What The Musical
Operation ShadowboxA podcast for musical theatre nerds and newbies. Join Chelsey and Tara as they discuss musicals and all their glorious facets--the technical, the dramatic, the problematic, and the beloved songs we never want to hear again. Episodes released twice a month.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 70 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Categories | ArtsPerforming Arts | ||||
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Content Warning: family separation
I Can't Wait for this episode on Bright Star! We talk Chelsey's Personal Review Corner, community storytelling, and whole characters at every age. PLUS: JLM will forever be our brightest star.
Theme music by Cu... more
Content Warning: infertility, sexual predation & assault, family loss & death
It Takes Two (episodes) to head Into the Woods! In the second half of this 2-part episode, we talk apathy vs ambivalence, deficit choices, and rejecting narratives. PLUS:... more
Content Warning: infertility, sexual assault, family loss & death
Maybe They're Magic, or maybe it's time to venture Into the Woods! In the first half of this 2-part episodes, we talk the ineffective nature of selfish people, being fluent in anxiet... more
Content Warning: child abuse, murder, sexual assault, racism, ableism
There's an Amazing Journey ahead with The Who's Tommy! We talk rock ballets, setting up idols to fall, and pinball as a metaphor for life. PLUS: is JLM more of a pinball or skee-... more
Content Warning: alcoholism
Manhattan is never far away when we sip our way through Darling Grenadine! We talk new musical development, centering off-center characters, and the best dog in a musical, ever. PLUS: please wave a safely-socially-distan... more
A Lovely Night is only made better by the magic of Cinderella! We talk contemporary casting, love at first sight, and fairy tale revolutions. PLUS: we bet JLM would waltz through a lovely night.
Theme music by Cullen Vance.
WtM logo and poster ... more
Even the prettiest flowers can have a few wilting petals--but in case you want to look past any possible blemishes, we separated all of our Hadestown criticisms into one convenient bonus episode! (Feel free to look away.)
Hey, Little Songbird, let's venture into the new year with Hadestown! We talk holistic creativity, Chelsey's inner eco-Marxist, and the struggles of love and fulfillment. PLUS: another circle around the sun for JLM, and perhaps a circle back to the s... more
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- They use words that make them sound narcissistic
I think they have interesting things to say. But they use words that they think makes them sound smart. They’re not that smart, actually.
Apple Podcasts1_111_1_
United States2 years ago - Please come back!
Enjoying the show - hope a “revival” is in the works!
Apple Podcasts5BoboCrampUnited States2 years ago - Ride the Cyclone??
Hi! I really like the podcast. I was wondering if you could talk about Ride the Cyclone? Thank you so much!!
Apple Podcasts5Ocean O'connel RosenbergUnited States3 years ago - Great for those actually interested in hearing some fun analysis
A podcast where they actually discuss the musical itself! Thank you!!
Apple Podcasts5EEP713United States4 years ago - Yeah..
There is nothing wrong with capitalism! But great show just don’t say stuff like that please we don’t need to know your political views
Apple Podcasts4realreveiws from real peopleUnited States4 years ago - Yeah..
There is nothing wrong with capitalism! But great show just don’t say stuff like that please don’t e don’t need to know your political views
Apple Podcasts4realreveiws from real peopleUnited States4 years ago - Plz answer
I love this podcast it is really great and would love it if they would review something like heathers! Also I was just wondering do they still
Come out with new episodes thanks!
Apple Podcasts5realreveiws from real peopleUnited States5 years ago - Skuuuuuull Island
I saw King Kong last year when I visited NYC. It was the very first show that I saw on Broadway and it was hilariously bad, and I got the urge to relive it. This podcast brought back the memories! The laser beams! The triangle ship! THE PUPPET!!!!!! Total trash! Fun podcast!
Apple Podcasts4takennivkname25795United States5 years ago - LOVE LOVE LOVE
Had a friend recommend this podcast and I LOVE IT! Great if you want to do a bit of pre show study or even just to top up your theatre knowledge!
Apple Podcasts5PRETTY BASIC IS AMAZING
Australia6 years ago - Finally!
After months and months of searching for a musical theater podcast that fit a specific criteria—talk about a musical, break it down, give a little history, play some clips of the music, and review it —I finally found one, and it’s perfect. Honestly, I thought there would be hundreds of podcasts that fit the criteria, but not so much. Some analyze musicals, but go off on uninteresting disjointed tangents, that are neither enlightening or entertaining. Some have interviews with people working in m... more
Apple Podcasts5Joebob3425United States7 years ago - S’wonderful
This podcast has moved up to one of my “must listen now the minute that I see it update” podcasts. The hosts are charming, knowledgeable, and fun to listen to. I always learn something, even if I always don’t agree. Great work, and everyone should listen. Cuz I’m also one of those kids.
Apple Podcasts5Lysander03United States7 years ago - Humorous, witty, and insightful!
As a long-time musical theater enthusiast, it is an absolute pleasure to listen to Chelsey and Tara discuss the nuances of this genre. I feel like a “fly on the wall” at a cocktail evening where the topic of discussion is tailored to what I find most interesting! The show is professional and well produced, and I will happily admit to having binge-listened to the first four episodes in one night (though I didn’t mix ALL the cocktails). Really looking forward to listening to more of this smart, in... more
Apple Podcasts5onceandfuturetheatergeekUnited States7 years ago - Fun tour through broadway musicals
This podcast is funny, informative, and charming. The hosts provide context and analysis from their perspectives as both fans and performers, and I always learn something from each episode. Highly recommended, especially for fans of stage musicals.
Apple Podcasts5sleeping1ionUnited States8 years ago - Wonderful and charming!
I’m so excited about the first few episodes of this podcast. It’s great to hear people talking about musicals, and I’m especially happy to here THESE people talk about musicals — the hosts are warm, friendly and charming. A great listen!
Apple Podcasts5stplrmvrUnited States8 years ago
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