You’re wrong about musicals (You're Wrong about Musicals)
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| 24 Feb 2025 | Catch me if you can: scammers scam | 01:31:42 | |
This week we talk about the 2011 musical Catch Me if You Can, talking about the fake origin story of the piece, the instance of the father-son relationship and our thoughts on 2011-2012 for musicals on the whole. 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 04 Dec 2023 | Anastasia: Historically Accurate Version | 01:45:22 | |
This week we look at Ahrens and Flaherty's 2017 Anastasia. Talking about its roots as a historically inaccurate Fox film that was designed to go up against the Disney Empire to stage musical that took a more honest look at its subject matter while still keeping the princess magic. Find us on socials: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com The Movie https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1079818-anastasia https://www.filmtracks.com/titles/anastasia.html Development https://www.americantheatre.org/2016/06/03/anastasia-all-grown-up-with-somewhere-to-go/ Hartford Run https://www.hartfordstage.org/anastasia https://variety.com/2016/legit/reviews/anastasia-review-musical-hartford-stage-1201785324/ Broadway run https://www.playbill.com/article/photos-meet-the-cast-of-broadways-anastasia https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/anastasia-508711 Reviews https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/24/theater/anastasia-review-broadway.html https://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/anastasia https://ew.com/theater/2017/04/24/anastasia-broadway-review/ Changes that were made https://www.playbill.com/article/how-ahrens-and-flaherty-are-re-envisioning-anastasia-for-the-stage https://www.americantheatre.org/2016/06/03/anastasia-all-grown-up-with-somewhere-to-go/ Life on Broadway https://variety.com/2017/legit/awards/tony-awards-2017-winners-list-1202461975/ https://www.broadway.com/buzz/187976/broadways-anastasia-records-original-cast-album/ https://www.broadwayrecords.com/products/anastasia-original-broadway-cast-recording-cd https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiaTheMusical/videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu_d_S4ydH-E44sKrDspqmom8PMLFgvE9 https://www.playbill.com/article/cody-simpson-extends-run-in-broadways-anastasia Life post Broadway https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/93927/anastasia-the-musical-youth-edition | |||
| 10 Feb 2025 | Bare a pop opera: Intellectual Romeo and Juliet | 01:35:17 | |
This week we talk about a real underground musical (unlike Hamilton on a deeper level). we talk about the smartness of a teen musical, one night-only musical concerts and if the show has become outdated since the 90's 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 04 Mar 2024 | Spring Awakening: Not Just a Phase | 01:52:33 | |
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/1Nrjkm2eCprUtXv3lkkKBFyzdvktXp4bKyFQp9fFF9as/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 22 Jul 2024 | In the Heights: The Movie!! | 01:11:33 | |
As a a part of our two-week in the heights special we talk about the movie! more descriptions coming soon as well as links!! | |||
| 07 Oct 2024 | Carrie: flop, icon, legend | 02:04:54 | |
This week we talk about the legendary flop Carrie the Musical. Talking about what went wrong infamous original run to make it one of Broadway's biggest and most memorable flops, if it was finally able to be fixed in 2012 and its wider legacy in musical theatre. 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall LINKS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bE6vfGMZGji6zsd4IQHpVwAmXbSdBemXTdJIO2W4Gmo/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | Addams Family: The real high school musical | 01:25:20 | |
In this episode, we take a look at Andrew Lipa's Addams family. talking about the journey from a show with bad reviews and a good Broadway run to being one of the most produced shows within schools. With us taking be the opportunity to talk about our own experiences with the show and doing theatre as children. Links: Background https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/cultural-history-addams-family-180973315/ https://nypost.com/2009/01/30/up-addams/ Broadway Opening https://nypost.com/2009/06/08/big-shows-and-stars-in-wings-on-broadway/ Broadway reviews https://www.ft.com/content/e8654dc4-432b-11df-9046-00144feab49a https://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/09/theater/reviews/09addams.html?pagewanted=1&ref=theater Synopsis https://www.theatricalrights.co.uk/show/addams-family-musical/ Life on Broadway https://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/14/theater/14addams.html?hp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy9kvlv3yfg&list=PL47CB9B5589DED34A https://www.deccabroadway.com/releases/ Touring version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeaZg11p2Hk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eel8QDRlIGA https://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/14/theater/14addams.html?hp Popularity within high schools https://playbill.com/article/the-10-most-produced-high-school-plays-and-musicals-of-2022-2023 https://playbill.com/article/the-10-most-produced-high-school-plays-and-musicals-of-20202021 https://playbill.com/article/the-10-most-produced-high-school-plays-and-musicals-of-20182019 | |||
| 09 Mar 2025 | Olivier Nomination Reactions | 01:36:20 | |
This week, we know we said LaLa land; however, the Olivier Nominations were crazy (but what's new), and we had a lot of thoughts. Lala Land will be next week, promise 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 05 Feb 2024 | Groundhog Day: Bring it back again and again | 01:46:29 | |
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:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals Links will now be on a google doc since there's a formating issue https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ntwZmVtmZU7deDV47a1GlC20HAxVmWO6CoCEnt0vkBE/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 26 Feb 2024 | Waitress: Feminism Pie | 01:37:07 | |
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: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gZpm0GTJNmF1BzmbTLg_iB8jjr7T5CHvA9OChpbszV8/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 16 Sep 2024 | Ride the Cyclone: The best show to never play broadway | 01:31:07 | |
This week we talk about the viral sensation Ride the Cyclone. Talking about the themes of life and death, why it became a viral sensation when it did and why the show should never play broadway. 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 12 Feb 2024 | The Last Five Years: Team Cathy or Jamie (there's a right answer) | 01:37:49 | |
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 Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals Links https://docs.google.com/document/d/19I4tfZz6dEcQHdeXOdMEQ2HU06_tuGqNWOp5XpiDdoY/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 02 Oct 2023 | Phantom of the Opera: Andy's love triangle | 02:08:42 | |
In honour of Nell's birthday, we dedicate this episode to enemy and idol of the podcast' Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera. Talking its origins as a French novel to the replica runs and all of the Andy antics that go along with Phantom. Background https://uk.thephantomoftheopera.com/cast-creative/creative/ https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=Ji8NRDmL5LMC&pg=PA25&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false https://www.latimes.com/obituaries/story/2019-07-31/hal-prince-dead https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=Ji8NRDmL5LMC&pg=PA25&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false https://www.vulture.com/2023/03/andrew-lloyd-webber-phantom-of-the-opera-closing.html Reviews https://desertedphans.forumotion.net/t442-original-reviews-london-1986-broadway-1988 https://variety.com/1988/legit/reviews/the-phantom-of-the-opera-5-1200427363/ Synopsis Awards https://www.atgtickets.com/blog/top-10-longest-running-west-end-shows/ https://www.westendtheatre.com/4584/news/awards/olivier-awards-1986/ https://www.thephantomoftheopera.com/awards/ Cast Recording https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/5085-1863-2 The Broadway run https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/the-phantom-of-the-opera-4491 https://www.broadwayworld.com/tonyawardsshowinfo.php?showname=The%20Phantom%20of%20the%20Opera The Vegas run https://www.theguardian.com/music/2006/jun/23/3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb5adCBlRWU https://variety.com/2006/legit/markets-festivals/phantom-the-las-vegas-spectacular-1200514985/ 25th Anniversary Love never dies https://www.loveneverdies.com/ International productions https://www.playbill.com/article/fire-delays-paris-premiere-of-the-phantom-of-the-opera https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy79Sobi8IU Covid and Phantom https://britishtheatre.com/the-phantom-of-the-opera-uk-tour/ https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/news/post/phantom-changes https://edm.com/news/first-ever-dj-set-phantom-of-the-opera-composer-andrew-lloyd-webber Closing on Broadway https://nypost.com/2022/09/16/phantom-of-the-opera-will-close-on-broadway/ https://nypost.com/2023/04/15/broadways-iconic-phantom-of-the-opera-to-close-after-35-years/ | |||
