OFF 2 BROADWAY

Kinky Boots holds a special place in our hearts, as part of the origin story of Tara and Stefania’s friendship. Listen as they break down the iconic original

Toronto cast, multiple Tony accolades and why this is not just another ‘man in a dress’ musical.

Join our kinky revolution and lemme hear you say yeah!!

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"The History of Wrong Guys" - Kinky Boots (Original 2013 Broadway Cast)

"Soul of a Man" - Kinky Boots (Original 2013 Broadway Cast)

"Everybody Say Yeah" - Kinky Boots (Original 2013 Broadway Cast)

"Step One" - Kinky Boots (Original 2013 Broadway Cast)

"Land of Lola" - Kinky Boots (Original 2013 Broadway Cast)

"Wild (feat. Patrick Wilson)" - The Lost Boys: The Santa Clara Sessions

All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

Tara and Stefania are back with part two of the Tony reactions, as they break down the technical categories and best musical award winners. Join them as they speculate musical medley performances, P!nk's hosting gimmicks, and potential EGOT winners!

Our favourite time of the year is upon us! Join us again as Tara and Stefania break down this year's Tony nominations, with part one dedicated to the performances.

We're talking about snubs, the most obvious categories, and the accountant deep dive into how the voting process works. Hop in!

This week, Tara and Stefania take a detour back in the archives to watch Schmigadoon! They break down Season 1 of the show, comparing their takes to news from the Broadway adaptation, discussing the target audience, classic musical theatre tropes, and potential for re-watchability.

Escape with us into the magic!

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"Schmigadoon! " - Schmigadoon! (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)

"Tribulation" - Schmigadoon! (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)

"How We Change/Finale" - Schmigadoon! (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)

"Suddenly" - Schmigadoon! (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)

"You're Lost" - Queens of the Summer Hotel - Aimee Mann

All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

Tara and Stefania head back to the jazz-age prohibition era to unpack Some Like It Hot on its North American tour. From “boundary-pushing” claims to tap dancing tracks and the man-in-a-dress trope - join us as we dive into this Tony award winning musical!

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"Let's Be Bad" - Some Like it Hot (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Fly, Mariposa, Fly" - Some Like it Hot (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Ride Out The Storm" - Some Like it Hot (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Defying Gravity" - Swankified Stairwell Sessions

All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

The corn fields of the midwest have made their way to Toronto, as Tara and Stefania share their thoughts on Shucked! From contrasts to the Broadway production to the catchy country-inspired music, you butter believe we cover it all. Join us to chat about this a-maize-ing musical 🌽

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"Independently Owned" - Shucked (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Somebody Will" - Shucked (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Corn" - Shucked (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Friends" - Shucked (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Nobody's Side" - (CHESS the Musical) - Single

All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

We’re SO thrilled to host the founders and creative team behind Shifting Ground Collective! Joshua, Colette, and Shannon share their diverse paths into theatre, the Merrily inspiration behind their company’s name, and why producing musicals feels like the ultimate playground.

Theatre kids, this one's for you! 🎭

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"Dress Your Way Up" - The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical (Original West End Cast Recording)

"I Love You Song" - Cast of Spelling Bee (Broadway.com)

All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

We are thrilled to finally have the impossibly charming George Krissa join us on the podcast! Tara and Stefania chat with our newest Shakespeare about his streak of successful shows, celebrating Canadian artistry and the benefits of settling into a long show run.

Hello, darling! This week, we're heading back to high school to talk about Kimberly Akimbo! Tara and Stefania discuss this both heartwarming and heartbreaking musical, highlighting changes from the New York production, actor-specific writing, and our favourite plot holes that are never addressed. Hop in, join us on this great adventure!

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"Better" - Kimberly Akimbo (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Father Time" - Kimberly Akimbo (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Anagram" - Kimberly Akimbo (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Great Adventure" - Kimberly Akimbo (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Skater Planet (Reprise)" - Kimberly Akimbo (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"This Time" - Kimberly Akimbo (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

It’s 2026 which means it’s time for our way too early Tony nominations! 🏆 This year, we mean WAY TOO EARLY, as we only have 6 new musicals on the docket, and at the time of recording, plenty of casts still unannounced. Join Tara and Stefania for real time google searches and left field guesses we'll laugh at by June!

Join us on the journey!