Off2broadway

The curtain falls on another year of theatre, and Tara and Stefania are here to highlight their favourite performances, cast albums and surprises of 2025. As we look back on our 7th year Off 2 Broadway, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who listens, comments and shares our podcast. See you in 2026!

& Juliet, the Max Martin megamix musical, is back in Toronto ...one more time! Tara and Stefania were thrilled to sit down with Brandon Antonio and Matt Raffy to hear about epic dance auditions, "pinch me" moments, and making their Broadway debuts. Join us!

After years in the making, Jon Chu's movie franchise comes to a close with Wicked: For Good released in theatres last month. Tara and Stefania give their thoughts on this emotional journey, speaking about pacing, world expansion and the new musical additions. Join us one more time as we head down the yellow brick road! ..."Thank Goodness/I Couldn't Be Happier" - Wicked: For Good - The Soundtrack "No Place Like Home" - Wicked: For Good - The Soundtrack "As Long As Your Mine" - Wicked: For Good - The Soundtrack "No Good Deed" - Wicked: For Good - The Soundtrack "The Girl in The Bubble" - Wicked: For Good - The Soundtrack "Runnin'" - Beau (World Premiere) All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

Tara and Stefania are delighted to welcome Fiona Sauder and Matt Pilipiak from Bad Hats Theatre to talk about their upcoming production, Narnia!Fiona and Matt share the nuances of developing a new musical in Canada, the many hats they wear throughout the production process, and their efforts to make theatre more accessible to all audiences. Join us on the other side of the wardrobe!

We're wrapping up this year's spooky season with Beetlejuice the musical, as it finds its final resting place back on Broadway. Tara and Stefania recap the whole 'being dead' thing -- from eviction histories to tour sets to their final Broadway run. Join us one more time in the Netherworld!..."The Whole 'Being Dead' Thing" - Beetlejuice (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Main Titles (Beetlejuice" - Beetlejuice (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)"Prologue: Invisible" - Beetlejuice (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Dead Mom" - Beetlejuice (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Home" - Beetlejuice (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Say My Name" - Beetlejuice (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Jump in the Line/Dead Mom (Reprise)" - Beetlejuice (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"I'm Not Afraid of Anything" - Joy Woods & Jason Robert Brown All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes onl

Let's start off this spooky season with a look back at Death Becomes Her, the new musical comedy! We love a well researched show, and this one gives us life with its spectacular book, special effects and perfectly timed humour. We promise this show is not just for the gaze - listen now! ..."If You Want Perfection" - Death Becomes Her (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"For The Gaze" - Death Becomes Her (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Alive Forever" - Death Becomes Her (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Siempre Viva" - Death Becomes Her (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Don't Say I Didn't (Warn You)" - Death Becomes Her (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"That Was Then, This is Now" - Death Becomes Her (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Defying Gravity" - Josh Ramsey - MusoraAll music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

This week's episode is a love letter to Canadian theatre, as we highlight Tell Tale Harbour, a new musical comedy set on the East coast. Tara and Stefania breakdown their use of the classic musical template, Alan Doyle's commitment to this show, and the importance of creating a cast recording to immortalize your work. ..."Gotta Go Home" - The Songs of Tell Tale Harbour (Original Cast Recording)"Real and True" - The Songs of Tell Tale Harbour (Original Cast Recording)"I've Got A Song For You" - The Songs of Tell Tale Harbour (Original Cast Recording)"Gotta Get Lost (Reprise) - The Songs of Tell Tale Harbour (Original Cast Recording)"Maybe it's Moonshine" - The Songs of Tell Tale Harbour (Original Cast Recording)"Living a Lie" - The Songs of Tell Tale Harbour (Original Cast Recording)"Monster" - Octet (Original Cast Recording)"Talia" - Ride the Cyclone (World Premiere Cast Recording)All music tracks used for educational a

Tara and Stefania have your scoop on the highlights, drama, and predictions on what will transfer to Broadway this season. It’s our annual tradition of keeping Sing Street alive, join us!

It looks like an exciting year ahead as Tara and Stefania walk us through the new seasons of theatre in Toronto. They're getting ready to repeat their favourites and expand their repertoire with shows just a road trip away -- join us for the drive! ..."Rainbow High" - Evita West EndAll music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

To celebrate their newly released cast recording, we’re bringing you back to NYC as we talk about Just in Time! Tara and Stefania recount the immersive experience of the one and only Jonathan Groff as Bobby Darin. Join us! ..."Just in Time" - Just in Time (Original Broadway Cast)"First Real Love" - Just in Time (Original Broadway Cast)"Curtain Call Medley" - Just in Time (Original Broadway Cast)"Mack the Knife" - Just in Time (Original Broadway Cast)"The Curtain Falls" - Just in Time (Original Broadway Cast)"Who’s Sorry Now" - Just in Time (Original Broadway Cast)"I Miss The Mountains" - Next to Normal (Original London Cast Recording)All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

Set sail with us this week as we dive into Shaw Festival's take on Anything Goes! Tara and Stefania had a de-lovely time at this timeless classic, join them for a chat about tap dancing, sets and casting! ..."Anything Goes" - Anything Goes (2011 New Broadway Cast Recording)"It's De-Lovely" - Anything Goes (2011 New Broadway Cast Recording)"Diet Pepsi" - Live from 2025 Las Culturistas Culture Awards - Single "Ultimate" - Freak Friday - Original SoundtrackAll music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

This week we're honoured to welcome one of our dream guests to the show -- Hailey Gillis! Hailey joins Tara and Stefania to chat about her history with The Great Comet as well as other Dave Malloy works, and shares what's most special about working in Canadian theatre. ...Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812 Trailer | YoutubeAll music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

It’s that time of year again! Tara and Stefania are off to Stratford to review Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Annie, the two musicals of the season. Hop in and join us for the journey! ..."Overture " - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: Original Broadway Cast Recording "If You Want Perfection" - Death Becomes Her (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Love is my Legs" - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: Original Broadway Cast Recording "Finale" - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: Original Broadway Cast Recording "Easy Street" - Stratford Festival Youtube "Prologue" - 42 Balloons (Studio Cast Recording)All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Dead Outlaw was without a doubt one of the most unique new musicals on Broadway this season. Join Tara and Stefania on Elmer’s wild journey as we discuss yet another show that centres around the meaning of death...."Dead" - Dead Outlaw (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Up to the Stars" - Dead Outlaw (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Something From Nothing" - Dead Outlaw (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Indian Train" - Dead Outlaw (Original Broadway Cast Recording) "Why Look Around The Corner" - Boop! The Musical (Broadway Cast Recording )" Go the Distance" - MCC Theater's Miscast: The Studio SessionsAll music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

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.