Down Stage Left Podcast

Buckle up - this is a weird one... Karen skims the surface of this classic musical, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers! How can you make a musical about kidnapping seem romantic? You can't! But damn if those ABC brothers weren't great dancers! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

Lauren went to NYC! We continue our summer of theatre abroad and Lauren tells tales of her recent visit to the big apple. Find out why she almost fought an usher and why she loves a mop! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

Lauren is back this week and we tackle a fan request: Promises, Promises! Find out why Karen accurately predicted Lauren wouldn't like this show and why it reminds us so much of How to Succeed, but without the wink to the audience. Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

We revisit The Comedy About Spies more in depth this week! It hits all the spy troupes and it's funny! But also the twists! Double crosses! Triple crosses! Here's hoping it comes to Broadway. @downstageleftpc

Logann returns and brings with her a new fanfiction - is it the worst one yet? How fast did Karen's soul leave her body? It's that bad. @downstageleftpc

This week we welcome friend of the pod, Logann, to chat all things Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Is Joseph a good dude? Were his brothers right to throw him down a well? Does this musical/biblical story teach us anything? Let us know! @downstageleftpc

This week Karen is joined by students as they discuss a very youth-oriented show, Dear Evan Hansen. No one is a fan! Find out why they think it's cringe and share your theories on why they did Ben Platt so dirty in the movie. Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

This week Lauren takes us through Young Frankenstein - a musical she finds... meh. When is a show too raunchy? Lauren questions if she's becoming a prude and we talk about why this movie would be better off still just a movie. Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

Karen left the country! And came back! We talk Karen's travels to London (with a brief layover in NYC) and the FIVE shows she saw. Why do Asians love Phantom of the Opera? Does Jamie Lloyd only know screens and black underwear? Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

The Tony Awards - Broadways biggest night! But like all award shows - winners are sometimes subjective. Lauren and Karen discuss when the Tonys have gotten it right and when they've been oh so wrong. It really does matter what you're up against... Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

We return to the episode lost when Karen got sick! Lauren takes us on a deep dive of Fun Home! Karen revisits her K College roots, we discuss supermanning, and Lauren cries! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

Notice us Jennifer Simard! This week we deep dive Sister Act - and we tangent like crazy. So if you like nuns, dislike gingers, and love a tangent (Grease!) this episode is for you! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

We're into plays right now! Lauren does a deep dive into the magical world of Harry Potter - on stage! Why this show actually needs the 5.5 hour run time and the practical magic of it all!⁠ ⁠ Note: while this podcast digs HP and the Wizarding World, we do not condone, support, or even like JK Rowling even a little. She can take her hate filled agenda and go f*ck herself. Get in touch! @downstagele...

Sheeee's baaaack! We figured out how to get Lauren back in the studio (by bringing the studio to her!) but didn't figure out sound until a little ways into recording. Fresh off Karen's trip to NYC - we talk about the play John Proctor is the Villain and why this show is pretty perfect. Karen cried! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

This week it's a new host, a new show, and more! Natalie sits in for Lauren as Karen deep dives into her trip to New York and we talk all things Death Becomes Her (notice us Jennifer Simard)! A good movie to stage adaptation that keeps the hilarity from the movie but does it's own thing. Oh, and Karen got Sutton Foster'd.. again. That was rude. That was very f*cking rude.

This week Karen combines her two loves: musical theatre and... MAGIC! And behold, Pippin! She goes over the 4 things Lauren knows about the show and then deep dives this Schwartz classic. Before Wicked... there was Pippin! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

Happy Wednesday everyone! Today Lauren takes us on a deep dive of Kimberly Akimbo and essentially spends an hour gushing about why she loves it so much. Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

Today Karen takes us on a deep dive of Matilda the Musical! Also... are we starting a Nancy Drew podcast? Either way, we call dibs on the rights for a Nancy Drew musical! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

Today Lauren takes us on a deep dive of SIX - a show with all of her favorite things (parts for women! a short run time! all girl band!) while Karen fills in the historical fun facts! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

Willkommen! Today we finally get to utilize our German language skills and chat about symbolism, night clubs, and Nazis as we break down Cabaret! Continuing our quest for Eva Noblezada to notice us! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

I hope you're ready for what we have in store for you today; Lauren was so excited to be back on the pod that she thought it was appropriate to terrorize Karen with another fan-fiction!!! Enjoy! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

Lauren is BACK! After a months long hiatus she returns! It's been a minute, but Karen takes us on a new quest: Notice us Eva Noblezada! Today we chat (more greek mythology) the musical Hadestown! Do we make it out of this episode? Did you? Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

Lauren is still out and Karen and the youths discuss The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical! And, classic American president, Grover Cleveland and his scandalous marriage! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

Another week without Lauren, but not to worry, the youths are here to replace her as younger versions (has Lauren aged out?). We talk Steel Magnolias, a show they were all in, and discuss what it's like to have a breeze of a show run. Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

We're back everyone! Thank you for your patience... this winter has hit us extra hard. So. Many. Things! Filling in for Lauren (who had car troubles, but lives) is Natalie! Karen deep dives a newer (but almost 20 years old) musical - Legally Blonde! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com