Slipperhood Series: Rhys Thomas & Derek Lajeunesse ("The Ruby Slippers of Oz" & "The Slippers")

Tara and EmKay hop on the mic to break down the first official "Wicked" movie trailer!! Jump into this rabbit hole as your gingham gals talk about a one minute clip for over an hour. Oh what a celebration!

Show Notes:

• Joli Creates
• Octopeaux

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Music by: Shane Chapman
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Hop on over to our Patreon for exclusive bonus content including a breakdown of Amazon Prime Video's animated children's series "Lost in Oz," a deep dive into drag in Oz, and more! Join any tier at any time, we'd love to have you. Plus, a sneak peek behind the curtain of what's to come in Season 5 in April.. can you guess what we'll be covering? See you back on the main feed soon friends!

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Music by: Shane Chapman
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Tara and EmKay poke their heads up from their winter hibernation to spread the news of "El Otro Oz," an incredible bilingual musical Oz interpretation at the Atlantic Theater Company. Director Melissa Crespo and Music Director Andrew David Sotomayor join the pod to discuss the creative process of this production, highlights of the music, themes of the show, and so much more!
Catch this magical production in NYC through March 3rd - find links to tickets below!

Show Notes:

• Atlantic Theatre - tickets
• Melissa Crespo
• Andrew David Sotomayor
• Elizabeth Wade Studio
• Joli Creates

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Music by: Shane Chapman
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Drag Queen, actor, singer songwriter, and author Ginger Minj joins the Slipperhood Series! Rabbit holes include Ginger's time on RuPaul's Drag Race and All Stars, the journey to create their book Oz-infused book Southern Fried Sass, writing Oz fan fiction as a kid and so much more!

Show Notes:

• Ginger Minj
• Elizabeth Wade Studio
• Octopeaux
• Joli Creates
• Marina V Art

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Music by: Shane Chapman
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The end of 2023 also means the end of Season 4!! Tara and EmKay take a moment to reflect on their year both personally and with the podcast. Rabbit holes include favorite technical mishaps, moments that brought tears, memorable events off the pod, gratitude, and so much more!

A heartfelt THANK YOU to you, listener, for being by our side and letting us be in your ears this year! We can't wait to see you on the Patreon feed in February for some exclusive bonus episodes celebrating Amazon Prime's "Lost in Oz" series, then back on the main feed for Season 5 in April 2024. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to you and yours!

Show Notes:

• Hannah Isabelle Lewis
• Danielle Paige

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Music by: Shane Chapman
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Actor and artist Kataka Corn joins the Slipperhood Series to chat all about their time playing Dorothy in the 5th Avenue Theatre's production of "The Wiz" in 2022! Rabbit holes include Kataka's love of Seattle, favorite creative choices of the 5th Ave's production, breaking down "The Wiz" lyrics, and more!

Show Notes:

• Kataka Corn
• That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema Podcast
• Jen's Pretty Pegs

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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Tara and EmKay wrap up their journey into Broadway's smash musical "Wicked" by diving into the upcoming movie! Rabbit holes include production background, casting announcements, teasers, new songs, personal hopes and dreams for the film, and more!
*Correction: Danielle Brooks was nominated for the Tony but did not win.

Show Notes:

• The Oz Vlog
• Las Culturistas - "Mother God"
• DIRECTOR JON M. CHU ON HIS MOVIE MUSICAL INSPIRATIONS FOR IN THE HEIGHTS
• Hannah Isabelle Lewis
• Cakeworthy
• Jon M. Chu Shares Wicked Film Update; SAG-AFTRA, WGA Strikes Shouldn't Affect Release Dates
  
  

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Music by: Shane Chapman
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Derrick Williams joins the Friends of the Slipperhood Series to turn back the time clock dragon and relive his time in "Wicked!" Rabbit holes include Derrick's extensive Broadway career, Tara's memories meeting him at the stage door multiple times, Derrick's journey with balancing life as a performer, the twists and turns of his time in Wicked, and more!

Show Notes:

• Derrick Williams
• Good Witch of NYC
• Danielle Paige

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Music by: Shane Chapman
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Tara and EmKay extend their journey into Broadway's smash musical "Wicked" by diving into the extensive International production history! Productions include the Dutch production, the Australian tour, the Asian tour, and Switzerland, Mexico City, and Brazil. Non-replica productions include Finland, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Brazil and Sweden!

Show Notes:

• They Translated ‘Hamilton’ Into German. Was It Easy? Nein.
• Danielle Paige
• Photos: Get A First Look At The New Non-Replica Production of WICKED in Hamburg
• Photo Flash: Get A First Look At The Non-Replica Production of WICKED in Prague
• VIDEO: Watch Highlights from the Non-Replica Production of WICKED in Brazil
• Video: First Look At WICKED Swedish Premiere at Göteborgsoperan
• Jen's Pretty Pegs

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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Tara and EmKay extend their journey into Broadway's smash musical "Wicked" by diving into the extensive International production history! Productions include the West End,  Stuttgart, Universal Studios Japan,  Australia, and the Japan tour.
Stay tuned for part 2 dropping this Wednesday!

Show Notes:

• The ‘Wicked’ phenomenon: How the once-panned musical became the biggest Broadway hit of the century
• Louise Dearman, a Former Glinda, Will Be Elphaba in London's Wicked
• Full Production of Wicked Likely to Open in Japan in 2007
• Hannah Isabel Lewis

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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader