Next Friday on Before the Downbeat it's the oldest established, permanent floating, Crap game in New York and our latest episode all about Guys and Dolls! Hear Maris and Mackenzie discuss why this musical is so beloved after all these years. hey debate whether Miss Adelaide was right to wait for Nathan Detroit. Plus find out why the character of Nathan has so few songs.

All of this and a bushel and a peck on next Friday's all new episode!

Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages.

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

This Friday on Before the Downbeat it's the long awaited premiere episode of season 5. For this episode the new pairing of Maris and Mackenzie break out their leg warmers and discuss the musical that is a singular sensation A Chorus Line! Hear them break down the evolution of the character of Cassie. They explore the impact teachers have on our education journey. Plus find out which Bond theme song the shows composer Marvin Hamlisch wrote!

All of this and what we did for love in this all new episode!

Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages.

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Next Friday on Before the Downbeat it's the long awaited premiere season episode of Season 5! So join the inaugural outing of this new pairing of Maris and Mackenzie. Together they head into world of 1970s New York and step up to The Line to discuss A Chorus Line! Hear them reminisce about their experiences in the audition room. They debate if the right dancers got picked by the end of the show. Plus find out why 'A' is such an important part of the show title.

All of this, "And a one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight!" on next Friday's all new episode!

Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages.

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

We are now only weeks away from the release of our first episode of Season 5 and to help spread the word about this podcast we have special contest for you to participate in! Here's all you have to do...

1. Do an Instagram story about the podcast and tag us in it. We will share it on our story too.

2. You need follow at least 2 of our social media platforms. Either Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

3. Rate and review us on Apple Podcast.

Then send us a message showing that you have done all three steps and you are entered to win a $50.00 Amazon gift card! We will announce the winner in the midway episode of the season (episode 7).

Follow the links below to reach our social pages.

⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠

⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

⁠⁠Twitter

Well as you may have noticed Season 5 has taken a little longer to get out to all you wonderful loyal listeners and it's time to reveal the reason which is that our team has had slight shake up and we have needed time to adjust to these changes. Our wonderful Canadian Bea Arthur, director extraordinaire, and John Adams of Canadian theatre Autumn Smith has decided to take an official step back from her co-host duties as she has proven to be quite busy with her teaching schedules, her new amazing radio show Lesbi-Honest and her theatre company which has been taking off with great success. Never fear though, as Autumn will be returning as a guest through out the upcoming seasons. But with Autumn taking a well earned and deserved step back that left an opening for a new permanent co-host and in this special episode we are excited to introduce to you our new permanent co-host Maris Lyons! She is not only Mackenzie's cousin but she also hails from Wales and is a theatre producer, a world traveler, and a very talented performer! We are so excited for you to meet and get to know Maris! Please give this episode a listen and Maris a very warm welcome!

Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages.

⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠

⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

⁠⁠Twitter

Enjoy our next instalment in our 'Schmigadoon!' review miniseries. Join Mackenzie has dives deeper into the now rebranded world of 'Schmicago!'. In this episode he explores how this finale sets up the next decade of musical homages. Mackenzie also reveals the musical connections to Dreamgirls and the Muppets. Plus he debates whether the murder trial plot line from earlier this season was necessary or just a side story that wasn't essential to the overall plot of the season.

All this and a happy beginning!

Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages.

⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠

⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

⁠⁠Twitter

Enjoy our next instalment in our 'Schmigadoon!' review miniseries. Join Mackenzie has dives deeper into the now rebranded world of 'Schmicago!'. In this episode he explores Jesus Christ Superstar easter eggs found in the big number of the episode 'Famous As Hell'. Mackenzie also reveals the double homage behind the line 'a sour macaroon'. Plus he debates whether giving a duet to Madam Frau and Sergeant Rivera this late in the season was necessary or if that episode and song time could have been put to better use.

All this and there's always a twist!

Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages.

⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠

⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

⁠⁠Twitter

Enjoy our next instalment in our 'Schmigadoon!' review miniseries. Join Mackenzie has dives deeper into the now rebranded world of 'Schmicago!'. In this episode he explores the plethora of hidden easter eggs found in the big number of the episode 'Are You Good Enough to Eat?'. Mackenzie also reveals the subtle homage to the 1964 musical romantic film, 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg'. Plus he dissects how all the plots of this season focus on how choices made by all the characters were suppose to make them happy, but it didn’t reflecting how musicals of this era had a cynicism and were all about diving behind the picturesque

All this and a very obvert parable all about reaching out and talking to daddy!

Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages.

⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠

⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

⁠⁠Twitter

Enjoy our next instalment in our 'Schmigadoon!' review miniseries. Join Mackenzie has dives deeper into the now rebranded world of 'Schmicago!'. In this episode he explores how Bobby's big courtroom number is not only a master class in showmanship but also reveals Bobby is very well verses in the law and earns her credit as the best lawyer in town. Mackenzie also reveals how one background store name refers to an iconic beef between composers Stephen Sondheim and Jerry Herman. Plus he dissects the Sondheimian melodies and word play found in the Quick Street songs and the use of witty double entendre of the word brat.

All this and some bells and whistles are all you need plus a comprehensive knowledge of the law!

Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages.

⁠Facebook⁠

⁠Instagram⁠

⁠Twitter

Enjoy our next instalment in our 'Schmigadoon!' review miniseries. Join Mackenzie has dives deeper into the now rebranded world of 'Schmicago!'. He explores the historical context and influence behind the concept of the doorway to where. Plus how the big hit number 'Bustin' Out' reflects how the songs of the 70s worked around the lack of straightforwardly entertaining numbers due to the darker and grittier stories being told by using showy, old-school numbers with thoughtfully written lyrics to ironically comment on the plot. Plus he points out the overlooked Funny Girl reference in the episode.

All this and some flimflam, flapdoodle, and pizzazz.

Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages.

⁠Facebook⁠

⁠Instagram⁠

⁠Twitter