Off2broadway

It's finally time to take your seats, live theatre is back in Toronto!This week, we are thrilled to talk about the newest musical to hit the outdoor stage. Based on the 2003 phenomenon of the same name, BLACKOUT is an original musical depicting stories of connections and discoveries amidst a long night of darkness. Tara and Stefania chat with one of the stars of the show, Brandon Antonio, as well as dive into their opinions on the performance.Bring it on! ... "Shine Again" - Blackout - The Musical Stage Company (Youtube) "Summer in Toronto" - Reprint Rewind: Cygnus - The Musical Stage Company All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

The kids are alright! Tara and Stefania finally dedicate a full episode to our beloved Jimmy awards, highlighting the 2021 virtual broadcast as well as taking a look back at their favourite performances over the last 12 years. Tune in as they discuss iconic success stories, future superstars and offer the advice that no one asked for. ... "Opening Number" - The Jimmy Awards 2021 (Youtube) "Actress Medley #2" - The Jimmy Awards 2021 (Youtube) "2021 Jimmy Awards Solo Performance - Bryson Battle" (Youtube) "2021 Jimmy Awards Solo Performance - Elena Holder" (Youtube) "2018 Jimmy Awards Medley #2" (Youtube) "2018 Jimmy Awards winner Andrew Barth Feldman" (Youtube) "2018 Jimmy Awards winner Reneé Rapp" (Youtube) "2012 NHSMTA JOSHUA GROSSO SOLO" - The Jimmy Awards (Youtube) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

This week step into the world of music, love and war as we deep dive into jukebox movie musical Across the Universe. Not only do Tara and Stefania chat about the film, they get into some of infamous director Julie Taymor's best and worst (sorry Spider-Man:Turn off the Dark) work on stage. Come together and listen to this episode! ... "Show Yourself" - Frozen 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "I Want You (She's So Heavy) - Across the Universe (Music from the Motion Picture) "I am the Walrus" - Across the Universe (Music from the Motion Picture) "With a Little Help from My Friends" - Across the Universe (Music from the Motion Picture) "Come Together" - Across the Universe (Music from the Motion Picture) "I've Just Seen a Face" - Across the Universe (Music from the Motion Picture) "I Want to Hold Your Hand" - Across the Universe (Music from the Motion Picture) "Revolution" - Across the Universe (Music from the Motion Picture) "Strawberry Fields Forever" - Across the Universe (Music from the Motion Picture)

Success is in the eye of the beholder this week, as Tara and Stefania rank their favourite flops! These shows may have had limited runs, but were beloved in their own way - hop in! . . . "Another Life" - Bridges of Madison County (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "I Will Prevail" - Wonderland (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "You Are What You Wear" - American Psycho (Original London Cast Recording) "Good Girl Winnie Foster" - Tuck Everlasting (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Everlasting" - Tuck Everlasting (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "With You" - Ghost the Musical (Original Cast Recording) "Screw Loose" - Cry-Baby: The Musical (Original Studio Cast Recording) "Astonishing" - Little Women: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Who Will Love Me As I Am?" - Side Show: Original Cast Recording "Raise a Little Hell" - Bonnie & Clyde (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "You Go Your Way" - Lysistrata Jones (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Time Warp" - The Rocky Horror Show (2000 Broadway

We're taking the A Train north of 96th street, all the way to In the Heights! Tara and Stefania hit the streets of Washington Heights, talking about their experience with the onstage musical as well as their controversial takes on the critically acclaimed new movie. From cinematography to choreography to Lin-Manuel cameos, there's so much to discuss. Hop in! ... "In the Heights" - In the Heights (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Sunrise" - In the Heights (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Hundreds of Stories" - In the Heights (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Everything I Know" - In the Heights (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Breathe" - In The Heights (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "Benny's Dispatch" - In The Heights (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "In the Heights" - In The Heights (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "96,000" - In The Heights (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "Carnaval Del Barrio" - In The Heights (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "Piragua" - In The Heights (Origina

You’re invited to TARA’S BWAY BASH!! Stefania and Shara planned a fun-filled hour to celebrate the incredible person who creates, designs, edits and produces O2B each week. Join us for this super special episode, packed with completions, stories and games. Hop in, the party’s about to begin! . . . Taylor Trensch Waving Through A Window (Youtube)  Andrew Barth Feldman Waving Through A Window (Youtube) Ben Platt Waving Through A Window (Youtube) Ben Levi Ross Waving Through A Window (Youtube) Benj Pasek Waving Through A Window (Youtube) Robert Markus Waving Through A Window  (Youtube) Antonio Cipriano Waving Through A Window (Youtube) Jordan Fisher Waving Through A Window (Youtube) It's Not A Game/It's Just A Ride - Ride the Cyclone: The Musical (World Premiere Cast Recording) Reading The Letter - Breathe - A New Musical (Original Cast Recording) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Take a chance on us! Tune in to our latest episode as we recount the ABBA jukebox musical. Mamma Mia debuted in 1999 and the party hasn’t stopped since, with 14 years on Broadway, a current production in the West End and two film adaptations.  Knowing me and knowing you, we’re sure you’ll love it!  ... "Mamma Mia" - Mamma Mia! (The Movie Soundtrack feat. the Songs of ABBA)  "The Winner Takes It All" - Mamma Mia! (The Movie Soundtrack feat. the Songs of ABBA)  "Dancing Queen" - Mamma Mia! (The Movie Soundtrack feat. the Songs of ABBA)  "Voulez-Vous" - Mamma Mia! (The Movie Soundtrack feat. the Songs of ABBA)  "SOS" - Mamma Mia! (The Movie Soundtrack feat. the Songs of ABBA)  "Take a Chance On Me" - Mamma Mia! (The Movie Soundtrack feat. the Songs of ABBA)  "Mamma Mia" - Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (The Movie Soundtrack) "Dancing Queen" - Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (The Movie Soundtrack) "Super Trouper" - Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (The Movie Soundtrack) "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)- Mamma Mia

