Theater Nerds

Happy Halloween Eve! We end this spoooky season with the spookiest topic of all, Nepo Babies! Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss all the definition of nepo babies, all of the theater nepo babies, and of course the god of theater nepo babies himself, Ben Platt.

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Vulture Nero Article: nhttps://www.vulture.com/article/hollywood-nepotism-babies-list-taxonomy.html 

Jake Gyllenhaal Sunday video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuITxZnzRrw 

Timothée Chalamet “Prodigal Son” clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMPWx1v7ioM&t=1s 

NPH & David Burtka Couples Quiz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTkU1S0hOoY 

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It’s Rachel’s turn for a Deep Dive this week, and we are talking about the one, the only, the musical that Rachel’s been waiting to discuss since the beginning, it’s CATS. Hear them discuss CATS origins, the real meaning behind the show, and the infamous Tom Hooper movie.

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MENTIONS:

Rob Madge “Out of Time" Galinda: https://www.tiktok.com/@rob_madge_/video/6963178578091527430?_r=1&_t=8gjHcjQGqek

CATS in full musical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbqP0FaRiHo

“A Newbies guide to the Jellicals”: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/12/9053165/what-are-jellicle-cats-from-the-musical

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This week on the show, Rachel & Taylor discuss all the best, worst, and unlikely parent pairs throughout theater history! Hear them also discuss allll the buzz from the week!

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Parenting Styles in Musicals Prezi: https://prezi.com/lcc21qv7nvnm/parenting-styles-in-musicals/

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“There’s no business like showBUSINESS!” This week on Theater Nerds is an episode that has been long awaiting for hosts and listeners alike, we’re talking the Business of Broadway! Hear them discuss the elements of broadway business and the importance of talking about the business side of broadway.

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MENTIONS:

The Business of Broadway: https://www.thebusinessofbroadway.com/

Bryan the Business Analyst: https://www.tiktok.com/@bryantheba/video/7286178882326383918?_t=8gFyEo8mjkM&_r=1

“The Economics of Broadway”: https://thehustle.co/the-economics-of-broadway-shows/

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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 1977 Tony awards. Hear then discuss the odd musicals nominated and how much they love the little orphan Annie!

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MENTIONS:

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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MENTIONS:

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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MENTIONS:

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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MENTIONS:

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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