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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Episode 161: 2025 Tony’s Reactions | 09 Jun 2025 | ||
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. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 160: 2025 Tony’s Predictions | 06 Jun 2025 | ||
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. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| What’s the Buzz - Leslie Odom Jr. coming back to Hamilton, Titanique closes, and our thoughts on MISCAST 25 | 18 Apr 2025 | ||
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! Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 89: CATS Deep Dive | 23 Oct 2023 | 01:20:25 | |
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. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! 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 SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 88: Parent Pairs | 16 Oct 2023 | 01:31:44 | |
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! Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Parenting Styles in Musicals Prezi: https://prezi.com/lcc21qv7nvnm/parenting-styles-in-musicals/ SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 87: The Business of Broadway | 09 Oct 2023 | 01:20:56 | |
“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. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! 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/ SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 86: Tony’s Rewind 1977 | 02 Oct 2023 | 02:16:46 | |
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! Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! 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 SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 85: Fall Theater Preview | 25 Sep 2023 | 01:04:55 | |
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! Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! 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/ SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 84: Playback (A Midsummer Night’s Dream) | 18 Sep 2023 | 01:26:30 | |
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. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 83: Set Design | 11 Sep 2023 | 01:18:53 | |
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. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! 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 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 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/ SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 82: Jonathan Groff Deep Dive | 04 Sep 2023 | 01:18:59 | |
Back with our regularly schedule Deep Dive and this week we’re diving into one of broadway’s best and brightest, it’s Jonathan Groff! Hear all about his humble beginnings, eclectic career, and where Rachel & Taylor want to see him next! Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Vogue “Merrily we Roll Along” Article: https://www.vogue.com/article/merrily-we-roll-along-broadway-preview Jeremy Jordan “Little Shop” Interview: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwktEe4gEor/ Jonathan Groff forgetting left behind video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIcve-Zom_Y&t=5s Jonathan Groff “Side by Side” by Susan Blackwell Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxW457iToTc & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NctdhTehNdg Jonathan Groff performs “Anything Goes”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQv_hZwyz5Q SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 81: HSMTMTS (the final season) Review | 28 Aug 2023 | 01:21:30 | |
Amidst technical difficulties and cat appearances, we finally got this episode out and this week HSMTMTS comes to an end, which is now streaming in full on Disney+ (not a sponser). Rachel & Taylor are here to recap and review the final season. Hear them discuss the season’s ups/downs, their mvp's and fav songs, and the incredible LQBTQ+ representation in the show. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Tim Federle Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyyWmi-Wp7s People Magazine Interview: https://people.com/tv/high-school-musical-the-musical-the-series-season-4-everything-to-know/ SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 80: Showmances | 21 Aug 2023 | 01:11:31 | |
“Summer Loving, had me a blast!” This week Rachel & Taylor are discussing the wild world of showmances! Listen to them gab about all the current theater buzz, their own showmance stories, and popular theater showmances! Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Eva Noblezada Final Hadestown Performance Bows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5ZJGmy2IoM Hollywood Reporter Bernstein Defending Maestro: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/bradley-cooper-leonard-bernstein-family-maestro-prosthetic-nose-1235567972/ Maestro Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU6GbM5c9aE Playbill Article https://playbill.com/article/til-there-was-you-broadways-best-showmances-com-208061 Ashley Spencer & Jeremy Jordan Vids: SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 153: March Musical Madness (Character Edition) - Final Game | 14 Apr 2025 | ||
We’re finally here, the final game of March Musical Madness (decided ultimately by us, because we can’t bracket) Tune into this final MMM episode where you hear Rachel & Taylor discuss their early Sweet Frog shenanigans, the upset game in the sidekick category, and crowning the winner of character edition! Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 79: La La Bland (Theater Camp) | 14 Aug 2023 | 01:01:28 | |
