OFF 2 BROADWAY

While several projects were given the green light this year as Gatsby entered the public domain, we are breaking down the Broadway-bound version starring Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada. Let us repeat the past for you as we review our experience at the Paper Mill Playhouse! Come on old sport, hop in!

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"For Her/My Green Light" - The Great Gatsby The Musical Youtube

"A Little Bit" - I Could Use a Drink: The Songs of Drew Gasparini

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We’re going back in time to our New York trip, as Tara and Stefania review Back to the Future!

We’re about to hit 88mph, hop in!

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"Put Your Mind To It" - Back to the Future: The Musical (Original Cast Recording)

"Back in Time" - Back to the Future: The Musical (Original Cast Recording)

"Perfection" - Lempicka A New Musical EP

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Tara and Stefania get down with Julia Pulo and Julia McLellan to talk queenspirations, standby slaying, and nail budgets.

There’s no way you’ll want to miss this interview of two Queen bees from Toronto’s production of SIX So just say ja and join us for the ride!

Tara and Stefania take you a million miles away to the land of Agrabah -- join them as they jump ahead into the stage adaptation of Disney's Aladdin!

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"These Palace Walls" - Aladdin (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Proud of Your Boy" - Aladdin (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Friend Like Me" - Aladdin (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Journeyman" - The Time Traveller's Wife The Musical (Original Cast Recording)

"Defying Gravity" - Wicked (FUNK Cover) feat. Amanda Barise - Third Reprise

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Jacob MacInnis sits down with Tara and Stefania to talk costumes, lighting and Greek mythology in Dion: A Rock Opera. Coal Mine theatre’s new show is a wild and provocative take on Dionysus, the god of wine and theatre - join us!

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"Moment to Moment" - DION: A ROCK OPERA

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Welcome to 2024! We're starting off with everyone's favourite episode of the year -- our annual way too early Tony nominations. Join us for bold, yet unsubstantiated statements and of course, American Idol-style reveals.

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"Toxic" - Once Upon A One More Time

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Tara and Stefania are wrapping up a remarkable year with a countdown of their top moments of 2023. Join us for the final ride of the year!

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"Old Friends -- Like It Was" - Merrily We Roll Along (The New Broadway Cast Recording)

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Ruth Brotherton joins Tara and Stefania to talk about Pride and Prejudice (*sort of), a hilarious retelling of the beloved novel. Ruth talks regency era fashion, backstage prop chaos, and audience interaction highlights.

Join us for this love letter to the Austen classic!

Get ready to raise the roof in our newest episode, all about Here Lies Love! Tara and Stefania talk marketing strategies, representation, and truly unique Broadway experiences. Meet you on the dance floor!

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"Here Lies Love" - Here Lies Love: Original Cast Recording

"Eleven Days" - Here Lies Love 2023 Instagram

"Please Don't" - Here Lies Love Concept Album

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Tara and Stefania had snow much fun chatting with the creative team behind Chris, Mrs -- a brand new original musical!

Matthew Stodolak & Katie Kerr are the married couple who developed this Santa-mental story, and join us to chat about the process of bringing it to life.

Hop in, you won’t want to mis(tletoe) this episode!

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"Ready to Try" - Chris, Mrs. A New Holiday Musical

"All I Want For Christmas" - Chris, Mrs. A New Holiday Musical

"You Learn" - Jagged Little Pill - Jagged Little Pill (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Uninvited" - Jagged Little Pill - Jagged Little Pill (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?" - Only Murders in the Building: Season 3

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" - Judy Garland

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Tara and Stefania rank their favourite 11 o'clock numbers - the big, show-stopping songs that bring the protagonist to the end of their journey.

Join us for the ride!

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"Precious Little Dream/AIDS Is God's Punishment" - A Strange Loop (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Home" - Original Television Cast of the Wiz LIVE!

"Act II: No One Is Alone" - Into the Woods

"Come to Your Senses" - Tick, Tick...BOOM! (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)

"Electricity" - Billy Elliot: The Original Cast Recording

"All The Wasted Time" - Parade (2023 Broadway Cast Recording)

"Telephone Wire" - Fun Home (A New Broadway Musical)

"One Night Only" - Dreamgirls (Original London Cast Recording)

"Rose's Turn" - Gypsy (2008 Broadway Cast Recording)

"I'm Here" - The Color Purple (New Broadway Cast Recording)

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Mirvish Productions is kicking off another musical season with In Dreams, a Roy Orbison jukebox musical that celebrates life, music, friendships, and dreams.

Tara and Stefania breakdown the North American premiere in our newest episode, hop in!

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"Crying" - Lena Hall

"Maybe" - Cassie Levy & Eleanor Worthington-Cox - Next To Normal

"Ready for the Ride" - Dream...and Shine Brighter Disneyland Paris Parade

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Tara and Stefania bring it back home this week, as they preview the shows happening in Toronto and the surrounding areas this upcoming season.

There’s a lot of theatre to get excited about this year, join us for the journey!

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"Nobody" - FANGIRLS (World Premiere Cast Recording)

"Take it Like a Man" - Legally Blonde The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

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Tara and Stefania are back with their annual episode to tell you about the upcoming season of musicals on Broadway. Have we inspired a road trip to the Big Apple? Hop in!

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"30/90" - "tick, tick... BOOM!" Soundtrack from the Netflix Film

"For Good" - Cast of High School Musical The Musical The Series

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We are thrilled to chat with Jennifer Rider-Shaw this week, as she tells us about her role as Lady of the Lake in Stratford's Spamalot.

Come with us on the journey to hear about her show day routine, pregnant costume fittings, and favourite audition memories. Hop in!

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"Dainty June and Her Farmboys" - Gypsy - The 2008 Broadway Cast Recording

"Suddenly Seymour" - Joy Woods - Little Shop of Horrors Off -Broadway

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A show that's as relevant now as it was when it came out almost 30 years ago - there no day but today to listen to Tara and Stefania break down Stratford's production of Rent!

Hop in the car with us, and measure this one in miles!

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"Sneak Peek In the Rehearsal Hall with Rent Stratford Festival" - Youtube

"Seasons of Love Rent Stratford Festival 2023"

"Don't Lose Your Head" - Six: Live on Opening Night (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"I'm Just Ken" - Barbie The Album

"Caissie Levy Sings 'I Miss the Mountains' From Next to Normal - Donmar Warehouse" - Youtube

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We've made you wait for us, but we're finally talking about the Tony and Grammy award winning musical, Hadestown! Join Tara and Stefania as they break down both the Broadway and Mirvish production of the Anais Mitchell's retelling of the classic myth. So hop in the car and join us on the way down to Hadestown!

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"When the Chips are Down" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Chant" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Wait for Me" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Why We Build the Wall" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"All I've Ever Known" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Road to Hell" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Doubt Comes In" - Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Nobody's Side" - Wild and Free - Jessica Vosk

"In Memoriam Grammy's 2022" - Youtube

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While we never made it to the show, we’re in the car to talk about Sing Street, the movie. Join us as Tara and Stefania recount the story, songs, and transition to stage - hop in!

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"Go Now" - Sing Street (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Lost Stars" - Begin Again (Music From and Inspired by the Original Motion Picture)

"Drive It Like You Stole It" - Sing Street (Original Motion Picture)

"Up" - Sing Street (Original Motion Picture)

"Beautiful Sea - Sing Street (Original Motion Picture)

"Jenny's Blues" - It Should've Been You Tony Awards

"Epiphany" 2023 Cast Recording EP

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Another week, another ranking episode! This time Tara and Stefania are debating the best act two openers! Hop in

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“Too Darn Hot” - Kiss Me Kate (Original Broadway Cast)

“King of New York” - Newsies (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

“It’s Hot up Here” - Sunday in the Park with George (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

“Hometown Hero’s Ticker Tape Parade” - Dogfight (Original Cast Recording)

“I Feel Pretty” - West Side Story (Original 1957 Broadway Cast Recording)

“Seasons of Love” - Rent (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

“What’d I Miss” - Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

“Backstage Romance” - Moulin Rouge (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

“Thank Goodness” - Wicked (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

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It’s been a long time coming, but we’re thrilled to be finally talking about Kelly v. Kelly! The third and final show in her Crescendo Series, we’re excited to again celebrate the work of Britta Johnson, and her writing partner Sara Farb.

Cue the music, it’s time to dance!

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"Eugenia at the Tango Club" - The Musical Stage Company (Youtube)

"Somebody Will" - Shucked (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

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We’re journeying through the pasts of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty this week, as we provide another episode in our composer series. Hop in!