This week, we had the pleasure of interviewing some of the creative team behind Astrom Club, an original LGBTQ+ musical following the coming of age story of two high schoolers. Hannah and Hannah, the two creators, and Bug, the animator, share the challenges and advantages of developing a piece of art exclusively through online platforms, as well as their goal of normalizing different voices being heard on stage and screen. (Nep)tune in, we promise it's out of this world

We're going back to 2009 - to low rise jeans, The Black Eyed Peas, and the Hannah Montana movie in theatres. Tara and Stefania recall the four nominees for best musical, and the world of theatre at the end of the last decade. Join us for a blast from the past! ... "2009 Tony Awards Opening Number" - Youtube "Don't Stop Believin''" - Rock of Ages (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Heaven/More Than Words/To Be With You" - Rock of Ages (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "What's Up, Duloc?" - Shrek: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Bring Him Home" - Les Misérables (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Who I'd Be" - Shrek: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "I Know It's Today" - Shrek: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "You Don't Know" - Next To Normal (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "I Am The One" - Next To Normal (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Make up Your Mind / Catch Me I'm Falling" - Next To Normal (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Angry Dance" - Billy Elliot:

We’re opening the Disney vault this week with the latest instalment of our composer series. We can’t remember a time when Alan Menken’s music wasn’t part of our lives, and his repertoire spans decades of our stage and screen favourites. Hop in the car, buckle and get ready to sing along

Omigod you guys - we've finally taken the trip to Harvard! Tara and Stefania are ready to breakdown their go-to road trip cast recording, Legally Blonde! We're POSITIVE you'll love this episode - hop in! . . . "Perfect Day"  - Hoku "Omigod You Guys" - Legally Blonde the Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Serious" - Legally Blonde the Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "What You Want" - Legally Blonde the Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Chip on My Shoulder" - Legally Blonde the Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Whipped Into Shape" - Legally Blonde the Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Bend and Snap" - Legally Blonde the Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Take It Like a Man" - Legally Blonde the Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Legally Blonde" - Legally Blonde the Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Legally Blonde (Remix) - Legally Blonde the Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "So Much Better" - Legally Blonde the Musical (Orig

Glass slippers, fairy godmothers, and charming princes - Cinderella is a simply timeless fairytale. With the 1997 movie newly released on Disney+, Tara and Stefania deep dive into Rodgers & Hammerstein's on stage production, as well as the live action film. Hop in the pumpkin carriage, we promise we'll have you home by midnight! . . . "Overture" - Cinderella (Original 2013 Broadway Cast Recording) "Falling in Love With Love" - Cinderella (1997 TV Movie) "The Sweetest Sounds" - Cinderella (1997 TV Movie) "Bad Cinderella" - Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella (Youtube) "In My Own Little Corner" - Cinderella (1997 TV Movie) "Impossible" - Cinderella (1997 TV Movie) "Ten Minutes Ago" - Cinderella (1997 TV Movie) "Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful" - Cinderella (Original 2013 Broadway Cast Recording) "Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful" - Cinderella (1997 TV Movie) "Step Sister's Lament" - Cinderella (Original 2013 Broadway Cast Recording) "There's Music in You" - Cinderella (1997 TV Movie) "Killing Tim

This week, we're talking all about The Greatest Showman! Tara and Stefania talk about their favourite numbers, the stories behind the casting, and their dreams for an on stage production This show has truly Come Alive again, as its songs became anthems for a return to the stage after the pandemic. Until we come home again, hop in the car and enjoy the episode! ... "The Greatest Show" - The Greatest Showman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "This is Me" - The Greatest Showman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "Come Alive" - The Greatest Showman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "From Now On" - The Greatest Showman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "Never Enough" - The Greatest Showman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "Rewrite the Stars" - The Greatest Showman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "The Other Side" - The Greatest Showman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "Burn For You" - Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear - Bridgerton the Musical TikTok All music tracks used for educational and ente

Whether modern or classic, beautiful or devastating, musical theatre has a love song for every relationship. Tara and Stefania are back this week to rank their favourite Broadway love songs, just in time for Valentine's Day

It's official - we survived 2020, and we personally wouldn't have made it through without theatre.  Listen to Tara and Stefania count down their favourite virtual productions, performances and podcast interviews of this very special year. Join us in the car for one last episode of 2020! . . . "The Forest" - Octet (Original Cast Recording) "Up" - Sing Street (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Ironic" - Jagged Little Pill (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Periodically" - A Strange Loop (Original Cast Recording) "A New World" - Songs for a New World (New York City Center 2018 Encores! Off-Center Cast Recording) "Eugenia at the Tango Club - KELLY v. KELLY: An Intoxicating New Canadian Musical (2020) - The Musical Stage Company (Youtube) "Because You Loved Me" - Falling into You - Celine Dion "Ode to Remy (Remy the Ratatouille)" - The Ratatouille Musical - Emily Jacobson  "Words" - The Notebook musical by Ingrid Michaelson (Youtube)  "For Now" - Avenue Q (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "From Now On" - The Gr

We are going to The Prom!Our Unruly Heart LOVED The Prom on stage and we're back to tell you our thoughts on Ryan Murphy's Netflix adaptation. Tara and Stefania unpack the star-studded cast, vocal highlights, and unforgettable choreography.Come dance with us! ... "The Acceptance Song"- The Prom: A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Dance with you" - The Prom: A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "You Happened" - The Prom: A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "It's Not About Me" - The Prom (Music from the Netflix Film) "Zazz" - The Prom (Music from the Netflix Film) "Love Thy Neighbour" - The Prom (Music from the Netflix Film) "The Lady's Improving"  - The Prom (Music from the Netflix Film) "Tonight Belongs To You" - The Prom: A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Barry Is Going To Prom" - The Prom (Music from the Netflix Film) "Tonight Belongs To You" - The Prom (Music from the Netflix Film) "Changing Lives" - The Prom (Music from the Netflix Film) "Little Miss

Does your brain turn everything you see into a musical, or is that just us? This week, we tried something new by reimagining four wholesome holidays movies into onstage productions. We’ve envisioned casts, composers, directors and staging to bring some Hallmark joy to the Broadway stage, with a guaranteed happy ending of course.  Snuggle up and listen!... "Winter Wonderland" -  Hallmark's 'One Royal Holiday' (YouTube) "Journey to the Past" - Anastasia (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Rewrite the Stars" - The Greatest Showman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "Seeing You" - Groundhog Day The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Last Christmas" - Dash & Lily Netflix Soundtrack  "Like It's Christmas" - Jonas Brothers  "Sleigh Ride" - If the Fates Allow (A Hadestown Holiday Album) "This Day" - Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (Music From The Netflix Original Film) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Join us in the virtual studio as Tara and Stefania interview fellow Canadians, Kelsey Verzotti and Jacob Sheffield - the co-founders of Side Biz Studio! Kelsey and Jacob are artists themselves, and took the opportunity during this pandemic to create a space for other artists to sell their products and services. While we can't be together in-person, it's so cool to see an online marketplace to celebrate and support our community. Hop in! ... "Ghost Light" - More Love: Songs from Little Voice Season One "Heart and Music" - A New Brain (Original Cast Recording) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

We're back with a second instalment of our composer series, talking all about Stephen Schwartz!His lengthy list of credits include Disney hits like Pocahontas and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, as well multi-Tony and Drama Desk award nominated musicals such as Pippin, Godspell, and Wicked. Tara and Stefania reminisce about the range of ways they've experienced his work, and the impact that his songs have had on their love of theatre. Join us! ... "Prepare Ye" - Godspell (The New Broadway Cast Recording) "By My Side" - Godspell - A Musical Based Upon the Gospel According to St. Matthew (Original 1971 Cherry Lane Theater Cast) "Day by Day" - Godspell (The New Broadway Cast Recording) "Corner of the Sky" - Pippin (New Broadway Cast Recording) "On the Right Track" - Pippin (New Broadway Cast Recording) "Simple Joys" - Pippin (New Broadway Cast Recording) "Morning Glow" - Pippin (New Broadway Cast Recording) "West End Avenue" - The Magic Show - Jessica Vosk (Youtube) "Meadowlark" - The Baker's Wife - Lindsay Mendez

We're creepin it real this week to celebrate the spookiest time of the year with our favourite Halloween musicals! Tara and Stefania are in costume, talking about camp vs scary, musicals with halloween numbers, and our obsession with on-stage blood baths. Grab some candy, light the jack-o-lantern and let us lift your spirits!... "Halloween" - Be More Chill (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "A Guy That I'd Kinda Be Into (Reprise) - Be More Chill (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Michael in the Bathroom" - Be More Chill (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Sexy" - Mean Girls (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Someone Gets Hurt" - Mean Girls (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "And Eve Was Weak" - Carrie: The Musical (Premiere Cast Recording) "Do Me a Favour" - Carrie: The Musical (Premiere Cast Recording) "The World According to Chris" - Carrie: The Musical (Premiere Cast Recording) "The Destruction" - Carrie: The Musical (Premiere Cast Recording) "Epiphany" - Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (O