarist, who has appeared on recordings of a variety of artists and bands, including The Who, Barbara Streisand, Megan Trainor, and M83. He's also performed on the soundtracks of several films and television series, including Cobra Kai, Frozen, Coco, A Good Day to Die Hard, Little Fockers, and more! Andrew talks about moving to LA from Miami, becoming a session guitarist, the process of working with a variety of composers, and...of course, the tools to be successful in this line of work. He also talks about some of his other projects as a performer. This is a great conversation that you won't want to miss! Find out more about Andrew Synowiec at https://andrewsynowiec.com/ Musical excerpts in order of appearance: "The Final Countdown" arr. Pinar Toprak (from The Lost City soundtrack) "Sam and Robby" and "Quiver" by Leo Birenberg and Zach Robinson (from Cobra Kai soundtrack) "Let It Go" by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (from Frozen soundtrack) "Triple Vodka Rhapsody" by Marco Beltrami (from A Good Day to Die Hard) "Dia de Los Muertos" by Michael Giacchino (from Coco) "Triad Days" and "Late to the Party" by Andrew Synowiec Let me know your thoughts on this episode at https://www.speakpipe.com/MusicianToolkit or you can send me a written message at https://www.davidlanemusic.com/contact You can find this episode and links to this show on all podcast apps from https://musiciantoolkit.podbean.com/ . If you enjoyed this, please give it a rating and review on the podcast app of your choice. You can also now find the podcast at https://www.davidlanemusic.com/toolkit You can follow David Lane AND the Musician Toolkit podcast on Facebook @DavidMLaneMusic, on Instagram and TikTok @DavidLaneMusic, and on YouTube @davidlanemusic1 This episode is sponsored by Fons, an online platform that helps private teachers of all types (music, yoga, martial arts, academic tutoring, coaches, etc) with smooth, automated assistance such as securing timely automatic payments and scheduling. Click here for more information or to begin your free trial.
It's time to clear the docket! This week, we're tackling disputes about the theater, and we have two very special expert witnesses: the award-winning duo Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Bobby Lopez! Between the two of them, they've made some of the most memorable musical theater works of the modern era: Frozen, The Book of Mormon, Avenue Q and so much more. They've come by to lend their expertise to settle disputes about the ending of Pippin, post-show etiquette in community theater, and – of course – lots and lots of Sondheim.SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST in APPLE PODCASTS or the RSS FEED.
Kara Ramos joins us to discuss the multiple attempts Disney tried to make The Snow Queen and why the true villain is Hans Christian Andersen.PatreonMerchTwitterInstagramPipedream podcastsClips used in this episode:“Agatha All Along” “Let it Go”by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert LopezFrozen (2013)Hans Christian Andersen (1952)Harvey Fierstein on HAIRSPRAY“Love Can't Be Denied” by Alan Menken performed by Remi StarckTom Selleck Screen Test for Indiana JonesMusic by Kevin MacLeod"Discovery Hit""Jazz Brunch""Miami Nights""Aquarium”“Danse Macabre”This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5681427/advertisement
It's the last episode! Can you believe it? There have been so many amazing guests on the show over the last 8 weeks. True icons from the theatre world and beyond. On this episode, in honor of the season finale, Maddy and Julian are back with several of those icons to talk about episode 8, the collaborative process of putting this show together, and what the future holds for Lindsey and Miguel. You'll hear from Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes, Executive Producer and Director Tommy Kail, Showrunner Stephen Levensen, choreographer Sonya Tayeh, actors Andrea Burns and Scott Porter, and of course, songwriters and creators Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez.From Straw Hut Media
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes writer Abraham Josephine Riesman, author of “True Believer: The Rise and Fall of Stan Lee” and her latest, “Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America.” Next, director Benjamin Millepied joins to talk about his feature film debut, an adaptation of “Carmen.” And for The Treat, songwriting power couple Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez talk about their inspirations on the page and in song.
