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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This week on Before the Downbeat, Maris and Mackenzie are getting a gimmick and some chow mein as they discuss the musical Gypsy: A Musical Fable! Maris and Mackenzie debate if the divisive song 'Little Lamb' is truly necessary for the show or if it should be cut. They explore where the line is between cute and annoying regarding June and her musical numbers. Plus discover which Rose and Herbie duet was almost cut from the show during out of town tryouts.

All of this and an egg roll for Mr. Goldstone in this all new episode!

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Next Friday on Before the Downbeat Mackenzie and Maris return to the Sondheim canon to discuss the musical Gypsy! Hear them analyze the character of Rose and why she is such a coveted role in the musical theatre canon. They discuss the reconciliation ending of the show and if it's necessary for the piece. Plus find out which actress Maris and Mackenzie think was the best Rose.

All of this and Caroline the cow on next Friday's all new episode!

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This week on Before the Downbeat, Maris and Mackenzie are feeding the bird with their bags full of crumbs as they discuss the musical Mary Poppins! Discover if Maris would rather play Mary or Mrs. Banks! They explore why the addition of the villainous Miss Andrew doesn't quite work for the show in their opinion. Plus discover which Beatle almost composed the score the stage show!

All of this and a chim chiminey, chim chim cher-oo in this all new episode!

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Next Friday on Before the Downbeat it's a jolly holiday as Mackenzie and Maris head over to 17 Cherry Tree Lane to discuss the musical Mary Poppins! Hear Maris discuss her personal history growing up in the U.K. with this famous literary character. They break down the differences between this musical adaption and the award winning film and debate if all the changes were for the best. Plus find out which songs from the film almost made it into the stage production.

All of this and a spoon full of sugar on next Friday's all new episode!

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This week on Before the Downbeat, Maris and Mackenzie are busy gambling on horse races, rolling dice, and drinking dulce de leches in Cuba while also discussing the musical Guys and Dolls! Discover if Maris enjoyed playing a Save-a-Soul Mission girl or a Hot Box doll when she performed in this musical twice! They explore why Michael Kidd had the right choreographic style for this piece. Plus find out which iconic songs from the show were almost cut during out of town try outs!

All of this and a bad, bad cold in this all new episode!

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