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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ian and Kaleigh discuss the underappreciated gem, Bandstand. They analyze the story, unique voice of the show, and the music.
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Ian and Kaleigh discuss the hit musical, Spring Awakening. They analyze the origins, plot, music and more.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ian and Kaleigh list their top ten favorite opening numbers.
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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.
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Ian and Kaleigh discuss the music, history, and different iterations of the Sondheim's masterpiece, Sweeney Todd.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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