There's been a murder!... committed by all your favorite theatre critics. Can Paul Simon adeptly write a musical about a gang murder? Would Art have done better? Find out in this "Salsa Sunset Boulevard" of a musical.

The Capeman- The Maquis- 1998
Music- Paul Simon
Lyrics and Book- Paul Simon and Derek Walcott

Yee-Haw! Flop of the Heap goes Country in this newest episode,  as we explore a beer-soaked musical,  adapted from a beer-drenched movie,  tailored out of a beer-logged Esquire article, that should have stuck to print. 

Urban Cowboy- 2003- The Broadhurst Theatre

Book- Aaron Latham and Phillip Oesterman
Music and Lyrics- Jason Robert Brown and Jeff Blumenkrantz, with additional music by various artists

Old age can be fun, right? Well, if that's true, 70, Girls, 70 is going to need to make a better case for it. Come listen as John and Mark shuffle their way through this band of medicated minstrels, and emerge having learnt no new life lessons.


70, Girls, 70- The Broadhurst Theatre- 1971
Music- John Kander
Lyrics- Fred Ebb
Book- Fred Ebb and Norman L. Martin

A compilation of yuk-yuks that didn't make the final cut in our Prince of Central Park episode, along with a special "Critical Reception" that just wasn't Broadway ready.

A show with a mistreated orphan, drugs, violent gangs, and 80s aerobics, mixed with the pizzazz and flash of a standard, cookie cutter Broadway Musical? What could go wrong? Mark and John, navigate the podcast's first interview, with Broadway stars Richard H. Blake and Tony Galde, and  with their guidance, discover what made Prince abdicate its throne at the Belasco after four short performances.

Prince of Central Park- 1989- The Belasco Theatre
Music by Don Sebesky
Lyrics by Gloria Nissenson
Book by  Evan H. Rodes

This weeks episode hits way too close to home, when a fictional president, after losing reelection, uses his followers to perpetrate a fascist coup. How did the Gershwins know? Are they time travelers? Find out this week on Flop of the Heap.

Let 'Em Eat Cake- Imperial Theatre- 1933
Music- George Gershwin
Lyrics- Ira Gershwin
Book- George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind

It's a Christmas Special. Snow is falling! Or are those Flahooley dolls? Come learn a little class consciousness from John, Mark, and the man who wrote "Over the Rainbow" in this very merry, Marxist episode!

Flahooley- Broadhurst Theatre- 1951
Music- Sammy Fain
Lyrics- E.Y. Harburg
Book- E.Y. Harburg and Fred Saidy

Includes music performed by Barbara Cook

The Education of H*Y*M*A*N K*A*P*L*A*N has a lot of asterisks, and is obnoxious to type, but it has Tom Bosley. You know...the dad from Happy Days. He's cute. But is he enough to redeem this show? I don't know, come get educated!

The Education of H*Y*M*A*N K*A*P*L*A*N - 1968- The Alvin Theatre
Music and Lyrics- Paul Nassau and Oscar Brand
Book- Benjamin Bernard Zavin

What is Chu Chem?  Is it the best Chinese-Hebrew musical of all time? Probably, but there weren't many nominees. Is it a delicious little kosher egg roll of a show? Probably not. Will Mark be "right for once" this episode? Yes, but it had to happen eventually.

Join as Mark and John present the first episode of our Hanukah double-header. The Education of H*Y*M*A*N K*A*P*L*A*N is next, so grab a plate of latkes and enjoy.

Chu Chem- 1989- Ritz Theatre
Music- Mitch Leigh
Lyrics- Jim Haines and Jack Wohl
Book- Ted Allan

KELLY!  (Season 1, Ep. 2)
Music by Mark "Moose" Charlap
Book & Lyrics by Eddie Lawrence
Opened February 26, 1965 at the Broadhurst
Closed after 1 glorious performance!