In this super bonus episode Jess is joined by the composers of the Podcast Musical "36 Questions," Ellen Winter & Christopher Littler. He talks about their creative process, the inspirations for the musical, the storytelling methods, and how this show became the incredible piece it is today. It's a wonderful bonus episode with a ton of insight about creating a musical! This is not to be missed! Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Ellen Winter on Twitter Chris Little...
Mar 25, 2019•1 hr
It's our time! This week Jess & Andrew are joined by composer Adam Wachter to talk about Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along." Topics that are covered include Stephen Sondheim's self confidence and god complex, Adam Wachter's film career, how Jess, Andrew, and Adam all discuss who they most relate to, Jess finally reveals his sexuality, and Andrew questions why the musical was told backwards in the first place. It's a rip-roaring good time! Links: Listen to Merrily we Roll Along Social...
Mar 22, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Hello Again! This week Jess & Andrew cover Michael John LaChiusa's Song Cycle Hello Again-- with a specific eye to Tom Gustafson's 2017 film adaptation of the same name. It's a rip-roaring good time where the duo talk about a lot of frank sexual acts-- so be warned. Links: Listen to Hello Again Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals W/ Cheese on Instagram Jess on Instagram Email us at musicaltheatrelives@gmail.com Learn more about your ad cho...
Mar 15, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Sometimes you have to be a little bit Naughty with Musicals with Cheese! This week Jess & Andrew are joined by a special guest: Brent Black aka Brentalfloss to cover Tim Minchin's Musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's "Matilda" The Trio discuss the proper lyrical writing, the quality of the musical's main villain Miss Trunchbull, the quality of child actors, the placement of certain songs and whether they are necessary, and how awesome the staging of the musical is. It's a fun time, so give it ...
Mar 08, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Sponsored by Audible. Get your FREE AUDIOBOOK at www.audibletrial.com/MusicalswithCheese This is a very special episode we've got here. This week Jess & Andrew are joined by Tony Goldmark of Some Jerk with a Camera, as they discuss four live musical performances currently at Disneyland: Frozen at the Hyperion, Beauty & the Beast/Tangled at the Royal Theatre, and Mickey & The Magical Map. Topics included in this episode include whether or not Gaston is an incel, the history of the Roy...
Mar 01, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this super special BONUS episode Jess & Andrew interview the incredible composer of "The Woodsman" Edward W. Hardy! In this super special bonus episode they talk about Edward's incredible journey from childhood prodigy to a composer of amazing Off-Broadway hit. Edward was a joy to have on, and truly a remarkable person! This episode is not to be missed Links: Listen to "The Woodsman Now! Donate to our Patreon Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Musicals w/ Cheese on Instagram Jess on Twitter ...
Feb 25, 2019•42 min
Sponsored by Audible. Get your FREE AUDIOBOOK at www.audibletrial.com/MusicalswithCheese We're Alive, We're Alive, we are SO alive! This week Jess & Andrew cover Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt's 2008 rock musical "Next to Normal." The duo covers the musicals history, representation of the medical science, musical representation, and somehow they talk about Shaggy from Scooby Doo. It's really one crazy fun episode that is not to be missed. Links: Listen to "Next to Normal Broadway Cast Recording" ...
Feb 22, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Sponsored by Audible. Get your FREE AUDIOBOOK at: www.audibletrial.com/MusicalswithCheese This week Jess & Andrew are once more joined by the incredible Elisa Hansen to talk about Andrew Lloyd Webber's sequel to The Phantom of the Opera-- Love Never Dies. They talk about the missteps in the creation of the show, the god-awful music, and the overall baffling choices made in creating this unneeded sequel. Special Thanks to Patrons: Terri Needleman Stephanie L Links: Listen to "Phantom of the O...
Feb 15, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Sponsored by Audible. Get your FREE AUDIOBOOK at: www.audibletrial.com/MusicalswithCheese He's there the Phantom of the Opera! Today we are talking about Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh's Phantom of the Opera. Also, we are joined by our incredible guest host Elisa Hansen (aka the Maven of the Eventide). In this episode we discuss the plot of the Phantom of the Opera, it's longevity over the decades the show has been performed, and the extreme creepiness of the Phantom and it's "Phando...
Feb 08, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Sponsored by Audible. Get your FREE AUDIOBOOK at: www.audibletrial.com/MusicalswithCheese Spider-man, Spider-man, this week we're talkin' 'bout Spider-man! We are joined by the incredible Allison Pregler of Movie Nights to talk about Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark. We chat about the trials and tribulations behind the scenes, the final product, and the experience of seeing the show live compares to a recording. Special Thanks to Patrons: Terri Needleman Stephanie L Links: Listen to "Spider-Man Turn...
Feb 01, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Sponsored by Audible. Get your FREE AUDIOBOOK at www.audibletrial.com/MusicalswithCheese In this super special BONUS episode Jess is joined by the hosts of the podcast "Someone Elses Problem"-- Erin Cholakian and Delaney Peterson! The three play a game of creating terrible musical theatre ideas! Also, Jess joined them on their show as well-- which is available now at Someone Else's Problem! Links: Listen to "Someone Elses Problem" Podcast Now! Donate to our Patreon Musicals with Cheese on Twitte...
Jan 28, 2019•47 min
Sponsored by Audible. Get your FREE AUDIOBOOK at: www.audibletrial.com/MusicalswithCheese No one mourns the wicked! This week Jess & Andrew tackle Stephen Schwartz's Broadway sensation"Wicked." The duo compare the show to the original Oz film and L Frank Baum Novels, add context for the political commentary of the day, chat about which songs are the most impactful and why, and argue about whether G(a)linda would be a good leader of the land of Oz-- or just another pretty face. It's a show no...
Jan 25, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Some people like a musical Podcast, can you imagine that? In this especially cheesy episode of Musicals with Cheese, Jess & Andrew cover the recent sequel to Disney's classic Mary Poppins-- Mary Poppins Returns. In this episode Jess and Andrew discuss the reasons why the sequel could never quite be as good, talk about the 90's film trope of the 'busy working dad,' and Jess discusses his intense nitpicks, and they discuss how a Mary Poppins Sequel could work. Links: Listen to "Mary Poppins Re...
Jan 18, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 20
A Spoonful of Podcast makes the workday go down! Take a listen to Jess & Andrew talking about the Walt Disney classic "Mary Poppins." The two discuss why the show has such a long-lasting impression despite the years in between, the modern trend of Disney remaking all their classic films, what exactly happened to Bert after the film ended, and tons of other things that are "Practically Perfect in Every way!" Give it a listen! Links: Listen to "Mary Poppins" Now! Donate to our Patreon Musicals...
Jan 11, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This week Jess and Andrew play a game--- where Jesse gives Andrew a title of a REAL MUSICAL and Andrew has to guess the plot. Hilarity ensues! Links: Listen to more on Itunes Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals Theatre Lives on Instagram Jess on Instagram Email us at musicaltheatrelives@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 04, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Dear Evan Hansen, we've been way too out of touch! Jess & Andrew are covering the incredibly controversial musical entitled "Dear Evan Hansen," where they spend most of the podcast episode being very angry about the plot content of Dear Evan Hansen. Seriously, they get incredibly angry about this show, and if you're like a huge fan of Ben Platt or something perhaps you should skip this episode. Merry New Years! Links: Listen to "Dear Evan Hansen" Now! Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Tw...
Dec 28, 2018•55 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Good morning good day! This week Jess & Andrew tackle Jerry Bock's and Sheldon Harnick's "She Loves Me," the duo are joined by the fantastic Diva from Musical Hell Christi Esterle. The three talk about the musical's themes, the livestream featuring Laua Benanti and Zachary Levi, how the romantic comedy structure is turned on its head, as well as why some musicals get filmed and others do not. It is a hoot of a Christmas episode, so don't miss it. Links: Listen to "She Loves Me" Now! Social M...
Dec 21, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 16
We are more than 'Just a Simple Sponge!" Today Jess and Andrew talk about "Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical", in honor of the recently departed Stephen Hillenburg-- the creator of Spongebob Squarepants. In the episode they talk about what exactly the musical tone of Spongebob Squarepants is, how the characters and this universe should be used, the use of pop songs in a comedic piece, the snobbery of the average musical theatre fan, as well as the proper pooping etiquette before going to see a ...
Dec 14, 2018•57 min•Ep. 15
Someday we'll find it-- the cheesey connection! Today Jess and Andrew talk about The Muppets, in the episode they talk about the humor of the Muppets, relate stories of why Jim Henson didn't have to die, ponder what Gonzo even is, question whether cameo appearances help or hurt the film, and altogether chat about the Muppets! It's a fun show, give it a listen folks! Links: Listen to "The Muppet Movie" Now! Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals T...
Dec 07, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 14
If I were a Podcast Daidle deedle daidle Daidle daidle deedle daidle dumb! Today Jess and Andrew talk about Fiddler on the Roof, in the episode they talk about Tradition and what exactly it means, they unpack the metaphor of a Fiddler on the Roof, mourn for the life of Lasar Wolf and the true love that could have been, and queried about which of Teveye's daughters would we watch to be matched up with! It'll be fun so give it a listen! Links: Listen to "Fiddler on the Roof" Now! Social Media: Mus...
Nov 30, 2018•58 min•Season 1Ep. 13
It's Jess against Brent in this Musical Theatre Trivia Challenge! Who will win? You will have to give a listen to find out! Links: Listen to Brent's Podcast Here Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Brent on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Buy Brent's game "USE YOUR WORDS" Brent's Star Trek Musical Page Musicals Theatre Lives on Instagram Jess on Instagram Email us at musicaltheatrelives@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 23, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Another Day of Podcasting with Musicals with Cheese! This week Jess & Andrew are joined by a special guest: Brent Black aka Brentalfloss to cover Damien Chazelle's Modern Musical Movie "La La Land" The Trio discuss the tonal inconsistencies of the film, the lack of chemistry between the leads, the shortfalls of the musical storytelling, and the altogether successes and failures present in the film. Links: Listen to La La Land Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Bren...
Nov 16, 2018•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This week Jess & Andrew do something a little bit different-- they are talking about a concept album by the band Seventh Wonder entitled Tiara. The duo go through the album's plot, how the music conveys the story, and how they would adapt the album into a full stage production. Links: Listen to Tiara Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Jess Cook on Twitter Musicals Theatre Lives on Instagram Jess on Instagram Email us at musicaltheatrelives@gmail.com Learn more abou...
Nov 09, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Give these handsome boys a hand, welcome to Falsettoland! This week Jess & Andrew cover William Finn's masterpiece FALSETTOS! Throughout the podcast, Jess & Andrew chat about the strange structure of the show, what the world would be like if Whizzer was actually a Wizard, whether Marvin is an irredeemable character, why this show works and Rent doesn't, and whether or not the Lesbians from next door are completely necessary characters. What a world we live in! Links: Listen to Falsettos ...
Nov 02, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This week Jess is joined by fan of all things Carrie the Musical Jess Cook who gives a more in depth look into the musical's trials and tribulations throughout its existence, and also specifics as to the best and worst parts of each incarnation. Links: Listen to Carrie the Musical Carrie Riverdale Soundtrack Check out Jess' Carrie Tattoo Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Jess Cook on Twitter Musicals Theatre Lives on Instagram Jess on Instagram Email us at musicalthea...
Oct 31, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Andrew and Jess experience the dark horrors this Halloween season tackling the dark and disturbing story of Carrie the Musical. They cover the original damned Broadway production that lasted a measly five performances, and digest the exact reasons why it flopped so hard. They duo then look into the revival, comparing the updated revival production to the original Broadway failure. While diving into this topic Jess and Andrew fin parallels in reality of Carrie's act of destruction and modern day ...
Oct 26, 2018•55 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This week Jess & Andrew cover Lin Manuel Miranda's short musical "21 Chump Street" based on the "This American Life" piece of the same name. Among the topics covered are Jess & Andrew's personal experiences in high school, how Ronald Reagan is directly responsible for the musical "Rent", and whether or not it is morally right for a non-violent first offense to be a felony in any state. Links: Wach 21 Chump Street Listen to more on Itunes Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess...
Oct 19, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This week Jess and Andrew play a game--- where Jesse gives Andrew a title of a REAL MUSICAL and Andrew has to guess the plot. Hilarity ensues! Links: Listen to more on Itunes Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals Theatre Lives on Instagram Jess on Instagram Email us at musicaltheatrelives@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 12, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Andrew and Jess experience thrills and chills-- avoiding a total eclipse of the sun and appreciating Rick Moranis at the same time. Also, Jess & Andrew discuss which version of the Little Shop of Horrors film is better-- the one with or without Jim Belushi? Links: Buy Little Shop of Horrors: Director's Cut Listen to Little Shop of Horrors Cast Recording Watch Little Shop of Horrors (1960) Listen to more on Itunes Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter...
Oct 05, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week we talk about the group of individuals who thought that all their problems would be solved through shooting the President of the United States. In this conversation about Musical Theater we discuss why Garfield hates Mondays, James Barbour's sad continued existence on Broadway, and of course Stephen Sondheim. Links: Listen to Assassins Listen to more on Itunes Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals Theatre Lives on Instagram Jess on Ins...
Sep 21, 2018•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3
