OFF 2 BROADWAY

What are we meant to do with the time we have? This week, Tara and Stefania are talking all about Tick, Tick... Boom!

This movie musical pays homage to Jonathan Larson's life and contributions to the theatre world, and in timely sense, touches on the vast impact of Stephen Sondheim as well.

Casting, cameos and easter eggs - there's so much to talk about. Hop in!

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"30/90" - tick, tick... BOOM! (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) 

"Boho Days" - tick, tick... BOOM! (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) 

"Green Green Dress" - tick, tick... BOOM! (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) 

"Sunday" - tick, tick... BOOM! (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) 

"Come to Your Senses" - tick, tick... BOOM! (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) 

"Louder Than Words" - tick, tick... BOOM! (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) 

"Second Chances" - High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (Original Soundtrack/Season 2)

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Another day of sun, another movie musical episode!

Tara and Stefania have waited years to talk about the casting, choreo and score of La La Land. Damien Chazelle's 2016 masterpiece still shines brightly in our dreams, and we're not wasting this chance to dive in!

It's a lovely night, join us!

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"City of Stars" - La La Land (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"Mia & Sebastian's Theme" - La La Land (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"A Lovely Night" - La La Land (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"Someone in the Crowd" - La La Land (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"Another Day of Sun" - La La Land (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"Start a Fire" - La La Land (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"Audition (The Fools Who Dream)" - La La Land (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"You'll Never Walk Alone" - Marcus Mumford (Ted Lasso)

"Door Number Three" - What's NOT Inside: The Lost Songs from Waitress - Shoshana Bean 

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Welcome to another iteration of our composer series!

This week we are thrilled to be talking about our first female composer, Jeanine Tesori Tara and Stefania take a dive into her lengthy career, highlighting the wide range of musical scores that she has gifted us since changing her major.

You ready to go for that drive? Hop in.

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"On my Way" - Violet (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Let it Sing" - Violet (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"I Turned the Corner/Falling in Love With Someone (Quartet/Reprise)" - Violet (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Forget About the Boy" - Violet (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Gimme Gimme" - Violet (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Speed Test" - Violet (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Salty Teardrops" - Caroline, or Change (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Lot's Wife" - Caroline, or Change (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Don't Let Me Go" - Shrek: The Musical (Bonus Track Version)

"Who I'd Be" - Shrek: The Musical (Bonus Track Version)

"This Is What I Have Of You..." - Fun Home (A New Broadway Musical)

"Flying Away" - Fun Home (A New Broadway Musical)

"Changing my Major" - Fun Home (A New Broadway Musical)

"Come to the Fun Home" - Fun Home (A New Broadway Musical)

"Days and Days" - Fun Home (A New Broadway Musical)

"Election Night" - Soft Power (Original Cast Recording) 

"Overture" - Soft Power (Original Cast Recording) 

"Perfect" - Larry Owens (Youtube)

"I Love The Way" - Something Rotten! (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

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We’re celebrating Halloween by diving into the spookiest of the DCOMs - Descendants! Tara and Stefania are invested in the lives of these teens, as they breakdown all 3 movies in the Descendants franchise. Join us in the car, chillin’ like a villain

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"Evil Like Me" - Descendants (Original TV Movie Soundtrack)

"Chillin' Like a Villain" - Descendants 2 (Original TV Movie Soundtrack)

"Ways to be Wicked" - Descendants 2 (Original TV Movie Soundtrack)

"Space Between" - Descendants 2 (Original TV Movie Soundtrack)

"Night Falls" - Descendants 3 (Original TV Movie Soundtrack)

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This week, it's all about The People's Princess. Join Tara and Stefania as they dive into Diana, the latest movie musical to hit the streaming services this year. We're talking target audience, quick changes, tone, and more!...

