Episodes
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The Broadway Babies are back to the dirty streets of the Paris slums, in our second take on the classic, iconic, epic musical "Les Misérables." This week, we're hot-taking the 2012 movie musical, featuring plenty of Hollywood's biggest stars, out in the darkness. So let's hear the people sing the songs of angry men — in close-up and with mostly improper vocal technique!
Also, bonus surprise: Later this week, we'll also be posting on our Facebook page our video recording of this episode, which will be shown during a fundraising livestream by the Gaslight Theatre in Enid, Oklahoma!
Where to watch: Netflix
Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg and original lyrics by Alain Boublil, English version by Herbert Kretzmer
Show Notes Behind the scenes of the movie filming, including the set design, the costuming and filming, where you see there were other cameras used in scenes besides close-ups...Podcast cover art: David Taylor
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There's always time for a song for the Broadway Babies! This week, we're going to keep looking at the wild AF hellscape corner of the internet with another fever-dream musical, the British children's show-surreal-horror-satire-web series "Don't Hug Me I'm Scared." So today, let's go on a journey and talk about about the ups and downs of learning to get creative while also learning to live in a society.
Where to watch: YouTube
Music and lyrics by Joseph Pelling
Show Notes A couple theories about children and the media (like bringing in the BBC licensing and ITV being created) Another video theory about the dreaming Red Guy refusing to grow up even though he’s tired of being a kid (and the other two are his imaginary puppet friends) Roy having some choice words for his son. An update on the DHMIS TV show — is it still happening?Podcast cover art: David Taylor
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It takes a lot to make a stew, and Alex and Daisha have had their fill in this disturbing episode. Hang on tight, y’all!
Podcast cover art: David Taylor
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Where to listen: YouTube
Music by Shawn Coleman and Michael Kohler
Lyrics by Casper Kelly
Distributed by Adult Swim
Show Notes An oral history of "Too Many Cooks" -
There was a "Broadway Album"-sized hole in Alex and Daisha’s heart after ending the Barbra season last week, so they filled it. Join the Broadway Babies in a continuation of their already drawn-out season. Is this the actual conclusion to their Barbra season or will they keep making episodes about the rest of her 36 studio albums? Stay tuned and find out next week!!
Where to listen: YouTube | Spotify
Music by omg Sondheim, Rogers & Hammerstein, Bernstein, Frank Loesser, The Gershwins, Jerome Kern, Tim Rice, Benny Andersson, and Björn Ulvaeus
Distributed by Columbia
Show Notes:
If you like the genre/style shifts in this, opera star Joyce DiDonato recently made an album doing this very same thing with musical theatre, opera, and art song. Here's all the Barbra Archives stuff on the album!Podcast cover art: David Taylor
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Phewwww, after a long hiatus because of COVID and computer issues, the Broadway Babies are ready and able to finish off this season of Barbra Streisand movie musicals at the start of the new year! Alex and Daisha are taking y’all on a trip to Eastern Europe at the turn of the 20th century in Barbra’s final movie musical, 1983's "Yentl," as she makes her final metamorphosis into the multi-hyphenate superstar we know and love. The Bbys hope you enjoyed this season as much as they did and want to know: what’s your ranking of this season’s movies?
Where to watch: YouTube | Amazon
Music by Michel Legrand; lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman
Distributed by MGM/UA Entertainment Company
Podcast cover art: David Taylor
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That's right, dearest darlingest listeners — another star is born! This week's Barbra Streisand episode tackles another long-ass movie-musical romance, this time her (let's say, controversial) iteration of the "Star Is Born" cinematic universe, with Kris Kristofferson and the awkwardly overbearing influence of Barbra's producer-boyfriend. So let's get our perms done, breakfast pizza out of the oven, and talk such amazing topics like extra backlighting, awkward racial undertones and side-boob!
Music by Barbra Streisand, Paul Williams, Kenneth Asher, etc.
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures
Show Notes The YouTube channel Be Kind Rewind's overview and comparison of all the ASIB movies Podcast You Must Remember This' episode about the making of Barbra's "A Star is Born"Podcast cover art: David Taylor
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Merry Christmas and happy holidays, our dear listeners! For this Very Special Holiday Episode, the Broadway Babies have some things to say about the recently released Netflix movie-musical about a humbug inventor/toymaker who just needs to believe in the power of love to save the day! Did you think this original Christmas story was as cheesy as we did — and is that a bad thing?
Also a special mention to the recent passings of Broadway legends Ann Reinking and Rebecca Luker — both incomparably talented, lovely women gone too soon.
Music by Philip Lawrence, Davy Nathan, Michael Diskint and John Legend.
Podcast cover art: David Taylor
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Mamma Mia, here we go again! in another episode about Barbra Streisand and another episode about Barbra playing Fanny Brice! This week the Broadway Babies are covering Ms. Streisand’s fourth movie musical: the less popular, underrated sequel to Funny Girl: 1975’s "Funny Lady." Join Alex and Daisha as they track both Fanny Brice and Barbra’s evolution and maturation in this dark-and-gritty sequel, with music by Kander and Ebb. The Bbys hope that you enjoy this interesting and compelling movie musical. Let them know what you think via the “Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre Podcast” Facebook page!
Where to watch: YouTube | Amazon
Original music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
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Hello everyone! We had a not-so-brief hiatus, but are back and ready to continue our Barbra Streisand movie musical season with her third movie musical, "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever." Somehow, this movie manages to be just as extra as the previous two with a fraction of the budget because of the costumes, the special effects, and well, Ms. Streisand herself! Join Alex and Daisha as they unravel the deeper message (in their opinion) behind this strange yet endearing musical.
Where to watch: YouTube | Amazon
Music by Burton Lane, lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Podcast cover art: David Taylor
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Hello, Listeners! It's so nice to have you back where you belong!
Alex and Daisha hope y’all exercised your right to vote and are staying safe. Hopefully this light-hearted episode (which was recorded well before Election Day) will quell some of your election anxieties. The Broadway Babies are comin’ at ya with a new episode in their Barbra Streisand season! This week is Barbra’s second movie musical and perhaps her most extravagant. In this movie, a young Babs plays a woman about 20 years her senior and absolutely slays. Get ready for "Hello, Dolly!"
Where to watch: Disney+ | Amazon
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Distributed by 20th Century Fox
Show Notes:
Here’s some Carol. Here’s some Bernadette. Here’s some Ethel. Here’s some Bette. Here’s some Louis. Here’s some Pearl! (Plus the announcement of her special win!)Podcast cover art: David Taylor
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Hello Listeners! We won’t be raining on your parade with this upcoming season! Welcome to a new string of episodes dedicated to beloved Broadway icon: Barbra Streisand! The Broadway Babies are marching through Streisand’s movie musicals, starting with her first: "Funny Girl"! We hope you enjoy the evolution of Babs on the Silver Screen. She’s a star on screen, on the stage, and in our hearts! Spend some quality listening time with Alex and Daisha as they chat about this fun classic.
Where to watch: Amazon | iTunes
Music by Jule Styne
Lyrics by Bob Merrill
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Podcast cover art: David Taylor
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Alex and Daisha finally managed to categorize this season just in time for its finale! Together, we have trudged through most iterations of the "stars-being-birthed genre." Some were better than others, but they all pretty much had the same floor plan. Now, in their final episode, The Broadway Babies have decided to end with a mockumentary. Especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, the general public seems to be exhausted with celebrity culture, and “This is Spinal Tap” lets us know that celebrity ego hasn’t changed much in 36 years. Let us know what you thought about our season on Facebook or Twitter. How would you rank the movies we covered from favorite to least-favorite?
Where to watch: YouTube | iTunes
Distributed by Embassy Pictures
Songs: "Big Bottom" "Listen to the Flower People" “Sex Farm” “Stonehenge”All songs performed by Spinal Tap
Music by Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer Rob Reiner
Distributed by Universal Music
Show Notes:The real inspo behind Spinal Tap
If you're interested in Christopher Guest's other movies, here's a, let's say, teaser.
Nigel, David and Derek share their wisdom about how jazz is “an accident waiting to have happened” in an exclusive 2009 interview!
The core four reunited talking about the making of the film last year.
Podcast cover art: David Taylor
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Now for something that is supposed to be similar to “A Star Is Born”, but is completely different:
Your two favorite shit-talkers are never too far from going off the deep-end, but this episode might send Daisha over the edge. The Broadway Babies venture through over-charted territory in another attempt at the artist’s journey film: Mariah Carey’s star vehicle crash "Glitter." Alex and Daisha try to make sense of the plot while also chatting about the D R A M A surrounding this period in Mariah’s life.
