Does the American Theater Wing always get it right? This week on Theater Nerds, hear Rachel & Taylor rewinddd the clock and discuss the 1977 Tony awards. Hear then discuss the odd musicals nominated and how much they love the little orphan Annie!

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1977 Tony Awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrGrkPyMGfg

Rene Rapp Interview: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Interview-Rene-Rapp-Wants-to-EGOT-20230928

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We know that the PSL debuted a month ago, but by solstice we’re correct, so give us a break ;) We’re back with our quarterly episode, and Rachel & Taylor are jumping full steam ahead and discussing all the fun fall theater shows premiering on broadway, touring, and in our own areas. Check out these and shows in your own area!

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Broadway - 

Purlie Victorious: https://purlievictorious.com/ 

JaJa’s African Hair Braiding: https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/shows/2023-24-season/jajas-african-hair-braiding/ 

Mellisa Ethridge - My Window https://melissaetheridge.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwvL-oBhCxARIsAHkOiu1VP-mhIi_j-6T9cl1OMQDVPBGW4hZHqyEpcfbtOdr2kHlSdL7dbX0aAvFVEALw_wcB 

Gutenberg! The Musical: https://gutenbergbway.com/ 

Merrily We Roll Along: https://merrilyonbroadway.com/ 

I Need That: https://www.roundabouttheatre.org/get-tickets/2023-2024-season/i-need-that/ 

Harmony: https://harmonyanewmusical.com/ 

Spamalot: https://spamalotthemusical.com/ 

How to Dance in Ohio: https://howtodanceinohiomusical.com/ 

Appropriate: https://2st.com/shows/appropriate 

Prayer For the French Republic: https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/shows/2023-24-season/prayer-for-the-french-republic/ 

Broadway Touring - 

https://www.broadway.org/tours 

Virginia - 

Little Theater Norfolk: https://ltnonline.org/season-97-shows/ 

Little Theater VA Beach: https://ltvb.com/seasons/2023-2024/ 

Kennedy Center: https://www.kennedy-center.org/ 

Nashville - 

Circle Players: https://www.circleplayers.net/ 

Nashville Children’s Theater: https://nashvillechildrenstheatre.org/ 

Roxy Regional Theater: https://roxyregionaltheatre.org/ 

Street Theater Company: https://www.streettheatrecompany.org/home 

Nashville Repertory Theater:  https://nashvillerep.org/ 

Nashville Symphony: https://www.nashvillesymphony.org/tickets/concert/2023-2024-season/david-foster-and-katharine-mcphee/ 

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This weak, Rachel & Taylor introduce a new series on the show called Playback in which they the respect plays deserve. Hear them discuss one of Shaespeare’s most popular comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. They gab all about the bard, the modern context of the play, and all the adaptations since its conception.

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Rachel & Taylor are pulling out their carpentry and graphic design skills to discuss set design! Hear them discuss the importance of scenic design, their expectations for sets when seeing a show, and their favorite sets from shows.

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Funny Girls Final Bows “My Man”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSrtWzN4rsM

Kristen Chenoweath wedding photos: https://people.com/kristin-chenoweth-wedding-photos-to-josh-bryant-7965737

NYT articles: 

Minimalist Sets: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/t-magazine/broadway-minimalist-sets.html  

Sets: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/19/theater/broadway-set-design-tonys.html

Turntable Tik Toks: 

Newsies: https://www.tiktok.com/@j00ciejackie/video/7271753760567790891?_t=8fWd7gEnzis&_r=1 

Heathers: https://www.tiktok.com/@j00ciejackie/video/7276158083028618538?_r=1&_t=8fWdAMRmlGU 

Spring Awakening: https://www.tiktok.com/@j00ciejackie/video/7274755608778132778?_r=1&_t= 

Designing Broadway Article: https://newyorktheater.me/2022/09/18/designing-broadway-how-derek-mclane-and-other-acclaimed-set-designers-create-the-visual-world-of-theatre/ 

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Back with our regularly schedule Deep Dive and this week we’re diving into one of broadway’s best and brightest, it’s Jonathan Groff! Hear all about his humble beginnings, eclectic career, and where Rachel & Taylor want to see him next!

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Vogue “Merrily we Roll Along” Article: https://www.vogue.com/article/merrily-we-roll-along-broadway-preview

Jeremy Jordan “Little Shop” Interview: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwktEe4gEor/  

Jonathan Groff forgetting left behind video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIcve-Zom_Y&t=5s

Jonathan Groff “Side by Side” by Susan Blackwell Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxW457iToTc & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NctdhTehNdg

Jonathan Groff performs “Anything Goes”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQv_hZwyz5Q

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Amidst technical difficulties and cat appearances, we finally got this episode out and this week HSMTMTS comes to an end, which is now streaming in full on Disney+ (not a sponser). Rachel & Taylor are here to recap and review the final season. Hear them discuss the season’s ups/downs, their mvp's and fav songs, and the incredible LQBTQ+ representation in the show.

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Tim Federle Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyyWmi-Wp7s

People Magazine Interview: https://people.com/tv/high-school-musical-the-musical-the-series-season-4-everything-to-know/

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“Summer Loving, had me a blast!” This week Rachel & Taylor are discussing the wild world of showmances! Listen to them gab about all the current theater buzz, their own showmance stories, and popular theater showmances!

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Eva Noblezada Final Hadestown Performance Bows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5ZJGmy2IoM 

Hollywood Reporter Bernstein Defending Maestro: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/bradley-cooper-leonard-bernstein-family-maestro-prosthetic-nose-1235567972/ 

Maestro Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU6GbM5c9aE 

Playbill Article https://playbill.com/article/til-there-was-you-broadways-best-showmances-com-208061 

Ashley Spencer & Jeremy Jordan Vids:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Qyc7Q7DhHk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NuT6g4Lm5Y

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Going from Lame to Lit! We’re back with our wonderful movie musical series La La Bland! Today Rachel & Taylor discuss the 2023 instant classic musical comedy film Theater Camp! Listen to them discuss their unique theater watching experiences, their fav songs, and does the movie deserve any awards recognition?

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People Interview with Ben & Noah: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oggYkQBvy4k

Take a Bow Podcast Interview with Ben & Noah: https://www.takeabowpod.com/podcast/episode/24f2e834/165-ben-platt-and-noah-galvin

“She’s Using” Clip from Theater Camp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kuQ7UcEcFs

Theater Camp Kids performance at Sundance Film Festival 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tbF0hFyjF4

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Does the American Theater Wing always get it right? This week on Theater Nerds, hear Rachel & Taylor rewinddd the clock and discuss the 2008 Tony awards. They gab all about Whoopi’s hosting and LMM’s rise.

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Reba wants Caroline Innerbichler to play her in Biopic: https://playbill.com/article/reba-mcentire-wants-shuckeds-caroline-innerbichler-to-play-her-in-a-biopic#:~:text=Reba%20McEntire%20Wants%20Shucked's%20Caroline,Her%20in%20a%20Biopic%20%7C%20Playbill&text=The%20beloved%20country%20star%20says,she'd%20cast%20as%20herself.

Narnia on Stage: https://www.lionwitchonstage.com/gallery/

In the Heights Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxwhLXrPp2s&t=425s

Lin Manuel Miranda’s 2008 Tony Acceptance Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYeMCgPT5HQ

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“They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway!” This week, listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss all the theaters on broadway, their history, fun facts, and their own stories of seeing shows in them!

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Bryan the Broadway Business Analyst: https://www.tiktok.com/@bryantheba/video/7260236810964454702?_r=1&_t=8eKFvLQlGRS 

Lea Salonga Fan Encounter in Dressing Room: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf-v8PH5SqA 

ITH “Chasing Broadway Dreams” Doc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxwhLXrPp2s 

Backstage Blonde: https://www.instagram.com/thebackstageblonde/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D 

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