This Podcast Won't Run A Week
97 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWelcome to This Podcast Won't Run a Week! A biweekly musical theatre podcast by two unreformed (now fully adult) theatre kids. Follow along with hosts SLee and Kat, as we discuss musicals, dream casts, and whatever pops into our overly caffeinated heads. You can follow us @thispodwontrunaweek on Instagram and @thispodwontrun on Twitter to keep up with what we are doing each week and to suggest shows for us to discuss!
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"A fish farmer? Sounds gay to me." - Carousel
June 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB"Well Mister Snow..... Here I am!" This episode Kat and SLee discuss the Rogers and Hammerstein classic Carousel. This show has everything: Ghosts, Clambakes, and slaps that feel like kisses. They swoon over the score and share some well founded concerns about the plot. Listen along as the girls discuss Slee's viral video and the Kurt Hummel of it all and Kat airs her undergrad dirty laundry. There is brief chat about the Emojiland tour cancelation, and some Stranger Things season 3 spoiler...
“My Achy Breaky Heart” - Head over Heels
May 27, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBWe got the Beat!! In this very saucy episode Kat and SLee are discussing the fabulous Head Over Heels. Join the journey as they share how much they love Bonnie Milligan, Kat thinks the Go-Gos sing 'Kids in America', and they workshop a Billy Ray Cyrus jukebox musical. In the end it's all good fun because Representation Matters. Period. *Sorry about the barking towards the end of the episode! Seymour needed to make his presence known* Performance Links: https://youtu.be/XD8-8ngOPo0 - B Roll...
“I would let him ruin my life and my credit.” - Funny Girl
May 13, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB"I'm a bagel on a plate full of onion rolls!" Take a trip to Henry Street with SLee and Kat as they discuss the beloved musical Funny Girl. But before that they celebrate SLee completing Grad School (Go congratulate her!), Chat celebrity gossip that was fresh at time of recording, and Kat learns that Barbra is 80 years old. With their very special guest host Seymour the Dog they wish and dream that more music like Funny Girl was being written today and call out a really gross and inappropria...
“Spending my entire life savings on Margaritas at the Marquis” - Escape to Margaritaville
April 29, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBWasted away again! This episode Kat and SLee take a dreadful journey through Escape to Margaritaville. They disclose the best place to pee in midtown, dream of a 50 First Dates musical, and deal with one of the worst men ever written. Listen along for some truly fantastic bad reviews, stories of scene stealers, and Kat pushing SLee to her absolute limits. Honestly, this show is SO bad. Performance Links: https://youtu.be/wLB0R4W_PmA - Show Clips from the Broadway Production https://youtu.be...
"Chekhov's Piano" - Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
April 15, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB“And we will rise above!” This week Kat and Slee are swinging into the interesting world of Spider-man: Turn Off the Dark! After some discussing seeing both Hadestown and The Batman, some Plant tips with SLee, we get some extra long trivia moment because we have to talk about all of the injuries, delays, and general insanity. Kat has to tell us how SICK she is of seeing Uncle Ben die. They come to the consensus that Jennifer Damiano is the Kristen Stewart of Broadway. Honestly you guys this ...
"Camilla! Your Boyfriend's here!" - Diana: The Musical
April 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIt's the worst job in England! After a brief hiatus we are back talking about the 9 time Razzie nominated Diana The Musical! Listen along as we briefly discuss 'Spencer', Quick Change magic, and some FIERCE coat choreography. SLee shares her dream to receive a Razzie, ASMR skills are practiced, and we rave about Christine Ebersole’s shoulder moment from Will and Grace. CW: Suicide Attempt, Self Harm, & Post Partum Depression Performance Links: https://youtu.be/UlebsnuEI1Y - ‘This is how yo...
“This is a story about a girl named Booby” - Irving Berlin's White Christmas
December 24, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThere were never such devoted sisters! This episode join Kat and SLee as they snuggle into the classic (sort of ) musical Irving Berlin's White Christmas. They discuss a drinking game gone horribly wrong, the comedic genius of the song 'Sisters', and everyone's favorite musical theatre song type: the one where women are shit talking men. Later they diss the Army, chat about Rosemary Clooney's strengths and weaknesses, and take a moment to appreciate The Grinch Live! starring Matthew Morrison...
