The Cheese Wheel Podcast

Good morning good day! This week Jess & Andrew tackle Jerry Bock's and Sheldon Harnick's "She Loves Me," the duo are joined by the fantastic Diva from Musical Hell Christi Esterle. The three talk about the musical's themes, the livestream featuring Laua Benanti and Zachary Levi, how the romantic comedy structure is turned on its head, as well as why some musicals get filmed and others do not. It i...

We are more than 'Just a Simple Sponge!" Today Jess and Andrew talk about "Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical", in honor of the recently departed Stephen Hillenburg-- the creator of Spongebob Squarepants. In the episode they talk about what exactly the musical tone of Spongebob Squarepants is, how the characters and this universe should be used, the use of pop songs in a comedic piece, the snobber...

Someday we'll find it-- the cheesey connection! Today Jess and Andrew talk about The Muppets, in the episode they talk about the humor of the Muppets, relate stories of why Jim Henson didn't have to die, ponder what Gonzo even is, question whether cameo appearances help or hurt the film, and altogether chat about the Muppets! It's a fun show, give it a listen folks! Links: Listen to "The Muppet Mo...

If I were a Podcast Daidle deedle daidle Daidle daidle deedle daidle dumb! Today Jess and Andrew talk about Fiddler on the Roof, in the episode they talk about Tradition and what exactly it means, they unpack the metaphor of a Fiddler on the Roof, mourn for the life of Lasar Wolf and the true love that could have been, and queried about which of Teveye's daughters would we watch to be matched up w...

It's Jess against Brent in this Musical Theatre Trivia Challenge! Who will win? You will have to give a listen to find out! Links: Listen to Brent's Podcast Here Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Brent on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Buy Brent's game "USE YOUR WORDS" Brent's Star Trek Musical Page Musicals Theatre Lives on Instagram Jess on Instagram Email us at musicaltheatrelives@gmai...

Another Day of Podcasting with Musicals with Cheese! This week Jess & Andrew are joined by a special guest: Brent Black aka Brentalfloss to cover Damien Chazelle's Modern Musical Movie "La La Land" The Trio discuss the tonal inconsistencies of the film, the lack of chemistry between the leads, the shortfalls of the musical storytelling, and the altogether successes and failures present in the film...

This week Jess & Andrew do something a little bit different-- they are talking about a concept album by the band Seventh Wonder entitled Tiara. The duo go through the album's plot, how the music conveys the story, and how they would adapt the album into a full stage production. Links: Listen to Tiara Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Jess Cook on Twitter Musicals Theatr...

Give these handsome boys a hand, welcome to Falsettoland! This week Jess & Andrew cover William Finn's masterpiece FALSETTOS! Throughout the podcast, Jess & Andrew chat about the strange structure of the show, what the world would be like if Whizzer was actually a Wizard, whether Marvin is an irredeemable character, why this show works and Rent doesn't, and whether or not the Lesbians from next do...

This week Jess is joined by fan of all things Carrie the Musical Jess Cook who gives a more in depth look into the musical's trials and tribulations throughout its existence, and also specifics as to the best and worst parts of each incarnation. Links: Listen to Carrie the Musical Carrie Riverdale Soundtrack Check out Jess' Carrie Tattoo Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitte...

Andrew and Jess experience the dark horrors this Halloween season tackling the dark and disturbing story of Carrie the Musical. They cover the original damned Broadway production that lasted a measly five performances, and digest the exact reasons why it flopped so hard. They duo then look into the revival, comparing the updated revival production to the original Broadway failure. While diving int...

This week Jess & Andrew cover Lin Manuel Miranda's short musical "21 Chump Street" based on the "This American Life" piece of the same name. Among the topics covered are Jess & Andrew's personal experiences in high school, how Ronald Reagan is directly responsible for the musical "Rent", and whether or not it is morally right for a non-violent first offense to be a felony in any state. Links: Wach...

This week Jess and Andrew play a game--- where Jesse gives Andrew a title of a REAL MUSICAL and Andrew has to guess the plot. Hilarity ensues! Links: Listen to more on Itunes Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals Theatre Lives on Instagram Jess on Instagram Email us at musicaltheatrelives@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Andrew and Jess experience thrills and chills-- avoiding a total eclipse of the sun and appreciating Rick Moranis at the same time. Also, Jess & Andrew discuss which version of the Little Shop of Horrors film is better-- the one with or without Jim Belushi? Links: Buy Little Shop of Horrors: Director's Cut Listen to Little Shop of Horrors Cast Recording Watch Little Shop of Horrors (1960) Listen t...

This week we talk about the group of individuals who thought that all their problems would be solved through shooting the President of the United States. In this conversation about Musical Theater we discuss why Garfield hates Mondays, James Barbour's sad continued existence on Broadway, and of course Stephen Sondheim. Links: Listen to Assassins Listen to more on Itunes Social Media: Musicals with...

Jess & Andrew talk about Starkid's Twisted this week! Links: Watch Twisted Here!! Listen to more on Itunes Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals Theatre Lives on Instagram Jess on Instagram Email us at musicaltheatrelives@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk about the laziest group of 20-somethings we've ever seen, and compare the stage musical to the 2005 Christopher Columbus film. Topics include questioning why this damn rock opera got made, whether the show would've been popular if it's composer hadn't died, and compare the show to it's film adaptation. Links: Rent Broadway Commercial Rent Theatrical Trailer Buy Rent (2005) Buy Re...

This week we talk about the Demon Barber Sweeney Todd, and compare the stage musical to the 2007 Johnny Depp film. Topics include questioning whether or not Judge Turpin is really that evil, the romance between Todd and Lovett, and whether less is more when it comes to the use of blood. It's a bloody fun show! Links: Sweeney Todd Broadway Commercial Sweeney Todd Theatrical Trailer Listen to more o...

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