Go, go, go Joe! London's newest production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has landed in Toronto. Tara and Stefania talk performances, set, and choreography in ALW's walking work of art. Close every (car) door, we're on our way . . . "Go, Go, Go Joseph" - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamboat (Canadian Cast Recording) "Benjamin Calypso" - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamboat (Canadian Cast Recording) "Jacob and Sons/Joseph’s Coat" - Joseph and the Amazing Technicol...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 103
Tara and Stefania recap their most memorable moments from the past year, both on stage and behind the mic -- join us for one last ride in 2022! ... "Memory Song" - Kyle Ramar Freeman & Michael R Jackson "...Baby One More Time" - & Juliet (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "That's the Way It Is" - & Juliet (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas? - "Hottest Female Up In Whoville" " All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes on...
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr 56 min
Don’t delay or be misled, join us on our journey Into the Woods. Tara and Stefania talk Sondheim, revivals and not so happily ever afters. We wish, more than anything, that you’ll join us in the car this week.... "Prologue: Into the Woods" - Into The Woods (2022 Broadway Cast) "Moments in the Woods" - Into The Woods (2022 Broadway Cast) "Witch's Lament" - Into The Woods (2022 Broadway Cast) "No One Is Alone" - Into The Woods (2022 Broadway Cast) All music tracks used for educational and entertai...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 30 min
Grab the confetti cannons, pop the bubbly, it’s time to celebrate! Join us as we commemorate our 100th episode by counting down our top 100 moments in musical theatre history 🎉🍾Buckle up — we’ve come a long way but this car isn’t stopping anytime soon ... All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Whether yer a wizard or a muggle, we want to talk about Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. With the wizarding world brought to life on stage, there is a lot to unpack - so grab some butterbeer and join us on the Hogwarts Express! ... "Money, Money, Money \ Angeleyes" - UnCovered: The Music of Abba - The Musical Stage Company"It Takes Two" - Into The Woods (2022 Broadway Cast Recording)All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 44 min
This week we're sharing our inner thoughts about A Strange Loop! This truly unique show highlights the brilliance of Michael R Jackson as he brings you along on the journey of writing a musical. Join us for the ride! ... "Periodically" - A Strange Loop (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Inner White Girl" - A Strange Loop (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Memory Song" - A Strange Loop (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Precious Little Dream/AIDS is God's Punishment" - A Strange Loop (Origina...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 19 min
We're staying local this week, as we preview the shows in Toronto for this upcoming season. Check out our latest episode for everything Tara and Stefania are excited to see in the GTA this year! ... " SIX The Musical: Tiny Desk Concert" "The Lamest Place in the World" - '13: The Musical' Movie Soundtrack All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.
Oct 03, 2022•59 min
The air is crisper, the leaves are changing, and it's time for a new season of Broadway theatre! Tara and Stefania chat about which shows have us planning a road trip, and which ones may need a bit more time out-of-town. Hop in! ... "Do It For You" - Between the Lines The Musical "What do you Know About Love" - HSMTMTS Season 3 All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 23 min
After years of manifesting this moment, Robert Markus joins us in the car this week! Tara and Stefania chat with the Stratford star about his vocal range versatility, memorable audition stories, and process behind his many different roles. ... "Is This Not Love?" - Twelfth Night "If This Is Love" - The Notebook - A New Musical "Everybody's Coming Together" - Almost Famous The Musical All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes...Tara & Stefania to talk all about the recently-closed, gender-bent revival of Stephen Sondheim's Company! ... "Company" - Company (2018 London Cast Recording) "Being Alive" - Company (2006 Broadway Revival Cast) "You Can Drive a Person Crazy" - Company (2018 London Cast Recording) "Another Hundred People" - Company (2018 London Cast Recording) "Getting Married Today" - Company (2018 London Cast Recording) "Ladies Who Lunch" - Company (2018 London Cast Rec...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 40 min
Adultery, murder, and showbiz - what more can you ask for? Tara and Stefania break down Stratford Festival's rendition of Chicago! .. . "Overture" - Chicago The Musical (New Broadway Cast Recording (1997)) "My Own Best Friend" - Chicago The Musical (New Broadway Cast Recording (1997)) "Razzle Dazzle" - Chicago The Musical (New Broadway Cast Recording (1997)) "We Both Reached for the Gun" - Chicago The Musical (New Broadway Cast Recording (1997)) "Cell Block Tango" - Chicago The Musical (New Broa...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 7 min
We’re turning back the clocks to 2013 - when NPH hosted the Tony’s, Ben was married to a different Jennifer, and children dominated the Broadway stage. Tara and Stefania discuss the four new musical nominees: A Christmas Story, Bring It On, Matilda and Kinky Boots. Buckle up, we’re going back in time! ... "Ralphie to the Rescue" - A Christmas Story: The Musical (Original 2012 Broadway Cast) "A Christmas Story" - A Christmas Story: The Musical (Original 2012 Broadway Cast) "Sticky Situation" - A ...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 21 min
What’s in a song? In its pre-Broadway engagement, & Juliet answers the question, “What if Juliet didn’t kill herself?” Tara and Stefania tell us about choreo, feminism, and boy bands in the new Max Martin jukebox musical ... "Problem/Can't Feel My Face" - & Juliet (Original London Cast Recording) "Domino" - & Juliet (Original London Cast Recording) "Show Me Love" - & Juliet (Original London Cast Recording) "Everybody" - & Juliet (Original London Cast Recording) "One More Try"...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Stefania is in the driver's seat this week as we talk about Tara's first experience at the ballet! We're talking French vocabulary, accessible pricing, and everything we love about this modern classic. Let us pointe out all the amazing things about Swan Lake! . . . "Find Me" - Dixon Road (2022) "Tattoos" - Renee Rapp All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Picture this - you're listening to your favourite cast album, and then that song comes on, and you instinctively reach over to press "skip" - what song is it? Tara and Stefania rank their top skippable songs, with of course some honourable mentions for cast recordings with zero skips. Hop in, we promise you won't want to skip this episode! ... "Home Before You Know It" - The Bridges of Madison County (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Give Way" - Dogfight (Original Cast Recording) "I'm Outta He...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Tara and Stefania are in the car this week to talk about the Disney+ original movie, Better Late Than Never. Broadway cameos, theatre kid dreams, and a NYC road trip -- what more could we ask for?? ..."No One Gets Left Behind" - Better Nate Than Ever (Original Soundtrack) "Big Time" - Better Nate Than Ever (Original Soundtrack) "About to go Awf" - Better Nate Than Ever (Original Soundtrack) "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette ft. Duomo & Kroma "Just for a Moment" - Olivia Rodrigo & Jo...
May 30, 2022•54 min
We're celebrating, we're drinking, we're editing giant excel sheets - it's award season! 🏆Tara and Stefania break down the nominees for this year's Tony Awards, update their predictions from February, and get hyped for our favourite season of the yearStart your engines, fill out your ballots, award season is around the corner! 🚗 ... "Little Shop of Horrors: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert" - Youtube All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.
May 16, 2022•1 hr 31 min
This week, we interviewed Jenny Weisz about her role Grow! Jenny has roots with the podcast going back to high school. Tara and Stefania chat about Glee Club memories, getting back in front of an audience, and bringing this homegrown Canadian musical to the stage. Join us in the car! ... "Grow" - From The Musical Grow feat. Virtual Choir "Wherever You Go I Will Go" - Grow A New Musical Comedy Trailer (Grand Theatre London) - Youtube All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purpose...
May 09, 2022•53 min
Hello, gorgeous! Our newest episode is all about an old classic - listen to Tara and Stefania's thoughts on the iconic 1968 film, as well as what they can't wait to see when Funny Girl hits the Broadway stage once again! ... "Don't Rain On My Parade (Glee Cast Version)" - Glee: The Music, The Complete Season One"People" - Julia Murney "His Love Makes Me Beautiful" - Funny Girl (Original Soundtrack Recording) "Don't Rain On My Parade" - Funny Girl (Original Soundtrack Recording) "My Man" - Funny ...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr
We're back this week with another instalment of our composer series! Tara and Stefania take on their first composing duo, as they discuss the Broadway careers of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. A truly perfect marriage of talents, Shaiman and Wittman are the brains behind Hairspray, Catch Me If You Can, and countless hits from Smash. Hop in! ... "Welcome to the 60's" - Hairspray (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "You Can't Stop the Beat" - Hairspray (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Good Morn...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 14 min
This week is all about bio musicals - employing an artist's catalog of music to tell their life story.Tara and Stefania recount their favourite shows, and discuss whose story we want to hear next! Listen in! ... "Save the City" Hawkeye: Vol. 2 (Episodes 4-6) [Original Soundtrack] All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.
Mar 21, 2022•53 min
Ever wondered about the history of movie musicals at the Oscar's? Tune in to hear Tara and Stefania recount their picks for this year, as well as the highlights from iconic movies over the last century.Grab some popcorn and take your seats! ... "Falling Slowly" - Once (Music from the Motion Picture) "Over the Rainbow" - The Wizard of Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "The Man That Got Away" - I'd Do Anything - BBC One "Sextet Montage" - (Music from the Netflix Film "tick, tick... BOOM!") -...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 23 min
What are you searching for? Tara and Stefania are back to rank their favourite 'I Want' songs. Join us in the car, and don't be afraid to belt out your dreams! ... "Roxie" - Chicago (Music from the Motion Picture) "(Just a) Simple Sponge" - SpongeBob SquarePants, the New Musical (Original Cast Recording) "I Just Can't Wait to be King" - The Lion King (Original 1997 Broadway Cast Recording) "The Room Where It Happens" - Hamilton: An American Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Waiting for...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Once again, we're coming at you with our way too early Tony nominations! To start off 2022, Tara and Stefania are breaking down their picks for this year's Tony awards. Who are you betting on? ... "What the Hell" - MRS. DOUBTFIRE BroadwayCon"Wicked A Cappella Medley" - A Chance to Fly - VoicePlayAll music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 32 min
And that’s a wrap on 2021! From obsessing over closed shows to ranking their favourite new movie musicals, join Tara and Stefania as they countdown some of their top moments of the year! Cheers to 2022!... "In The Heights" - In The Heights (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "Sunday" - tick, tick... BOOM! (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) "The Dance at the Gym: Mambo" - West Side Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "Balcony Scene (Tonight) - West Side Story (Original Motion Picture Soun...
Dec 27, 2021•1 hr 43 min
As a proudly Canadian podcast, we are thrilled to finally be talking about our proudly Canadian musical! Come From Away is based on the true stories of the days following September 11, when 38 planes carrying thousands of 'Come From Aways' landed in Gander, Newfoundland. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you may even kiss a cod - Join us on The Rock! ..."Me and the Sky" - Come From Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Welcome to the Rock" - Come From Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "I Am Here...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 11 min
What are we meant to do with the time we have? This week, Tara and Stefania are talking all about Tick, Tick... Boom! This movie musical pays homage to Jonathan Larson's life and contributions to the theatre world, and in timely sense, touches on the vast impact of Stephen Sondheim as well. Casting, cameos and easter eggs - there's so much to talk about. Hop in! ... "30/90" - tick, tick... BOOM! (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) "Boho Days" - tick, tick... BOOM! (Soundtrack from the Netflix Fil...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Another day of sun, another movie musical episode! Tara and Stefania have waited years to talk about the casting, choreo and score of La La Land. Damien Chazelle's 2016 masterpiece still shines brightly in our dreams, and we're not wasting this chance to dive in! It's a lovely night, join us! ... "City of Stars" - La La Land (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "Mia & Sebastian's Theme" - La La Land (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "A Lovely Night" - La La Land (Original Motion Picture S...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Welcome to another iteration of our composer series! This week we are thrilled to be talking about our first female composer, Jeanine Tesori Tara and Stefania take a dive into her lengthy career, highlighting the wide range of musical scores that she has gifted us since changing her major. You ready to go for that drive? Hop in. ... "On my Way" - Violet (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Let it Sing" - Violet (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "I Turned the Corner/Falling in Love With Someone (...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 24 min
We’re celebrating Halloween by diving into the spookiest of the DCOMs - Descendants! Tara and Stefania are invested in the lives of these teens, as they breakdown all 3 movies in the Descendants franchise. Join us in the car, chillin’ like a villain ... "Evil Like Me" - Descendants (Original TV Movie Soundtrack) "Chillin' Like a Villain" - Descendants 2 (Original TV Movie Soundtrack) "Ways to be Wicked" - Descendants 2 (Original TV Movie Soundtrack) "Space Between" - Descendants 2 (Original TV M...
Oct 18, 2021•55 min
