Jim And Tomic's Musical Theatre Happy Hour

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We're Jimi (@asinhendrix) and Tommy (@MusicalMash) and we're obsessed with musical theatre. Like, really, we won't shut up about it. And now YOU get to listen, too! If you're looking for two diehard musical theatre nerds babbling on about Sondheim, then this is the podcast for you!

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  • Happy Hour #105: New Podcast, New Podcast - ‘On the Town’

    05/02/2024 Duração: 02h05min

    The Bronx is up, the Battery's down, and Jimi and Tommy are right here delving into the Americana classic of a musical On the Town. Lenoard Bernstein (or is it Bernstein), Betty Comden (the bombshell that she is) and Adolph Green (he’s there too) have devised a wonderful, timeless(?) classic in this show which might, indeed, be the FIRST true musical comedy! SHOW NOTES It’s like she’s in the room with us! Enjoy the incomparable Christine Pedi…or, perhaps, the real Liza Minnelli answering “Vogue’s” 73 questions. Tommy’s never seen it, have you? Enjoy The Simpsons musical Springfield Springfield. Come along with Jay Armstrong Johnson as he takes us on a tour of the newly re-renovated Lyric Theatre for the 2014 production. Did he mention the pit? It’s for the big orchestra. It’s really big. And they have it. In this show. And they really want you to know about it. The Boettcher Concert Hall (home of the Colorado Symphony) is truly a magnificent space. Next time you’re in Denver, see if you can grab some tickets

  • Introducing Dracula the Podcastula

    05/10/2023 Duração: 01min

    What do you get when you cross Dracula with a podcast? Bite-sized episodes that will have you howling with laughter! Welcome to the official companion podcast for off-Broadway’s Dracula A Comedy of Terrors, now playing at New World Stages. Hosted by blood curdling Broadway veteran Andrew Keenan-Bolger, this podcast takes you inside the show’s (teeny tiny backstage) world with interviews and games featuring the cast and creatives that helped bring this hilarious comedy to life. So grab a wooden stake, a satchel of garlick, pull out your bloody mary recipe, and settle in under your favorite cape for a podcast guaranteed not to drive you batty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Happy Hour #104: Heart and Podcasts - ‘A New Brain’

    19/07/2021 Duração: 01h41min

    Want to support the show? Check out our Patreon! ➤ Get ready to delve into the warren of William Finn’s fantastical mind as we voyage into ‘A New Brain.’ Beautifully mirroring the mania of the show itself, this is a manic episode where we dart from deep, impossible discussions about unhoused populations, to analysing the changes between the original and the Encores! production, to learning all about the wonders of Organic Jim. Good luck! A New Brain (2015 New York Cast Recording) iTunes / Spotify SHOW NOTES Are you ready for the Sondheim Cinematic Universe? For a MUCH more articulate discussion of Jimi’s ‘Change’ point, check out Scott Miller’s essay on the show! Any David Lynch fans out there? What do you think a David Lynch musical could possible look like? What are your opinions on the updates made for the Encores! production? Let us know! On Tommy’s recommendation listen to only THIS version of ‘Make Me a Song’ for some wonderful Bill Finn goodness! Please take a few minutes to watch this incredible video

  • Happy Hour #103 - Think About the Pod, Pippin - ‘Pippin’

    03/07/2021 Duração: 01h40min

    Strike up the band and pull back the curtain on Stephen Schwartz’s odyssey musical - ‘Pippin'. This musical gained legendary status when it was revived recently but we go right back to the start to look at its complex origins with a burgeoning Stephen Schwartz and a high-flying Bob Fosse. We also dissect the various endings that have existed throughout the years and come up with a few of our own, go over some of the incredible handling of its themes and we tell a few home truths… Pippin (New Broadway Cast Recording) iTunes / Spotify Support the Show ➤ SHOW NOTES I still think ‘come and waste an hour or two…zoobilee zoo’ is one of the funniest things I’ve ever said. But hey, enjoy Ben Vereen as a snow leopard mayor. And he’s still got it! But to be fair this was filmed in 2002. But I have no doubts that 20 years later he can still move just as well… Wanna get liminal? Check out Bo Burnam’s incredible new Netflix special, ‘Inside.’ There’s so much great Andrea Martin content out there but here’s some of the zan

