Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast
233 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWelcome to Before the Downbeat, a podcast hosted by Mackenzie and Autumn! Together they will be talking all about musicals and the cultural and societal impacts of these shows have. In each episode they cover a different show and talk about the creative team, the production history, their experiences with the material, what are their top 3 favourite songs, the songs we either would cut entirely or skip, and then we answer the big questions of should this musical be revived today & does it still have a place. All this info will provide you with the most in-depth musical knowledge!
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69. La Cage aux Folles
April 26, 2024 08:00 - 2 hours - 175 MBThis week on Before the Downbeat, Mackenzie and Scott celebrating that the best of time is now by discussing the musical La Cage aux Folles! Together these two explore the generational divisions between the creative team that caused much friction during the creation process of this musical. They debate if Jean-Michel's big number "With Anne on My Arm" is deep and complex. Plus discover why Scott is not a fan of the opening number "We Are What We Are". All of this and a green Givenchy gown ...
La Cage aux Folles Promo
April 19, 2024 07:15 - 3 minutes - 5.22 MBNext Friday on Before the Downbeat Mackenzie and Scott head down to the "jewel" of the Riviera to discuss the musical La Cage aux Folles! Hear them debate if this musical should have won Best Musical at the Tony Awards over the Sondheim musical 'Sunday in the Park with George'. They breakdown the conflicts that arose between the creative team about how to tackle the LGTQIA+ representation in this piece. Plus they discuss whether or not this musical gives Jean-Michel a proper resolution with ...
68. Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella
April 12, 2024 08:23 - 2 hours - 173 MBThis week on Before the Downbeat, Mackenzie and Scott are heading out to prince's ball and along the way they discuss the musical Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella! Together these two explore why this particular fairy tale has sparked so many musical adaptations. They debate which names for the step sisters they prefer across the various versions of this piece. Plus discover which of the added trunk songs from other Rodgers and Hammerstein shows they think fits best with this piece. All...
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella Promo
April 05, 2024 06:13 - 3 minutes - 4.27 MBNext Friday on Before the Downbeat Mackenzie and Scott are leaving their own little corners to discuss the musical Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella! Hear them debate if this adaptation of the Cinderella fairytale is the best. They breakdown the various changes that have been made to the musical with each adaptation. Plus they discuss where this musical ranks for each of them within the Rodgers and Hammerstein canon. All of this and a invitation to the ball for Prince Christopher Rupert ...
67. Kiss of the Spider Woman
March 22, 2024 07:49 - 2 hours - 180 MBThis week on Before the Downbeat, Mackenzie and Scott are certain to meet in the bedroom, the parlor or even the street the alluring Aurora with her velvet cape as they discuss the musical Kiss of the Spider Woman! Together these two explore surprising amount of Canadian connections this musical has. They debate whether or not the critics should have attended and reviewed that very first workshop performance. Plus they imagine what a version of this musical would have been like with Sondheim...
Kiss of the Spider Woman Promo
March 15, 2024 08:32 - 4 minutes - 5.63 MBNext Friday on Before the Downbeat Mackenzie and Scott going over the wall as they discuss the musical Kiss of the Spider Woman! Hear them debate whether this musical's story is more focused on Aurora or Molina as the musical did lean heavily into the star power of the original Aurora, Chita Rivera. They breakdown the relationship between Molina and Valentin and how it would have to be adjusted for todays' audiences. Plus they discuss the recently announced film adaptation that is starring a...
66. The Color Purple
March 08, 2024 08:29 - 2 hours - 170 MBThis week on Before the Downbeat, Mackenzie and Scott are opening up their eyes and looking at what god has done as they discuss the musical The Color Purple! Scott and Mackenzie explore whether or not the character of Mister is redeemed by the end. They debate if the musical went far enough in portraying the queer relationships that are present in the source material. Plus discover if Scott and Mackenzie think this musical needed an overture. All of this and a blade of corn in this all ne...
The Color Purple Promo
March 01, 2024 07:15 - 3 minutes - 4.23 MBNext Friday on Before the Downbeat Mackenzie and Scott are exploring an adaptation of a beloved novel the musical The Color Purple! Hear them discuss why this musical's revival is an improvement over the original Broadway production. They breakdown the concepts of spirituality verses faith and how this musical's message on this topic is one people need now more than ever. Plus they discuss how both major productions of this musical were directed by white men and the impacted this has had on ...
