Enjoy the latest episode of our review miniseries of the musical tv show 'Galavant'! Join Mackenzie and the Cup of Hemlocks Co-Artistic Producer Ryan Borochovitz as they head out and celebrate two balls. They breakdown the Fiddler on the Roof connections that are found in this episode. They explore if the episodic nature of the past two episodes works or if these episodes should have been combined and given a more serialized format. Plus find out if they feel there are one to many eunuch jokes in this episode!

All this and a jackass in a fancy metal can in this all new episode!

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As we prepare to release the last 7 episodes of season 5 we are bringing you our next review miniseries which is all about the musical tv show 'Galavant'! Join Mackenzie and the Cup of Hemlocks Co-Artistic Producer Ryan Borochovitz as they join a jousting contest. They breakdown the first of many surprise star cameo appearances this series will feature. They explore their complex feelings on how this show portrays traditional masculinity. Plus hear what they think of the portrait of Gareth's mother. Stay tune for more episode reviews!

All this and we're off on a hero's journey out where adventure lies
on a quest the poets will sing about in this all new episode!

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As we prepare to release the last 7 episodes of season 5 we are bringing you our next review miniseries which is all about the musical tv show 'Galavant'! Join Mackenzie and the Cup of Hemlocks Co-Artistic Producer Ryan Borochovitz has they begin their journey into this musical comedy. They breakdown the surprising plot twists of the episode. All the musical easter eggs that Alan Menken left in the big title song of the series. Plus they explain why the 'villain song' "She'll be Mine" is far more complex than viewers realized. Stay tune for more episode reviews!

All this and an epic, wild, a real butt-clencher in this all new review miniseries!

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As we prepare to introduce you to our other permanent cohost and put the final touches on the back 7 episodes of season 5 we have special treat for you! Starting this Friday it's a huzzah and tally-ho as @mackenzie_horner and @cohtheatre's Ryan Borochovitz attend the tale of Galavant! Join these two as they do a deep dive into this underrated gem of a tv musical show. They break down the very hummable songs and track if and when this show found it's footing and proper formula. Plus they will debate if this show is really about Galavant or King Richard.

All this and some cojones out to there on this all new review miniseries that starts this Friday!

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This week on Before the Downbeat, Maris and Mackenzie are heeding the alluring call of the lullaby of Broadway as they discuss the musical 42nd Street! Maris and Mackenzie discuss the difficulties of remounting a musical with source material almost a century old. They explore how this piece's songs are actually secondary to the dances which are the main selling feature of the show . Plus discover which song was hardest to do tech wise according to Maris's recollections of her time performing in this musical.

All of this and the beat of dancing feet in this all new episode!

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Next Friday on Before the Downbeat Mackenzie and Maris are breaking out their tap shoes and shuffling off to Buffalo to discuss the musical 42nd Street! Hear them discuss their love for tap dancing. They breakdown and give their thoughts on producer David Merrick's unconventional publicity practices. Plus find out which character Maris portrayed when she performed in this nostalgic musical.

All of this and some shadow waltzing on next Friday's all new episode!

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This week on Before the Downbeat, Maris and Mackenzie are diving into the world of cinema Italiano as they discuss the musical Nine! Maris and Mackenzie discuss the power and uniqueness of this musical's iconic overture. They explore how this piece reflects and parallels the pressures artist put on themselves to achieve their next great hit. Plus discover how they correlate this musical in a strange way to the career of Andrew Lloyd Webber

All of this and a call from the Vatican in this all new episode!

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Next Friday on Before the Downbeat Mackenzie and Maris are heading to Italy to step behind the film camera to discuss the musical Nine! Hear them discuss how they think this musical balances having a large female cast countered by the fact the musical is told predominantly from the male gaze. They discuss which songs that were cut from the movie musical should have been included. Plus find out if they think Guido Contini is a good character.

All of this and some Germans at the spa on next Friday's all new episode!

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This week on Before the Downbeat, Maris and Mackenzie are wrestle with a goat as they discuss the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! Maris and Mackenzie discuss their own wildest and most recent dreams. They explore this musical's score to find the musical motifs that Lloyd Webber will expand on in his later musicals. Plus discover which performer who has played Joseph has been their favourite.

All of this and a dazzling coat of many colours that was red and yellow and green and brown and scarlet and black and ochre and peach and ruby and olive and violet and fawn and lilac and gold and chocolate and mauve and cream and crimson and silver and rose and azure and lemon and russet and grey and purple and white and pink and orange and red and yellow and green and brown and scarlet and black and ochre and peach and ruby and olive and violet and fawn and lilac and gold and chocolate and mauve and cream and crimson and silver and rose and azure and lemon and russet and grey and purple and white and pink and orange and blue in this all new episode!

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Next Friday on Before the Downbeat Mackenzie and Maris are breaking out their bibles and heading into the Book of Genesis to discuss the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! Hear them discuss what most performers who portray Joseph miss about the role. They discuss whether they prefer to have a male or female performer in the role of the Narrator. Plus find out if they are excited by the news of a movie musical adaptation being is in the works.

All of this and some dreams about stalks of corn and cows on next Friday's all new episode!

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