“It’s been a week and he’s already showing red flags” - Rent
December 10, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBChristmas Bells are ringing! This episode Kat and SLee are discussing the Pulitzer Prize winning juggernaut: Rent (but only after briefly chatting about this holiday season). Kat takes an opportunity to bring up the 1987 film The Mannequin, SLee learns something new, and they discuss tick, tick...BOOM! (Spoiler Alert for that btw!). Later on Kat discusses why ‘Christmas Bells’ is one of the best songs ever written (and no she will not be taking any criticism), SLee loves Maureen, and Kat ha...
"Speaking of boozy comedy..." - The Drowsy Chaperone
November 26, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBToledo Surprise! The ladies who brunch are joined by a very special guest: Stranger Sings Caroline Huerta! Listen along as these three chat about The Drowsy Chaperone. Kat flexes her Pirates of the Caribbean knowledge, they all sing the praises of Beth Leavel, and Caroline and SLee bond over playing The Chaperone. We also argue about casting choices, come together about the magic of musicals, and Kat and SLee find out some surprising John Hamm information. Performance Links: https://youtu.b...
"Speaking of boozy comedy..." - The Drowsy Chaperone (With Caroline Huerta)
November 26, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBToledo Surprise! The ladies who brunch are joined by a very special guest: Stranger Sings Caroline Huerta! Listen along as these three chat about The Drowsy Chaperone. Kat flexes her Pirates of the Caribbean knowledge, they all sing the praises of Beth Leavel, and Caroline and SLee bond over playing The Chaperone. We also argue about casting choices, come together about the magic of musicals, and Kat and SLee find out some surprising John Hamm information. Performance Links: https://youtu.b...
"Here's 5 dollars and a child" - Annie
November 12, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBLeapin' Lizards! This episode your favorite co-hosts get into the holiday spirit with a classic we all know and love, Annie! If you're a fan of trivia then you are in luck because Kat found a TON of information. It's almost like its a super popular show that premiered in the 1970s! Kat and SLee break down all the drama and controversy from different productions, Kat reveals a story from her days as a beauty queen, and they gush over Carol Burnett. Later Kat reveals a secret talent and they s...
"Quirky and The Bad Bitch" - Young Frankenstein
October 29, 2021 15:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBWhat Knockers! This episode Kat and SLee are diving back into the adorable, madcap world of Mel Brooks with Young Frankenstein! Listening along as Kat pronounces Gethsemane correctly, SLee shares her college audition songs, and they both find out disappointing news about the West End Production. Later they chat about assigning roles for sing-a-longs, the formula for story telling, and Kat unveils information that has shaken the very foundation of everything she knows. Performance Links: htt...
“Drive These (If You’re Not First, You’re Last)” - Gentleman's Guide For Love and Murder
October 15, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBI don't understand the poor! This episode Kat and SLee are recording live, together, in person and chatting about Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder! Listen along as they briefly talk about Mark Rylance, Sexy Songs, and Schmigadoon. Later Kat trips over the names of the Dysquith Family, Jefferson Mays is SUPER talented, and they discuss their plans to write Talladega Nights: The Musical. Performance Links: https://youtu.be/VtlcEvPDkfM - ‘I’ve decided to marry you’ performed by the origin...
“It’s Toxic Masculinity, baby!” - Bat Boy: The Musical
October 01, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBWe've got another dead cow! This episode Kat and SLee are entering October with a spooky story of bats, bad marriages, and some great music with the cult hit Bat Boy:The Musical! Listen along as they try to figure out where Deven May went, learn about Pan (Not Peter), and breakdown one of their all time favorite Act 1 Finales! Later on they compare the show with a literary masterpiece, find biblical connections, and discuss Edgar as a Queer Coded character. And Kat announces to the world tha...
"Congrats Dick!" - Hairspray (with Abby Rose Morris)
September 17, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBHey there teenage Baltimore! This week Kat and SLee are joined by the fabulously talented and intelligent Abby Rose Morris! And in honor of her podcast 'More Than Tracy Turnblad' we are discussing Hairspray! Don't change that channel as we learn about how amazing Marissa Jaret Winokur is, discuss SLee's debut of 'I Can Hear the Bells', and talk the movie to musical to movie pipeline. Later we get in depth on fat phobia in the theatre industry (including the Tracy in a fat suit problem), and ...
