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- Episode 30: Jukebox Musicals
They come in all shapes and sizes. Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss the origin of Jukebox Musicals, their rise to popularity post Mamma Mia, and what type of jukebox they would like to see in the future.
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MENTIONS:
Jukebox Musicals: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jukebox_musical
Springsteen on Broadway: https://www.netflix.com/title/80232329
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52 min - Episode 29: Into the Woods Deep Dive
Follow Rachel & Taylor Into the Woods as they talk about this iconic piece of musical theater. Hear them discuss the shows origins, the incredible casts over the years, and fun facts about the Sondheim classic.
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MENTIONS:
Sondheim & Lapine Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bjr0LbDKks
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1 hr 9 min - Episode 28: Kids on Broadway
From Little Orphan Annie, to Matilda, Jack and the Beanstalk, and whole show full of raging hormonal 13 years old’s, kids have been around the block. Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss all their favorite kid characters, shows, and celebrities who started on the stage.
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MENTIONS:
Where Are They Now?: https://playbill.com/article/where-are-these-35-broadway-kids-now
13 Musical Bootleg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft4MBuA9JUM&t=784s
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57 min - Episode 27: Tony’s Rewind 2015
Does the American Theater Wing always get it right? Rachel & Taylor discuss the 2015 Tony Award’s where we found out Vanessa Hudgens bff, Fun Home soared, and Kristen Chenoweth & Alan Cumming delighted as hosts.
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MENTIONS:
2015 Tony Award’s opening:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol_d40XjcHU
2015 Tony Award’s Entire Show: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/the-tony-awards/umc.cmc.5ascf02zmgdpy8h8e3vidlbqm
Tony Award’s History: https://www.tonyawards.com/history/our-history/
Tony’s Award’s Regulations: https://www.tonyawards.com/about/rules-and-regulations/
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1 hr 11 min - Episode 26: Overrated Shows
Oh boy, do we have thoughts?! Join Rachel & Taylor on their discussion of shows that they consider are OVERRATED.
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Rachel’s Shows:
1) The Greatest Showman
2) Hamilton
3) Grease
4) Mamma Mia!
5) The Phantom of the Opera
Taylor’s Shows:
1) The Lion King
2) Cats
3) West Side Story
4) Macbeth
5) The Phantom of the Opera
Greatest Showman Crosswalk Musical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZSVf-yD7N8&list=WL&index=2
“This is Me” Rehearsal Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLFEvHWD_NE
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1 hr 11 min - Episode 25: TV Musical Episodes
What’s Your Damage? In this episode, Rachel & Taylor discuss and dissect well known TV musical episodes. Listen to them talk why they think these musical episodes exist, did Glee scare musical episodes away?, and the future of television musical media.
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MENTIONS:
TV Musical Episodes:
Riverdale Musical Ep’s on Netflix: “A Night to Remember” - Season 2, Ep 18, “Big Fun” - Season 3, Ep 16, “Wicked Little Town” - Season 4, Ep 17, “Next to Normal” - Season 5, Ep 18.
Even Stevens on Disney+ and Youtube: “Influenza the Musical” - Season 2, Ep 21.
Scrubs on Hulu: “My Musical” - Season 6, Ep 6.
Grey’s Anatomy on Netflix: “Song Beneath the Song” - Season 7, Ep 18.
Community on Netflix & Prime Video: “Regional Holiday Music” - Season 3, Ep 10.
Psych on Peacock & Prime Video: “Psych the Musical” - Season 7, Ep 15/16.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer on Prime Video: “Once More, with Feeling” - Season 6, Ep 7.
How I Met Your Mother on Prime Video: “Girls Versus Suits” - Season 5, Ep 12.
That ‘70s Show on Prime Video: “That ‘70s Musical” - Season 4, Ep 24.
7th Heaven on Paramount+ & Prime Video: “Red Socks” - Season 9. Ep 15.
