OFF 2 BROADWAY

We are thrilled to chat with Jennifer Rider-Shaw this week, as she tells us about her role as Lady of the Lake in Stratford's Spamalot.

Come with us on the journey to hear about her show day routine, pregnant costume fittings, and favourite audition memories. Hop in!

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"Dainty June and Her Farmboys" - Gypsy - The 2008 Broadway Cast Recording

"Suddenly Seymour" - Joy Woods - Little Shop of Horrors Off -Broadway

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A show that's as relevant now as it was when it came out almost 30 years ago - there no day but today to listen to Tara and Stefania break down Stratford's production of Rent!

Hop in the car with us, and measure this one in miles!

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"Sneak Peek In the Rehearsal Hall with Rent Stratford Festival" - Youtube

"Seasons of Love Rent Stratford Festival 2023"

"Don't Lose Your Head" - Six: Live on Opening Night (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"I'm Just Ken" - Barbie The Album

"Caissie Levy Sings 'I Miss the Mountains' From Next to Normal - Donmar Warehouse" - Youtube

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We've made you wait for us, but we're finally talking about the Tony and Grammy award winning musical, Hadestown! Join Tara and Stefania as they break down both the Broadway and Mirvish production of the Anais Mitchell's retelling of the classic myth.

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"When the Chips are Down" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Chant" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Wait for Me" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Why We Build the Wall" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"All I've Ever Known" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Road to Hell" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Doubt Comes In" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Nobody's Side" - Wild and Free - Jessica Vosk

"In Memoriam Grammy's 2022" - Youtube

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While we never made it to the show, we’re in the car to talk about Sing Street, the movie. Join us as Tara and Stefania recount the story, songs, and transition to stage - hop in!

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"Go Now" - Sing Street (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Lost Stars" - Begin Again (Music From and Inspired by the Original Motion Picture)

"Drive It Like You Stole It" - Sing Street (Original Motion Picture)

"Up" - Sing Street (Original Motion Picture)

"Beautiful Sea - Sing Street (Original Motion Picture)

"Jenny's Blues" - It Should've Been You Tony Awards

"Epiphany" 2023 Cast Recording EP

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Another week, another ranking episode! This time Tara and Stefania are debating the best act two openers! Hop in

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“Too Darn Hot” - Kiss Me Kate (Original Broadway Cast)

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It’s been a long time coming, but we’re thrilled to be finally talking about Kelly v. Kelly! The third and final show in her Crescendo Series, we’re excited to again celebrate the work of Britta Johnson, and her writing partner Sara Farb.

Cue the music, it’s time to dance!

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"Eugenia at the Tango Club" - The Musical Stage Company (Youtube)

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

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We’re journeying through the pasts of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty this week, as we provide another episode in our composer series. Hop in!

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

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

"Prologue: Ragtime" - Ragtime: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Solla Sollew" - Seussical: The Musical (2000 Original Broadway Cast)

"Alone in the Universe (Reprise)" - Seussical: The Musical (2000 Original Broadway Cast)

"Keep on Standing" - Rocky Broadway (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"My Petersburg" - Anastasia (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Journey to the Past" - Anastasia

"Doorway to Where" - Schmigadoon! Season 2

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We had too many thoughts for just one episode so we’re back for another round of Tony nominations this week. Join us!

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

"...Baby One More Time" - & Juliet (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"This Is Not Over Yet" - Parade (2023 Broadway Cast Recording)

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

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The Tony nominations have dropped and Tara and Stefania are here to talk all the surprises and snubs in store for this year’s award show. Hop in!

This week we're ranking the best (and worst) original songs written for movie musicals. Tara and Stefania were very specific with the rules for this one, so we're talking original songs that weren't in the stage production and help advance the plot. Join us!

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"Cinema Italiano" - Nine (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"Ladies Choice" - Hairspray (Soundtrack to the Motion Picture)

"Beautiful City" - Godspell (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"Listen" - Dreamgirls (Music from the Motion Picture)

"Mein Herr" - Cabaret (Original Soundtrack Recording)

"Love You I Do" - Dreamgirls (Music from the Motion Picture)

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

"Beautiful Ghosts (Victoria's Song) - Cats: Highlights From The Motion Picture Soundtrack

"Suddenly" - ‎Les Misérables (Highlights from the Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"Come So Far" - Hairspray (Soundtrack to the Motion Picture)

"Jealous (Gospel Version)"

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