The Unauthorized Critics Circle

Joshua and Dan visit a supper club in 19th century Russia to watch the Broadway production of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 in what Dan (and No One Else) calls an "immersive theatrical d'experiencé". At this performance, taking place on the November 16th 2016 show of its Broadway run, there's a standby going on out there somewhere, and Groban isn't here. As Moscow's on the brink of collapse and the Comet lurks ever closer, our hosts spend their time asking will the Comet bring rebirth, or does it portend untold horrors and the end of innovative musical theatre? And yes, we talk about that casting situation.

Tune in to next week's episode when we discuss The Rink; specifically, a performance from the Broadway production in 1984!

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Dan and Joshua visit the Bechdel Funeral Home with the original Broadway cast of Fun Home, reviewing its preview performance on March 29th 2015. Death, lesbians, and Michael Cerveris' wigs dominate their conversation as they dote upon the subtleties of the material; the fabulous performances; and the standard Annies set for tomorrow, the past, and today.

Tune in to next week's episode when we discuss Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812; specifically, the Broadway production's performance from November 16th 2016!

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Joshua and Dan travel to Argentina in their auspicious (long) debut episode. Step onto the Casa Rosada with them as they talk about the Los Angeles company of Evita, based on a particular performance from January of 1981. The myriad of topics: Why does this show hate the Bechdel test? Are Perón rallies the ultimate fire hazard? Scott Holmes - where is he?

Tune in to next week's episode when we discuss Fun Home; specifically, the Broadway production's preview performance from March 29th 2015!

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