OFF 2 BROADWAY

This week, Tara and Stefania take a detour back in the archives to watch Schmigadoon! They break down Season 1 of the show, comparing their takes to news from the Broadway adaptation, discussing the target audience, classic musical theatre tropes, and potential for re-watchability.
Escape with us into the magic!
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"Schmigadoon! " - Schmigadoon! (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)

"Tribulation" - Schmigadoon! (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)

"How We Change/Finale" - Schmigadoon! (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)

"Suddenly" - Schmigadoon! (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)

"You're Lost" - Queens of the Summer Hotel - Aimee Mann

All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Tara and Stefania head back to the jazz-age prohibition era to unpack Some Like It Hot on its North American tour. From “boundary-pushing” claims to tap dancing tracks and the man-in-a-dress trope - join us as we dive into this Tony award winning musical!
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"Let's Be Bad" - Some Like it Hot (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Fly, Mariposa, Fly" - Some Like it Hot (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Ride Out The Storm" - Some Like it Hot (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Defying Gravity" - Swankified Stairwell Sessions

All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

The corn fields of the midwest have made their way to Toronto, as Tara and Stefania share their thoughts on Shucked! From contrasts to the Broadway production to the catchy country-inspired music, you butter believe we cover it all. Join us to chat about this a-maize-ing musical 🌽
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"Independently Owned" - Shucked (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Somebody Will" - Shucked (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Corn" - Shucked (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Friends" - Shucked (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Nobody's Side" - (CHESS the Musical) - Single

All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

We’re SO thrilled to host the founders and creative team behind Shifting Ground Collective! Joshua, Colette, and Shannon share their diverse paths into theatre, the Merrily inspiration behind their company’s name, and why producing musicals feels like the ultimate playground.
Theatre kids, this one's for you! 🎭
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"Dress Your Way Up" - The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical (Original West End Cast Recording)

"I Love You Song" - Cast of Spelling Bee (Broadway.com)

All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

We are thrilled to finally have the impossibly charming George Krissa join us on the podcast! Tara and Stefania chat with our newest Shakespeare about his streak of successful shows, celebrating Canadian artistry and the benefits of settling into a long show run.