  • Happy Hour #102: Every Podcast Has A Lesson - ‘Ride the Cyclone’

    29/05/2021 Duração: 01h58min

    Get ready for some sycophantic Jim and Tomic as we buckle up and ‘Ride the Cyclone.’ The cast recording for this incredible show by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell has just dropped and we couldn’t wait to talk about it. We talk through the fascinatingly diverse characters, the meaning of life and what this show means for the future of musical theatre! Support the Show ➤ Ride the Cyclone (World Premiere Cast Recording) iTunes / Spotify SHOW NOTES Feel free to take part in the new drinking game of ‘How many times does Jimi say that’s so smart?’ Check out this great montage of moments from the Chicago production which gives you a great idea of the amazing production design and how fricking cool Karnak is! The team did a really interesting interview at the Guggenheim prior to their production at MCC! If you’re looking for a very succinct timeline of this production from Victoria to Cast Recording then check out superfan Sam’s video here! Tom waits If you’re looking for a bit of a cool kind of crazy then check

  • Happy Hour #101 - The Von Trapp Family Podcast - 'The Sound of Music'

    22/05/2021 Duração: 01h48min

    It’s time to ride on those wild geese as we fly into Austria to talk all about potentially the world’s most famous musical, ‘The Sound of Music.’ We try and pull apart why it’s so popular while discussing the real Von Trapp family, the tonal differences between the film and stage show , why Maria is a lesbian icon and discover the best musical theatre themed Hallowe’en costume. Support the Show ➤ The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) iTunes / Spotify SHOW NOTES A very good place to start is this wonderful video of Julie Andrews meeting the real Maria Von Trapp! Out of the myriad of documentaries about the Sound of Music that are out there, we thoroughly recommend this one presented by Sue Perkins. For a totally different perspective on the show (and some other great insight into gender and feminism in the musical theatre!) check out Stacy Wolf’s fascinatingly enjoyable book ‘A Problem Like Maria.’ She worked on it for months and came out with an incredible performance. Here’s Lady Gaga singing a

  • Happy Hour #99 - This is Gonna be a Good Podcast, and Here's Why - ‘Dear Evan Hansen'

    27/04/2021 Duração: 01h35min

    Dear Faithful Listeners, this is going to be a good podcast, and here’s why: we’re having an open and honest discussion about the smash hit contemporary musical, ‘Dear Evan Hansen.’ This show has been extremely divisive among its audiences and we try to pick apart why that is in this week’s episode. We talk about some of the changes we would make to the show, how it compares to shows like ‘Next to Normal’ and ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ and discuss how it has impacted the musical theatre community for good! Support the Show ➤ Dear Evan Hansen (Original Broadway Cast Recording) iTunes / Spotify SHOW NOTES CW for this episode: suicidal ideation / mental health issues If you want to dive further into some of the poetry then we thoroiughly recommend checking out the ‘Dear Evan Hansen: Through the Window’ book! And speaking of books, we have an extremely rare musical-to-book adaptation which gives some new insights into Connor’s life. There is some great comparison to be made with this show and ‘Next to Normal’ - check

  • Happy Hour #98 - It’s Only A Podcast - ‘The Frogs’

    05/04/2021 Duração: 01h16min

    All aboard Hades express (no not the train, the boat this time!) as we join Dionysus and Xanthias on their descent into the underworld in search of the saviour of art in Stephen Sondheim’s ‘The Frogs'. It’s been a while since Jimi and Tommy butted heads but it is alive and well in this episode! Euripedes v. Aeschylus; Shaw v Shakespeare; and now Jimi v. Tommy! They talk about the legitimacy of Greek theatre today, whether or not the 2004 was an improvement and debate if this show should ever be performed again. Who will win?! Tune in to find out… Support the Show ➤ The Frogs (2004 Broadway Cast Recording) iTunes / Spotify SHOW NOTES First of all Jimi would like to apologise for the audio difficulties with this episode! Just wanted to get into that 'under the River Styx' vibe... If you’re interested in finding out more about Greek theatre then we are not the people to come to obviously. But here’s a fantastic BBC documentary about Ancient Greek comedy that will do much better. Aeneid Saying that if you’re loo

