"Nothing ever happen underground in Louisiana" This week Jess & Andrew take a look at 'Caroline or Change' They chat about how the proper way to tell a story about specific cultures, and a ton of other stuff. Don't miss out! 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...
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 78
"I'm waiting for life to begin" This week Jess & Andrew take a look at "Once on this Island" They chat about how these gods affect the island, the incredible revival production of this show, and how we wish more musicals were more like this. Don't miss out on this episode, because it's a ton of fun. 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 Aff...
Feb 20, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 77
"The lord works in mysterious ways..." This week Jess & Andrew take a look at "The Color Purple" They chat about how dark the content within this musical is, how the story was adapted from the original book, and much more-- don't miss out! 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...
Feb 13, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 76
"Ease on down the road..." This week Jess & Andrew take a look at "The Wiz The Super Soul Musical "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" They chat about Jess' relationship with the show from high school, whether or not the trio of heroes would survive without Dorthy, and of course-- the muppets. 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 ...
Feb 06, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 75
"If you can find me I'm here..." This week Jess & Andrew take a look at the forgotten masterpiece "Evening Primrose" by Stephen Sondheim. They chat about Marvel Movies, the shoddy capture of this musical on celluloid, and so much more, don't miss out on the Sondheim-ey goodness! 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 mor...
Jan 30, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 74
"Don't Cry for Me Argentina" This week Jess & Andrew take a look at "Evita" by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. They chat about politics, whether or not Evita is redeemable, and the bias that the writers went into the show with. 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/adchoi...
Jan 23, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Jess & Andrew answer a few of your questions, check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 20, 2020•39 min
"Pretty Funny..." This week Jess & Andrew take a look at "Dogfight" by Pasek and Paul. They chat about Vietnam, whether or not these characters are redeemable, and eating Brendan Fraser's Fecal discharge. It's a fun time for everyone. 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/a...
Jan 16, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 72
"Let the Memory live again!" This week Jess & Andrew take a look at "Cats" by Andrew Lloyd Webber. A musical about cats in an essay writing contest about who gets permission to die ... But Skimbleshanks is thicc thoo. This is the fourth longest running broadway show of all time. No wonder this art form doesn't get any dang respect. 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 musicalt...
Jan 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 71
"The Sun'll come out tomorrow!" This week Jess & Andrew take a look at "Annie" by Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. Andrew talks about how much he hates orphans and Jess tries to defend a few of the songs. Get ready folks. This is also our longest episode. 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 choic...
Jan 02, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 70
"Look down! LOOK DOWN! You'll always be a slave!" This week Jess & Andrew take a look at"Les Misérables" by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, and Herbert Kretzmer. They gush at this near perfect musical, and of course Muppetize it. This is also our longest episode. 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 Li...
Dec 27, 2019•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 69
"Thank you very much! Thank you VERY much!" This week Jess & Andrew chat about "Scrooge" from Leslie Bricusse. They are joined by the incredible Emily Clark of Stealing Focus, and her wonderful brother Cody to talk about this charming 1970 classic. Don't miss out! 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...
Dec 19, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 68
"RATATATATATA!TAH!" This week Jess & Andrew chat about "A Christmas Carol" from Alan Menken. They defend this ignored masterpiece of cheese and sentiment as every forgotten holiday classic should be defended. Listen and hear the sincerity in their voices! 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....
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 67
"Refresh Refresh Refresh!" This week Jess and Andrew chat about both "Octet" from Dave Malloy. They get into an in depth talk about whether they truly believe technology is a positive or negative thing for modern society, and bring up a lot of personal anecdotes to make their points clear. It's a fun filled episode! 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.co...
Dec 06, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 66
"So much for our ever after!" This week Jess and Andrew chat about both "Bare: A Pop Opera" and "Bare the Musical" Honestly, they're pretty critical throughout the entire episode, so be ready for some pedantic whining.. So dive into this episode and learn some stuff about "Bare!" 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 a...
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Jess sits down to interview Actor, Playwright, and all around badass Sarah Elizabeth Grace! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 25, 2019•32 min
"This world will remember us!" This week Jess and Andrew chat about the Frank Wildhorn Broadway flop “Bonne & Clyde!” Don’t worry Fanboys and fangirls, they spend the entire episode defending this musical. So dive into this episode and learn some stuff about Bonnie & Clyde! Links: Listen to "Shrek the Musical" 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....
Nov 21, 2019•59 min•Season 1Ep. 64
"It's a Big Bright Beautiful World!" This week Jess and Andrew chat about the vulgar, cynical, and emotionally engaging musical adaptation of "Shrek" creatively entitled "Shrek The Musical." They chat about Onions, farts, and love-- don't miss out on the fun! Links: Listen to "Shrek the Musical" 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 L...
