Off2broadway

It looks like an exciting year ahead as Tara and Stefania walk us through the new seasons of theatre in Toronto. They're getting ready to repeat their favourites and expand their repertoire with shows just a road trip away -- join us for the drive! ..."Rainbow High" - Evita West EndAll music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

To celebrate their newly released cast recording, we’re bringing you back to NYC as we talk about Just in Time! Tara and Stefania recount the immersive experience of the one and only Jonathan Groff as Bobby Darin. Join us! ..."Just in Time" - Just in Time (Original Broadway Cast)"First Real Love" - Just in Time (Original Broadway Cast)"Curtain Call Medley" - Just in Time (Original Broadway Cast)"Mack the Knife" - Just in Time (Original Broadway Cast)"The Curtain Falls" - Just in Time (Original Broadway Cast)"Who’s Sorry Now" - Just in Time (Original Broadway Cast)"I Miss The Mountains" - Next to Normal (Original London Cast Recording)All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

Set sail with us this week as we dive into Shaw Festival's take on Anything Goes! Tara and Stefania had a de-lovely time at this timeless classic, join them for a chat about tap dancing, sets and casting! ..."Anything Goes" - Anything Goes (2011 New Broadway Cast Recording)"It's De-Lovely" - Anything Goes (2011 New Broadway Cast Recording)"Diet Pepsi" - Live from 2025 Las Culturistas Culture Awards - Single "Ultimate" - Freak Friday - Original SoundtrackAll music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

This week we're honoured to welcome one of our dream guests to the show -- Hailey Gillis! Hailey joins Tara and Stefania to chat about her history with The Great Comet as well as other Dave Malloy works, and shares what's most special about working in Canadian theatre. ...Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812 Trailer | YoutubeAll music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

It’s that time of year again! Tara and Stefania are off to Stratford to review Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Annie, the two musicals of the season. Hop in and join us for the journey! ..."Overture " - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: Original Broadway Cast Recording "If You Want Perfection" - Death Becomes Her (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Love is my Legs" - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: Original Broadway Cast Recording "Finale" - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: Original Broadway Cast Recording "Easy Street" - Stratford Festival Youtube "Prologue" - 42 Balloons (Studio Cast Recording)All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Dead Outlaw was without a doubt one of the most unique new musicals on Broadway this season. Join Tara and Stefania on Elmer’s wild journey as we discuss yet another show that centres around the meaning of death...."Dead" - Dead Outlaw (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Up to the Stars" - Dead Outlaw (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Something From Nothing" - Dead Outlaw (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Indian Train" - Dead Outlaw (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Why Look Around The Corner" - Boop! The Musical (Broadway Cast Recording )" Go the Distance" - MCC Theater's Miscast: The Studio SessionsAll music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

Born from NBC's iconic TV show, SMASH made its Broadway debut, and took its final bow. Tara and Stefania talk about how they rewrote the story of Ivy vs Karen into a chaos of alcoholics, laxatives and meta storylines. Join us!..."Let me be Your Star" - SMASH (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"On Lexington & 52nd Street" - SMASH (The Complete Season One)"Rewrite This Story" - SMASH (The Complete Season Two) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

Tara and Stefania are hitting the road this week with Maybe Happy Ending! We'll talk rush seat sight lines, Tony winning performances, and how love translate across languages. Hop in! ...“When You’re In Love” - Maybe Happy Ending I Beyond the Music (Original Broadway Cast Recording)“The Rainy Day We Met” - Maybe Happy Ending I Beyond the Music (Original Broadway Cast Recording)“What I Learned From People” - Maybe Happy Ending I Beyond the Music (Original Broadway Cast Recording)“Chasing Fireflies” - Maybe Happy Ending I Beyond the Music (Original Broadway Cast Recording)“Maybe Happy Ending” - Maybe Happy Ending I Beyond the Music (Original Broadway Cast Recording)“Not A Day Goes By/Without You” - Miscast“Why Love” - Maybe Happy Ending I Beyond the Music (Original Broadway Cast Recording)All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

This week, we’re exploring Broadway’s revival of Floyd Collins! Tara and Stefania talk about the hauntingly beautiful score, infamous staging choices and if this is finally Jeremy’s year for a Tony. Come on, we’re a-callin’!..."The Riddle Song " - Floyd Collins (1996 Original Off-Broadway Cast)"The Dream" - Floyd Collins (1996 Original Off-Broadway Cast)"The Call" - Lincoln Center Theatre Youtube "Some People” - NPR Tiny Desk Gypsy“My First Real Love” - Lawrence feat. Jonathan GroffAll music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

A jam-packed season, two jam-packed episodes -- it's time for part two of the Tony nominations! We're hitting the road, and we'll tell you 'why love' the shows on stage this year.

