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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Bad Cinderella by Musicalsplaining

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…

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Shrek The Musical by Musicalsplaining

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…

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 by Musicalsplaining

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…

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022) by Musicalsplaining

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…

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Mean Girls (Touring) by Musicalsplaining

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…

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Diana: The Musical by Musicalsplaining

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. Protect your…

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

The Muppet Christmas Carol by Musicalsplaining

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…

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Book of Mormon (Touring) by Musicalsplaining

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…

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Across the Universe (2007) by Musicalsplaining

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…

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Mary Poppins (1964) by Musicalsplaining

This week's episode is practically perfect in every way as we discuss Julie Andrews's triumphant film debut! Angie unpacks the titular character's enduring appeal and Kaveh flip-flops like a…

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Hello, Dolly! (1969) by Musicalsplaining

This week we discuss the legendary big budget movie musical that put a nail in the coffin of big budget movie musicals. Angie can only handle so much dancing and Kaveh considers switching ca…

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Oklahoma! (2019) by Musicalsplaining

This week we return to the LIVE THEATRE™ and discuss the 2019 production of the highly influential Rodgers and Hammerstein show. Angie talks about how this is the one musical she DIDN'T gr…

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

My Fair Lady (1964) by Musicalsplaining

This week we discuss the Cuckor classic that spawned a thousand makeover movie imitators. Angelina sheds light on the intensity of 1940s fandoms and Kaveh ponders the real identity of Jack t…

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Amadeus (Theatrical Cut) by Musicalsplaining

This week we have too many (positive) notes for our boy Miloš's 1984 all-time classic. Angie reads an ENTIRE play and Kaveh contemplates the most iconic fart in cinematic history. Get a fre…

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Hair (1979) by Musicalsplaining

This week we discuss Miloš Forman's 1979 film adaptation of the iconic Broadway show. Angie considers if Amadeus is a musical actually, and Kaveh gets hung up on hairlines. See Privacy Pol…

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Phantom of the Opera (2004) by Musicalsplaining

The gang is back together with Lindsay temporarily emerging from the Phantom's lair to join us as we go once more unto the breach with Joel Schumacher's Andrew Lloyd Webber's 2004 cinematic…

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

The Last Five Years (2014) by Musicalsplaining

This week we dive into the film adaptation of Jason Robert Brown's beloved 2002 stage show. Angie is forced to considers that maybe a musical wasn't made for her and Kaveh learns what the te…

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Sunday in the Park with George (1984) by Musicalsplaining

At long last, we make it to the Pulitzer-winning daddy of all Sondheim shows! Angelina waxes poetic, actually and Kaveh considers getting tested for a genetic variant. See Privacy Policy a…

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Elvis (2022) by Musicalsplaining

This week we are forced to put on pants and venture out to the local theater to watch Baz Luhrmann's biopic on the world's most famous hip shaker. Angelina unlocks a core memory of an old Si…

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Waiting for Guffman by Musicalsplaining

This week we revisit the classic 1996 film that sparked the Christopher Guestaverse and personally attacked an entire generation of theater kids. Get CuriosityStream + Nebula for only $2.99 …

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Hairspray by Musicalsplaining

At long last it's time to discuss the 1988 John Waters classic that inspired the 2007 Adam Shankman film based on the 2002 Broadway show. Angelina remembers the thrill of owning physical med…

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Annie (1982) by Musicalsplaining

This week we discuss John Huston's classic 1982 adaptation in honor of the film's 40th anniversary. Angelina indulges in her love of orphan themed media and Kaveh pitches a musical for anoth…

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

All That Jazz by Musicalsplaining

We are joined by film and TV editor Josie Azzam to discuss the 1979 classic musical film, widely considered to be one of the best in the genre. Angie makes a Danny McBride connection, Josie …

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Company (2006) by Musicalsplaining

This week we are joined by Sarah Zed as we drink to the 2006 Broadway production of Sondheim's 1970 breakout hit. Angelina recounts her days as a child director, Sarah ponders the queer subt…

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Jesus Christ Superstar by Musicalsplaining

For a special Easter surprise, we are joined by Vox critic-at-large Emily St. James as we dive into ALW's 1971 breakout hit. Lindsay and Emily discuss their early experiences with the story …

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Rock of Ages by Musicalsplaining

Shred is not dead as we travel back in time to the glory days of the Sunset Strip to discuss the 2012 box office bomb. Angelina contemplates the proper nomenclature for 80s metal and Kaveh c…

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

West Side Story by Musicalsplaining

This week we wade into the waters of Oscar glory with our discussion of the 1961 original and 2021 remake. Angelina finds a newfound respect for Michael Bay and Kaveh does a little filmsplai…

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Jekyll & Hyde by Musicalsplaining

Jekkies rejoice as we make our way into the world of this 1990 cult classic. Angelina childhood judginess is finally vindicated and Kaveh makes a case for the importance of casting. Get Curi…

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Into the Woods by Musicalsplaining

Our first Sondheim deep dive of the year begins with a discussion of the beloved 1986 anti-fairy tale fairy tale. Angelina inevitably brings it back to Phantom and Kaveh goes down a therapy …

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Musicalsplaining

This week we discuss the 1999 film version of the ALW classic starring Donny Osmond and his perfect jawline. Angelina recounts middle school horror stories and Kaveh learns about YouTube po…

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Tick, Tick... Boom! by Musicalsplaining

We are back from hiatus with new co-host Angelina Meehan to discuss the newest installment in the Lin-Manuel Mirandaverse, 2021's Tick, Tick...Boom! Angelina finds inspiration in a pile of d…

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