"He could have another breakdown at any moment!" - The Producers
September 03, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBWhen you got it.... Flaunt it! This episode Kat and SLee are celebrating their 1 year anniversary by discussing their favorite musical: The Producers! They dig into the dance off that could have been, laugh way too much at jokes from a movie they've seen a million times, and discover a connection to Ferris Bueller's Day Off. They also discuss satire and the importance of punching up, say only good things about this show and it's creator, and briefly chat about The Addams Family: The Musical....
“Harold Hill is the 1912 Mesothelioma” - The Music Man (with Rob Mobley)
August 20, 2021 15:00 - 2 hours - 87.9 MBWell ya got trouble! This week Kat and SLee are taking the train to River City, Iowa along with the incomparable Rob Mobley! We're talking all about The Music Man! Listen along as the chat about inappropriate audition songs, the upcoming revival, and their hopes for future productions. They also discuss SO MANY hot takes, how the show has aged, kink shame Harold Hill, and solve the mystery of Marian's age. *note: Laura Osnes is very briefly mentioned in this episode and Kat would just like ...
#JusticeforBarb - Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical (with Jonathan Hogue)
August 11, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBStranger Things are coming! In this special mini episode we are joined by the writer of Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical, Jonathan Hogue! We discuss the process of creating a parody musical, 80’s music, musical references, and writing for comedy. Stranger Sings information: https://strangersingsthemusical.com for tickets @strangersingsmusical on Instagram and TikTok Follow us on Social Media!! @thispodwontrunaweek on instagram @thispodwontrun on twitter Guest: Jonathan Hogue @jthog...
"There's been a murder in Savannah..." - The Mystery of Edwin Drood
August 06, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBBoth Sides of the Coin! This week the ladies are solving The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Listen along as Kat and SLee discuss audience participation, SJB 's 'Writing on the Wall' supremacy, and briefly discuss marvel movies. Kat finds out who wrote the show... the answer may surprise you. Later they discuss the use of brown face in the 2012 Broadway Revival and why this show isn't produced as often. Content Warning for discussion of Brown Face. Performance Links: https://youtu.be/5PldqC36A00 ...
"Not to be Confused with Bye Bye Birdie" - Cabaret (With Emily Ramirez)
July 23, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBWillkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome! This week we are going to the grimy world of the Kit Kat Klub and discussing the Kander and Ebb masterpiece Cabaret! Joined by the hysterical and talented Emily Ramirez! We talk stand up, dance calls, and classical ballet. We learn the difference between a book musical and a concept musical, and compare musicals to Shakespeare again. Later we discuss the Emcee: real or fake??, feminist comedy and mansplaining, and Kat reveals what might be her hottest take eve...
"Peak Orfeh" - The Great American Trailer Park Musical
July 09, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBMake like a nail, and press on! This episode the girls are getting back to their roots and talking about The Great American Trailer Park Musical. This episode has it all: Andy Karl trivia, Camp Rock entrances, and The Actor's Process. The girls also talk about the importance of a good southern accent, Matriarchal southern families, and talk about rebranding the podcast to something more authentic to their lives. Performance Links: https://youtu.be/BzTPUEOxCJI - Original Off Broadway Cast, C...
"I Hate This Rat Child I've Created" - Mamma Mia
June 25, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBHow can I resist ya? This week the girls are setting sail to the land of Abba and Dads with the musical spectacular Mamma Mia! Listen as they sniff out the antagonist of the show, Kat talks way too much about the time she did the show, and the joys of Jukebox Musicals. Performance Links: https://youtu.be/2OBneuoZaOw - ‘The Winner Takes it All’ performed by Carolee Carmello https://youtu.be/8uu0WSS8wCI - ‘Mamma Mia’ performed by Beth Leavel https://youtu.be/Gh8bYW2sQf8 - Highlights from the...
"Bummertown" - Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida (With Courtnee Carter)
June 11, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBFortune favors the brave! This week journey to ancient Egypt with the ladies and their special guest the talented and glamorous Courtnee Carter! They chat about the 2020 national tour that might have been, Danielle Brooks incredible portrayal of Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing, and the importance of healthy singing! (Note: Call your voice teacher and drink some throat coat!) and lastly they also get to the root of the never-ending mystery of Pascal or Pasquale? (Hint: it's Pascal) Perfor...