Today, Maddy and Julian talk with the amazing John Hodgman who plays Lindsay's father Tom. He's maybe more well known as a writer. He's been a regular contributor to the New York Times Magazine, the Daily Show, and This American Life, and he's been producing his own podcast since 2010, Judge John Hodgman. He was also the PC in those Apple commercials where Justin Long is the Mac. You remember those? How could I forget? That's him! Weird. They talk about what it's like acting rather than writing, the zhuzh he came up with later for his line about the serial killer scale from episode 2, and how his own parental advice may or may not have left a lasting impression on his son. After that, they talk with songwriters and creators Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez about the songs in episode 7. From Straw Hut Media
In this episode, Maddy and Julian sit down with Andrea Burns who plays Miguel's mother and Norm Lewis who plays the wizard Ciprian.They talk about Andrea's longtime friendship with actress Katie Finneran who plays Lindsey's mom, some of her favorite moments on set, and an emotional scene from this episode that ended up getting cut.Then they talk with Norm Lewis about what it's like playing a video game wizard, how he keeps his beautiful voice healthy and full, and whether or not he's ever partaken in mushrooms.And as always, they talk about the songs in episode 6 with songwriters and creators Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez.From Straw Hut Media
On today's episode, Maddy and Julian speak with the amazing Tommy Kail, the award-winning director and executive producer, and all around mensch.They talk about his role in the creation of the show, how the music was intricately woven in with the storytelling, and what's so special about creating a musical television series.They also talk with John Reynolds, who plays Derek, Lindsay's super cool trust fund baby non-boyfriend about negging Mae and his future as a broadway singer.Plus, they chat with actors Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes, choreographer Sonya Tayeh, and songwriters and creators Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez in our song segment.From Straw Hut Media
On today's episode, Maddy and Julian speak with none other than the amazing Brian Stokes Mitchell who plays the children's book author with a dark side, Mr. McGooch.They talk about performing in an underwater circus with his song “So Many Ways,” the darker hidden messages in many children's books, and some of the big differences between acting on screen versus in the theater.Plus, they have a very special song segment today with choreographer Sonya Tayeh as well as songwriters and creators Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez.From Straw Hut Media
On this episode, Julian and Maddy speak with Steven Levenson, writer, showrunner, and executive producer on Up Here. You probably know him from Tick Tick Boom, Fosse/Verdon, Masters of Sex, or Dear Evan Hansen, which he won a Tony for.They talk with him about watching the original stage production of Up Here back in 2015, how his own struggles with writer's block compare with Lindsay's in episode 3, and how a bicoastal writers room created a wacky world of comedy, romance, song, and dance.They also check in with Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes who play Lindsay and Miguel to talk about signs, the astrological kind. And of course, they talk about the music in episode three with Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez in the song segment.From Straw Hut Media
This is the second episode of a special 4-part takeover with cast & creatives from Hulu's new musical series UP HERE. Make sure to stream the entire 21 song UP HERE soundtrack everywhere you find your music. Tony-award-winning playwright and screenwriter Steven Levenson is back to let us in on his current project with Hulu, “Up Here”. He recalls how it all started and why it was a terrifying moment for him at the time to turn it into a TV show, why they decided to find an additional executive producer for the show and their deliberate choice to set the show in 1999. Coming from theatre and having written for both movie musicals and TV musicals, Steven discusses the misconceptions and challenging aspects of TV and musicals, and why it is rarely undertaken. He also shares some of his learnings such as finding locations and having a solid plan during production to keep the ground running—a challenging but fun puzzle he likes to solve. While he can't share the projects he's currently working on, Steven is excited to get back to stage writing and continue to create something joyful and also have fun while doing so. Steven Levenson is a playwright and screenwriter who won a Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for “Dear Evan Hansen”. He has written for “Masters of Sex”, “Fosse/Verdon”, “Dear Evan Hansen”, the movie and the musical, ”Tick, Tick... Boom!”. He has recently adapted Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Bobby Lopez' stage musical “Up Here” for the screen which is currently streaming on Hulu. Songs used in this episode: Can I Ever Know You Please Like Me Can I Ever Know You (Finale) Connect with Steven: Watch UP HERE Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, whose newest project is the Hulu musical series “Up Here.” Next, director Chad Stahelski joins to talk about the fourth and final chapter in the John Wick franchise, “John Wick: Chapter Four.” And on The Treat, “The Banshees of Inisherin” director Martin McDonagh talks about the film that first showed him what a director does.
On today's episode, Julian and Maddy speak with Scott Porter, who up until now has played a lot of nice guys. This time, he's the bro in Miguel's ear telling him to take what he wants.They talk with him about how he got involved in the show, what his character does for Miguel, and how a Tigershark became a mascot for the show.Plus, Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes who play Lindsay and Miguel join us along with creators Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez to talk about the songs in episode 2.From Straw Hut Media
New trailer for Disney and Pixar's Elemental, incredible amenities revealed for the first Storyliving by Disney community, Disney Cruise Line has announced worldwide destinations for 2024, ABC has announced premiere dates for new and returning series, sneak peek of animated shorts for Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures, Disney Channel revealed a premiere date and trailer for season six of Raven's Home, Paolo Montalban reunites with Brandy in the new Descendants movie. Plus, Disney songwriting power team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Bobby Lopez on their new musical series Up Here, finding Finding Nemo — The Musical, a WandaVision song origin story, and the most surprising place they have heard “Let It Go.”
This is the first episode of a special 4-part takeover with cast & creatives from Hulu's new musical series UP HERE. Make sure to stream the entire 21 song UP HERE soundtrack everywhere you find your music. Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Bobby Lopez are living proof that two is better than one. They have now co-created a romantic musical comedy called “UP HERE”, streaming exclusively on Hulu. The talented and award-winning duo talk about their humble beginnings and how they crossed paths, all thanks to the BMI workshop. They share the underlying themes of “Up Here”, which includes reestablishing relationships as we go through changes in life that they deeply relate with as a couple. Having the luxury of working together, they look back on their previous projects such as “Coco” “Finding Nemo” and “Frozen”, and how sometimes their work is a reflection of their experiences and what they're feeling and going through at the moment. Having never worked in television before, the two talk about what the process is like and why it's been an eye-opening experience for them. Kirsten and Bobby also recall their time working together for WandaVision and why it's the most fun they've ever had working on anything. Ultimately, the power duo's success can be attributed to two things: the desire to keep getting better and to connect with people. Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Bobby Lopez are two talented individuals who have collaborated and co-created music and lyrics for movies and television shows, including “Frozen 1” and “Frozen 2”, “Coco”, “Finding Nemo the Musical”, “Wonder Pets”, “Winnie the Pooh”, and “WandaVision”. Kristen is an Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy award-winning songwriter who helped create Broadway's first a capella musical, “In Transit” while Bobby is the world's only official double EGOT winner who helped create “Avenue Q”, “Book of Mormon” for Broadway and has written for shows like “Phineas and Ferb”, “Scrubs”, and “The Simpsons”. For their latest project, Kristen and Bobby are co-creating a romantic musical comedy called “UP HEREUp Here”, now streaming on Hulu. Songs used in this episode: Can I Ever Know You Tiger Shark Can I Ever Know You (Finale) Connect with Kristen and Bobby: Twitter: @Lyrikris10 Instagram: @kristenampersandlopez TikTok: @k10lopez Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of The Big Score, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awarding-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (“Frozen,” “Coco,” “WandaVision,” “Book of Mormon”) discuss the music behind their new Hulu series, “UP HERE,” the backstory to their own love story and how, as co-creators and first time Executive Producers of the show alongside the writer of “tick, tick…BOOM!” and the director of “Hamilton,” they were able to incorporate music and storytelling. With the show set in the 90's, the duo also reveal their musical inspirations including 90's female powerhouses Aimee Mann and Fiona Apple, Billy Joel and even a little hip-hop influence bringing the character's inner voices to life.
