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NEVER fall in love with an Elf! This week in a special Christmas episode we are discussing the jolly, movie-to-musical adaptation Elf: The Musical! Listen along as we discuss the problem with Jovie, breakdown our experiences auditioning for the show, breakdown the musicals distinct lack of "Will Ferrell-ness", continue to make jokes about double casting Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, and talk through the the pitfalls of placing an iconic character onstage outside of its original portrayal. Just remember guys, not everyone can be Legally Blonde.

Note: Sorry for the background noise on this episode! Kat lives in an old New York apartment with a VERY loud radiator and has a cough, but its not COVID, so that’s good. Thank you for your patience!!

Links for Episode:
 https://youtu.be/moH8OUuK9-E - Elf performance at 2012 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
https://youtu.be/iwY0ClBOw9k - Promo for Elf The Musical at the Paramount Theatre
https://youtu.be/0F2dqA6f1Sc - Promo for the Original Broadway Production

Rebecca Luker Performances:
https://youtu.be/293VeCd6XGQ - Marian in The Music Man
https://youtu.be/bumoCXpsDaU - Maria in The Sound of Music
https://youtu.be/D66WHnTENI8 - Lily in The Secret Garden
https://youtu.be/MgEm61zi48I - Amalia in She Loves Me
https://youtu.be/yBukLqqwMQk - Claudia in Nine
https://youtu.be/dcAqCMCohto - Helen in Fun Home
https://youtu.be/SAjwJG2YZYc - Christine in Phantom of the Opera

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 Hosts:
 Kat Shaw, @katlynwithak on all platforms
 Savannah-Lee Mumford @dntcallmesavannah on instagram and @dntclmesavannah on twitter

This episode was co-edited by Sam Yeager & Kat Shaw.

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There’s nothing dirty going on! This week we start our month of Holiday Musicals with the fun and fresh Best Little Whorehouse in Texas! Join us as we learn the true story of The Chicken Ranch, notice the similarities of Les Miserables and Best Little Whorehouse, talks about some of the race issues in both the movie and the show, talk about the importance of humanizing Sex Work, and Kat misremembers some of her Dolly Parton trivia and EMBARRASSES herself.

Note: Sorry for the background noise on this episode! Kat lives in an old New York apartment with a VERY loud radiator and has a cough, but its not COVID, so that’s good. Thank you for your patience!!

Links for Episode:
Jennifer Hudson ’24 Hours of Lovin’ -  https://youtu.be/YDcpaqDR8-Q
Ann Margret (we discuss the end of the song around 10:40, but the whole thing is worth a listen) - https://youtu.be/JyfCKLBcrDk 
'Hard Candy Christmas' - https://youtu.be/gcPY3RIvtCw

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Mother Please, I'm Scared! This week we are back discussing the Phantom Sequel Love Never Dies. We breakdown the history of this infamous show, Kat gives a summary of just one of the TWO DIFFERENT VERSIONS THERE ARE, Slee does many impressions, we critique Hugh Jackman's vocal performance in Les Miserables, and breakdown where ALW went wrong with this show. We are once again joined by our dear friend and fellow creative Jonathan Allsop!!

Hosts:
Kat Shaw, @katlynwithak on all platforms
Savannah-Lee Mumford @dntcallmesavannah on instagram and @dntclmesavannah on twitter
 
Guest: 
Jonathan Allsop, @jo._nathan Jonathan Allsop on Youtube
 
This episode was co-edited by Kat Shaw & Sam Yeager.
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He's Here!! This episode we are discussing Phantom of the Opera. We discuss the importance (and the high quality) of Norm Lewis' performance as the Phantom, weigh the pros and cons of revivals versus new work, gush over Sierra Boggess, Kat won't shut up about how she "doesn't love Andrew Lloyd Webber", and to top it all off we are joined by a very special guest.  Actor, Singer, Comedian, and future Puppeteer: Jonathan Allsop!

