Playbills and Popcorn

Send a text This month on Playbills and Popcorn , we’re decking the halls and settling the debate once and for all: What is the best holiday musical? From timeless nostalgia to modern reinvention, we pit four of our favorites head to head— White Christmas, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Spirited — and break down what actually defines a “holiday musical.” ⭐ Rate...

Send a text We’re traveling down the yellow brick road to debate the best Wizard of Oz adaptation! From the glitz of The Wiz to the magic of Oz the Great and Powerful , the dark twists of Tin Man , and Todrick Hall’s dazzling Straight Outta Oz , we’re weighing which version truly captures the heart of Oz. Join us for laughs, opinions, and a few unexpected detours along the way! Fair Use Disclaimer...

Send a text We're back!!! It's been about 4 years and there have been so many changes. In our lives and in the podcast. Introducing our new addition, Hope, who married our resident crazy guy, Garett. We kick off this new season (in celebration of the spooky season) with our brand new discussion format asking the question: Can a musical actually scare you? This episode, we dive into the e...

Send a text Welcome to Playbills and Popcorn where we pick apart pieces from the stage and screen. We’re ending Spooky October with the hilariously grotesque EVIL DEAD .  In 1981, Sam Raimi made quite the impression with his inaugural feature film EVIL DEAD.  In 2003 a musical parody would be mounted for the stage and both would go down in cult classics history.  It also happens to be Adam's...

Send a text “In these dangerous times, where it seems that the world is ripping apart at the seams, we all can learn how to survive from those who stare death squarely in the face every day and [we] should reach out to each other and bond as a community, rather than hide from the terrors of life at the end of the millennium." -Jonathan Larson Welcome to Playbills and Popcorn where we pick apa...

Send a text Welcome to Playbills and Popcorn where we pick apart pieces from the stage and screen. We’re well into this Spooky October with the timeless classic LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS.  A movie that brought together Alan Menken, Jim Henson, Frank Oz and a star srudded cast bringing this cult musical to the silver screen. A crazy romp through Skid Row complete with Urchins, a crazy shop and a kille...

Send a text Welcome to Playbills and Popcorn where we pick apart pieces from the stage and screen. We’re kicking off Spooky October with the disturbingly hilarious BEETLEJUICE .  Seeming to be the black cat of Broadway falling on hard luck only to land on their feet this show has nine lives. A fun and comical look at the afterlife and the crazy characters that lay within.  Tim Burton’s classic vis...

Send a text Welcome to Playbills and Popcorn where we pick apart pieces from the stage and screen. We’re finishing our one and only Disney show for Disney month wit n THE LION KING.  One of the most amazing theatrical experiences and the gem of the Disney renaissance.  An important production for diversity on the broadway stage and music that has shaped a generation. Sharpen your claws for the ico...

Send a text “The best laid plans of mice and men Oft go awry” Robert Burns 1785 Welcome to Playbills and Popcorn where we pick apart pieces from the stage and screen. We’re celebrating Adam’s birthday week with his favorite show to perform, Of Mice and Men.  The show which brought us all together. Our best laid plans to release a weekly episode is back on schedule and what a show to bring us back....

Send a text Welcome to Playbills and Popcorn where we pick apart pieces from the stage and screen. This episode we're seeing red as we take a look at a film classic and a stage production that was a disastrous flop in its original run. This surprisingly heart warming musical based a movie that broke new ground in horror. We're looking at 1976's Carrie and its 2012 stage musical coun...

Send a text Welcome to Playbills and Popcorn where we pick apart pieces from the stage and screen.  We're moving onto month 3 and looking back at the last 9 episodes.  Its a one person party with Garett as he runs through the fun facts he found out while editing the episodes.  Thank you to our listeners who have been tuning in for each episode.  We try to be as accurate as possible.  Follow u...

Send a text Welcome to Playbills and Popcorn where we pick apart pieces from the stage and screen. Today’s episode we’re taking a look at the rocking and hilarious Jack Black’s SCHOOL OF ROCK from 2003.  Filled with classic rock and heart-warming moments. This gave way to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 2014 stage adaptation. This one was so much fun to record. Join Adam, Alyssa and Garett as they "sti...

Send a text Welcome to Playbills and Popcorn where we pick apart pieces from the stage and screen. Today’s episode we’re taking a look at a story that holds a special place in many of our hearts.  A story about a precocious little girl who uses the power of her mind and her inner strength to overcome life’s adversity. Also she has telekinesis.  We’re looking at the 1996 movie and the 2010 musical...

Send a text Welcome to Playbills and Popcorn where we pick apart pieces from the stage and screen. Get ready to get historical as we take a look at an often overlooked musical classic.  A surprising and vulnerable look at our founding fathers. William Daniels (Mr. Feeny from Boy Meets World) starred in the original Broadway production and the 1972 film adaptation.  Join us as we march forward and...

Send a text Welcome to Playbills and Popcorn where we pick apart pieces from the stage and screen. Today’s episode we’re taking a look at the Iconic Andrew Lloyd Webber classic.  This divisive episode is sure to have you clutching at pearls. We are looking at the career defining Original Broadway production of Evita and the Madonna lead silver screen adaptation.   Grab your tissues as Adam, Alyssa...

Send a text On this special episode of Playbills and Popcorn Podcast, we celebrate Alyssa's birthday by taking a look at her favorite stage show.  We invited her wonderful director Dr. Julie Resh to discuss her interpretation as well as the 1967 classic starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda.  Take a stroll with Adam, Alyssa, Garett and Dr. Julie as they explore the ups and downs of this Neil...

Send a text Welcome to Playbills and Popcorn where we pick apart pieces from the stage and screen. Today’s episode we’re taking a look at the terrifyingly  hilarious cult classic by Daniel Waters, HEATHERS.  Join Adam, Alyssa and Garett as they "lick it up baby"  and have "Big Fun" with this cult classic.  Follow us on: IG-@playnpoppodcast FB-Like our Page  YT-please like and s...

Send a text Welcome to Playbills and Popcorn where we pick apart pieces from the stage and screen. Today’s episode we’re taking a look at the soon to be broadway classic ROCK OF AGES and its much more forgettable big screen adaptation. Join Adam, Alyssa and Garett as  they “hit it with their best shot” and learn “every rose has its thorns” oh and of course they rock out. Follow us on: IG-@playnpop...

Send a text Welcome to the Playbills and Popcorn Podcast where we pick apart pieces from the stage and screen and we’re going back to New Jersey to explore a Troma classic. From the beautifully twisted minds of Lloyd Kaufman and Mike Hertz and brought to the stage by Tony winners David Bryan and Joe DiPietro. Join Adam, Alyssa, and Garett as we explore the cult classic movie and just as culty musi...

Send a text Welcome to the Playbills and Popcorn Podcast where we pick apart pieces from the stage and screen and we’re totally retro in this episode as we take a look at the Adam Sandler Rom Com and the Stephen Lynch lead stage counter-part.  The year is 1985 and times are good particularly for New Jersey native and the hottest Wedding Singer Robbie Hart until the unthinkable happens.  Join Adam,...

Send a text Playbills and Popcorn Podcast picks apart pieces from the stage and screen. We're taking a look at films adapted from stage productions and/or stage productions adapted from films. what survives the transition between stage and screen? what is improved by Adaptation? what is hindered by the adaption? Join Adam, Alyssa, and Garett as they aske these questions... and hopefully answe...