Off2broadway

Tara and Stefania take you a million miles away to the land of Agrabah -- join them as they jump ahead into the stage adaptation of Disney's Aladdin! . . . "These Palace Walls" - Aladdin (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Proud of Your Boy" - Aladdin (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Friend Like Me" - Aladdin (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Journeyman" - The Time Traveller's Wife The Musical (Original Cast Recording) "Defying Gravity" - Wicked (FUNK Cover) feat. Amanda Barise - Third Reprise All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Jacob MacInnis sits down with Tara and Stefania to talk costumes, lighting and Greek mythology in Dion: A Rock Opera. Coal Mine theatre’s new show is a wild and provocative take on Dionysus, the god of wine and theatre - join us! . . . "Moment to Moment" - DION: A ROCK OPERA All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Welcome to 2024! We're starting off with everyone's favourite episode of the year -- our annual way too early Tony nominations. Join us for bold, yet unsubstantiated statements and of course, American Idol-style reveals. . . . "Toxic" - Once Upon A One More Time All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Tara and Stefania are wrapping up a remarkable year with a countdown of their top moments of 2023. Join us for the final ride of the year! . . . "Old Friends -- Like It Was" - Merrily We Roll Along (The New Broadway Cast Recording) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Ruth Brotherton joins Tara and Stefania to talk about Pride and Prejudice (*sort of), a hilarious retelling of the beloved novel. Ruth talks regency era fashion, backstage prop chaos, and audience interaction highlights. Join us for this love letter to the Austen classic!

Get ready to raise the roof in our newest episode, all about Here Lies Love! Tara and Stefania talk marketing strategies, representation, and truly unique Broadway experiences. Meet you on the dance floor! . . . "Here Lies Love" - Here Lies Love: Original Cast Recording "Eleven Days" - Here Lies Love 2023 Instagram "Please Don't" - Here Lies Love Concept Album All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Tara and Stefania had snow much fun chatting with the creative team behind Chris, Mrs -- a brand new original musical! Matthew Stodolak & Katie Kerr are the married couple who developed this Santa-mental story, and join us to chat about the process of bringing it to life. Hop in, you won’t want to mis(tletoe) this episode! . . . "Ready to Try" - Chris, Mrs. A New Holiday Musical "All I Want For Christmas" - Chris, Mrs. A New Holiday Musical "You Learn" - Jagged Little Pill - Jagged Little Pill (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Uninvited" - Jagged Little Pill - Jagged Little Pill (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?" - Only Murders in the Building: Season 3 "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" - Judy Garland All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Tara and Stefania rank their favourite 11 o'clock numbers - the big, show-stopping songs that bring the protagonist to the end of their journey. Join us for the ride! . . . "Precious Little Dream/AIDS Is God's Punishment" - A Strange Loop (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Home" - Original Television Cast of the Wiz LIVE! "Act II: No One Is Alone" - Into the Woods "Come to Your Senses" - Tick, Tick...BOOM! (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) "Electricity" - Billy Elliot: The Original Cast Recording "All The Wasted Time" - Parade (2023 Broadway Cast Recording) "Telephone Wire" - Fun Home (A New Broadway Musical) "One Night Only" - Dreamgirls (Original London Cast Recording) "Rose's Turn" - Gypsy (2008 Broadway Cast Recording) "I'm Here" - The Color Purple (New Broadway Cast Recording) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Mirvish Productions is kicking off another musical season with In Dreams, a Roy Orbison jukebox musical that celebrates life, music, friendships, and dreams. Tara and Stefania breakdown the North American premiere in our newest episode, hop in! . . . "Crying" - Lena Hall "Maybe" - Cassie Levy & Eleanor Worthington-Cox - Next To Normal "Ready for the Ride" - Dream...and Shine Brighter Disneyland Paris Parade All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Tara and Stefania bring it back home this week, as they preview the shows happening in Toronto and the surrounding areas this upcoming season. There’s a lot of theatre to get excited about this year, join us for the journey! . . . "Nobody" - FANGIRLS (World Premiere Cast Recording) "Take it Like a Man" - Legally Blonde The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Tara and Stefania are back with their annual episode to tell you about the upcoming season of musicals on Broadway. Have we inspired a road trip to the Big Apple? Hop in! . . . "30/90" - "tick, tick... BOOM!" Soundtrack from the Netflix Film "For Good" - Cast of High School Musical The Musical The Series All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

We are thrilled to chat with Jennifer Rider-Shaw this week, as she tells us about her role as Lady of the Lake in Stratford's Spamalot. Come with us on the journey to hear about her show day routine, pregnant costume fittings, and favourite audition memories. Hop in! . . . "Dainty June and Her Farmboys" - Gypsy - The 2008 Broadway Cast Recording "Suddenly Seymour" - Joy Woods - Little Shop of Horrors Off -Broadway All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

A show that's as relevant now as it was when it came out almost 30 years ago - there no day but today to listen to Tara and Stefania break down Stratford's production of Rent! Hop in the car with us, and measure this one in miles! . . . "Sneak Peek In the Rehearsal Hall with Rent Stratford Festival" - Youtube "Seasons of Love Rent Stratford Festival 2023" "Don't Lose Your Head" - Six: Live on Opening Night (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "I'm Just Ken" - Barbie The Album "Caissie Levy Sings 'I Miss the Mountains' From Next to Normal - Donmar Warehouse" - Youtube All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

We've made you wait for us, but we're finally talking about the Tony and Grammy award winning musical, Hadestown! Join Tara and Stefania as they break down both the Broadway and Mirvish production of the Anais Mitchell's retelling of the classic myth. So hop in the car and join us on the way down to Hadestown! . . . "When the Chips are Down" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Chant" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Wait for Me" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Why We Build the Wall" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "All I've Ever Known" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Road to Hell" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Doubt Comes In" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Nobody's Side" - Wild and Free - Jessica Vosk "In Memoriam Grammy's 2022" - Youtube All music tracks used for educational and

While we never made it to the show, we’re in the car to talk about Sing Street, the movie. Join us as Tara and Stefania recount the story, songs, and transition to stage - hop in! . . . "Go Now" - Sing Street (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Lost Stars" - Begin Again (Music From and Inspired by the Original Motion Picture) "Drive It Like You Stole It" - Sing Street (Original Motion Picture) "Up" - Sing Street (Original Motion Picture) "Beautiful Sea - Sing Street (Original Motion Picture) "Jenny's Blues" - It Should've Been You Tony Awards "Epiphany" 2023 Cast Recording EP All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Another week, another ranking episode! This time Tara and Stefania are debating the best act two openers! Hop in . . . “Too Darn Hot” - Kiss Me Kate (Original Broadway Cast) “King of New York” - Newsies (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “It’s Hot up Here” - Sunday in the Park with George (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “Hometown Hero’s Ticker Tape Parade” - Dogfight (Original Cast Recording) “I Feel Pretty” - West Side Story (Original 1957 Broadway Cast Recording) “Seasons of Love” - Rent (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “What’d I Miss” - Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “Backstage Romance” - Moulin Rouge (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “Thank Goodness” - Wicked (Original Broadway Cast Recording) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

It’s been a long time coming, but we’re thrilled to be finally talking about Kelly v. Kelly! The third and final show in her Crescendo Series, we’re excited to again celebrate the work of Britta Johnson, and her writing partner Sara Farb. Cue the music, it’s time to dance! . . . "Eugenia at the Tango Club" - The Musical Stage Company (Youtube) "Somebody Will" - Shucked (Original Broadway Cast Recording) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

We’re journeying through the pasts of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty this week, as we provide another episode in our composer series. Hop in! . . . "Forever Yours" - Once on This Island (New Broadway Cast Recording) "Why We Tell The Story" - Once on This Island (New Broadway Cast Recording) "Prologue: Ragtime" - Ragtime: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Solla Sollew" - Seussical: The Musical (2000 Original Broadway Cast) "Alone in the Universe (Reprise)" - Seussical: The Musical (2000 Original Broadway Cast) "Keep on Standing" - Rocky Broadway (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "My Petersburg" - Anastasia (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Journey to the Past" - Anastasia "Doorway to Where" - Schmigadoon! Season 2 All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

We had too many thoughts for just one episode so we’re back for another round of Tony nominations this week. Join us! . . . "Independently Owned" - Shucked (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "...Baby One More Time" - & Juliet (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "This Is Not Over Yet" - Parade (2023 Broadway Cast Recording) "Father Time" - Kimberly Akimbo (Original Broadway Cast Recording) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

The Tony nominations have dropped and Tara and Stefania are here to talk all the surprises and snubs in store for this year’s award show. Hop in!