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Performances Discussed:
 Sierra Boggess “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again” - https://youtu.be/_T0ME2xrP2g
Norm Lewis “The Music of The Night” - https://youtu.be/lCAdkACAH78
Ramin Karimloo & Sierra Boggess “The Point of No Return” - https://youtu.be/6FpRjVPMOoM
Gerard Butler “Why So Silent” - https://youtu.be/mON5dbdm63M

 Hosts:
 Kat Shaw, @katlynwithak on all platforms
 Savannah-Lee Mumford @dntcallmesavannah on instagram and @dntclmesavannah on twitter
 
 Guest: 
 Jonathan Allsop, @jo._nathan Jonathan Allsop on Youtube
 
 This episode was co-edited by Kat Shaw & Sam Yeager.
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God, Thats Good!! This episode  we are discussing Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.  In this episode we discuss Whether or not Mrs. Lovett is a Karen, Dreamcast the show with characters from Twilight, and Kat campaigns to play Toby in the next Broadway revival. As an additional treat this episode comes with a built in drinking game: Drink every time Slee says "the Priest" when she means "the Judge".

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Resources/Performances Discussed:
Patti Lupone performing 'God That's Good' - https://youtu.be/swC0bNrji48 
An in-depth breakdown of the score - https://www.fromscoretostage.com/single-post/2018/02/03/The-Unraveling-of-Sweeney-Todd

 Hosts:
 Katlyn Shaw, @katlynwithak on all platforms
 Savannah-Lee Mumford @dntcallmesavannah on instagram and @dntclmesavannah on twitter

This episode was edited by Sam Yeager.
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Ooky Spooky! This episode we're talking about the infamous and bloody... Carrie: The Musical! Join us as we discuss flaws in the original production, how Sue kinda sucks, and the importance of a story driven score.


Resources/Performances Discussed:
The Theatre Will Rock - Elizabeth L Wollman
2015 Los Angeles Production - https://youtu.be/uqYXtKdfnw8
2015 Destruction - https://vimeo.com/181349698 
Marin Mazzie - https://youtu.be/N1h8EBSAx8Q
Alice Ripley - https://youtu.be/a3w18W35Xhk


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Hosts:
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This episode was edited by Sam Yeager.
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Yow! This week we go in depth on the beloved classic Oklahoma! We thoroughly examine Judd, celebrate everything Ado Annie, and discuss the importance of casting a show in a way the represents the people it’s trying to celebrate.

Performances/Articles Discussed
Essay on 2019 Revival - https://howlround.com/sympathy-incel 
Ali Stroker - https://youtu.be/FxFS8okUqKk
Gertie - https://youtu.be/mQ5e0WLVUzA

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 Hosts:
 Katlyn Shaw, @katlynwithak on all platforms
 Savannah-Lee Mumford @dntcallmesavannah on instagram and @dntclmesavannah on twitter
 
 This episode was edited by Sam Yeager.

You can follow him @violentgarden on instagram

Look Out! This week we’re discussing the classic story of an orphan man and a blood thirsty plant from space. Join us as we fawn over Ellen Greene, break down our favorite moments from the film and the stage show, and discuss the importance of “non-traditional casting”.

Performances Discussed:
Breyonha Parham - https://youtu.be/-fVF-pxTRSc
Tre Frazier - https://youtu.be/X9o46qQTRM8
Steve Martin - https://youtu.be/bOtMizMQ6oM
MJ Rodriguez & George Salazar - https://youtu.be/pkUPUc4Q6bg
Jake Gyllenhaal & Ellen Greene - https://youtu.be/oXfaCWl79xU

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Welcome to This Podcast Won't Run a Week! A biweekly musical theatre podcast by two unreformed (now fully adult) theatre kids. Your hosts are Savannah-Lee Mumford (SLee) and Katlyn Shaw (Kat), follow us along as we discuss musicals, dream casts, and whatever pops into their over caffeinated heads. 

You can follow us @thispodwontrunaweek on Instagram and @thispodwontrun on Twitter to keep up with what we are doing each week and to suggest shows for us to discuss!

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