Bite-Sized Broadway: A Mini-Musical Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Season 2 Episode 3 - Krampus Night - Book, Music, & Lyrics by Gavin Brock.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Bells are ringing, children are singing, and third-grader, Will Huntingdon, is ready for Christmas! That is, until his troublemaking friend, Darius Smith, is cast as the donkey in the school's nativity play and enlists Will's help to seek revenge on Sallyanne, the teacher's daughter.  Late that night, Will receives a ghostly visit from a Christmas elf,  warning him that unless he and Darius improve their behaviour,  the Krampus will steal them away to the Underworld!

Starring: Dustin Sardella, Donovan Louis Bazemore, Skylar Matthews, Sierra Rein, and Darius Rose
Directed by Christopher Michaels
Orchestrations & Music Direction by Louis Danowsky
Sound Design by Sean Hagerty
and Post Production by Mike Lunoe.
Casting by Gregory Jafari Van Acker of the Casting Collaborative.
Recorded live and in person at Threshold Studios in New York City.

Bite-Sized Broadway is an IndieWorks Theatre and Judith Manocherian Production created by Jonathon Lynch. Executive Producer: Christopher Michaels. Produced by Jonathon Lynch, and Judith Manocherian. Bite-Sized Broadway Theme Song written and performed by Michael Perrie, Jr.

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Learn more about Gavin Brock by visiting www.gavinbrock.co.uk
Order a copy of Alabaster Snowball and the Naughty List here!

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Season 2 Episode 2 - Double Double - Book by Seth Christenfeld, Music by Eric Grunin, and Lyrics by Seth Christenfeld & A.J. Freeman.

Halloween, 1971. Two 13-year-old girlfriends and one 11-year-old little brother meet in Claremont Park in the Bronx to summon a demon. To their surprise, one actually shows up and asks each what they desire, fulfilling each child’s wish – quite literally – in exchange for their soul! But Carla’s request leaves no room for ambiguity: She wants her brother to come home fully in tact from Vietnam. Experience the horror, humor, and heart of "Double Double".

Starring: Richard Kind, Maya Lagerstam, Marissa Rosen, Daniel Barrett, and Christopher Michaels.
Directed by Rachel Klein,
Music Direction by Jonathon Lynch,
Orchestrations by Katie Coleman,
Sound Design by Sean Hagerty
and Post Production by Mike Lunoe.
Casting by Gregory Jafari Van Acker of the Casting Collaborative.
Recorded live and in person at Threshold Studios in New York City.

Bite-Sized Broadway is an IndieWorks Theatre and Judith Manocherian Production created by Jonathon Lynch. Executive Producer: Christopher Michaels. Produced by Jonathon Lynch, and Judith Manocherian. Bite-Sized Broadway Theme Song written and performed by Michael Perrie, Jr.

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Learn more about the writers by visiting their websites:
Seth Christenfeld
A.J. Freeman

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Season 1 Special Episode - Election Special

This special election of Bite-Sized Broadway is a reminder to use your voice and vote! Participating in democracy is one of our most powerful tools to create change in the world. This episode also features a special performance by the SJP’s of their song, “Will You Vote for Joe?”

The SJP's, a "solo" girl group by Samantha Joy Pearlman and musically directed by Louis Danowsky set out to make the campaign song of the cycle! This song is based on the 1942 Irving Berlin tune "Any Bonds Today?" which was used to advertise war bonds to Americans during WWII. Now, we're borrowing Berlin's melodies to sell democracy!  We hope you sing on your way to the polls and spread some light on behalf of Joe and Kamala. 

 To watch the "Will You Vote for Joe?" video, visit https://youtu.be/ZQaOY1oLtBk.

To learn more about SJP and the SJP's, visit www.samanthajoypearlman.com

"Will You Vote for Joe?" based on "Any Bonds Today?" by Irving Berlin, originally performed by the Andrews Sisters, now performed by The SJP's, a Solo Girl Group by Samantha Joy Pearlman

 Lyrics by Samantha Joy Pearlman

Musical Direction, Arrangement, Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet and Audio Mixing by Louis Danowsky

Trumpets: Sam Wolsk

Drums: Jared Decker

Editing: Andrew Fox

Mixing and Mastering: Andrew Fox

​General Management: Jeremy Terry

Press Representative: Off Off PR

Bite-Sized Broadway Director: Christopher Michaels

Bite-Sized Broadway Music Director: Jonathan Lynch

Bite-Sized Broadway is an IndieWorks Theatre Production created by Jonathon Lynch. Executive Producers: Christopher Michaels and Jeremy Terry. Produced by Jonathon Lynch and Andrew Fox. Bite-Sized Broadway Theme Song written and performed by Michael Perrie, Jr. 

Bite-Sized Broadway has been nominated for two Discover Pods Awards! Vote for us in the Peoples’ Choice and Best Music Podcast categories! Head to www.tiny.cc/DPAvote

Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks and extended content! Head to www.patreon.com/bitesizedbroadway 

For more information on this and other IndieWorks programming, please visit www.indieworkstheatre.com. Like and follow us on social media, @IndieWorksCo

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Season 1 Episode 2: Blue Cross Blues 
Book by Ed Levy, Music and Lyrics by Neil Radisch

Bill and his wife, Michelle, are just a normal American couple who must go up "against the man" to get what they are owed... a check reimbursement for his insurance claim. But as anyone who has had insurance knows, that's anything but easy! In this charming and hilarious satirical send-up of our healthcare system, we journey with Bill as he attempts to get through to customer service, navigate billing codes, and dodge bill collectors all in hopes of one day receiving that $10,000 check!

Starring: Lance Roberts, Karen Mason, Ann Harada and Alan H. Green, with Andy Roninson and Sierra Rein.

Also featuring Andrew Fox, Christopher Michaels, Erin Oechsel, Jonathon Lynch, and Yvette Monique Clark in the ensemble.
Directed by Christopher Michaels
Music Direction: Jonathon Lynch
Orchestrations and Sound Design: Andrew Fox
Tracking Engineer and Editor: Andrew Fox
Additional Tracking: Evan Feist
Mixing and Mastering: Jay Rosen
General Management: Jeremy Terry

Special thanks to Evan Feist and Michael Kostroff for their work on this episode.

Bite-Sized Broadway is an IndieWorks Theatre Production created by Jonathon Lynch. Executive Producers: Christopher Michaels and Jeremy Terry. Produced by Jonathon Lynch and Andrew Fox. Bite-Sized Broadway Theme Song written and performed by Michael Perrie, Jr. 

Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks and extended content! Head to www.patreon.com/bitesizedbroadway 

This episode is sponsored by Evan Feist Coaching & Consulting. Head to www.evanfeist.com

Learn more about Ed and Neil by visiting their websites below.

Ed Levy:  edlevymusicaltheater.com

Neil Radisch: neilradisch.com

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Season 1 Episode 1 - The Getaway - Book and Lyrics by Jared Corak, Music by Joshua Cerdenia
Peter is starting his first day as an Uber driver, hoping to someday make enough money so that he and his wife can make the perfect getaway to a place where life and time move slowly. But when a pair of bank robbers lose their getaway driver, they hire Peter and the popular car service to get them safely to their final destination! Will they all get the perfect getaway they dream of? Or will one wrong turn land them all in the clink?

Starring: Rick Negron, Johanna Carlisle-Zepeda, and A.J. Holmes, with Andy Roninson and Lance Roberts

Directed by Christopher Michaels
Music Direction: Jonathon Lynch
Orchestrations and Sound Design: Andrew Fox
Tracking Engineer and Editor: Andrew Fox
Additional Tracking: Evan Feist
Mixing: Jay Rosen and Andrew Fox
Mastering: Jay Rosen
​General Management: Jeremy Terry


Bite-Sized Broadway is an IndieWorks Theatre Production created by Jonathon Lynch. Executive Producers: Christopher Michaels and Jeremy Terry. Produced by Jonathon Lynch and Andrew Fox. Bite-Sized Broadway Theme Song written and performed by Michael Perrie, Jr. 

Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks and extended content! Head to www.patreon.com/bitesizedbroadway

This episode is sponsored by Evan Feist Coaching & Consulting. Head to www.evanfeist.com. 

For more information on this and other IndieWorks programming, please visit www.indieworkstheatre.com. Like and follow us on social media, @IndieWorksCo.

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Season 2 Episode 1 - Hijinx & Sue: A Mini-Musical - Book by Jessi Pitts, Music by Daniel J.F. Wolfert, and Lyrics by Jessi Pitts and Daniel J.F. Wolfert.

Though Hijinx—the bright-eyed A.I. of a spaceship—would much rather be on an adventure with her world-weary captain Sue, it’s inspection day, and between their outdated systems and an inspector with an (im)personal vendetta, this adventure might just be their last. Accompanied by a synth-laced, pop-electronica score, Hijinx and Sue will learn a lot about friendship (and a little about buttholes too).

Starring: Nora Schell, Fin Gagnon, and Melanie La Barrie.
with Direction by Mika Kauffman,
Music Direction by Saul Nache,
Orchestrations by Adam J. Rineer,
Sound Design by Sean Hagerty
and Post Production by Mike Lunoe.
Casting by Gregory Jafari Van Acker of the Casting Collaborative.
Recorded live and in person at Threshold Studios in New York City.

Bite-Sized Broadway is an IndieWorks Theatre and Judith Manocherian Production created by Jonathon Lynch. Executive Producer: Christopher Michaels. Produced by Jonathon Lynch, and Judith Manocherian. Bite-Sized Broadway Theme Song written and performed by Michael Perrie, Jr.

Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks and extended content! Head to www.patreon.com/bitesizedbroadway

Learn more about the writers at their websites:
Jessi Pitts
Daniel J.F. Wolfert

For more information on this and other IndieWorks programming, please visit www.indieworkstheatre.com. Like and follow us on social media, @IndieWorksCo.

Season 1 Episode 9 - RansomWHERE? - Book by Eric Grunin, Music by Jonathon Lynch, and Lyrics by Gil Varod.

When a virus from a pop-up ad holds Grandma's computer and files for ransom, she calls her grandson Thomas to help her figure things out. After all, computers like him more than they like her! But Thomas must be quick to find the origins of the virus and unfreeze Grandma's computer before time is up or she'll lose her many precious memories stored on the hard drive. This charming and sweet new musical is played out in real-time and shows us that the joy of our memories is in the making.

Starring: Sierra Rein, Michael Perrie Jr., J. Elaine Marcos, and Cassidy Rose Layton.

with Direction by Christopher Michaels,

Music Direction by Jonathon Lynch,

Orchestrations and Sound Design by Andrew Fox,

and Mixing and Mastering by Jay Rosen.

Assistant Audio Engineering by Evan Feist.

General Management: Jeremy Terry

Press Representative: Off Off PR

IndieWorks Social Media Manager: Emily Cottone

Bite-Sized Broadway is an IndieWorks Theatre and Judith Manocherian Production created by Jonathon Lynch. Executive Producers: Christopher Michaels and Jeremy Terry. Produced by Jonathon Lynch, Andrew Fox, and Judith Manocherian. Bite-Sized Broadway Theme Song written and performed by Michael Perrie, Jr. 

For more information on this and other IndieWorks programming, please visit www.indieworkstheatre.com. Like and follow us on social media, @IndieWorksCo.

For more information on this and other IndieWorks programming, please visit www.indieworkstheatre.com. Like and follow us on social media, @IndieWorksCo.

Season 1 Episode 8 - Sheila the Tiny Turtle - Book and Lyrics by Caitlyn Burt, Music by Amir Shoenfeld.

In the Australian desert, a family of turtles works hard to find food for their sick mother. Sheila, the cleverest - yet smallest - turtle of the family, is mocked by her brothers for not being able to contribute due to her size. When Sheila hears about a cure located dangerously far across the desert, she determines to bring the seeds back to save her mum. While crossing the sand, Sheila encounters a kangaroo, followed by a dingo, where she is forced to use her brain instead of her size to overcome the obstacles and make her mum well.

Starring: Karli Dinardo, Lauren Elder, James Stafford, Robert Manion, Heather Makalani, and Michael Perrie Jr.

with Direction by Christopher Michaels,

Music Direction by Jonathon Lynch,

Orchestrations by Ben Plotnick and Kaitlyn Raitz of Oliver the Crow.

Sound Design and Additional Orchestrations by Andrew Fox,

and Mixing and Mastering by Jay Rosen.

Assistant Audio Engineering by Evan Feist.

Fiddle, Guitar, and Mandolin performed by Ben Plotnick,

and Cello by Kaitlyn Raitz.

General Management: Jeremy Terry

Press Representative: Off Off PR

IndieWorks Social Media Manager: Emily Cottone

Bite-Sized Broadway is an IndieWorks Theatre and Judith Manocherian Production created by Jonathon Lynch. Executive Producers: Christopher Michaels and Jeremy Terry. Produced by Jonathon Lynch, Andrew Fox, and Judith Manocherian. Bite-Sized Broadway Theme Song written and performed by Michael Perrie, Jr. 

Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks and extended content! Head to www.patreon.com/bitesizedbroadway 

For more info on Caitlyn Burt head to caitlynburt.com, and for info on Amir Shoenfeld, visit his website at amirshoenfeld.com.

For more information on this and other IndieWorks programming, please visit www.indieworkstheatre.com. Like and follow us on social media, @IndieWorksCo.

For more information on this and other IndieWorks programming, please visit www.indieworkstheatre.com. Like and follow us on social media, @IndieWorksCo.

Season 1 Episode 7 - MTA: the Musical - Book, Music, and Lyrics by Peter Saxe, with additional book by Christopher Michaels

On a sweltering summer morning on a crowded subway platform, three strangers, each very different from the others, wait for a train that is running on major delay after major delay. The longer they wait, the hotter they get. The hotter they get, the more irritated they become. In a funny and at times touching mini-musical, we go on a rollercoaster ride as these strangers go from frustration to sexual frustration, learning that sometimes you've gotta take the opportunities that come to you, no matter how awkward and irritating they might be.

Starring: Gabrielle Ruiz, T.J. Newton, Brandon J. Ellis, and Yvette Monique Clark

with Direction by Christopher Michaels,
Music Direction by Jonathon Lynch,
Orchestrations and Sound Design by Andrew Fox,
and Mixing and Mastering by Jay Rosen.
Assistant Audio Engineering by Evan Feist.
Electric and Acoustic guitar by Lily Arakelyan,
Electric Bass by James Michael Randorff,
and Saxophone by Robbie Wingfield.

General Management: Jeremy Terry
Press Representative: Off Off PR
IndieWorks Social Media Manager: Emily Cottone

Bite-Sized Broadway is an IndieWorks Theatre and Judith Manocherian Production created by Jonathon Lynch. Executive Producers: Christopher Michaels and Jeremy Terry. Produced by Jonathon Lynch, Andrew Fox, and Judith Manocherian. Bite-Sized Broadway Theme Song written and performed by Michael Perrie, Jr. 

Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks and extended content! Head to www.patreon.com/bitesizedbroadway 

This episode is sponsored by the “What Are Friends For” podcast, hosted by Gabrielle Ruiz and Pallavi Sastry. Find them wherever you listen to podcasts, and check out their Patreon for video content, live shows, and more! www.patreon.com/waffpodcast

For more information on Peter Saxe and his projects and work, visit his website at petersaxemusic.com!

For info on Christopher Michael’s work as a writer, director, and more, head to christophermichaels.nyc.

For more information on this and other IndieWorks programming, please visit www.indieworkstheatre.com. Like and follow us on social media, @IndieWorksCo.

For more information on this and other IndieWorks programming, please visit www.indieworkstheatre.com. Like and follow us on social media, @IndieWorksCo.