Off2broadway

This year has been a wild ride! We’ve come so far, but we’re not quite ready to hit the brakes! We're kicking off our second year in the same way as our first, with Way Too Early Tony Nominations. Tara and Stefania are in the car, creating their ballots for the 2020 Tony Awards. With a little bit of chaos, a touch of competitive spirit, and a whole lot of laughter, their picks are official! Let us know where you stand! . . . "Slow Train Coming" - Girl From The North Country Instagram "Drive It Like You Stole It" - Sing Street - The Official Soundtrack "The Ladies Who Lunch" - Company (2018 London Cast Recording) "Something's Coming - Isaac Powell" - Live From Here (Youtube) "Roxanne" - Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Proud Mary" - Tina - The Tina Turner Musical (Original Cast Recording) "Forgiven" - Jagged Little Pill (Original Broadway Cast Recording "Wesley Taylor’s solo in Don’t Stop Believing for 3 minutes and 22 seconds" - (Youtube) "2009 - Tony Awards - Rock

Grab that chili and cornbread, and transport yourself into a quaint farm in Oklahoma! Tara and Stefania are in the car to guide you through the 2019 Broadway revival of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. This immersive production sets a new tone, combining darkness, danger and audience intimacy to recreate a classic tale. The result is haunting and beautiful, and something you simply cain't say no to. . . . "Oklahoma" - Oklahoma! (2019 Broadway Cast Recording) "People Will Say We're in Love" - Oklahoma! (2019 Broadway Cast Recording) "The Surrey With the Fringe on Top" - Oklahoma! (2019 Broadway Cast Recording) "Pore Jud Is Daid" - Oklahoma! (2019 Broadway Cast Recording) "Dream Ballet" - Oklahoma! (2019 Broadway Cast Recording) "I Cain’t Say No" - Oklahoma! (2019 Broadway Cast Recording) "Many a New Day" - Oklahoma! (2019 Broadway Cast Recording) "Opening – Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’" - Oklahoma! (2019 Broadway Cast Recording) "Lonely Room" - Oklahoma! (2019 Broadway Cast Recording) "So

What a year! This week we are taking a look back at all the amazing theatre we experienced this year. From brand new musicals to re-exploring old favourites, Stefania and Tara are counting down their top moments of 2019. Thank you for an amazing first year, we can’t wait for 2020! . . . "Share Your Address" - Sing to Me Instead "Wait for Me (Reprise)" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Heart of Stone" - Six: The Musical (Studio Cast Recording) "Backstage Romance" - Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "You Oughta Know" - Jagged Little Pill (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Finale (Don't Feed The Plants)" -Little Shop of Horrors (The New Off-Broadway Cast Album) "Six" - Six: The Musical (Studio Cast Recording) "All I Really Want" - Jagged Little Pill (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Problem/Can't Feel My Face" - & Juliet (Original London Cast Recording) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Do you remember the moment? The song, the line, or the belt? The on-stage spectacle or the tiny detail? Do you remember the show that changed it all? For this episode, we reached out to our family and friends, as well as fellow podcasters in the broadway community, to hear about the show that got them hooked. This episode reveals the power of musical theatre, and the variety of ways it impacts our lives. We absolutely loved listening to people's stories, and we cannot wait for you to hear them too! Hop in! . . . "The Bitch of Living" - Spring Awakening (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Soundtrack from the Musical] "Totally F****d" - Spring Awakening (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Soundtrack from the Musical] "Defying Gravity" - Wicked (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "My Shot" - Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "I Can Hear The Bells" - Hairspray (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "You Can't Stop the Beat" - Hairspray (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "We Go Together" - Grease

This will be an episode to remember! Tara and Stefania embrace the nostalgia with a throwback to HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL! This Disney channel original movie broke records, transforming into a movie, stage and television franchise. The music will have you bopping to the top in no time - you can bet on it! . . . "We're All In This Together" - High School Musical "Breaking Free" - High School Musical "Start of Something New" - High School Musical "Bop to the Top" - High School Musical "Stick to the Status Quo" - High School Musical "Get'cha Head In the Game" - High School Musical "You Are the Music in Me (Reprise)" - High School Musical 2 "You Are the Music in Me" - High School Musical 2 "Work This Out" - High School Musical 2 "Everyday" - High School Musical 2 "Bet On It" - High School Musical 2 "Scream" - High School Musical 3 - Senior Year (Music From the Motion Picture) "Senior Year Spring Musical - Just Wanna Be With You" - High School Musical 3 - Senior Year (Music From the Motion Picture)