Going from Lame to Lit! We’re back with our wonderful movie musical series La La Bland! Today Rachel & Taylor discuss the 2023 instant classic musical comedy film Theater Camp! Listen to them discuss their unique theater watching experiences, their fav songs, and does the movie deserve any awards recognition? Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: People Interview with Ben & Noah: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oggYkQBvy4k Take a Bow Podcast Interview with Ben & Noah: https://www.takeabowpod.com/podcast/episode/24f2e834/165-ben-platt-and-noah-galvin “She’s Using” Clip from Theater Camp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kuQ7UcEcFs Theater Camp Kids performance at Sundance Film Festival 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tbF0hFyjF4 SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 78: Tony’s Rewind 2008 | 07 Aug 2023 | ||
Does the American Theater Wing always get it right? This week on Theater Nerds, hear Rachel & Taylor rewinddd the clock and discuss the 2008 Tony awards. They gab all about Whoopi’s hosting and LMM’s rise. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Reba wants Caroline Innerbichler to play her in Biopic: https://playbill.com/article/reba-mcentire-wants-shuckeds-caroline-innerbichler-to-play-her-in-a-biopic#:~:text=Reba%20McEntire%20Wants%20Shucked's%20Caroline,Her%20in%20a%20Biopic%20%7C%20Playbill&text=The%20beloved%20country%20star%20says,she'd%20cast%20as%20herself. Narnia on Stage: https://www.lionwitchonstage.com/gallery/ In the Heights Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxwhLXrPp2s&t=425s Lin Manuel Miranda’s 2008 Tony Acceptance Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYeMCgPT5HQ SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 77: Broadway Theaters | 31 Jul 2023 | 01:09:41 | |
“They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway!” This week, listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss all the theaters on broadway, their history, fun facts, and their own stories of seeing shows in them! Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! Mentions: Bryan the Broadway Business Analyst: https://www.tiktok.com/@bryantheba/video/7260236810964454702?_r=1&_t=8eKFvLQlGRS Lea Salonga Fan Encounter in Dressing Room: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf-v8PH5SqA ITH “Chasing Broadway Dreams” Doc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxwhLXrPp2s Backstage Blonde: https://www.instagram.com/thebackstageblonde/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 76: Our Theater Camp Experiences | 24 Jul 2023 | ||
“We Rock, We Rock On!” This week, join Rachel & Taylor to discuss their theater camp experiences and all about the ups, downs, and wonderful memories made at theater camp. Also hear them discuss the real or notsoreal relationship of Boq and Glinda. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: TMZ Article about Ariana & Ethan: https://www.tmz.com/2023/07/20/ariana-grande-dating-wicked-costar-ethan-slater-split-husband-dalton-gomez/ SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 75: Drag in Shows | 17 Jul 2023 | 01:13:51 | |
“Everybody say Yeah, Yeah!” This week on Theater Nerds, we are discussing drag in shows, not to be confused with dragon shows (hehe). Hear Rachel & Taylor discuss all of the wonderful shows that incorporate drag, some fun historical facts of drag, and the importance of raising awareness to the safeness of drag shows amidst contradicting legislation. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: History of Drag Article: https://playbill.com/article/from-ancient-greece-to-angry-inch-take-a-look-at-the-history-of-drag-in-theatre-com-357650 Stephen Sondheim House Tour: https://playbill.com/article/get-a-look-at-stephen-sondheims-7-million-home-now-for-sale?fbclid=IwAR3Sdu2MTNTQnlq2TNRKrnisLN010WMtaT2Jl-6326eJ3tmmes1Uw8b2eMY SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 74: Our Favorite Theater Experiences | 10 Jul 2023 | 01:34:44 | |
Summer is in full swing and we’re grateful for air conditioning. This week, Rachel & Taylor discuss their favorite theater experiences from dancing Newsies to squishy SpongeBob’s, there are many meaningful memories to hear from these two theater nerds. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Stephanie J Block Explaining “Defying Gravity”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMY3a0N7W9Q SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 73: The Last Five Years Deep Dive | 03 Jul 2023 | 01:15:10 | |
Will you share your life with me, for the next ten minutes? This week we’re diving into the JRB classic, The Last Five Years. Hear Rachel & Taylor discuss the show’s origins, their fav songs/ moments in the show, and whether they side with Cathy or Jamie. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Andrew and Jennifer interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF5J1jOBfBY Jonathan Bailey audition LFY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaYkbc-9eo8 Cynthia and Josh LFY AUDIO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15NCG3wCZ-Y&t=2637s Track by track breakdown Playbill: https://playbill.com/article/a-track-by-track-breakdown-of-the-last-five-years-soundtrack-com-341742 “96,000” In the Heights movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1THRAluOGI SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 72: Summer Theater Preview | 26 Jun 2023 | 01:17:44 | |
“We’re having a heatwave!” Back with our quarterly episode, listen to Rachel & Taylor preview the Summer theater slate of shows to look for in their on broadway, in their areas, and all around the country. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Broadway Shows Summer 2023: https://www.vulture.com/article/best-new-shows-broadway-off-broadway-in-2023.html Broadway Touring: https://www.broadway.org/tours The Muny: https://muny.org/ La Jolla Playhouse: https://lajollaplayhouse.org/ Kennedy Center: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/ Nashville’s Street Theater Company: https://www.streettheatrecompany.org/home Nashville Shakespeare Festival: https://www.nashvilleshakes.org/ Little Theater of Norfolk: https://ltnonline.org/ Little Theater of Virginia Beach: https://ltvb.com/ SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 71: 2023 Tony Awards Reactions | 19 Jun 2023 | ||
We’re back baby! The Tony Awards happened last week and we’re here to discuss all the wonderful wackiness of the unscripted show. Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss all the fashion, all the performances, and all the speeches at the 2023 Tony Awards! Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: 2023 Tony Winners!: https://www.tonyawards.com/winners/year/2023/category/any/show/any/ Red Carpet Lewks: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/red-carpet-dresses/g44172353/tony-awards-2023-celebrity-red-carpet-looks/ Lea Michele 2010 “Don’t Rain on my Parade”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNHVwwIIJXc Michaela Diamond “You Don’t Know This Man”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj-hkbEvUJc SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 70: 2023 Tony Awards Predictions | 05 Jun 2023 | 01:04:43 | |
We’re one week from the Tony Awards!! And that means, our predictions our upon us. Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss who till take home all the spinning statues alongside ALL THE BUZZ from this past week! Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: List of Tony Noms: https://www.tonyawards.com/nominees/ Brandon Uranowitz broadway.com interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1ikKJJg_f0 Michaela Diamond broadway.com interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmjLZ8BPfW8 Colton Ryan broadway.com interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9msMoCYjaE SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Rachel’s Fabulous Adventure | 07 Apr 2025 | ||
We’re back with a fun episode that is quickly becoming a fav, it’s Rachel’s fabulous adventures from New York City! Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss all the shows Rachel got to see on Broadway and an update on their Tony predictions. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 69: Tony Snubs | 29 May 2023 | 00:55:48 | |
Only one more week until our 2023 Tony Predictions! In the meantime, listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss some of the biggest and brightest Tony snubs throughout the years. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! Mentions: The Color Purple Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPwzBUui1GA Aaron Tveit Acceptence Speech: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1263113787445472 ‘Mamma Will Provide’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBl9ooH-W5E SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 68: Best Tony’s Bits | 22 May 2023 | ||
Halfway through our Tony’s month coverage and there is SO MUCH HAPPENING! Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss all the best Tony awards bits throughout the years and allll the recent theater news. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Jonathan Bailey LFY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaYkbc-9eo8 Theater fan choice awards: https://www.broadwayworld.com/vote3.cfm?category=1 Broadway.com audience choice awards: https://www.broadway.com/buzz/203212/into-the-woods-leads-2023-broadwaycom-audience-choice-awards-nominations-final-voting-now-open/ Kevin Spacey Opening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcTfhMT2_4o “Bigger” NPH Opening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8SeysuMpA0 NPH 2011 Tony’s Closing Rap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ocht_vicpc Writing the Closing Number 2011 Tony’s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CR-sAit8LE ‘Brotherhood of Men’ Tony’s Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNTeeHhpxBE ‘Anything Goes’ Tony’s Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3b5XRd15KM Broadway Carpool Karaoke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YshgmStEZh0 Billy Porter Commercial Break Tony Awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCbJwsl-vts ‘Kiss LA Goodbye’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnB6ynZEr2U SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 67: Tony’s Rewind 2001 | 15 May 2023 | 01:19:30 | |
“Springtime for Hitler!” This week on Tony’s Month, we are rewinding 20 years back to the 2001 Tony awards where The Producers was in the hit show and oh boy do we see The Full Monty. Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss all the current theater news and if these 2001 shows stand the test of time. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Full 2001 Tony’s Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC8hOk1R63s&t=5361s Tony Award’s History: https://www.tonyawards.com/history/our-history/ Tony’s Award’s Regulations: https://www.tonyawards.com/about/rules-and-regulations/ ALW Coronation Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ianmilleruk/video/7230030723967683866?_r=1&_t=8c6XX8KGknO&social_sharing=v1 2023 Tony Awards Not Televised: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Tony-Awards-Will-Not-Be-Televised-on-June-11-Due-to-WGA-Strike-20230512 SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 66: 2023 Tony Nominations | 08 May 2023 | 01:14:37 | |
Tony’s month on Theater Nerds continues with a full recap and reactions to this years Tony Nominations! Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss some buzzy theater news, Myles’ and Lea’s deliverance of the nominations, and all the Surprises/Snubs of the noms! Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Ham4Ham Sweeney Todd Cast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLaVRAnVYiY NYT Tony’s Article: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/05/02/theater/tony-awards-nominations SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 65: Best Tony Hosts | 01 May 2023 | 01:13:50 | |
Happy Tony’s Month! For the next month (and some change) we will be covering Tony news old and new. This week hear Rachel & Taylor discuss what makes a great Tony host and who they deem the best host of the award show. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Shucked Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhVUrrwdGrA “Where is Love” from Oliver! at New York City Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeMSeIBaeGY SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 64: Actors’ Equity…and Patti | 24 Apr 2023 | 01:24:24 | |
This week we are discussing the Actors’ Equity Association. Are they needed? How they started? Why are there so many rules?…Oh and also, the living legend and broadway diva herself Patti LuPone. In addition, hear Rachel & Taylor start a new segment on the show! Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! Mentions: Phantom Orchestra: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/09/nyregion/phantom-opera-orchestra.html Jimmy Awards: Andrew Barth Feldman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4HGSE2dd9Y Reneé Rapp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM8ES58PoFo Eva Noblezada: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4Zt3cNsQLU Ryan McCartan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htoA4oG0Ak0 Patti on The View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BdlPDL66bM Rachel’s Actor’s Equity Info Tik-Tok’s: https://www.tiktok.com/@theprettyrichfaguette/video/7222028249260444970?_r=1&_t=8bgnQMKeC34 https://www.tiktok.com/@jackofwands/video/7218267313508781355?_r=1&_t=8bf8iDrDMli SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 63: Favorite Finales | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:54:36 | |
Back to our regularly scheduled programing! This week on theater nerds, listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss their favorite finales and why they are an important aspect to a show. Alongside, hear them discuss theater news such as Ariana Debose hosting the Tony’s and Jon M. Chu directing a Joseph movie! Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Ariana Debose hosting Tony Awards: https://www.tonyawards.com/news/academy-award-winner-and-tony-award-nominee-ariana-debose-returns-to-host-the-76th-annual-tony-awards-airing-live-sunday-june-11-on-cbs/ Kimberly Akimbo National Tour: https://playbill.com/article/broadways-kimberly-akimbo-to-embark-on-a-national-tour-in-2024 Jon M. Chu Directing Joseph Movie: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jon-M-Chu-to-Direct-JOSEPH-THE-AMAZIN-TECHNICOLOR-DREAMCOAT-Film-Adaptation-20230412 Actor’s Equity & Broadway Touring Contracts: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Actors-Equity-Broadway-League-Reach-Agreement-On-Touring-Contracts-Following-Unite-The-Road-Campaign-20230413 Camelot Opening: https://www.instagram.com/p/CqoDbyOO5W6/ FatHam Opening: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq8bmy-uUJP/ Summer,1976 Opening: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq_IPiIujPg/ SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 62: March Musical Madness - Final Game | 10 Apr 2023 | 01:02:56 | |
“It’s the FINAL COUNTDOWN” We’ve made it to the end of the March Musical Madness and two show duke off and a winner is revealed! Also, hear Rachel & Taylor discuss Shucked’s opening reviews, Olivier Awards, and Schmigadoon! season 2! Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Katrina Lenk Miscast ‘2018’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4lKi3VbB_Y Entire Ceremony - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-bhcMciins Newsies Performance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfLOAERaIc0 Standing at the Sky’s Edge Performance- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVKi5xiwtIU Tammy Faye Performance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK7JjiGPY6s&t=202s Shucked Interview on CBS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy2im75Ip5M SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 61: March Musical Madness - Final Four | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:57:15 | |
It’s the final four! Join Rachel & Taylor as they brave into these four shows and move them forward for the final showdown. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 60: March Musical Madness - Elite Eight | 27 Mar 2023 | 01:13:14 | |
Jumping into our Elite Eight this week for March Musical Madness. Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss their picks to move onto the final four, current broadway news, and stories from their recent theater adventures. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Pink! on Kelly Clarkson singing “All I know so Far”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZuPYBP9bnU Some Like it Hot director bows: https://www.tiktok.com/@themeparksentertainment/video/7214339692563549482 Broadway Week on Today Show: Shucked! - https://www.today.com/video/-shucked-star-performs-somebody-will-live-on-today-166658117885 Parade - https://www.today.com/video/ben-platt-and-micaela-diamond-perform-this-is-not-over-yet-166414405837 Ragtime Reunion - https://www.today.com/video/-ragtime-stars-perform-wheels-of-a-dream-live-on-today-166240325511 Bad Cinderella - https://www.today.com/video/cast-of-bad-cinderella-performs-medley-from-broadway-musical-165967429592 SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 152: March Musical Madness (Character Edition) - What week are we on? Who knows? | 04 Apr 2025 | ||
Back with our March Musical Madness and every year there is a time where Rachel & Taylor are still figuring out the bracket system, maybe 2026 will be the year we get it correct. This week hear the characters who are moving into the Elite Eight and hear the schedule of the podcast in the next coming weeks. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 59: March Musical Madness - Sweet 16! | 20 Mar 2023 | 01:15:14 | |
We’re going into round three with our Sweet 16! Join Rachel & Taylor discuss all the shows moving onto the Elite Eight and their off-broadway/Broadway run! Also hear them discuss all the current theater news! Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: March Madness Mascot Article: https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/march-madness-2023-best-mascots-ranking Parade Carpet Fav JRD Song: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp5i0P-JflN/ Victor Garber ‘Ballad of Booth’: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp21M8OgPWD/ Modern Day Les Misérables: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctoe9Law6lU SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 58: March Musical Madness - Round 2 | 13 Mar 2023 | 01:26:35 | |
In this next round of March Musical Madness Rachel & Taylor dive deep into each musical and discuss their plot and have some hard hitting debates. Which musicals will make it into the sweet 16?! You’ll have to just listen to find out! Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Heathers on Roku: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/1b4a6188314459279a4688aacc4d4b8f/heathers-the-musical The Phantom of the Opera Musicians Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/09/nyregion/phantom-opera-orchestra.html SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 57: March Musical Madness - Round 1 | 06 Mar 2023 | ||
We’re get’ching our head in the game! In this extra special long episode, Rachel & Taylor start off Round 1 with introducing each division, calling in a friend for tie breakers, and deciding what shows move onto the sweet 16. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 56: Pulitzer Prize Winning Musicals | 27 Feb 2023 | 01:08:30 | |
“Pulitzer may own the world but her don’t know much!” In this episode, Rachel & Taylor discuss the 10, that’s right only 10, musicals awarded the Pulitzer Prize for drama. Hear them talk about what they all have in common and if they chose correctly. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Pulitzer Prize Musicals: https://www.bothsidesofthecurtain.com/post/pulitzer-prize-winning-musicals SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 55: SMASH Deep Dive | 20 Feb 2023 | 01:11:31 | |
“Fade in on a girl, with a hunger for fame, and a face and a name to remember” That’s right, this week we are deep diving the 2012 iconic NBC drama SMASH. Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss the show’s origins, their fav songs, and where the heck is the Bombshell broadway show?! Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Stars in the House SMASH Reunion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqf_g8ZTMvc Bombshell in Concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws5XQiIFGhg SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 54: Broadway Power Couples | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:52:14 | |
Happy (early) Love Day! Today on Theater Nerds, listen to Rachel & Taylor gab all about their fav broadway power couples and some fun and notsofun Valentine memories. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: History of Valentine’s Day Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-5An9Hy8DY Sutton Foster and Christian Borle Interview on Gilmore Girls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nr1qZdUBbA Fosse/Verdon on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/151fed30-9719-4620-ac13-3aadbfc5be43 Steven Pasquale Miscast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo7gJMOR8KY Jeremy Jordan & Ashley Spencer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Qyc7Q7DhHk Inside Daveed Diggs & Emmy Raver-Lampman’s LA Home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKUyX7cjum4 Couples on Stage: https://www.tiktok.com/@broadway1011/video/7190849664038538542?_r=1&_t=8ZbLnqIFodC SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 53: Tony’s Rewind 1984 | 06 Feb 2023 | 01:16:08 | |
Does the American Theater Wing always get it right? Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss the 1984 Tony Award’s. They discuss this years unique difference from others, a conversation about serious vs simple shows, and the current Tony’s award discussion. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Full 1984 Tony Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtmrHztScb8 Jerry Herman Acceptance Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o4z6bMiuVw Tony Award’s History: https://www.tonyawards.com/history/our-history/ Tony’s Award’s Regulations: https://www.tonyawards.com/about/rules-and-regulations/ 2023 New Tony Rules: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/tony-awards-rules-that-voters-shows-season-1235315473/ Justin’s NYT Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/01/theater/tonys-justin-david-sullivan-and-juliet.html Justin’s Playbill Article: https://www.playbill.com/article/juliets-justin-david-sullivan-declines-tony-award-eligibility-critiques-gendered-performance-categories Character of the Week form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBPWegJTAC0-B_Lam3oA25Y71LdCZ8lFq_MlmyX1I9FbHrDg/viewform SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 52: From Page to Stage | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:59:26 | |
Books, books, books! Rachel and Taylor dive into the wonderful world of literature and discuss its influence on the world of theater. Hear them gab all about the shows they love that are based on books and books they want to see turned into shows in the future! Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: PlayBill Article: https://playbill.com/article/35-broadway-shows-based-on-books Stephanie Hsu Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cWaJ1DVRfE&t=1433s SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 51: Spring Theater Preview | 23 Jan 2023 | 01:03:45 | |
“Springtime for Hitler and Germany” It’s that time for Theater Nerds, where Rachel & Taylor look at the shows opening this spring on Broadway, in their local area, and all around the country! Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Broadway: Pictures from Home: https://picturesfromhomebroadway.com/ A Doll’s House: https://www.thehudsonbroadway.com/whatson/a-dolls-house/ Parade: https://paradebroadway.com/ Dancin: https://www.dancinbway.com/ Bad Cinderella: https://badcinderellabroadway.com/ Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street: https://sweeneytoddbroadway.com/ Life of Pi: https://www.lifeofpibway.com/ Shucked: https://shuckedmusical.com/ Fat Ham: https://www.fathambroadway.com/ Camelot: https://www.lct.org/shows/camelot/ Peter Pan Goes Wrong: https://pangoeswrongbway.com/ Prima Facie: https://primafacieplay.com/ Good Night, Oscar: https://goodnightoscar.com/ Summer, 1976: https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/shows/2022-23-season/summer-1976/ New York, New York: https://newyorknewyorkbroadway.com/ Nashville: August Wilson’s Fences: https://nashvillerep.org/fences-1 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: https://nashvillerep.org/curiousincident Violet: https://nashvillerep.org/violet Norfolk: James and the Giant Peach: https://ltnonline.org/season-96-shows/ Murder on the Orient Express: https://ltvb.com/shows/murder-on-the-orient-express/ Broadway on Tour: https://www.broadway.org/tours Lottery on Tour: https://lottery.broadwaydirect.com/ Parade Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymn3xLMJRDI SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 50: Once on This Island Deep Dive | 16 Jan 2023 | 01:05:57 | |
“Life is why, pain is why, love is why, grief is why, hope is why, faith is why, you are why we tell the story.” In this episode, Rachel & Taylor dive deep into the 1990 cult classic musical Once on this Island. Hear them discuss the musical’s themes, a cultural reflection, and the stunning 2017 revival. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: NYT Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/03/theater/review-once-on-this-island-revived-and-ravishing.html SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 151: March Musical Madness (Character Edition) - Elite Eight | 24 Mar 2025 | ||
Another week of finding out who will win Theater Nerds March Musical Madness (Character Edition)! Hear Rachel & Taylor talk all about the characters who move forward and also hear Taylor share his review of Snow White. | |||
| Episode 49: 2022 Cast Recordings | 09 Jan 2023 | ||
It’s only the second week of January, and we’re still reflecting. In this episode, Rachel & Taylor discuss all the wonderful Cast Recordings of the year 2022. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Strange loop tiny desk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObD7Qjai55Y Strange loop Tony’s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=barhZIdDa_Q SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 48: La La Bland (Les Misérables) | 02 Jan 2023 | ||
“Do you hear the people sing?…” In this episode we introduce our brand new series, La La Bland where we revisit movie musicals. Join us on the barricade as we discuss the movies longgg development history, the crazy cast that could have been, and if the film holds up today. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Samantha Announced as Eponine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkUrgSMIICY Miley Cyrus Audition Tape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZVmRa2kpEY SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||
| Episode 47: Bonus Episode - Interview Ft. Sophia Gennusa | 25 Dec 2022 | 00:49:05 | |
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! As the official Matilda Day, we have an incredible bonus episode for you all! In today’s episode Rachel & Taylor interview Sophia Gennusa, who played Matilda in the original company on Broadway. Listen to Sophia discuss her audition process, fun show mishaps, and performing at the Tony’s! Go watch Matilda the movie musical on Netflix! Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify! MENTIONS: Matilda on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/search?q=matilda%20&jbv=80993016 MJ the Musical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJk6sgZPP4c SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Twitter: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjsinger Taylor: @thetayread Website: CONTACT US: hello@theaternerdpod.com | |||