65. Candide
February 22, 2024 07:30 - 1 hour - 155 MBThis week on Before the Downbeat, we have our first official episode with our new co-host Scott Hurst! Join Mackenzie and Scott who are attempting to glitter and be gay as they work hard to make their gardens grow while they discuss the musical and Bernstein's passion project Candide! Scott and Mackenzie explore the ongoing and ever troubled writing process that has resulted in multiple versions of this show being produced. They debate when and if politics should influence and at time censor...
Candide Promo
February 16, 2024 13:20 - 2 minutes - 3.55 MBNext Friday on Before the Downbeat we have our first official episode with our new co-host Scott Hurst! For their first outing Mackenzie and Scott are off to Westphalia to learn why this is the best of all possible worlds and to discuss the complex musical Candide! Hear them discuss why this musical's overture is so iconic and may even be the best part of the whole show. They breakdown the many revisions this show as gone through and they debate which version is the best. Plus find out which...
Meet Scott Hurst!
February 09, 2024 07:45 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBAs we revealed in our 42nd Street episode the shoes of our wonderful Canadian Bea Arthur Autumn Smith left were just too big to fill for one co-host. So the decision was made to split the co-hosting duties between two wonderful hosts and you've met Maris Lyons and now we are excited to introduce you to our new and other permanent co-host Scott Hurst! Scott is a survivor of 48 years in professional & community theatre, Scott has earned a living as an actor, singer, dancer, director, writer &...
Bonus Episode- Chita Rivera Tribute: Bye, Bye, Birdie Remastered
February 02, 2024 08:06 - 1 hour - 126 MBThis week on Tuesday January 30th the theatre community lost two very important and influential members Chita Rivera & Hinton Battle. Today we turn our focus to Ms. Rivera who was not only a multi awarding artists (including two Tony Awards for Best Lead Actress in a Musical, the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Tony Award, two Drama Desk Awards, a Drama League Award, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom) but also a performer who was the consummate professional who worked tirelessly at her craft a...
Bonus Episode- Hinton Battle Tribute: Miss Saigon Remastered
February 01, 2024 08:30 - 2 hours - 171 MBThis week on Tuesday January 30th the theatre community lost two very important and influential members Chita Rivera and Hinton Battle. So to honour both these trailblazers we here at Before the Downbeat will be releasing remastered tribute episodes of musicals they were heavily involved in. For today we turn our focus to Mr. Battle who was not only an incredible dancer but also a 3 time Tony Award winner. He won his 3 awards in the cateogory of Best Supporting Actor in a Musical and this ma...
Bonus Episode- Norman Jewison Tribute: Fiddler on the Roof Live Commentary
January 26, 2024 08:30 - 3 hours - 267 MBThis week we lost a truly great film director and Canadian cinema icon Norman Jewison. He has a long history of working on music videos and movie musicals including Fiddler on the Roof and Jesus Christ Superstar. Beyond his musical work he also directed many notable and award winning films including 'In the Heat of the Night' and 'Moonstruck'. So in honour of his passing we are revisiting our Live Movie Musical Commentary of his highly praised film adaption of Fiddler on the Roof! Together i...
Bonus Episode- Galavant Season 1 Ep. 8 Review
January 19, 2024 08:40 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MBEnjoy the final episode the first season of our review miniseries of the musical tv show 'Galavant'! Join Mackenzie and the Cup of Hemlocks Co-Artistic Producer Ryan Borochovitz as they head off on a secret mission and discover some Shakespearian connections in this episode. They give their final ranking of all the episodes this season. Plus they explore the softer side of Gareth and how editing can sway the emotional pull of a song. All this but first another drink da, da, da, da, da, da ...
Bonus Episode- Galavant Season 1 Ep. 7 Review
January 12, 2024 07:30 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MBEnjoy the latest episode of our review miniseries of the musical tv show 'Galavant'! Join Mackenzie and the Cup of Hemlocks Co-Artistic Producer Ryan Borochovitz as they select a champion to fight to the death for them. They breakdown whether the backstory for Gal shown in this episode lines up with his character we've seen so far. They explore how this episode might have been extended if one of the earlier season episodes had been removed. Plus find out how Ryan feels about deadly allergies...
Holiday Message 2023
December 24, 2023 08:30 - 2 minutes - 3.21 MBHo, ho, ho everyone! Just want to share a brief message to say thank you to all you wonderful loyal listeners for such a terrific year. We hope you have enjoyed our bonus episode content like our Schmigadoon and Galavant review series and our first 7 episodes of season 5. We cannot wait to share the new episodes of season 5 with you in the new year and all the other amazing content we have lined up for you! Be sure to check out our social holiday image as we have left clues in the Christmas ...
Bonus Episode- Galavant Season 1 Ep. 6 Review
December 15, 2023 06:27 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBEnjoy the latest episode of our review miniseries of the musical tv show 'Galavant'! Join Mackenzie and the Cup of Hemlocks Co-Artistic Producer Ryan Borochovitz as they take some xanax and dive into some repressed childhood memories. They breakdown the complex love coupling of Gal and Madalena. They explore all the fun jabs Menken and Slater take a traditional musical love duets. Plus find out if they agree with Gal and Izzy that the concept of love is nothing like the fairy tales you grow ...
Bonus Episode- Galavant Season 1 Ep. 5 Review
December 08, 2023 08:15 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBEnjoy the latest episode of our review miniseries of the musical tv show 'Galavant'! Join Mackenzie and the Cup of Hemlocks Co-Artistic Producer Ryan Borochovitz as they go completely Mad...Alena for this episode. They breakdown the slightly jumbled plot of this episode and try to figure out why it doesn't quite work. They explore the cute yet also surprising dark relationship of Chef and Gwen. Plus find out if they think Weird Al and his monk character were used in the best possible way for...
Bonus Episode- Galavant Season 1 Ep. 4 Review
December 01, 2023 08:45 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBEnjoy the latest episode of our review miniseries of the musical tv show 'Galavant'! Join Mackenzie and the Cup of Hemlocks Co-Artistic Producer Ryan Borochovitz as they break out some comedy gold. They breakdown the various comedy routines that Richard and the jester Steve explore in their titular duet. They debate whether the joke of showing Isabella's under garments is dated. Plus find out which sea shanty is their favourite. All this and the lords of the sea just not of the actual sea i...
Bonus Episode- Galavant Season 1 Ep. 3 Review
November 24, 2023 08:30 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBEnjoy the latest episode of our review miniseries of the musical tv show 'Galavant'! Join Mackenzie and the Cup of Hemlocks Co-Artistic Producer Ryan Borochovitz as they head out and celebrate two balls. They breakdown the Fiddler on the Roof connections that are found in this episode. They explore if the episodic nature of the past two episodes works or if these episodes should have been combined and given a more serialized format. Plus find out if they feel there are one to many eunuch jok...
Bonus Episode- Galavant Season 1 Ep. 2 Review
November 17, 2023 09:18 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MBAs we prepare to release the last 7 episodes of season 5 we are bringing you our next review miniseries which is all about the musical tv show 'Galavant'! Join Mackenzie and the Cup of Hemlocks Co-Artistic Producer Ryan Borochovitz as they join a jousting contest. They breakdown the first of many surprise star cameo appearances this series will feature. They explore their complex feelings on how this show portrays traditional masculinity. Plus hear what they think of the portrait of Gareth's...
Bonus Episode- Galavant Season 1 Ep. 1 Review
November 10, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBAs we prepare to release the last 7 episodes of season 5 we are bringing you our next review miniseries which is all about the musical tv show 'Galavant'! Join Mackenzie and the Cup of Hemlocks Co-Artistic Producer Ryan Borochovitz has they begin their journey into this musical comedy. They breakdown the surprising plot twists of the episode. All the musical easter eggs that Alan Menken left in the big title song of the series. Plus they explain why the 'villain song' "She'll be Mine" is far...
Galavant Review Miniseries Reminder
November 10, 2023 07:20 - 3 minutes - 4.77 MBAs we prepare to introduce you to our other permanent cohost and put the final touches on the back 7 episodes of season 5 we have special treat for you! Starting this Friday it's a huzzah and tally-ho as @mackenzie_horner and @cohtheatre's Ryan Borochovitz attend the tale of Galavant! Join these two as they do a deep dive into this underrated gem of a tv musical show. They break down the very hummable songs and track if and when this show found it's footing and proper formula. Plus they will...
64. 42nd Street
October 27, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 132 MBThis week on Before the Downbeat, Maris and Mackenzie are heeding the alluring call of the lullaby of Broadway as they discuss the musical 42nd Street! Maris and Mackenzie discuss the difficulties of remounting a musical with source material almost a century old. They explore how this piece's songs are actually secondary to the dances which are the main selling feature of the show . Plus discover which song was hardest to do tech wise according to Maris's recollections of her time performing...