Let us be your tour guides! Based on our years of broadway-centered vacations, we have gathered our hot tips to help make the most of your trip to The Big Apple! In this episode, we'll tell you about places to stay, eat, and explore in our favourite city. And of course, we discuss some ways to get discounted theatre tickets! Don't forget your passport! . . . "Leave" - Once: A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “When It’s For Real” - Loveville High: Episode 9 (A Podcast Musical) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

This week, we took a trip under the sea to watch ABC’s The Little Mermaid Live! Disney’s hybrid format linked the beloved cartoon classic with live musical performances by a star studded cast. Despite some unfortunate choices, the live show format always brings a little joy into our living rooms. Take a listen and be part of our world! . . . "Under the Sea (From "The Little Mermaid Live!")" - The Little Mermaid Live! "Her Voice (From "The Little Mermaid Live!")" - The Little Mermaid Live! "She's In Love" - The Little Mermaid (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "If Only (From "The Little Mermaid Live!")" - The Little Mermaid Live! "Poor Unfortunate Souls (From "The Little Mermaid Live!")" - The Little Mermaid Live! "When You're Good to Mama" - Chicago (Music from the Motion Picture) "Part of Your World (From "The Little Mermaid Live!")" - The Little Mermaid Live! "Go With the Flow" - Finding Nemo: The Musical "A Little More Homework" - 13 (Original Broadway Cast Recording) All music tracks used for

We are incredibly lucky to live in a city with such an amazing theatre scene, so this week we are Off 2 Toronto! Get ready for this diverse line up, including The Band’s Visit, Girl from the North Country, The Canadian Music Theatre Project, Ghost Quartet and The Rocky Horror Show. From tour casts to local talent, Toronto theatre did not disappoint! . . . “THE BAND'S VISIT (Broadway) – [LIVE on TODAY]” “Waiting” – The Band's Visit (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “Welcome to Nowhere” – The Band's Visit (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “Slow Train Coming / License to Kill” – Girl From the North Country (Original London Cast Recording) “Hurricane / All Along the Watchtower / Idiot Wind” – Girl From the North Country (Original London Cast Recording) “Tight Connection to My Heart” – Girl From the North Country (Original London Cast Recording) “Grow” from Grow – Colleen & Akiva (Soundcloud) "Wherever You Go, I Will Go" from Grow – Colleen & Akiva (Youtube) “Pump up the Volume” – Jeremy

Who doesn't love a little controversy? Stunt casting, a gimmick or publicity stunt to attract attention and increase ticket sales, is in the Broadway news right now, and Tara and Stefania are here to break down the good, the bad and the downright wrong-for-the-part. . . . "River Deep, Mountain High (Glee Cast Version) - Glee: The Music, Vol. 4 "Under Pressure" - (SMASH Cast Version)- SMASH - The Complete Season Two (Music From the TV Series) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Welcome to the Moulin Rouge! - the only place where Bohemians and aristocrats alike can experience truth, beauty, freedom and love! The energy in the car this week was over the top as we rave about the movie-turned-musical, Moulin Rouge! Take a trip with us into this glitzy underworld and prepare yourself for a SPECTACULAR ride. . . . "Welcome To The Moulin Rouge!" - Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "The Sparkling Diamond" - Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Shut Up And Raise Your Glass" - Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "One Day I'll Fly Away" - Moulin Rouge!- Music From Baz Luhrmann's Film "Firework" - Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Your Song" - Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Sympathy For The Duke" - Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Nature Boy" - Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Elephant Love

