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    Explore " musical theater" with insightful episodes like "Episode 145 - Soapdish", "The Show Must Go On", "Episode 307: 'Theater Camp' with Kyle Turner", "Toonful" and "Kyle Segar - Actor, Singer, Songwriter & Playwright" from podcasts like ""1991 Movie Rewind", "Poor Unfortunate Podcast: A Disney Podcast For Grown Ups", "Maximum Film!", "Poor Unfortunate Podcast: A Disney Podcast For Grown Ups" and "Coast To Coast Creatives"" and more!

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    The Show Must Go On

    The Show Must Go On

    In this special Wild Card episode, Conor and Caroline are closing out their non-Disney cycle with a game of "Guess The Show!" With only three vague clues, doled out one at a time, Caroline and Conor must try to guess 50 different Broadway shows, both plays and musicals.  Whomever can guess 25 shows with the fewest clues, will be dubbed champion. Is Conor destined for the limelight in this matchup or will Caroline take the final bow?

    Poor Unfortunate Podcast is on strike! In solidarity with SAG-AFTRA and the WGA, we will not be crossing the virtual picket line by producing content that could be deemed promotional of a struck company. As we work on bringing you new episodes with a different spin, please consider supporting artists on strike by donating to the Entertainment Community Fund or visiting sagaftrastrike.org/wgastrike.org.


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    Episode 307: 'Theater Camp' with Kyle Turner

    Episode 307: 'Theater Camp' with Kyle Turner

    First, we tell you all about the SAG-AFTRA strike; then, it's the theater godmothers vs. the film critics as we look at the new comedy THEATER CAMP. Finally, the gang aces a quiz about made-up movie musicals (which has been edited to include audio clips for listeners at home; in the recording, all guesses were made without audio clues, other than about 3 notes from NY/LA). And staff picks! What a show!

    What’s Good
    Alonso: Rowenta Turbo Silence Extreme Plus Table Fan
    Drea: TooGoodToGo
    Kyle: National Critics Institute at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center
    Ify: Ralphs (Kroger) summer seltzer flavors

    ITIDIC
    Actors Have Joined Writers in Industry Strike

    1. Re: Oppenheimer walkout
    2. Re: Residuals checks
    3. Re: Comic-Con Cancellations

    The 70mm Print of Oppenheimer Is So Big, They Had to Expand the Projection Booth

    Staff Picks
    Drea: Paper Heart (2009)
    Alonso: Camp (2003)
    Kyle: Blue Jean
    Ify: Bring It On

    With:
    Ify Nwadiwe
    Drea Clark
    Alonso Duralde
    Kyle Turner

    Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
    Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

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    With
    Drea Clark
    Alonso Duralde
    Ify Nwadiwe

    Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
    Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

    Toonful

    Toonful

    In this special Tips and Tricks episode, Conor and Caroline are giving you the carefully curated non-Disney content you desire with a new movie marathon and playlist. Grab your reusable water bottle and explore Conor's selection of animated films that center on the theme of environmentalism. Then, Caroline lets her musical theatre freak flag fly with a playlist of musical non-Disney fairytale retellings. Get ready for some green toons that'll make you think and some magical tunes to help you dream.

    Non-Disney Fairytale Playlist:
    Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Music | Listen on YouTube


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    Kyle Segar - Actor, Singer, Songwriter & Playwright

    Kyle Segar - Actor, Singer, Songwriter & Playwright

    In this episode, Kyle talks about his experiences currently in the world tour of 'The Book of Mormon' and also looks back on his time in the world tour of 'Rent'.  Kyle's story is truly remarkable and details that talent, passion and purpose will find a way to shine through no matter the obstacles we face.  Looking for your daily dose of inspiration?  Look no further, you've found it here.  

    Please Sir, I Want Some More

    Please Sir, I Want Some More

    This week we head back to Hyrule and offer up our impressions of the new Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdome. We'll be playing Masters of the Universe: Zelda Edition, and of course, it wouldn't be us without a mildly offensive conversation about Dongs and Donks. All that and more this week! 

