Theatre Geeks Anonymous Podcast By Ebony And Pamela

On this episode we crossover with Luisa Lyon's podcast Filmed Live Musicals and discuss the short-lived shows Show Girl, Allegiance and At The Drop of Another Hat. On Filmed Live Musicals, Luisa chats with the people that created the recorded live musicals we have all enjoyed over the years. You can check out her podcast here https://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/ where you will also find her extraordinary database of live recordings of shows you know and love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebony and Pamela discuss the journey of the new musical Hereville: A New Jewish Musical with the Lyricist and Book Writer Robby Sandler and the show's Composer Lizzie Hagstedt. Their musical is having its first public reading in New York City on November 9, 2023 at 6:30pm at the Center for Jewish History. Follow Hereville: The Musical on Instagram @herevillemusical and purchase tickets to the November 9th show at this link: https://programs.cjh.org/tickets/hereville-2023-11-09 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pamela shares the story of Two by Two and how a very famous Actor changed the show's ending....without permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yul Brynner stars in Home Sweet Homer, but is that the only reason audiences came to see it? I mean, you all know how our podcast works, so you can probably guess... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebony and Pamela discuss what they're excited about this upcoming Broadway season (Fall 2023). What are you most excited to see?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**SPOILER ALERT**: Pamela reveals a LOT about Parade, so if you want to wait to hear the details, come and listen later!! So...we're gonna mention some closings in this episode. Both Broadway shows, and some regional theatres. Let's discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geeks!! Ebony and I are getting technology down while we continue to record our episodes via Zoom. It'll only get better and better;-) This episode continues to celebrate diversity in theatre with this play, written by Lorraine Hansberry. She also wrote Raisin in the Sun, so... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Pamela and Ebony discuss the beloved JRB musical that highlights prejudice and injustice our society and how the criminal system let down a kind man who was innocent in this tragic true story set to beautiful music. Please enjoy this episode mashing two of our very favorite things: true crime and musical theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebony and Pamela share all the good, the bad, and the boring (at least according to Pamela). Join us for this LOOOOOONNNNNGGG episode to discuss the nominations for this season's Tony Awards. Let us know who you're rooting for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We kick off with Bob Martin, one of the writers, who also makes a memorable appearance as an actor in the show to deliver one of Shakespeare's most famous speeches. We talk about writing, mentorship, and how the making of Slings and Arrows dovetailed with one of his other works, the Tony Award-winning The Drowsy Chaperone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebony and Pamela talk about the exciting new shows coming this 23-24 season! We obviously can't list them all, so if there's a show you want us to mention in another episode, drop us an email! TGABway@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've been very vocal about the 'isms' that are rampant in this world, and more specifically in theatre. This episode will discuss that again as it relates to anti-semitism, the erasure of our history, and the damage it can do. While both Ebony and Pamela try to be sensitive while talking about these issues, we also understand they can be triggering, but feel they are important enough to sit in a bit of discomfort for the sake of HOPE and HEALING. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenine Tesori is the queen...prove me wrong! Pamela describes in detail why this is so, and gushes to Ebony about how much she loves this show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, apparently, Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, who famously wrote The Fantastiks, also created this lovely musical. Ebony dives down the rabbit hole on this one...and she does not disappoint! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are a bunch more shows we weren't able to fit into this episode, but Ebony and Pamela will discuss some of the most disappointing, and exciting! Get ready... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebony drops the deets on this show, which from all outward appearance, should have been successful. But, as you know, we wouldn't be discussing it otherwise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colt Coeur's 15th world premiere! It’s August 2022 at the Hotel Ritz Paris – exactly 25 years after the Car Accident. With their marriage at a crossroads, one couple’s intense and steamy tête-à-têtes unravel into something unexpected - a simmering interrogation of what makes a relationship work. Playing now through October 29 HERE: 145 6th Ave, New York NY, 10013 Here.org for tickets and information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seems that feminism is coloring a lot of what Pamela perceives lately. And Ebony is always along for that kind of ride! This musical, performed in the mid 90's, gave us loads to talk about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an OG episode, Geeks! Ebony enchants us with the musings of her research into One Night Stand. I think we might have keep doing episodes of shows from the 80's...there are so many!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My goodness, where should we start? Well...there's new works, shows we're excited about, and a little petty revenge from Lin Manuel and his LLC!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices