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Send a text “And we will rise above!” This week Kat and Slee are swinging into the interesting world of Spider-man: Turn Off the Dark ! After some discussing seeing both Hadestown and The Batman , some Plant tips with SLee, we get some extra long trivia moment because we have to talk about all of the injuries, delays, and general insanity. Kat has to tell us how SICK she is of seeing Uncle Ben die...

Send a text It's the worst job in England! After a brief hiatus we are back talking about the 9 time Razzie nominated Diana The Musical ! Listen along as we briefly discuss 'Spencer', Quick Change magic, and some FIERCE coat choreography. SLee shares her dream to receive a Razzie, ASMR skills are practiced, and we rave about Christine Ebersole’s shoulder moment from Will and Grace....

Send a text There were never such devoted sisters! This episode join Kat and SLee as they snuggle into the classic (sort of ) musical Irving Berlin's White Christmas . They discuss a drinking game gone horribly wrong, the comedic genius of the song 'Sisters', and everyone's favorite musical theatre song type: the one where women are shit talking men. Later they diss the Army, c...

Send a text Christmas Bells are ringing! This episode Kat and SLee are discussing the Pulitzer Prize winning juggernaut: Rent (but only after briefly chatting about this holiday season).  Kat takes an opportunity to bring up the 1987 film The Mannequin , SLee learns something new, and they discuss tick, tick...BOOM! (Spoiler Alert for that btw!). Later on Kat discusses why ‘Christmas Bells’ is one...

Send a text Toledo Surprise! The ladies who brunch are joined by a very special guest: Stranger Sings Caroline Huerta! Listen along as these three chat about The Drowsy Chaperone . Kat flexes her Pirates of the Caribbean knowledge, they all sing the praises of Beth Leavel, and Caroline and SLee bond over playing The Chaperone. We also argue about casting choices, come together about the magic of m...

Send a text Leapin' Lizards! This episode your favorite co-hosts get into the holiday spirit with a classic we all know and love, Annie ! If you're a fan of trivia then you are in luck because Kat found a TON of information. It's almost like its a super popular show that premiered in the 1970s! Kat and SLee break down all the drama and controversy from different productions, Kat rev...

Send a text What Knockers! This episode Kat and SLee are diving back into the adorable, madcap world of Mel Brooks with Young Frankenstein ! Listening along as Kat pronounces Gethsemane correctly, SLee shares her college audition songs, and they both find out disappointing news about the West End Production. Later they chat about assigning roles for sing-a-longs, the formula for story telling, and...

Send a text I don't understand the poor! This episode Kat and SLee are recording live, together, in person and chatting about Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder ! Listen along as they briefly talk about Mark Rylance, Sexy Songs, and Schmigadoon. Later Kat trips over the names of the Dysquith Family, Jefferson Mays is SUPER talented, and they discuss their plans to write Talladega Night...

Send a text We've got another dead cow! This episode Kat and SLee are entering October with a spooky story of bats, bad marriages, and some great music with the cult hit Bat Boy:The Musical ! Listen along as they try to figure out where Deven May went, learn about Pan (Not Peter), and breakdown one of their all time favorite Act 1 Finales! Later on they compare the show with a literary master...

Send a text Hey there teenage Baltimore! This week Kat and SLee are joined by the fabulously talented and intelligent Abby Rose Morris! And in honor of her podcast 'More Than Tracy Turnblad' we are discussing Hairspray ! Don't change that channel as we learn about how amazing Marissa Jaret Winokur is, discuss SLee's debut of 'I Can Hear the Bells', and talk the movie...

Send a text When you got it.... Flaunt it! This episode Kat and SLee are celebrating their 1 year anniversary by discussing their favorite musical: The Producers ! They dig into the dance off that could have been, laugh way too much at jokes from a movie they've seen a million times, and discover a connection to Ferris Bueller's Day Off . They also discuss satire and the importance of pu...

Send a text Well ya got trouble! This week Kat and SLee are taking the train to River City, Iowa along with the incomparable Rob Mobley! We're talking all about The Music Man ! Listen along as the chat about inappropriate audition songs, the upcoming revival, and their hopes for future productions. They also discuss SO MANY hot takes, how the show has aged, kink shame Harold Hill, and solve t...

