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The Top 10 Love Stories – From "Green Flags" to "Red Blushes"

What does it actually mean to fall in love under the spotlight? This week on Musical Lyrical Lingo, we are tackling the big one: Romance. But we aren’t just looking for the best singers, we’re looking for the love stories that actually taught us something about real life.

In this "Battle of the Lists" episode, we’re splitting the stage. I’m bringing my final five to the table, while my partner counters with some of the biggest names in Broadway history.

On the Playlist:

• The "Healthy" Relationship: Why Legally Blonde’s Emmett Forrest is the ultimate supportive partner.
• The "No Day But Today" Philosophy: Breaking down the grit and devotion of the couples in Rent.
• The Supernatural Spark: How Hadestown and Wicked teach us about trust and seeing the soul behind the "green" exterior.
• The High-Stakes Gamble: Exploring the "opposites attract" magic of Guys and Dolls.
• The Tragedy of Silence: Why the "If" in Carousel’s "If I Loved You" is one of the most important words in musical history.

From the fairytale transformation of Beauty and the Beast to the Skid Row survival of Little Shop of Horrors, we explore whether these couples are "Relationship Goals" or cautionary tales.

Grab your tissues and your playbills—it’s time to talk about love. Who had the better list? Listen and decide!

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