42nd Street Promo
October 20, 2023 10:08 - 3 minutes - 4.49 MBNext Friday on Before the Downbeat Mackenzie and Maris are breaking out their tap shoes and shuffling off to Buffalo to discuss the musical 42nd Street! Hear them discuss their love for tap dancing. They breakdown and give their thoughts on producer David Merrick's unconventional publicity practices. Plus find out which character Maris portrayed when she performed in this nostalgic musical. All of this and some shadow waltzing on next Friday's all new episode! Don't forget to leave us a re...
63. Nine
October 13, 2023 08:43 - 1 hour - 147 MBThis week on Before the Downbeat, Maris and Mackenzie are diving into the world of cinema Italiano as they discuss the musical Nine! Maris and Mackenzie discuss the power and uniqueness of this musical's iconic overture. They explore how this piece reflects and parallels the pressures artist put on themselves to achieve their next great hit. Plus discover how they correlate this musical in a strange way to the career of Andrew Lloyd Webber All of this and a call from the Vatican in this all...
Nine Promo
October 06, 2023 06:56 - 3 minutes - 4.23 MBNext Friday on Before the Downbeat Mackenzie and Maris are heading to Italy to step behind the film camera to discuss the musical Nine! Hear them discuss how they think this musical balances having a large female cast countered by the fact the musical is told predominantly from the male gaze. They discuss which songs that were cut from the movie musical should have been included. Plus find out if they think Guido Contini is a good character. All of this and some Germans at the spa on next F...
62. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
September 29, 2023 10:23 - 1 hour - 137 MBThis week on Before the Downbeat, Maris and Mackenzie are wrestle with a goat as they discuss the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! Maris and Mackenzie discuss their own wildest and most recent dreams. They explore this musical's score to find the musical motifs that Lloyd Webber will expand on in his later musicals. Plus discover which performer who has played Joseph has been their favourite. All of this and a dazzling coat of many colours that was red and yellow and gr...
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Promo
September 22, 2023 06:30 - 3 minutes - 4.78 MBNext Friday on Before the Downbeat Mackenzie and Maris are breaking out their bibles and heading into the Book of Genesis to discuss the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! Hear them discuss what most performers who portray Joseph miss about the role. They discuss whether they prefer to have a male or female performer in the role of the Narrator. Plus find out if they are excited by the news of a movie musical adaptation being is in the works. All of this and some dreams a...
61. Gypsy: A Musical Fable
September 15, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 141 MBThis week on Before the Downbeat, Maris and Mackenzie are getting a gimmick and some chow mein as they discuss the musical Gypsy: A Musical Fable! Maris and Mackenzie debate if the divisive song 'Little Lamb' is truly necessary for the show or if it should be cut. They explore where the line is between cute and annoying regarding June and her musical numbers. Plus discover which Rose and Herbie duet was almost cut from the show during out of town tryouts. All of this and an egg roll for Mr...
Gypsy: A Musical Fable Promo
September 08, 2023 04:45 - 3 minutes - 4.98 MBNext Friday on Before the Downbeat Mackenzie and Maris return to the Sondheim canon to discuss the musical Gypsy! Hear them analyze the character of Rose and why she is such a coveted role in the musical theatre canon. They discuss the reconciliation ending of the show and if it's necessary for the piece. Plus find out which actress Maris and Mackenzie think was the best Rose. All of this and Caroline the cow on next Friday's all new episode! Don't forget to leave us a review and share you...
60. Mary Poppins
August 18, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 161 MBThis week on Before the Downbeat, Maris and Mackenzie are feeding the bird with their bags full of crumbs as they discuss the musical Mary Poppins! Discover if Maris would rather play Mary or Mrs. Banks! They explore why the addition of the villainous Miss Andrew doesn't quite work for the show in their opinion. Plus discover which Beatle almost composed the score the stage show! All of this and a chim chiminey, chim chim cher-oo in this all new episode! Don't forget to leave us a review ...
Mary Poppins Promo
August 11, 2023 04:00 - 3 minutes - 4.32 MBNext Friday on Before the Downbeat it's a jolly holiday as Mackenzie and Maris head over to 17 Cherry Tree Lane to discuss the musical Mary Poppins! Hear Maris discuss her personal history growing up in the U.K. with this famous literary character. They break down the differences between this musical adaption and the award winning film and debate if all the changes were for the best. Plus find out which songs from the film almost made it into the stage production. All of this and a spoon fu...
59. Guys & Dolls
August 04, 2023 05:30 - 2 hours - 169 MBThis week on Before the Downbeat, Maris and Mackenzie are busy gambling on horse races, rolling dice, and drinking dulce de leches in Cuba while also discussing the musical Guys and Dolls! Discover if Maris enjoyed playing a Save-a-Soul Mission girl or a Hot Box doll when she performed in this musical twice! They explore why Michael Kidd had the right choreographic style for this piece. Plus find out which iconic songs from the show were almost cut during out of town try outs! All of this a...
Guys and Dolls Promo
July 28, 2023 05:45 - 2 minutes - 2.22 MBNext Friday on Before the Downbeat it's the oldest established, permanent floating, Crap game in New York and our latest episode all about Guys and Dolls! Hear Maris and Mackenzie discuss why this musical is so beloved after all these years. hey debate whether Miss Adelaide was right to wait for Nathan Detroit. Plus find out why the character of Nathan has so few songs. All of this and a bushel and a peck on next Friday's all new episode! Don't forget to leave us a review and share your th...
58. A Chorus Line
July 21, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 159 MBThis Friday on Before the Downbeat it's the long awaited premiere episode of season 5. For this episode the new pairing of Maris and Mackenzie break out their leg warmers and discuss the musical that is a singular sensation A Chorus Line! Hear them break down the evolution of the character of Cassie. They explore the impact teachers have on our education journey. Plus find out which Bond theme song the shows composer Marvin Hamlisch wrote! All of this and what we did for love in this all ne...
A Chorus Line Promo
July 14, 2023 05:30 - 3 minutes - 4.53 MBNext Friday on Before the Downbeat it's the long awaited premiere season episode of Season 5! So join the inaugural outing of this new pairing of Maris and Mackenzie. Together they head into world of 1970s New York and step up to The Line to discuss A Chorus Line! Hear them reminisce about their experiences in the audition room. They debate if the right dancers got picked by the end of the show. Plus find out why 'A' is such an important part of the show title. All of this, "And a one, two,...
Preseason Contest Announcement
July 07, 2023 08:15 - 3 minutes - 4.48 MBWe are now only weeks away from the release of our first episode of Season 5 and to help spread the word about this podcast we have special contest for you to participate in! Here's all you have to do... 1. Do an Instagram story about the podcast and tag us in it. We will share it on our story too. 2. You need follow at least 2 of our social media platforms. Either Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. 3. Rate and review us on Apple Podcast. Then send us a message showing that you have done ...
Meet Maris Lyons!
June 30, 2023 05:30 - 32 minutes - 44 MBWell as you may have noticed Season 5 has taken a little longer to get out to all you wonderful loyal listeners and it's time to reveal the reason which is that our team has had slight shake up and we have needed time to adjust to these changes. Our wonderful Canadian Bea Arthur, director extraordinaire, and John Adams of Canadian theatre Autumn Smith has decided to take an official step back from her co-host duties as she has proven to be quite busy with her teaching schedules, her new amaz...
Bonus Episode- Schmigadoon! Season 2 Ep. 6 Review
May 12, 2023 09:45 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBEnjoy our next instalment in our 'Schmigadoon!' review miniseries. Join Mackenzie has dives deeper into the now rebranded world of 'Schmicago!'. In this episode he explores how this finale sets up the next decade of musical homages. Mackenzie also reveals the musical connections to Dreamgirls and the Muppets. Plus he debates whether the murder trial plot line from earlier this season was necessary or just a side story that wasn't essential to the overall plot of the season. All this and a h...
Bonus Episode- Schmigadoon! Season 2 Ep. 5 Review
May 05, 2023 09:20 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBEnjoy our next instalment in our 'Schmigadoon!' review miniseries. Join Mackenzie has dives deeper into the now rebranded world of 'Schmicago!'. In this episode he explores Jesus Christ Superstar easter eggs found in the big number of the episode 'Famous As Hell'. Mackenzie also reveals the double homage behind the line 'a sour macaroon'. Plus he debates whether giving a duet to Madam Frau and Sergeant Rivera this late in the season was necessary or if that episode and song time could have b...
