Theater Nerds

By Rachel & Taylor

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!

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The podcast currently has 187 episodes available.

Theater Nerds episodes:

May 08, 2023 Episode 66: 2023 Tony Nominations
Tony’s month on Theater Nerds continues with a full recap and reactions to this years Tony Nominations! Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss some buzzy theater news, Myles’ and Lea’s deliverance of the nominations, and all the Surprises/Snubs of the noms!
Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify!
MENTIONS:
Ham4Ham Sweeney Todd Cast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLaVRAnVYiY
NYT Tony’s Article: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/05/02/theater/tony-awards-nominations
SOCIALS:
Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast
Rachel: @rjsinger
Taylor: @thetayread
Website:
www.theaternerdpod.com
CONTACT US:
[email protected]
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1h 15min
May 01, 2023 Episode 65: Best Tony Hosts
Happy Tony’s Month! For the next month (and some change) we will be covering Tony news old and new. This week hear Rachel & Taylor discuss what makes a great Tony host and who they deem the best host of the award show.
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MENTIONS:
Shucked Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhVUrrwdGrA
“Where is Love” from Oliver! at New York City Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeMSeIBaeGY
SOCIALS:
Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast
Rachel: @rjsinger
Taylor: @thetayread
Website:
www.theaternerdpod.com
CONTACT US:
[email protected]
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1h 14min
April 24, 2023 Episode 64: Actors’ Equity…and Patti
This week we are discussing the Actors’ Equity Association. Are they needed? How they started? Why are there so many rules?…Oh and also, the living legend and broadway diva herself Patti LuPone. In addition, hear Rachel & Taylor start a new segment on the show!
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Mentions:
Phantom Orchestra: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/09/nyregion/phantom-opera-orchestra.html
Jimmy Awards:
Andrew Barth Feldman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4HGSE2dd9Y
Reneé Rapp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM8ES58PoFo
Eva Noblezada: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4Zt3cNsQLU
Ryan McCartan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htoA4oG0Ak0
Patti on The View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BdlPDL66bM
Rachel’s Actor’s Equity Info Tik-Tok’s:
https://www.tiktok.com/@theprettyrichfaguette/video/7222028249260444970?_r=1&_t=8bgnQMKeC34
https://www.tiktok.com/@jackofwands/video/7218267313508781355?_r=1&_t=8bf8iDrDMli
SOCIALS:
Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast
Rachel: @rjsinger
Taylor: @thetayread
Website:
www.theaternerdpod.com
CONTACT US:
[email protected]
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1h 25min
April 17, 2023 Episode 63: Favorite Finales
Back to our regularly scheduled programing! This week on theater nerds, listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss their favorite finales and why they are an important aspect to a show. Alongside, hear them discuss theater news such as Ariana Debose hosting the Tony’s and Jon M. Chu directing a Joseph movie!
Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify!
MENTIONS:
Ariana Debose hosting Tony Awards: https://www.tonyawards.com/news/academy-award-winner-and-tony-award-nominee-ariana-debose-returns-to-host-the-76th-annual-tony-awards-airing-live-sunday-june-11-on-cbs/
Kimberly Akimbo National Tour: https://playbill.com/article/broadways-kimberly-akimbo-to-embark-on-a-national-tour-in-2024
Jon M. Chu Directing Joseph Movie: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jon-M-Chu-to-Direct-JOSEPH-THE-AMAZIN-TECHNICOLOR-DREAMCOAT-Film-Adaptation-20230412
Actor’s Equity & Broadway Touring Contracts: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Actors-Equity-Broadway-League-Reach-Agreement-On-Touring-Contracts-Following-Unite-The-Road-Campaign-20230413
Camelot Opening: https://www.instagram.com/p/CqoDbyOO5W6/
FatHam Opening: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq8bmy-uUJP/
Summer,1976 Opening: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq_IPiIujPg/
SOCIALS:
Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast
Rachel: @rjsinger
Taylor: @thetayread
Website:
www.theaternerdpod.com
CONTACT US:
[email protected]
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55min
April 10, 2023 Episode 62: March Musical Madness - Final Game
“It’s the FINAL COUNTDOWN” We’ve made it to the end of the March Musical Madness and two show duke off and a winner is revealed! Also, hear Rachel & Taylor discuss Shucked’s opening reviews, Olivier Awards, and Schmigadoon! season 2!
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MENTIONS:
