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Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 72: "Les Misérables," 2012The Broadway Babies are back to the dirty streets of the Paris slums, in our second take on the classic, iconic, epic musical "Les Misérables." This week, we're hot-taking the 2012 movie musical, featuring plenty of Hollywood's biggest stars, out in the darkness. So let's hear the people sing the songs of angry men — in close-up and with mostly improper vocal technique! Also, bonus surprise: Later this week, we'll also be posting on our Facebook page our video recording of this episode, which will be shown during a fundraising livestream by the Gaslight Theatre in Enid, Oklahoma!...2021-02-251h 08Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 71: "Don't Hug Me I'm Scared," 2011There's always time for a song for the Broadway Babies! This week, we're going to keep looking at the wild AF hellscape corner of the internet with another fever-dream musical, the British children's show-surreal-horror-satire-web series "Don't Hug Me I'm Scared." So today, let's go on a journey and talk about about the ups and downs of learning to get creative while also learning to live in a society. Where to watch: YouTube Music and lyrics by Joseph Pelling Show Notes A couple theories about children and the...2021-02-1143 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 70: "Too Many Cooks," 2014It takes a lot to make a stew, and Alex and Daisha have had their fill in this disturbing episode. Hang on tight, y’all! Podcast cover art: David Taylor Twitter: @bwaybabies Facebook: Facebook.com/broadwaybabiespodcast Where to listen: YouTube Music by Shawn Coleman and Michael Kohler Lyrics by Casper Kelly Distributed by Adult Swim Show Notes An oral history of "Too Many Cooks" 2021-02-0440 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastMinisode #9: "The Broadway Album," 1985There was a "Broadway Album"-sized hole in Alex and Daisha’s heart after ending the Barbra season last week, so they filled it. Join the Broadway Babies in a continuation of their already drawn-out season. Is this the actual conclusion to their Barbra season or will they keep making episodes about the rest of her 36 studio albums? Stay tuned and find out next week!! Where to listen: YouTube | Spotify Music by omg Sondheim, Rogers & Hammerstein, Bernstein, Frank Loesser, The Gershwins, Jerome Kern, Tim Rice, Benny Andersson, and Björn Ulvaeus D...2021-01-2829 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 69: "Yentl," 1983Phewwww, after a long hiatus because of COVID and computer issues, the Broadway Babies are ready and able to finish off this season of Barbra Streisand movie musicals at the start of the new year! Alex and Daisha are taking y’all on a trip to Eastern Europe at the turn of the 20th century in Barbra’s final movie musical, 1983's "Yentl," as she makes her final metamorphosis into the multi-hyphenate superstar we know and love. The Bbys hope you enjoyed this season as much as they did and want to know: what’s your ranking of this season...2021-01-211h 05Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 68: "A Star is Born," 1976That's right, dearest darlingest listeners — another star is born! This week's Barbra Streisand episode tackles another long-ass movie-musical romance, this time her (let's say, controversial) iteration of the "Star Is Born" cinematic universe, with Kris Kristofferson and the awkwardly overbearing influence of Barbra's producer-boyfriend. So let's get our perms done, breakfast pizza out of the oven, and talk such amazing topics like extra backlighting, awkward racial undertones and side-boob! Music by Barbra Streisand, Paul Williams, Kenneth Asher, etc. Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures Show Notes The YouTube channel Be K...2020-12-3149 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastFrosty Take Ep. 8: "Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey," 2020Merry Christmas and happy holidays, our dear listeners! For this Very Special Holiday Episode, the Broadway Babies have some things to say about the recently released Netflix movie-musical about a humbug inventor/toymaker who just needs to believe in the power of love to save the day! Did you think this original Christmas story was as cheesy as we did — and is that a bad thing? Also a special mention to the recent passings of Broadway legends Ann Reinking and Rebecca Luker — both incomparably talented, lovely women gone too soon. Music by Philip Lawren...2020-12-2427 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 67: "Funny Lady," 1975Mamma Mia, here we go again! in another episode about Barbra Streisand and another episode about Barbra playing Fanny Brice! This week the Broadway Babies are covering Ms. Streisand’s fourth movie musical: the less popular, underrated sequel to Funny Girl: 1975’s "Funny Lady." Join Alex and Daisha as they track both Fanny Brice and Barbra’s evolution and maturation in this dark-and-gritty sequel, with music by Kander and Ebb. The Bbys hope that you enjoy this interesting and compelling movie musical. Let them know what you think via the “Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre Podcast” Facebook page! 2020-12-171h 00Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 66: "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever," 1970Hello everyone! We had a not-so-brief hiatus, but are back and ready to continue our Barbra Streisand movie musical season with her third movie musical, "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever." Somehow, this movie manages to be just as extra as the previous two with a fraction of the budget because of the costumes, the special effects, and well, Ms. Streisand herself! Join Alex and Daisha as they unravel the deeper message (in their opinion) behind this strange yet endearing musical. Where to watch: YouTube | Amazon Music by Burton Lane...2020-12-1058 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 65: "Hello, Dolly!" (1969)Hello, Listeners! It's so nice to have you back where you belong! Alex and Daisha hope y’all exercised your right to vote and are staying safe. Hopefully this light-hearted episode (which was recorded well before Election Day) will quell some of your election anxieties. The Broadway Babies are comin’ at ya with a new episode in their Barbra Streisand season! This week is Barbra’s second movie musical and perhaps her most extravagant. In this movie, a young Babs plays a woman about 20 years her senior and absolutely slays. Get ready for "Hello, Dolly!" W...2020-11-061h 04Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 64: "Funny Girl," 1968Hello Listeners! We won’t be raining on your parade with this upcoming season! Welcome to a new string of episodes dedicated to beloved Broadway icon: Barbra Streisand! The Broadway Babies are marching through Streisand’s