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- Episode 80: Showmances
“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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MENTIONS:
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=4NuT6g4Lm5YSOCIALS:
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1 hr 12 min - Episode 79: La La Bland (Theater Camp)
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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MENTIONS:
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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1 hr 2 min - Episode 78: Tony’s Rewind 2008
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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MENTIONS:
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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1 hr 27 min - Episode 77: Broadway Theaters
“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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Mentions:
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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1 hr 10 min - Episode 76: Our Theater Camp Experiences
“We Rock, We Rock On!” This week, join Rachel & Taylor to discuss their theater camp experiences and all about the ups, downs, and wonderful memories made at theater camp. Also hear them discuss the real or notsoreal relationship of Boq and Glinda.
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MENTIONS:
TMZ Article about Ariana & Ethan: https://www.tmz.com/2023/07/20/ariana-grande-dating-wicked-costar-ethan-slater-split-husband-dalton-gomez/
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1 hr 11 min - Episode 75: Drag in Shows
“Everybody say Yeah, Yeah!” This week on Theater Nerds, we are discussing drag in shows, not to be confused with dragon shows (hehe). Hear Rachel & Taylor discuss all of the wonderful shows that incorporate drag, some fun historical facts of drag, and the importance of raising awareness to the safeness of drag shows amidst contradicting legislation.
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MENTIONS:
NPR Ep: https://www.npr.org/2023/03/03/1161051121/how-bills-restricting-drag-could-impact-high-school-theatre-productions
Blog Post: https://www.onstageblog.com/editorials/2023/7/13/mrs-doubtfire-touring-is-irresponsible-and-dangerous
History of Drag Article: https://playbill.com/article/from-ancient-greece-to-angry-inch-take-a-look-at-the-history-of-drag-in-theatre-com-357650
Stephen Sondheim House Tour: https://playbill.com/article/get-a-look-at-stephen-sondheims-7-million-home-now-for-sale?fbclid=IwAR3Sdu2MTNTQnlq2TNRKrnisLN010WMtaT2Jl-6326eJ3tmmes1Uw8b2eMY
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1 hr 14 min - Episode 74: Our Favorite Theater Experiences
Summer is in full swing and we’re grateful for air conditioning. This week, Rachel & Taylor discuss their favorite theater experiences from dancing Newsies to squishy SpongeBob’s, there are many meaningful memories to hear from these two theater nerds.
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MENTIONS:
Stephanie J Block Explaining “Defying Gravity”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMY3a0N7W9Q
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1 hr 35 min - Episode 73: The Last Five Years Deep Dive
Will you share your life with me, for the next ten minutes? This week we’re diving into the JRB classic, The Last Five Years. Hear Rachel & Taylor discuss the show’s origins, their fav songs/ moments in the show, and whether they side with Cathy or Jamie.
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MENTIONS:
Andrew and Jennifer interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF5J1jOBfBY
Jonathan Bailey audition LFY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaYkbc-9eo8
Cynthia and Josh LFY AUDIO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15NCG3wCZ-Y&t=2637s
Track by track breakdown Playbill: https://playbill.com/article/a-track-by-track-breakdown-of-the-last-five-years-soundtrack-com-341742
“96,000” In the Heights movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1THRAluOGI
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0 min - Episode 72: Summer Theater Preview
“We’re having a heatwave!” Back with our quarterly episode, listen to Rachel & Taylor preview the Summer theater slate of shows to look for in their on broadway, in their areas, and all around the country.
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MENTIONS:
Broadway Shows Summer 2023: https://www.vulture.com/article/best-new-shows-broadway-off-broadway-in-2023.html
Broadway Touring: https://www.broadway.org/tours
The Muny: https://muny.org/
La Jolla Playhouse: https://lajollaplayhouse.org/
Kennedy Center: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/
Nashville’s Street Theater Company: https://www.streettheatrecompany.org/home
Nashville Shakespeare Festival: https://www.nashvilleshakes.org/
Little Theater of Norfolk: https://ltnonline.org/
Little Theater of Virginia Beach: https://ltvb.com/
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0 min - Episode 71: 2023 Tony Awards Reactions
We’re back baby! The Tony Awards happened last week and we’re here to discuss all the wonderful wackiness of the unscripted show. Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss all the fashion, all the performances, and all the speeches at the 2023 Tony Awards!
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MENTIONS:
2023 Tony Winners!: https://www.tonyawards.com/winners/year/2023/category/any/show/any/
Red Carpet Lewks: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/red-carpet-dresses/g44172353/tony-awards-2023-celebrity-red-carpet-looks/
Lea Michele 2010 “Don’t Rain on my Parade”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNHVwwIIJXc
Michaela Diamond “You Don’t Know This Man”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj-hkbEvUJc
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Theater Nerds is a weekly podcast where hosts Rachel Jones & Taylor Read will explore all aspects of theater, musicals, and everything in between. Come Nerd Out with Us!