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The time has come for Tara and EmKay to venture to the year 2010 to unpack Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical adaptation of “The Wizard of Oz” as well as the reality television show that started it all, BBC’s “Over the Rainbow.” The gingham gals share their early experiences with ALW’s music, EmKay relates her brief 2010 experience as a contestant on “The Glee Project” and both attempt to unpack the WILD BBC reality show to the best of their ability!!! Part 2 dropping Wednesday.

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Brittney Johnson Cast As Wicked’s First Black Glinda on Broadway
• Alexandra Billings blasts stage legend over trans casting comments
• Grease You're the One That I want Storytime - Kate Rockwell
• Slipperhood Series: Kelli Rabke (Papermill Playhouse's 1992 Dorothy!)
• Over the Rainbow (BBC) S01E01 - Auditions

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Original music by Shane Chapman
Edited by Emily Kay Shrader

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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

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Tara and EmKay head up north to Canada to the Toronto Civic Light Opera Company to unpack their 2000 production of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!" Based upon previous adaptations, this production added original music inspired by unearthed Baum music and has been revived by popular demand multiple times!

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Oz Wiki
• The Toronto Civic Light Opera Company

Instagram: 

@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

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Original music by Shane Chapman
Edited by Emily Kay Shrader

Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_pod

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

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Tara and EmKay get their ice skates ready to dive into 1995-2000's "The Wizard of Oz on Ice"! The gingham gals unpack the original tour and the 1996 taped CBS special, provide some background information on the history of ice shows, delve into producer Kenneth Feld's accomplishments, celebrate Bobby McFerrin's masterful vocal talent and skate  through favorite moments of the television special!

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Oz will have ninth life -- on ice
• Interview With Jeri Campbell
• WIZARD ON ICE: PRODUCER ASSEMBLES SOME TOP TALENT FOR $9 MILLION VERSION OF BAUM STORY.
• `THE WIZARD OF OZ ON ICE' OFFERS A RAINBOW OF SIGHTS, SOUNDS AND SPECTACULAR SKATING

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@downtheyellowbrickpod
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

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Original music by Shane Chapman
Edited by Emily Kay Shrader

Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_pod

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

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Special guests Zoe O'Haillin Berne and Joey Paradise join the pod for part three and the final installment of notable adaptations of The Royal Shakespeare Company's "The Wizard of Oz." The quartet dives specifically into Madison Square Garden's production of Oz and the subsequent tour starring Jessica Grové! Rabbit holes include Roseanne's turn as Miss Gulch/Wicked Witch and a brief foray into her controversies, 2001's Australian production starring Nikki Webster and the 2008 and 2017 National Tours.

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• "We're off to Stage the Wizard"  by Kurt Raymond
• Rainbows & Witches & Ruby Red Slippers

Instagram: 

@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

Patreon
Original music by Shane Chapman
Edited by Emily Kay Shrader

Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_pod

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

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Special guests Zoe O'Haillin Berne and Joey Paradise join the pod for part two to unpack the further productions of The Royal Shakespeare Company's musical stage adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz"! Productions covered include 1991's Australian production, Paper Mill Playhouse's 1992 production, the 1993 US tour and 1995's "The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True" at Lincoln Center starring Jewel! Part 3 dropping Friday!

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• "We're off to Stage the Wizard"  by Kurt Raymond
• Slipperhood Series: Kelli Rabke (Papermill Playhouse's 1992 Dorothy!)
• The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True (1995 VHS)

Instagram: 

@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

Patreon
Original music by Shane Chapman
Edited by Emily Kay Shrader

Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_pod

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

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Special guests Zoe O'Haillin Berne and Joey Paradise join the pod to unpack the Royal Shakespeare Company's 1987 musical stage adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz"! Topics covered include the influence of Lux Radio Theatre's 1949 Christmas broadcast of Oz, highlights from the lives of RSC's cast including Imelda Staunton (Dorothy) and Bille Brown (Wicked Witch), Cathy Rigby's touchdown in Oz and 1989's 50th anniversary arena tour! It's a wild one, ya'll.
Part 2 dropping Wednesday!