"Bummertown" - Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida
June 11, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBFortune favors the brave! This week journey to ancient Egypt with the ladies and their special guest the talented and glamorous Courtnee Carter! They chat about the 2020 national tour that might have been, Danielle Brooks incredible portrayal of Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing, and the importance of healthy singing! (Note: Call your voice teacher and drink some throat coat!) and lastly they also get to the root of the never-ending mystery of Pascal or Pasquale? (Hint: it's Pascal) Perfor...
"Plus sized people do drugs!" - Lippa's Wild Party
May 28, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBDon’t ya wanna be the life of the party? This week the girls are truly giddy to talk about one of their all time favorite shows Andrew Lippa’s Wild Party. Listen along as they chat geometry, discuss the interesting* choices made for the NYCC production, and the juicy juicy role of Burrs. You’ll also get a chance to hear Kat wax poetic about the production she did off the G Train in Brooklyn. They’re discussing the importance of Intimacy in this show, and the hope for intimacy choreographers ...
"Pack it up Annie!" - LaChiusa's The Wild Party
May 14, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBBlame it on the Gin! This episode begins a month of wild, wild parties with Michael John LaChiusa's The Wild Party. The girls get into the history of the dueling shows (one on Broadway and one Off), have very strong opinions about some of the bold choices made, and are confused as to why more baritones aren't singing 'Golden Boy'. They also struggle to stay on topic, SLee shows off her Eartha Kitt impression, and the girls face their greatest challenge yet: casting this show. **Trigger Warn...
"If you’re going to kill half the cast, at least let them learn something" - Into The Woods (with Christina Bianco)
April 30, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBBoom! Crunch! This episode we are so excited to be discussing the classic Sondheim piece Into the Woods with our very special guest Christina Bianco! Listen along as we go in depth about why Little Red shouldn't be played by a child, Viral Videos, and what makes a good Witch. Kat makes her feelings about the Baker's Wife known and We dig into Sondheim's portrayal of women. Performances Mentioned: https://youtu.be/6ATyw2iZ1eQ - ‘Finale’ from Regent’s Park Production https://youtu.be/mBl-zOv...
"It's Hell, but it's Sexy Hell" - Reefer Madness
April 16, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBOh So Mad! This Episode we are breaking down the tragic tale of Jimmy and Mary: Reefer Madness! Listen along as the ladies discuss the production they did, talk about what makes a good parody musical, and the tricky nature of transferring a show to Broadway. In addition to all of that they squeal about Marc Kudisch, Kat lets her dream cast for The Producers slip (oops!), and they try to figure out the Tony Award role for this show (Spoiler Alert: It's Ralph!) Performances Discussed: https:/...
"In Transit as a Period Piece" - On the Twentieth Century
April 02, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBLife is like a Train! This episode the girls are discussing the wild and zany On the Twentieth Century. But only after briefly explaining the community theatre situation in NYC. Listen along as they try to keep track of the enormous number of subplots and realize just how not feminist this show is AT ALL. As always they simply cannot get enough of Andy Karl. They also get a bit distracted when they realize how many times Hello Dolly has been revived. This episode is also a reminder for ever...
"I'm blinded by my own ambition" - Assassins
March 19, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB"Everybody's got the right to some sunshine!" This week join the girls as they dive deep into the dark and twisted world of Stephen Sondheim's Assassins. They mourn the 2020 revival that almost was, Kat speaks on historical events with VERY little research (I’m sure her high school history teachers are so proud), and breakdown what makes The Ballad of Guiteau SO good. They also dig into the introspective nature of Sondheim, gush about how good Alex Brightman is, and try to figure out what th...
"A Cardboard Cutout of Shaquille O'Neal" - Sunday in the Park with George
March 05, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBIt's hot up here! This episode the girls are beginning our month of Sondheim with the masterpiece that is Sunday in the Park with George. Listen along as they air their grievances about digital backdrops, swoon over 1980s Mandy Patinkin, discuss the show as a meditation on what it means to be an artist as well as the biographical nature of the character George. And, of course, Kat continues to bring some off the wall casting choices. Will SLee finally agree to one? You'll have to tune in to ...
“There are 99 people in the room and I am the 1” - The Last 5 Years
February 19, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBWill you share your life with me for the next hour? This Episode we are talking about The Last 5 Years, and it gets spicy. Join us as Kat and SLee debate Anna Kendrick and agree on very little. They try to figure out who is at fault for the break up and reminisce on their past. Kat announces her idea for a one women production and you are gonna LOVE the cast. Will Kat and SLee's friendship survive the stress of The Last 5 Years? You'll have to listen and find out! Performances Discussed: ht...
