Podcasts by Breaking the Curtain
The musical theatre podcast where two best friends interview their theatre idols and break down the history behind all of your favourite musicals!
Breaking the Curtain is a podcast that features everything from Musical Theatre Show History episodes, Interviews with Broadway and West End creatives and the latest theatre news around the globe!
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Ep130 - Building Momentum with LIAM PEARCE (How to Dance in Ohio) from 2023-12-13T19:22:35
We are delighted to chat with Liam Pearce who stars as Drew in the groundbreaking Broadway musical: How to Dance in Ohio!
We speak with Liam about m...
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Ep129 - Silly Love Songs with TANISHA SPRING & DOM SIMPSON (Moulin Rouge!) from 2023-12-06T18:46:56
Breaking the Curtain is going from pink to ROUGE for this episode that is so exciting, it'll have you booking a ticket to see the show!
We're beyond honoured to ...
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Ep128 - Merrily We Chat with KATIE ROSE CLARKE (Merrily We Roll Along) from 2023-11-22T18:11:59
We are delighted to be joined by Broadway's Katie Rose Clarke to chat all about Merrily We Roll Along!
Katie shares insight into playing Beth in the Broadway revival, the ...
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Ep127 - Millennials are Killing Musicals with NICO JUBER, KRISTOLYN LLOYD & DIANA HUEY from 2023-11-18T19:29:01
OMG! We're joined by Nico Juber (music, lyrics & book), Kristolyn Lloyd (Brenda) and Diana Huey (Katrina) to...
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Ep126 - Bella's Journey with ALLISON SHEPPARD (Jagged Little Pill) from 2023-11-15T19:06:45
We're beyond thrilled to be joined by Allison Sheppard who plays Bella in the National Touring Production of Jagged Little Pill!
Allison chats with us about her audit...
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Ep125 - Standby Slayer with JULIA MCLELLAN (SIX) from 2023-11-10T01:44:58
Listen up Queendom! We're joined by Julia McLellan who is currently in the Canadian company of SIX: The Musical as the alternate for Jane Seymour, Katherine Howard and Anne Boleyn. ...
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Ep124 - Nerdy Prudes Must Love WILL BRANNER from 2023-11-07T23:07:08
We are beyond thrilled to be joined by one of our favourite performers, Will Branner!
Will is best known for appearing in the National Touring Productions of Mean Gi...
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Ep123 - The Curse of the Marquis Theatre from 2023-11-06T03:46:26
Do you believe Broadway's Marquis Theatre is cursed?
We dive deep into 'The Great Theatre Massacre of 1982', which brought down five theatres including the historic Morosco Th...
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Ep122 - Large Parties with SAMANTHA PAULY (The Great Gatsby) from 2023-11-02T20:32:50
We're beyond thrilled to be joined by Samatha Pauly for the season final of Breaking the Curtain!
Samantha joins us to chat about playing the role of Jordan Baker in...
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Ep121 - Meet The Plastics: MAYA PETROPOULOS, KRISTEN AMANDA SMITH & MARYROSE BRENDEL (Mean Girls) from 2023-10-25T04:00
Meet The Plastics! We got to sit with Maya Petropoulos, Kristen Amanda Smith and MaryRose Brendel who play the iconic roles of Regina George, G...
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Ep120 - In Dreams with LENA HALL from 2023-10-21T03:10:15
Our dreams came true! We were beyond honoured to speak with Tony Award winner Lena Hall all about starring as Kenna in the new musical In Dreams now playing at the CAA ...
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Ep119 - Every Day is October 3rd with NATALIE SHAW (Mean Girls) from 2023-10-13T01:36:37
This is an extra special episode because we're chatting with Natalie Shaw who recently set out on her first National Touring Production playing Cady Heron in Mean Girls:...
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Ep118 - Great Scott! It's LIANA HUNT! (Back to the Future The Musical) from 2023-10-09T20:51:20
Great Scott! We're joined by Back to the Future: The Musical's Liana Hunt, who currently stars in the Broadway production as Lorraine Baines.
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Ep117 - SIX, IN DREAMS & The Mirivsh 2023/2024 Season from 2023-10-06T17:04:24
We recently attended the Opening Night performances of SIX and In Dreams.
Mirvish Productions is having such an incredible season and we’re so honoured t...
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Ep116 - Haunted Theatres, The Ghost of the 'Pearl Studios Shi*ter' and More! from 2023-10-04T21:59:16
On this episode, we discuss the stories behind two haunted theatres in North America: The Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto and the Nederlander Theatre in Chicago! We include the stories of our...
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Ep115 - Look! It’s Glinda! Celebrating 20 Years of Wicked with MCKENZIE KURTZ from 2023-09-08T20:57:42
We are beyond thrilled to chat with Glinda Upland herself, Broadway's McKenzie Kurtz, who joined us to discuss the upcoming 20th Anniversary of Wicked!
In this episod...
