This Friday on Before the Downbeat while Autumn is away Mackenzie and audio magician and returning guest Teni Brant break out their comic book collections and discuss the mishandled rock super hero musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark! Hear these two debate the character of Arachne and if she is necessary. They breakdown down the creative choices of this musical and what characters from the comics translated best from page to stage. Plus hear about Teni's design concepts for his version of this musical.

All of this and a rant against the wall crawler by J. Jonah Jameson on this Friday's all new episode!

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Next Friday on Before the Downbeat Autumn is still away so Mackenzie is joined by friend, audio magician and returning guest Teni Brant! Together they geek out and discuss the super hero debacle of a musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark! Hear these two friends deep dive into the world of comics and the turbulent production history of this musical disaster. They breakdown how both plots for this musical don't honour or do justice to the legacy and character history of Spider-Man. Plus Mackenzie and Teni reveal who their favourite superhero is.

All of this and some very ridiculous acrobatic stunts on next Friday's all new episode!

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This Friday on Before the Downbeat while Autumn is still away Mackenzie and his wonderful theatre friend Katie Miller let their hair down and let the sunshine in as they  discuss the hippie musical Hair! These two dive deep into the lyrics and explain how the lyrics are supported by the score. They explore whether this show still has the same impact when not seen live. Plus discover which iconic song made Mackenzie's skip list.

All of this plus some pleading for some clean air on this Friday's all new episode!

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Next Friday on Before the Downbeat while Autumn is still away Mackenzie is joined by his wonderful theatre friend Katie Miller! Together they enter the age of Aquarius as they discuss the concept rock musical Hair! These two break down the iconic nude scene and discuss what it was like for Katie to perform and do this particular scene back when she performed in Hair.  They explore why this musicals still proves to be so popular. Plus hear about the turbulent production history this creative team experience while trying to mount the original broadway production.

All of this and some draft card burning on next Friday's all new episode!

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This week on Before the Downbeat Mackenzie and special guest co-host and the Elphaba to Mackenzie's Glinda Jessica Maxwell are revisiting their youth and discussing the angsty coming of age musical Spring Awakening! Hear these two long time friends from portable 303 converse over whether the angst of this musical still connects with the youth today. They debate this musicals score and if it needs to be written to provide more depth and struggle. Plus hear about Jessica's experiences seeing this show live.

All of this plus some surprise audience plants on this week's all new episode!

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Next Friday on Before the Downbeat while Autumn is still away Mackenzie is joined this time by friend and returning guest turned co-host Jessica Maxwell! Together they head to Germany and discuss the angsty teen rock musical Spring Awakening! Hear these two long time friends  debate if the score properly reflects teenage angst or if it blows its proverbial load too soon. They explore whether they can still relate to a musical that is geared toward a more youth audience. Plus hear about the time Jessica met a member of this musical creative team

All of this and some future Glee stars on next Friday's all new episode!

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This week on Before the Downbeat Mackenzie and guest co-host Jillian Robinson are breaking out puppets and discussing the adult musical comedy Avenue Q! Hear these two friends  converse over whether this musical rightful deserved to win the Tony Award for Best Musical over Wicked and why puppets make tackling some of these difficult adult topics easier. Plus hear their pitches for a sequel musical for Avenue Q.

All of this plus a set of new building keys on next Friday's all new episode!

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Next Friday on Before the Downbeat Mackenzie along with guest co-host Jillian Robinson head to New York and discuss the puppet musical comedy Avenue Q! Hear these two friends  debate if all the jokes and comedic elements of the show still fit in towards more PC aware world. They explore the power of puppetry and find out how they'd adapt this musical for a modern audience.

All of this plus a B.A. in English on next Friday's all new episode!

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This week on Before the Downbeat marks the first in series of episodes where Autumn will be away on a theatre contract. But never fear Autumn and Mackenzie have some great content planned for you in the meantime. So sit back and enjoy as Mackenzie and guest cohost Graeme McClelland do a deep dive review of the latest movie musical to hit the big screen Dear Evan Hansen. Hear these two give their thoughts on Ben Platts casting, why they think this film didn't translate well from stage to screen, and  what they think of the new songs. Plus find out

what simple fixes they would do to help improve the story.

All of this plus an awkward dinner with the Murphy family!

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This week on Before the Downbeat Autumn and Mackenzie are hanging out with the Peanuts gang while starring at the clouds and discussing Snoopy! The Musical! Hear these two reveal their favourite Peanuts character. They explain why this musical while not having the best book still has important messages to impart to both adults and kids. Plus find out how Autumn thinks the upcoming reworking of the book should tackle Peppermint Patty.

All of this plus a manuscript submission to Playbeagle on this Friday's all new episode!

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