Send a text Stranger Things are coming! In this special mini episode we are joined by the writer of Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical , Jonathan Hogue!  We discuss the process of creating a parody musical, 80’s music, musical references, and writing for comedy. Stranger Sings information: https://strangersingsthemusical.com for tickets @strangersingsmusical on Instagram and TikTok Follow us on So...

Send a text Both Sides of the Coin! This week the ladies are solving The Mystery of Edwin Drood . Listen along as Kat and SLee discuss audience participation, SJB 's 'Writing on the Wall' supremacy, and briefly discuss marvel movies. Kat finds out who wrote the show... the answer may surprise you. Later they discuss the use of brown face in the 2012 Broadway Revival and why this sho...

Send a text Willkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome! This week we are going to the grimy world of the Kit Kat Klub and discussing the Kander and Ebb masterpiece Cabaret ! Joined by the hysterical and talented Emily Ramirez! We talk stand up, dance calls, and classical ballet. We learn the difference between a book musical and a concept musical, and compare musicals to Shakespeare again. Later we discuss th...

Send a text Make like a nail, and press on! This episode the girls are getting back to their roots and talking about  The Great American Trailer Park Musical . This episode has it all: Andy Karl trivia, Camp Rock entrances, and The Actor's Process. The girls also talk about the importance of a good southern accent, Matriarchal southern families, and talk about rebranding the podcast to someth...

Send a text How can I resist ya? This week the girls are setting sail to the land of Abba and Dads with the musical spectacular Mamma Mia ! Listen as they sniff out the antagonist of the show, Kat talks way too much about the time she did the show, and the joys of Jukebox Musicals. Performance Links: https://youtu.be/2OBneuoZaOw - ‘The Winner Takes it All’ performed by Carolee Carmello https://you...

Send a text Fortune favors the brave! This week journey to ancient Egypt with the ladies and their special guest the talented and glamorous Courtnee Carter! They chat about the 2020 national tour that might have been, Danielle Brooks incredible portrayal of Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing , and the importance of healthy singing! (Note: Call your voice teacher and drink some throat coat!) and la...

Send a text Don’t ya wanna be the life of the party? This week the girls are truly giddy to talk about one of their all time favorite shows Andrew Lippa’s Wild Party . Listen along as they chat geometry, discuss the interesting* choices made for the NYCC production, and the juicy juicy role of Burrs. You’ll also get a chance to hear Kat wax poetic about the production she did off the G Train in Br...

Send a text Blame it on the Gin! This episode begins a month of wild, wild parties with Michael John LaChiusa's  The Wild Party . The girls get into the history of the dueling shows (one on Broadway and one Off), have very strong opinions about some of the bold choices made, and are confused as to why more baritones aren't singing 'Golden Boy'. They also struggle to stay on top...

Send a text Boom! Crunch! This episode we are so excited to be discussing the classic Sondheim piece  Into the Woods with our very special guest Christina Bianco! Listen along as we go in depth about why Little Red shouldn't be played by a child, Viral Videos, and what makes a good Witch. Kat makes her feelings about the Baker's Wife known and We dig into Sondheim's portrayal of wom...

Send a text Oh So Mad! This Episode we are breaking down the tragic tale of Jimmy and Mary:  Reefer Madness ! Listen along as the ladies discuss the production they did, talk about what makes a good parody musical, and the tricky nature of transferring a show to Broadway. In addition to all of that they squeal about Marc Kudisch, Kat lets her dream cast for The Producers slip (oops!), and they try...

Send a text Life is like a Train! This episode the girls are discussing the wild and zany  On the Twentieth Century .  But only after briefly explaining the community theatre situation in NYC. Listen along as they try to keep track of the enormous number of subplots and realize just how not feminist this show is AT ALL. As always they simply cannot get enough of Andy Karl. They also get a bit dist...

Send a text "Everybody's got the right to some sunshine!" This week join the girls as they dive deep into the dark and twisted world of Stephen Sondheim's  Assassins . They mourn the 2020 revival that almost was, Kat speaks on historical events with VERY little research (I’m sure her high school history teachers are so proud), and breakdown what makes The Ballad of Guiteau SO g...

Send a text It's hot up here! This episode the girls are beginning our month of Sondheim with the masterpiece that is Sunday in the Park with George . Listen along as they air their grievances about digital backdrops, swoon over 1980s Mandy Patinkin, discuss the show as a meditation on what it means to be an artist as well as the biographical nature of the character George. And, of course, Ka...