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"Forever Yours" - Once on This Island (New Broadway Cast Recording)

"Why We Tell The Story" - Once on This Island (New Broadway Cast Recording)

"Prologue: Ragtime" - Ragtime: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Solla Sollew" - Seussical: The Musical (2000 Original Broadway Cast)

"Alone in the Universe (Reprise)" - Seussical: The Musical (2000 Original Broadway Cast)

"Keep on Standing" - Rocky Broadway (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"My Petersburg" - Anastasia (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Journey to the Past" - Anastasia

"Doorway to Where" - Schmigadoon! Season 2

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We had too many thoughts for just one episode so we’re back for another round of Tony nominations this week. Join us!

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"Independently Owned" - Shucked (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"...Baby One More Time" - & Juliet (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"This Is Not Over Yet" - Parade (2023 Broadway Cast Recording)

"Father Time" - Kimberly Akimbo (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

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The Tony nominations have dropped and Tara and Stefania are here to talk all the surprises and snubs in store for this year’s award show. Hop in!

This week we're ranking the best (and worst) original songs written for movie musicals. Tara and Stefania were very specific with the rules for this one, so we're talking original songs that weren't in the stage production and help advance the plot. Join us!

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"Cinema Italiano" - Nine (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"Ladies Choice" - Hairspray (Soundtrack to the Motion Picture)

"Beautiful City" - Godspell (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"Listen" - Dreamgirls (Music from the Motion Picture)

"Mein Herr" - Cabaret (Original Soundtrack Recording)

"Love You I Do" - Dreamgirls (Music from the Motion Picture)

"The Anonymous Ones" - Dear Evan Hansen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"Beautiful Ghosts (Victoria's Song) - Cats: Highlights From The Motion Picture Soundtrack

"Suddenly" - ‎Les Misérables (Highlights from the Motion Picture Soundtrack)

"Come So Far" - Hairspray (Soundtrack to the Motion Picture)

"Jealous (Gospel Version)"

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With some imagination, a few extra chokeys, and a little bit of (movie) magic, Matilda the Musical brings the stage to the screen. Tara and Stefania are breaking down budget, choreography, and standout performances this week - hop on board the library truck!

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"When I Grow Up" - Matilda the Musical Original London Cast Recording

"Revolting Children" -Matilda the Musical Original London Cast Recording

"School Song" - Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)

"My House" - Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)

"Quiet" - Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)

"Naughty" - Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)

"Still Holding my Hand" - Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)

"You Can Be A Queen" - Bad Hats' Alice in Wonderland

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Nothing but a good time this week, as we chat about Toronto's latest production of Rock of Ages 🎸 Tara and Stefania break down the high energy audience, phenomenal Canadian cast, and a truly chaotic app experience. Let's get this party started!

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"Don't Stop Believin'" - Rock Of Ages (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Wanted Dead Or Alive" - Rock Of Ages (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"I Want To Know What Love Is" - Rock Of Ages (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Every Rose Has Its Thorn" - Rock Of Ages (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Just Like Paradise/Nothin' But A Good Time" - Rock Of Ages (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Any Way You Want It/I Wanna Rock (Reprise)" - Rock Of Ages (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Sharp Dressed Man" - Eliminator - Zz Top

"Alone" - Bad Animals - Heart

"Look At Us Now" - Daisy Jones & The Six: Aurora

"Hold On" - The Secret Garden

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We have a passenger this week as we welcome AJ Bridel to the car! We truly had so much fun chatting about her role in Kinky Boots, as a finalist on Over The Rainbow, and the upcoming production of Rock of Ages. Hop in!
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"Mein Heir" - Cabaret (2021 London Cast Recording)

"Wait For Me" from The Time Traveller's Wife: The Musical"

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We’re back with our annual Way Too Early Tony Nominations! Tara and Stefania break out the crystal ball to predict the nominees and winners for this year’s musicals.🔮 Hop in!
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"No Friends -Almost Famous - The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"

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Go, go, go Joe!

London's newest production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has landed in Toronto. Tara and Stefania talk performances, set, and choreography in ALW's walking work of art.

Close every (car) door, we're on our way

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"Go, Go, Go Joseph" - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamboat (Canadian Cast Recording)

"Benjamin Calypso" - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamboat (Canadian Cast Recording)

"Jacob and Sons/Joseph’s Coat" - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamboat (Canadian Cast Recording)

"One More Angel in Heaven" - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamboat (Canadian Cast Recording)

"Any Dream Will Do" - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamboat (Canadian Cast Recording)

"Close Every Door" - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamboat (Canadian Cast Recording)

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