  • Happy Hour #97 - Listen to Podcasts, Jimmy - ‘Reefer Madness’

    12/03/2021 Duração: 02h03min

    There is a terrifying craze creeping up on your children, no - it’s not pool, it’s ‘Reefer Madness!’ Whether you’re a fan of the green stuff or not, this musical is an incredible send-up of B-Movies and American politics and has some stonking star turns in its movie adaptation. We talk all about Kristen Bell’s dancing chops, whether this show should be performed in high schools and give some home truths about the world of weed. Support the Show ➤ Reefer Madness (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack & Original Los Angeles Cast Recording) iTunes / Spotify SHOW NOTES We can’t recommend the film adaptation of Reefer Madness enough! If you haven’t seen it - get that sorted! If you’re a real fan then you should probably check out the source material for the musical. Jimi recommends the colorized version for some extra spice. Father Ted was very much a revolutionary comedy show in the UK. They have incredible commentary on how protest culture can create its own furore with The Passion of St. Tibulus What’s harder, tr

  • Happy Hour #96 - How Did They Build This Podcast? - ‘Titanic'

    26/02/2021 Duração: 01h34min

    How DID they build Titanic? Maury Yeston and Peter Stone’s 1998 Tony Award winning musical showcases a deeply emotional story with a sensational score. In this episode we discuss why the Titanic tragedy is SUCH a sensation, how they pull off sailing and sinking a ship in various productions of the musical and work out which monumental historic events we could see on a Broadway stage in the future. Support the Show ➤ Titanic: A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) iTunes / Spotify SHOW NOTES If you’re interested in hearing more about the behind-the-scenes of this show then check out Yeston and Stone’s companion book! The amount of study that has been done into the Titanic and the lives of the people who survived and perished aboard is as immense as the ship herself. If you’re interested in seeing some footage from the original production - including those straight lines - check out the press reel! Here’s an incredible video of the opening featuring some of the original cast members, backed by a full

  • Happy Hour #95 - Olivia Newton-Podcast - ‘Xanadu’

    12/02/2021 Duração: 01h37min

    It’s the cult musical everyone loves to hate! Featuring Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, rollerskates and cartoon fish - it could only be Xanadu! This time we’re chatting all about the musical that started the Razzies. But we work out if it is actually as bad as everyone says it is? We also check out the stage musical adaptation and try to determine which is better! Along the way we discuss viral marketing, musical mashups and the importance of wearing a glitzy scarf. What’s not to love?! Support the Podcast ➤ Xanadu (Original Broadway Cast Recording) iTunes / Spotify SHOW NOTES If you’ve only read the reviews and have decided not to watch the original Xanadu movie, then think again. It’s pure, unadulterated joy. Do it. Do it now. If you’re not convinced why not check out this classic cheesy 80s trailer? This documentary from the anniversary puts a lot of the film’s complicated legacy into perspective. In a fun addition to the stage adaptation we have Mary Testa and Jackie Hoffman play the ‘villains’ of the pi

  • Happy Hour #94 - Oom-Pah-Pod - ‘Oliver!’

    29/01/2021 Duração: 01h58min

    It’s time to talk about the show that put the UK on the Musical Theatre Map - ‘Oliver!’ It’s the story of the orphan boy who asked for more and was sent on a journey that would change his life forever. In this episode we talk all about Lionel Bart’s fascinating journey to writing the show, discuss the incredible movie adaptation and how it compares to the stage show, the incredible influence this musical had on other UK musicals in the future, and Jimi cracks Tommy, whatever that means… Support the Podcast ➤ Oliver! (1994 West End Revival Recording) iTunes / Spotify SHOW NOTES If you haven’t seen the incredible movie adaptation of ‘Oliver!’ then you simply MUST! What do you think about the character portrayals of Fagin and Nancy? Let us know! You might know Rachel Tucker from her stint as Elphaba or starring in Come From Away, but did you know she got started by not winning the search for the next Nancy - ‘I’d Do Anything’? It would be obscene of us not to mention the ULTIMATE Oliver Twist adaptation - ‘Olive

  • Happy Hour #93 - Podcast in C-sharp Minor - ‘Preludes’

    16/01/2021 Duração: 01h20min

    Jim and Tomic get classical! This time we’re checking out Dave Malloy’s Lincoln Centre special - ‘Preludes'.’ Set in the hypnotised mind of big-handed composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, this is a show that is comfortably nestled in the fringes of contemporary musical theatre. We deep dive on Art’s (purposeful capital letter) representation in musical theatre, why this show didn’t sit well with a lot of the people who saw it and unsurprisingly we do some fanboying over Dave Malloy. Support the Show ➤ Preludes (Original Cast Recording) iTunes / Spotify SHOW NOTES If you fancy pulling apart the weird idiosyncrasies of the English language in the UK look no further than the Map Men! Normally we would just recommend the cast recording but to get the full picture of ‘Preludes’ you’ll want to get your hands on this libretto! Here’s a great interview with the hue-some twosome behind this show! We didn’t chat too much about it on the ep but Joseph Keckler who plays Rach’s best friend Chaliapin is a bit of a vocal god… Is

  • Happy Hour #92 - Sparklejollytwinklepodcasty - ‘Elf: the Musical’

    01/01/2021 Duração: 01h45min

    Support the Show ➤ Seeing as it’s the holiday season we thought it was the perfect time to talk about one of the newsest festive institutions: ‘Elf: the Musical.’ As we explore The Story of Buddy the Elf and his efforts to save Christmas they rate all the differences between the musical and the film, Jimi paints a picture about the insane Arena tour in the UK and we wonder if Warner Bros. Theatricals will be able to take on Disney Theatrical Group in the fight for Corporate Broadway! Elf: the Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) iTunes / Spotify SHOW NOTES Check out the outlandish Arena production from the UK. What do you think? Too much? Just right? Let us know! And for something a bit different how about this Japanese production? What are some international productions that you love? If you’re intrigued by Jimi’s lustings why not check out our Newsies episode? There’s plenty there. Here’s a peek at Warner Bros. Theatricals next outing: Dave the Musical! What do you think about the idea of Christmas be

  • Happy Hour #91 - Did That Podcast Just Happen? - ‘Wicked’

    19/12/2020 Duração: 02h43min

    Support the Show ➤ Did you know black is this year’s pink? A giant hat is blowing in from the west, it can only be the untold story of the witches of Oz - ‘Wicked.’ Crank up your time dragons as this one’s a doozy! We talk all about the differences from the source material, Jimi unleashes his inner ‘Wicked’ fangirl much to Tommy’s chagrine, we work out if it’s actually an incredibly written show and have a deep discussion about gatekeeping in musical theatre. Thank goodness, it’s Wicked! Wicked (Original Broadway Cast Recording) iTunes / Spotify SHOW NOTES To honour Sentimental Man and all those (usually creepy) old mentor here is an incredible cabaret song. If you’re a big Wicked fan then we recommend the following literature: ‘The Grimmerie’ The Wicked Years series by Gregory Maguire - ‘The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,’ ‘Son of a Witch,’ ‘A Lion Among Men,’ and ‘Out of Oz’ ‘Changed For Good’ by Stacy Wolf Billy Eichner knows how to be a screaming fan better than anyone, you gays!  Th

  • Happy Hour #90: Podcast on the Sand - ‘La Cage Aux Folles’

    04/12/2020 Duração: 01h33min

    Support the Show ➤ It’s time to put on a little bit of mascara and throw your wigs to the ground as we’re heading to French Riviera to join Georges and Albin in ‘La Cage Aux Folles.’ Tackling our third Jerry Herman, we decide how it measures up to his other big hitters. We also discuss the interesting origins of the show and what it might have been, and have a classic Jim and Tomic conversation about queer representation in musical theatre! La Cage Aux Folles (New Broadway Cast Recording) iTunes / Spotify SHOW NOTES If you’ve not seen The Birdcage with Robin Williams and Nathan Lane it’s a wonderful accompaniment to the musical! Gene Hackman in drag, who knew!? Jimi thoroughly recommends Arthur Laurents’ book ‘Mainly on Directing’ for some insightful, yet catty storytelling from the director of many seminal musicals. What do you think? Was Herman pulling a Sondheim with the Cocktail Counterpoint? Was he successful? Should Frank Wildhorn be quaking? Too many questions. Kelsey Grammar opinions or not, Douglas H