Tara and Stefania jump into this stacked season of theatre, as they break down the acting categories of the musicals on Broadway.It’s time to fill out your ballot - who are you picking this year?

Britta Johnson joins us again to talk about Life After, her newest show hitting the Toronto stage. Britta shares her opening night experience, changes that happened during the development of the musical, and the power of authenticity in storytelling. We’re so lucky to welcome her back to the pod, join us!..."Poetry" - Life After All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Low-rise jeans, oversized sunnies, and musical comedies at center stage. We’re rewinding to the 2005 Tony's — twenty years later, who’s your Best New Musical winner? ...“The First Goodbye” - 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Original Broadway Cast recording) “Pandemonium” - 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Original Broadway Cast recording) “The Beauty Is” - The Light in the Piazza (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “Aiutami” - The Light in the Piazza (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “Here I Am” - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Original Broadway Cast Recording)“Always Look On The Bright Side of Life” - Spamalot (Original Broadway Cast Recording)“One Less Bell To Answer / A House is Not A Home” - Glee Cast Version (feat. Kristen ChenowethAll music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

Get your waterproof mascara on, because this week Tara and Stefania are ranking their top tearjerkers! Grab that box of tissues, and join us in the car for an emotional ride. ..."Being Alive" - Company (2006 Broadway Revival)"Not A Day Goes By" - Merrily We Roll Along (New Broadway Cast Recording) "Not A Day Goes By Reprise" - Merrily We Roll Along (New Broadway Cast Recording) "Sunday" - Sunday in the Park with George (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Heart of Stone" - Six: Live on Opening Night (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Waiting for Life" - Once on This Island (New Broadway Cast Recording)"I'll Cover You Reprise" - Rent (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)"Welcome to the Rock" - Come From Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"For Good" - Wicked (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Those You've Known" - Spring Awakening (A New Musical)"I'm Here" - The Colour Purple (New Broadway Cast Recording)"Flying Away" - Fun Home (A New Broadway Musical)"Insane" - Suffs (Original Broadway Cast Recording)All mus

Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome!We're heading back to the Kit Kat Klub to talk about the newest revival of Cabaret! Tara and Stefania chat about the immersive nature, underlying morals and different iterations of the classic show. Start celebrating, right this way, come to the cabaret!..."I Don't Care Much" - Adam Lambert performs Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club"Willkommen" - Cabaret (2021 Cast Recording) "Cabaret"- Cabaret (2021 Cast Recording) "Waves and Wires" - How to Dance in Ohio (Original Broadway Cast Recording)All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

We're heading to Tulsa to talk Greasers, rush lines, and fight calls! Tara and Stefania could talk to you all night about the Tony award winning best musical, The Outsiders!Stay gold! ..."Little Brother" - The Outsiders, A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast)"Throwing in the Towel" - The Outsiders, A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast)"Stay Gold" - The Outsiders, A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast)"Tulsa '67" - The Outsiders, A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast)Sara Bareilles ft. Rufus Wainwright - "She Used To Be Mine" (New Year's Eve 2025)Nathan Salstone - "Read Your Mind" (Broadway Loves Sabrina Carpenter)All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

We’re taking a trip back to the 80s this week, as we review Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical! This jukebox show comments on altruism, community, and the power of music to influence the world. Join us!

We’re starting off the year the only way we know how, with our way too early Tony nominations! Are we crazy? Do we have a crystal ball? Who are you picking for this year's awards? . . . "How Glory Goes" - Floyd Collins (Original Cast Recording) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

What a year! We've made it to the end of 2024, which means it's time to review the incredible shows we've seen this year. We were so lucky to see performances that made us laugh, cry, and fall in love with theatre all over again - listen now to our most memorable moments of 2024!

This week, we are rejoicifying in the existence of the Wicked movie, as we break down Jon Chu's take on the popular musical. Tara and Stefania talk casting choices, stylized vocals, and what we want to see in part two! So sit back, have a drink of green elixir, and join us for a Wicked movie debrief