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September 03, 2023"Wicked The Musical" - Act 1, Scene 10-12: "One Short Day" with Ryan Jay
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! Joined by special guest Ryan Jay, rabbit holes include Ryan's memories as an audience member in previews of Wicked, designing dream immersive Wicked experiences, discussing costume color schemes in "One Short Day," sharing favorite lyrics and so much more!

Show Notes:
Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken
Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
Ryan Jay
Yvevation
Starry Home Crafts
Theatre Community Rallies Against Wells Fargo Advertisements
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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader
Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz
2 hr 6 min
August 30, 2023Slipperhood Series: Rhys Thomas & Derek Lajeunesse ("The Ruby Slippers of Oz" & "The Slippers")
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Tara and EmKay fangirl as authors and ruby slipper experts Rhys Thomas & Derek Lajeunesse kick off season three's Slipperhood series! Rhys and Derek share about their respective journeys into the entertainment and film industry, Derek shares about co-creating "The Slippers" documentary, Rhys shares of writing his book "The Ruby Slippers of Oz," and so much more!

Show Notes:
The Ruby Slippers of Oz: Thirty Years Later by Rhys Thomas
Derek Lajeunesse
The Slippers (2016 Documentary)
@724art
Good Witch of NYC - Etsy
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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader
Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz
2 hr 8 min
August 28, 2023"Wicked The Musical" - Act 1, Scene 8 & 9: "I'm Not That Girl" with Kyle Branzel
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! Joined by special guest Kyle Branzel, rabbit holes include breaking down the structure of "I'm Not That Girl" (including that iconic low note!), a shocking reveal of a could-have-been Elphaba casting moment, discussing Fiyero and Elphaba's electric connection and so much more!

Show Notes:
Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken
Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
The Role of Lighting and Sound in Wicked
I Heart Theater
The Oz Vlog
Kyle Branzel
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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader
Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz
2 hr 1 min
August 20, 2023"Wicked The Musical" - Act 1, Scene 7: "Popular" with Kate Fahrner
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! Joined by special guest and former Glinda Kate Fahrner, rabbit holes include recapping Kate's journey with the show in multiple companies, highs and lows of performing "Popular," onstage mishaps and so much more!

Show Notes:
Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken
Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
Kate Fahrner
Wicked Wiki - Kate Fahrner
ImTheStory
StarryHomeCrafts
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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader
Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz
1 hr 56 min
August 13, 2023BroadwayCon 2023 Recap!
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Tara and EmKay take a Wicked-related detour to recap their BroadwayCon 2023 experience! Reflections include diving into the history of Anthony Rapp and Melissa Anelli's co-creation of the Con, sharing highlights from panels attended, recapping the iconified OzDust Ballroom, and so much MORE!
Thank you so much to Tori of The Oz Vlog for helping to make our attendance happen, as well as to our amazing Patreons and friends who came out for the Con!

Show Notes:
Rent Star Anthony Rapp On the Creation of First-Ever BroadwayCon, "It's For the Fans": Here's What to Expect
BroadwayCon.com
@theozvlog
Withy Workshop
Thespian Swag
@brieleftwich
@sentmenpod
Good Witch of NYC on Etsy
Land of Oz Retreat Form
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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader
Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz
1 hr 32 min
August 09, 2023"Wicked The Musical" - Act 1, Scenes 5 & 6: "Dancing Through Life" with Jimmy Larkin (Part 2)
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! Joined by special guest Jimmy Larkin, rabbit holes include celebrating the entrance of Elphaba's iconic hat, appreciating Wayne Cilento's fierce choreography, and breaking down one of the most beautiful moments in musical theatre, Elphaba and Glinda's dance together at the OzDust Ballroom.

Quick note: When Jimmy references Craig, he is referencing Telsey Casting Director Craig Burns.

Show Notes:
Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken
Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
@letshearitforthechoice
Scenery Bags
Rising Star MUA
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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader
Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz
1 hr 4 min
August 06, 2023"Wicked The Musical" - Act 1, Scenes 5 & 6: "Dancing Through Life" with Jimmy Larkin (Part 1)
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! Joined by special guest Jimmy Larkin, rabbit holes include unnecessary early Playbill articles on cast members being out of the show, detailing the evolution of "Dancing Through Life," a deep dive into Norbert Leo Butz's career, and so much more!
Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.

Quick note: When Jimmy references Craig, he is referencing Telsey Casting Director Craig Burns.

Show Notes:
Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken
Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
Taye Diggs Steps in for Ailing Butz in Broadway's Wicked
Kristin Chenoweth Out of Wicked November 19
Wicked's Melissa Bell Chait Out of Hospital
We Love Norbert Leo Butz - Guys Who Like Musicals
Big Fish Star Norbert Leo Butz on How Tragedy Changed His Life and Career
@724art
@theozvlog
@letshearitforthechoice
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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader
Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz
1 hr 53 min
July 30, 2023"Wicked The Musical" - Act 1, Scenes 3 & 4: "What is this Feeling?/Something Bad"
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! Rabbit holes include playing a round of "Is this a Gershwin tune?" which EmKay doesn't exactly ace, diving into the writing process of "What is this Feeling?," celebrating the history of the Gershwin Theatre, and more.

Audio note: Please excuse the strange buzzing sound at 3:50-4:45.
Research note: The recording of "Bad Situation" was performed by Jennifer Laura Thompson as Galinda and Stephanie J. Block as Elphaba from 2008's The Yellow Brick Road Not Taken concert.

Show Notes:
Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken
Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
Wicked - Bad Situation (Outtake)
Kristin Chenoweth Wants to Cut a Certain Character Out of 'Wicked' Musical
Interview with Kirk McDonald
Yvevation
Starry Home Crafts
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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader
Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz
1 hr 55 min
July 26, 2023"Wicked The Musical" - Act 1, Scene 2: "The Wizard and I" (Part 2)
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! Rabbit holes include discussing the "Queen of Broadway" Idina Menzel, welcoming new featured actors, and breaking down one of the most iconic "I Want" songs in all of musical theatre.

Show Notes:
Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken
Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
Scenery Bags
Andrew Kolb
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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader
Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz
1 hr 16 min
July 23, 2023"Wicked The Musical" - Act 1, Scene 2: "The Wizard and I" (Part 1)
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! Rabbit holes include discussing riffing throughout the show, cut song "Making Great" sung by one Stephanie J. Block, Stephen Schwartz's writing process for "The Wizard and I," and so much more!

Show Notes:
Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken
Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
Good Witch of NYC
"Wicked - Making Good" (Stephanie J. Block)
Thespian Swag

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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader
Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz
1 hr 13 min

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Down the Yellow Brick Pod is a podcast community preserving and peeling back the curtain on the wonderful world of Oz and its irreversible impact on culture. Join good (trouble) witch co-hosts…