We’ve got rhythm this episode as we head to France for the 1951 Gershwin musical ‘An American in Paris starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. Former GI Jerry resides in the capital city as a struggling artist and finds himself involved in a love triangle. Grab a brioche and tune in….who could ask for anything more?!?

Sinners special continued!

Awards Season reaches its peak this weekend and with a record 16 nomination we thought we would discuss the 2025 ‘Sinners’ that’s crosses both the horror and musical genres. Set in 1932 Mississippi, Michael B Jordan stars as twins Smoke and Stack who have returned from Chicago to open a Juke Joint. Get the popcorn ready and tune in!

(This episode comes in two parts due to technical difficulties)

We don’t pop our cork for every film we see but this episode is a Big Spender as we discuss the 1969 musical comedy ‘Sweet Charity’. Shirley MacLaine plays the eternally optimistic protagonist Shirley Hope Valentine who has her shares of romantic misfortunes in New York. If only our friends could see us now!

Maybe it’s time for another podcast and this time we discuss the 1982 classic ‘Annie’ who is living a Hard Knock Life in a New York orphanage run by the infamous Miss. Hannigan. Starring Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney and musical royalty Carol Burnett, Tim Curry and Bernadette Peters. Tune in and look to Tomorrow!

It’s Valentine’s Day and time for some romance as we discuss the 1964 French classic ‘The Umbrellas of Cherbourg’. We meet young lovers Genevieve and Guy whose romance is interrupted when Guy is drafted to serve in the Algerian War. Sung throughout, the beautifully film takes us through Departure, Absence and Return. Put your umbrella up, get the Valentine chocolates out and tune in!

Time to take a spin with another Rodgers and Hammerstein classic as we discuss the 1956 musical, ‘Carousel’. The action takes place in Maine as we see the turbulent romance of carousel barker Billy Bigelow and mill worker Julie Jordan. Tune in and you’ll never walk alone!

This episode we discuss the 1973 Stephen Schwartz musical ‘Godspell’. Based on the Gospel of Matthew we see Jesus (Victor Garber) and his followers journeying through New York City. Make sure you tune in Day by Day!

Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend and so is a musical podcast! This episode we discuss the 1953 Musical ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ starring the iconic Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell as two Girls from Little Rock. Tune in and remember that we don’t mean rhinestones!

You’d better ‘Think’ before you tune in to our next podcast discussing the 1980 comedy musical ‘The Blues Brothers’. Played by Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, the title Brothers set out on a mission to save an orphanage by reuniting their R&B band. Also starring Carrie Fisher and musical legends Aretha Franklin, James Brown and Ray Charles. Tune in and let us see you shake your tail feather!