"Leave expectation at the door!" This week Jess & Andrew cover Cyndi Lauper's musical adaptation of "Kinky Boots." They chat about the probability of Kinky Boots saving a boot company, pop songs in musical theatre, and many more things. Check it out folks! Links: Watch "Kinky Boots!" Social Media: Our WEBSITE 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 Use our Affiliate Link Lear...
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 52
"Morning in Paris the city awakes to the Bells of Notre Dame!" This week Jess & Andrew cover Disney Theatrical's adaptation of Victor Hugo novel "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." They chat about the changes to the story, why this wasn't transfered to broadway while Frozen was, and many other topics. Don't miss out! Links: Watch "The Hunchback of Notre Dame!" Social Media: Our WEBSITE Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals W/ Cheese on Instagram Jess on Instag...
Aug 23, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Jess gets the chance to sit down with performer and comedian Amanda Hunt to talk about her new Cabaret event "Monica Lewinksy: Sings Your Heart Out." Jess and Amanda chat about their favorite musicals, her training in musical theatre, and what makes Monica Lewinsky such a great topic for musical content. Follow Amanda on Twitter Buy Tickets to "Monica Lewinsky Sings Your Heart Out" Follow Amanda on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 20, 2019•38 min
Do you know what you wish? Are you certain what you wish is what you want? If you know what you want, then JOIN US FOR A PODCAST ON "INTO THE WOODS!" A fun time was had by all! Links: Watch "Into the Woods!" Social Media: Our WEBSITE 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 Use our Affiliate Link Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 15, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Jess and Andrew recap the last 49 episodes of this show to discuss their overall thoughts before this week's big 50th anniversary show! Get hype people! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 12, 2019•57 min
"Life's a Happy Song!" This week Jess and Andrew talk about The Muppets (2011) They chat mostly about The Muppets, how they've affected culture, and how Muppets Most Wanted is much better than this. Links: Listen to "The Muppets! (2011)" Social Media: Our WEBSITE 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 Use our Affiliate Link Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Aug 08, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 49
"You are sun light and high moon!" This week Jess and Andrew are joined by the all around cool person Rachel Chan talk about Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil classic staple of Broadway "Miss Saigon!" They chat about the more recent productions, the show's controversial history, and much more! Don't miss out! Links: Watch "Miss Saigon!" Check out Emily's Twitter & Youtube Social Media: Our WEBSITE Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals W/ Cheese on...
Aug 01, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 48
"We're just girls who cain't say no!" This week Jess and Andrew are joined by the incredible Emily Clark of the video series Stealing Focus to talk about Rogers and Hammerstein's classic staple of Broadway "Oklahoma!" They chat about what it's like to see the newest revival of the show live, the songs, how well the show has aged, and much much more. Don't miss out! Links: Watch "Oklahoma!" Social Media: Our WEBSITE Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals W/ Che...
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 47
"There's a War going on somewhere out there, and Angelina is also here!!" This week Jess and Andrew are joined by the incredible Angelina Meehan (of Lindsay Ellis) to talk about Dave Malloy's absolutely incredible and jaw dropping Musical "Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812." They chat about what it's like to see the show live, the songs, and the incredible work of Dave Malloy, Rachel Chavkin and the entire company. Links: Watch "Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812" Social Media...
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Jess sits down with the absolutely wonderful, hilarious, endearing, talented and awesome Raquel Cion. The singer who will be celebrating her 50th birthday with the music of David Bowie! Listen toher talk to to Jess about her career, her humor, and her life. It's a joy More Info: Raquel Cion & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Concert! Half a century ago, on the eve of those spaceboys’ first steps on the moon, Raquel Cion was 'born [she] was!' We’re 'commencing countdown' by recreating and pay...
Jul 17, 2019•38 min
Jess sits down with the absolutely kind, endearing, talented and awesome Paul Gordon. The composer of such incredible musicals as Daddy Long Legs, No One Called Ahead, Jane Eyre, and Emma! He talks about how he started in the musical theatre world, his influences, developing every one of his major musicals, and tons more. Be sure to listen, then download every one of Paul Gordon's musicals. Links: Check out Paul's Website Watch "No One Called Ahead" Social Media: Our WEBSITE Musicals with Cheese...
Jul 15, 2019•53 min
"Dear John!" This week Jess and Andrew talk about Paul Gordon's Angelic Musical "No One Called Ahead." They chat about the musical theatre structure, the songs, and the dark comedy of No One Called Ahead to hilarious results. Links: Watch "No One Called Ahead" Social Media: Our WEBSITE 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 Use our Affiliate Link Learn more about your ad choices...
Jul 11, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 45
C-C-C'mon! C-C-C'mon! This week Jess and Andrew are joined by the incredible Videomaker Miss Nightmare to talk about Joe Iconis' Sci Fi Teen Comedy Be More Chill. There is intelligent talk about the Squip's symbolism, questions about lyrics, and an overall love of the show. Also there was a quiz show at the end! C-C-C'mon! Links: Listen to "Be More Chill" Social Media: Our WEBSITE Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals W/ Cheese on Instagram Jess on Instagram ...
Jul 04, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 44
This week Jess and Andrew are joined by the incredible Podcaster Kirk Hamilton of the "Strong Songs" Podcast to talk about Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's masterpiece Jesus Christ Superstar. There is intelligent music talk, a quiz show, and much love shared within this episode. It's not to be missed! Links: Listen to "Jesus Christ Superstar" Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals W/ Cheese on Instagram Jess on Instagram Email us at musicalthea...
Jun 28, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 43
This week Jess & Andrew embrace their Southern side and try to help secure the release of an innocent man. They also talk about Jason Robert Brown's first professional Broadway musical "Parade"-- they talk about the songs, the darker storytelling, and much much more in this darker leaning episode. Links: Listen to "Parade" 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...
