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We're doubling-down on an exciting springtime with a trip to see Audra McDonald live AND the upcoming Tony Awards! We talk about Audra, Audra, and more Audra--AND you can play along at home with our predictions for Broadway's biggest night. Plus: after the Tonys are over, there should be plenty of room for Jesse L. Martin on Broadway, right?   Intro & outro music by Cullen Vance at cullenvancecreative.com.

What's the buzz? We're back with a look at '70s cult classic Jesus Christ Superstar! Turn some water into wine as we travel through this rock disco biblical hippie wonderland. We talk live TV musicals, ridiculous singing ranges, and sequin jumpsuits. Plus: we're still praying for the return of Jesse L. Martin to Broadway.   Intro & outro music by Cullen Vance at cullenvancecreative.com.

Mashed-up songs and mashed-up beverages for this week's discussion of "Found/Tonight," created in support of the #MarchForOurLives! We talk revolutionary youth, revolutionary musicals, and Broadway's penchant for change-making. Plus: has Lin-Manuel Miranda written a song to bring Jesse L. Martin back to Broadway? Intro & outro music by Cullen Vance at cullenvancecreative.com. "Found/Tonight" available for stream & download here: https://Atlantic.Ink.to/FoundTonightID Official YouTube video: https://bit.ly/2HKZH6q Donate now at: https://marchforourlives.com Lin-Manuel Miranda & Ben Platt "Found/Tonight" Words and Music by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Published by 5000 Broadway Music (ASCAP), administered by WB Music Corp. / Pick in a Pinch Music (ASCAP) and breathelike music (ASCAP). All rights admin. by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing Produced, Arranged, and Orchestrated by Alex Lacamoire Associate Producer: Thomas Kail Recorded and Mixed by Derik Lee at Atlantic Studios, NYC A

Drop the facade--it's time to let out our inner demons as we talk Jekyll & Hyde! We talk ego battles, sunken cost metaphors, ridiculous lyrics, and odd endings. Plus: could Jesse L. Martin make a contemporary version of this show better? Intro & outro music by Cullen Vance at cullenvancecreative.com. Links: - Ben Brantley's 1997 review of Jekyll & Hyde: https://nyti.ms/2uG0tjE - Charles Isherwood's 2013 review of Jekyll & Hyde: https://nyti.ms/2JewJ0b

Grab yourself a mango and a rum drink, and join us for a tropical adventure to Once On This Island (or, in our case, twice)! We talk storytelling, gender-swapped casting, and Chelsey's love for Norm Lewis. Plus: did anyone call Jesse L. Martin about taking a part in this revival? Intro & outro music by Cullen Vance at cullenvancecreative.com.

After a bit of a break (#theatrelife), we're back! A fairytale musical loaded with innuendo never hurt anybody... dive in with us as we talk Once Upon A Mattress, Carol Burnett, and remind our friend Jesse L. Martin that we have an opening for him on Broadway. Intro & outro music by Cullen Vance at cullenvancecreative.com.

Pour yourself some bathtub gin and tune in to our conversation about Annie. We'll take you on a walk down Easy Street, explore some of the many popular versions of the show, gab about show drama, and try to determine Who Played It Best for some key roles. PLUS: another day, another check on Jesse L. Martin. He'll return to Broadway... someday. Maybe. Theme music by Cullen Vance.  WtM poster art by Theron, Ink. Original Broadway cast album: Amazon | iTunes | Spotify

The eggnog may have slowed down getting this episode up, but it's just in time for holiday merriment! Don't let the holidays pass by without your Broadway fix. We talk holiday songs from our favorite musicals, as well as holiday albums from Broadway stars.  Theme music by Cullen Vance.  WtM poster art by Theron, Ink.

My New Philosophy is that everyone loves the Peanuts crew. This week, we take a lighter turn with You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, give some tips on What Not To Sing At An Audition, and check in on Jesse L. Martin (just in case he showed up on Broadway). Theme music by Cullen Vance.  WtM poster art by Theron, Ink. New Broadway Cast Recording: Amazon | iTunes | Spotify

Our first episode! We talk about Jason Robert Brown's Parade, give you an update on whether Jesse L. Martin is on Broadway, and try to figure out how this podcasting thing works. Theme music by Cullen Vance.  WtM poster art by Theron, Ink. Original Broadway cast album: Amazon | iTunes | Spotify