movie musicals, starting with her first: "Funny Girl"! We hope you enjoy the evolution of Babs on the Silver Screen. She’s a star on screen, on the stage, and in our hearts! Spend some quality listening time with Alex and Daisha as they chat about this fun classic. Where to watch: Amazon | iTunes Music by Jule Styne2020-10-2855 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp 63: "This is Spinal Tap," 1984Alex and Daisha finally managed to categorize this season just in time for its finale! Together, we have trudged through most iterations of the "stars-being-birthed genre." Some were better than others, but they all pretty much had the same floor plan. Now, in their final episode, The Broadway Babies have decided to end with a mockumentary. Especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, the general public seems to be exhausted with celebrity culture, and “This is Spinal Tap” lets us know that celebrity ego hasn’t changed much in 36 years. Let us know what you thought about our season on Facebook or Twi...2020-08-0657 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 62: "Glitter," 2001Now for something that is supposed to be similar to “A Star Is Born”, but is completely different: Your two favorite shit-talkers are never too far from going off the deep-end, but this episode might send Daisha over the edge. The Broadway Babies venture through over-charted territory in another attempt at the artist’s journey film: Mariah Carey’s star vehicle crash "Glitter." Alex and Daisha try to make sense of the plot while also chatting about the D R A M A surrounding this period in Mariah’s life. Full show notes at broadwaybab...2020-07-301h 04Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 61: "A Star is Born," 2018 (Part 2)The Broadway Babies hope all of y’all are thriving in the summer heat and staying safe! Here’s part 2 of “A Star is Born.” Let Alex and Daisha know what you think about the movie on Facebook or Twitter! TW/CW: suicide and extreme drug use Where to watch: HBO Max | Amazon Songs: “Always Remember Us This Way” performed by Lady Gaga “Why Did You Do That?” by Lady Gaga “I’ll Never Love Again” by Lady Gaga Music by Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, Lady Gaga, Diane Warren, Aaron Raitiere...2020-07-2356 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 60: "A Star is Born," 2018 (Part 1)Dearest listeners, this week we are going off the deep end over our more somber picks of the season. It’s a tale as old as time, unfortunately, and a very common story in the showbiz movie genre. Watch the Broadway Babies dive in as they discuss the 2018 remade of “A Star is Born”, starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga! In this first part, Alex and Daisha chat about the foundational aspects of movies like this, just how Hollywood decided to give this story a fourth go-around, and maybe if it's time to let the old ways die. TW/C...2020-07-1735 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp 59: "Judy," 2019Pack up your troubles, c’mon get happy, and meet Alex and Daisha Over the Rainbow (or in your car, or in your homes) to talk about one of the biggest household names of the 20th century: Judy Garland. The Broadway Babies are continuing their ever-evolving music biz-themed season with Judy's 2019 biopic titled..."Judy." The Babies discuss some heavy topics as they trudge through the content-heavy plot, and try to unpack the message the team behind the movie was trying to send. Let Alex and Daisha know what you think about Judy the person AND “Judy” the movie on Facebo...2020-07-0158 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 58: "Rocketman," 2019Well I think it’s gonna be a long, long time before we watch a biopic this fun and fresh! Hello listeners, blast off with Alex and a Daisha into a new episode about "Rocketman," the 2019 musical biopic about the effervescent rock icon, Elton John! The Babies are discussing how the importance of ethical representation, abuse and addiction, and how the gorgeous fantasy elements changes the impact of what could have been a run-of-the-mill biopic. So wash your hands, take a seat, put on your electric boots and mohair suit, and enjoy the episode (which we'll be releasing on Th...2020-06-251h 10Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 57: "Dreamgirls," 2006 (Part 2)Listeners, we're here to make you happy with another episode about the blockbuster 2006 musical-movie "Dreamgirls"! Now that we've covered the background of the movie (and Alex got his power back on!), we're going to go all-in on this epic af plot, full of iconic cultural resets. Let's get into in the drama! Where to watch: Amazon Prime | iTunes | YouTube Movies Songs: "Patience," performed by Eddie Murphy and Anika Noni Rose* "I Am Changing," by Jennifer Hudson "Jimmy's Rap," by Eddie Murphy "Listen," by Beyoncé Knowles** Music by Henry Krieger, lyrics by Tom...2020-06-1759 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 56: "Dreamgirls," 2006 (Part 1)Ladies and gentlemen, the Broadway Babies are proud to present the "Dreamgirls," in their return appearance on the podcast! We're steppin' to the bad side this week to talk about the 2006 movie adaptation of the musical. Gorgeous direction and a star-studded all-black cast, including Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson in her star-is-born role, breathe new life into this iconic story ... for the most part. Let's get into all the drama, in part one of our convo! (Because Alex's power went out AGAIN, mid-recording...which is why we're a date late!) We also want to take a moment...2020-06-1130 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 55: "The Runaways," 2010Hello Daddy! Hello Mom! (jk they don’t listen to this podcast) Alex and Daisha hope all of our listeners are thriving and demanding justice at every turn. This week, the bbys are discussing the 2010 biopic, "The Runaways"! Tune in for the Broadway Babies’ ever-evolving *opinions* on the movie, its message, and the girl-band legacy of The Runaways, particularly the legacies of Cherie Currie and Joan Jett. **This episode was recorded before the murder of George Floyd. We are releasing the epi as planned, but are not being silent and are consciously speaking out on our respective plat...2020-06-031h 03Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 54: "Josie and the Pussycats," 2001In an unexpected twist, the Broadway Babies have started a new season during these weird ass times we are in: Not Another QuaranTEEN movie: reviewing movies about teenage coming-of-age bands! Join Alex and Daisha this week as they stroll down memory lane with 2001’s live-action "Josie and the Pussycats"! There will be jokes, there will be poor fashion choices, there will be pop rock. We hope you think this movie is as iconic as we do! Stay safe! Where to watch: Hulu (via Cinemax) | Amazon Songs: "Josie and the Pussycats" theme...2020-05-201h 08Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 53: "That Thing You Do!" 1996Beloved Listeners, we are back, stuck in the house, spiraling mentally, and better than ever! The Broadway Babies are interrupting your regularly scheduled social media scrolling to honor a very special creative who left us too soon: THE Adam Schlesinger. Join us in a special episode covering the 1996 teen band comedy (this is a made-up genre) “That Thing You Do” featuring Schlesinger’s ear worm of a title song that kept our toes tapping each time we heard it. Alex and Daisha wish all of their listeners health and happiness as we all cope with the effects of COVID-19 around...2020-05-131h 08Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastWarm Take Ep. 7: "SpongeBob the Musical: Live on Stage!" 