Set sail with us this week as we dive into Shaw Festival's take on Anything Goes! Tara and Stefania had a de-lovely time at this timeless classic, join them for a chat about tap dancing, sets and casting!

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"Anything Goes" - Anything Goes (2011 New Broadway Cast Recording)

"It's De-Lovely" - Anything Goes (2011 New Broadway Cast Recording)

"Diet Pepsi" - Live from 2025 Las Culturistas Culture Awards - Single

"Ultimate" - Freak Friday - Original Soundtrack

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This week we're honoured to welcome one of our dream guests to the show -- Hailey Gillis! Hailey joins Tara and Stefania to chat about her history with The Great Comet as well as other Dave Malloy works, and shares what's most special about working in Canadian theatre.

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Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812 Trailer | Youtube

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It’s that time of year again! Tara and Stefania are off to Stratford to review Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Annie, the two musicals of the season. Hop in and join us for the journey!

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"Overture " - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: Original Broadway Cast Recording

"If You Want Perfection" - Death Becomes Her (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Love is my Legs" - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: Original Broadway Cast Recording

"Finale" - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: Original Broadway Cast Recording

"Easy Street" - Stratford Festival Youtube

"Prologue" - 42 Balloons (Studio Cast Recording)

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Dead Outlaw was without a doubt one of the most unique new musicals on Broadway this season. Join Tara and Stefania on Elmer’s wild journey as we discuss yet another show that centres around the meaning of death.

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"Dead" - Dead Outlaw (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Up to the Stars" - Dead Outlaw (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Something From Nothing" - Dead Outlaw (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Indian Train" - Dead Outlaw (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Why Look Around The Corner" - Boop! The Musical (Broadway Cast Recording )

" Go the Distance" - MCC Theater's Miscast: The Studio Sessions

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Born from NBC's iconic TV show, SMASH made its Broadway debut, and took its final bow. Tara and Stefania talk about how they rewrote the story of Ivy vs Karen into a chaos of alcoholics, laxatives and meta storylines. Join us!

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"Let me be Your Star" - SMASH (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"On Lexington & 52nd Street" - SMASH (The Complete Season One)

"Rewrite This Story" - SMASH (The Complete Season Two)

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Tara and Stefania are hitting the road this week with Maybe Happy Ending!

We'll talk rush seat sight lines, Tony winning performances, and how love translate across languages.

Hop in!

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“When You’re In Love” - Maybe Happy Ending I Beyond the Music (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

“The Rainy Day We Met” - Maybe Happy Ending I Beyond the Music (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

“What I Learned From People” - Maybe Happy Ending I Beyond the Music (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

“Chasing Fireflies” - Maybe Happy Ending I Beyond the Music (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

“Maybe Happy Ending” - Maybe Happy Ending I Beyond the Music (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

“Not A Day Goes By/Without You” - Miscast

“Why Love” - Maybe Happy Ending I Beyond the Music (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

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This week, we’re exploring Broadway’s revival of Floyd Collins! Tara and Stefania talk about the hauntingly beautiful score, infamous staging choices and if this is finally Jeremy’s year for a Tony.

Come on, we’re a-callin’!

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"The Riddle Song " - Floyd Collins (1996 Original Off-Broadway Cast)

"The Dream" - Floyd Collins (1996 Original Off-Broadway Cast)

"The Call" - Lincoln Center Theatre Youtube

"Some People” - NPR Tiny Desk Gypsy

“My First Real Love” - Lawrence feat. Jonathan Groff

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A jam-packed season, two jam-packed episodes -- it's time for part two of the Tony nominations! We're hitting the road, and we'll tell you 'why love' the shows on stage this year.

Tara and Stefania jump into this stacked season of theatre, as they break down the acting categories of the musicals on Broadway.

It’s time to fill out your ballot - who are you picking this year?

Britta Johnson joins us again to talk about Life After, her newest show hitting the Toronto stage. Britta shares her opening night experience, changes that happened during the development of the musical, and the power of authenticity in storytelling. We’re so lucky to welcome her back to the pod, join us!

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"Poetry" - Life After

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