Q&A on the Hulu series Up Here with writers and executive producers Steven Levenson and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, songwriters and executive producers Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, director Thomas Kail, and actors Mae Whitman & Carlos Valdes. Set in New York City in 1999, Lindsay and Miguel fall in love and discover that the single greatest obstacle to finding happiness together might just be themselves -- and the memories, obsessions, fears, and fantasies that lives inside their heads.
Places, everyone! It's time to lift the curtain on the Best of Broadway special on Go Fact Yourself!We've recently brought the podcast back to live audiences for the first time in two years! To celebrate, we've put the spotlight on some of our favorite past guests who love musicals and stage performances that were meant for live audiences. That includes guests like actors Rachel Bloom, Jessica McKenna, Eliza Skinner– and more!Plus we've got an all-star cast of experts that includes Tony-winners, famed performers, and stand-out composers. Time to take the stage!Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongJessica McKenna from Episode 40Rachel Bloom from Episode 59Jade Cata-Pretta from Episode 64Arden Myrin from Episode 65Eliza Skinner from episode 67With Guest ExpertsRory O'Malley, Tony Award-nominated actor who's performed in the stage shows Hamilton and The Book of Mormon.Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, award-winning songwriters who've worked on Broadway and films, including Disney's FrozenWilson Jermaine Heredia, Tony-winning actor from the musical RENTLee Wilkof, Actor and originator of the role of Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors.Michel Cerveris, actor, singer and guitarist who's won two Tony Awards.Go Fact Yourself was devised and is produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Live show engineer is Dave McKeever.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LAby YOU!
If you love Should This Exist?, we have exciting news to share: From the same company behind our show, the podcast Spark + Fire is back for Season 2! Spark + Fire explores what really happens on the road to creative success. In their own words, creative icons share the moments of inspiration and setback, the collaborations and the pivots, the breakthroughs and the dead ends along the hero's journey to bring something new into the world. Regardless of your own field, there are endless discoveries in each story that could transform the way you approach your practice of creative thinking and innovating.Stories from comedian Patton Oswalt, "Wicked" composer Stephen Schwartz, actor and producer Joseph Gordon-Levitt, best-selling author Ann Patchett, "Frozen" composers Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, Pixar director Domee Shi, and many more.Subscribe at sparkandfire.com or your favorite podcast platform.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Every creative work you've ever loved has a story behind it. On Season 2 of Spark & Fire, launching November 7th, we will hear what really happens on the road to success — the moments of inspiration, setbacks, collaboration, pivots, and breakthroughs until something new is brought into the world. Regardless of your creative field, there are endless discoveries in each story that could transform the way you approach your own creative practice. Stories from Comedian Patton Oswalt, Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz, Actor & producer Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Best-selling author Ann Patchett, Frozen composers Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez, Pixar director Domee Shi, and many more.Click Subscribe so you never miss an episode.Subscribe to the Spark & Fire weekly newsletter for images, stories and creative prompts: sparkandfire.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Self Trust is asking yourself, "Am I willing to support me...regardless of what happens?"This state of being, understanding how to return to it again and again, is radical and one's life will never be the same when lived from this place. I'm going to share some straightforward ways to do this in this episode, connecting with your authentic self, moving beyond fear AND I play & sing a song live in this episode! "What, support myself even when I have a major failure?" Yes"Support myself when I totally mess up and hurt other people in my life?" Yes"Treat myself with grace when I fall short of my expectations?" YesSong sung in this episode - "Into the Unknown" written by Kristen Anderson Lopez, Robert LopezRadical Self KindnessThis is my, 6 months, 1:1 coaching programclick here for free consultation@selfkindnesswithpete- Instagram
Join Average Joe and Tater Tot for a stroll through the Hundred Acre Wood to discuss the origins of Christopher Robin and his friends. Where does the famous bear get his name? Does this franchise take place in the same universe as the Toy Story movies? And should we be concerned that this franchise has now entered the public domain? Music and audio from "Winnie The Pooh" is the property of Henry Jackman, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Peter Del Vecho, Clark Spencer, Walt Disney Pictures, and Walt Disney Animation Studios. The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast. Check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/batjarpodcast. Invite your friends to like our page! You can contact us at @thebatcookiejar on Twitter or you can send an e-mail to batjarpodcast@gmail.com.
Frozen Jr.: Waterville Playshop is performing this magical Disney musical, and we had the director and two of the young princesses in to tell us about all the fun they are having. Show dates are: June 24-26 Tickets https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/watervilleplayshop/buy-tix and if you want to hear more about Wateville Playshop, check out our past conversation with them https://open.spotify.com/episode/0W6ibcyrIrKwzqK6OYhJbf?si=c5e7e3c6d4df4859 Stage Door on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071808249771 Stage Door on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stagedoorpodcast/?hl=en The enchanting modern classic from Disney is ready for your Broadway Junior stars! Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
Isa Adney is a writer, filmmaker and the storyteller for ConvertKit. She's interviewed over 180 people (like Frozen songwriter Kristen Anderson-Lopez, digital artist Nikkolas Smith, and fashion trailblazer Brandice Daniel) and shares those stories on ConvertKit's blog, on her own blog Creative Teacup, and more coming soon in her next book, The Little Book of Big Dreams, coming Fall 2023 from She Writes Press. Isa Adney has been featured on: Forbes, LA Weekly, NPR, The White House blog (2012), NBC Latino, The Huffington Post, Univision, Success Magazine, The Princeton Review, The Daily Buzz, USA Today College, U.S. News & World Report, GOOD Magazine, and more. #theentouragepodcast During this episode, she shares: Why you should give yourself permission to change your dreams What to do when your dream expires How to overcome trauma while maintaining your creativity Rejection and how to handle it Social media: Isa Adney's Website: isaadney.com Isa Adney's Blog: creativeteacup.com Isa Adney on Twitter: @isaadney Isa Adney on Instagram: @isaadney The Entourage Podcast Website: theentouragepodcast.com The Entourage Podcast on Instagram: @theentouragepodcast The Entourage Podcast on Facebook: The Entourage Podcast Intro/Outro Music: “Waiting IV” by Celeste Betton Link to album: http://bit.ly/celeste-betton-entourage Instagram: @celestebetton Facebook: Celeste Betton Credits: Episode Host: Vannesia Darby Executive Producers: Vannesia Darby, Randy C. Bonds, JAVI Production Assistant: Alexis Clark
Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson-Lopez are a husband and wife duo who have written music for some of the most popular musicials and animated movies of the last 15 years. The Why Music Podcast is a podcast for kids and young people to learn about different musicians and music through history! All episodes are written, recorded and produced by Nate Holder (I do not own any music heard in this episode). www.thewhybooks.co.uk
The 12 Days of Disney Music: Day 12Intro/Outro: Life is a Highway from Cars3. Part of Your World from The Little Mermaid (Andrew)2. Friend Like Me from Aladdin (Aaron)2. Belle from Beauty and the Beast (Andrew)1. Beauty and the Beast from Beauty and the Beast (Aaron)1. When Will My Life Begin from Tangled (Andrew)Vote on your favorite Disney song from today's episodeAndrew's Top 10 Disney Movies:1. Tangled2. Beauty and the Beast3. Aladdin4. The Lion King5. Toy Story6. Coco7. The Little Mermaid8. The Muppets9. Enchanted10. FrozenAaron's Top 10 Disney Movies:1. Beauty and the Beast2. Robin Hood3. The Sword in the Stone4. Mary Poppins5. Aladdin6. The Lion King7. Lady and the Tramp8. Tangled9. Monsters Inc.10. Toy StoryFinal Composer Tally:President, King, and Supreme Dictator Lord Alan Menken 20Timmy Rice 9Howard Ashman 8Elton John 6The Sherman Brothers 5*Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez 5David Zippel 5Lin-Manuel Miranda 3Glenn Slater 3Final Movie Tally:Beauty and the Beast 5The Lion King 5Aladdin 3The Little Mermaid 3Frozen 3Hercules 3Tangled 3Moana 3Encanto 3*
Summary: Special guest, composer Christina Rusnak joins podcast host Arthur Breur to discuss a recent addition to Disney's long string of popular melodies. Melody: “Let It Go” from Disney's “Frozen”, music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Kristen Anderson-Lopez on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lyrikris10 “Let It Go” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moSFlvxnbgk "Let it Go" on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let_It_Go Duration: 41:34 Intro – 0:00 Guest Questions – 1:50 Pre-discussion about the the refrain from “Let It Go” – 5:30 Review of the melody – 12:10 Christina shares some of her work – 24:30 Guest: Christina Rusnak Website: https://christinarusnak.com/ ISSUU (scores): https://issuu.com/csrusnak1 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-81062111 Soundcloud cues from this podcast: The Way Through: https://soundcloud.com/user-81062111/the-way-through The South Pass: https://soundcloud.com/user-81062111/the-south-pass-d2-0712-t Chat: https://soundcloud.com/user-81062111/1rusnak_chat_edit-mp3 (Chat: Arranger and conductor: Dave Richards. Performers: Alex Budman, Ken Fisher, Dan Kaneyui, Anthony Bonsera, James Blackwell, Erick Jovel, Brian Schwartz, Ben Burget, Paul Young, Nick DePinna, Erm Navarro, Steve Hughes, Matt Hornbeck, Cooper Appelt, Max Haymer, Jake Reed, Brian Clancy; Copyright owners Naxos Digital Services US, Inc On behalf of: Big Round Records: https://www.bigroundrecords.com/catalog/br8937/) Mentioned Events and Links: Ultimate Music Business Summit: https://musicsummit.biz Recorded: January 20, 2022 using Riverside.FM https://Riverside.FM
The Autobots utterly fail to blend in as cars dance, traffic lights talk, and Vector Prime sends pilots to Bermuda. Clips used are from: Transformers: Cybertron produced by Entertainment One and GONZO Galaxy Force soundtrack by Megumi Ohashi Death Note (2006-2007 anime) produced by Madhouse The Good Place created by Michael Schur, produced by NBCUniversal Television, Fremulon, and 3 Arts Entertainment "Agatha All Along" by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, from WandaVision produced by Disney+ and Marvel Studios Death Note the Musical 2015 Japanese cast recording, music by Frank Wildhorn, English lyrics by Jack Murphy, Japanese lyrics by Ako Takahashi, script by Ivan Menchell, Japanese script by Kayoko Jo, produced by HoriPro Steve Irwin (exact source unknown) "Angel" by Sarah McLachlan
We are out of the cold and into the warmth with a stop in St. George, Utah. Here, we will marvel at the red dirt and the many bluffs looking over the Virgin River, and talk with an incredible singer/arranger/song writer Logan Kendell. In this episode, we will talk about living in Boston, music you think is amazing when you're a kid but you don't understand the double meanings until you're an adult, Twilight, Logan's albums, his influences, handmade instruments, and his latest tasty endeavor. Check out his amazing arrangements and original songs.Guest:Logan KendellLogan Kendell's website: www.logankendell.comLogan Kendell's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6xhA2i0gt-aTzSNaj8r6ewCocoa Cauldron: www.cocoacauldron.comMusic Included in this Episode:Legions from “The One Man Band of Gypsies” by Logan Kendell. © Logan Kendell 2010The Day the World Went Away by Trent Reznor/Nine Inch Nails, arranged by Logan Kendell on “Canyonlands”. © Nine Inch Nails 1999Yellow Flicker Beat by Lorde, arranged by Logan Kendell featuring Julia Cannon on “Canyonlands”. © Lorde 2014Watch the Clock by Logan Kendell. Performed by Logan Kendell. © Logan Kendell 2010Remember Me from “Coco” by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, performed by Logan and Evangeline Kendell. © Walt Disney Records/Pixar 2017After Hours by Lou Reed, performed by Logan and Evangeline Kendell. © The Velvet Underground 1969Hosts:William F. Montgomery - www.williammontgomerycomposer.comHillary Lester - www.thehealthymusiciansite.comBecome a Patreon:Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/soundsoftheworldpodcastLinks for social media:Website – www.soundsoftheworldpodcast.comHost site link - https://redcircle.com/shows/sounds-of-the-worldInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/soundsoftheworldpodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/soundsoftheworldpodcastApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sounds-of-the-world/id1532113091YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsaZzOWvr_VaPQ_6_sB3Oow© Sounds of the World Podcast 2020Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sounds-of-the-world/donations