2019Arrr ya ready, listeners?! This week, we're heading under the sea to the cartoon paradise of Bikini Bottom to talk about the TV airing of the "SpongeBob SquarePants" musical. Featuring a hunky, bendy leading man, this isn't your regular theme-park show, either — we're talking fun and funky thrift store costumes, pool noodles for kelp, and jellyfish made of umbrellas. We've got (almost) nothing but good things to say about this original take on the modern Nickelodeon classic...five...hours...later. Where to watch: Amazon Prime Podcast cover art: David Taylor Tw...2020-01-0823 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre Podcast'Cooled' Take Ep. 6: "Frozen 2," 2019Happy New Queers! How crazy it's been we've been doing this damn thing for two full years now? To start the year off with a bang or two, we're talking more "Frozen" this week, today all about the new-ish sequel to the 2013 animated smash. Our thoughts? We do keep saying we liked it, but there are lots of points to be made about Elsa's continuing gay sub-narrative, the film's maybe-too-tidy themes of reparations and mixed heritage, and how much more mature this story felt this go-around. Let us know your thoughts on "Frozen 2"! Soundtrack: iTunes | Am...2020-01-0140 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 52: "Frozen," 2013It's Yule tidings once again, listeners, so the Broadway Babies have a special, appropriately festive episode this Xmas — Disney's runaway 2013 blockbuster "Frozen," or alternatively titled: "Gloves and Accidents." Part classic Snow Queen fairy tale and part coming-of-age story of two very different sisters, this movie is bursting with catchy music, gorgeous 3-D animation, hilarious side characters and the Mouse's attempts at making up for past...let's say choices. We'll talk about if they succeeded, how this winter's tale turned into a phenomenon and where they can go from here. Soundtrack: iTunes | Amazon | Spotify Fil...2019-12-251h 14Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 51: "The Inheritance"/"Evita," 2019Because we're honestly very ready to move on from the Big Apple, we're giving you a two-for-one episode about the latter two shows we spent the rest of our New York trip seeing (most of...). "The Inheritance" by Matthew Lopez is an emotional story that examines, maybe a little clumsily and excessively, what it means to be a gay man in present-day New York, inspired by "Howard's End" by E.M. Forster. Does it succeed as a new addition to the canon of "epic gay theatre"? And on our last day together, we got just a little...2019-12-1144 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 50: "Slave Play," 2019Woo LAWD. Here we go, our big 50th episode! The Broadway Babies dove head-first into their first play of our podcast, as part of our Broadway Babies Take Manhattan Tour. Join Alex and Daisha as they navigate the psychosexual minefields, major surprises and even their own personal struggles in the polarizing new Broadway play "Slave Play." (We do discuss spoiler details about this uncomfortable saga of three interracial couples, so proceed with caution!) *This episode does feature a lot of discussion about slavery, violence and sexual behaviors, often simultaneously. We try to stay mostly lighthearted, much like...2019-12-0456 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 49: "Oklahoma!" 2019Chicks and ducks and geese better scurry when this dark revival comes around. Hello listeners! The Broadway Babies had a small stint in the Big Apple and have a whole line up of Broadway plays and musicals to chat about with you! First on the list is the revival that stole our hearts (and the "Best Revival of a Musical" Tony): Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! Alex and Daisha will discuss the complicated emotions that resulted from watching this revised version of a Golden Age favorite! Soundtrack: iTunes | Amazon | Spotify Show Notes: Official site Daisha reall...2019-11-2755 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 48: "West Side Story," 1961Could it be? Yes, it could. Something's coming, something good: A new episode!!! Hello Sharks and Jets, the Broadway Babies are headed to the West Side to review an adaptation of one of the most well-known stories ever told: Romeo and Juliet. Bernstein's "West Side Story" grabs ahold of racial and socioeconomic disparities of poor folks in a neighborhood and mixes them with Shakespearean tragedy to create this masterpiece that is still relevant today. Alex and Daisha will discuss the plot, production history, Bernstein's musical daring, and would it be an episode of Broadway Babies if Stephen Sondheim weren't...2019-11-131h 24Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 47: “Once More, with Feeling," Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 2001Happy Halloween, fellow slayers! We are celebrating the day AND ending our sPoOkY musical season with a bang...or a fang in this case. Join Alex, Daisha, and the Scooby Gang as they all embark on the TV show musical episode that started it all: “Once More, with Feeling,” from Joss Whedon’s cult series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"! Alex and Daisha gush over the show and its the concept, as well as break down the episode, and share our thoughts about the music and how it was executed. Now sit back, relax, and binge on expensive candy you preten...2019-10-3153 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 46: "Repo! The Genetic Opera," 2008Dystopian trash city à la Mad Max/Sin City? Check. Big-pharma corporatocracy? Check. Unnecessary gore? Plenty. Alexa Vega from Spy Kids and Anthony Head from Buffy? Check AND check. Music???? I guess. There’s nothing much to say about this gothic-rock-musical-horror film (thanks Wikipedia), so hold on for dear life as The Broadway Babies try their darndest to wade through the murky waters of “Repo! The Genetic Opera.” Alex and Daisha get tangled up in the plot of this zany gore-fest and just confused as a whole. Tune into the episode, and don’...2019-10-2350 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 