We are ready for another season of theatre in Toronto! Tara and Stefania have the scoop on Mirvish Productions' 2019-2020 lineup of musicals, with the return of old classics mixed with instant favourites. With eight shows on the roster, this is going to be a great year of theatre in the city! . . . "Omar Sharif" from THE BAND'S VISIT - Chilina Kennedy - Broadwaycom (Youtube) "Answer Me" - The Band's Visit (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Welcome to Nowhere" - The Band's Visit (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Prologue: Jellicle Songs For Jellicle Cats" -Cats (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Journey to the Past" - Anastasia (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "The Phantom of the Opera" - The Phantom of the Opera Original London Cast "Alexander Hamilton" - Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "It All Fades Away" - Bridges of Madison County (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Wondering" - Bridges of Madison County (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Apex Predator" - Broadway in Bryant Par

Another season is upon us, and with that, a myriad of new musicals! This week, we discuss the newest shows that Broadway has to offer. Original scores, revivals and new takes on existing music - this year already warrants a trip to the big apple! . . . "You Oughta Know" - Jagged Little Pill (Alanis Morissette) "River Deep – Mountain High” | TINA: The Tina Turner Musical on Broadway (Youtube) "Come What May" - Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Good Kid" - The Lightning Thief (Original Cast Recording) "Six" - Six: The Musical (Studio Cast Recording) "Jump in the Line" - Beetlejuice (Original Broadway Cast Recording) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Stratford, Ontario is a short 1.5 hour drive from Toronto, and offers exceptional production of classics, dramas, musicals. Although traditionally known for its Shakespeare plays, we chose to experience the festival’s two musicals of the season: This week, we talk about the Stratford Festival’s Billy Elliot and Little Shop of Horrors. Join us on a journey of breaking boundaries with these two spectacular shows! . . . "Solidarity" - Billy Elliot (The Original Cast Recording) [Deluxe] "Expressing Yourself" - Billy Elliot (The Original Cast Recording) [Deluxe] "Angry Dance" - Billy Elliot (The Original Cast Recording) [Deluxe] "Electricity" - Billy Elliot (The Original Cast Recording) [Deluxe] "Suddenly Seymour" - Little Shop of Horrors (Broadway Cast Recording) "Skid Row (Downtown)" -Little Shop of Horrors (Broadway Cast Recording) "Prologue/Little Shop of Horrors" - Little Shop of Horrors (Broadway Cast Recording) "Feed Me (Git It!)" - Little Shop of Horrors (Broadway Cast Recording) "Dentist" - Littl

Everything may change, but new episodes are still released on Mondays! Today’s episode takes a look inside Waitress, the Sara Bareilles masterpiece based on the film by the same name. Although Waitress just announced its broadway closing date, we have much to praise, from idyllic harmonies, subtle choreography and perfectly timed comic relief. It only takes a taste to fall in love with this beautiful show!

As Musicals 101 tells us, “to put it bluntly if you don’t give audiences a pee break, they will take one in the middle of crucial scenes”. But what makes a good Act One Finale? We’re here this week to talk about our favourite half way show stoppers! Tara and Stefania rank their top 5 intermission breaks and discuss the fine art of Act One Finales! . . . “So Much Better” – Legally Blonde the Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “You Will Be Found” – Dear Evan Hansen (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “Gold” – Once (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “One Day More” - Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary “Non-Stop” – Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast) “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” – Dreamgirls (Original London Cast) “The Rumble” – West Side Story (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “Defying Gravity” – Wicked (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “One Day More” - Les Misérables 10th Anniversary Concert “Man Up” – The Book of Mormon (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “Let It Go” –

What's in a role? Bending the rules and challenging the status quo has always been an integral part of theatre, starting all the way back in Shakespeare's time. In this week's episode, Tara and Stefania discuss the topic of gender-bending in musicals, quoting their favourite onstage representations. Join us on as we journey through memories of miscasts, and discuss the recent freedom to gender expression! . . . "Vacation" -Head Over Heels (Original Cast Recording) "Company" - Company (2018 London Cast Recording) "Getting Married Today" - Company (2018 London Cast Recording) "Being Alive" - Company (2018 London Cast Recording) "The Ladies Who Lunch" - Company (2018 London Cast Recording) "On the Right Track" - Pippin (New Broadway Cast Recording) "Mama Will Provide" - Once on This Island (New Broadway Cast Recording) "Anything Goes" - Jonathan Groff (MCC Miscast) Playbill Youtube "The Schuyler Sisters' from Hamilton get MisCast" - MCCTheater Youtube "The Music and the Mirror (Robbie Fairchild) - MC

