Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Next week Mackenzie and Scott are getting in touch with the spooky halloween vibes of the season as they head up to the lab to discuss the true classic cult musical The Rocky Horror Show! Hear them discuss why this musical was so impactful with the LGBTQIA+ community when it premiered in the 1970s and why it still has such resonance today. They explore why the original Broadway run failed despite its success in the West End and LA. Plus find out which iconic Canadian performers were part of the original Toronto production.

All of this and a sweet transvestite from Transexual, Transylvania on next Friday's all new episode!

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This Friday on Before the Downbeat it's the premiere episode of season 6. For this episode Mackenzie and Maris are seeking to solve a problem like Maria as they discuss this final Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music. Together these two yodellers discuss the impact the iconic film adaptation has had on the revivals of the stage show. They breakdown why the song 'Something Good' is a much better love duet for the Captain and Maria compared to their original song 'An Ordinary Couple'. Plus find out which alternate title for the show they wouldn't have been opposed to.

All this and a few of our favourite things in this all new episode!

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This week on Before the Downbeat, Mackenzie and Scott are throwing out books by Norman Mailer and discussing the musical A New Brain! Together Mackenzie and Scott explore William Finn's fascination with the last name Delli-Bovi as he also used it in March of the Falsettos too. They debate the characterization of Gordon's mother Mimi. Plus discover if Mackenzie has found an appreciation for this musical after going into this episode knowing nothing about this piece

All of this and some time and music in this all new episode!

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This week on Before the Downbeat Mackenzie and special guest co-host and the Elphaba to Mackenzie's Glinda Jessica Maxwell are revisiting their youth and discussing the angsty coming of age musical Spring Awakening! Hear these two long time friends from portable 303 converse over whether the angst of this musical still connects with the youth today. They debate this musicals score and if it needs to be written to provide more depth and struggle. Plus hear about Jessica's experiences seeing this show live.

All of this plus some surprise audience plants on this week's all new episode!

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Next Friday on Before the Downbeat while Autumn is still away Mackenzie is joined this time by friend and returning guest turned co-host Jessica Maxwell! Together they head to Germany and discuss the angsty teen rock musical Spring Awakening! Hear these two long time friends  debate if the score properly reflects teenage angst or if it blows its proverbial load too soon. They explore whether they can still relate to a musical that is geared toward a more youth audience. Plus hear about the time Jessica met a member of this musical creative team

All of this and some future Glee stars on next Friday's all new episode!

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This week on Before the Downbeat Mackenzie and guest co-host Jillian Robinson are breaking out puppets and discussing the adult musical comedy Avenue Q! Hear these two friends  converse over whether this musical rightful deserved to win the Tony Award for Best Musical over Wicked and why puppets make tackling some of these difficult adult topics easier. Plus hear their pitches for a sequel musical for Avenue Q.

All of this plus a set of new building keys on next Friday's all new episode!

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Next Friday on Before the Downbeat Mackenzie along with guest co-host Jillian Robinson head to New York and discuss the puppet musical comedy Avenue Q! Hear these two friends  debate if all the jokes and comedic elements of the show still fit in towards more PC aware world. They explore the power of puppetry and find out how they'd adapt this musical for a modern audience.

All of this plus a B.A. in English on next Friday's all new episode!

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This week on Before the Downbeat marks the first in series of episodes where Autumn will be away on a theatre contract. But never fear Autumn and Mackenzie have some great content planned for you in the meantime. So sit back and enjoy as Mackenzie and guest cohost Graeme McClelland do a deep dive review of the latest movie musical to hit the big screen Dear Evan Hansen. Hear these two give their thoughts on Ben Platts casting, why they think this film didn't translate well from stage to screen, and  what they think of the new songs. Plus find out

what simple fixes they would do to help improve the story.

All of this plus an awkward dinner with the Murphy family!

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This week on Before the Downbeat Autumn and Mackenzie are hanging out with the Peanuts gang while starring at the clouds and discussing Snoopy! The Musical! Hear these two reveal their favourite Peanuts character. They explain why this musical while not having the best book still has important messages to impart to both adults and kids. Plus find out how Autumn thinks the upcoming reworking of the book should tackle Peppermint Patty.

All of this plus a manuscript submission to Playbeagle on this Friday's all new episode!

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Next Friday on Before the Downbeat Autumn and Mackenzie head into the world of the Peanuts and are hanging out by the dog house to discuss Snoopy! The Musical! Hear them debate about how intellectual these children should be and if some songs are too sophisticated for them. They champion the often overlooked character or Peppermint Patty and find out if they think this musical should finally have a Broadway production.

All of this plus dear Woodstock next Friday's all new episode!

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