Jun 21, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 42
This week Jess & Andrew embrace their inner salesman and try do dupe a small town into giving over their funds for a boys band. They also talk about "The Music Man"-- they talk about the songs, the comedic timing, and much much more in this fun-filled episode. Links: Listen to "The Music Man" 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 Use our Affiliate Link Learn m...
Jun 14, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 41
This week Jess & Andrew Finish the Hat with Tommy of Musical Theatre Mash. They talk about the numerous Tommy's controversial opinions on the musical, Andrew's general displeasure with the story's structure, and Jess' undying love for this awesome musical. Come at us haters as we Put it Together and Finish the Hat! Links: Listen to "Sunday in the Park with George" Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals W/ Cheese on Instagram Jess on Instagram...
Jun 07, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 40
This week Jess & Andrew take a trip under the sea with Tony Goldmark of Some Jerk with a Camera and chat about FINDING NEMO THE MUSICAL! They talk about the show's placement in in the theme park makes no sense, the songwriter's Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Bobby Lopez and how they've gone on to do better things since, and whether songs can streamline or slow down a truncated storyline. Just keep Swimming into this podcast folks! Links: Listen to "Finding Nemo the Musical" Social Media: Musical...
May 31, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 39
This week Jess & Andrew look back at Jason Robert Brown's classic musical "The Last Five Years" -- they chat about how the backward chronology adds to the story, Brown's notoriety, the way the story represents the source inspirations, and Wayne the Snake. You simply can't do better than that! Check it out! Links: Listen to "Hadestown" Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals W/ Cheese on Instagram Jess on Instagram Email us at musicaltheatreliv...
May 24, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Jess was given the opportunity to talk to the incredibly talented and incredibly kind Lulu Fall-- known for her performances in Broadway's "Hair," "Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812," and "Hadestown." In this interview Lulu talks about her incredible journey to the stage, her creative drive, typecasting in theatre, and many more wonderful things. So please, give it a listen! Links: Check out Lulu's website Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter M...
May 20, 2019•36 min
This week Jess & Andrew head WAY DOWN to CHEESEYTOWN with the incredible returning guest CHRISTI ESTERLE of MUSICAL HELL. They talk about the numerous Tony Awards the show is nominated for, the bombastic energetic music, the wonderful performance by Amber Gray, Patrick Page, and Eva Noblezada, and how the show has changed from its original 2016 New York Theatre Workshop performance. Links: Listen to "Hadestown" Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter M...
May 17, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 37
This week Jess & Andrew inflict themselves with the WORST Muppet film ever made-- the "Muppet Wizard of Oz." They talk about how every aspect of this film is painful, ill-fitting, and completely inappropriate for families. They get shockingly angry about this kid's film, and in all honesty, I'm a little angry as I write this description. Jim Henson would not appreciate this, and neither would L. Frank Baum. This is not very good, so let's experience pain with them. Also, Michael Giacchino wr...
May 10, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 36
This week Jess & Andrew talk about the classically controversial musical by Rogers & Hammerstein-- Carousel. They discuss the value of Billy Bigelow as a character, which romance is more relatable, whether or not the incredible music makes up for the problematic material in the story. Links: Listen to "Carousel" 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 Use ou...
May 03, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Check out this BONUS episode where Jess talks to the incredible Andrew Lippa, the Composer lyricist of The Adams Family Musical, Big Fish the Musical, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, The Wild Party, and many many more. It's a great interview and definitely not to be missed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2019•44 min
You better save up, or else it's a trip to URINETOWN. This week Jess & Andrew are joined by the incomparable Joey Richter of Starkid fame to talk about Urinetown. They chat about Joey's history with musical theatre, his past involvement in this show, why the show stands the test of time. Also, lots of talk about Pee. Links: Listen to "Urinetown" Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Joey Richter on Twitter Joey Richter's Website Starkid's Youtube Mus...
Apr 26, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 34
I had a dream! A dream of the incredible Christina Bianco joining Jess & Andrew to talk about Gypsy! They chat about the show's misnomer of a title, whether Mama Rose is a monster, and who played the best Mama Rose-- it's a show worthy of vaudeville so don't miss out on the fun and give it a listen! Links: Listen to "Gypsy" Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Christina Bianco on Twitter Christina's Website Christina's Youtube Musicals W/ Cheese on ...
Apr 19, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Links: Listen to "The Transformational Grammar of the Institutional Glorybowl Part III: Institute_Institut" Watch the show here Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Gelsey Bell on Twitter Gelsey's Website Gelsey's Instagram Musicals W/ Cheese on Instagram Jess on Instagram Email us at musicaltheatrelives@gmail.com Use our Affiliate Link Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 12, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 32
It's Eggs! This week Jess & Andrew are joined by the endlessly charming Katie Lynch from Backstage Bite to talk about "Something Rotten." In this episode they talk about the lyrics, how the jokes are constructed, why high schoolers hate Shakespeare, and whether or not Jess is a snob. It's a fun show and an awesome time was had by all. Links: Listen to "Something Rotten" Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Katie Lynch on Twitter Katie's Website Kati...
Apr 05, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 31
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Apr 01, 2019•20 min
Six inches forward and five inches back! This week Jess & Andrew cover John Cameron Mitchell's masterpiece "Hedwig & the Angry Inch." The duo talk about it's frank depiction of a botched sex change operation, the amazing music, and the adaptation to film and how the metaphorical elements innate in the content translates. It's a blast to listen to, so tune in. Links: Listen to Hedwig & the Angry Inch Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Music...
Mar 29, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 30