Bonus Episode- Schmigadoon! Season 2 Ep. 4 Review
April 28, 2023 07:45 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBEnjoy our next instalment in our 'Schmigadoon!' review miniseries. Join Mackenzie has dives deeper into the now rebranded world of 'Schmicago!'. In this episode he explores the plethora of hidden easter eggs found in the big number of the episode 'Are You Good Enough to Eat?'. Mackenzie also reveals the subtle homage to the 1964 musical romantic film, 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg'. Plus he dissects how all the plots of this season focus on how choices made by all the characters were suppose t...
Bonus Episode- Schmigadoon! Season 2 Ep. 3 Review
April 21, 2023 07:30 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBEnjoy our next instalment in our 'Schmigadoon!' review miniseries. Join Mackenzie has dives deeper into the now rebranded world of 'Schmicago!'. In this episode he explores how Bobby's big courtroom number is not only a master class in showmanship but also reveals Bobby is very well verses in the law and earns her credit as the best lawyer in town. Mackenzie also reveals how one background store name refers to an iconic beef between composers Stephen Sondheim and Jerry Herman. Plus he dissec...
Bonus Episode- Schmigadoon! Season 2 Ep. 2 Review
April 14, 2023 07:45 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBEnjoy our next instalment in our 'Schmigadoon!' review miniseries. Join Mackenzie has dives deeper into the now rebranded world of 'Schmicago!'. He explores the historical context and influence behind the concept of the doorway to where. Plus how the big hit number 'Bustin' Out' reflects how the songs of the 70s worked around the lack of straightforwardly entertaining numbers due to the darker and grittier stories being told by using showy, old-school numbers with thoughtfully written lyrics...
Bonus Episode- Schmigadoon! Season 2 Ep. 1 Review
April 07, 2023 07:30 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBBrought back by popular demand enjoy our returning mini-review series all about the hit and Emmy award winning musical tv show 'Schmigadoon!'. Join Mackenzie once again as he dives back into this series which has now rebranded to 'Schmicago!' and has evolved to reflect the musicals of the late 60s and 70s. He provides a breaks down to the various connections and easter eggs between this musical show and the musicals that inspired it like Cabaret, Chicago, Godspell, Hair, Pippin, Annie and Sw...
Bonus Episode-Live Movie Musical Commentary: The Greatest Showman
March 31, 2023 04:30 - 1 hour - 148 MBIn case you missed our live stream, enjoy this edited audio only version of our Live Movie Musical Commentary of 'The Greatest Showman'. Listen to Mackenzie and special guest co-host Jamie Knox break down the music, direction, and performances in this surprise smash hit movie musical. Enjoy as these two friends from Stratford Shakespeare School discuss where the line is for historical accuracy in films, the pros and cons of vocal dubbing in movie musicals. Plus they explore what the story fo...
Bonus Episode-Live Movie Musical Commentary: Chicago
March 24, 2023 06:15 - 2 hours - 167 MBIn case you missed our live stream, enjoy this edited audio only version of our Live Movie Musical Commentary of 'Chicago'. Listen to Mackenzie and special guest co-host Jessica Maxwell break down the adaptation, direction, and performances in this best picture winning movie musical. Enjoy as these two long time friends discuss their opinions on some of the alternative casting choices, the Canadian connections to the film and the importance of knowing how to properly stage and edit musical n...
Bonus Episode-Remastered Ep.15: Fiddler on the Roof
March 10, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 154 MBYesterday (Thursday March 9th, 2023) the legendary performer of stage and screen Chaim Topol passed away at the age of 87. He is best known for his portrayal of the poor milkman Tevye in the musical Fiddler on the Roof. He portrayed this role on stage more than 3,500 times from 1967 through 2009 and to critical acclaim on the big screen in the 1971 film adaptation. So, in honour of Topol's greatest performance we are releasing our Remastered version of our season 2 opening episode which deep...
Bonus Episode-Live Movie Musical Commentary: Little Shop of Horrors
March 03, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 159 MBIn case you missed our live stream, enjoy this edited audio only version of our Live Movie Musical Commentary of 'Little Shop of Horrors'. Listen to Mackenzie and special guest co-host Jillian Robinson break down the adaptation, direction, and performances in this horticultural movie musical. Enjoy as these two friends discuss how this film explores the concept of class, the two endings of the film, and the amazing puppetry. Plus they reveal their somewhere that's green! All this and a hor...