45: “Little Shop of Horrors,” 1986On the twenty-first day of the month of September in an early year of a decade not too long before our own, the human race suddenly encountered a deadly threat to its very existence... and Alex and Daisha are here to talk about it! Join the Broadway Babies as they continue their Spooky Halloween season with a musical about a mean green mother from outer space: "Little Shop of Horrors." Alex and Daisha watch the 1986 cult classic in all its grungy glory and discuss the sheer craftsmanship of Audrey II, the tightness of the plot, and a comparison of the t...2019-10-161h 11Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 44: "Sweeney Todd," 1979“There's a hole in the world like a big black pit who are filled with people who are filled with shit, and the vermin of the world inhabit it.” Aaaand on that note, let’s brood our way into the Halloween season with Alex and Daisha! What better way to start off a fresh new batch up episodes than with a Sondheim musical? Hold on to your jugulars, it’s about to get bloody: The Broadway Babies are reviewing the 1979 recording of "Sweeney Todd"! We're are swinging razors, opinions, and of course, the facts surrounding Sondheim’s most popular musical, a...2019-10-091h 44Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 43: “Spice World,” 1997I really, really, really wanna zig-a-zig ahhhh (and a new episode!) As you all know by now, Alex and Daisha make their own rules, so it shouldn’t surprise you that they are doing an episode on the not-really-movie-musical movie based on the greatest girl band of all time: "Spice World"! Join the Broadway Babies as they fan-girl over this hilarious, kooky, British movie about a week-in-the-life of the Spice Girls. With all that said, Alex and Daisha have one question for you: Which Spice Girl are you? Let us know on Facebook or Twitter, and tune in until th...2019-09-251h 41Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 42: "Cinderella," 1997The Broadway Babies are dusting off our VHS tapes and pulling out our Lisa Frank gel pens to tackle this iconic production: The Wonderful World of Disney’s “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella”! Starring Brandy “sittin up in her cellar” Norwood, Whitney “I am your actual boss” Houston, and Bernadette “how can I make this power dynamic less problematic” Peters! Join Alex and Daisha as they sift through this fairy tale's long production history, the behind-the-scenes drama and the optics of color-blind casting, and discuss whether or not this movie was as progressive as it wanted to be at its inception. ...2019-09-181h 07Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 41: "Love Never Dies," 2012The devil took the hindmost with this confusing sorta-sequel to everyone's favorite "opera." Join Alex and Daisha as they strap into this carnival ride of a musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Love Never Dies." The Broadway Babies are up to their usual shenanigans with the additional tasks of detangling this confusing plot, comparing the sequel to "Phantom of the Opera," and giving their final verdict on the 2012 Australian production. Is this musical a dud, or does it need one more new production team in the mix? Cast recording: Amazon | Spotify | Apple Music Video recording: Broad...2019-09-111h 18Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 40: "She Loves Me," 2016Welcome back, dear friends! This week we're dishing on the 2016 revival of one of the loveliest musicals around the corner, "She Loves Me." Boasting one of the best ensemble casts this side of Hungary, this revival starring podcast fave Laura Benanti and a charming Zachary Levi as sparring coworkers/pen-pal lovers (who don't quite know it yet) is as delicious as sweets from a musical box. So grab a carton of vanilla ice cream and enter the wonderful, ordinary world of Maraczek's Parfumerie. Do call again, won't you? Film: Amazon | BroadwayHD Cast recording: Spo...2019-08-141h 11Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 39: "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill," 2016Oh, what a little sunlight can do! The Broadway Babies are back from our summer vacation, and we're diving right into the deep end with our next show: Audra McDonald's star turn as doomed jazz singer Billie Holiday in the "musical play" "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill." Originally a Broadway revival in 2014, the show was filmed for a TV movie that aired on HBO in 2016 — and we're here to talk Billie's life story and how its leading lady elevates the play's iffy dialogue and plot. TV movie available online at HBO.com Ca...2019-08-0749 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastWarm Take Ep. 5: "The Lion King," 2019OK, lions, now let's get in formation! The Broadway Babies are back from a much-needed summer break to share our thoughts on Disney's latest remake, "The Lion King," which has roared through the box office and left fans of the original divided over the movie's photorealistic yet dulled CGI'd Pridelands, its confusingly changed plot and somewhat questionable vocal talents. Show Notes Moira Kelly (the original voice of Nala) talks about how hard the voice acting experience is Since we do draw a line between "The Jungle Book" and "The Lion King," here's a more detailed comparison a...2019-07-3128 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 38: "Sunday in the Park With George," 1984Back to Paris again, dearest listeners, where we tackle our most special show yet: the original production of Stephen Sondheim's personal opus "Sunday in the Park with George." Filled with color and light and based on French painter Georges Seurat's own influential artwork, this musical has left a major impact on us and many other Broadway babies around the world since its debut in 1984. Put down your pastries and your parasols as we sing the praises of Bernadette Peters and Mandy Patinkin, discuss the topsy-turvy energy of its production history and wonder why this show makes us feel such...2019-06-191h 43Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastWarm Take Ep. 4: Tonys 2019Listen...when Stephanie J. Block and Rachel Chavkin finally win their Tonys, you know Pride Month is gonna be OK. And Sunday night's ceremony proved all was right on Broadway, with many Bway vets and capital-I Important productions getting their dues. Let's talk about the highlights, the lowlights and everything in between as the Broadway Babies do their play-by-play of the biggest night on the Great White Way. Show Notes: Billy Porter is the goddess-send we need this Pride, talking about casting double standards and then slaying red carpets left and right, honey. Cher is Stephanie's bi...2019-06-1244 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 37: "Sister Act," 2011Get out your hymn books and habits — for this week's musical service, we're