OFF 2 BROADWAY

We all recognize the magic and elation we feel after seeing a live performance.

This week on OFF2BROADWAY, we talk to three people who deliver that joy right into the homes of seniors. Smile Theatre is a charity that brings musical theatre to senior citizens who may not be able to access it outside of their homes. Alex, Jared and Georgia join us in the car to talk about Smile's original musical, Back to B4: A Bingo Bonanza, and their love of theatre.

Come for a ride!

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“Maybe This Time” - Schitt's Creek - Behind the Episode: "Life is a Cabaret" - Schitt's Creek – Youtube

“Finale” – The Cher Show (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

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WE LOVE THE PROM!

Beyond its beautiful message, The Prom is a real treat for musical theatre fans, with countless references and exceptional ensemble numbers. Based on a real events, The Prom tackles a story of hate and discrimination by infusing a healthy dose of humour, grace, and extravagance. Tara and Stefania relive the joy of The Prom and reminisce on their own prom experiences (spoiler: fewer Broadway icons are involved).

Hop in to the car (limo?) and dance with us!

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“It’s Time to Dance” – The Prom: A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

“The Acceptance Song” – The Prom: A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

“Dance with You” – The Prom: A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

“Tonight Belongs to You” – The Prom: A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

“Zazz” – The Prom: A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

“Unruly Heart” – The Prom: A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

“You Happened” – The Prom: A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

cult: [kuhlt] /noun/

'a person or thing that is popular or fashionable, especially among a particular section of society'

What makes a show a cult classic? Is it a name for the fan base? An active tumblr page? Something just a little weird? Tara and Stefania deep dive into cult favourites this week, wondering why these special shows tend to be less successful.

In Episode 6 of OFF2BROADWAY, we take a trip into the minds of these passionate fans, and discover new obsessions along the way!

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"Good Kid" – The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical Original Cast Recording

"D.O.A." – The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical Original Cast Recording

"Seventeen" – Riverdale: Special Episode – Heathers The Musical (Original Television Soundtrack)

"Meant to Be Yours" – Heathers: The Musical (World Premiere Cast Recording)

"Seventeen" – Heathers: The Musical (World Premiere Cast Recording)

"I Say No" – Heathers the Musical (Original West End Cast Recording)

"Some Kinda Time" – Dogfight (Original Cast Recording)

"Dogfight" – Dogfight (Original Cast Recording)

"First Date/Last Night" – Dogfight (Original Cast Recording)

"Side Show: Who Will Love Me As I Am" – Side Show (Original Cast Recording)

"Mama Who Bore Me (Reprise)" – Spring Awakening

"Screw Loose" – Cry-Baby: The Musical (Original Studio Cast Recording)

"All I’ve Ever Known" – Sung by the Cast of Hadestwon – Hadestown – Youtube

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C-c-c c'mon! Tara and Stefania celebrate Be More Chill's Opening Night on Broadway with deep dives into the original novel, memorable lyrics and of course, everything Will Roland. This cult favourite explores what high school would be like with a little help from an extra voice in your head.

So grab some Mountain Dew, quiet your smartphone, and take a ride with us in Episode 5 of OFF2BROADWAY!

Smiley face, lipstick, kitty paw.

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“The Squip Song” – Be More Chill (Original Cast Recording)

“Broadway, Here I Come!” – SMASH – The Complete Season Two (Music From the TV Series)

“Loser Geek Whatever (Acoustic)” - Loser Geek Whatever (From "Be More Chill") – Single

“I Love Play Rehearsal” – Be More Chill (Original Cast Recording)

“Voices In My Head” – Be More Chill (Original Cast Recording)

“Michael in the Bathroom” – Be More Chill (Original Cast Recording)

“I Guy That I’d Kinda Be Into” – Be More Chill (Original Cast Recording)

“Two-Player Game” – Be More Chill (Original Cast Recording)

“Loser Geek Whatever”- Loser Geek Whatever (From "Be More Chill") – Single

“The Smartphone Hour” – Be More Chill (Original Cast Recording)

“Bad Habit” – Sing to Me Instead (Ben Platt)

“You Matter to Me” – Twitter: @rachelzegler

“Afternoon” from ALICE BY HEART – Youtube: MCCTheater

All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

We're in a car, going somewhere, going far

Join us on a trip to the Island, as Tara and Stefania rave about the Tony award winning revival of Once on this Island!

“Waiting for Life” – Once on This Island (New Broadway Cast Recording)

"Introducing Hailey Kilgore as Ti Moune" – Once on This Island – Youtube

“And the Gods Heard Her Prayer/Rain” - Once on This Island (New Broadway Cast Recording)

“Forever Yours” - Once on This Island (New Broadway Cast Recording)

“When We Are Wed” - Once on This Island (New Broadway Cast Recording)

“Gossip” - Once on This Island (New Broadway Cast Recording)

“Ti Moune” - Once on This Island (New Broadway Cast Recording)

“Why We Tell the Story” - Once on This Island (New Broadway Cast Recording)

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CAR CHATS:

Tara and Stefania review The Play That Goes Wrong before it returns to New York for its off-broadway debut.

Next, they switch gears to discuss the casting on the new West Side Story movie adaptation and Mirvish’s all Canadian cast of Dear Evan Hansen. Hop in the car and press play!

“Something’s Coming” - West Side Story (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

“Thief” – Single – Ansel Elgort

“Shallow” – A Star is Born – Rachel Zegler – Youtube

“Tommy I'm Free and Pinball Wizard (Reprise)” Stratford Festival 2013 – Stratford Festival Youtube

“Waving Through A Window” - Dear Evan Hansen (Original Broadway Cast Recording

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NO DAY BUT YESTERDAY

Tara and Stefania are back in the car to discuss Fox’s RENT Live!

Jonathan Larson’s cult classic chronicles the lives of young artists struggling through AIDS, stigma, homelessness in Alphabet City, New York.

Join us for talks of censorship choices, marking dress rehearsals and breakout performances.

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"Rent" Performance- Rent – Fox Youtube

"La Vie Boheme" Concert Rendition – Rent – Fox Youtube

“Will I?” Performance – Rent – Fox Youtube

"Over The Moon" Concert Rendition – Rent - Fox Youtube

“I’ll Cover You (Reprise)” Concert Rendition – Rent – Fox Youtube

"Finale B" Performance – Rent – Fox Youtube

"Seasons Of Love" ft. The Original Broadway Cast Performance – Rent –Fox Youtube

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The best conversations happen in the car!

In this inaugural episode of OFF2BROADWAY, Tara and Stefania make their way too early Tony predictions. Join them in the car as they talk show stoppers, heart wrenchers, and gut feelings - all in the name of the 2019 Tony awards.

“If I Could Turn Back Time” Show Clips - THE CHER SHOW – Broadwaycom Youtube

“It’s Time To Dance” – The Prom: A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

“Why We Build The Wall (feat. Greg Brown)” – Hadestown - Anaïs Mitchell

“More Than Survive” – Be More Chill (Original Cast Recording)

"The Surrey with the Fringe on Top" – St. Ann’s Warehouse Youtube

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