Yes, you read that right: there IS a Lord of the Rings musical, and it tried to cram not one, not two, but all three movies into one three-hour stage show spectacular. The results are about what you'd expect. 

It's a tale as old as time, so why are Wes and Elizabeth stuck in 1991? Is it because Beauty and the Beast is one of the the best damn movie ever made? Spoiler alert: yes. 

cw: suicide

This week Wes and Elizabeth don't really talk about their assigned musical and instead answer the burning question: are musicals funny? Let's find out. 

cw: we discuss and condemn an outdated joke in the musical that uses offensive Asian stereotypes.  

Wes and Elizabeth are joined by the Demigod of Locomotion to dissect STARLIGHT EXPRESS, the 1984 musical about the sex lives of trains—performed completely on roller skates.

Guest starring: Laurel Myler as the Demigod of Locomotion

This week, Wes and Elizabeth pick apart the many different versions of Cabaret, the landmark musical that landed in the 60s and has only grown in influence since.

cw: Nazis, the Holocaust, fascism, antisemitism, abortion

Part 2 of our "A Star is Born" special is here! This time we're talking about relationships, racism, and giving our final rankings for which star comes out on top.

cw: suicide, substance abuse, racism

It's our 25th episode! And to celebrate we decided to glue ourselves to the TV and watch all four versions of A STAR IS BORN. The result was an episode so deep and analytical we had to split it into two. Part 2 coming on Friday!

cw: suicide, substance abuse

Elizabeth and Wes are OPENING UP as they discuss the intersections of sex, baking, and contemporary musical theatre in "Waitress"!

NOTE: apologies for the slight audio issues in this episode! A neighbor's radiator caused some interesting side effects. It's fixed by the next episode. 

cw: spousal abuse, unwanted pregnancy

The year is 1989, and the Starmites have been sent down from Outer Space to save the universe—but can they save Broadway? Probably not, but we appreciate the bold attempt. 

Got a spare $50,000 laying around? Then come join Wes and Elizabeth at Horace Green Preparatory Academy, where you too can get a comprehensive(?) music education from wannabe rockstar Dewey Finn!