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Ep114 - ONCE MORE, WITH FEELING: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Recap with PROPHECY GIRLS from 2023-09-04T04:00
On this episode of Breaking the Curtain, we're kicking off our two-month Stagey Spooks Series with a very special crossover episode. We were so honoured to join Kara and
Ep113 - Theatre Hot Takes from 2023-08-24T00:01:07
Welcome to our very first edition of THEATRE HOT TAKES where we anonymously read the Theatre Hot Takes our listeners submitted and discuss the topic with our own opinions!
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Ep112 - MR. JOE ICONIS from 2023-08-02T14:43:52
We are beyond thrilled to be joined by Joe Iconis to chat about his upcoming new musical: The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical opening later this month ...
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Ep111 - Sweet MARY PAGE NANCE (A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical) from 2023-07-08T15:36:53
A few months ago we had the pleasure of seeing A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical and it was SO GOOD, SO GOOD, SO GOOD! What we didn't know while in the audience is that we...
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Ep110 - Sound Design with Ain't No Mo's TAYLOR J. WILLIAMS from 2023-06-06T20:27:05
Our 2023 Tony Interview Series continues with the highly talented and kind, Taylor J. Williams, who is nominated for his work on Broadway's Ain't No Mo!
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Ep109 - Show History: FUNNY GIRL (Ft. Drama Fiends) from 2023-05-30T18:14:08
Hello Gorgeous! We're joined by our new friends, Fiona and Julianna, from the Drama Fiends podcast, to break down the history behind Funny Girl! From Babs launching...
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Ep108 - It's All Happening with TOM KITT from 2023-05-23T15:53:48
We had the absolute pleasure of speaking with the incredible Tom Kitt, who is nominated for the 2023 Tony Award for Best Original Score Written for the Theatre for Broadway'...
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Ep107 - Pooh Corner with BENJAMIN DURHAM (Winnie the Pooh) from 2023-05-13T18:09:37
We're delighted to be joined by Benjamin Durham who plays the iconic role of Winnie the Pooh in the new musical adaptation now touring around the UK & Ireland!
Th...
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Ep106 - Rockstars Are Undeniable with JONATHAN CULLEN (Rock of Ages) from 2023-04-27T23:23:21
We're so thrilled to be joined by Jonathan Cullen to discuss playing the role of rockstar Stacee Jaxx in Toronto's Rock of Ages!
Jonathan Cullen has wowed audiences on st...
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Ep105 - Defying Gravity with EMILY KRISTEN MORRIS (Wicked) from 2023-04-13T22:31:37
We're so excited to be joined by Emily Kristen Morris!
Emily is currently the Elphaba standby on the Broadway National Tour of Wicked. Some of her other favorite theatre role...
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Ep104 - Seize The Day with BRONTÉ BARBÉ & MICHAEL AHOMKA-LINDSAY (Newsies) from 2023-03-28T18:12:26
EXTRA! EXTRA! Calling all Fansies! We've got an exciting interview with Bronté Barbé and Michael Ahomka-Lindsay who play the roles of Katherine Plu...
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Ep103 - Don't Stop Believin' with Rock of Ages Toronto's LOUISE CAMILLERI from 2023-03-02T18:25:29
We're thrilled to be joined by Louise Camilleri who is currently playing Justice Charlier in the Toronto production of Rock of Ages!
Louise has been an entertainer for over 3 decades with...
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Ep102 - WTF is Rent Remixed? from 2023-02-22T19:15:10
This is weird. It's weird. Very weird. F**king weird.
When RENT opened in London’s West End in 1998, the poor reviews from the British press would eventually become the least of ...
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Ep101 - The Bat is Back with GLENN ADAMSON & KELLIE GNAUCK (Bat Out of Hell The Musical) from 2023-02-16T01:36:33
The Bat is back in London! We're thrilled to be joined by returning guests Glenn Adamson (Strat) and Kellie Gnauck (Raven) to chat about their recent journey with the show's Arena tour in Austra...
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Ep100 - Show History: MOULIN ROUGE! from 2023-02-14T18:58:43
Rouge, baby! Happy Valentine's Day, chickens! Join us as we break down the history behind the real Moulin Rouge, Baz Luhrmann's iconic film and the process of adapting it for the stage,...
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Ep99 - & Judith with RACHEL WEBB (&Juliet) from 2023-02-11T19:31:09
We're so thrilled to be joined by Rachel Webb to discuss Broadway's & Juliet, the hard work and dedication that goes into being an understudy, whic...
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Ep98 - All Things Hercules The MUSE-ical with BRADLEY GIBSON & ISABELLE MCCALLA from 2023-02-08T03:35:06
On this episode of Breaking the Curtain, we're joined by the insanely talented and lovely Bradley Gibson and Isabelle McCalla who star as Hercules and Meg in th...
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Ep97 - The Curtain is Broke from 2023-02-05T19:36:12
It's our first messy updates episode of Season 4! Join us as we recap Crissy's birthday, Groundhog Day The Musical ft. the death of Fred la Marmotte, Aaron Tveit's return to Moulin Rouge! Listen
Ep96 - The Museum of Broadway Co-Founder JULIE BOARDMAN from 2023-02-01T17:30:41
We are so thrilled to have Julie Boardman join us to chat all about the Museum of Broadway!
Julie is an entrepreneur and Tony Award-winning producer. She recently conceived and produced <...
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Ep95 - How Glee Shaped a New Generation of Theatre Kids from 2023-01-23T13:00
In the early years of the 2000s, we began to see a rise in the modern movie musicals with film adaptations of Dreamgirls, Hairspray, RENT, The Phantom of the Opera...
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Breaking the Curtain: TRAILER from 2023-01-01T18:05:10
Two stagey best friends interview their idols and break down the history behind your favourite musicals from popular shows like RENT and Beetlejuice to iconic flops like Ca...
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Ep94 - ROB COLLETTI: The Legendary Lester Bangs (Almost Famous) from 2022-12-31T01:28:01
In this very special BONUS episode of Breaking the Curtain, we're joined by the phenomenal Rob Colletti who stars as Lester Bangs in Almost Famous Listen
Ep93 - A Journey Through New York City from 2022-12-12T01:30:04
SURPRISE! Last week, we took a trip to New York City to spend time under the bright lights of Broadway in preparation for our upcoming season to bring you even more exciting content! On this fin...
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Ep92 - Sondheim & Me: A Conversation with PAUL SALSINI from 2022-12-06T23:05:32
In this episode, we're joined by Paul Salsini, the author of the memoir 'Sondheim & Me' , which tells the story of the relationship between American musical composer Stephen Sondhei...
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Ep91 - Show History: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST from 2022-11-26T02:49:14
Once upon a time, in a faraway land, an Enchantress turned a cruel Prince into a hideous Beast. To break the spell, the Beast must learn to love another and earn her love in return before the la...
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Ep90 - You Oughta Know about Jagged Little Pill's JADE MCLEOD from 2022-11-18T10:37:01
In this very exciting episode of Breaking the Curtain, we're joined by Jade McLeod who is currently playing Jo in the North American Touring Production of Jagged Lit...
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Ep89 - Show History: MEAN GIRLS from 2022-11-14T21:49:56
In this episode, we chat all about how Tina Fey made fetch happen by bringing one of our favourite Y2K movies to the stage!
If you don’t know what Mean Girls is about because you live und...
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Ep88 - Hey Raven, Raven! Chatting with ALIZÉ CRUZ from 2022-11-12T00:31:50
We’re back with another interview! Last month we sat down with Travis Cormier who plays Strat; the leader of the Lost in Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell The Musical in Las Vegas.
In this e...
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Ep87 - November Updates: Starbucks, Stars and Sharks from 2022-11-08T03:51:49
Starbucks and stars and sharks... Oh my!
It's another updates episode and you're in for a laugh! Can you believe it's already November? Get cozy with us as we sip our Starbucks h...
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Ep86 - MOM AF: ANIKA LARSEN (Almost Famous) from 2022-11-01T18:38:58
In this episode of Breaking the Curtain we're joined by the incredibly talented, lovely Anika Larsen to chat all about playing Elaine Miller in Almost Famous on Broadway!
Almost Famous: T...
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Ep85 - Show History: RIDE THE CYCLONE from 2022-10-31T16:50:25
Happy Halloween! After receiving many requests, we're finally covering the history behind the Canadian musical; Ride the Cyclone... Which is kind of like Cats, if Griza...
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Ep84 - Show History: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA from 2022-10-31T00:15:23
He's there... The Phantom of the Opera!
Join us as we deep dive into the history behind one of the most beloved musicals of all-time, The Phantom of the Opera.
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Ep83 - The Almighty Heather Chandler: MADDISON FIRTH from 2022-10-26T19:38:57
Listen up! In this episode, we're joined by the beautiful Maddison Firth who plays the role of Heather Chandler in the West End production of Heathers and can also be seen playi...
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Ep82 - All Revved Up with TRAVIS CORMIER from 2022-10-21T16:22:45
After a wide search in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York over the course of several months, the team behind Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell The Musical finally found their lead - Canad...
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Ep81 - Show History: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS from 2022-10-17T17:29:27
In this episode, we discuss the creation behind Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's Little Shop of Horrors. You know, the horror comedy rock musical about a florist shop worker who ...
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Ep80 - The Murder of Broadway Star Margaret Lawrence from 2022-10-12T17:33:31
The swanky 10-story Midtown apartment house at 51 St. didn’t exactly scream ‘murder’ when you strolled by. In fact, it was home to a glamorous celebrity couple of the stage and screen living the...
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Ep79 - A Beautiful Frickin' Episode with ERIN CALDWELL from 2022-10-05T15:12:14
Calling all Corn Nuts!
We sat down with Erin Caldwell to chat all about playing the role of Veronica Sawyer in the West End production of Heathers The Musical! Erin shares with us her pre...
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Ep78 - Show History: AMERICAN IDIOT from 2022-10-01T19:45:01
Is everyone awake? Yes? Good!
This Show History episode is all about rage, love and punk rock.
Join us as we dive deep into the events that surrounded the creation and wri...
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Ep77 - Get On Your Feet with LINEDY GENAO & BRANDON ESPINOZA from 2022-09-29T14:16:48
In this episode, we're joined by Linedy Genao and Brandon Espinoza; the stars of Paper Mill Playhouse's production of On Your Feet!
On Your Feet follows the lives of pop superstars Gloria...
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Ep76 - The Many Musicals About Manson? from 2022-09-26T02:03:39
We're back with another Musical Theatre meets True Crime episode! Did you know there are musicals about Charles Manson and the Manson Family? No? Neither did we!
Join us as we discuss the...
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Ep 75 - Show History: BONNIE & CLYDE from 2022-09-19T03:10:27
A musical about America's most infamous outlaws, a composer known for a string of Broadway flops, investors pulling their money out of the production... What could possibly go wrong?
In t...
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Ep74 - Show History: SCHOOL OF ROCK from 2022-09-11T22:54:32
School is now in session!
Is there anything spookier than realizing summer vacation is over and school has begun? ... Well, maybe a wannabe rockstar pretending to be an elementary school ...
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Ep73 - Show History: R&H'S CINDERELLA from 2022-09-02T15:02:40
Happy almost Fall, y'all! It’s the start of our Stagey Spooks Series… May your apple pie scented candles be lit and your cup always filled with pumpkin spice. In fact, we’re going to chat all ab...
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Ep72 - The Rise of Musical Theatre Reality Shows from 2022-08-19T18:43:11
What happens when you send 50 Danny and Sandy-wannabes to a Grease training school in hopes of becoming the next leads in the 10-million-dollar Broadway revival? Chaos....
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Ep71 - A Bridge Too Far: The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical Drama from 2022-08-06T00:54:13
Dearest Listeners,
We’ve been following the drama and lawsuit surrounding B&B's The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical that has taken place over the past few days as we know most ...
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Ep70 - Show History: MAMMA MIA! from 2022-08-02T20:14:51
For one episode... And one episode only; Mamma Mia: the Show History!
Honey-honeys, in this episode, we’re taking you on a journey with us to a little Greek island known as Kalok...
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Ep69 - 'Not-So-Funny' Funny Girls from 2022-07-24T03:15:50
Welcome to this giddy updates episode where we chat all about the shows we saw recently including the Pre-Broadway Engagement of & Juliet! We also share our excitement about the cas...
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Ep68 - Show History: THE LAST FIVE YEARS from 2022-07-12T00:53:34
Will you share your life with us for the next 40 minutes?
In this latest Show History episode, we chat all about The Last Five Years, our personal opinions on the relationship be...
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Ep67 - Stagey Listener Stories, Second Edition from 2022-06-29T01:37:37
Welcome to the Second Edition of Listener Stories where we read your theatre stories back to you! In this episode, we've got stories about what happens when Olaf's butt falls off on stage, excit...
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Ep66 - Spread the Love Around with JENNIFER ALLEN & JARRAN MUSE from 2022-06-23T19:47:20
In this thrilling episode of Breaking the Curtain, we're joined by the sensational Jennifer Allen and Jarran Muse. They are currently playing Mother Su...
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Ep65 - Stagey Mayhem from 2022-05-08T18:25:15
Happy May! We're back with a special updates episode for you. Join us as we ramble about the upcoming Tony Nominations, News from Bat Out of Hell the Musical, Dating Apps and more!
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Ep64 - All Things The Wanderer with MIKE WARTELLA & CHRISTY ALTOMARE from 2022-04-24T16:26
In this thrilling episode, we’re joined by Mike Wartella and Christy Altomare to chat all about the new hit musical The Wanderer based on the life of l...
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Ep63 - Good Morning Baltimore with Niki Metcalf from 2022-04-13T19:12:20
Get ready Baltimore! We're joined by the incredibly talented Niki Metcalf! You can see Niki "eat some breakfast, then change the world" across America as Tracy Turnblad in the National Tour of H...
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Ep62 - tick, tick... LOVE! from 2022-04-04T15:30:17
In this hour long episode, join Cris and Joce as they gush all about the film adaptation of Tick, Tick... BOOM!
The film tells the story of Jonathan Larson; an a...
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Ep61 - Show History: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL from 2022-03-14T14:00
It's time to get SERIOUS about Legally Blonde the Musical! Join us as we discuss how a film about sorority-girl-turned-lawyer Elle Woods became one of our favorite musicals! From working with li...
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Ep60 - Facing the Music with David Loud from 2022-03-07T22:15:11
On this episode of Breaking the Curtain, we're joined by legendary Broadway Musical Director and arranger David Loud, who has written a book recounting his wildly entertaining and deeply poignan...
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Ep59 - Show History: NEXT TO NORMAL from 2022-03-01T22:50:11
It's March 1st. And it's cheese.
Next To Normal is a rock musical about a typical American family hiding mental illness from the world. Diana Goodman has been struggling wi...
