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Ebony is co-producing a Broadway show y'all, and we get to talk with the creative team about their process in creating it!! Angelica Cheri the book writer and lyricist of WANTED and descendant of the Clarke Sisters along with Ross Baum the Composer to talk about this incredible new musical that is coming to Broadway this month! WANTED is about the legend of the Sisters Clarke and takes place in 1893 in Marlin, TX during Jim Crow and after Reconstruction. To buy tickets for WANTED you can go to Telecharge at this link: https://www.telecharge.com/Wanted-Tickets To sign-up for alerts and check out the full cast, go to the website here: https://wantedmusical.com/ To read the NYT article go here: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/theater/in-wanted-outlaw-sisters-pass-for-white-to-settle-the-score.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carrie Heitman (Artisitic Director for Hook and Eye Theater, and Director "Plan C"), and Kyle Abourizk (Asst Director "Plan C") sit down with Ebony and Pamela to chat about this upcoming show, and complain about the patriarchy! BroadwayWorld article (Press-type info): ⁠https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/PLAN-C-World-Premiere-to-be-Presented-at-The-Tank-20260223⁠ Hook & Eye website (homepage heavily features Plan C info): ⁠https://www.hookandeyetheater.com/⁠ The Tank NYC (our venue and for tickets): ⁠https://thetanknyc.org/calendar-1/2025/11/13/plan-c⁠ Plan C was devised by the Hook & Eye company ensemble. This is their fifth fully scripted/devised work that has been staged, with previous staged works including, She She She (2018), God Is A Verb (2015), The Summoners (2014), and Space Nuns of the Rescue Mainframe (2022). Hook & Eye Theater offers a wide range of educational programs including playwriting, cooperative playmaking, and technical theater.  Email ⁠hookandeyetheater@gmail.com⁠ to learn more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Intermissionsode of Theatre Geeks Anonymous, Pamela and Ebony talk with Burton Miller on his podcast, Creative Turn. They begin the episode by talking about what shows they've all seen, the upcoming shows they are excited about, and what Burton has seen regionally in his hometown. They follow that up by talking about how they have redefined success and what that can look like and how their journeys through making things as creatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebony and Pamela watched THE BROADWAY OF LERNER & LOEWE (1962) and SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH STEPHEN, two documentaries about the history of musical theatre. It's a slight departure from what we normally produce, but we think you'll love it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pamela shares some juicy tidbits about the rise and fall of Lone Star Love. Scandal and celebrities abound... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Come on, this podcast isn't about novels...its about BROADWAY! But as Pamela likes to say, A good story is a good story, is a good story!". And this story was first told in the form of a novel. If you want to know more, you'll have to listen to the story i the form of a podcast:) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebony and Pamela eulogize the life and accomplishments of these remarkable ladies of stage and screen. They were incredible, and have left a black hole in their wake! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GEEKS...we have a special guest this episode! His name is Robby, and he's really funny, and cool, and he really likes theatre. And yes folks, you heard that book title correctly! Yowsers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebony pulls this double wide story right into the gas station of our collective minds! It's a truck metaphor...or is that a semi-truck metaphor?...ha! But Pamela, why?! You all knew what you were getting yourselves into when you opened the podcast app, and clicked on mine and Ebony's cartoon faces. So no pumping the brakes now. Lets go the full interstate speed limit, and blast this episode on the Mac truck stereo speakers. Ok, I'm done:) Oh, and the show is about truck drivers and stuff! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pamela drowns the listener in details on this episode about Dude (the Highway Life), written by the same creative team who brought us Hair. Though that's where any comparisons may stop. This is a part of our Adela Holzer series, so make sure to listen to Episode 111 beforehand, to make sure you're all caught up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebony tells the story of Adela Holzer the lead Producer of the notorious musical Senator Joe. Adela Holzer became a fascinating character after we completed our episode of Senator Joe during the first season of the podcast. Since Pamela and Ebony are also both true crime junkies and that is one of the things that got them to begin this podcast, we thought we would take a little detour into the scandal side of our podcast and tell the story behind this prolific theatrical criminal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebony details a musical based on Senator Joe McCarthy...Don't worry, Pamela was as confused as you probably are. It'll be fun though! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we crossover with Luisa Lyon's podcast Filmed Live Musicals and discuss the short-lived shows Show Girl, Allegiance and At The Drop of Another Hat. On Filmed Live Musicals, Luisa chats with the people that created the recorded live musicals we have all enjoyed over the years. You can check out her podcast here https://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/ where you will also find her extraordinary database of live recordings of shows you know and love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebony and Pamela discuss the journey of the new musical Hereville: A New Jewish Musical with the Lyricist and Book Writer Robby Sandler and the show's Composer Lizzie Hagstedt. Their musical is having its first public reading in New York City on November 9, 2023 at 6:30pm at the Center for Jewish History. Follow Hereville: The Musical on Instagram @herevillemusical and purchase tickets to the November 9th show at this link: https://programs.cjh.org/tickets/hereville-2023-11-09 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pamela shares the story of Two by Two and how a very famous Actor changed the show's ending....without permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yul Brynner stars in Home Sweet Homer, but is that the only reason audiences came to see it? I mean, you all know how our podcast works, so you can probably guess... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebony and Pamela discuss what they're excited about this upcoming Broadway season (Fall 2023). What are you most excited to see?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**SPOILER ALERT**: Pamela reveals a LOT about Parade, so if you want to wait to hear the details, come and listen later!! So...we're gonna mention some closings in this episode. Both Broadway shows, and some regional theatres. Let's discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geeks!! Ebony and I are getting technology down while we continue to record our episodes via Zoom. It'll only get better and better;-) This episode continues to celebrate diversity in theatre with this play, written by Lorraine Hansberry. She also wrote Raisin in the Sun, so... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Pamela and Ebony discuss the beloved JRB musical that highlights prejudice and injustice our society and how the criminal system let down a kind man who was innocent in this tragic true story set to beautiful music. Please enjoy this episode mashing two of our very favorite things: true crime and musical theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebony and Pamela share all the good, the bad, and the boring (at least according to Pamela). Join us for this LOOOOOONNNNNGGG episode to discuss the nominations for this season's Tony Awards. Let us know who you're rooting for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We kick off with Bob Martin, one of the writers, who also makes a memorable appearance as an actor in the show to deliver one of Shakespeare's most famous speeches. We talk about writing, mentorship, and how the making of Slings and Arrows dovetailed with one of his other works, the Tony Award-winning The Drowsy Chaperone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebony and Pamela talk about the exciting new shows coming this 23-24 season! We obviously can't list them all, so if there's a show you want us to mention in another episode, drop us an email! TGABway@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've been very vocal about the 'isms' that are rampant in this world, and more specifically in theatre. This episode will discuss that again as it relates to anti-semitism, the erasure of our history, and the damage it can do. While both Ebony and Pamela try to be sensitive while talking about these issues, we also understand they can be triggering, but feel they are important enough to sit in a bit of discomfort for the sake of HOPE and HEALING. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenine Tesori is the queen...prove me wrong! Pamela describes in detail why this is so, and gushes to Ebony about how much she loves this show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, apparently, Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, who famously wrote The Fantastiks, also created this lovely musical. Ebony dives down the rabbit hole on this one...and she does not disappoint! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are a bunch more shows we weren't able to fit into this episode, but Ebony and Pamela will discuss some of the most disappointing, and exciting! Get ready... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebony drops the deets on this show, which from all outward appearance, should have been successful. But, as you know, we wouldn't be discussing it otherwise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colt Coeur's 15th world premiere! It’s August 2022 at the Hotel Ritz Paris – exactly 25 years after the Car Accident. With their marriage at a crossroads, one couple’s intense and steamy tête-à-têtes unravel into something unexpected - a simmering interrogation of what makes a relationship work. Playing now through October 29 HERE: 145 6th Ave, New York NY, 10013 Here.org for tickets and information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seems that feminism is coloring a lot of what Pamela perceives lately. And Ebony is always along for that kind of ride! This musical, performed in the mid 90's, gave us loads to talk about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an OG episode, Geeks! Ebony enchants us with the musings of her research into One Night Stand. I think we might have keep doing episodes of shows from the 80's...there are so many!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My goodness, where should we start? Well...there's new works, shows we're excited about, and a little petty revenge from Lin Manuel and his LLC!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebony and Pamela don't have much trouble coming up with Broadway related topics to gab about. But here's the thing...the gos is HOT right now...steaming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pamela attempts to discuss this musical from 1980, but we'll be honest...wikipedia was not our friend this time. Thank goodness for fellow theatre lovers/theatre historians! Musical Chairs was dubbed the worst musical of the 1979-80 Broadway season, lets find out why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway has been hit or miss since the pandemic. Ebony and Pamela discuss what is closing, or has closed, and what they're excited about thats coming up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Show Must Go On follows the productions of The Phantom of the Opera and Cats in South Korea during the early days of the pandemic. When art and entertainment was the most important thing to the isolated and quarantined, but ideas were slow as to how to bring it to the masses safely. An apt documentary for a vital art form. The Show Must Go On documentary is now available on AppleTV! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brought to you by the creators of Friends... so it must have been successful. So then why are we doing an episode about it...hmmmm? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebony and Pamela interview Morgan James about her new Jesus Christ Superstar Highlights album featuring an all-female cast. The album is available on all streaming services now. For purchase you can go to http://www.morganjamesonline.com/music/ or https://www.she-is-risen.net/ You can follow @sheisrisen on Instagram for updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It may sound like a disease Rainbow Brite is plagued by, but NO, my friends...it is so much more! Ebony delights us in her retelling of this Fantasy flop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theres nothing more Pamela loves than a comedy, murder mystery, and show with dogs all rolled into one. And, of course, Mary Testa! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway was slightly disappointing in the 1980's. Pamela goes into detail on why perhaps Smile was just one of the shows that disappointed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebony and Pamela have Joe McDonnell join their podcast this week to gossip about the very early stages of Urinetown: The Musical, as well as some scandalous happenings later on in it's run! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebony and Pamela have been querying about whether Broadway is back in a good way or playing the same old game. We chat about that again in this episode, but also talk about 14 shows that are going into previews this month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pamela talks all about this jukebox bio-musical featuring John Lennon. Theres some controversy, but it's a fun ride! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebony delves into Jimmy Buffett's love of and for musical theatre. He loves it so much, he wanted to be a part of it, and now he is! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Beach Boys have a musical featuring their music, but maybe lacking in their incredible storytelling abilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From ducking to diva, this musical tells the story of Donna Summer's final performance...her Last Dance you could say. See what I did there? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebony and Pamela pick the brains of three of the creative team for the new documentary on HBO Max, called Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance. We learn the whys, and the hows from the people who were there! Uprooted Film Website: https://uprootedfilm.com/ Uprooted Film Social Media Pages: Instagram - @uprooted.film; Twitter - @uprooted_film Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/uprootedjazzdoc/ Production Company - https://www.ldrcreativellc.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please join us in celebrating the life and creations of Stephen Sondheim. He's an incredible talent, who has inspired so many, and will continue to do so. Stephen Joshua Sondheim March 22, 1930 - November 26, 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Pamela and Ebony discuss the return of Broadway, what makes them apprehensive about their hope for change and what reinforces it. Cited articles include: https://www.cbs.com/shows/tony_awards/ Tony Awards: US TV audience slumps to all-time low Tonys Analysis: A Ceremony Better Late Than Never, But Still Too Late Belated, Bifurcated, Bungled: The Sad, Strange State Of The 2021 Tony Awards Accountability Report Allied with BFRJ BAC Equity Workshops Scott Rudin reckoning The Music Man To Kill A Mockingbird Other Projects https://www.onstageblog.com/editorials/2021/10/28/the-tyrannical-and-abusive-garth-drabinsky-and-his-attempted-return-to-broadway-with-paradise-square-part-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices