OFF 2 BROADWAY

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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Low-rise jeans, oversized sunnies, and musical comedies at center stage. We’re rewinding to the 2005 Tony's — twenty years later, who’s your Best New Musical winner? 

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“The First Goodbye” - 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Original Broadway Cast recording) 

“Pandemonium” - 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Original Broadway Cast recording) 

“The Beauty Is” - The Light in the Piazza (Original Broadway Cast Recording) 

“Aiutami” - The Light in the Piazza (Original Broadway Cast Recording) 

“Here I Am” - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

“Always Look On The Bright Side of Life” - Spamalot (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

“One Less Bell To Answer / A House is Not A Home” - Glee Cast Version (feat. Kristen Chenoweth

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Get your waterproof mascara on, because this week Tara and Stefania are ranking their top tearjerkers!

Grab that box of tissues, and join us in the car for an emotional ride.

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"Being Alive" - Company (2006 Broadway Revival)

"Not A Day Goes By" - Merrily We Roll Along (New Broadway Cast Recording)

"Not A Day Goes By Reprise" - Merrily We Roll Along (New Broadway Cast Recording)

"Sunday" - Sunday in the Park with George (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Heart of Stone" - Six: Live on Opening Night (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Waiting for Life" - Once on This Island (New Broadway Cast Recording)

"I'll Cover You Reprise" - Rent (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"Welcome to the Rock" - Come From Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"For Good" - Wicked (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Those You've Known" - Spring Awakening (A New Musical)

"I'm Here" - The Colour Purple (New Broadway Cast Recording)

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

"Insane" - Suffs (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

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Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome!

We're heading back to the Kit Kat Klub to talk about the newest revival of Cabaret! Tara and Stefania chat about the immersive nature, underlying morals and different iterations of the classic show.

Start celebrating, right this way, come to the cabaret!

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"I Don't Care Much" - Adam Lambert performs Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

"Willkommen" - Cabaret (2021 Cast Recording)

"Cabaret"- Cabaret (2021 Cast Recording)

"Waves and Wires" - How to Dance in Ohio (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

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We're heading to Tulsa to talk Greasers, rush lines, and fight calls! Tara and Stefania could talk to you all night about the Tony award winning best musical, The Outsiders!

Stay gold!

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"Little Brother" - The Outsiders, A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast)

"Throwing in the Towel" - The Outsiders, A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast)

"Stay Gold" - The Outsiders, A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast)

"Tulsa '67" - The Outsiders, A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast)

Sara Bareilles ft. Rufus Wainwright - "She Used To Be Mine" (New Year's Eve 2025)

Nathan Salstone - "Read Your Mind" (Broadway Loves Sabrina Carpenter)

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We’re taking a trip back to the 80s this week, as we review Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical! This jukebox show comments on altruism, community, and the power of music to influence the world.

Join us!

We’re starting off the year the only way we know how, with our way too early Tony nominations!

Are we crazy? Do we have a crystal ball? Who are you picking for this year's awards?

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"How Glory Goes" - Floyd Collins (Original Cast Recording)

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What a year!

We've made it to the end of 2024, which means it's time to review the incredible shows we've seen this year. We were so lucky to see performances that made us laugh, cry, and fall in love with theatre all over again - listen now to our most memorable moments of 2024!

This week, we are rejoicifying in the existence of the Wicked movie, as we break down Jon Chu's take on the popular musical. Tara and Stefania talk casting choices, stylized vocals, and what we want to see in part two!

So sit back, have a drink of green elixir, and join us for a Wicked movie debrief 💗💚

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"Popular" - Wicked: The Soundtrack

"The Wizard and I" - Wicked: The Soundtrack

"Dancing Through Life" - Wicked: The Soundtrack

"No One Mourns The Wicked" - Wicked: The Soundtrack

"Ozdust Duet" - Wicked: The Soundtrack

"Defying Gravity" - Wicked: The Soundtrack

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This week, Tara and Stefania host Seth Zosky to talk about his role as Jack, in Mirvish’s production of Titanique! Seth tells us about being part of a show that instills so much joy and comedy to its audiences.

Join us for the adventure!

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"Taking Chance" - Titanique

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