Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast

Next Friday Mackenzie and Autumn cover the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice political musical 'Evita'! So join us as head to Argentina to discuss the real life Eva and her rise to power and perfectly it's reflected in this timely musical. Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. Facebook Instagra...

Mackenzie and Autumn begin to explore the Stephen Sondheim canon by examining his biggest and most notable flop 'Merrily We Roll Along'. Autumn and Mackenzie try find the answer to the question is selling out to achieve your dream a good or bad thing. Don't forget to let us know you're thoughts!  Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pag...

Next Friday Mackenzie and Autumn head into the one of the greatest musical theatre canons. They discuss Stephen Sondheim and one of his greatest flops 'Merrily We Roll Along'. But is this musical a disaster or is it one of the most intellectual and thought provoking musicals of our time? See you next week! Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social medi...

Autumn and Mackenzie set sail and explore the musical about the doomed ocean liner 'Titanic'. Enjoy as Autumn and Mackenzie debate whether musicals about mass casualty disasters like the sinking of the Titanic should be made in theatrical entertainment. See if we can agree if this musical was deserving of the coveted 'Best Musical' award at the Tonys. Plus find out Mackenzie's strange connection t...

Next Friday Mackenzie and Autumn board a ship and head out into the Atlantic and discuss the Tony Award winning musical 'Titanic'. We debate if  musicals that focus disasters and tragedies like the sinking of Titanic should be made into entertainment. We talk all about this musical's book and how it becomes a lot of exposition and if that works. See you onboard the great ship! Don't forget to...

Mackenzie and Autumn head into the flora and fauna to discuss the cult musical 'The Secret Garden'. Join us as we discuss ways to move forward after a loss, the healing power of nature and the mysteries setting of the Moors of England. Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. Facebook Instagram T...

Next Friday Mackenzie and Autumn kick off 2020 with trip into the land flora and fauna and discuss the underrated musical, 'The Secret Garden'. Join us we discuss the healing power of nature and the strong hold and affect grief can have on a person.  Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages....

In honour of the release of the movie musical 'Cats' Mackenzie and Autumn get in touch with their feline side as they deep dive into this mega musical. Hear them talk about all things cat related. Plus see if we agree this musical is purfect or if it belongs in the heaviside layer. Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links...

In honour of the upcoming theatrical release of Andrew Lloyd Webbers and Tom Hooper's film version of 'Cats', Autumn and Mackenzie head to the Jellicle Ball and discuss the significance of this feline musical and how it became one of the worlds longest running musicals.  Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below...

Mackenzie and Autumn try the case of Leo Frank in the critically divisive musical Parade.  Join Mackenzie and Autumn as they discuss the concepts of community and how it not only effected the tragic outcome of this story but also how it ultimately effected this musicals reception. This timeless story of cultural divides, and miscarriages of justice is one that certainly had Mackenzie and Autu...

Next Friday Mackenzie and Autumn try the case of Leo Frank in the 1990s Hal Prince and Jason Robert Brown musical Parade. Join us as we explore the character of Leo and the southern community that turns against him. See you next Friday! Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. Facebook Instagram...

Mackenzie and Autumn explore the first concept musical Jesus Christ Superstar. During the episode Autumn tries to convert Mackenzie into believing this musical still has a place today while Mackenzie tries in vein to prove to Autumn the title song of the show shouldn't be on the skip or cut the song list. Other topics include the connections this musical has to modern day politics and why Judas is...

Mackenzie and Autumn review the first trailer for the upcoming movie musical 'Cats'! Find out if we think this film will be good or is just plain creepy.  Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. Facebook Instagram Twitter

Next Friday Mackenzie and Autumn go way back to biblical times to explore the last days of Christ in the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice concept album musical Jesus Christ Superstar. Join us for discussions of how this show relates to modern day politics and if the song Superstar is overrated. See you then!  Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our soc...

Mackenzie and Autumn go back in time to the musical that started it all. The musical is of course Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! Join Autumn and Mackenzie as they debate whether is this musical should be put out to pasture or if it still has something to say about community, acceptance, and love triangles.  Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our...

Next Friday Mackenzie and Autumn take to the wide open plains of Oklahoma in the classic Rodger and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma! Join us as we explore the world of farmers and cowboys and how we all must be friends in this divided time. Found out if this timeless musical real does still deserve a place in our musical theatre landscape. See you next week! Don't forget to leave us a review and shar...

Mackenzie and Autumn break out the game board to play a game of Chess. Listen to them as they discuss the 1980s Cold War era musical Chess. Find out which version of the show is there favourite and if a musical about the Cold War is still worth performing today. Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our...

Next Friday, Mackenzie and Autumn take to the chess board and explore the 1980s Cold War  musical, Chess! See you next Friday!  Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. Facebook Instagram Twitter

This week Autumn & Mackenzie tackle their first musical! It is the classic and revolutionary musical 'West Side Story'! Autumn & Mackenzie explore the songs, the creative team, and if this musical still has place today.  Enjoy! Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. Facebook Instag...

Head into the west side of New York City next Friday with Mackenzie and Autumn as they explore the classic and game changing musical West Side Story. See you then! Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. Facebook Instagram Twitter

Welcome to Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast. In this episode Mackenzie and Autumn provide introductions and explore the 14 types of songs commonly found in musicals. Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. Facebook Instagram Twitter