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- Episode 10 : History of Theater III
In the finale episode of the series, Rachel & Taylor dive into modern theater/broadway history discussing vaudeville, book musicals, and current musical theater trends.
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MENTIONS:
Crash Course: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtONXALkeh5uisZqrAcPKCee
Theatrical Worlds: https://alg.manifoldapp.org/projects/supplementary-readings-for-theatrical-worlds
MCC Miscast: https://mcctheater.org/miscast-gala/
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1 hr 4 min - Episode 9: History of Theater II
Welcome to the Renaissance! Join Rachel and Taylor on History of Theater II, where they discuss the influence the time period has had on the art form and of course how the bard has stood the test of time.
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MENTIONS:
Crash Course: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtONXALkeh5uisZqrAcPKCee
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56 min - Episode 8: History of Theater I
Aristotle, greek, roman, and medieval theater is all explored in the first episode of a part three series where Rachel and Taylor discuss the history of theater. Join us as we travel back in time to look at how this art form we all love came to be.
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MENTIONS:History of Theater in China: https://disco.teak.fi/asia/the-early-history-of-chinese-theatre/
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51 min - Episode 7: 2021 Movie Musicals
2021. What a time to be alive as a musical theater lover. In preparation for the 94th Academy Awards, listen to Rachel and Taylor discuss and rank all 10 movies musicals that premiered in 2021.
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Rachel & Taylor’s Ranking:
1) Tick..Tick..Boom
2) West Side Story
3) Encanto
4) In the Heights
5) Dear Evan Hansen
6) Come From Away
7) Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
8) Cinderella
9) Anette
10) Vivo
MENTIONS:Oscar’s Ballot: https://www.vanityfair.com/oscars-ballot/vanityfair-oscars-2022-ballot.pdf
Why Bruno isn’t Nominated? - https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/lin-manuel-miranda-explains-why-we-dont-talk-about-bruno-wasnt-the-encanto-song-disney-submitted-for-oscar-consideration
Encanto Donkey’s - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6aX2UbHC5g
Honorable Mentions: Schmigadoon, A Weak Away, & Inside: A Bo Burnham.
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1 hr 35 min - Episode 6: The Phantom of the Opera Deep Dive
In this episode, we are deep diving the 1986 mega musical sensation, The Phantom of the Opera. Listen as we discuss the musical’s origins, fun facts, and if the show is secretly problematic.
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MENTIONS:ALW Mask Article: https://sports.yahoo.com/andrew-lloyd-webber-jokingly-shares-112731138.html
Phantom Movie streaming: https://www.tvguide.com/movies/the-phantom-of-the-opera/2030142359/
Phantom Insta: https://www.instagram.com/phantomopera/
Emile Kouatchou’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/EmilieKouatchou/
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1 hr 6 min - Episode 5: Tony’s Rewind 1998
Does the American Theater Wing always get it right? Rachel & Taylor discuss the 1998 Tony Award’s in which they discuss all the nominations, performances, what shows took home the award and what shows should have taken home the award.
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MENTIONS:
Entire 1998 Tony Award’s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJuUcnv7sgU&t=3907s
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 5 min - Episode 4: Our Dream Roles
At Theater Nerds, we dream big. And why not? Listen to Rachel and Taylor discuss their dream roles and hopefully one day you’ll see us performing them!
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MENTIONS:
Taylor with Ben Platt: https://www.instagram.com/p/5V9xBWyaQP/
Astonishing from Little Women: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZb0Zim9axg
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57 min - Episode 3: Dynamic Duos
What makes a duo dynamic? Who are the best? Why do we love them so much? In this episode, Rachel and Taylor dive into theaters best and brightest dynamic duos and much much more.
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21 Chump Street the Musical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgN5bve6S-4
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1 hr 1 min - Episode 2: Wicked Deep Dive
In this episode, we are deep diving the 2003 musical sensation, Wicked. Listen as we discuss the musical’s origins, fun facts, and if this damn movie will ever get made.
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MENTIONS:
Wicked book with Green Baby: https://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Grimmerie-Behind-Scenes-Broadway/dp/1401308201
Eden Espinosa “No Good Deed” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODZjH8KD6xM
Sam & Ryan Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv19RzW397qeEapawhWko4w
Vanity Fair Article: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/11/ariana-grande-and-cynthia-erivo-will-lead-wicked-but-what-if-they-switched-parts
Broadway Documentary: https://www.amazon.com/ShowBusiness-Road-Broadway-Idina-Menzel/dp/B07KPMNXDV
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55 min - Episode 1: Our Theater Beginnings
In this inaugural episode of Theater Nerds, hosts Rachel Jones and Taylor Read travel back in time and discuss their theater beginnings and how they fell in love with the performing arts.
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MENTIONS:
Taylor’s previous podcast: Passion Project
High School Musical: Get’cha Head in the Game
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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!