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Driving home discussing a local production of Come From Away

Join husband-and-wife duo Alex and Julie as they take their seats for a local production of American Idiot, Green Day’s explosive rock musical about youth, rebellion, friendship, and finding your way when the world feels completely upside down.

In this episode, Julie and I sit down to talk about our experience watching Hadestown: The Musical, the filmed live stage production that brings Anaïs Mitchell’s Tony Award-winning musical to the big screen. (Rotten Tomatoes⁠)
We discuss what makes this story of Orpheus and Eurydice, along with Hades and Persephone, such a powerful blend of mythology, music, love, loss, and hope. From the incredible performances to the way the cameras capture the energy of the stage, we share our thoughts on what worked, what surprised us, and why this production feels like more than just a recording of a Broadway show.

We just saw Urinetown, and we have some notes!
In this episode, we're sharing our fresh-out-of-the-theater thoughts. While we absolutely loved the music and the performances, the script and story left us wishing for a little more substance. We’re breaking down what worked and what really didn't.

In this episode, we take on Kimberly Akimbo—the Tony-winning musical everyone seems to love… but did it win us over?
We’re breaking down the story, the music, and all the “wait, what?” moments with our usual unfiltered opinions. Is it charming and heartfelt, or just a little too quirky for its own good?
Let’s just say… we have thoughts. And not all of them are nice.
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We sit down with the Merrily We Roll Along proshot on Blu-ray, sharing our honest reaction. While there are a few standout moments, this one doesn’t quite hit the way we hoped—leading to a candid, real-time conversation about what worked, what didn’t, and why they’re ready to roll on to the next musical.

From Orlando straight to 90s NYC! We caught the touring production of Hell’s Kitchen at the Dr. Phillips Center, and spoiler alert: there was zero yelling about raw scallops. We traded Gordon Ramsay for Alicia Keys, but honestly... this one kind of left us wanting more. Tune in as we chat about the character development, the coming-of-age story of Ali, and why this musical just didn't quite hit the right notes for us.

Having seen the original massive two-part production in New York City back in 2019, we are diving deep into how this new touring version stacks up. Does the magic still hold up? How does the story flow in this condensed format? Grab your wands and join us as we break down the story, the performances, and the theatrical experience of the Wizarding World.
SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains full spoilers

Forget the tragic ending—Juliet is rising from the dead to the sound of 90s pop anthems. We give our thoughts on the touring production of & Juliet, featuring Joey Fatone, in a show that proves you don't need to be serious to be a masterpiece.

This week, we’re revving things up with Bat Out of Hell: The Musical, filmed live on stage and streaming on BroadwayHD. We share our reactions to the high‑octane rock opera, talk about how Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s iconic songs translate from arena rock to musical theatre, and explore how the filmed stage production impacts the experience. From powerhouse vocals to post‑apocalyptic melodrama, we break down what works, what surprised us, and whether this show soars—or stalls—on screen.