| 23 Dec 2024 | End of Year Review: 2024 | 02:04:50 | |
In our last episode of the year, we talk about ALL the theatre that we have seen this year placing them in a tier list. talking about our obsession with Hadestown, returning to next to normal and of course an official review of Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 (which may be one of the best things we've ever seen) Thanks for all the support that you have given us this year we really appreciate it!! We will be back on the 6th with Tick Tick Boom! 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 28 Aug 2023 | Heathers: 7/11's Worst PR stunt | 01:40:22 | |
In this episode, we talk about Heather's rise from an Off-Broadway show to the West End. Links https://ew.com/article/2014/04/03/heathers-musical-ew-review/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/heathers-musical-theater-review-692398/ https://www.broadway.com/buzz/175467/so-very-heathers-the-musical-will-record-cast-album/ https://www.playbill.com/article/schools-out-heathers-the-musical-to-close-off-broadway-com-324382 https://playbill.com/article/a-look-back-the-10-most-watched-theatre-videos-of-2014-com-338293 https://playbill.com/article/playbill-picks-the-best-cast-albums-of-2014-com-337899 https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2017/cast-albums/ https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2018/cast-albums/ https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/andrew-lloyd-webber-to-sell-the-other-palace_54058/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn8CZu1jsFY https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/heathers-series-paramount-network-1202967270/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgE87HYvkN8 https://open.spotify.com/album/1frYC1N1uyVv07cl68ByUm https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/75184/The-Other-Palace-Theatre/The-Theatre/Business Tess’s tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tnndynamite714?_t=8fBl0mzqkmO&_r=1 https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2018/sep/14/heathers-the-musical-review-teenagers-revenge https://officiallondontheatre.com/news/heathers-musical-announces-singalong-performance/ https://www.officialcharts.com/albums/original-west-end-cast-heathers-the-musical/ https://www.tiktok.com/music/Candy-Store-6705003787553081345
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| 06 May 2024 | 21 Chump Street and the Tony Award Nominations | 01:06:15 | |
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 social media: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals Email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 11 Sep 2023 | Newsies: Name as many as you can | 01:59:47 | |
In this episode, we talk about one of Disney's biggest hits that almost didn't happen—talking about the underdog rise, online impact and its "west end" run that's really in a warehouse in Wembley. Links: The movie https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3261367809/weekend/ https://www.insider.com/newsies-disney-sent-mean-reviews-actress-movie-bombed-2022-4 The origins of the musical https://www.insider.com/how-newsies-became-disneys-biggest-failure-oral-history-of-movie-2022-3 https://www.instagram.com/p/r-cRS1FhAa/ https://variety.com/2012/legit/reviews/newsies-the-musical-2-1117947318/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/newsies-review-theater-305971/ https://playbill.com/production/newsies-nederlander-theatre-vault-0000013858 success https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2012/jun/11/tony-awards-2012-once-scoops https://www.broadwayworld.com/tonyawardspersoninfo.php?nomname=Alan%20Menken https://playbill.com/article/disney-musical-newsies-to-end-broadway-run-com-322799 Newsies on Tour https://variety.com/2014/legit/news/newsies-new-song-tour-broadway-musica-1201343394/ https://variety.com/2016/digital/news/disney-newsies-facebook-live-1201798008/ Online culture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmJHBclGK88 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49c9qOHzxXI The pro shot https://www.playbill.com/article/newsies-will-be-filmed-with-jeremy-jordan-and-kara-lindsay https://www.playbill.com/article/disney-sets-date-and-cast-for-newsies-filming Abby Lee Millers Thoughts on Newsies https://www.broadwaybox.com/daily-scoop/newsiesweek-meet-the-crushable-john-michael-fiumara/ Historical accuracy https://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/04/theater/disneys-newsies-the-musical-comes-to-broadway.html https://househistree.com/people/katherine-ethel-pulitzer Zone Foursies https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/NEWSIES-Will-Open-in-Londons-West-End-in-2022-20220221 https://playbill.com/article/a-re-imagined-take-on-disneys-newsies-will-make-u-k-premiere-this-fall https://www.timeout.com/london/theatre/newsies-review https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/newsies-extends-london-run_58292/ https://newsiesthemusical.co.uk/ The real strikes and newsies https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/bob-iger-writers-actors-strike-disney-ceo-1235669169/ https://twitter.com/julianOfGuzman/status/1679978899227447297 | |||
| 03 Mar 2025 | Olivier Awards Predictions | 02:01:15 | |
This week we predict what is going to be nominated for the 2025 Olivier awards. Talking about the front runner for best musical, our favorite shows and brace for another Andy Cameron showdown. 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 22 Jan 2024 | Rent: Time for a Revival? | 01:37:42 | |
In this episode, we talk about the biggest musical of the 90's. talking about the real-life people and events that the musical is based on, whether it should have a revival soon and if the characters are right not to pay their rent. Find us on socials Email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals Links Background https://www.pbs.org/wnet/broadway/stars/jonathan-larson/ https://www.playbill.com/person/billy-aronson-vault-0000005693 The Life and Times of Jonathan Larson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJWOhA5R-vg https://www.vox.com/culture/22787502/tick-tick-boom-lin-manuel-miranda-jonathan-larson https://nypost.com/2021/11/12/tick-tick-boom-a-tragic-true-tale-of-rent-creator/ https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/22/theater/lin-manuel-miranda-pays-tribute-to-jonathan-larson.html https://www.billyaronson.com/musicals.php#rent Off-Broadway http://www.glbtqarchive.com/arts/larson_jonathan_A.pdf https://www.nytimes.com/1996/02/11/theater/theater-a-composer-s-death-echoes-in-his-musical.html Broadway https://playbill.com/article/rent-wins-pulitzer-com-328850 https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/rent-4791 https://blogs.shu.edu/nyc-history/rent-musical/ https://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/04/theater/a-proper-home-for-rent-on-wrong-side-of-tracks.html Reviews https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-04-30-ca-64130-story.html https://variety.com/1996/legit/reviews/rent-5-1200445535/ Synopsis https://www.playbill.com/production/rent-nederlander-theatre-vault-0000002708#carousel-cell125992 Tony Awards https://www.tonyawards.com/nominees/year/1996/category/any/show/any/ Rent heads https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Renthead https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2008-02-18-0802170105-story.html https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB121331730861070229 Plagiarism Concerns https://www.playbill.com/article/rent-dramaturg-suit-dismissed-com-71067 https://www.nytimes.com/1998/09/10/theater/family-of-rent-creator-settles-suit-over-authorship.html West End https://www.broadwayworld.com/shows/backstage.php?showid=6864 https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/rent-2001 https://playbill.com/article/rent-to-return-to-londons-prince-of-wales-theatre-com-109384 https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2007/oct/16/theatre4 https://web.archive.org/web/20081229072708/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/113661.html https://www.westendtheatre.com/45709/shows/rent-at-st-james-theatre/ Tour https://www.filmedonstage.com/movies/8-rent-filmed-live-on-broadway https://playbill.com/article/long-runs-on-broadway-com-109864 Closing on Broadway https://www.filmedonstage.com/movies/8-rent-filmed-live-on-broadway https://playbill.com/article/long-runs-on-broadway-com-109864 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-Final-RENT-Performance-Arrivals-20080908 Other Notable Versions https://www.theatermania.com/shows/new-york-city-theater/off-broadway/rent_178766/ https://playbill.com/article/off-broadways-rent-closes-sept-9-com-197387 Is rent still relevant? https://www.vox.com/2016/4/29/11531350/rent-musical-20th-anniversary | |||
