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Straight from their living rooms after the show, listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss the 78th Tony Awards and all the thrills and chills from last nights ceremony.

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We’ve finally made it! Tony season is coming to a close and Rachel & Taylor are here to predict every category before for the 78th Tony Awards! Hear them at the beginning give a synopsis for each nominated show and then, of course, predict each category with a special guest.

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Back with our Buzz and so much to discuss. Hear Rachel & Taylor discuss Leslie Odom Jr. rejoining Hamilton, MISCAST 2025, remembering William Finn, and Rachel’s opinion on Tik-Tokers reviewing previews!

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It’s Rachel’s turn for a Deep Dive this week, and we are talking about the one, the only, the musical that Rachel’s been waiting to discuss since the beginning, it’s CATS. Hear them discuss CATS origins, the real meaning behind the show, and the infamous Tom Hooper movie.

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MENTIONS:

Rob Madge “Out of Time" Galinda: https://www.tiktok.com/@rob_madge_/video/6963178578091527430?_r=1&_t=8gjHcjQGqek

CATS in full musical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbqP0FaRiHo

“A Newbies guide to the Jellicals”: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/12/9053165/what-are-jellicle-cats-from-the-musical

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This week on the show, Rachel & Taylor discuss all the best, worst, and unlikely parent pairs throughout theater history! Hear them also discuss allll the buzz from the week!

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Parenting Styles in Musicals Prezi: https://prezi.com/lcc21qv7nvnm/parenting-styles-in-musicals/

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“There’s no business like showBUSINESS!” This week on Theater Nerds is an episode that has been long awaiting for hosts and listeners alike, we’re talking the Business of Broadway! Hear them discuss the elements of broadway business and the importance of talking about the business side of broadway.

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MENTIONS:

The Business of Broadway: https://www.thebusinessofbroadway.com/

Bryan the Business Analyst: https://www.tiktok.com/@bryantheba/video/7286178882326383918?_t=8gFyEo8mjkM&_r=1

“The Economics of Broadway”: https://thehustle.co/the-economics-of-broadway-shows/

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Does the American Theater Wing always get it right? This week on Theater Nerds, hear Rachel & Taylor rewinddd the clock and discuss the 1977 Tony awards. Hear then discuss the odd musicals nominated and how much they love the little orphan Annie!

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MENTIONS:

1977 Tony Awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrGrkPyMGfg

Rene Rapp Interview: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Interview-Rene-Rapp-Wants-to-EGOT-20230928

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We know that the PSL debuted a month ago, but by solstice we’re correct, so give us a break ;) We’re back with our quarterly episode, and Rachel & Taylor are jumping full steam ahead and discussing all the fun fall theater shows premiering on broadway, touring, and in our own areas. Check out these and shows in your own area!

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MENTIONS:

Broadway - 

Purlie Victorious: https://purlievictorious.com/ 

JaJa’s African Hair Braiding: https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/shows/2023-24-season/jajas-african-hair-braiding/ 

Mellisa Ethridge - My Window https://melissaetheridge.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwvL-oBhCxARIsAHkOiu1VP-mhIi_j-6T9cl1OMQDVPBGW4hZHqyEpcfbtOdr2kHlSdL7dbX0aAvFVEALw_wcB 

Gutenberg! The Musical: https://gutenbergbway.com/ 

Merrily We Roll Along: https://merrilyonbroadway.com/ 

I Need That: https://www.roundabouttheatre.org/get-tickets/2023-2024-season/i-need-that/ 

Harmony: https://harmonyanewmusical.com/ 

Spamalot: https://spamalotthemusical.com/ 

How to Dance in Ohio: https://howtodanceinohiomusical.com/ 

Appropriate: https://2st.com/shows/appropriate 

Prayer For the French Republic: https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/shows/2023-24-season/prayer-for-the-french-republic/ 

Broadway Touring - 

https://www.broadway.org/tours 

Virginia - 

Little Theater Norfolk: https://ltnonline.org/season-97-shows/ 

Little Theater VA Beach: https://ltvb.com/seasons/2023-2024/ 

Kennedy Center: https://www.kennedy-center.org/ 

Nashville - 

Circle Players: https://www.circleplayers.net/ 

Nashville Children’s Theater: https://nashvillechildrenstheatre.org/ 

Roxy Regional Theater: https://roxyregionaltheatre.org/ 

Street Theater Company: https://www.streettheatrecompany.org/home 

Nashville Repertory Theater:  https://nashvillerep.org/ 

Nashville Symphony: https://www.nashvillesymphony.org/tickets/concert/2023-2024-season/david-foster-and-katharine-mcphee/ 

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This weak, Rachel & Taylor introduce a new series on the show called Playback in which they the respect plays deserve. Hear them discuss one of Shaespeare’s most popular comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. They gab all about the bard, the modern context of the play, and all the adaptations since its conception.

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Rachel & Taylor are pulling out their carpentry and graphic design skills to discuss set design! Hear them discuss the importance of scenic design, their expectations for sets when seeing a show, and their favorite sets from shows.

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MENTIONS:

Funny Girls Final Bows “My Man”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSrtWzN4rsM

Kristen Chenoweath wedding photos: https://people.com/kristin-chenoweth-wedding-photos-to-josh-bryant-7965737

NYT articles: 

Minimalist Sets: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/t-magazine/broadway-minimalist-sets.html  

Sets: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/19/theater/broadway-set-design-tonys.html

Turntable Tik Toks: 

Newsies: https://www.tiktok.com/@j00ciejackie/video/7271753760567790891?_t=8fWd7gEnzis&_r=1 

Heathers: https://www.tiktok.com/@j00ciejackie/video/7276158083028618538?_r=1&_t=8fWdAMRmlGU 

Spring Awakening: https://www.tiktok.com/@j00ciejackie/video/7274755608778132778?_r=1&_t= 

Designing Broadway Article: https://newyorktheater.me/2022/09/18/designing-broadway-how-derek-mclane-and-other-acclaimed-set-designers-create-the-visual-world-of-theatre/ 

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