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• "We're off to Stage the Wizard"  by Kurt Raymond
• Royal Shakespeare Company to Have a Go at "Wizard of Oz"
• DANCE; Dorothy Lands in the Strange Country of the Sports Arena by Aljean Harmetz

Instagram: 

@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

Patreon
Original music by Shane Chapman
Edited by Emily Kay Shrader

Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_pod

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

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Tara and EmKay are joined by special guest Zoe O'Haillin-Berne to unpack 1942's musical stage adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" commissioned by the Muny in St. Louis as well as notable subsequent productions. Zoe details more of the inspiration behind the adaptation, major differences from L. Frank Baum's novel and MGM's 1939 film version and some tidbits on the Disneyland Oz records. Plus, Zoe shares her dream of mounting her own production of the Muny adaptation one day!

Show Notes:

• Disneyland Records: The Wizard of Oz - The Royal Blog of Oz
• Disneyland Records: The Cowardly Lion of Oz - The Royal Blog of Oz
• Robie Lester
• The Story & Songs of The Wizard of Oz - Disneyland Records

Instagram: 

@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

Patreon
Original music by Shane Chapman
Edited by Emily Kay Shrader

Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_pod

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

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Tara and EmKay unpack 1942's musical stage adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" commissioned by the Muny in St. Louis as well as notable subsequent productions. The gingham gals dive into the script and comment on the plot before moving forward to detailing the timeline of the Disneyland/Oz records in the 60s. Part 2 with a very special guest dropping Wednesday!

Show Notes:

• Disneyland Records: The Wizard of Oz - The Royal Blog of Oz
• Disneyland Records: The Cowardly Lion of Oz - The Royal Blog of Oz
• Robie Lester
• The Story & Songs of The Wizard of Oz - Disneyland Records

Instagram: 

@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

Patreon
Original music by Shane Chapman
Edited by Emily Kay Shrader

Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_pod

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

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Tara and EmKay conclude their time in "The Wiz" by sharing their remaining favorite moments of subsequent productions and iconic Wiz moments! All the love to this section of season two - thank you for following down this yellow brick road!

Show Notes:

• Michael Jackson - Medley - Disney World 25th Aniversary 1980 (HQ)
• No Bad News - The Wiz City Center
• Stephanie Mills with Shanice Williams Sing Home 2015
• SummerStage 30th Anniversary: The Wiz - A Celebration in Dance and Music
• Lillias White, Nikki M. James, Solea Pfeiffer, & Peppermint Sing "Home" From The Wiz in Times Square
• POSE | Blanca and Pray Tell sing Home
• Annaleigh Ashford Performs "Slide Some Oil to Me" From The Wiz
• The Wiz Home - Cast
• Everybody Rejoice (The Wiz)- Fantasy Show Choir
• Believe In Yourself - The Wiz City Center
• The Gospel According to The Wiz: And Other Sermons from Cinema by Otis Moss
• The Wiz Redux; or, Why Queer Black Feminist Spectatorship and Politically Engaged Popular Entertainment Continue to Matter by La Donna L. Forsgren
• Adapting The Wizard of Oz: Musical Versions from Baum to MGM and Beyond Kindle Edition by Danielle Birkett and Dominic McHugh
• Hope Mill Theatre
• Stephanie Mills "Home" Showtime at the Apollo!
• JAZMINE SULLIVAN SINGS "HOME" @ AGE 11 IN THE WIZ

Instagram: 

@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

Patreon
Original music by Shane Chapman
Edited by Emily Kay Shrader

Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_pod

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

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Tara and EmKay conclude their time in “The Wiz” by recapping the closing of the Broadway production and each sharing their favorite moments of subsequent productions and iconic Wiz moments! Part 2 dropping Wednesday.

Show Notes:

• Behind The Scenes at The Wiz LIVE on NBC Tonight!
• Mykal Kilgore
• Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Concert: The Wiz
• The Wiz Live- 2015 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
• The Wiz 40th Anniversary Celebration - Red Bucket Follies 2014
• Stephanie Mills - Home (Official Video)

Instagram: 

@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

Original music by Shane Chapman
Edited by Emily Kay Shrader

Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_pod

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