| 05 Aug 2024 | Tuck Everlasting: Let It Run Forever | 01:52:01 | |
This week we talk about Nell's favourite musical the much underrated 2016 musical, Tuck Everlasting. Talking about the origins of the musical, the questions of life and death that are raised and why it had such a sort run on broadway. 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 25 Mar 2024 | Amélie: Fun and Whimsy | 01:19:37 | |
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.google.com/document/d/1ckf0n1e6mjYZdeCS7Z78E2Yk4qvc5Xzc-UmoVKTTVtE/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 07 Apr 2025 | Olivier Award winner predictions | 02:01:04 | |
This week, we talked about what we think and what we want to win at the Olivier awards since this was recorded before the awards, DUH. But before we get into that, we have to talk about the Hunger Games on stage, Legally Blonde and wind-up monkeys. 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 15 Jul 2024 | In the Heights: Lin-Manuel Miranda's Origin story | 01:42:57 | |
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. | |||
| 27 Jan 2025 | Dogfight: You need some feminism | 01:30:11 | |
this week we talk about Pasek and Paul's, little off-Broadway gem of a show also there best show they have ever done. Talking about why the character of Rose is so important, if the musical does her justice and if we are meant to think that Eddie is a good person? 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 19 Feb 2024 | News Round Up: Stunt Casting, The Whatsonstage Awards and Starkid in London | 01:31:05 | |
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 ethics of theatre gossip and finally talking about the whatsonstage awards. Don't worry we're back to our normal format next week with Waitress Find Us on social media: Check us out on social media: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals LINKS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oWtNWvkYt-L2NdhwG1bFABGJurKXiRtEo3Pf_0rXWRI/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 11 Aug 2023 | Introduction | 00:05:53 | |
In this episode, we explain what we mean by some key ideas like the pipeline. First full episode will be out on the Monday the 14th of August | |||
| 20 Jan 2025 | Seussical: Oh the chat rooms you'll go | 01:20:53 | |
This week we talk about Seussical. discussing the rise and fall of Livent, how the Seusical created Broadway Internet as we know it today and why the show will never be done on Broadway again. 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 08 Jan 2024 | Matilda: Still as good when we grew up | 01:32:39 | |
Happy New Year everyone, for the first episode of 2024 we look at Tim Minchin and Denis Kelly's adaption of a beloved children's book talking about the witty and smart lyrics that have changed meaning over time, to how being British is integral to the peace and our first experiences with this musical. Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals Links Background of the book https://time.com/collection/100-best-ya-books/ https://www.biography.com/authors-writers/roald-dahl https://time.com/5937507/roald-dahl-anti-semitism/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-66249439 Other versions of the story https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1072107-matilda https://safetycurtain.wordpress.com/2013/09/19/the-other-matilda-musical/ https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1163353/poster-advertising-matilda-at-the-poster-blake-quentin/ Development of the musical https://web.archive.org/web/20091004110615/http://www.rsc.org.uk/press/420_8862.aspx West end run https://www.timminchin.com/2011/09/20/tim-talks-about-matildas-move-to-the-west-end/ https://www.timminchin.com/2011/09/29/a-small-but-significantly-annoying-matilda-based-glitch/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17380668 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17721379 Reviews https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2011/nov/25/matilda-review https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/theatre/matilda-the-musical-cambridge-theatre-review-7427774.html https://www.timeout.com/london/theatre/matilda-the-musical-review Synopsis https://playbill.com/production/matilda-the-musical-shubert-theatre-vault-0000013970 Broadway run https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/matilda-the-musical-coming-to-broadway https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2013/apr/30/matilda-uk-contender-tony-awards https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/matilda-quartet-scoops-early-tony-447357/ The movie version https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Tim-Minchin-Reveals-Plans-for-MATILDA-US-Tour-Film-20130601
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| 18 Mar 2024 | Annie: And then FDR shows up | 01:28:16 | |
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=WgQxlkIRrx Nell https://www.theaterdiary.com/user/?id=utc0v3Cn8t Find us on socials: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals Links https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wPCFri1-k1LCCnGEm0n4z4FHOKYdnt7fvz_gFxleFxA/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 03 Jun 2024 | Falsettos: A period piece in 3 acts | 01:51:28 | |
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:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals Email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall LINKS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IO-uG3ic1I8eKL9KWCwOKOdkMuD3_2cm0hZiEq_i9hE/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 24 Mar 2025 | Bring It On: Let Cheerleaders Flip | 01:34:34 | |
This week we talk about the 2012 Bring It On. talking about what makes an effective movie musical adaptation, the crazy creative team and what makes effective representation. 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 21 Oct 2024 | Bat Boy: Broadway 4 Batboy | 01:26:25 | |
This week we talk about the 2001 cult classic musical Bat Boy. Talking about the orignal characters crazy lore, the very serious plot and ask the question was bat boy ahead of it's time? 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 11 Nov 2024 | Bandstand: Don't mess with the golden age | 01:29:46 | |
This week we talk about the 2017 musical Bandstand. Talking about the idea of the Golden Age musical being too nice, how bandstand tries and fails to change that and of course the 13-year-olds who where the only ones to love this musical. 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 04 Sep 2023 | Be More Chill: Can't even look it up on the internet | 01:26:55 | |
In this episode, we discuss the rise and fast fall of Be More Chill talking about the musical's humble beginnings to its sudden rise to internet stardom and its Broadway run. Links: Background https://www.theatermania.com/shows/south-jersey-theater/be-more-chill_303286/ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/14/theater/ned-vizzini-be-more-chill.html First reviews Synopsis https://playbill.com/production/be-more-chilllyceum-theatre-2018-2019#carousel-cell286359 Fandom stuff and behaviour https://fanlore.org/wiki/Be_More_Chill https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/13/theater/be-more-chill-iconis-salazar.html https://fandom.tumblr.com/post/168016811864/tumblr2017-musicals https://playbill.com/article/the-top-10-musical-fandoms-of-2018-on-tumblr https://playbill.com/article/the-top-15-musical-theatre-tumblr-fandoms-of-2019 Claudia's animatics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM3wYbMwtxg Off-Broadway and Broadway run https://www.playbill.com/article/be-more-chill-will-play-off-broadway-will-roland-to-star https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/05/theater/be-more-chill-broadway.html https://mashable.com/article/be-more-chill-review-broadway https://www.broadwayworld.com/reviews/Be-More-Chill https://playbill.com/production/gross?production=00000165-afd9-d437-a365-fffbb84d0000 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-BE-MORE-CHILL-Announces-Summer-Closing-Date-20190620 Tonys https://www.amny.com/entertainment/tony-snubs-1-30463936/ https://twitter.com/MrJoeIconis/status/1138103634519101440/photo/2 West end run https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2020/feb/11/be-more-chill-dear-evan-hansen-teen-musicals https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-49833734 https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/be-more-chill-open-west-end-summer_54019.html/ | |||
