Sing and Be Happy, Dammit!

Send us Fan Mail

All hail the Goblin King! Besides being a character in two fun musicals (in the same year!) David Bowie has a huge creative output, and had a diverse thirst for creative exploration. Join us as we celebrate all that is Bowie!

Support the show

Send us Fan Mail

Puppets, poets, and the passage of adolescence — this week we discuss the cult classic that led to the end of Jim Henson's film career! Many Canadian connections pop up as we explore the beloved Bowie vehicle, Labyrinth. 

Support the show

Send us Fan Mail

See how the sausage is made! Mike and Jodi choose a theme and — after some confusion — whittle it down to the next ten musicals. Any guesses? 

Support the show

Send us Fan Mail

And now for something completely different! Before The Simpsons, before Beetlejuice, before The Nightmare Before Christmas, this Elfman vehicle comes from the performance art influence and tradition of the Cockettes, Frank Zappa, and Andy Warhol's Factory. If you dare, join us in the Forbidden Zone! 

Support the show

Send us Fan Mail

What do you consider a musical? Do characters have to sing or can they just dance to music? Do they even have to dance? Do the songs have to further the plot? Do they have to be original songs? We have our fluid opinions — do they gel with yours? Or are we completely off-track?

Support the show

Send us Fan Mail

We weigh in on Steve Martin's acting chops and Bernadette Peters' ethereal beauty, we delve into the Great American Songbook, and — for some reason — we list the entire cast of Tremé. Join us for a musical that challenges our "sing and be happy" mantra...Pennies From Heaven!

Support the show

Send us Fan Mail

Why are we doing this? Where did our love of musicals come from? What's next?Superheroes and villains have them — here's our origin story (you can decide where we fit on that trajectory).  

Support the show

Send us Fan Mail

As we discuss our sordid childhood tales of pyromania and free-range parenting, we also touch on the enduring magic of Rube Goldberg machines, the dire need to bring back intermissions in movies, and our first (but not last!) mention of Roald Dahl

Support the show

Send us Fan Mail

We continue our deep dive into the legend of the Wizard of Oz. There's so much to unpack! Wicked was a continuation of the format that started way back in the 1890s. Why does it resonate so much today and throughout the years?  

Support the show

Send us Fan Mail

What does The Electric Company, pioneers of '90s house music, and putting on a play in Sing Sing have in common? They all have connections to Wicked!! It's not just about the witches — we also delve into the socio-political commentary behind the glittery dresses and green skin.

Support the show