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- Episode 136: Performing Seasick with Michael Brennan
Happy Wicked Week! This week on the podcast we are joining in on the high seas and talking with performer, Wicked lover, and overall lovely human Michael Brennan! Hear him discuss his journey of auditioning, misconceptions of performing on a cruise ship, and advice for actors.
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0 min - Episode 135: 2004 Tony’s Rewind
With it being WICKED month, we decided to rewind the clock and jump back into 2004 Tony Awards where 20 years later a LOT has changed. Hear Rachel & Taylor discuss the comedy that fell flat, their favorite performances, and of course ALL the Wicked snubs.
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2004 Tony Awards Complete: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AReC2EF1Yc0
Seriously - This American Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI8TCA3fJcs
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1 hr 8 min - What’s the Buzz - Phantom back on tour, Gatsby across the pond, and Macy’s parade performances announced
Rachel & Taylor are back with another What’s the buzz. This week hear them discuss about Gatsby premiering across the pond, Macy’s parade performances announced, and the Slumdog Millionaire musical in the works.
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30 min - Episode 134: Broadway Adjacent (Museum of Broadway with Julie Boardman)
We are so proud and excited for this episode, as we are starting a new series Broadway Adjacent where we look at the many things that are all around Broadway. On the first episode of the series, we have a wonderful special guest, producer and co-founder of the Museum of Broadway Julie Boardman. Listen to her discuss the spark that got her into theater, misconceptions of starting a museum, and the brand new exhibit that there now through Jan 5th!
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Museum of Broadway: https://www.themuseumofbroadway.com/
Julie on Socials:
@msjulieboardman
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1 hr 6 min - What’s the Buzz - 13 Going on 30 Musical, Muny’s 107th Season, and NYCC Ragtime
Back with our current theater/broadway news episode! This week hear Rachel & Taylor discuss Hollywood on Broadway, The Muny’s announcement of their 107th season, and New York City Centers current production of Ragtime.
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28 min - Episode 133: Warriors
With the overwhelming reception, we are diving deep into Warriors, the 2024 concept album from Lin Manuel-Miranda and Eisa Davis. Hear Rachel and & Taylor discuss the evolution of concept albums, their favorite songs, and the future of the project.
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Interviews with LMM & Eisa Davis:
BroadwayWorld: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFgMQuwF6AU
Playbill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2JxjF434YE
Quest for Craft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlXylAaXoGA&t=1072s
Hot97: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRTKuTr2n5I
Mike Birbiglia’s Working it Out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRTKuTr2n5I
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50 min - What’s the Buzz - Back to the Future Closing, Smash find theater and full cast announced, and NYCC Ragtime Rehearsal WOWS
Never fear, Buzz is here! Rachel & Taylor discuss all this weeks buzz including the broadway closings, broadway openings, and broadway casting!
Tune in Monday for a whole episode on Warriors!
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22 min - Episode 132: Playback (Angels in America: Perestroika)
Plays deserve some love! Back with our series Playback, where we dive deep into plays and this week we’re diving back into Tony Kushner’s classic Angels in America Part Two: Perestroika. Hear Rachel & Taylor dive into the plot and the importance of piece overall.
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1 hr 4 min - What’s the Buzz - WARRIORS OUT TODAY!, Suffs closing/ launching Nat’l Tour, and Sadie Sink on bway spring 2025
Happy Warriors Album Day! We will discuss the album next week and of course give our full thoughts. This week on What’s the Buzz hear Rachel & Taylor talk about Suffs closing, Dirty Dancing coming to Bway?, and the new Hugh Jackman/ Kate Hudson movie musical.
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23 min - Episode 131: Behind the Curtain (Stage Managing with Ali Flores)
We’re so excited to start this new series on the show discussing what happens Behind the Curtain. This week, hear Rachel & Taylor talk with stage manager Ali Flores and hear them discuss how to start in the field, misconceptions of stage managing, and advice for up and coming stage managers.
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Ali’s Social Media
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stagemanager1618
Insta - https://www.instagram.com/stagemanager1618
ContactAli - [email protected]Stranger Sings at Oceanside Theater Company: https://oceansidetheatre.org/stranger-sings/
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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!