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Ep58 - My Best Friend Jon: Love, Healing and Art with Matt O'Grady from 2022-02-18T02:36:27
What a way to spend the day!
On this very special episode of Breaking the Curtain, we're joined by Matt O'Grady, Jonathan Larson's best friend and the real-life ...
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Ep57 - Show History: CRUEL INTENTIONS THE '90S MUSICAL from 2022-02-14T16:55:21
Calling all you love fools, we’re diving beneath the covers into the cruellest love story of all - Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical! We highly encourage you to sit back, relax, pour yourself a...
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Ep56 - Birthday Cake and Stagey Men from 2022-02-01T23:27:07
Hello Stagey Friends! It's our first updates episode of Season 3. Join us as we take a look behind the scenes at the research into our premiere episode 'The Life & Legacy of Jonathan Larson'...
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Ep55 - Catching Up with Andrew Polec from 2022-01-25T22:21:05
We catch up with 2021 Lotte Lenya Competition Winner, Andrew Polec! Andrew starred as Strat in the original company of Bat Out of Hell: the Musical, Be...
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Ep54 - The Life and Legacy of Jonathan Larson from 2022-01-22T03:57:50
This story takes place in the winter of 1996 in New York City. Inside the fourth floor of an apartment building on the corner of Greenwich and Spring Street in lower Manhattan is 35-year-old com...
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Ep53 - Once Upon a December Updates from 2021-12-01T20:45:51
It's time to unwrap our Stagey Holiday Gift Guide! Join Crissy and Jocelyn as they chat about the HOTTEST theatre news around the world from the upcoming NBC event - Annie Live! to the new Gatsb...
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Ep52 - Show History: SPRING AWAKENING from 2021-11-20T00:41:47
We've all got our junk, and our junk is Spring Awakening!
On this Show History episode, we're going all the way back to Broadway 2006 to discuss everyones favourite teenage angst...
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Ep51 - Holiday Drinks in A Grande Cup from 2021-11-08T20:25:15
Happy November Stagey Friends! On this update episode we tackle all of the latest news and exciting topics in Theatre Land including a heavy discussion about the Wicked film casting announcement...
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Ep50 - Bat Out of Hell Interview Series: KILLIAN THOMAS LEFEVRE from 2021-10-31T04:02:18
In this final episode of our Bat Out of Hell The Musical Interview Mini Series we're joined by Killian Thomas Lefevre who plays Tink in the new UK & Ireland touring...
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Ep49 - Bat Out of Hell Interview Series: GLENN ADAMSON & MARTHA KIRBY from 2021-10-28T17:01:10
We're back with a very exciting third episode in our Bat Out of Hell The Musical Interview Mini Series! This time we're joined by the leads of the show, Glenn Adamson and
Ep48 - Bat Out of Hell Interview Series: SHARON SEXTON & ROB FOWLER from 2021-10-21T01:04:03
In this very exciting second episode in our Bat Out of Hell The Musical Interview Mini Series, we're joined by Original Cast Members, Sharon Sexton and Rob Fowler Listen
Ep47 - Bat Out of Hell Interview Series: KELLIE GNAUCK & DANNY WHELAN from 2021-10-14T22:52
In this very exciting first episode in our Bat Out of Hell The Musical Interview Mini Series, we're joined by performers, Kellie Gnauck and Danny Whela...
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Ep46 - Show History: DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES from 2021-10-12T22:10:07
Join us as we sink our teeth into the history behind yet another spooky musical: Dance of the Vampires! Is there anything more terrifying than a very expensive flop? We...
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Ep45 - Show History: LIZZIE from 2021-10-10T03:24:12
Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one...
On this Show History episode, we hang up our LaDuca shoe...
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Ep44 - Isn't It Ironic? We Didn't Watch the Tonys from 2021-10-03T02:00
It's our Tony Awards episode-ish! Join us as we discuss our highlights, Best Dressed, and shame the fact the ceremony was put behind a paywall! Ah, Tony Season...
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Ep43 - October Updates from 2021-10-02T02:00
Hello Spooky Friends! It's October and we've got some exciting news... Listen to find out!
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Ep42 - Isn't It Ironic? We Didn't Watch the Tonys from 2021-09-28T23:40:56
It's our Tony Awards episode-ish! Join us as we discuss our highlights, Best Dressed, and shame the fact the ceremony was put behind a paywall! Ah, Tony Season...
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Ep41 - Show History: GREASE from 2021-09-22T03:25:41
You better shape up and sharpen your pencils, 'cause we’re taking it all the way back to the Class of 1959 for this Show History lesson! Join Cris and Joce as they hand-jive their way through al...
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Ep42 - Show History: GREASE from 2021-09-22T03:25:41
You better shape up and sharpen your pencils, 'cause we’re taking it all the way back to the Class of 1959 for this Show History lesson! Join Cris and Joce as they hand-jive their way through al...
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Ep41 - Scouting Out September from 2021-09-07T19:14:21
Happy September, Stagey Friends! On this episode we discuss the latest adventure in our lives as well as all of the exciting Theatre News around the globe!
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Ep40 - Celebrating One Year of Podcasting from 2021-08-17T19:22:12
THANK YOU FOR SPENDING 525600 MINUTES WITH US!
Today is 1 Year since we began our podcast journey and we couldn't be more grateful for everyone who listens to ou...
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Ep39 - All Things Savage the Musical with Nicolette Blount & Lindel Hart from 2021-08-16T01:16:48
Join Jocelyn and Cris as they sit down with Nicolette Blount (Creator, Composer, Book Writer, and Lyricist of Savage the Musical) & Lindel Hart (Book Writer)
Savage is a new musical...
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Ep38 - All We Ask of MEGHAN PICERNO from 2021-08-12T20:39:15
Christine... Christine...
We chat all things the Phantom of the Opera with Broadway's current Christine Daaé, Meghan Picerno!
Meghan Picerno is a...
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Ep37 - An August Rush from 2021-08-01T23:51:49
Happy August, Stagey Friends! It's officially our 'podcastiversary' month! Join us for this updates episode to hear all about the wonderful digital shows we watched over the past few weeks, upco...
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Ep36 - Catching Up with AVIONCE HOYLES from 2021-07-26T20:26:53
In this very special episode, we had the opportunity to interview Avionce Hoyles, who is one of our absolute favourite humans! We chat with Avionce all about his time as Tink in...
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Ep35 - Stage Door Stories from 2021-07-19T02:02:53
Join us as we discuss ‘Stage Door Tips and Tricks’, etiquette, share our own favourite memories, and read our first batch of Stage Door Listener Stories!
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Ep34 - Show History: BIG FISH with MY FAVORITE FLOP from 2021-07-14T17:09:47
What's better than chatting about a Broadway flop? Chatting about a Broadway flop with our friends Bobby & Kristina of MY FAVORITE FLOP!
Join Jocelyn, Bobby, an...
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Ep33 - Show History: BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL from 2021-06-23T16:12:35
In honour in Jim Steinman, we've reworked our original Bat Out of Hell: the Musical Show History episode script to bring you a more detailed timeline of events leading ...
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Ep32 - Show History: HEATHERS from 2021-06-13T02:44:49
Hey Corn Nuts!
Step into our Candy Store! Continuing with our Heathers 3-Part Series, we've dedicated an entire episode to the creation of Heathers The Musical! Slap on a s...
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Ep31 - Freeze Your Brain with SIMON GORDON from 2021-06-08T03:27:45
Greetings and Salutations!
On this episode, we're joined by Simon Gordon, who plays the role of 'JD' in the upcoming U.K. tour of Heathers the Musical! Slap on your Swatc...
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Ep30 - June Is Bustin' Out All Over! from 2021-06-01T19:40:27
Welcome to yet another stagey end of the month ramble where we give you the 411 on the latest theatre news! Broadway IS back! Two new productions of Heathers opening in the UK?! We have to PAY t...
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Ep29 - An Exclusive Look Into FOR TONIGHT: A NEW MUSICAL from 2021-05-29T02:03:21
As you know, Breaking the Curtain loves new musicals! Join Cris and Joce as they sit down with Spencer Williams and Shenelle Salcido, co-writers of the...
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Ep28 - Dream Musicals from 2021-05-18T02:44:08
What's your dream musical?
Join us as we countdown our Top 5 Dream Musicals based on pre-existing material (books, films, musician, etc!) Listen...
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Ep27 - A Lot of Livin' to Do with BOBBY RYDELL from 2021-05-06T00:44:58
In honour of the 58th Anniversary of the iconic film version of Bye Bye Birdie, we sat down with Bobby Rydell who played the role of Hugo Peabody! ...
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Ep26 - It's Maaaaay! Broadway's back? from 2021-05-03T00:14:58
I'm the month you want! It's me, it's Maaaaay!
Welcome to yet another stagey end of the month ramble where we give you the 411 on the latest theatre news! Broadway's coming back? Ne...
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Ep25 - Show History: WAITRESS from 2021-04-30T02:04:27
Discover 'what baking can do' in our latest Show History episode all about Broadway's favourite 'baked from the heart' musical, Waitress!
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Ep24 - Wishing Our Lives Were Like A Musical with I WISH MY LIFE WERE LIKE A MUSICAL (ALEXANDER S. BERMANGE, LUCAS RUSH, AND CHARLOTTE ANNE STEEN) from 2021-04-21T17:58:12
I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical is a sparkling musical revue lifts the lid on the highs and lows of life as a musical theatre performer. From voice-straining high no...
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Ep23 - Nothin' But a Good Time with CONSTANTINE MAROULIS from 2021-04-19T04:24:12
We wanna rock!
Join us for this very exciting Show History episode where we talk all about the five-time Tony Nominated Musical ROCK OF AGES in honour o...
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Ep22 - Life is a Cabaret? April Updates + Exclusive Announcement from 2021-04-06T19:42:56
We're back! Join us as we reflect on the past month and spill all the details about our upcoming podcast guests, including a very special announcement at the end of the episode!
