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Spilling the Broadway TeaSip The Day :"Newsies"Support the show2022-03-281h 48Spilling the Broadway Tea'Til Someone Gets Spilt: "Mean Girls"This week features a "lost" episode recorded during the Covid break where we discussed the musical Mean Girls. We analyze the beginnings of the show, the music, and why we think this adaptation works so well. Support the show2022-02-211h 41Spilling the Broadway TeaSpillin' It Up On Top: "Hadestown"Ian and Kaleigh are back to talk about one of their favorite recent musicals, Hadestown. They discuss how they got into the show through the original off-Broadway cast recording, the history of the show and the changes it made along the road to Broadway, and their reactions to seeing it recently. Support the show2022-02-071h 45Spilling the Broadway TeaNow We Can Sip In: "Xanadu"Kaleigh and Ian are back with a new season, and they are starting with the magical musical, Xanadu. Learn all about the history and appeal of this unique jukebox musical based on the notorious 80's movie. Muses and the music of ELO: welcome to Xanadu. Support the show2022-01-221h 16Spilling the Broadway TeaTop 5 I Want SongsSupport the show2020-08-291h 21Spilling the Broadway TeaAnd All That Tea: "Chicago"Ian and Kaleigh analyze and reimagine Chicago for today. They discuss the impact and meaning behind the music, staging, and dance of both the original production, the revival, and the movie. Support the show2020-08-151h 35Spilling the Broadway TeaFirst Sips First: "Bandstand"Ian and Kaleigh discuss the underappreciated gem, Bandstand. They analyze the story, unique voice of the show, and the music. Support the show2020-07-251h 39Spilling the Broadway TeaTotally Spilt: "Spring Awakening"Ian and Kaleigh discuss the hit musical, Spring Awakening. They analyze the origins, plot, music and more. Support the show2020-07-111h 33Spilling the Broadway TeaNo One Sips Alone: "Into the Woods"Ian and Kaleigh open season 3 with Sondheim as they dissect and discuss "Into the Woods". Details about the intricate music and in depth analysis of the plot and structure are included as we deep dive into this modern classic that is more complex than the many children's shows which represent it each year. Support the show2020-06-271h 34Spilling the Broadway TeaCatch Me, I'm Spilling: "Next to Normal"Part 2 of our Next to Normal discussion. This episode, Ian and Kaleigh go into depth on the music of the show. They analyze each song, discussing how it fits into the overall show narratively and musically. Support the show2020-03-141h 30Spilling the Broadway TeaJust Another Sip: "Next to Normal"Ian and Kaleigh provide in-depth analysis of contemporary musical, Next to Normal. Spoilers abound as we detail characters, plot points, and speculate about different interpretations of the show. Support the show2020-02-221h 28Spilling the Broadway TeaDefying Gravi-Tea: "Wicked"Ian and Kaleigh discuss and analyze the blockbuster hit, Wicked. We talk about what drew us to the show, our favorite songs, and what we think makes this show so iconic. Support the show2020-02-081h 23Spilling the Broadway TeaYou're The Tea: "Anything Goes"Ian and Kaleigh discuss and detail the Cole Porter classic, Anything Goes. They analyze the songs, plot, and characters as well as the changes the show has undergone throughout the years. Support the show2020-01-2556 minSpilling the Broadway TeaHere We Sip Again: "Mamma Mia"Ian and Kaleigh discuss the mega hit Abba musical, Mamma Mia. They analyze the songs and attempt to get to the bottom of what makes this show so popular. Support the show2020-01-111h 24Spilling the Broadway TeaTop Ten Opening NumbersIan and Kaleigh list their top ten favorite opening numbers. Support the show2019-10-121h 07Spilling the Broadway TeaThe Most Beautiful Tea in the World: "Kinky Boots"Ian and Kaleigh discuss the Broadway and West End hit Kinky Boots. They analyze the score by Cyndi Lauper and talk about the strengths and weaknesses of the plot and book. Support the show2019-09-281h 01Spilling the Broadway TeaA Little Tea: "Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street"Ian and Kaleigh discuss the music, history, and different iterations of the Sondheim's masterpiece, Sweeney Todd. Support the show2019-09-141h 30Spilling the Broadway TeaCome Sip the Tea: "Cabaret"Ian and Kaleigh discuss and analyze the classic Kander and Ebb musical, Cabaret. They detail the music, the history and the iconic performances associated with the show. Support the show2019-08-3155 minSpilling the Broadway TeaAny Tea Will Do: "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"Ian and Kaleigh discuss Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and why they cherish this show, delving into the multiple musical genres and even all forty colors of the Dreamcoat!Support the show2019-08-171h 03Spilling the Broadway TeaSipping By the Seine: "The Hunchback of Notre Dame"Ian and Kaleigh discuss the off-Broadway and German hit that is currently being produced all over the country: The Hunchback of Notre Dame. We discuss the history of it, the Disney movie, the music, and the reasons it may have not made it to Broadway. Support the show2019-07-0649 minSpilling the Broadway Tea"Top Five Movie Musicals"Ian and Kaleigh discuss their favorite movie musicals in their first "top 5" list. To be considered, these musicals had to start out as movies. Also discussed are guilty pleasures, honorable mentions, and some that we only deem "worth mentioning". Support the show2019-06-221h 05Spilling the Broadway TeaYou Can't Stop the Tea: "Hairspray"Ian, Kaleigh, and special guest Hollie discuss the history and many different versions of Hairspray by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, based on the classic John Waters film. They analyze the music, their favorite actors in each of the roles, and what is so appealing about this modern musical hit. Support the show2019-06-081h 00Spilling the Broadway TeaWith Tea, It's All or Nuthin': "Oklahoma!"Ian and Kaleigh discuss the classic musical, Oklahoma! They trace the history, impact, issues, and how recent productions have reinterpreted this musical staple. Support the show2019-05-251h 12Spilling the Broadway TeaIt Only Takes a Sip: "Waitress"Ian and Kaleigh discuss Sara Bareilles's "Waitress". They spill the tea on the story, characters, and the variety of actors that have starred in this delicious modern musical.Support the show2019-05-1156 minSpilling the Broadway TeaBobby, Come on Over for Tea: "Company"Ian and Kaleigh discuss Stephen Sondheim's "Company". They analyze the music, the idea of the concept musical, and the different iterations this show has undergone, including the new gender-swapped West End version. Support the show2019-04-271h 04Spilling the Broadway TeaAnd You Don't Even Spill It: "Everybody's Talking About Jamie"Ian and Kaleigh discuss the new hit of the West End, "Everybody's Talking About Jamie". We spill the tea about what drew us to the show, the plot details, and the unique music. Support the show2019-04-2042 minSpilling the Broadway TeaWe've Got Tea to Spill: "Pippin"Ian and Kaleigh discuss and analyze Stephen Schwartz's musical masterpiece, "Pippin". We spill the tea on the history of the show, the twists and turns of the plot, the impact of the recent revival, and our favorite songs and moments. Email: bwaytea@gmail.com Instagram: @bwaytea Support the show2019-04-1354 minSpilling the Broadway TeaIntroductionIan and Kaleigh discuss their theater origins and experiences and then reveal some of their biggest dream roles!Email: bwaytea@gmail.comInstagram: @bwayteaFacebook: Spilling the Broadway TeaSupport the show2019-04-0339 min