"The Leonardo DiCaprio of Broadway" - Groundhog Day the Musical
February 05, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBTomorrow or Tomorrow or Tomorrow there will be sun! Cozy up this week for an episode about everyone's favorite Andy Karl Star Vehicle: Groundhog Day! We learn some surprising information about this shows road to Broadway, unpack Andy Karl's injury story, and discuss the role of women in this piece. Kat does some truly terrible impressions and SLee continues to make fun of Kat for casting Jennifer Holliday in Best Little Whorehouse. We also get into a pretty serious conversation about race i...
'Rumpleteazer456' - Cats! (With Rachel Lind)
January 22, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBWhat's a Jellicle Cat? This week we find out thanks to our incredible Cats Correspondent Rachel Lind! This week we get into *mild* spoilers for the finale of our beloved Schitt's Creek. We expose our embarrassing screen names from our past, SLee pines for Jason Derulo, and Rachel shares the ACTUAL story of what’s happening in the song ‘McCavity’. We also discuss the myriad of issues with the 2019 film, whether the show is camp, and cast some of our favorite comedians into the show. Can you g...
'Rumpleteazer456' - Cats!
January 22, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBWhat's a Jellicle Cat? This week we find out thanks to our incredible Cats Correspondent Rachel Lind! This week we get into *mild* spoilers for the finale of our beloved Schitt's Creek. We expose our embarrassing screen names from our past, SLee pines for Jason Derulo, and Rachel shares the ACTUAL story of what’s happening in the song ‘McCavity’. We also discuss the myriad of issues with the 2019 film, whether the show is camp, and cast some of our favorite comedians into the show. Can you g...
"It's okay to make bad choices in undergrad" - Love's Labour's Lost: The Musical
January 08, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBLove's a gun! This episode we discuss Love's Labour's Lost: The Musical. Listen along as we discuss gender politics in Shakespeare and beyond, get distracted by conspiracy theories, and breakdown why Shakespeare and Musical Theatre are so good for each other. We also bitch about the male gaze, go off on a tangent about Frozen, and Kat dreams of winning an Academy Award while Slee dreams of her future Razzie. Note: Sorry for the background noise on this episode! Kat lives in an old New York...
"Santa, Can you hear me?" - Elf: The Musical
December 25, 2020 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBNEVER fall in love with an Elf! This week in a special Christmas episode we are discussing the jolly, movie-to-musical adaptation Elf: The Musical! Listen along as we discuss the problem with Jovie, breakdown our experiences auditioning for the show, breakdown the musicals distinct lack of "Will Ferrell-ness", continue to make jokes about double casting Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, and talk through the the pitfalls of placing an iconic character onstage outside of its original portraya...
"It should be Y'all!" - Best Little Whorehouse
December 11, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBThere’s nothing dirty going on! This week we start our month of Holiday Musicals with the fun and fresh Best Little Whorehouse in Texas! Join us as we learn the true story of The Chicken Ranch, notice the similarities of Les Miserables and Best Little Whorehouse, talks about some of the race issues in both the movie and the show, talk about the importance of humanizing Sex Work, and Kat misremembers some of her Dolly Parton trivia and EMBARRASSES herself. Note: Sorry for the background no...
"The One Where Nathan Lane Plays a 10 Year Old" - Love Never Dies
November 27, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBMother Please, I'm Scared! This week we are back discussing the Phantom Sequel Love Never Dies. We breakdown the history of this infamous show, Kat gives a summary of just one of the TWO DIFFERENT VERSIONS THERE ARE, Slee does many impressions, we critique Hugh Jackman's vocal performance in Les Miserables, and breakdown where ALW went wrong with this show. We are once again joined by our dear friend and fellow creative Jonathan Allsop!! Hosts: Kat Shaw, @katlynwithak on all platforms Sa...
"The One Where Nathan Lane Plays a 10 Year Old" - Love Never Dies (With Jonathan Allsop)
November 27, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBMother Please, I'm Scared! This week we are back discussing the Phantom Sequel Love Never Dies. We breakdown the history of this infamous show, Kat gives a summary of just one of the TWO DIFFERENT VERSIONS THERE ARE, Slee does many impressions, we critique Hugh Jackman's vocal performance in Les Miserables, and breakdown where ALW went wrong with this show. We are once again joined by our dear friend and fellow creative Jonathan Allsop!! Hosts: Kat Shaw, @katlynwithak on all platforms Sa...
