You’re wrong about musicals

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Hey guys hope you liked In the Heights. Sorry for the delay I'm (Esmé who uploads these episodes) is currently on holiday and have spent the last 12 hours trying to get this episode to upload. Links and full description coming soon! Leave us a review and we'll read it on the podcast.

This week we talk about the best British musical since Matilda. Talking about the show's short run, our favourite characters and some of the changes we would make to make this piece even better. Leave Us a rating/ Review on whatever platform you are listening on Check us out on social media:  Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrong...

This week we talk about one of the first musicals Oklahoma! talking about the origins of musical theatre, the first cast recording and of course the 2019 revival. Leave Us a rating/ Review on whatever platform you are listening on Check us out on social media:  Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals  Email: yourewrongabou...

this week we talk about all the goings on in the world of musical theatre (this was recorded on Monday 17th of June). talking about the cabaret discourse, our thoughts on the Tony Awards, the current state of the stage door and what might be next for it and the rising cost of tickets in light of a certain show coming under fire for their ticket prices (finally). Leave Us a rating/ Review on whatev...

This week we talk about the 2019 musical the prom. talking about the wasted potential of the musical, how the show is an industry plant and finally talking about our good friend James Corden. Leave Us a rating/ Review on whatever platform you are listening on Check us out on social media:  Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMu...

This week we talk about the 1980s mega-musical, talking about our history with the show, the 2012 movie and of course answering the question are you an Eponine bitch? Leave Us a rating/ Review on whatever platform you are listening on Check us out on social media:  Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals  Email: yourewrong...

This week we talk about the 1992 cult-like musical Falsettos, talking about how the show should always be viewed as a period piece, the fun and whimsy lyrics that tell a very real and sad story finally talking about the fanbase the show has created. Leave Us a rating/ Review on whatever platform you are listening on Check us out on social media:  Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmu...

This week we talk about 2015's Fun Home, talking about the unique conditions that allowed this show to thrive and has led other shows with similar subject matter to fail, and how Alison Bechdel is cool and beg for a revival soon. Leave Us a rating/ Review on whatever platform you are listening on Check us out on social media:  Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter:...

This week we talk about Jamie, talking about the pure optimism that the show has, the inherent Britishness of the show and how good of a world it would be if everyone appreciated the art of drag. Check us out on social media:  Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals  Email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tun...

This week we look at Andy and Rice's first musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat. Talking about the show's origin as a school play, the musical theatre reality TV of the 2000's and of course talk about all the Andy antics Links https://docs.google.com/document/d/10iXVgyy5fzncy7UTTJ4am70uW7I23lRdn27ranN7ej4/edit?usp=sharing Check us out on social media:  Instagram: @wron...

This week we look at Lin-Manuel Miranda's 15-minute musical talking about a real-life case, who is in the wrong and of course, have to talk about how good of a songwriter Lin is. But before we do that we live react to the Tony Award nominations and give some of our thoughts. Links https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JfWRDdk31TzKvtuTrodUvXe_MSVFNFIPR4Vtc2nYJDg/edit?usp=sharing Check us out on s...

This week we talk about the 2015 musical comedy. talking about the use of musical references, feminism and musicals and of course talk about Shakespeare. Find us on socials: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals Email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall

This week we chat about all the news and give and talk about the Olivier Awards. Some news stories we cover Heather's unfortunate return to London, the new Romeo and Juliet with Rachel Zegler finally making her Broadway debut (we were right about it being a play), give our thoughts on the current Broadway season before finally talking about the Olivier awards then give some tony nomination pre...

This week we talk about Anaïs Mitchell's Hadestown. charting is the story of the show from being performed in 100-seat theatres in Vermont to one of the biggest musicals since Hamilton. Talking about the political love story that inspires hope in spite of the tragedy of the piece, one of our new favourite musical theatre songs and wonder if the show would suit a live album. LINKS: https://docs...

This week we talk about Spongebob the Musical talking about the insane list of songwriters, how the show is technically impressive and unfortunately have to defend Ethan Slatter Find us on socials: Check us out on social media: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals LINKS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_iJUx4zjFqcEQd...

This week we talk about the 2003 musical all about Puppets. Talking about the outdated jokes in the show, the iconic 2004 Tony campaign it ran and if they will ever update the show in a big way. Socials: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n_Xm0I0WLZcocuo0hN7RsOlxEbAM0lb7TNQlQ...

This week we talk about the short-lived Broadway musical Amélie. Talking about the original beloved French movie, the art of the adaptation and what it means to be subbed at the Tony Awards. Find Us on Socials: Email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Esmé  https://www.theaterdiary.com/user/self/?id=WgQxlkIRrx   Nell  https://www.theaterdiary.com/user/?id=utc0v3Cn8t Links: https://docs.googl...

This week we talk about the classic musical Annie. Talking about the intentional timeless nature of the show, whether or not there is a new take to be had on Annie and of course the show's love of FDR! Note we do to talk about the Olivier Award nominations until 28 minutes in so skip to then if you just want to hear Annie. Find us on Mezzanine: Esmé  https://www.theaterdiary.com/user/self/?id=...

This week we take a look back at the pandemic and the musicals that were created on TikTok. Talking about the pure joy and fun of the Ratatouille musical. Then talking about the unofficial Brigerton musical that started on TikTok but found its way to the Grammys and the Kenney Center and caused one of the most interesting lawsuits that we have ever seen. find us on Mezzanine Esmé  https://www.thea...

This week we look at the 2007 rock musical Spring Awakening. Talking about the show's rude subject matter, iconic Tony performance and how the show changed fan culture forever. Check us out on social media Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals LINKS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nrjkm2eCprUtXv3lkkKBFyzdvktXp4bK...

In this week's episode, we take a look at Sara Bareilles's 2016 musical, talking about the history-making all-female creative team, the sexual politics of the show and whether it's fair to make moral judgments about the characters. Check us out on social media Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals LINKS: http...

Due to sickness and there being a lot of news that we have a lot of thoughts about we've decided to do a whole episode about the goings on in the theater world. Talking about the struggle to get Starkid tickets, what it means to be a stunt cast (talking about Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit, Lola Tung and Arianna Madox), Bootlegs and the sharing of them on social media at a growing rate, the eth...

In honour of Valentine's Day we look at Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years. Talking about the alleged autobiographical nature of the work, if the show works when Cathy and Jamie interact and talking about that ever on going debate about who is to blame for the failure of their relationship. Check us out on social media: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitte...

In honour of it being Groundhog Day, we look at Tim Mitchin's 2017 musical, talking about how it is one of the most underrated musicals of the 2010s. make a case of why it should come back to London with Andy Karl and for the final time (for now) talk about the 2017 Tony Awards. Find us on socials  Email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongabout...