82 stories by "Musicalsplaining"
MusicalSplaining may be over but our former host's podcasting journey continues! Enjoy the first episode of Kaveh's new show 500 Open Tabs and head on over to their feed to hear more great C…
Former MusicalSplaining queen Lindsay Ellis joins us as we gather FOR THE LAST TIME to discuss the Fosse and Mendes versions about the goings on in Weimar Germany's Kit Kat Club. Musicals ar…
This week we are joined by video essayist Lady Emily in discussing John Cameron Mitchell's cult classic. Angie remembers her teenage punk years, Emily shops the Criterion Collection, and Kav…
This week we are joined by best-selling author Amal El-Mohtar in discussing the world wide phenomenon adapted from the Victor Hugo classic.
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This week we shoot for the stars with the 2015 West End revival starring Imelda Staunton as the iconic Rose. Angie fails her speed run summary and Kaveh finds an "I want" song he can get beh…
This week we discuss the 2017 pro-shot stage show based on the 1992 Disney movie of the same name. Angie does her best Transatlantic accent and Kaveh gives an impromptu TED Talk.
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This week we are joined by special guest Steven Ray Morris in revisiting the 1999 shock musical film loved by Sondheim himself.
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This week we return to the THEATERâ„¢ and see Disney's hit 2011 stage show based on the 1992 animated film. Angie demands her fellow audience members be more hype and Kaveh shares an int…
Special guest Princess Weekes is back for yet another adaptation of Cinderella, this time the 1997 Disney live-action classic starring Brandy and Whitney Houston. Angie hates on Gus Gus, Pr…
This week Lindsay Ellis returns to her old stomping grounds to discuss one of the most popular musicals ever made. Angie's sister bonds with her out of Phantom spite, Fate tries to prevent L…
This week we are joined by award-winning composer Austin Wintory in discussing the cross-cultural phenomenon and mainstay of the musical medium. Angie speed runs the summary, teenage Kaveh g…
This week we enter the friend zone as we discuss Joe Wright's 2021 musical adaptation of Edmond Rostand's 1897 play. Angie tries her best to restrain her love of Peter Dinklage and Kaveh fin…
In this very special Freaky Friday episode, the roles are reversed as Kaveh 'splains to Angie about the Lonely Island's 2016 cult hit. Kaveh reminisces about the Ka-Blamo days and Angie face…
This week we travel to The Rock to discuss the pro-shot version of the hit 9/11 musical. Angie's earnestness spidey-sense tingles and Kaveh learns what happens at the end of the Robert Patti…
This week return to the THEATER to discuss 2023's most Tony-nominated show. Angie markets a new tap dancing duo and Kaveh mixes up his Broadway Lopezs.
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We're still standing this week as we dive into the 2019 Elton John musical biopic. Angie creates a plane movie rating system and Kaveh remembers an original Disney fan video from the 80s.
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This week we throw caution to the wind and engage with our BAD sides with special guest Princess Weekes in discussing ALW's doomed production that no one asked for. Angie, Princess, and Kave…
This week we take a deep dive into the swamp with special guest Big Joel in discussing Dreamworks's sole foray into an animated movie musical adaptation. Big Joel tries to create a loving sp…
This week we are joined by Emily St. James in unpacking the War & Peace based critical darling performed by the Shotgun Players in Berkeley, CA. Angie and Emily share musical tattoo stor…
This week we dive into the popular 2022 film adaptation of the successful stage musical based on the beloved children's book. Angie relives her epic Friday nights at Borders and Kaveh lament…
This week we try to make fetch happen by heading to San Francisco to see the touring production based on the 2004 film of the same name. Angie tries her best to be a Cool Mom who understands…
We're back for the new season with our discussion of the notorious 2019 dumpster fire! Angie wonders if musical theater was a mistake and Kaveh moonlights as a studio executive.
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For our season finale, we are visited by the ghost of Christmas past in discussing the revered 1992 fan favorite of Charles Dickens's novella. Angie opens herself up to earnestness and Kaveh…
This week we are joined by Mormon royalty and cat lady extraordinaire Hannah Hillam in discussing the 2011 smash hit. Angie Mormonsplains, Kaveh begrudgingly gets every musical reference, an…
This week we dip into the Julie Taymor oeuvre to discuss the 2007 jukebox musical based on the songs of some band we've never heard of. Angie recalls when she first first discovered Cinema a…