  • Happy Hour #89 - Filigree Apogee Pedigree Podcast - ‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks’

    09/10/2020 Duração: 01h49min

    Hurry! Hop onto the bed cause it's about to take off as we fly into wartime Britain and join Eglentine Price and her chosen family in the magical 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks.' An absolute Disney classic and our first out-and-out musical film discussion, this time we are chatting all about what makes this film so different from its counterpart 'Mary Poppins,' Tommy geeks out over the incredible visual effects used in the film and we both posit our ideas of what the stage adaptation is going to look like. Bedknobs and Broomsticks (Original Movie Soundtrack) iTunes / Spotify Support the Show ➤ SHOW NOTES Did Andrew Lloyd Webber get arrested for having an illicit early performance of ‘Cinderella’? Who can say… There is SO much cut material from the released cut of Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Here’s some for you! Emelius Browne professes his love for Eglentine Eglentine sings to her magic broom ‘A Step in the Right Direction’ Eglentine sings ‘Nobody’s Problems’ Disney+ has some absolutely incredible document

  • Happy Hour #88: Now I’m A Podcaster - ‘Shrek The Musical’

    24/09/2020 Duração: 02h07min

    Support the Show ➤ Welcome to Jimi and Tommy’s Karaoke Dance Party! Are podcasts more like onions or parfait? One of the many deep, philosophical questions we pose as we talk all about everyone’s favourite ogre in ‘Shrek The Musical.’ Find out who does a better Scottish accent - the American or the Scotsman, and tune into discussions all about the differences between the musical and the film, the improvements made for the touring version and Jimi poses an impossible question… Shrek The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Amazon / iTunes / Spotify SHOW NOTES The late, great Regis Philbin never got to do his star turn as Shrek on a Broadway stage but he certainly did on national television! If you’ve never seen the movie but have stumbled upon the musical then we implore to you watch the source content and let us know what you think in comparison to the show.  Also worth checking out the pro-shot of the show to see its incarnation before it went on tour featuring the old dragon number! ‘Shrek Retold’

  • Happy Hour #87: One Hand in My Podcast - 'Jagged Little Pill'

    10/09/2020 Duração: 01h59min

    Support the Show ➤ Get ready to swallow this down - Jimi and Tommy are chatting all about Alanis Morissette’s venture onto Broadway: ‘Jagged Little Pill.’ This jukebox musical with an original book was one of the last shows to premiere on Broadway before the shutdown so it’s time we give it its due diligence and examine its impact before everything stopped! We discuss where this show sits in the musical theatre canon as a jukebox show, work out whether the critique on the book is valid or not and pull apart some of the themes this show brings up that so many others are afraid to do. Thank U for listening! Jagged Little Pill (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Amazon / iTunes / Spotify SHOW NOTES Apparently the listener ship of Jim and Tomic’s Musical Theatre Happy Hour needs to swot up on their 90s cult classics - check out Dogma now! If you’ve never listened to the iconic Jagged Little Pill album by Alanis Morissette then it is 100% worthwhile. There’s also a great interview on Spotify of her and Glen Ball

  • Happy Hour #86: Ten Podcasts Ago - 'Cinderella'

    28/08/2020 Duração: 01h36min

    Fol-de-rol and fiddledy dee; fiddledy, faddledy fodcast - Jimi and Tommy are fin’ly doing a ‘Cinderella’ podcast! Yes indeed, we are talking all about Rodgers and Hammerstein’s foray into television broadcasting and the eventual Broadway output, stopping for some Whitney along the way of course. We get down and dirty about the future of musical theatre, how this musical has developed over the years and discover Tommy’s magnum opus. Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Amazon / iTunes / Spotify Support the Show ➤ SHOW NOTES Is Chance the Rapper tied to the R+H’s Cinderella through destiny? It’s certainly looking that way. Here’s the song from the quiz question! See if you can spot the Cinderella references. It’s always a good time for Jeremy Jordan. Even if it’s in these particularly peculiar R+H goes pop videos… If you’re interested in how the CBS recording came together then have a read of this great coverage from Playbill. What do you think about the idea of musical theat

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