Katrina Lenk Miscast ‘2018’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4lKi3VbB_Y
Oliver Awards:
Entire Ceremony - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-bhcMciins
Newsies Performance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfLOAERaIc0
Standing at the Sky’s Edge Performance- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVKi5xiwtIU
Tammy Faye Performance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK7JjiGPY6s&t=202s
Shucked Interview on CBS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy2im75Ip5M
SOCIALS:
Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast
Rachel: @rjsinger
Taylor: @thetayread
Website:
www.theaternerdpod.com
CONTACT US:
[email protected]
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1h 3min
April 03, 2023 Episode 61: March Musical Madness - Final Four
It’s the final four! Join Rachel & Taylor as they brave into these four shows and move them forward for the final showdown.
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SOCIALS:
Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast
Rachel: @rjsinger
Taylor: @thetayread
Website:
www.theaternerdpod.com
CONTACT US:
[email protected]
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58min
March 27, 2023 Episode 60: March Musical Madness - Elite Eight
Jumping into our Elite Eight this week for March Musical Madness. Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss their picks to move onto the final four, current broadway news, and stories from their recent theater adventures.
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MENTIONS:
Pink! on Kelly Clarkson singing “All I know so Far”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZuPYBP9bnU
Some Like it Hot director bows: https://www.tiktok.com/@themeparksentertainment/video/7214339692563549482
Broadway Week on Today Show:
Shucked! - https://www.today.com/video/-shucked-star-performs-somebody-will-live-on-today-166658117885
Parade - https://www.today.com/video/ben-platt-and-micaela-diamond-perform-this-is-not-over-yet-166414405837
Ragtime Reunion - https://www.today.com/video/-ragtime-stars-perform-wheels-of-a-dream-live-on-today-166240325511
Bad Cinderella - https://www.today.com/video/cast-of-bad-cinderella-performs-medley-from-broadway-musical-165967429592
SOCIALS:
Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast
Rachel: @rjsinger
Taylor: @thetayread
Website:
www.theaternerdpod.com
CONTACT US:
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1h 14min
March 20, 2023 Episode 59: March Musical Madness - Sweet 16!
We’re going into round three with our Sweet 16! Join Rachel & Taylor discuss all the shows moving onto the Elite Eight and their off-broadway/Broadway run! Also hear them discuss all the current theater news!
Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify!
MENTIONS:
March Madness Mascot Article: https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/march-madness-2023-best-mascots-ranking
Parade Carpet Fav JRD Song: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp5i0P-JflN/
Victor Garber ‘Ballad of Booth’: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp21M8OgPWD/
Modern Day Les Misérables: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctoe9Law6lU
SOCIALS:
Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast
Rachel: @rjsinger
Taylor: @thetayread
Website:
www.theaternerdpod.com
CONTACT US:
[email protected]
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1h 16min
March 13, 2023 Episode 58: March Musical Madness - Round 2
In this next round of March Musical Madness Rachel & Taylor dive deep into each musical and discuss their plot and have some hard hitting debates. Which musicals will make it into the sweet 16?! You’ll have to just listen to find out!
Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify!
MENTIONS:
Heathers on Roku: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/1b4a6188314459279a4688aacc4d4b8f/heathers-the-musical
The Phantom of the Opera Musicians Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/09/nyregion/phantom-opera-orchestra.html
SOCIALS:
Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast
Rachel: @rjsinger
Taylor: @thetayread
Website:
www.theaternerdpod.com
CONTACT US:
[email protected]
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1h 27min
March 06, 2023 Episode 57: March Musical Madness - Round 1
We’re get’ching our head in the game! In this extra special long episode, Rachel & Taylor start off Round 1 with introducing each division, calling in a friend for tie breakers, and deciding what shows move onto the sweet 16.
Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify!
SOCIALS:
Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast
Rachel: @rjsinger
Taylor: @thetayread
Website:
www.theaternerdpod.com
CONTACT US:
[email protected]
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1h 43min

FAQs about Theater Nerds:

How many episodes does Theater Nerds have?

The podcast currently has 187 episodes available.