dishing on the joyful noise of Broadway's "Sister Act." The Broadway Babies have lots to say about this screen-to-stage adaptation (our second Whoopi movie!), including its original 1992 film, pond-hopping production history, and star-making turn for Patina Miller, who doesn't quite get enough to do in this show. Featuring a scene-stealing Victoria Clark as the holier-than-thou Mother Superior, "Sister Act" is a rollicking time at the theatre that'll take you straight to church! Cast recording (West End): Spotify | iTunes Music: "Take Me to H...2019-05-261h 06Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 36: "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" pilot-"Josh Just Happens to Live Here!" 2015Welcome to West Covina — only two hours from the beach! With brand new pals and new career, unhappy lawyer Rebecca Bunch makes the biggest move of her life to follow the boy she definitely doesn't love...all with musical numbers! We sit down this week to talk all things crazy on the CW musical-comedy "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend's" first episode, "Josh Just Happens to Live Here!" Trigger warning: There is some talk in the beginning about suicide and depression, so please skip ahead to the first musical break if this conversation is too sensitive a topic. Also, aud...2019-05-081h 02Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastWarm Take Ep. 3: "Fosse/Verdon," episode 1 (2019)Hey, big spenders! Willkommen to another warm take episode, as the Broadway Babies gab about the first episode of FX's dazzling true-Broadway-story miniseries, "Fosse/Verdon." Starring Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams as the performing legends, the series promises a look behind the red curtain and features a supporting gallery of Broadway icons — and we're here to dish about all of it. Now let us show you fun, laughs and a good time! Podcast cover art: David Taylor Twitter: @bwaybabies Facebook: Facebook.com/broadwaybabiespodcast2019-04-2429 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 35: "Annie," 1982 (Musicals We Love)Oh my goodness, oh my goodness, listeners! It's Daisha's turn to pick one of her favorite musicals, and leapin' lizards, she picked the original "Annie" movie musical from 1982! Let's take a trip down Easy Street to Miss Hannigan's Orphanage for Girls and Oliver Warbucks' amazing mansion as we talk shop on the history of the movie, its theatre and comic strip source material and the odd changes made from stage to screen. Film Amazon Prime | iTunes Music "Tomorrow," performed by Aileen Quinn "Hard Knock Life," by Aileen Quinn and orphan girls "Maybe," by...2019-04-171h 18Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 34: "Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812," 2016 (Musicals We Love)Welcome back listeners, as we take a troika ride to the past to 19th century Russia, where everyone's got nine different names in Dave Malloy's take on the Russian literary paperweight "War & Peace." His electropop opera, "Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812," follows the young Natasha fumbling her way into Moscow high society, while there's a war going on out there somewhere ... and what about Pierre? Join us as we try to unpack the story of this ambitious stage adaptation, its incredible diversity of music and casting, and its own meteoric rise to Broadway — and how it burned ou...2019-03-211h 29Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastWarm Take Ep. 2: "Original Cast Album: 'Co-op'" from "Documentary Now," 2019What's new, pussycats? This week we're taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming to talk about "Documentary Now's" episode about the recording of a musical cast album, "Co-op: The Musical." Written by John Mulaney and Seth Meyers, the episode is a loving yet biting sendup of the making of Stephen Sondheim's "Company" cast album in 1970 and shows us the ups and downs of one grueling overnight recording session, with Mulaney as silently demanding genius-savant composer Simon Sawyer (ring any bells?). Episode: Amazon Video Cast recording: YouTube Show Notes: More abou...2019-03-1317 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 33: "The Last Five Years," 2014 (Musicals We Love)Before you roll your eyes, we are reviewing THE MOVIE, OKAY?!?! Dear listeners, if we are doing a season on musicals we love, Daisha has to include Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years or she will explode. Join Alex and Daisha as they compare the movie with the musical and talk about how movie adaptations can add to a story when visual elements are used tastefully. What do you think about film adaptations of musicals? Let us know in the comments, through email, or via our social media accounts! Film: Amazon Video Cast recor...2019-02-2749 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 32: "The King and I," 2018 (Musicals We Love)Happy New-ish Year, listeners, and hello, young lovers! After a few weeks away, shall we tell you what we think of one of the most romantic, epic musicals of all time — Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The King and I"? The 2018 West End production starring Queen Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe is something wonderful — and we adore it so much we decided to start a season on musicals we love, to start off 2019 (and Valentine's) with a happy tune. The Broadway Babies will go over the backstage drama that surrounded this musical from the beginning, how iconic Ruthie Ann Miles' Lady Thia...2019-02-131h 26Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastWarm Take Ep. 1: "Rent Live!" 2019Happy new year, listeners! Christmas bells aren't ringing anymore, but we're here to measure a year in the life of those iconic bohemians, artists and lovers once more with our semi-hot take on last week's "Rent (Not-so-)Live!" We give our thoughts on the backstage drama that affected the production and resulted in the lowest ratings for a live musical yet, reveal what surprising changes we loved, and mispronounce Keala Settle's name repeatedly (yes, we know). Watch the broadcast online here. Podcast cover art: David Taylor Twitter: @bwaybabies Facebook: Face...2019-02-0640 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 31: "Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn," 2017Merry Christmas, fellow filthy Broadway animals! We've moved on from the movie musical into the holidays, and this Irving Berlin musical covers all of them. Christmas, Thanksgiving, Fourth of July, Arbor Day, Labor Day... Let's check into the Broadway adaptation of the classic ’40s movie musical "Holiday Inn," filmed live in 2017 for Broadway HD. This musical has everything: jump rope tapping, firework dancing, and a little Hallmark Channel romance realness. So snuggle up with your apple pie and a cup of hot chocolate (or whatever floats your Christmas boat), and welcome to the Holiday Inn! Not...2018-12-251h 04Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 30: "La La Land," 2016 (Movie Musicals of the Decades) City of stars...sry I can't see you in this smog. HERE IT IS, FOLKS: the final episode in this DOOZY of a season! We have spent the last few months going through defining movies of each decade, and we are finally to the 2010s. In this episode, Alex and Daisha examine the cinematic and musical tools used from the popular movie musicals of decades past. They also talk about the plot and how some of the holes in the story took away from beauty of the film. After this giant episode, we want to turn the m...2018-12-191h 17Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 29: "Moulin Rouge!" 