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    Potential Pick - Schmigadoon! Season 2

    Potential Pick - Schmigadoon! Season 2

    Chris and Taylor review the second season of the Apple TV+ musical comedy series Schmigadoon! created by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio.  Josh and Melissa find themselves in a new town called "Schmicago," a world which plays to the darker and sexier musicals of the 60's and 70's, and attempt to find a happy ending.  The series stars Keegan-Michael Key, Cecily Strong, Aaron Tveit, Dove Cameron, Alan Cumming, Kristen Chenoweth, Jane Krakowski, Jaime Camil, Ariana DeBose, Ann Harada, Patrick Page and Tituss Burgess.

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    Casseroles for All!

    Casseroles for All!

    Mark Epperson, ordained Presbyterian minister turned musical theatre performer, comes to educate us about Jesus Christ. You know who else loves you? We do! That's why we're having a Zoom hangout Sunday, April 2nd. Subscribe to askajew.substack.com for details.

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    Matthew Hardy is a New York City based actor and musical theater writer. His musicals can be seen Off-Broadway, at theaters across the United States and as far away as Poland.

    Matthew Hardy is a New York City based actor and musical theater writer. His musicals can be seen Off-Broadway, at theaters across the United States and as far away as Poland.

    Matthew Hardy is a New York City based actor and musical theater writer. His musicals can be seen Off-Broadway, at theaters across the United States and as far away as Poland. As an actor he has performed in theater, film and television but has recently made the leap to the tiny screen where you can find him on tiktok singing impromptu songs in his underwear.

    www.matthewhardy.org

    www.tiktok.com/@matthewahardy

    Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2022

    Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.

    To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com

    Option Up, Part 2

    Option Up, Part 2

    In Part Two of this Showdown episode, Conor and Caroline are comparing the music of two beloved Disney Theatricals shows: The Little Mermaid and Frozen. Both highly anticipated Broadway shows were expected to run for longer than they did and were tasked with the colossal challenge of adapting beloved movie musicals for the theatre. Does the music of Frozen rise like the break of dawn on stage or is it all just a major fixer upper? Find out if reindeers are better than mermaids in part two of the this epic theatrical showdown!


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    Option Up, Part 1

    Option Up, Part 1

    In Part One of this Showdown episode, Conor and Caroline are comparing the music of two beloved Disney Theatricals shows: The Little Mermaid and Frozen. Both highly anticipated Broadway shows were expected to run for longer than they did and were tasked with the colossal challenge of adapting beloved movie musicals for the theatre. How well does The Little Mermaid fare in bringing the music we love to the stage and can it make the new music feel part of that world? Dive deep into the fathoms below to find out in part one of the this epic theatrical showdown!


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    Broadway's WICKED, COME FROM AWAY, SIX, DEAR EVAN HANSON + Jen Ash

    Broadway's WICKED, COME FROM AWAY, SIX, DEAR EVAN HANSON + Jen Ash

    Stage manager Jen Ash tells us how she learned what a stage manager substitute does, and explains the ins and outs of the job - learning entire shows in TWO DAYS!  In Season 2's *wildcard episode, we get her unique perspective on what it's like making a career backstage on Broadway.

    www.waitinginthewingsbroadway.com

    Broadway's THE RAINMAKER, THE COUNTRY GIRL, A DOLL'S HOUSE P2, HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD + Angela Reed

    Broadway's THE RAINMAKER, THE COUNTRY GIRL, A DOLL'S HOUSE P2, HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD + Angela Reed

    What's it like to understudy movie stars like Frances MacDormand and Laurie Metcalf?  Is it nerve-wracking to act opposite Morgan Freeman?  Broadway theater actress Angela Reed knows first hand!   Plus, she'll tell us the mind-blowing story of being a cater waiter trying to make ends meet while being on Broadway AT THE SAME TIME.   

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    Broadway's AIN'T TOO PROUD..., WONDERLAND, CHICKEN AND BISCUITS + E. Clayton Cornelius: Ep 007

    Broadway's AIN'T TOO PROUD..., WONDERLAND, CHICKEN AND BISCUITS + E. Clayton Cornelius: Ep 007

    In this final Episode from Season 1, we learn how E. Clayton Cornelius went from a Broadway swing on shows like DIRTY DANCING and THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS to playing leading roles in musicals like AIN'T TOO PROUD - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS and WONDERLAND.   Now, as the lead producer on Broadway's CHICKEN AND BISCUITS,  we hear how his early days as a cover impacts his decision making and empathy as a producer.

    https://www.waitinginthewingsbroadway.com