John and John continue through February Flops with a show that never belonged on Broadway... and technically never was! The pair discuss Annie 2: Ms. Hannigan's Revenge, and talk about how any idea isn't the same as a good idea.

Music by Charles Strouse

Lyrics by Martin Charnin

Book by Thomas Meehan

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! John and John return to February Flops, where the duo talks about various shows that didn't quite cut it on Broadway.

First up is "Glory Days" a show that lasted on Broadway for one official performance - it closed the same night it opened. John and John talk about how the show fails to resonate with... well, anyone.

Music and lyrics by Nick Blaemire

Book by James Gardiner

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It may be one short day in the Emerald City - but this was an episode long overdue. John and John talk about the Broadway and cultural juggernaut "Wicked" and discuss the issues of the niche role the show plays and how the cultural lexicon of Broadway has changed in relation to this show and its success.

Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz

Book by Winnie Holzman

Based on the novel "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" by Gregory Maguire

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Buckle in while John and John try something a little different this week.

This episode is a continuation of a conversation had in Season 3 - where the pair delved ever so slightly into the concept of what Sondheim's best song may be. So, John M. came up with a rubric (which is mostly followed... mostly) and the duo dive deeper into what they think makes Sondheim... well, Sondheim.

They may have gotten it wrong - and look forward to all the comments telling them where they messed up.

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John and John continue the season with a discussion on the current hit "Hadestown" and talk about the possibility of influences from the operatic tradition, the role of staging in the success of a production, and John N. gets into his theatre crush on Patrick Page.

Music, lyrics and book by Anaïs Mitchell

Based on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Euridice

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Welcome to Season 4 of "Musical Minutes With John and John"!

To start the season off, the Johns take a look at the peak of the Rodgers and Hammerstein mountain with their last collaboration "The Sound of Music". The pair discuss how they view the legacy of Rodgers and Hammerstein and how this show exemplifies their process. They also get into a bit of a discussion of the movie version, and as always - try and give a good recommendation on what to listen to. It's good to be back!

Music by Richard Rodgers

Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

Book by Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse

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To finish off Season 3, John and John take a look at Stephen Sondheim's "Follies", a show about regret, looking to the past, and seeing what might have been. The pair discuss the show's legacy in recordings, the various revisions that the show underwent, their deep and abiding love for Sondheim's use of tone painting... and it all culminates in a discussion about Sondheim's musical legacy. Which is left up in the air and will be revisited in Season 4.

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Book by James Goldman

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Sit down with your favorite eggrolls and miniature farm animals - because this week John and John try and get their gimmick by talking about Gypsy. They talk about the lasting power of the show, how it faced some massive juggernauts when originally on Broadway, and where they would place the overture in the overall body of theatrical work.

Music by Jules Styne

Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Book by Arthur Laurents

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This week, John and John man the barricades to talk about the height of the Megamusical and "Les Miserables". The team talks about their... issues with the score and orchestration, and how it affects their views of the piece. 

Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg

Lyrics by Alain Boubil and Jean-Marc Natel

Book by Alain Boubil and Claude-Michel Schönberg

Based on the novel “Les Miserables” by Victor Hugo

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This week, John and John talk about "The Ghost With the Most"... but don't say his name three times in a row, or we'll have some problems on our hands. "Beetlejuice" is our topic of the week, and the duo talks about its changes from the source material, some (relatively minor) issues John N. has with the show, and where its lasting place in the theatre canon could end up.

Music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect

Book by Scott Brown and Anthony King

Based on the movie "Beetlejuice" by Geffen Company Pictures

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