2001 (Movie Musicals of the Decades)Seasons may change, winter to spring, but we love this movie until the end of time! Our movie musical for the week is the overwhelming Baz Luhrmann mélange of major Romantic operas: Moulin Rouge! It’s hard not to love this glitter-covered jukebox musical as it takes us through a rollercoaster of emotions and pop song medleys. Join Alex and Daisha as they discuss how the modernity of the movie works well with the turn of the century setting, the music (of course), and how the movie handles its many themes, including the bohemian lifestyle, sickness, and jealousy. Do y...2018-12-121h 18Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 28: "The Lion King," 1994 (Movies Musicals of the Decades)Here is a lion! Welcome to Pride Rock, the glamorous, regal, iconic site of this week's movie musical, Disney's epic AF "The Lion King." Featuring a cast of what feels like 50 famous actors, this 90s nostalgia trip is one helluva ride into the Pridelands, as young Simba must face his destiny after his father meets a tragic fate at the paws of his scheming, fabulous uncle Scar. Podcast cover art: David Taylor Twitter: @bwaybabies Facebook: Facebook.com/broadwaybabiespodcast Film (only available for purchase): iTunes | Amazon Cast recording: iT...2018-11-281h 10Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 27: "Labyrinth," 1986 (Movie Musicals of the Decades)Welcome back, dear listeners! We took a brief hiatus so Alex could get his silly laptop in the shop. So now that we're back, after a brief update on what's happened in the world of Broadway, it's onto the weirdest movie we've watched yet: Jim Henson's "Labyrinth," starring minor-age Jennifer Connelly as a feisty heroine, dozens of dirty-looking puppets, and David Bowie's codpie- we mean, David Bowie! This week, we go all in on the plot of this super-’80s movie that just so happened to be a musical. Like, how ridiculous it is that Jennifer Connelly didn't just ch...2018-11-141h 15
Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 26: "Grease," 1978 (Movie Musicals of the Decades)“Grease” is the word this week, as Alex and Daisha chat about the movie everyone knows and loves, Grease, from 1978! Join the Broadway Babies as they dive into this teen drama that is either loved, or dismissed as problematic. Topics for the week are: performing gender in the film, Grease as satire, viewing a 1978 film with a 2018 lens, and OF COURSE, we chat about Grease’s take on nostalgia. We hope you enjoy! Songs: “Grease,” performed by Frankie Valli* “Greased Lightnin,’” by John Travolta, Jeff Conaway and T-Birds “Beauty School Dropout,” by Frankie Avalon “There Are Worse Things I Could Do...2018-10-0357 min
Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 25: "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg," 1964 (Movie Musicals of the Decades)Hello Listeners! We are back with a new Movie Musical episode, and it’s about to get WEIRD. This week we are discovering the magic of a musical comprised fully of recitative.....The Umbrellas of Cherbourg! Join us as we butcher the French language, discuss the plot, and if this movie musical worked as a whole without the use of songs. Also, BONUS CHALLENGE for listeners: say “parapluie” five times fast with correct French pronunciation. Let us know in the comments if you succeeded! Music Danielle Licari dubbing Genevieve, José Bartel for Guy, Christiane Legrand as Mme. Eme...2018-09-2940 min
Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 24: "An American in Paris," 1951 (Movie Musicals of the Decades)Music: “I Got Rhythm,” performed by Gene Kelly “Tra-La-La (This Time It’s Really Love),” by Gene Kelly and Oscar Levant “Love is Here to Stay,” by Gene Kelly “I’ll Build a Stairway to Paradise,” by Georges Guétary “An American in Paris,” danced by Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron Music by Ira Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin Show Notes How “An American in Paris” changed the Hollywood movie musical for good Martin Scorsese’s personal journey through musicals in Hollywood The Broadway production of “An American in Paris” performing the title number at the White House Julian Ovenden’s...2018-09-1258 min
Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 23: "Meet Me in St. Louis," 1944 (Movie Musicals of the Decades)“CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!” went the podcast! And despite all the noise, we are excited to chat with y’all about the heartwarming, fun-filled Classic from 1944; Meet Me in St. Louis! Join us as we dissect this sweet love letter to St. Louis starring Judy Garland. We will be discussing the musical choices as related the the direction of the film, our favorite scenes, and St. Louis’ own little serial killer sweetheart: Tootie. This episode is a load of fun and we are starting to get into the meat and potatoes of movie musical production. Let us know what you think ab...2018-09-051h 02
Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 22: "Top Hat," 1935 (Movie Musicals of the Decades)It’s time to tip your hat and tap your toes to movie musical of the week: Top Hat, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. This is one of nine of their collaborations together and is so fun! Join us as we compare the major advances of this movie to The Broadway Melody, as well as the drama surrounding “the feather dress.” Show us love and let us know what you think about our season so far! Podcast cover art: David Taylor Twitter: @bwaybabies Facebook: Facebook.com/broadwaybabiespodcast Recording: Netflix | Amazon | YouTube Songs...2018-08-2950 min
Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 21: "The Broadway Melody of 1929" (Movie Musicals of the Decades)Hello Listeners! It’s time to start a new school year AND a new season of Broadway Babies! We hope you’re as excited as we are to take a deep dive into the Movie Musicals of the Decades! We will be looking at movie musicals from the 1920s to today, and basing an episode on the musical that we think captures the spirit and the aesthetic of that decade. This episode is on the Academy Award winning classic, The Broadway Melody! We will be discussing the quality of the movie as well as the music, the story, the chor...2018-08-2240 min
Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 20: Getting to Know Us Part 2 (Q&A minisode)Getting to know us, getting to know all about us...PART TWO! Hello listeners! This Part Two of our Q&A episode, AND ALSO EPISODE 20 OF OUR PODCAST!!!!!! When we first started this podcast, our goal was to learn as much as we can about an artform we love. It is such a privilege to share what we have learned and open up the conversation to the public! Since we have been recording for awhile now, we thought that it would be nice to have a Q&A with surprise questions about our personal and professional lives...2018-08-1527 min
Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 19: Getting to Know Us, Part 1 (Q&A minisode)Getting to know us, getting to know all about us... Hello listeners! Since we have been recording for awhile now, we thought that it would be nice to have a Q&A with surprise questions about our personal and professional lives...but, of course, within the scope of musical theatre. These were super fun to do, so if you want to join in on the fun, let us know the answers to some of these questions on social media, or ask us questions! We hope you enjoy! **SO SORRY FOR DAISHA'S SOUND QUALITY!!!! HER CATS U...2018-08-0842 min
Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 18: Megaconcerts: "Cats," 1998TOUCH MEEE! IT’S SO EASY TO LEAVE ME! All alone with the memory, of our days in this MEGA musical season… Hello listeners! This is the final episode in the Broadway Babies’ SUPER MEGAMUSICAL MEGASEASON, and they decided to spend it discussing Jellicle songs for Jellicle Cats! Cats by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber is the O.G. of MEGAmusicals, and Alex and Daisha thought it wise to end at the beginning. Join them as they discuss the usual ins and outs of the musical, the weird impact Cats had on Blockbuster musicals, and who ACTUALLY deserved to ascend to Hea...2018-06-2754 min
Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 17: Megaconcerts: "Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway," 2008How do you document real life, when real life’s getting more like fiction each day? Good question. Hello listener, there’s no day but today, so the Broadway Babies decided to switch it up on y’all and add an outlier to the MEGA musical season that they felt deserved to be recognized for being the angsty sensation that swept the nation: RENT RENT RENT RE-ENT RENT!!!! Hang out with Alex and Daisha in Alphabet City while they discuss why Rent deserves a MEGA MUSICAL STATUS, as well as their opinions on why Rent hasn’t aged well, but the...2018-06-201h 00
Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 16: Megaconcerts: "The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall" Part 2, 2011 The PHANNNNTOM OF THE OPERA IS HERE inside our mics *organ theme*...we know you sang it. Join the Broadway Babies in part two of the MEGA musical that everyone thinks is an opera! In this segment, Alex and Daisha talk about how Phantom of the Opera uses elements of actual opera on the stage and in the music, and we discuss our favorite elements of the musical. We also chat about the lucrativeness of the franchise and wrap it up with our pros and cons. Podcast cover art: David Taylor Twitter: @bwaybabies Facebook: Facebook.com/broadwaybabiespodcast...2018-06-1431 min
Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 15: Megaconcerts: "The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall," 2011, Part 1Listeners, we have gone past the point of no return in this TWO-PART, MEGA MUSICAL EPISODE!!! Masks will be ripped off, costumes will be grand, and chandeliers will swing in this musical spectacular. This week, the Broadway Babies jump in, lassos spinning, to rein in the king of MEGA musicals: The Phantom of the Opera. Join Alex and Daisha as they discuss the 25th Anniversary, Royal Albert Hall performance starring Sierra Boggess, Ramin Karimloo and Hadley Fraser. Phantom of the Opera is glamorously basic, captivatingly simple, and addictively charming, but why? Let us know what you think after listening! 2018-06-0650 min
Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 14: Megaconcerts: "Chess in Concert," 2008Picture it, Merano, 1979. The beauty of the Alps surrounds you and the world is your oyster. Instead of enjoying a charming Alpine town, you are going to watch chess all day at the World Chess Championship: an unlikely setting for extreme drama. Join Alex and Daisha as they discuss the MEGA musical Chess (in Concert at Royal Albert Hall, again). The Broadway Babies will chat about the moldable plot, and how unique Chess' story is because the game and its players are a metaphor for the Cold War. We soon learn that in the end each character is a "...2018-05-301h 15
Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 13: Megaconcerts: "Les Misérables Dream Cast in Concert," 1995Crying at all is not allowed, not in our podcast on a cloud. Dream the dream with the Broadway Babies as they take on another MEGA musical/MEGA concert: the French-born tear jerker, Les Misérables! Prepare yourself for self-indulgent musical bliss in the form of Lea Salonga, Judy Kuhn, Michael Ball, and the giant chorus screaming in mom jeans and concert T's in the background. Alex and Daisha will chat about the 10th anniversary “Dream Cast” concert version and the pros and cons of a huge musical being pared down into a concert version. Podcast...2018-05-231h 15Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 12: Megaconcerts: "Jesus Christ Superstar Live!" 2018What's the buzz, listeners? We'll tell you what's a'happenin'! The Broadway Babies are back and better than ever! Now it’s time to get petty and start our season of MEGA musicals. This season is comprised entirely of "doozies," starting with the NBC concert of the king of megamusicals’ tomb-quaking classic, "Jesus Christ Superstar Live!" Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s rock musical entertains the 5,000 while providing commentary on what celebrity can do to the individual as well as the general public. Alex and Daisha discuss the themes of loneliness, celebrity, and tough choices woven through Webber’s motive-r...2018-05-1658 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 11: A Dolly-tful Special Episode: "Hello, Dolly!" 