This week we took our name to heart and brought the podcast on the road! Inspired by a need to see the Hamilton Exhibition, we hopped in the car to experience the musical theatre scene in Chicago. Our latest episode talks of the National tour of Falsettos, the breathtaking Hamilton Exhibition and UK’s revolutionary Six the Musical! Come join us as we are Off to Chicago! . . . “What Would I Do” – Nick Adams and Max von Essen, Falsettos Tour – broadwayworld.com “Holding to the Ground” – Falsettos (2016 Broadway Cast Recording) “Making a Home” – Falsettos (2016 Broadway Cast Recording) “The Games I Play” – Falsettos (2016 Broadway Cast Recording) “Ex-Wives” – Six: The Musical (Studio Cast Recording) “No Way” – Six: The Musical (Studio Cast Recording) “Don’t Lose Ur Head” – Six: The Musical (Studio Cast Recording) “Heart of Stone” – Six: The Musical (Studio Cast Recording) “Haus of Holbein” – Six: The Musical (Studio Cast Recording) “Get Down” – Six: The Musical (Studio Cast Recording) “All You Wan

WE’RE LIVE Unique only to theatre, sports and the six o’clock news, the Tony’s are LIVE. Welcome to OUR Super Bowl and to Broadway’s biggest night! Tara and Stefania are here to give you their live reactions to the 73rd Annual Tony awards! . . . "The Colour Purple" - The 70th Annual Tony Awards "Spring Awakening" - The 61st Annual Tony Awards "James Corden's Electrifying 2019 Tony Awards Opening Number Salutes The Magic Of Live Broadway"- The Late Late Show With James Corden - Youtube "Ain't Too Proud" - The 73rd Annual Tony Awards "Tootsie" - The 73rd Annual Tony Awards "Oklahoma!" - The 73rd Annual Tony Awards "Beetlejuice" - The 73rd Annual Tony Awards "The Prom" - The 73rd Annual Tony Awards "Choir Boy" - The 73rd Annual Tony Awards "Hadestown" - The 73rd Annual Tony Awards "James in the Bathroom" - The 73rd Annual Tony Awards "Kiss Me, Kate" - The 73rd Annual Tony Awards "2019 Tony Awards: The Cher Show" - The Tony Awards - Youtube All music tracks used for educational and entertainment

This week, we discuss the Tony award winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen! This musical takes on mental health, family dynamics, the power of social media, and the hardships of high school - all accompanied by breathtaking music from Pasek and Paul. Tara and Stefania give their take on the diverse range of opinions, as well as Toronto’s early closing date. Enjoy! Sincerely, us . . . “Waving Through a Window” – Dear Evan Hansen (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “If I Could Tell Her” – Dear Evan Hansen (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “Words Fail” – Dear Evan Hansen (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “Requiem” – Dear Evan Hansen (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “So Big / So Small” – Dear Evan Hansen (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “Good for You” – Dear Evan Hansen (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “Disappear” – Dear Evan Hansen (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “Disappear (Acoustic)” – Dear Evan Hansen (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Deluxe] “Part of Me (Bonus Track)” – Dear Evan Hansen

This week we are joined in our mobile studio by the VERY charming Brandon Antonio! Brandon stopped by to talk about playing Gabe in the Off-Mirvish/Musical Stage Company's production of Next to Normal. We ask him how he deals with the heavy subject matter of the show and get to know him with a game of ‘personality test drive’. . . . “I’m Alive” – Next To Normal (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “There’s a World” – Next To Normal (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “A Light in the Dark” – Next To Normal (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “Make up Your Mind/Catch Me I’m Falling” – Next To Normal (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “It’s Gonna Be Good” – Next To Normal (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) “Superboy and the Invisible Girl” – Next To Normal (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “I Am the One Reprise” – Next To Normal (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “D