Let's venture Side by Side by Side into Part II on Company! We talk likable narrators, unattractive desperation, and the wonder of adult friendships.  PLUS: JLM as Bobby or JoAnne? We'll drink to that.

Theme music by Cullen Vance.

Our favorite versions of "Being Alive:" - Bernadette Peters (link) - Ramin Karimloo (link) - Norm Lewis (link) - Putting It Together quintet (link)

Bell rings, door chimes, let's talk Company! In the first half of this 2-part episode, we talk breaking gender norms, affectionate but loveless marriages, and the lie of the biological clock.

Theme music by Cullen Vance.

2006 Broadway cast recording: Amazon | iTunes | Spotify

I'm Not Afraid of Anything, especially not this episode on Songs for a New World! We talk JRB's debutante ball, the inescapable male gaze, and letting music do the heavy lifting. PLUS: even a broken JLM watch is right twice a day.

Theme music by Cullen Vance.

World premiere recording: Amazon | iTunes | Spotify

CW: bullying, religion, homicide

Do Me A Favor and turn up this episode on Carrie! We talk literal translations, the troubles with stage telekinesis, and the musical trilogy nobody expected. PLUS: there's just no good segue here, but JLM is always a good topic.

Theme music by Cullen Vance.

Off-Broadway premiere cast album: Amazon | iTunes | Spotify

CW: racism, misogyny

Let's Misbehave--time to dive into Anything Goes! We talk the cheese crackers of musicals, maximum triple threats, and what to do with your available time. PLUS: JLM is the top.

Theme music by Cullen Vance.

2011 New Broadway cast album: Amazon | iTunes | Spotify

Content warning: mentions of bullying, family loss, religion, abusive partners

I Can't Stand Still any longer--we gotta cut Footloose! We talk taking the grunge out of Kenny Loggins, logical fallacies, and sequels that should have been. PLUS: let's get lost in a JLM waltz...

Theme music by Cullen Vance.

Original Broadway cast album: Amazon | iTunes | Spotify

Listening suggestions: Token Theatre Friends The Stoop Code Switch Two Dope Queens Punch Up the Jam 

Skull Island can't contain this episode on King Kong! We talk the new dream ballet, screaming about feminism, and literally smashing patriarchy. PLUS: JLM is no stranger to showbiz, so give him a call.

Theme music by Cullen Vance.

Show Notes: - Performance of "Full Moon Lullaby" for the CBS Thanksgiving Day Parade - Official video for "Queen of New York"

Content Warnings: mentions of sexual harassment, assault, TB and COVID-19.

Your Song is one of the many we'll hear at the Moulin Rouge! We talk spectacular spectacular, what makes a jukebox musical, and weird narrative structures. PLUS: could JLM can-can?

Theme music by Cullen Vance.

Original Broadway cast album: Amazon | iTunes | Spotify

The World Will Know when they open our take on Newsies! We talk imagining Santa Fe, little stories entwined with big wealth, and instinctive coordinated dancing. PLUS: In JLM's defense, nobody is on Broadway right now.

Theme music by Cullen Vance.

Original Broadway cast: Amazon | iTunes | Spotify

Broadway pep this week: - A special take on "You Will Be Found" from Dear Evan Hansen - A cut song from Hamilton

Content warning: 9/11.

Welcome to the Rock, where we fly into Come From Away! We talk with special guest Eric Braman about courageous kindness, fish kisses, and being in love (or just stuck in Newfoundland). PLUS: JLM is our preferred pilot.

Theme music by Cullen Vance.

Original Broadway cast album: Amazon | iTunes | Spotify

Program Notes: - Special guest Eric Braman - Spiderwoman Theater - The Stoop podcast - Interview on The Inadequate Life podcast with the creators of Come From Away