2018Hey, listeners! Alex was actually in New York City last week, so we have a special episode for you — the fabulous revival of "Hello, Dolly!" starring Bernadette Peters, a favorite of the Broadway Babies. Since Daisha's out doing opera things (break a leg, ma'am!), Alex invited his pal Ricky to sub in after they both put on their Sunday clothes and saw the matinee! So no music clips, no show notes, just a sort of-quick chat about what they loved about this musical. (Apologies ahead of time for the audio quality, all we used this week was a recorder) En...2018-04-1932 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 10: We'll Drink to That: "Company," 2006Phone rings, door chimes, in comes Episode 10! It’s been a while, but we are back and ready to talk about everyone’s favorite subjects: commitment issues and marriage! At least these issues are set to some brilliant music and hilarious dialogue in the 2006 revival of Stephen Sondheim’s "Company"! 2018-03-2356 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 9: MIss Celie's Podcast: "The Color Purple," 2015Dear Listeners, join us this week to chat about a 2015 revival that is too beautiful for words, "The Color Purple," starring Cynthia Erivo, Danielle Brooks and Jennifer Hudson. Alex and Daisha will be discussing how dynamic this revival is, the original production, and the intersections of oppression that the resilient, brave, and endlessly charming characters endure in the story. We will also be discussing the novel and movie adaptation. This is our last episode in our Black History Month season, but we are NOT done unpacking the elephants in the musical theatre room. Thank you for tuning in every...2018-03-011h 16Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 8: Listen to that "Ragtime," 1998Holy production budget, Batman! Get ready to hear that new music as Alex and Daisha chat about the original Broadway production of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty’s musical "Ragtime," starring Brian Stokes Mitchell, Marin Mazzie, Peter Friedman, and Audra McDonald! Join us as we discuss life at the turn of the 20th century, the thematic representations presented by each of the characters, and how the music and over-the-top staging helped highlight the social and cultural divide of Americans, but also the internal pulse that unites us. Podcast cover art: David Taylor Twitter: @bwaybabies Facebook: Faceb...2018-02-211h 12Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 7: Porgy Is Bae: "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess," 2012Happy Valentine's Day, fellow Broadway Babies. Oh, Doctor Jesus, help us please this week. Alex and Daisha got plenty of somethin’ to say about this 2012 musical, which was adapted from an opera that was adapted from a play that was adapted from a book. Prepare thyself for our special V-Day episode on "The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess" (sry DuBose Heyward), starring Audra McDonald and Norm Lewis as the classic/problematic title characters. Join us in an intense discussion about the appropriateness of writing stories about communities and cultures you don’t belong to, the beautiful Gershwin/Heyward music and how ha...2018-02-141h 16Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 6: Sponsored by Ultra Clutch: "Hairspray Live!" 2016Good morning, Baltimore! It takes two to tackle a musical this big, blonde, and beautiful, so the Broadway Babies are teasing up their best beehives to chat about 2016’s TV event, “Hairspray Live!” Wow! In this episode, Alex and Daisha are talking about music, if the musical has a message of "colorblindness" and if that is an effective way to end racism and prejudices, and about what defines good allyship. Now run and tell that! Podcast cover art: David Taylor Twitter: @bwaybabies Facebook: Facebook.com/broadwaybabiespodcast Video: Amazon Video | iTunes Cast recording...2018-02-071h 08Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 5: One Night Only: "Dreamgirls in Concert," 2001We're your Broadway Babies, and listeners, we'll make you happy this week! It's a new season of our podcast, and to kick it off, we're going to talk about another concert of another Michael Bennett masterwork, the 2001 "Dreamgirls in Concert" benefiting the Actors Fund of America, starring Lillias White, Audra McDonald and Heather Headley. Get ready for conversations surrounding race issues in America that bleed over into the theatre as we kick off this season on race issues in America for Black History Month. We will be talking about the energetic and fun music that brings Motown to life, t...2018-02-011h 21Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 4: A Spark to Pierce the Dark: "Follies in Concert," 1985Episode Three and the others were two hours, but my dear, you’re still here! If you haven’t guessed already, the Broadway Babies are losing our minds about this show, but it’s OK, love will see us through the intense unpacking of composer Stephen Sondheim's early-Broadway love letter, "Follies." Alex and Daisha will be focusing on the legendary 1985 concert version starring Barbara Cook, Elaine Stritch, Carol Burnett, Mandy Patinkin and many more Broadway icons. Listen to us gush over the amazingly talented cast, examine Sondheim’s genius storytelling and lyrics, and discuss Sondheim's strong older female characters. Pod...2018-01-2455 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 3: A Hymn to Her: "My Fair Lady," 2001Wouldn’t it be loverly if the Broadway Babies discussed the dynamic Pygmalion musical "My Fair Lady"? Just you wait, this episode is diving into some juicy drama surrounding the 2001 West End revival’s multiple Elizas, the importance of healthy singing as a live performer, the relationship between Eliza and Henry, and more! With a little bit of luck, maybe we will be able to unpack this beast of a show in an hour … Podcast cover art: David Taylor Twitter: @bwaybabies Facebook: Facebook.com/broadwaybabiespodcast iTunes | Spotify | Amazon CD Songs "Overture...2018-01-171h 04
Broadway Babies: A Musical Theatre PodcastEp. 2: Attack of the "Newsies," 2017Hold on to your papes and strap on your tap shoes, y’all: The Broadway Babies are about to seize the "Newsies"! We will be discussing the real history behind the story, the X-TREME "Newsies" fandom, and how Disney has a trend of making squeaky-clean musicals. Oh, and how "Something to Believe In” is the weirdest love song we have ever heard. Anyway, tune in for plenty of laughter, unqualified opinions, PAPES, and — of course... — "Santa Fe" as we talk about the 2017 filmed production of "Newsies"! iTunes Video | Amazon Video | Netflix | Spotify Songs "Overture" "Seize the Day"...2018-01-1056 minBroadway Babies: A Musical Theatre Podcast"The Last Five Years," 2002Did we just hear an alarm start ringing? No, it’s just our first episode, you guys! And it’s a doozy of a show that we Broadway Babies decided to talk about: the original off-Broadway 2002 production of Jason Robert Brown’s “The Last Five Years.” We'll go down the track list rabbit hole of this cast recording, song by song, talk about its insightful score, how much Alex adores Sherie Rene Scott, Daisha definitely not being Team Jamie, and then give our totally unqualified critiques of the show. Grab your corned beef sandwich, put on your Daisy Mae sweater, a...2018-01-031h 46