| 18 Nov 2024 | Alice by heart and news round up: What a crazy cast... | 01:30:04 | |
This week we start the episode talking about all of the news and discourse of the past week talking about the wicked movie, operation mincemeat and of course, where did you get that hat? Then we move on to Alice by Heart talking about the crazy casts that this musical has attracted, coming-of-age and try and work of the plot for the musical | |||
| 18 Dec 2023 | End of Year Review | 02:43:52 | |
In honour of it being the last episode of the year, we look at all of the shows we have seen this year. Ranking them from worst to best. Talking about our issues with Operation Mincemeat, coming face to face with the biggest idol and enemy of the podcast Andrew Lloyd Webber, seeing some of our favourite musicals of all time (Phantom of the Opera and Next to Normal) and the massive change of heart that Esme had about Les Misérables. Finally, we talk about what we're excited to see in 2024. Thank you to everyone who has listened this year! Email us with your comments, concerns and explanations why Operation Mincemeat is good yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Follow us on socials for bonus content Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals | |||
| 17 Mar 2025 | Lala Land: For real this time | 01:20:50 | |
This week we finally talk about Lala land. talking about how the fun and stunning visuals, how the culture was primed for a lala land and how it caused for Dear Evan Hansens rule of terror Leave Us a rating/ Review on whatever platform you are listening on Check us out on social media: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Mezzanine profiles: Esmé: https://www.theaterdiary.com/user/self/?id=WgQxlkIRrx Nell: https://www.theaterdiary.com/user/?id=utc0v3Cn8t Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals Email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 17 Jun 2024 | The Prom: the industry plant musical | 01:41:59 | |
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: YourWrongAboutMusicals Email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13eXeSjnZaYW835eST8ojXG611pghmmloUzckz_dTEo0/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 21 Aug 2023 | Dear Evan Hansen: Pay us 20 pounds and we'll watch the movie | 01:50:28 | |
In this episode, we discuss Pasek and Pauls's Dear Evan Hansen. We talk about the battle zone that was the 2017 Tony Awards, the commodification of the show and give our opinions on how we would fix it. LINKS: Pasek and Paul Winning the Jonathan Larson Grant: The Washington Post article about its origins Reviews https://deadline.com/2016/12/dear-evan-hansen-ben-platt-broadway-review-1201863651/ https://ew.com/theater/2016/02/04/dear-evan-hansen-ew-stage-review/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/dear-evan-hansen-review-952531/ https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/04/theater/dear-evan-hansen-review.html 2017 tony awards https://nypost.com/2017/05/02/our-bets-for-the-2017-tony-race/ Synopsis https://playbill.com/production/dear-evan-hansenmusic-box-theatre-2016-2017 The cast recording https://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/dear-evan-hansen-cast-album-release-date_79141.html/ https://www.playbill.com/article/stream-dear-evan-hansens-requiem-ahead-of-album-release https://www.playbill.com/article/must-listen-check-out-a-track-from-the-dear-evan-hansen-cast-album https://ew.com/theater/2017/02/20/dear-evan-hansen-billboard-200-chart-debut/ https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2017/cast-albums/ Washington Post on why the kids love it Donating to museums Academic literature around it https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0752/9/2/68 https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses/321/ The Book https://www.playbill.com/article/a-novel-adaptation-of-dear-evan-hansen-will-be-released-in-october https://fangirlfury.com/2018/10/24/broadway-to-book-dear-evan-hansen-review/ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35231460-dear-evan-hansen Selling crypto https://www.thegamer.com/dear-evan-hansen-roblox-bored-ape-yacht-club-mental-health/ https://twitter.com/DearEvanHansen/status/1522244982043684864?s=20 First criticism https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/12/19/pop-psychology-onstage-in-dear-evan-hansen | |||
| 18 Sep 2023 | Six: Like horrible histories | 01:26:10 | |
In this episode, we look at Marlow and Moss's 2019 musical. We talk about it's meteoric rise from the fringe to the mainstream. Talking about its wide inspiration to the changes it made when it went to america that we disagree with. Links Background https://www.thejc.com/culture/theatre/six-the-musical-steps-from-fringe-to-the-west-end-1.469323 http://fringereview.co.uk/review/edinburgh-fringe/2017/six/ https://www.vogue.com/article/six-playwrights-lucy-moss-toby-marlow Synopsis The band https://playbill.com/article/renaissance-women-explore-the-making-of-sixs-band Path to the west end https://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/six-review-at-arts-theatre-london--raw-talent-and-powerful-voices https://www.dresscircle.co.uk/shows/six/uk-tour-2018 https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/18921-6152-1 https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/theatre/six-musical-west-end-return-arts-theatre-a3952261.html Reviews https://www.timeout.com/london/theatre/six-the-musical-review https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/BWW-Review-SIX-THE-MUSICAL-Arts-Theatre-20190305 Olivier awards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJbaU4j0JCo Understudies https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/theatre/toby-marlow-six-musical-composer-understudy-a4200126.html Broadway run https://variety.com/2021/theater/news/six-music-broadway-first-new-musical-covid-1235081469/ https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cc8ADvEPc1g/ https://playbill.com/article/six-broadway-opening-night-live-album-released-may-6 Tony awards and later success https://playbill.com/article/sixs-toby-marlow-makes-history-with-tony-win https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/SIX-to-Return-to-Chicago-in-Summer-2020-20190804 https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2022/cast-albums/ https://playbill.com/article/six-to-be-filmed-live-in-west-end-with-original-london-cast https://m.korean-vibe.com/news/newsview.php?ncode=1065580438361724 | |||
| 04 Nov 2024 | Assassins: Chose you're own meaning | 01:39:25 | |
This week we talk about Sondheims Assasins, talking about the historical context of the musical, what it means for today and for the second week in a row Ryan Murphy 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 23 Oct 2023 | Bad Cinderella: Not like other musicals | 01:49:03 | |
In this episode, we take a look at Andrew Lloyd Webber's latest musical Bad Cinderella or Cinderella. Talking about the fight to get this musical to open, the strange plot that doesn't really make much sense and its famous and viral rebrand. There were too many links for the description so they can be found in the Google doc linked below https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N_OXO_ejnOKIx3TQqfrBqBNyM8xx1G3F1ybb2jkZWIk/edit?usp=sharing Find us on socials: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals | |||
| 09 Dec 2024 | She Loves Me: Completely Unhinged for some reason | 01:28:47 | |
This week we bring you the most unhinged episode of the podcast for some reason considering that She Loves Me is one of the sweetest musicals around. Talking about the legend of Hal Prince, a lyrical analysis of Dear Friend (which according to Esmé is one of the greatest songs ever) and Tina Fey for some reason Thank you for streaming us this year we really appreciate it, it means more to us than we would ever say in our cynical hearts!! Leave Us a rating/ Review on whatever platform you are listening on it really helps!!! Check us out on social media: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals Email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 20 May 2024 | Everybodys Talking about Jamie: A very British musical | 01:19:31 | |
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.
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| 10 Jun 2024 | Les Miserables: The art of the adaptation | 02:06:11 | |
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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/199ORfalSWpi2NM5TDX3XgcojRCcVowYvgFNUwIWLfXs/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 11 Dec 2023 | A Christmas Carol: One Ghost was Enough | 01:37:10 | |
This week we look at Menken and Aherns' A Christmas Carol talking about its roots as a mega musical made to rival the Christmas spectacular to give our many thoughts about it as a musical and as an adaptation, to finally talking about why it never landed in London. Find us on socials: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Background https://www.guidetomusicaltheatre.com/shows_c/christmascarol-menken.html https://www.playbill.com/article/how-alan-menken-and-lynn-ahrens-created-a-christmas-carol https://playbill.com/article/christmas-1996-playing-at-a-theatre-near-you-com-100862 Reviews https://variety.com/1994/legit/reviews/a-christmas-carol-1200439861/ Synopsis https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/a-christmas-carol-the-musical/umc.cmc.4z9hita5dry17aeqgxczyub3e Tv movie https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0406649/ Reviews of the TV movie https://variety.com/2004/tv/reviews/a-christmas-carol-the-musical-1200529423/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-nov-26-et-christmascarol26-story.html London runs https://mytheatremates.com/christmas-carol-returns-to-old-vic/ | |||
| 14 Apr 2025 | Olivier Awards Reaction | 01:12:43 | |
This week we talk about our thoughts, feelings and opinions on the 2025 Olivier Awards. Speaking about the biggest surprises of the night, giving our thoughts on the performances and talking about some of our favorite moments of the night. 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 14 Oct 2024 | Sweeney Todd: Capitalism Kills | 02:00:22 | |
This week we talk about the classic Sondheim musical Sweeney Todd. Talking about its roots in penny dreadfuls and victorian London, weather or not it's an opera and what is the accent in the 2023 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall LINKS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p8GG-9zjOvhrDA91GxG4JBgRz9gxDQR6QQ6uZTbkGmU/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 29 Jan 2024 | Beauty and the Beast: A Reign Begins | 01:18:09 | |
In this episode, we talk about Beauty and the Beast talking about its origins as the first Disney musical, the changes they made from the animated movie and whether a Disney story from the 90’s has to be feminist. Yes, we know about the National tour next year it was announced the DAY AFTER we recorded. Find us on socials Email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals Links Background https://threadbythread.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/beauty-the-beast-from-screen-to-stage/ http://www.themousecastle.com/2012/07/susan-egan-belle-meg-glamour-and-goop.html Broadway https://www.pbs.org/wnet/broadway/essays/resurrection-of-42nd-street/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bb3DadVOcM&t=11s https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/beauty-and-the-beast-4602 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/14/theater/beauty-moving-from-palace-to-the-fontanne.html?_r=1 Reviews Synopsis https://www.playbill.com/production/beauty-and-the-beast-palace-theatre-vault-0000009145 Tony Awards https://www.tonyawards.com/nominees/year/1994/category/any/show/any/ Toni Braxton joining the cast https://www.playbill.com/article/beautys-belle-may-toll-for-pop-star-toni-braxton-com-76377 https://www.jstor.org/stable/1146996?seq=17 West End Runs https://officiallondontheatre.com/olivier-awards/winners/olivier-winners-1998/ https://www.playbill.com/article/disneys-beauty-and-the-beast-will-play-london-palladium-this-summer Amutre rights https://playbill.com/article/the-10-most-produced-high-school-plays-and-musicals-of-2022-2023 https://playbill.com/article/the-10-most-produced-high-school-plays-and-musicals-of-2021-2022 Broadway revival talks/ the upcoming national tour https://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/disneys-beauty-and-the-beast-broadway-revival_88543.html/ | |||
| 03 Feb 2025 | News round up, groundhog day (again) and awards predictions | 01:32:22 | |
this week in honour of it being Groundhog Day (yes again, it's almost like we're stuck in a time loop). we talk about the week's news about the Hadestown proshot, Lin Manuel Marianda on SNL and Tisha Paytas on Broadway. before talking about one of the most overlooked 2017 best musical nominees Groundhog Day before giving an update on where we are in the award season, and giving some predictions 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 01 Jul 2024 | Oklahoma!: The first musical (kinda) | 01:48:25 | |
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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall LINKS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ha7zVcgTj20hSnyPUPrsvtQFq4g7mzT0mwWXdmeWqG0/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 25 Sep 2023 | Heathers Part Two: Here for a long time, not a good time | 01:09:10 | |
Shorter episode today in preparation for a big episode next week! In this episode, we talk about the return of Heathers to the Other Palace, what's next for the theatre and whether owning a theatre belongs on a bucket list. 2021 Haymarket https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/exclusive-casting-west-end-heathers_54146.html/ https://www.whatsonLinksstage.com/news/heathers-the-musical-at-theatre-royal-haymarket-review_54381/ Selling of the other palace and heathers return https://lwtheatres.co.uk/bill_kenwright_buys_the_other_palace/ https://playbill.com/article/heathers-the-musical-will-return-to-the-other-palace-in-london The many extensions https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/heathers-the-musical-extends-london-run-at-the-other-palace_55810/ The pro shot The understudy problem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XB3ehwXcSM Small theatres https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/75188/The-Other-Palace-Theatre/The-Studio/Events Alleged bad treatment of the staff | |||
| 16 Dec 2024 | A Muppets Christmas Carol: the best version (no we're not joking) | 00:45:36 | |
In a shorter episode this week we talk about the greatest Christmas carol adaption ever to exist Muppet's Christmas Carol. Come back next week for our end-of-year review! 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 24 Jun 2024 | News Round Up: Tony Awards, Cabaret discourse and the future of the stage door | 01:49:01 | |
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 whatever platform you are listening on Check us out on social media: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals Email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 19 Aug 2024 | Theatre Camp: Theatre Kids are funny | 01:12:08 | |
This week we talk about the 2023 comedy movie, talking about how it was one the most relatable things we've ever seen, cats at the outdoor stage and of course Joan Still. 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_HUCW0jjSV5HzEquCDMEGT7lK2Lm4D2s6samwEG_FlI/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 26 Aug 2024 | Next to Normal: I miss the mojitos | 02:09:04 | |
In honour of Esmé's birthday (yes she picked the most depressing musical to talk about for her birthday are we surprised), we talk about the Pulitzer Prize-winning Next to Normal. Talking about the complex and very real characters, good mental health representation in musical theatre, the epic rock score and ghosts. Please check out the links for this episode as they include more information about things we couldn't include in the episode https://docs.google.com/document/d/16mQiJsn4CJchzzYMVRlXGTSz9muJ8b1MFeX45JV8Dfs/edit?usp=sharing 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 11 Mar 2024 | Pandemic and TikTok musicals: Ratatouille and The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical | 01:28:43 | |
