This episode we’re discussing the 2023 film version of the musical adaptation of ‘The Color Purple’ following the book and 1985 Oscar nominated film. Set in Georgia in 1908 the story follows the trials and tribulations of Celie. Tune in and find out that ‘I’m here’ 💜

Time for a visit to the ‘State Fair’ as we discuss the first Rogers and Hammerstein musical written for film rather than stage. An initial musical was made in 1945 then remade in 1962 starting Pat Boone, Ann Margaret and Bobby Darrin. The story follow the Frake family as they prepare for the Texas State Fair. Tune in and join us for a Grand night of singing!

It’s time for some Fosse, Fosse, Fosse as we discuss the 1979 musical fantasy film ‘All That Jazz’ starring Roy Scheider and Jessica Lange. Directed and co written by the legendary Bob Fosse this semi autobiographical fantasy is based on aspects of his life and career as choreographer, dancer and filmmaker. Tune in and get the jazz hands ready!

Happy Pride 🌈

To celebrate we have a special discussing the iconic 1994 classic ‘The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert’. 3 Drag Queens travel across Australia in their bus Priscilla whilst going through a personal journey. Paint your nails, get your eyelashes on and tune in!

We will take you where you gotta go…..It’s my Birthday so I get to choose a special film for the podcast and it’s time to Spice up our life! Along with Ginger, Scary, Baby, Sporty and Posh we are discussing the 1997 classic ‘Spiceworld The Movie’. Hold on to your knickers Girls and Zig A Zig Ah ✌️

It’s time to rock out as we discuss the 2012 jukebox film adaptation of ‘Rock of Ages’. An all star cast including Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Catherine Zeta Jones and Mary J Blige sing a selection of rock songs to the story of a small town girl arriving in LA. Tune in and don’t stop believing!!!

It’s time for a visit to Fat Sam’s Grand Slam Speakeasy as we discuss the 1976 Alan Parker family comedy ‘Bugsy Malone’ that comprises of an all child cast, which includes Jodie Foster and Bonnie Langford, playing adult roles. Using cream shooting splurge guns these are prohibition era gangsters with a difference! Tune in and remember that when you give a little love then ‘It all comes back to you’

Yee - Haw it’s time for another episode as we travel back to 1950 for the MGM musical ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ starring Betty Hutton and Howard Keel. With music by Irving Berlin the story loosely tells the story of the sharpshooter Annie Oakley whose skills lead her to join the Buffalo Bill show. Tune in because any podcast you can post we can post better!

This episode we take a break from the list for a ‘New York’ special and as a one off we’re discussing a recording of a filmed musical concert. This is so that we can include the 1970 Sondheim musical ‘Company’ on our list via the 2011 concert version starring Neil Patrick Harris as the protagonist. The show follows Bobby as he’s surrounded by all his married friends on his 35th Birthday. Phone rings, door chimes and in comes a new podcast!

It’s time to ease on down the road as we discuss the 1978 film adaptation of the Broadway show, ‘The Wiz’. Starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson the film is a modern retelling of the classic ‘The Wizard of Oz’ taking place in an urban setting. Click your heels three times and tune in!