This Might Be Niche

We’re reaching into the vault to release this previously re-recorded but never released episode. Scott and Alana take on the first season of Girls5Eva, the latest series in the Tina Fey canon, recently transferred to Netflix. They talk about Jeff Richmond’s ability to write an earworm theme song, their favorite Sara Bareilles lyrics, and Andrew Rannells’ wig from hell. They also get into a debate about Drag Queen catch phrases, and we’re going to need our listeners to weigh in.

Turn up the street lights / we’re takin' a flight / to a couple of days / in the life of what it's like / en Washington Heights.

In this episode, Scott and Alana compare notes on the 2008 original Broadway stage version of In The Heights and the 2021 movie directed by Jon Chu. They talk about what it was like to see this iconic show live, and revisit the Original Broadway Cast recording that continues to play on repeat. But seriously, how many more musicals should Lin-Manuel Miranda go for before calling it and just going out on top?

In this episode, Scott and Alana talk all things Broadway stunt casting, including their favorite casting stunts, and the ones that flopped. They ask existential questions such as: How many times does a movie actor have to appear on Broadway to be considered a Broadway actor? What’s the difference between a stunt cast and a notable replacement? Does anyone actually want to see a Real Housewife try their hand at acting? Pull up a chair, let’s get into it.

The voice, the legend, the Mom Pop sensation… it’s all coming back to us now, honey. In this episode, Scott and Alana sing the praises of one of the all time greatest pop divas, Celine Dion. From her humble beginnings winning Eurovision in 1988, to global stardom and her Vegas residency, our Queen of the Power Ballad never misses. They discuss her new documentary I Am: Celine Dion, recently released on Prime Video, where Celine shares her struggles with stiff-person syndrome. Tears are shed, admiration is shared, and the love is committed and unwavering. And that’s the way it is!

 In this episode, Scott and Alana compare notes on two current Gatsby productions: “Gatsby: An American Myth” currently playing at A.R.T. in Boston (music by Florence Welch and Thomas Bartlett, book by Martyna Majok) and “The Great Gatsby” currently playing on Broadway (music and lyrics by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen, book by Kait Kerrigan). They talk about the secrecy surrounding Welch’s version, which production has stars in the making and how Eva Noblezada brought the fire to a 2pm Thursday matinee. They also discuss Ben Platt’s penchant for high waisted pants (if the videos of his residency at the Palace Theater are any indication). Settle in for a chat, old sport.

In this special quickie BONUS episode, Scott and Alana recap the 2024 Tony Awards. They talk about 3-time host Ariana DeBose, which Best Musical performance made them sweat, and cross their fingers for fewer movie adaptations in the next season. Cheers to watching dreams come true! 

BRACE FOR IMPACT, because Carolee Carmello is about to run you over. Vocally, of course. In this episode, Scott and Alana talk about one of the very best to ever do it on Broadway, including her greatest performances and an analysis of what makes her technique so damn good (the word “billow” is used quite a bit). They also dive into late show start times, musical theater greats with no formal vocal training, and personal hygiene at the theater.

Listen up, babes - Scott and Alana are discussing the newly released movie, Babes: written by Ilana Glazer and Josh Rabinowitz, starring Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau. Fond memories are shared of Broad City, Michelle Buteau’s beauty is appreciated and much discussion is had about all of the baby having going on around us now that we’re in our *cough* mid thirties. And now we need a glass of wine.

Category is: Best Performance. In advance of the Tony Awards premiering on June 16, Scott and Alana share their all time favorite Tony performances. In a period spanning 1980 to 2018, they debate which award show moments gave you voCALS, gave you technical excellence, and which were just were a plain ol good time. They also share some hopes and wish-to-sees for this year’s nominees. In the immortal words of one icon, “SHUT UP! It’s been 29 years!”

Indulge us a moment as we take a walk through the garden of Eden Espinosa. Hear that? That's the dulcet tones of power belting. In this episode, Scott and Alana share some of their favorite moments from this icon, including when she wrote the book on Wicked riffs, opted up the already impossible ending of BKLYN’s Once Upon a Time, and her celebrated return to Broadway. Cheers to taking big swings, and let us pour one out for Lempicka.

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