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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Sneak Preview: 500 Open Tabs! by Musicalsplaining

MusicalSplaining may be over but our former host's podcasting journey continues! Enjoy the first episode of Kaveh's new show 500 Open Tabs and head on over to their feed to hear more great C…

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Cabaret (Series Finale!!) by Musicalsplaining

Former MusicalSplaining queen Lindsay Ellis joins us as we gather FOR THE LAST TIME to discuss the Fosse and Mendes versions about the goings on in Weimar Germany's Kit Kat Club. Musicals ar…

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) by Musicalsplaining

This week we are joined by video essayist Lady Emily in discussing John Cameron Mitchell's cult classic. Angie remembers her teenage punk years, Emily shops the Criterion Collection, and Kav…

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Notre Dame de Paris (1998) by Musicalsplaining

This week we are joined by best-selling author Amal El-Mohtar in discussing the world wide phenomenon adapted from the Victor Hugo classic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an…

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Gypsy (2015) by Musicalsplaining

This week we shoot for the stars with the 2015 West End revival starring Imelda Staunton as the iconic Rose. Angie fails her speed run summary and Kaveh finds an "I want" song he can get beh…

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Newsies (2017) by Musicalsplaining

This week we discuss the 2017 pro-shot stage show based on the 1992 Disney movie of the same name. Angie does her best Transatlantic accent and Kaveh gives an impromptu TED Talk. See Privacy…

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut by Musicalsplaining

This week we are joined by special guest Steven Ray Morris in revisiting the 1999 shock musical film loved by Sondheim himself. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi…

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Aladdin (Touring) by Musicalsplaining

This week we return to the THEATER™ and see Disney's hit 2011 stage show based on the 1992 animated film. Angie demands her fellow audience members be more hype and Kaveh shares an interes…

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Cinderella (1997) by Musicalsplaining

Special guest Princess Weekes is back for yet another adaptation of Cinderella, this time the 1997 Disney live-action classic starring Brandy and Whitney Houston. Angie hates on Gus Gus, Pr…

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Les Misérables (Touring) by Musicalsplaining

This week Lindsay Ellis returns to her old stomping grounds to discuss one of the most popular musicals ever made. Angie's sister bonds with her out of Phantom spite, Fate tries to prevent L…

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Fiddler on the Roof (1971) by Musicalsplaining

This week we are joined by award-winning composer Austin Wintory in discussing the cross-cultural phenomenon and mainstay of the musical medium. Angie speed runs the summary, teenage Kaveh g…

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Cyrano (2021) by Musicalsplaining

This week we enter the friend zone as we discuss Joe Wright's 2021 musical adaptation of Edmond Rostand's 1897 play. Angie tries her best to restrain her love of Peter Dinklage and Kaveh fin…

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping by Musicalsplaining

In this very special Freaky Friday episode, the roles are reversed as Kaveh 'splains to Angie about the Lonely Island's 2016 cult hit. Kaveh reminisces about the Ka-Blamo days and Angie face…

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Come From Away by Musicalsplaining

This week we travel to The Rock to discuss the pro-shot version of the hit 9/11 musical. Angie's earnestness spidey-sense tingles and Kaveh learns what happens at the end of the Robert Patti…

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Some Like It Hot (2022) by Musicalsplaining

This week return to the THEATER to discuss 2023's most Tony-nominated show. Angie markets a new tap dancing duo and Kaveh mixes up his Broadway Lopezs. The first 100 people who sign up at w…

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Rocektman (2019) by Musicalsplaining

We're still standing this week as we dive into the 2019 Elton John musical biopic. Angie creates a plane movie rating system and Kaveh remembers an original Disney fan video from the 80s. Th…

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Bad Cinderella by Musicalsplaining

This week we throw caution to the wind and engage with our BAD sides with special guest Princess Weekes in discussing ALW's doomed production that no one asked for. Angie, Princess, and Kave…

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Shrek The Musical by Musicalsplaining

This week we take a deep dive into the swamp with special guest Big Joel in discussing Dreamworks's sole foray into an animated movie musical adaptation. Big Joel tries to create a loving sp…

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 by Musicalsplaining

This week we are joined by Emily St. James in unpacking the War & Peace based critical darling performed by the Shotgun Players in Berkeley, CA. Angie and Emily share musical tattoo stor…

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022) by Musicalsplaining

This week we dive into the popular 2022 film adaptation of the successful stage musical based on the beloved children's book. Angie relives her epic Friday nights at Borders and Kaveh lament…

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Mean Girls (Touring) by Musicalsplaining

This week we try to make fetch happen by heading to San Francisco to see the touring production based on the 2004 film of the same name. Angie tries her best to be a Cool Mom who understands…

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Diana: The Musical by Musicalsplaining

We're back for the new season with our discussion of the notorious 2019 dumpster fire! Angie wonders if musical theater was a mistake and Kaveh moonlights as a studio executive. Protect your…

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

The Muppet Christmas Carol by Musicalsplaining

For our season finale, we are visited by the ghost of Christmas past in discussing the revered 1992 fan favorite of Charles Dickens's novella. Angie opens herself up to earnestness and Kaveh…

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Book of Mormon (Touring) by Musicalsplaining

This week we are joined by Mormon royalty and cat lady extraordinaire Hannah Hillam in discussing the 2011 smash hit. Angie Mormonsplains, Kaveh begrudgingly gets every musical reference, an…

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Across the Universe (2007) by Musicalsplaining

This week we dip into the Julie Taymor oeuvre to discuss the 2007 jukebox musical based on the songs of some band we've never heard of. Angie recalls when she first first discovered Cinema a…

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Mary Poppins (1964) by Musicalsplaining

This week's episode is practically perfect in every way as we discuss Julie Andrews's triumphant film debut! Angie unpacks the titular character's enduring appeal and Kaveh flip-flops like a…

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Hello, Dolly! (1969) by Musicalsplaining

This week we discuss the legendary big budget movie musical that put a nail in the coffin of big budget movie musicals. Angie can only handle so much dancing and Kaveh considers switching ca…

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Oklahoma! (2019) by Musicalsplaining

This week we return to the LIVE THEATRE™ and discuss the 2019 production of the highly influential Rodgers and Hammerstein show. Angie talks about how this is the one musical she DIDN'T gr…

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

My Fair Lady (1964) by Musicalsplaining

This week we discuss the Cuckor classic that spawned a thousand makeover movie imitators. Angelina sheds light on the intensity of 1940s fandoms and Kaveh ponders the real identity of Jack t…

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Amadeus (Theatrical Cut) by Musicalsplaining

This week we have too many (positive) notes for our boy Miloš's 1984 all-time classic. Angie reads an ENTIRE play and Kaveh contemplates the most iconic fart in cinematic history. Get a fre…

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Hair (1979) by Musicalsplaining

This week we discuss Miloš Forman's 1979 film adaptation of the iconic Broadway show. Angie considers if Amadeus is a musical actually, and Kaveh gets hung up on hairlines. See Privacy Pol…

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards