Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast

By Mackenzie Horner

Welcome to Before the Downbeat, a podcast hosted by Mackenzie Horner alongside cohosts Scott Hurst and Maris Lyons! Together on a bimonthly basis they will be talking all a musical and its creative te... more

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April 15, 2022 My Fair Lady Promo
Next Friday on Before the Downbeat it's the penultimate episode of Season 4 and Autumn is back from her directorial adventures! So join these two anglophiles as they head to Covent Garden and discuss the musical where the English learn to speak My Fair Lady! Hear these two explore the potential troublesome character of Henry Higgins and if his misogynistic views prevent this piece from continuing to be performed. They debate if Julie Andrews should have been cast as Eliza in the film version over Audrey Hepburn. Plus hear their thoughts on if there is a romantic connection between Eliza and Henry.

All of this and a trip to Ascot on next Friday's all new episode!

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April 08, 2022 Remastered Ep.16-Chicago
With Autumn currently away managing her production of Rent this week we are still on our brief hiatus and revisiting our Remastering Project. For our latest instalment, we decided to revisit the second episode from season 2 all about the musical where they both reached for the gun Chicago! Enjoy this reedited the episode with fixed the sound quality too!
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1h 39min
April 01, 2022 Remastered Ep.28-Rent
As Autumn is away opening her production of Rent this week we are taking a brief hiatus and revisiting our Remastering Project. For our latest instalment we felt it was quite fitting to revisit our season 2 finale episode which is none other the bohemian musical Rent! Enjoy this reedited the episode with fixed the sound quality too!
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2h 10min
March 25, 2022 55. Legally Blonde
This Friday on Before the Downbeat Jessica and Mackenzie are perfecting their bend and snap as they cross examine and discuss the pink and blonde musical Legally Blonde! Hear them deep dive into court room proceedings and debate if certain trial songs are necessary. They converse about the role the Greek Chorus plays in the musical and if they are necessary. Plus find out which song Jessica has had a turn of heart on.

All of this and a package from Kyle the UPS guy in this all new episode!

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1h 35min
March 18, 2022 Legally Blonde Promo
Next Friday on Before the Downbeat Autumn is away directing a production of Rent so Mackenzie and returning guest cohost Jessica Maxwell head to Harvard Law School and discuss the energetic and wholesome musical Legally Blonde! Hear these two long time friends deep dive into the challenges of properly playing character of Elle Woods. They attempt to figure out why this musical was more successful in the West End than on Broadway. Plus hear them pitch new songs ideas including one for the character Vivienne.

All of this and some blood in the water on next Friday's all new episode!

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March 11, 2022 54. The King and I
This Friday on Before the Downbeat Autumn and Mackenzie are in a puzzlement as they discuss the complicated musical The King and I! Hear them deep dive into the complexities of the character of The King. They converse about how the issues coming together and finding common understanding are even more resonate today. Plus they debate about the iconic dance number 'Shall We Dance'.

All of this while they whistle a happy tune in this all new episode!

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1h 52min
March 04, 2022 The King and I Promo
Next Friday on Before the Downbeat Autumn and Mackenzie are heading into the East and back into the Rodgers and Hammerstein canon to discuss musical The King and I! Hear these two discuss the complexities of this piece from how it was adapted to the controversial casting ideas for the role of the King to how this musical depicts the Asian culture. They debate whether the social messages in this musical are strong and told well enough to warrant the show being revived again. Plus, hear about Autumn's performance history in this show.

All of this and late night sensual polka on next Friday's all new episode!

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February 25, 2022 53. Bye Bye Birdie
This Friday on Before the Downbeat Autumn and Mackenzie head to the Ed Sullivan Show as they discuss the 'Rosie' musical Bye Bye Birdie! Hear them deep dive into the cyclical cycle of generational conflict this musical presents. They converse about Albert' mother issues. Plus they explore how and if this musical can be modernized.

All of this and a teaching position in Pumpkin Falls in this all new episode!

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1h 28min
February 18, 2022 Bye Bye Birdie Promo
Next Friday on Before the Downbeat Autumn and Mackenzie the classic rock and roll musical Bye Bye Birdie! Hear these two reminisce about their time performing in this Americana musical. They debate if this musical can be adapted for modern day or if this piece has to remain set in the past. Plus, Autumn gives her thoughts on if Conrad Birdie is guilty of the crime he's accused of at the end of the musical .

All of this and an english teacher's wife on next Friday's all new episode!

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February 11, 2022 52. The Last Five Years
This Friday on Before the Downbeat Autumn and Mackenzie head to couples therapy for a tumultuous session where they break down Jason Robert Brown musical The Last Five Years! Hear Autumn make the case for why Jamie's cheating is not as bad as Mackenzie thinks it is. They converse about whether this musical is better than Brown's earlier musical 'Parade'. Plus they give their thoughts on the legal battle that surround this musical.

All of this as they are climbing up hill in this all new episode!

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1h 32min

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