"Thin White Girls Succeeding" - Phantom of the Opera (With Jonathan Allsop)
November 13, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBHe's Here!! This episode we are discussing Phantom of the Opera. We discuss the importance (and the high quality) of Norm Lewis' performance as the Phantom, weigh the pros and cons of revivals versus new work, gush over Sierra Boggess, Kat won't shut up about how she "doesn't love Andrew Lloyd Webber", and to top it all off we are joined by a very special guest. Actor, Singer, Comedian, and future Puppeteer: Jonathan Allsop! Follow us on Social Media!! @thispodwontrunaweek on instagram @...
"Thin White Girls Succeeding" - Phantom of the Opera
November 13, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBHe's Here!! This episode we are discussing Phantom of the Opera. We discuss the importance (and the high quality) of Norm Lewis' performance as the Phantom, weigh the pros and cons of revivals versus new work, gush over Sierra Boggess, Kat won't shut up about how she "doesn't love Andrew Lloyd Webber", and to top it all off we are joined by a very special guest. Actor, Singer, Comedian, and future Puppeteer: Jonathan Allsop! Follow us on Social Media!! @thispodwontrunaweek on instagram @...
"Life's a bitch and you're here dude??" - Sweeney Todd
October 30, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBGod, Thats Good!! This episode we are discussing Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. In this episode we discuss Whether or not Mrs. Lovett is a Karen, Dreamcast the show with characters from Twilight, and Kat campaigns to play Toby in the next Broadway revival. As an additional treat this episode comes with a built in drinking game: Drink every time Slee says "the Priest" when she means "the Judge". Follow us on Social Media!! @thispodwontrunaweek on instagram @thispodwontru...
"Boys only want one thing.... Pastries." - 'Carrie the Musical'
October 16, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBOoky Spooky! This episode we're talking about the infamous and bloody... Carrie: The Musical! Join us as we discuss flaws in the original production, how Sue kinda sucks, and the importance of a story driven score. Resources/Performances Discussed: The Theatre Will Rock - Elizabeth L Wollman 2015 Los Angeles Production - https://youtu.be/uqYXtKdfnw8 2015 Destruction - https://vimeo.com/181349698 Marin Mazzie - https://youtu.be/N1h8EBSAx8Q Alice Ripley - https://youtu.be/a3w18W35Xhk Fo...
"The party don't start til Aunt Eller walks in" - Oklahoma!
October 02, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBYow! This week we go in depth on the beloved classic Oklahoma! We thoroughly examine Judd, celebrate everything Ado Annie, and discuss the importance of casting a show in a way the represents the people it’s trying to celebrate. Performances/Articles Discussed Essay on 2019 Revival - https://howlround.com/sympathy-incel Ali Stroker - https://youtu.be/FxFS8okUqKk Gertie - https://youtu.be/mQ5e0WLVUzA Follow us on Social Media!! @thispodwontrunaweek on instagram @thispodwontrun on twitter...
"Daddy Issues the Musical" - Little Shop of Horrors
September 18, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBLook Out! This week we’re discussing the classic story of an orphan man and a blood thirsty plant from space. Join us as we fawn over Ellen Greene, break down our favorite moments from the film and the stage show, and discuss the importance of “non-traditional casting”. Performances Discussed: Breyonha Parham - https://youtu.be/-fVF-pxTRSc Tre Frazier - https://youtu.be/X9o46qQTRM8 Steve Martin - https://youtu.be/bOtMizMQ6oM MJ Rodriguez & George Salazar - https://youtu.be/pkUPUc4Q6bg Jake ...
This Trailer Won't Run a Week!
September 14, 2020 17:00 - 5 minutes - 3.61 MBWelcome to This Podcast Won't Run a Week! A biweekly musical theatre podcast by two unreformed (now fully adult) theatre kids. Your hosts are Savannah-Lee Mumford (SLee) and Katlyn Shaw (Kat), follow us along as we discuss musicals, dream casts, and whatever pops into their over caffeinated heads. You can follow us @thispodwontrunaweek on Instagram and @thispodwontrun on Twitter to keep up with what we are doing each week and to suggest shows for us to discuss! Support the Show.