Full show notes at broadwaybabies.libsyn.com/website
Podcast cover art: David Taylor
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Where to watch: HBO Max | Hulu
Distributed by 20th Century Fox
Songs: “Loverboy” performed by Mariah Carey ft. Cameo “Didn’t Mean to Turn You On” by Mariah Carey* “Reflections (Care Enough)," by Mariah Carey** “Never Too Far," by Mariah CareyMusic by Mariah Carey, James Harris III and Terry Lewis, Philippe Pierre, and Larry Blackmon and Thomas Jenkins
Distributed by Virgin Records
Show Notes: The riff we kept talking about (starts at :59) If ya want a lil analysis of the riff In case you want to learn how to sing the LTW riff Mariah talking about Jennifer “I don’t know her” Lopez and then playing “Does! She! Know! Her!?” on WWHL because Andy Cohen is a messy bicth who loves drama Now let’s talk about her acting… Mariah’s 1991 SNL rehearsal of Vanishing How Mariah’s Lambily made #JusticeforGlitter happen: An interview from 2001 about Glitter Pre-order Mariah’s memoir out in September…she’s gonna talk about “Glitter” -
The Broadway Babies hope all of y’all are thriving in the summer heat and staying safe! Here’s part 2 of “A Star is Born.” Let Alex and Daisha know what you think about the movie on Facebook or Twitter!
TW/CW: suicide and extreme drug use
Where to watch: HBO Max | Amazon
Songs: “Always Remember Us This Way” performed by Lady Gaga “Why Did You Do That?” by Lady Gaga “I’ll Never Love Again” by Lady GagaMusic by Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, Lady Gaga, Diane Warren, Aaron Raitiere, Natalie Hemby, Mark Nilan Jr., Nick Monson, Paul “DJWS” Blair
Distributed by Interscope Records
Show Notes: Naya Rivera singing Valerie Naya singing Landslide and then a clip of her talking about it Nick Cordero singing “You’ll Still be Mine” Just look at the chemistry between Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in their performance of Shallow at the 2019 Oscars!Podcast cover art: David Taylor
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Dearest listeners, this week we are going off the deep end over our more somber picks of the season. It’s a tale as old as time, unfortunately, and a very common story in the showbiz movie genre. Watch the Broadway Babies dive in as they discuss the 2018 remade of “A Star is Born”, starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga! In this first part, Alex and Daisha chat about the foundational aspects of movies like this, just how Hollywood decided to give this story a fourth go-around, and maybe if it's time to let the old ways die.
TW/CW: suicide and extreme drug/alcohol use
Where to watch: HBO Max | Amazon
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures
Songs: “Maybe It's Time," performed by Bradley Cooper (written by Jason Isbell) "Shallow," by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper (written by Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando and Andrew Wyatt)Released by Interscope Records
Show Notes: Bradley Cooper on how hard it was to get ASIB... off the ground Easter eggs in ASIB “I probably said this earlier but...”: The YouTube channel Be Kind Rewind has several interesting video essays about both the movie franchise’s history and both the Best Actress Oscar races for the Judy Garland and Lady Gaga years...and why neither of them won Lady Gaga at the Oscars doing "Sound of Music," probably when we all realized (again) that she could sing.Podcast cover art: David Taylor
Twitter: @bwaybabies
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Pack up your troubles, c’mon get happy, and meet Alex and Daisha Over the Rainbow (or in your car, or in your homes) to talk about one of the biggest household names of the 20th century: Judy Garland. The Broadway Babies are continuing their ever-evolving music biz-themed season with Judy's 2019 biopic titled..."Judy." The Babies discuss some heavy topics as they trudge through the content-heavy plot, and try to unpack the message the team behind the movie was trying to send. Let Alex and Daisha know what you think about Judy the person AND “Judy” the movie on Facebook or Twitter!