"The Words Came Pouring Out" - Diana: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) 

"I Will" - Diana: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) 

"If (Light The World)" - Diana: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) 

"This is How Your People Dance" - Diana: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) 

"The Main Event" - Diana: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) 

"Happiness/Simply Breathe" - Diana: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) 

"Me and the Sky" - Come From Away: NPR Tiny Desk Music Concert - Youtube

"She's Not Here" - Riverdale: Special Episode - Next to Normal the Musical (Original Television Soundtrack)

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Words didn’t fail us this week, as we dive into the Dear Evan Hansen movie. Tara and Stefania share their hot takes on the film, relationship to the musical, and thoughts on the future of the DEH franchise. Sincerely, us

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"Anybody Have a Map" - Dear Evan Hansen (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Waving Through A Window" - Dear Evan Hansen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"The Anonymous Ones" - Dear Evan Hansen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"Disappear" - Dear Evan Hansen (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"You Will Be Found" - Dear Evan Hansen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"Requiem"- Dear Evan Hansen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"Sincerely Me" - Dear Evan Hansen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"A Little Closer" - Dear Evan Hansen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"Without You" - Leslie Odom Jr. 

"Happily Ever After"(Full Version) - Single

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It's all about the glitz and the glam this week, as Tara and Stefania are talking 'bout the boy in the dress who was born to impress, Jamie New, of course!

From fantastical musical numbers to a heartwarming storyline, get your toes tapping with our latest episode on movie musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie!

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"Everybody's Talking About Jamie" - Everybody's Talking About Jamie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"Don't Even Know It" - Everybody's Talking About Jamie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"This Was Me" - Everybody's Talking About Jamie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"Work of Art" - Everybody's Talking About Jamie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"It Means Beautiful" - Everybody's Talking About Jamie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"Out Of The Darkness (A Place Where We Belong)" - Everybody's Talking About Jamie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"I am Here" - Covers From Away

"Ocean Away" - The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical

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Oh what a celebration we’ll have today! We are so thankful that Stefania was born and this episode is our way to celebrate!!Join us for Stefania’s birthday bash, as we share challenges, games and memories

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"Being Alive" - Company (A Musical Comedy) 

"Nobody's Side" - Chess 

"Losing my Mind" - Follies 

"Pop! Goes My Heart" - Music and Lyrics (Music from the Motion Picture)

"Mega Mix" - On Your Feet (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"I wanna love you but I don't" - Reverie

"Breathe" - Reflect

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Road trip, Stratford bound! Last month, we were fortunate enough to see two of the five cabaret performances highlighted in this year's Stratford Festival.

Tara and Stefania talk about seeing their first live performances since the start of the pandemic, including their favourite song choices, memorable harmonies and the magic of finally being part of an audience again.

Buckle up!

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"A Little Priest" - Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"I've Decided to Marry You" - A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"You Can't Stop the Beat" - Hairspray (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"They Live In You" - The Lion King (Original 1997 Broadway Cast Recording)

"Poetry" - Robert Markus Up Close and Musical Trailer (Youtube)

"Mamma Will Provide" - Once on This Island (New Broadway Cast Recording)

"Elaborate Lives" - Aida (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"I'm Here" - The Color Purple (2015 Broadway Cast Recording)

"Why We Tell The Story" - Once on This Island (New Broadway Cast Recording)

"Famous 5eva" - Girls5eva (Music From The Peacock Original Series)

"I Wanna Know You" - Anne of Green Gables - A New Musical (Original Concept Recording)

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It's finally time to take your seats, live theatre is back in Toronto!This week, we are thrilled to talk about the newest musical to hit the outdoor stage. Based on the 2003 phenomenon of the same name, BLACKOUT is an original musical depicting stories of connections and discoveries amidst a long night of darkness. Tara and Stefania chat with one of the stars of the show, Brandon Antonio, as well as dive into their opinions on the performance.Bring it on!

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"Shine Again" - Blackout - The Musical Stage Company (Youtube)

"Summer in Toronto" - Reprint Rewind: Cygnus - The Musical Stage Company

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