Off2broadway

Born from NBC's iconic TV show, SMASH made its Broadway debut, and took its final bow. Tara and Stefania talk about how they rewrote the story of Ivy vs Karen into a chaos of alcoholics, laxatives and meta storylines. Join us!..."Let me be Your Star" - SMASH (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"On Lexington & 52nd Street" - SMASH (The Complete Season One)"Rewrite This Story" - SMASH (The Complete Season Two) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

Tara and Stefania are hitting the road this week with Maybe Happy Ending! We'll talk rush seat sight lines, Tony winning performances, and how love translate across languages. Hop in! ...“When You’re In Love” - Maybe Happy Ending I Beyond the Music (Original Broadway Cast Recording)“The Rainy Day We Met” - Maybe Happy Ending I Beyond the Music (Original Broadway Cast Recording)“What I Learned From People” - Maybe Happy Ending I Beyond the Music (Original Broadway Cast Recording)“Chasing Fireflies” - Maybe Happy Ending I Beyond the Music (Original Broadway Cast Recording)“Maybe Happy Ending” - Maybe Happy Ending I Beyond the Music (Original Broadway Cast Recording)“Not A Day Goes By/Without You” - Miscast“Why Love” - Maybe Happy Ending I Beyond the Music (Original Broadway Cast Recording)All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

This week, we’re exploring Broadway’s revival of Floyd Collins! Tara and Stefania talk about the hauntingly beautiful score, infamous staging choices and if this is finally Jeremy’s year for a Tony. Come on, we’re a-callin’!..."The Riddle Song " - Floyd Collins (1996 Original Off-Broadway Cast)"The Dream" - Floyd Collins (1996 Original Off-Broadway Cast)"The Call" - Lincoln Center Theatre Youtube "Some People” - NPR Tiny Desk Gypsy“My First Real Love” - Lawrence feat. Jonathan GroffAll music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

A jam-packed season, two jam-packed episodes -- it's time for part two of the Tony nominations! We're hitting the road, and we'll tell you 'why love' the shows on stage this year.

Tara and Stefania jump into this stacked season of theatre, as they break down the acting categories of the musicals on Broadway.It’s time to fill out your ballot - who are you picking this year?

Britta Johnson joins us again to talk about Life After, her newest show hitting the Toronto stage. Britta shares her opening night experience, changes that happened during the development of the musical, and the power of authenticity in storytelling. We’re so lucky to welcome her back to the pod, join us!..."Poetry" - Life After All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Low-rise jeans, oversized sunnies, and musical comedies at center stage. We’re rewinding to the 2005 Tony's — twenty years later, who’s your Best New Musical winner? ...“The First Goodbye” - 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Original Broadway Cast recording) “Pandemonium” - 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Original Broadway Cast recording) “The Beauty Is” - The Light in the Piazza (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “Aiutami” - The Light in the Piazza (Original Broadway Cast Recording) “Here I Am” - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Original Broadway Cast Recording)“Always Look On The Bright Side of Life” - Spamalot (Original Broadway Cast Recording)“One Less Bell To Answer / A House is Not A Home” - Glee Cast Version (feat. Kristen ChenowethAll music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

Get your waterproof mascara on, because this week Tara and Stefania are ranking their top tearjerkers! Grab that box of tissues, and join us in the car for an emotional ride. ..."Being Alive" - Company (2006 Broadway Revival)"Not A Day Goes By" - Merrily We Roll Along (New Broadway Cast Recording) "Not A Day Goes By Reprise" - Merrily We Roll Along (New Broadway Cast Recording) "Sunday" - Sunday in the Park with George (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Heart of Stone" - Six: Live on Opening Night (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Waiting for Life" - Once on This Island (New Broadway Cast Recording)"I'll Cover You Reprise" - Rent (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)"Welcome to the Rock" - Come From Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"For Good" - Wicked (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Those You've Known" - Spring Awakening (A New Musical)"I'm Here" - The Colour Purple (New Broadway Cast Recording)"Flying Away" - Fun Home (A New Broadway Musical)"Insane" - Suffs (Original Broadway Cast Recording)All mus

Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome!We're heading back to the Kit Kat Klub to talk about the newest revival of Cabaret! Tara and Stefania chat about the immersive nature, underlying morals and different iterations of the classic show. Start celebrating, right this way, come to the cabaret!..."I Don't Care Much" - Adam Lambert performs Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club"Willkommen" - Cabaret (2021 Cast Recording) "Cabaret"- Cabaret (2021 Cast Recording) "Waves and Wires" - How to Dance in Ohio (Original Broadway Cast Recording)All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

We're heading to Tulsa to talk Greasers, rush lines, and fight calls! Tara and Stefania could talk to you all night about the Tony award winning best musical, The Outsiders!Stay gold! ..."Little Brother" - The Outsiders, A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast)"Throwing in the Towel" - The Outsiders, A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast)"Stay Gold" - The Outsiders, A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast)"Tulsa '67" - The Outsiders, A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast)Sara Bareilles ft. Rufus Wainwright - "She Used To Be Mine" (New Year's Eve 2025)Nathan Salstone - "Read Your Mind" (Broadway Loves Sabrina Carpenter)All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

We’re taking a trip back to the 80s this week, as we review Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical! This jukebox show comments on altruism, community, and the power of music to influence the world. Join us!

We’re starting off the year the only way we know how, with our way too early Tony nominations! Are we crazy? Do we have a crystal ball? Who are you picking for this year's awards? . . . "How Glory Goes" - Floyd Collins (Original Cast Recording) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

What a year! We've made it to the end of 2024, which means it's time to review the incredible shows we've seen this year. We were so lucky to see performances that made us laugh, cry, and fall in love with theatre all over again - listen now to our most memorable moments of 2024!

This week, we are rejoicifying in the existence of the Wicked movie, as we break down Jon Chu's take on the popular musical. Tara and Stefania talk casting choices, stylized vocals, and what we want to see in part two! So sit back, have a drink of green elixir, and join us for a Wicked movie debrief

This week, Tara and Stefania host Seth Zosky to talk about his role as Jack, in Mirvish’s production of Titanique! Seth tells us about being part of a show that instills so much joy and comedy to its audiences. Join us for the adventure! . . . "Taking Chance" - Titanique All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Tara and Stefania are here to give you the morning report on the pride (rock) of Disney Theatrical Productions --- The Lion King is still roaring on Broadway after 27 years, and has a number of accolades from highest grossest Broadway production to the first female to win the Tony for Best Director. We just can’t wait for you to listen -- join us!! . . . "Circle of Life" - The Lion King: Original Broadway Cast "I Just Can't Wait To Be King" - The Lion King: Original Broadway Cast "Hakuna Matata" - The Lion King: Original Broadway Cast "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" - The Lion King: Original Broadway Cast "He Lives In You (Reprise)" - The Lion King: Original Broadway Cast "King Of Pride Rock" - The Lion King: Original Broadway Cast All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Tara and Stefania talk about casting, cameras and composers as we travel to Sunset Boulevard! Broadway’s latest revival has the star power and orchestrations that dreams are made of - join us! . . . "The Car Chase" - SUNSET BLVD: The Album "As If We Never Said Goodbye" - SUNET BLVD: THE ALBUM "The Phone Call" - SUNET BLVD: THE ALBUM "Sunset Boulevard" - SUNET BLVD: THE ALBUM Man of the House - ROMEO + JULIET - Rachel Zegler All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

This week, Irene Sankoff joins Tara and Stefania to tell them about the creative process behind the Canadian sensation, Come From Away. As one half of the writing team, Irene talks about using motifs in storytelling, trial and error writing methods, and how niche Canadian jokes translate internationally.

Tara and Stefania bring you a different kind of episode, as they recap how they saw 8 shows in 4 days in NYC. Tune in for tips on the rush process, discount tickets, and their initial thoughts on the shows. Hop in!

The leaves are turning, the days are getting shorter, but we’re ramping up for a new season of theatre in New York! Tara and Stefania are fresh off their big city trip to talk about debuts, revivals and developing shows for the upcoming year! . . . "Somewhere That’s Green" - Little Shop (FUNK Cover) ft. Sarah Hyland and Andrew Barth Feldman - Third Reprise All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.