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.theaterdiary.com/user/self/?id=WgQxlkIRrx Nell https://www.theaterdiary.com/user/?id=utc0v3Cn8t Find us on other socials Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals LINKS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R3RFTpXdwfKjA9w_adITr6pVYDcm2bfuy8mWbDkj80o/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 02 Sep 2024 | 13: Long live the teenager | 01:28:47 | |
This week we talk about Jason Robert Browns 2008's 13. Talking about how it fits into the Jason Robert Brown cannon, the death of the teenager and the beauty of awkward phases. 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 08 Jul 2024 | The Great British Bake off musical: The Great British Musical | 01:50:45 | |
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: YourWrongAboutMusicals Email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AHB5O1wP0f9b3Qx5Ha_8CZ7pa8Vwz6VX00g9aLnUD3s/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 15 Jan 2024 | Bonnie and Clyde: Criminally Underrated | 01:37:39 | |
In this episode, we talk about Frank Wildhorns' Bonnie and Clyde, talking about the unfairly mean reviews, the ethics of doing a musical about real criminals and the West End success Check us out on social media: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals Email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Background https://thegarricktheatre.co.uk/tickets/bonnie-clyde/ https://www.biography.com/crime/bonnie-and-clyde-9-facts-lifetime-movie-video https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061418/ https://www.mtishows.com/people/ivan-menchell https://forward.com/schmooze/210124/the-broadway-composer-critics-love-to-hate/ https://www.nytimes.com/2000/11/10/movies/on-stage-and-off-jekyll-and-hyde-among-closings.html Development pre broadway https://aspectsofhistory.com/author_interviews/ivan-menchell-on-bonnie-clyde/ https://www.bradenton.com/entertainment/arts-culture/article34496544.html Broadway run https://playbill.com/production/bonnie-clyde-gerald-schoenfeld-theatre-vault-0000013754 https://www.broadwayworld.com/grosses/BONNIE-AND-CLYDE https://www.mtishows.com/bonnie-clyde Reviews https://www.vulture.com/2011/12/theater-review-bonnie-and-clyde-the-musical.html https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/bonnie-clyde-theater-review-268435/ First London Runs https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/casting-announced-for-bonnie-clyde-at-the-other-palace_43890/ Laura vs vaccines https://variety.com/2021/legit/news/laura-osnes-broadway-vaccinated-1235042949/ West End Runs https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/bonnie-and-clyde-to-run-in-the-west-end-from-april_55741/ https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/23rd-annual-awards-full-list-winners_58193.html/ The uk Tour | |||
| 01 Apr 2024 | Avenue Q: Political Puppets | 01:28:55 | |
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_Xm0I0WLZcocuo0hN7RsOlxEbAM0lb7TNQlQz8rJTA/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 27 Nov 2023 | Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812: How it crashed and burnt allegedly | 01:55:51 | |
In this episode, we look at Dave Malloy's adaptation of War and Peace. Talking about the strange source material that birthed one of the most creative musicals, the state of immersive theatre and the many controversies that caused the show to close. Links will be in the doc linked down below https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y35bzUPx7BMPwAludily9sk0pRV7Z4sGPPfxxgYdILo/edit?usp=sharing find us on socials Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com | |||
| 06 Jan 2025 | Tick Tick Boom:Jonathan Larsons Love Letter | 01:40:10 | |
Welcome to the first episode of the year!! This week we talk about Jonathan Larson's love letter to musical theatre, talking about his legacy, rock music on Broadway and Stephen Sondheim's influence on him. 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 02 Dec 2024 | Frozen: come back girlboss | 01:18:05 | |
This week we talk about the animated mega-hit Frozen, talking about the "girl boss generation", what makes a good Disney musical and the art of the turn table. 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 09 Oct 2023 | Into the Woods: Whatever Giant you want | 01:10:05 | |
In this episode, we take a look at Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into the Woods talking about the different interpretations of the giant, the 2022 Broadway revival and fighting about the 1988 Tony Awards.
Links
Background
https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/into-the-woods-4486
https://playbill.com/article/learn-how-into-the-woods-began-who-got-married-the-line-sondheim-stole-and-how-the-witch-transformed-com-351830
https://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/5-facts-we-learned-into-the-woods-reunion_73309.html/
https://web.archive.org/web/20080416185125/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,966141-4,00.html
First broadway run
https://web.archive.org/web/20080416185125/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,966141-4,00.html
https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/into-the-woods-4486
Reviews
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-11-14-ca-4975-story.html
Synopsis
https://playbill.com/production/into-the-woods-broadway-st-james-theatre-2022
Analysis
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/why-into-the-woods-matters
https://www.americantheatre.org/2022/07/18/the-bakers-wife-more-than-a-moment-in-into-the-woods/
The 1988 Tony Awards
https://www.nytimes.com/1987/06/08/theater/les-miserables-and-fences-win-top-tonys.html?scp=1&sq=%22Bernadette+Peters%22&st=nyt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBiJ5tgeH84
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZDcSrODALQ
https://www.nytimes.com/1988/06/06/theater/phantom-of-the-opera-wins-seven-tonys-best-play-butterfly.html?scp=1&sq=%22Tony+Award%22&st=nyt
Andy and Sodhiem’s relationship
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/stephen-sondheim-andrew-lloyd-webber-sweeney-todd-steven-spielberg-tim-rice-b968613.html
Closing on Broadway and pro shot
https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/into-the-woods-4486
http://www.sondheimguide.com/woods.html#BWP
Into the Woods JR and SR
https://playbill.com/article/from-the-archives-into-the-woods
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/05/theater/into-the-woods-senior.html
Other notable productions and changes
https://masterworksbroadway.com/music/into-the-woods-original-broadway-cast-1987/
https://www.playbill.com/article/stage-to-screens-chatting-with-stage-and-screen-star-laura-benanti-com-127680
https://www.talkinbroadway.com/spot/benantiupdate.html
https://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/into-the-woods-2010.html
https://archive.ph/20130131104629/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/168255-Once-Upon-a-Time-Into-the-Woods-With-Chip-Zien-Donna-Murphy-Denis-OHare-and-Amy-Adams-Begins-July-23-in-Central-Park
The Movie
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-into-the-woods-20150106-story.html
https://www.hypable.com/into-the-woods-stage-to-screen-changes/
2022 revival
https://playbill.com/article/city-center-encores-to-present-into-the-woods
https://playbill.com/article/heather-headley-sara-bareilles-christian-borle-ashley-park-to-star-in-encores-into-the-woods
https://playbill.com/article/denee-benton-gavin-creel-ann-harada-more-join-encores-into-the-woods
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Neil-Patrick-Harris-Replaces-Christian-Borle-as-the-Baker-in-Encores-INTO-THE-WOODS-20220413
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Nancy-Opel-Aymee-Garcia-Alysia-Velez-More-Join-INTO-THE-WOODS-on-Broadway-20220608
https://didtheylikeit.com/shows/into-the-woods-3/#:~:text=In%20striping%20Woods%20down%20to,needed%20new%20life%20at%20all
https://playbill.com/article/into-the-woods-revival-cast-album-released-september-30
https://playbill.com/article/into-the-woods-wins-grammy-award-for-best-musical-theater-album