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A Backstage Glimpse into THE BROADWAY CAST REUNION SERIES from 2021-03-24T18:47:14
Today we’re joined by Lee Lessack and Robert Bannon, who are the wonderful hosts of The Broadway Cast Reunion Series which gives audiences a chance to ...
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Ep21 - A Backstage Glimpse into THE BROADWAY CAST REUNION SERIES from 2021-03-24T17:47:14
Today we’re joined by Lee Lessack and Robert Bannon, who are the wonderful hosts of The Broadway Cast Reunion Series which gives audiences a chance to ...
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Chatting with Casting Director KATE LUMPKIN from 2021-03-23T17:05:48
We’re so thrilled to have Kate Lumpkin join us! We were so fortune to have met Kate while working on The Mad Ones Lab this past year.
Kate is the Founder of and Lead Casting Dir...
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Ep20 - Chatting with Casting Director KATE LUMPKIN from 2021-03-23T16:05:48
We’re so thrilled to have Kate Lumpkin join us! We were so fortune to have met Kate while working on The Mad Ones Lab this past year.
Kate is the Founder of and Lead Casting Directo...
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There's No Biz Like Showbiz with XENA GUSTHART; THE SHOWBIZ CLINIC from 2021-03-12T21:06:37
Xena Gusthart is a Broadway and West End choreographer living between New York and London. She choreographs, holds rehearsals and does castings for large stage shows and musical...
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Ep19 - There's No Biz Like Showbiz with XENA GUSTHART; THE SHOWBIZ CLINIC from 2021-03-12T20:06:37
Xena Gusthart is a Broadway and West End choreographer living between New York and London. She choreographs, holds rehearsals and does castings for large stage shows and musical...
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Strong Female Theatre Characters from 2021-03-08T18:13:21
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY!
We chat all about our favourite female characters in theatre, share our frustration about fan culture frowning upon certain str...
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Ep18 - Strong Female Theatre Characters from 2021-03-08T17:13:21
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY!
We chat all about our favourite female characters in theatre, share our frustration about fan culture frowning upon certain strong ...
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A Conversation with CONNIE ROTELLA; TRIPLE THREAT ACADEMY from 2021-03-05T20:48:57
On this episode, we are joined by Director, Producer, and Creator, Connie Rotella!
Connie has been dancing, teaching, choreographing and directing professionally for the past t...
Ep17 - A Conversation with CONNIE ROTELLA; TRIPLE THREAT ACADEMY from 2021-03-05T19:48:57
On this episode, we are joined by Director, Producer, and Creator, Connie Rotella!
Connie has been dancing, teaching, choreographing and directing professionally for the past twenty fi...
Getting CARRIE'd Away with Christy Altomare from 2021-03-03T16:51:28
Join us as we chat all things Carrie: The Musical Revival with CHRISTY ALTOMARE!
Christy portrayed the role of Sue Snell in the reimagined MCC Theater o...
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Ep16 - Getting CARRIE'd Away with CHRISTY ALTOMARE from 2021-03-03T15:51:28
Join us as we chat all things Carrie: The Musical Revival with CHRISTY ALTOMARE!
Christy portrayed the role of Sue Snell in the reimagined MCC Theater off-B...
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A Stagey Valentine's Day Special from 2021-02-14T18:01:33
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! In this episode, the gals chat all about their favourite romance musicals, couples, love songs, character crushes, and share juicy real life theatre roman...
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Ep15 - A Stagey Valentine's Day Special from 2021-02-14T17:01:33
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! In this episode, the gals chat all about their favourite romance musicals, couples, love songs, character crushes, and share juicy real life theatre roman...
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A Beautiful Conversation with CHILINA KENNEDY from 2021-02-04T02:11:50
On this episode of Breaking the Curtain, we're joined by the wonderful CHILINA KENNEDY to talk about her experience playing the role of Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King...
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Ep14 - A Beautiful Conversation with CHILINA KENNEDY from 2021-02-04T01:11:50
On this episode of Breaking the Curtain, we're joined by the wonderful CHILINA KENNEDY to talk about her experience playing the role of Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King...
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BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL REUNION from 2021-01-30T16:57:38
Get ready to feel All Revved Up with this thrilling episode of Breaking the Curtain! Introducing the Bat Out of Hell the Musical Reunion with special guests: DA...
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Ep13 - Bat Out of Hell The Musical: Reunion (DANIELLE STEERS, BEN PURKISS, SIMON GORDON) from 2021-01-30T15:57:38
Get ready to feel All Revved Up with this thrilling episode of Breaking the Curtain! Introducing the Bat Out of Hell the Musical Reunion with special guests: DA...
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Show Herstory: SIX from 2021-01-10T21:39:41
Divorced. Beheaded. Died. Divorced. Beheaded. Survived... Podcast listeners, we are LIVE!
Breaking the Curtain presents another thrilling Show...
