Singin' In The Scenes

Wanderin' free, wish I could be, part of your world! Actor and ultimate Little Mermaid stan Tommy Thurston joins Harper this episode to help give a well deserved glowing review of the highly anticipated live action remake of The Little Mermaid.  They will compare and contrast the original cartoon, stage show and this new adaptation of one of Disney's most beloved films. Count how many times they say that they get chills just talking about aspects of the movie and listen as they speak on what makes The Little Mermaid stand out as a Disney Princess story.

Music by Blake Cordell

Honey, honey how you thrill me! Singer-songwriter Sara Geist relives her experience performing in not one but two productions of  Mamma Mia! as she joins Harper this episode to talk through the 2008 film adaptation by the same name featuring the songs of ABBA. Listen as they share their opinions on the light hearted, seemingly family friendly jukebox musical (some controversial, some not).  

Be sure to listen to Sara's debut EP DEBRIS available on all streaming platforms May 26th, 2023!

Music by Blake Cordell

No day but today! Fellow Renthead Terilyn Eisenhauer joins Harper this episode to talk about all the ins and outs of (you guessed it) Rent. They will chat about their deep personal attachments to the 2005 film adaptation as well as laugh about plot holes that they willfully overlook because of their intense love for the show. Listen as they exchange a plethora of nerdy fun facts about Jonathon Larson's musical relic. And find out which fun fact Terilyn shares that leaves Harper completely speechless.

Music by Blake Cordell

Everybody wants to live happily ever after! Actor Janyce Caraballo is here with Harper to talk about Disney's Enchanted.  They will discuss how the tropes between fairytales and early 2000s rom coms are more similar than we may think. Listen as they praise Amy Adams' acting chops, gush over James Marsden's smile and die laughing at the mere concept of talking animals.

Music by Blake Cordell

I've got my hairspray and radio, I'm ready to go! Man of many hats Time Brickey chats with Harper about his first impression of the well-beloved star-studded 2007 movie adaptation of the musical Hairspray. Join them as they rave about the quality of the numbers and performances as well as dive deep into what thematically Hairspray has to offer as a show about the 1960s other than fun aesthetics and retro lingo.

Music by Blake Cordell

It's a life, it's a style, it's a need, IT'S BURLESQUE! Actor Kiah McKirnan joins Harper this episode to discuss the 2010 campy cult classic from the iconic cast to the lavish musical numbers to what the hypothetical stage adaption of this movie would be like. Listen as they relive their glory days from theatre camp and talk about how the film's zingers and fashion choices have aged over the years.

Music by Blake Cordell

Welcome to the very first episode of Singin' In The Scenes! A podcast hosted by Harper Leander. Each week, she will cover a different musical movie/TV show with a theatre loving guest. Joining Harper this episode is fellow actor Matthew Torres. Listen as they talk about the movie's musical numbers, how it translates as a stage show and what makes it such a staple.

Music by Blake Cordell