The journey to Before the Downbeat's holiday movie musical review has begun. Last year Autumn and Mackenzie had planned to review the remake of West Side Story however COVID-19 had other plans. So instead now it's happening this holiday season. The marketing campaign for the film kicked off on Sunday night at the 93rd Academy Awards with the release of the teaser trailer for this film. So now join host Mackenzie as he dives in and gives his thoughts on the trailer and his thoughts on this remake overall.

Head over to our YouTube page to watch part 2 of this review where Mackenzie does a shot by shot break down of this trailer. 

Next week Mackenzie and Autumn along with returning guest Jessica Maxwell are wading back into the rock musical genre to discuss the mental health musical Next to Normal! Hear them dissect and debate the complex character of Diana and if her actions in this musical are justified. They examine the concept of the character Gabe and then discover if Autumn, who is a novice to this piece, thinks this musical is worthy of its critically acclaimed title. 

All of this plus a music box and some family photos on next Friday's all new episode of the podcast!

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This Autumn and Mackenzie set sail and explore the nautical musical Anything Goes along side Marlis Schweitzer. Together they talk all about the cultural impact of this musical. They break down the different versions of this musical.  Plus find out the wild history the causes the creative team to a massive rewrite of the script.

All of this plus a game of strip poker with public enemy 13 on this Friday's all new episode of the podcast!

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Next week Autumn and Mackenzie are hitting the high seas along side Mackenzie's former professor and Autumn's college Marlis Schweitzer as they discuss the Cole Porter musical Anything Goes. Together they break down some of the most classic songs of the Broadway canon. They examine how this musical still has relevance today and listen to Marlis delve into a queer reading of the lyrics and book this musical. Plus find out which Broadway diva this trio thinks best performed the role of Reno Sweeney.

All of this plus a Gabriel's horn on next weeks episode on the podcast!

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This week Mackenzie and Autumn breaking opening the windows and a bottle of raspberry cordial as they discuss the Canadian musical Anne of Green Gables! Hear them discuss why this red haired orphan has had such an impact on them but also the entire world. They break down the complex character of Marilla. Then discover how both Mackenzie and Autumn's are connected to the world of Avonlea.

All of this plus a cone of ice cream and a broken school slate on this Friday's all new episode of the podcast!

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Next week Autumn and Mackenzie are letting their Canadian roots shine as they discuss the quintessential Canadian musical Anne of Green Gables. They do a compare and contrast between this musical and the other famous red haired orphan musical Annie. They explain why this musical is the perfect representation of Canada. Plus find out which CBC’s Over the Rainbow contestant recently played the titular role.

All of this plus a dress with puffed sleeves on next weeks episode on the podcast!

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This week Mackenzie, Autumn, and friend of the podcast Lynn Slotkin continue their exploration of the Rodgers and Hammerstein canon as they travel to Bali Ha'i to discuss the wartime musical South Pacific! Hear this trio discuss why this character of Nellie Forbush far more complex and isn't simply a character battling her internalized racial prejudice. They praise and explore the most critiqued song of the show You've Got to Be Carefully Taught and how it was both a timely and unfortunately timeless message about racism. Then discover what iconic song from the musical made Autumn's cut or skip list.

All of this plus a cockeyed optimist and some enchanted evening on this Friday's all new episode of the podcast!

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Next week Autumn and Mackenzie are heading south all the way to the islands of the south pacific with friend of the podcast and reviewer Lynn Slotkin as they discuss the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. They discuss why this particular R&H musical has not been revived as often as others in the canon. They examine how this musical is the perfect case study into why these R&H musicals have such a timely and timeless quality about them. Plus find out what shady historical event has changed Autumn's perspective on Rodgers and Hammerstein and if it will jade her perception of them and their work going forward. 

All of this plus a boars tooth bracelet from Bali Ha'i on next weeks the podcast!

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This week Mackenzie and Autumn journey on in their Model T as they discuss the turn of the century musical Ragtime! Hear them discuss why this musical should have won Best Musical over The Lion King. They sing the praises of the late great Marin Mazzie who originated the role of Mother. Find out why both Mackenzie and Autumn agree that this musical deserves a movie musical adaptation and who they could cast in it.

All of this plus two ships passing at a distance, through the darkness on this Friday's all new episode of the podcast!

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Next week it's time to head back to the turn of the 20th century and discuss one of Autumn's favourite musicals Ragtime! Join Autumn and Mackenzie as they discuss why this epic musical is better than similar 1990s musical Titanic. Plus they break down why this musical deserves more praise and recognition by the theatre community. Plus find out which original Broadway cast member Autumn worked with at the Shaw Festival.

All of this plus a working Ford Model T next Friday on the podcast!

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