The Dear Friends Podcast

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The Dear Friends Podcast episodes

October 23 The Phantom of the Opera (1925) feat. Musical Hell
"insert title card here" join us this week to talk about what can barely be considered a musical in the 1925 silent film adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera starring Lon Chaney! We're joined by one of our favorite human beings Christi Esterle to talk all things Phantom!

Credits:
Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf
Podcast Edited By: Andrew DeWolf
Theme Songs: Robyn Nash of IOU Music UK
Keeper of the Cheese: Juliet Antonio
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1 hr 11 min
October 23 Wildwood (2026) & Wicker (2026)
This week Jesse McAnally & Miranda Moffat take a look at two newly released films: Wildwood & Wicker. One about the darkness of the wood outside Oregon, and the other about the darkness inside the souls of a town jealous of a wicker husband. What ties them together? Richard E Grant! Come listen to hear their thoughts.

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42 min
October 16 "Hadestown" (feat. Christi Esterle)
This week Jess & Andrew head WAY DOWN to CHEESEYTOWN with the incredible returning guest CHRISTI ESTERLE of MUSICAL HELL. They talk about the numerous Tony Awards the show is nominated for, the bombastic energetic music, the wonderful performance by Amber Gray, Patrick Page, and Eva Noblezada, and how the show has changed from its original 2016 New York Theatre Workshop performance.
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57 min
October 09 REPO! The Genetic Opera (feat. Christi Esterle of Musical Hell)
"It's a thankless job, but somebody's gotta do it..." This week we're joined by the incredible Christi of Musical Hell to talk about the gorey black comedy musical "REPO! The Genetic Opera." We talk chills, thrills and scares and you don't want to miss out!

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1 hr 23 min
October 02 BONUS: Cats 2019 Commentary (feat. Emily Clark & Christi Esterle)
Jellicle cats come out tonight! Early in the pandemic we were joined by Christi Esterle and Emily Clark to watch Cats 2019 for a group watch! Come listen and relive it! Let the memory live again!

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2 hr 7 min
September 25 BONUS - Wicked Movie Predictions (feat. Emily Clark & Christi Esterle)
Emily Clark and Christi Esterle join Jess to talk about Wicked movie and what we may see! Give it a listen!

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1 hr 10 min
September 18 La Cage Aux Folles (feat. Emily Clark)
"I am what I am,,," Grab your mascara and wig because this week we're joined by the HILARIOUS Emily Clark to talk about the Jerry Herman musical "La Cage Aux Folles." We talk about it's historical significance, compare it to other adaptations, and have a blast. You will love this episode!

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Merch!!

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Jess on Instagram

Andrew Socials
Andrew on Instagram
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1 hr 20 min
September 11 "Oklahoma!' (feat. Emily Clark)
"We're just girls who cain't say no!" This week Jess and Andrew are joined by the incredible Emily Clark of the video series Stealing Focus to talk about Rogers and Hammerstein's classic staple of Broadway "Oklahoma!" They chat about what it's like to see the newest revival of the show live, the songs, how well the show has aged, and much much more. Don't miss out!
Links:
Watch "Oklahoma!"
Social Media:
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Jess on Twitter
Andrew on Twitter
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1 hr 7 min
September 04 BONUS: Hamilton | Theatre in the D
Join us to wrap up ATG in Detroit's season with Lin Manuel Miranda's masterpiece Hamilton. Come listen as we compare to history, the shows role in theater canon, and more.

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34 min
August 28 BONUS: Suffs | Theatre in the D
Join us for another wonderful episode of "Theatre in the D" where we talk about Shaina Taub's acclaimed musical "Suffs" currently playing at the Fisher theater!

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25 min

About The Dear Friends Podcast

From the publisher's feed

A write-in advice podcast for the musical minded. Featuring the real-life friends: Christi Esterle, Emily Clark, and Jesse “Jess” McAnally are here to take your questions and turn them, into brilliant…