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Ep12 - Show Herstory: SIX from 2021-01-10T20:39:41
Divorced. Beheaded. Died. Divorced. Beheaded. Survived... Podcast listeners, we are LIVE!
Breaking the Curtain presents another thrilling Show His...
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Show History: RENT from 2020-12-24T22:32:08
December 24th, 9pm... Christmas Bells are RINGING!
Breaking the Curtain presents their Show History episode in the 'Shows That Sleigh' Series all about RENT in this 25 minute ep...
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Ep 11 - Show History: RENT from 2020-12-24T21:32:08
December 24th, 9pm... Christmas Bells are RINGING!
Breaking the Curtain presents their Show History episode in the 'Shows That Sleigh' Series all about RENT in this 25 minute episod...
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Ep10 - December Updates: Podcast Rebranding! from 2020-12-23T00:52:26
We're back! Did you miss us? We've rebranded our podcast and now we're back to bring you more stagey goodness!
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Breaking the Curtain: GETTING TO KNOW YOU from 2020-11-03T18:00:56
Happy November! In this episode, the Breaking the Curtain gals answer stagey questions in a segment called Getting to Know You! Tune in to find out our favourite musicals to our funniest theatre...
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Ep9 - Breaking the Curtain: Getting to Know You from 2020-11-03T17:00:56
Happy November! In this episode, the Breaking the Curtain gals answer stagey questions in a segment called Getting to Know You! Tune in to find out our favourite musicals to our funniest theatre...
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HAUNTED THEATRES from 2020-10-31T17:59:51
Ghouls, Gremlins, Ghosts... Are you ready for the final episode in our Stagey Spooks Series?!
We take a deep dive into haunted theatres all around the world, as well as a look i...
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Ep8 - Getting Spooky with Haunted Theatres from 2020-10-31T16:59:51
Ghouls, Gremlins, Ghosts... Are you ready for the final episode in our Stagey Spooks Series?!
We take a deep dive into haunted theatres all around the world, as well as a look into ...
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Show History: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW from 2020-10-26T00:04:22
In the fourth episode of the Stagey Spooks Series, we're here to take you on a strange journey as we break down the show history of one of our all-time favourite musicals: The Rocky Horror Show!...
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Ep7 - Show History: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW from 2020-10-25T23:04:22
In the fourth episode of the Stagey Spooks Series, we're here to take you on a strange journey as we break down the show history of one of our all-time favourite musicals: The Rocky Horror Show!...
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Show History: BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL from 2020-10-20T03:04:47
Hi! We'll be your guides... We'll be your G-U-I-D-E-S until the end of this Podcast!
We're back with the third episode in our Stagey Spooks Series... This week we're ju...
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Ep6 - Show History: BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL from 2020-10-20T01:04:47
Hi! We'll be your guides... We'll be your G-U-I-D-E-S until the end of this Podcast!
We're back with the third episode in our Stagey Spooks Series... This week we're jumpin...
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Let's Babble About... TONY NOMINATIONS! from 2020-10-17T04:54:41
In this first edition of 'Let's Babble About...' we' discuss the 2020 TONY NOMINATIONS!
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Ep5 - Let's Babble About... TONY NOMINATIONS! from 2020-10-17T02:54:41
In this first edition of 'Let's Babble About...' we' discuss the 2020 TONY NOMINATIONS!
Show History: CARRIE THE MUSICAL from 2020-10-10T03:10:01
We're back with another episode in the Stagey Spooks Series!
This week, we're taking you all the way back to 1988 with Broadway's Biggest Flop... C...
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Ep4 - Show History: CARRIE THE MUSICAL from 2020-10-10T01:10:01
We're back with another episode in the Stagey Spooks Series!
This week, we're taking you all the way back to 1988 with Broadway's Biggest Flop... Carri...
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Show History: WICKED from 2020-09-30T20:15:51
GOOD NEWS...
This is the very first episode of our Stagey Spooks Series! For the month of October, we'll be bringing the show history and stor...
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Ep3 - Show History: WICKED from 2020-09-30T18:15:51
GOOD NEWS...
This is the very first episode of our Stagey Spooks Series! For the month of October, we'll be bringing the show history and stories ...
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Show History: BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL from 2020-09-22T15:47:48
As voted by YOU; our listeners, our first Show History episode is all about Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell the Musical!
Join us as we ...
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Ep2 - Bat Chats about BAT OUT OF HELL from 2020-09-22T13:47:48
This episode is all about our adventures attending Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell the Musical!
Join us as we discuss the changes made betw...
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Ep2 - Show History: BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL from 2020-09-22T13:47:48
As voted by YOU; our listeners, our first Show History episode is all about Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell the Musical!
Join us as we ...
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A Conversation with Giovanni Spano (BAT OUT OF HELL, THE X FACTOR) from 2020-08-18T00:03:44
In this very special episode of Breaking the Curtain, we are joined by performer, Giovanni Spano!
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Ep1 - A Rockin' Conversation with Giovanni Spano from 2020-08-18T00:03:44
In this very special episode of Breaking the Curtain, we are joined by performer, Giovanni Spano!
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