The Unobstructed Review

Arts EN ↓ 4 episodes

Welcome to The Unobstructed Review, a theatrical review podcast hosted by Ari Cleveland and Jesse Rusche. Each episode is your chance to learn more about the shows you are always dying to see. From musicals to plays, Ari and Jesse give you a front row seat to each performance with a cheeky look behind the curtain. Get ready for your very own unobstruted view!

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Evita (1982) 23.08.2026 51:31

Nobody suggested we review another musical, but we did it anyway! For all the Andrew Lloyd Webber fans, we see you and support your journey, but this episode quickly derailed into the Loni Ackerman appreciation episode. No dressing rooms were trashed, but Jesse did kindly fill Ari in about Andrew Lloyd Webber. A man, they truly new next to nothing about. While Patti LuPone may be most associated w...

Jeffrey (1993) 03.08.2026 1:11:00

The people were asking for more, and we would do anything for our people. Well, not anything, but we are happy to be back from our brief hiatus with something so fabulous! And no better way to celebrate than with our review of Jeffrey by Paul Rudnick. Ari is a bit of self described "Rudnick-head," as he penned the underrated classic In & Out. So much so they even went to the lengths...

Stop Kiss (1998) 26.06.2026 1:13:31

Happy Pride! To celebrate we here at The Unobstructed Review are so happy to have our first reviewed be Stop Kiss by the wonderful Diana Son. Featuring two powerhouses; Sandra Oh and Jessica Hecht, and a phenomenal supporting cast. And if you haven't make sure to follow us on instagram ⁠@theunobstructedreview⁠ , because we go to great lengths to record content for episodes.

Company (1972) 12.06.2026 1:19:43

Here comes company, Lots of company, so much company! Like the show, because this is our very first episode of the THE UNOBSTRUCTED REVIEW. As you'll hear we wanted to start with a banger, so no better choice than our second pick which is this Sondheim classic. It's not always musicals, but this one sure is! And if you haven't make sure to follow us on instagram @theunobstructedreview...