Musical TV Shows:
Glee - Streaming on Disney+ & Hulu
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist - Streaming on Peacock
Soundtrack - Streaming on Netflix
Schmigadoon! - Streaming on AppleTV+
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series - Streaming on Disney+
6th Period Song from “Influenza the Musical” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35cf-38VDtg
Spamalot Tony Award Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yRlnSgu-bY
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55 min - Episode 24: The Importance of Performing Art
What is it about the cushy red velvet seats, the lights dimming, and the electric live energy that we love from performing art? Listen to Rachel & Taylor this week discuss their love of performing art and why they feel it is more important now than ever.
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50 min - Episode 23: Legally Blonde the Musical Deep Dive
Omigod You Guys! Listen to Rachel & Taylor deep dive Legally Blonde the Musical. Hear them discuss this electric cast, social commentary, and The Search for Elle Woods.
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MENTIONS:
Legally Blonde the Musical MTV Pro-Shot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiX-EJA8n4w&t=5621s
The Search for Elle Woods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfT9O-8oS2o&t=20s
Legally Blonde Bike Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLaUy89oDyg&t=3s
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1 hr 10 min - Episode 22: Theme Park Shows
On this fun summer holiday (for us Americans), what else defines summer more than Theme Parks! Join Rachel & Taylor’s discuss their own theme park show memories, local and well known theme park shows, and broadway actors who started in theme parks performing!
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MENTIONS:
Backstage Article: https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-a-theme-park-gig-prepares-you-for-broadway-67994/
Disney World Orlando: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/
Festival of Lion King - WDW Animal Kingdom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evKEJkFTPOI
Finding Nemo the Musical - WDW Animal Kingdom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTXm4eqisJU
Journey Into Jungle Book - WDW Animal Kingdom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1yr0ocNDwE
Tarzan Rocks! - WDW Animal Kingdom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwq9kQMPTu0
Disney Land California: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/
Fantasy Faire - Disneyland Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XhLh9M_hmY
Disney California Adventure: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/destinations/disney-california-adventure/?CMP=OKC-336894_GM_DLR_destination_disneycaliforniaadventurepark_NA
Aladdin - Disney California Adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB5DIv555MQ
Disney Wonder Cruise: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships/wonder/
Toy Story the Musical - Disney Wonder Cruise Line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDZWOaiSZ2I
Frozen, A Musical Spectacular - Disney Wonder Cruise line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgL3vp8bEK0
Busch Gardens Williamsburg: https://buschgardens.com/williamsburg/homepage/
Celtic Fyre - Ireland Pavilion Williamsburg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjGar9GzWW4
Octoberzest - German Pavillion Williamsburg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7shUCjYueKs
Busch Gardens Tampa: https://buschgardens.com/tampa/
Turn it Up - Moroccan Palace Tampa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEG7gs3LBtM
Cirque Electric - Stanleyville Theater Tampa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbNLInnfByc
Let’s Play Together - Sunny Day Theater Tampa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-V9rffC3xE
Inceploration - Tampa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGCXJsePdHM
Universal Studios Orlando: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us
Blues Brothers Show - Orlando: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t41rjLHp_yY
Bourne Stuntacular - Orlando: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsEnbWqSAn4
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Universal Studios Orlando: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/universal-orlando-resort/the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/hub
Frog Choir - Wizard World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnNKzcaiILU
Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees - Wizard World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWdOo5YHUR0
The Tales of Beedle the Bard - Wizard World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvNAMD3BfUQ
Dollywood Dinner Shows: https://www.dollywood.com/shows/
Dolly Parton’s Stampede: https://www.dollywood.com/shows/dpstampede/
Pirates Voyage: https://www.dollywood.com/shows/pirates-voyage/
Hatfield & McCoy: https://hatfieldmccoydinnerfeud.com/
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52 min - Episode 21: Tony’s Rewind 1988
Does the American Theater Wing always get it right? Rachel & Taylor discuss the 1988 Tony Award’s and Patti LuPone agelessness, Madonna’s impromptu comedic chops, and the clashing musicals Into the Woods and The Phantom of the Opera.
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MENTIONS:
Entire 1988 Tony Award’s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1TYwKVVH-M
“Costco” Pre-Broadway Next to Normal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jm7Pkimbds
Tony Award’s History: https://www.tonyawards.com/history/our-history/
Tony’s Award’s Regulations: https://www.tonyawards.com/about/rules-and-regulations/
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About Theater Nerds
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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!