Nov 14, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 63
"Put on your Sunday Clothes!" This week Jess and Andrew are joined by the absolutely incredible and fantastic Adam Wachter. They chat about the classic golden age musical "Hello Dolly!" Also, they bring up fisting... Things did fall off the rails more than once, but you should listen anyway. Links: Listen to "Hello Dolly!" 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@g...
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 62
What's your damage Heather!" This week Jess and Andrew dive into the musical adaptation of the 1980's classic "Heathers." Where they mostly talk about why musical theatre is the true art form that content can thrive without fear of being censored, toned down, or compromised. Also, they chat about 7/11, Corn Nuts, and Candy Stores. Links: Listen to "Heathers" Social Media: Our WEBSITE Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals W/ Cheese on Instagram Jess on Instagr...
Oct 31, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Jess is joined by Composer and Book writer Anthony King where they chat about his work, the creation of Beetlejuice the Musical, and his advice for up and coming theatre workers. This is an incredible bonus episode, and is not to be missed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 28, 2019•31 min
"We'll make you say our name!" This week Jess and Andrew dive into the musical adaptation of the 1980's classic "Beetlejuice." Honestly, they just gush about how incredible this musical is, and bond over how effectively the story is told and how shockingly emotional the musical about the "ghost with the most" truly is. It is not to be missed kids! Links: Listen to "Beetlejuice" Social Media: Our WEBSITE Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals W/ Cheese on Insta...
Oct 24, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 60
"I am not a common man!" This week Jess and Andrew dive into Duncan Sheik's musical adaptation of American Psycho. They talk about what a dumpster fire the musical is, how much potential the concept had, what the show did right, and what they would do if they were to helm an American Psycho adaptation. Check it out, or we'll chop you up while listening to Huey Lewis and the News! Links: Listen to "American Psycho" Social Media: Our WEBSITE Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew o...
Oct 17, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 59
"What a feeling of being alive!" This week Jess and Andrew dive into the Frank Wildhorn Musical theatre blockbuster "Jekyll and Hyde" the Musical. We talk about how the source material doesn't lend itself to a musical, the less than effective musical choices, and just how overall baffling. Links: Listen to "Jekyll and Hyde!" 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...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 58
"Everything's as if we never said goodbye!" This week Jess & Andrew are joined by the absolutely incredible Caitlin Bitzegaio. The trio come together to cover Andrew Lloyd Webber's complicated and tumultuous Hollywood musical "Sunset Boulevard." Social Media: Our WEBSITE Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Caitlin on Twitter Shrew-Ed: A One Shrew Show Toxic Masculinity: The Musical Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals W/ Cheese on Instagram Jess on Instagram Email us at musicaltheatrelives...
Oct 04, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 57
"Stop the clocks!" This week Jess & Andrew are joined by J. Collis-- author of "Boho Days." The trio come together to cover Jonathan Larson's autobiographical rock muscial "Tick... Tick... BOOM!" They chat about the musical stylings, Larson's history as a composer, and much more! Don't miss out! Links: Listen to "Tick Tick Boom!" Social Media: Our WEBSITE Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Boho Days Book on Twitter Buy Boho Days Book now! Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals W/ Cheese on ...
Sep 27, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 56
"There was someone in the Tree!" This week Jess & Andrew cover Stephen Sondheim and Hal Prince's disregarded classic "Pacific Overture" They chatted about the musicals' cultural relevance, the incredible music, and the storytelling style it takes on. Note: The words spoken in this podcast are the opinions of those in the show, and does not reflect any other organizations they may be affiliated with. Links: Listen to "Pacific Overtures" Social Media: Our WEBSITE Musicals with Cheese on Twitte...
Sep 20, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Jess is joined by Composer and Podcaster Joel B. New where they chat about his work, his upcoming cabaret reading of his musical, his influences, Joel's Podcast, and so much more. This interview is so much fun, and is not to be missed! Buy tickets to Joel's show here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 16, 2019•29 min
"I could have danced all night!" This week Jess & Andrew cover the screen and stage classic "My Fair Lady." They chatted about the musicals' innate misogyny, the relationship between Higgins and Pickering, and the overall quality of story and song throughout the musical. It is not to be missed! Links: Watch "My Fair Lady!" 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 musicaltheatreliv...
Sep 12, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 54
"Hello!" This week Jess & Andrew cover Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez's raunchy Mormon musical "The Book of Mormon!" They chat about their favorite gags, the darker material inherit in the content, and the best songs. Hasa Diga Ebowaii! Links: Watch "Book of Mormon!" 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...
Sep 06, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 53