https://www.playbill.com/article/tony-nominations-2023
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| 14 Aug 2023 | Hamilton: I could play George Washington | 01:44:57 | |
In this episode, we tackle Lin Manuel Miranda's 2015 Hamilton. We look at the Political moment that it found itself in the insane fandom that formed around it and the fact that it is just so good even when we try to be cynical about it. LINKS: Deadline review: https://deadline.com/2015/02/musical-hamilton-opens-public-theater-1201375233/ Guardian review: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2015/feb/18/hamilton-review-founding-father-gets-a-hip-hop-makeover Tony nominations https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/04/theater/hamilton-tony-nominations-record.html Tony wins List of Pulitzer Prize Winning Musicals https://www.bothsidesofthecurtain.com/post/pulitzer-prize-winning-musicals Hamilton toping Hip Hop charts Meta critic https://www.metacritic.com/music/hamilton-an-american-musical-original-broadway-cast-recording Synopsis https://playbill.com/production/hamilton-richard-rodgers-theatre-vault-0000014104 Performance at the white house: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNFf7nMIGnE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R5dKwvtjlg Mike Pences Trip to Hamilton Harriet Tubman on the 10 Dollar Bill The Mixtape/ Found Tonight: https://hamiltonmusical.fandom.com/wiki/Hamildrops https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzE_HCK_gVo https://marchforourlives.com/mission-story/ https://hamiltonmusical.fandom.com/wiki/One_Last_Time_(44_Remix) The Album Sales The Proshot Lin vs Bottlegs Hamilton documentaries The books https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26200563-hamilton?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=MU0u57PjSK&rank=3 https://www.proquest.com/hnpnewyorktimes/docview/2309933185/8336E70B1EFC44ADPQ/3?accountid=9730 Fandom stuff and behaviour https://www.mtv.com/news/rb4x2r/hamilton-musical-revolutionizing-fandom https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2016/jun/22/hamilton-teenage-superfans-this-is-like-crazy-cool https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P_-UCjtU4A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNyIuUixY6U https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/miku-binder-thomas-jefferson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVqp4giZLdY
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| 25 Nov 2024 | Marry Poppins: A true diva | 01:31:24 | |
This week we talk about Mary Poppins, talking about the life and time of P.L Travers, the magic of the Disney shows and of course, Mary Poppins having a diva off. 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 27 May 2024 | Fun Home: Alison Bechdel will return | 01:32:03 | |
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: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals Email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall LINKS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WZ_4CvgNOKnfWL1kfGY07IBeu4aT2Jkj0h5pdwQUMC0/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 17 Feb 2025 | News round up: The Andrew Lloyd Webber renaissance, Starlight express world domination and Oh Mary | 01:21:21 | |
This week we do another news round-up (normal episode next week promise, just been a busy time) we talk about the Andrew Lloyd Webber renaissance where he's gained self-awareness and is writing musicals like it's the 80s, and then we talk about the sudden starlight express world domination, give awards predictions, correctly predict the gatsby casting and Esmé gets another opportunity to talk about Unbreakable Kimmy Smit while talking about oh mary. 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 13 Nov 2023 | Legally Blonde: For the girls who get it | 01:28:19 | |
In this episode, we talk about the 2007 movie musical adaptation of Legally Blonde about its journey from the under-performing Broadway blockbuster to being one of the first musicals to try and use teenagers to sell tickets and finally how it is one of the most beloved musicals of our generation. Find us on socials: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Links: Background https://www.broadwayworld.com/shows/creative.php?showid=5556 https://www.sfgate.com/magazine/article/Blonde-Ambition-Author-Amanda-Brown-marvels-at-2565659.php https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/legally-brown-6407263 https://www.playbill.com/person/mgm-on-stage-vault-0000115230 https://variety.com/2007/legit/news/laura-bell-bundy-s-blonde-affair-1117965490/ San Francisco Run https://nypost.com/2007/02/09/blonded-by-delight/ https://variety.com/2007/legit/markets-festivals/legally-blonde-4-1200510532/ Broadway opening and reviews https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/legally-blonde-423552#OpeningNightCast https://nypost.com/2007/04/30/whither-spoon/ https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/legally-blonde Synopsis https://playbill.com/production/legally-blonde-palace-theatre-vault-0000009139 Life on broadway https://playbill.com/article/just-the-facts-list-of-2007-tony-award-winners-and-nominees-com-141421 https://playbill.com/article/blonde-and-lovemusik-wont-perform-on-the-tonys-com-141005 https://playbill.com/article/spring-awakening-recoups-on-broadway-com-143284 MTV’s involvement https://nypost.com/2007/09/05/i-blonde-my-mtv/ https://www.filmedonstage.com/news/599-how-to-stream-legally-blonde-the-musical-the-lost-archive https://playbill.com/article/mtv-will-film-legally-blonde-sept-18-free-tix-available-com-143550 https://playbill.com/article/mtv-premiere-of-legally-blonde-the-musical-moved-to-october-com-144030 https://www.theguardian.com/stage/theatreblog/2007/sep/06/legallyblondethemusicalis https://www.playbill.com/article/omg-mtv-com-151987 https://playbill.com/article/case-closed-legally-blonde-ends-broadway-run-oct-19-com-154348 The tour https://variety.com/2009/legit/news/legally-blonde-makes-its-case-1118000675/\ West end success https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-12710921 https://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/31/theater/flop-broadway-musicals-find-life-overseas.html https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2014/mar/10/musicals-theatre https://playbill.com/article/legally-blondes-ireland-gets-new-lyrics-com-191204 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Legally-Blonde-Musical-Original-London/dp/B003V8APXK https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/LEGALLY-BLONDE-Ends-West-End-Run-Tonight-20120407 | |||
| 30 Sep 2024 | Love Never Dies: Andy's Love Triangle the Continuation or Sequal | 02:24:27 | |
In honour of Nell's birthday, we talk about the continuation or sequel (depending on the day you ask Andy) of Phantom of the Opera. Talking about the book it's based on, Andy's battle to get the show going and demand justice for Raoul. Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MLJAT9fLLW5xX2SoAfkQ3fWmMOoowyv7ZoD9KIOmdKQ/edit?usp=sharing 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 09 Sep 2024 | The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: The improvised musical | 01:29:56 | |
This week we talk about the 2005 musical, talking about the show's origins in improv, the beauty of an ensemble show and if some of the comedy has become outdated. 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 20 Nov 2023 | Come From Away: The Almost Perfect Musical | 01:42:55 | |
