The Unauthorized Critics Circle

Typically in our descriptions we will try to immerse the reader into the setting of the piece we're discussing, but content dictates form and therefore an extremely ambiguous imbalance between time period and tone dictates an extremely ambiguous introduction into our review of the musical adaptation of King Kong. 'Twas truly beauty killed the beast in this mammoth (or gorilla) of a production, and our hosts manage to collect themselves enough to experience a real time existential crisis, tell the tale of a middle school production of Avenue Q, and reveal what Kong's perfect match to artform truly is.

Tune in to next week's episode when we discuss I Can Get It For You Wholesale; specifically, the Off-Broadway revival's performance from March 27th 1991!

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Dear audience,

It’s good to be with you again. This week was a fascinating one - we found ourselves taking measurements and starting to sew some Intimate Apparel. One of our co-hosts will drop the mask and reveal their true nature, while the other cohost has never been less than 100% himself at all times. The topics of discussion range from the intimate to the revealing as the changes from play to opera are considered, Viola Davis' voice is appraised, and Joshua takes his first stab at discussing costumes.

Affectionately,

Joshua and Dan

Tune in to next week's episode when we discuss King Kong: The Musical; specifically, the Broadway production's performance in May 2019!

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If you're just wild about Broadway, join the Unauthorized Critics Circle as they learn about one of the most important musical productions in history with Shuffle Along, or, the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed! With a cast as stacked as Audra is pregnant, our co-hosts thrill in the delights of 20s musical theatre and share the Broadway Buzz as they regard the dual position of director/author, plot out the perfect future for Shuffle Along, and Affectionate Dan himself bravely shares his Adrienne Warren non-experience.

Tune in to next week's episode when we discuss Intimate Apparel; specifically, the Off-Broadway production's performance from June 5th 2004!

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The Unauthorized Critics Circle brings the first phase of their critically-acclaimed* Critics LIVE! series to a close with the long awaited Broadway debut of the 1955 play Trouble in Mind. As drama unfolds and conversations become way more topical than they should be, our co-hosts touch upon cannon fodder, the intersection of racism and misogyny, and the righteous indignation of LaChanze.

*Critics may be of an unauthorized nature.

Tune in to next week's episode when we discuss Shuffle Along, or, the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed; specifically, the Broadway production's performance from June 24th 2016!

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Our sub-series Critics LIVE! continues with this discussion of Roundabout's recent transfer of Caroline, or Change! Pop a quarter in the bleach cup and sit yourself down (not on the dryer, please - we'd appreciate your focus) as your hosts discuss the responsibilities of representation, twisting turntables, and patron saint Chip Zien.

Tune in to next week's episode when we discuss the Broadway premiere of Trouble in Mind!

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Ready to fly? Learn your dosage (or err on the side of exploration) and sit back as you and your guides (co-hosts) take you on a journey that'll send you Flying Over Sunset. The world-premiere musical is discussed on what might likely be the most thorough discussion of the show for some time to come, as our hosts' trips lead them down such psychedelic topics as Dan's Yazbeck attendance odds, Lapine's holistic approach to theatre, and the state of theatrical criticism.

Tune in to our next episode when we discuss Caroline, or Change; specifically, Roundabout's recent Broadway revival!

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We're back, bitches! The Circle rounds again and our critics kick off season two with the launch of their brand new event, CRITICS LIVE! Although the marriage between hosts Joshua and Dan may be fading faster than attendance levels during omicron, Marianne Elliott may be just the person to bring some spark back into the relationship with her revival of Company, currently playing at the Jacobs Theatre on Broadway. Grab a magazine, a vape pen, and another vodka stinger as the pair litigate the syntax of Furth, the culmination of LuPone, and the vocals of Katrina Lenk.

Tune in to our next episode when we discuss Assassins; specifically, the Classic Stage Company's Off-Broadway revival! 

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Welcome to The Unauthorized Critics Circle's inaugural end-of-season celebration: the First Annual Critter Awards!

The Bertram Rutland Critter Awards for Excellence in Broadway Adjacent Podcasting, more commonly known as the Critters, recognizes excellence in once-live recorded theatre. The awards are presented by the Unauthorized Critics Circle at an annual ceremony in Midtown Manhattan (walk up required).

The Critter Awards are considered the highest Broadway Adjacent Theatre Related Podcasting honor. The awards were founded by theatre producer and director Brack Pendleton and are named after Bertram "Bertie" Rutland Critter, noted secretary of the Olde New York Lavender Society. The Critter forms the fifth spoke in the EGCOT, that is, someone who has won all five major annual American entertainment awards.

This year's ceremony, co-hosted by UNCC heads and charter members Joshua and Daniel, celebrates the end of their first theatrical season with celebrity guest stars, commercial breaks, and awards from such beloved categories as the She-Deserved-Better Award, The Fleet Award for Gay Representation, and The Īvø vâñ Hœvë Award for Most Concept.

Thank you for listening to season one of The Unauthorized Critics Circle. We'll be back with our next episode on January 20th, 2022!

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Hosts Joshua and Dan try to put their best face forward as they enter the front lines of War Paint. Fun is had by all as they trounce through a land of Vienna Youth Masks, Anti-Aging Cremes, and the rejuvenating effects of Piercing Belting. Gossip around the spa includes such topics as how much jewelry is too much, the importance of good taste, and plots - are they needed?

Tune in next week for our thrilling Season Finale!

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