Where to watch: YouTube | Amazon
Songs: “Come Rain or Come Shine,” performed by Renée Zellweger "The Trolley Song" “San Francisco” “All By Myself" “Over the Rainbow”All songs performed by Zellweger
Music orchestrated by Gabriel Zared
Released by Decca Records
Show Notes: Watch this Judy TV performance, please! And how could we not forget...Judy "hates" Barbra lmao Judy truly wanted to be known as a happy person who had a happy life. Renée on learning to play and understand Judy A really great podcast episode about Judy’s life and death Let’s debate the myth that Judy’s funeral inspired the Stonewall Riots A review from the Guardian (the Observer) of her 1968 show How you can help right now: Sign the petitions to bring justice to the victims of police killings. Donate to the Louisville Community Bailout Fund, or refer to the list of U.S. bailout fund donations here. Donate to the fund for the community of black trans women who live in Atlanta and are sex workers and/or homeless. Educate yourself on issues facing the Black Lives Matter movement. Learn how to be safe if you're out protesting and getting tested for COVID-19. And finally: REGISTER TO VOTE!Podcast cover art: David Taylor
Twitter: @bwaybabies
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Well I think it’s gonna be a long, long time before we watch a biopic this fun and fresh! Hello listeners, blast off with Alex and a Daisha into a new episode about "Rocketman," the 2019 musical biopic about the effervescent rock icon, Elton John! The Babies are discussing how the importance of ethical representation, abuse and addiction, and how the gorgeous fantasy elements changes the impact of what could have been a run-of-the-mill biopic. So wash your hands, take a seat, put on your electric boots and mohair suit, and enjoy the episode (which we'll be releasing on Thursdays now to better fit Alex's work schedule)!
Also, arrest the cops who murdered Breonna Taylor.
Where to watch: Hulu | Amazon
Songs: “The Bitch Is Back” performed by Taron Egerton “Crocodile Rock” “Your Song” “Rocket Man”Music by Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Released by Virgin EMI Records
Show Notes: The Laverne Cox clip Daisha was talking about is actually not a clip but in the documentary itself, which is here. Elton’s Guardian tell-all The costumesssss Rolling Stone’s article on fact checking the obviously super-factual “Rocketman” Elton in Kingsman 2 kicking ass and smashing guys' heads with pianos. I guess Taron’s audition for Rocketman? How you can help right now: Donate to the charity for George Floyd‘s daughter, Gianna Floyd. Sign the petitions to bring justice to the victims of police killings. Donate to the Louisville Community Bailout Fund, or refer to the list of U.S. bailout fund donations here. Donate to the fund for the community of black trans women who live in Atlanta and are sex workers and/or homeless. Educate yourself on issues facing the Black Lives Matter movement. Learn how to be safe if you're out protesting and getting tested for COVID-19. And finally: REGISTER TO VOTE! And finally finally: Learn more about what and how the Elton John AIDS Foundation funds (mostly organizations that deliver HIV programs to marginalized groups)Podcast cover art: David Taylor
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Listeners, we're here to make you happy with another episode about the blockbuster 2006 musical-movie "Dreamgirls"! Now that we've covered the background of the movie (and Alex got his power back on!), we're going to go all-in on this epic af plot, full of iconic cultural resets. Let's get into in the drama!
Where to watch: Amazon Prime | iTunes | YouTube Movies
Songs: "Patience," performed by Eddie Murphy and Anika Noni Rose* "I Am Changing," by Jennifer Hudson "Jimmy's Rap," by Eddie Murphy "Listen," by Beyoncé Knowles**Music by Henry Krieger, lyrics by Tom Eyen
*Lyrics by Henry Krieger and Willie Reale
**Lyrics by Henry Krieger, Anne Preven, Scott Cutler and Beyoncé Knowles
Released by Sony Music Entertainment
Show Notes: Meet the Supremes! Listen to probably Florence Ballard's best B-side solo, which is very Etta James meets Martha Vandella The real-life Lorrell Mary Wilson talks out about Flo and her problems that led to alcoholism and eventually her death. And here she talks about how she was snubbed for the 2000 reunion tour. "Diane...is Diane, that's something," omg. On a different note: Here's more information on the five-day Detroit Riots of 1967. Michael Jackson performed "Billie Jean" and debuted the moonwalk — and the iconic white glove — at Motown's 25th anniversary TV special in 1983. It was a true cultural reset. Jennifer Hudson talks on Oprah about how she got the role and gets an apology from Simon Cowell for being shady, plus Anika talks about her drama! And last but NOT LEAST: Both Jennifers Holliday and Hudson take the stage together for an iconic powerhouse "And I Am Telling You" to destroy everyone ever. How you can help right now: Donate to the charity for George Floyd‘s daughter, Gianna Floyd. Sign the petitions to bring justice to the victims of police killings. Donate to the Louisville Community Bailout Fund, or refer to the list of U.S. bailout fund donations here. Donate to the fund for the community of black trans women who live in Atlanta and are sex workers and/or homeless. Educate yourself on issues facing the Black Lives Matter movement. Learn how to be safe if you're out protesting and getting tested for COVID-19. And finally: REGISTER TO VOTE!Podcast cover art: David Taylor
Twitter: @bwaybabies
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Ladies and gentlemen, the Broadway Babies are proud to present the "Dreamgirls," in their return appearance on the podcast! We're steppin' to the bad side this week to talk about the 2006 movie adaptation of the musical. Gorgeous direction and a star-studded all-black cast, including Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson in her star-is-born role, breathe new life into this iconic story ... for the most part. Let's get into all the drama, in part one of our convo! (Because Alex's power went out AGAIN, mid-recording...which is why we're a date late!)