In the year since its release, "Frozen 2" has become the number one animated movie of all time and its Grammy-nominated soundtrack has spent the most weeks at number one of any soundtrack – surpassing the record set by the first "Frozen" film! ABC News' Ginger Zee is back with Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, the Oscar-winning husband and wife team behind the music for "Frozen" and "Frozen 2," for an intimate look at the impact of songs like "Into The Unknown," "When I Am Older" and "Show Yourself" -- all which have taken on unexpected new meaning in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
** Note: This episode contains "Frozen 2" spoilers. "Show Yourself." "Into the Unknown." "Lost in the Woods." These are just some of the songs that steer the emotional narrative of "Frozen 2." ABC News' Ginger Zee sits down for an intimate, one-of-a-kind performance of these songs by the team that wrote them: Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. In this episode, you'll get a deeper look into the songwriting process from raw idea to finished product. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Awards season is in full swing, and a lot of contenders are being solidified while new ones emerged. So, what have we learned? Plus, a conversation with Frozen 2 songwriters Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez.
From the first note, to the last lyric, what does it take to craft a new musical journey for "Frozen 2?" Oscar-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, the husband and wife team who created the music for "Frozen" and "Frozen 2," talk with ABC's Ginger Zee about composing the film's new soundtrack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Curvy Critic sing with Oscar winners Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Bobby Lopez, exclusive interview with Truth Be Told EP/Star Octavia Spencer and co-star Aaron Paul. But wait there's more…interviews with Just Mercy Screenwirter Bryan Stevenson and Warrior Queen of Jhansi Swati Bhise and Devika Bhise. PLUS reviews of Dark Waters, A Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood, 21 Bridges and recap of AFI Film Festival. About the Show: Presented by Black Hollywood Live and hosted by Carla Renata, The Curvy Critic is BHL's #1 inside source for film releases, festivals, insider scoops, and news! @TheCurvyCritic
A rare behind-the-scenes look at the making of Frozen 2. For the first time, the Oscar-winning filmmakers of Walt Disney Animation Studios are pulling back the curtain, revealing the creative process that brought the next chapter in the Frozen saga to life! And step "Into the Unknown" with songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez for a sneak peek at Frozen 2's all-new soundtrack. Hosted by Ginger Zee of ABC News. A production of ABC Audio in collaboration with Walt Disney Animation Studios. "Inside Frozen 2" is produced by ABC Audio, makers of "The Dropout," the award-winning daily ABC News podcast "Start Here," and more: http://www.abcaudio.com/podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sing along in a round with Jonathan Coulton and Oscar-winning Frozen songwriters Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez. Happy holidays! In other news, you just learned what a ha'penny is. Because you heard it in the song, and Googled it. You're welcome. Hear the full 2014 Holiday Spectacular episode on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn and askmeanother.npr.org.
(Rebroadcast, Episode 315) The Oscar-winning songwriters for Disney's Frozen, Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, lend their voices to a puzzling parody of "Let It Go," and a fierce V.I.P. game pitting spouse vs. spouse.
Hear songwriters Bobby Lopez (Book of Mormon, Avenue Q) and Kristen Anderson-Lopez discuss their competitive working relationship, writing irreverent lyrics for Disney, and which "Frozen" moments their young daughters contributed.
(Episode 315)Fresh off an Oscar win for Disney's Frozen, songwriters Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez lend their voices to a puzzling parody of "Let It Go," and a fierce VIP game pitting spouse vs. spouse.
Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, the Oscar-winning songwriting duo who penned Frozen's torch song, "Let It Go," weigh in on its most memorable covers and parodies. Stay tuned for the full episode of Ask Me Another with Kristen and Bobby, available starting April 24th.