In this episode, we talk about the 2017 musical. Discussing the brilliant way that it handles its dark subject matter, suggest how we can make this brilliant show better and talk about our favourite subject the 2017 Tony Awards. Check us out on social media: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Send us an email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Links Background https://www.pressreader.com/canada/toronto-star/20161113/281822873376906 https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/come-from-away-510272 Reviews https://nypost.com/2017/03/14/this-is-justin-trudeaus-hamilton/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/aisle-view-38-planes_b_58c56097e4b0a797c1d39dfc Synopsis https://playbill.com/production/come-from-awaygerald-schoenfeld-theatre-2016-2017 2017 Tony Awards https://www.timeout.com/newyork/blog/complete-2017-tony-award-predictions-in-every-category-060617 Planned movie version https://variety.com/2017/film/news/come-from-away-broadway-film-1202615787/ London run https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/come-from-away-meet-rachel-tucker-and-the-uk-cast_47774/ https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/come-from-away-musical-announces-west-end-venue-and-dates_46897/ https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/top-ten-selling-london-shows-on-whatsonstage-in-2019_50698/ Life on Broadway https://playbill.com/article/come-from-away-will-close-on-broadway-this-fall https://playbill.com/article/come-from-away-will-close-on-broadway-this-fall Filmed version https://variety.com/2021/film/news/come-from-away-live-recording-1234898368/ The story from someone who was there | |||
| 28 Oct 2024 | The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's keep it weird again | 01:44:27 | |
This week, we discuss the iconic Rocky Horror Picture Show, its origins in Chelsea, how the movie achieved cult status, and the time network TV tried to do Rocky Horror (yes Esmé finally talks about Glee). 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 22 Apr 2024 | News Round Up: The Olivier Awards, Romeo and Juliet and Heather's return | 01:35:47 | |
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 predictions. Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall Check us out on socials: Instagram: @wrongaboutmuscials tiktok: @wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com | |||
| 08 Apr 2024 | Spongebob The Musical: It's Good we Swear | 01:31:50 | |
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_iJUx4zjFqcEQdMFVLZZmo5huHPHEJnGATYLo_kLv7U/edit?usp=sharing Come back next week for a big episode!! | |||
| 31 Mar 2025 | The Phantom of the Opera: Down Once More | 02:57:11 | |
This week we do our first reup episode, taking another and better look at The Phantom of the Opera. Talking about why it might be the best mega musical, Hal Prince and Maria Björnson's love and understanding of the story and how Andrew Lloyd Webber has been haunted since the 80s. 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 29 Apr 2024 | Something Rotten: Shakespeare the musical, kinda | 01:23:32 | |
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 | |||
| 23 Sep 2024 | Little Shop of Horrors: Dear Diva | 01:22:10 | |
In honour of the 21st of September, we talk about the classic little Shop of Horrors. Talking about the off-broadway roots, ugly Seymour discourse and of course the truest DIVA Audrey two. 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall https://docs.google.com/document/d/12NKvQ71vGA6qDBx9arg7KdV2CVvzqxvgOgej8b7EjVM/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 13 Jan 2025 | Oliver!: The First British Musical | 01:29:33 | |
This week we talk about the classic musical Oliver. talking about workhouses, the legacy of Charles Dickens's beliefs in the musical and remember our forgotten hero Nancy. 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: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 29 Jul 2024 | Hairspray: You really can’t stop the beat | 01:54:50 | |
This week we talk about the classic stage show hairspray, talking about its origins as a cult classic film, to the representation of fat women in musicals and weather or not the show needs a revival
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| 13 May 2024 | Joseph and the amazing Technicolor dream coat: Andy’s bible musical (no not that one) | 01:27:40 | |
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: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals Email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall | |||
| 12 Aug 2024 | One year celebration! | 02:31:13 | |
This week we look back at our first year as a podcast and to celebrate we play a fun little game where we spin a wheel and have to summarise our thoughts on a musical that we have covered in 30 seconds, if we go over or be a hater we have to drink. Later in the episode, we talk about our favourite episodes and the ones we are most excited to talk about in the year to come!!!
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| 06 Nov 2023 | Wicked: Best best musical loser | 01:30:11 | |
In honour of the 20th anniversary last week, we dedicate this episode to Wicked. Talking about the highly controversial 2004 Tony Awards, the financial powerhouse that this show has become despite not having the best reviews and the talk about what the future holds for this show. Once again we have too many links to include so they are on a Google doc. Please check them out as they include some articles that we found after recording: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NedE1oRTf_PaTetDnriHZ-pH8kXq9nf1NtBR7SBIVqA/edit?usp=sharing Find us on socials: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals If you have a comment, question or suggestion send us an email: yourewrongaboutmusicaltheatre@gmail.com | |||
| 15 Apr 2024 | Hadestown: And we'll sing it again and again | 02:25:57 | |
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.google.com/document/d/1-7SHLg5R1HuU7A8pyxCuyzWlrcjcTuJPGgkFzLv_rqA/edit?usp=sharing Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall Check us out on social media: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals
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| 30 Oct 2023 | Beetlejuice: Beetlejuice.. | 01:55:58 | |
In this episode we look at 2019's Beetlejuice, talking about the insane set that was robbed at the Tony's, it rise to be the first TikTok show and its famous eviction from its theatre. Links Background https://www.playbill.com/article/the-beetlejuice-musical-finds-its-writing-team https://nypost.com/2016/08/16/has-frozen-on-broadway-found-a-replacement-director-already/ DC run https://variety.com/2018/legit/reviews/pre-broadway-review-beetlejuice-1203019914/ Broadway reviews https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/25/theater/beetlejuice-review-broadway.html https://ew.com/theater-reviews/2019/04/25/beetlejuice-musical-review/ https://variety.com/2019/legit/reviews/beetlejuice-review-broadway-musical-1203194763/ Synopsis https://playbill.com/production/beetlejuicewinter-garden-theatre-2018-2019#carousel-cell286401 Tony Awards https://ew.com/tony-awards/2019/04/30/tony-awards-2019-nominations-list/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2jgBRDPWOA The recording Online Success https://www.tiktok.com/@prezryan/video/6849389074629905670 https://www.papermag.com/beetlejuice-broadway-tiktok-trend-1#rebelltitem2 https://variety.com/2019/legit/news/beetlejuice-the-musical-broadway-1203407953/ Closing at the Winter Garden https://ew.com/theater/2019/12/09/beetlejuice-sets-broadway-closing-date-announces-national-tour/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggfBX_ZhrK0 https://twitter.com/mulaney/status/1204219305010847744 https://twitter.com/Lin_Manuel/status/1204411309460090882 Cast changes https://ew.com/theater/2020/02/21/sophia-anne-caruso-exits-beetlejuice-broadway/ https://nypost.com/2020/02/27/beetlejuice-on-broadway-loses-its-lydia/ Covid and return https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/beetlejuice-519779 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/beetlejuice-musical-broadway-return-1235012904/ https://deadline.com/2022/02/beetlejuice-broadway-cast-announcement-spring-return-1234930153/ Closing Congresswoman acting up https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/16/lauren-boebert-apology-beetlejuice-video International productions http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210708000798 https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/broadway-blockbuster-beetlejuice-lands-melbourne https://www.mtishows.co.uk/beetlejuice | |||