We also want to take a moment to address what's going on in our country at the moment. It's our role as people with a public platform to use that to support those who need that kind of amplifying, which we'll continue to commit to doing every week. We 100% support ending police brutality and systemic racial injustice, and empowering the Black Lives Matter movement!
Where to watch: Amazon Prime | iTunes | YouTube Movies
Songs: "I'm Lookin' for Something Baby," performed by Maxi Anderson, Charlene Carmen and Kesha Ealy "Dreamgirls," by Beyoncé Knowles, Anika Noni Rose and Jennifer Hudson "Love You I Do," by Jennifer Hudson* "Family," by Keith Robinson, Beyoncé Knowles, Anika Noni Rose and Jamie FoxxMusic by Henry Krieger, lyrics by Tom Eyen
*Lyrics by Siedah Garrett
Released by Sony Music Entertainment
Show Notes: We'll have our complete show notes next week! How you can help right now: Donate to the charity for George Floyd‘s daughter, Gianna Floyd. Sign the petitions to bring justice to the victims of police killings. Donate to the Louisville Community Bailout Fund, or refer to the list of U.S. bailout fund donations here. Donate to the fund for the community of black trans women who live in Atlanta and are sex workers and/or homeless. Educate yourself on issues facing the Black Lives Matter movement. Learn how to be safe if you're out protesting and getting tested for COVID-19. And finally: REGISTER TO VOTE!Podcast cover art: David Taylor
Twitter: @bwaybabies
Facebook: Facebook.com/broadwaybabiespodcast
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Hello Daddy! Hello Mom! (jk they don’t listen to this podcast) Alex and Daisha hope all of our listeners are thriving and demanding justice at every turn. This week, the bbys are discussing the 2010 biopic, "The Runaways"! Tune in for the Broadway Babies’ ever-evolving *opinions* on the movie, its message, and the girl-band legacy of The Runaways, particularly the legacies of Cherie Currie and Joan Jett.
**This episode was recorded before the murder of George Floyd. We are releasing the epi as planned, but are not being silent and are consciously speaking out on our respective platforms. Black lives matter to us all day, every day.
Where to watch: Netflix | Amazon Prime
Songs: "Cherry Bomb," performed by Dakota Fanning "California Paradise," by Dakota Fanning “Queens of Noise," by Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning “Dead End Justice," by Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning Show Notes: Rover’s Morning Glory interviews Cherie Currie Jackie Fuchs talks about her rape Cherie Currie interview Cherry Bomb live in Japan from 1977 The K-Stew Totinos skit Cherie Currie, chainsaw extraordinaire How you can help right now: Donate to the charity for George Floyd‘s daughter, Gianna Floyd. Sign the petitions to bring justice to the victims of police killings. Donate to the Louisville Community Bailout Fund, or refer to the list of U.S. bailout fund donations here. Donate to the fund for the community of black trans women who live in Atlanta and are sex workers and/or homeless. Educate yourself on issues facing the Black Lives Matter movement. Learn how to be safe if you're out protesting and getting tested for COVID-19. And finally: REGISTER TO VOTE!Podcast cover art: David Taylor
Twitter: @bwaybabies
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