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#35: "Carousel"

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2019/05/03

This week Jess & Andrew talk about the classically controversial musical by Rogers & Hammerstein-- Carousel. They discuss the value of Billy Bigelow as a character, which romance is more relatable, whether or not the incredible music makes up for the problematic material in the story. Links: Listen to "Carousel" Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals W/ Cheese on Instagram Jess on Instagram Email us at musicaltheatrelives@gmail.com Use our Affiliate

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42:47

BONUS: Interview with Andrew Lippa

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2019/04/29

Check out this BONUS episode where Jess talks to the incredible Andrew Lippa, the Composer lyricist of The Adams Family Musical, Big Fish the Musical, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, The Wild Party, and many many more. It's a great interview and definitely not to be missed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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62:54

#34: "Urinetown" (feat. Joey Richter)

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2019/04/26

You better save up, or else it's a trip to URINETOWN. This week Jess & Andrew are joined by the incomparable Joey Richter of Starkid fame to talk about Urinetown. They chat about Joey's history with musical theatre, his past involvement in this show, why the show stands the test of time. Also, lots of talk about Pee. Links: Listen to "Urinetown" Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Joey Richter on Twitter Joey Richter's Website Starkid's Youtube Musicals W/

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65:30

#33: "Gypsy" (feat. Christina Bianco)

Musicals with Cheese ·

2019/04/19

I had a dream! A dream of the incredible Christina Bianco joining Jess & Andrew to talk about Gypsy! They chat about the show's misnomer of a title, whether Mama Rose is a monster, and who played the best Mama Rose-- it's a show worthy of vaudeville so don't miss out on the fun and give it a listen! Links: Listen to "Gypsy" Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Christina Bianco on Twitter Christina's Website Christina's Youtube Musicals W/ Cheese on

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67:10

#32: "The Transformational Grammar of the...

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2019/04/12

Links: Listen to "The Transformational Grammar of the Institutional Glorybowl Part III: Institute_Institut" Watch the show here Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Gelsey Bell on Twitter Gelsey's Website Gelsey's Instagram Musicals W/ Cheese on Instagram Jess on Instagram Email us at musicaltheatrelives@gmail.com Use our Affiliate Link Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:49

#31: "Something Rotten" (feat. Katie Lynch of...

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2019/04/05

It's Eggs! This week Jess & Andrew are joined by the endlessly charming Katie Lynch from Backstage Bite to talk about "Something Rotten." In this episode they talk about the lyrics, how the jokes are constructed, why high schoolers hate Shakespeare, and whether or not Jess is a snob. It's a fun show and an awesome time was had by all. Links: Listen to "Something Rotten" Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Katie Lynch on Twitter Katie's Website Katie's

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19:02

APRIL FOOLS: "Avengers: Endgame"

Musicals with Cheese ·

2019/04/01

It finally happened Use our Affiliate Link Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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48:07

#30: "Hedwig and the Angry Inch"

Musicals with Cheese ·

2019/03/29

Six inches forward and five inches back! This week Jess & Andrew cover John Cameron Mitchell's masterpiece "Hedwig & the Angry Inch." The duo talk about it's frank depiction of a botched sex change operation, the amazing music, and the adaptation to film and how the metaphorical elements innate in the content translates. It's a blast to listen to, so tune in. Links: Listen to Hedwig & the Angry Inch Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals W/ Cheese on

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58:12

BONUS: Interview w/ Composers Chris Littler & Ellen...

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2019/03/25

In this super bonus episode Jess is joined by the composers of the Podcast Musical "36 Questions," Ellen Winter & Christopher Littler. He talks about their creative process, the inspirations for the musical, the storytelling methods, and how this show became the incredible piece it is today. It's a wonderful bonus episode with a ton of insight about creating a musical! This is not to be missed! Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Ellen Winter on Twitter Chris Littler on

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78:30

#29: "Merrily We Roll Along" (feat. Adam Wachter)

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2019/03/22

It's our time! This week Jess & Andrew are joined by composer Adam Wachter to talk about Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along." Topics that are covered include Stephen Sondheim's self confidence and god complex, Adam Wachter's film career, how Jess, Andrew, and Adam all discuss who they most relate to, Jess finally reveals his sexuality, and Andrew questions why the musical was told backwards in the first place. It's a rip-roaring good time! Links: Listen to Merrily we Roll Along Social

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54:15

#28: "Hello Again"

Musicals with Cheese ·

2019/03/15

Hello Again! This week Jess & Andrew cover Michael John LaChiusa's Song Cycle Hello Again-- with a specific eye to Tom Gustafson's 2017 film adaptation of the same name. It's a rip-roaring good time where the duo talk about a lot of frank sexual acts-- so be warned. Links: Listen to Hello Again Social Media: Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals W/ Cheese on Instagram Jess on Instagram Email us at musicaltheatrelives@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices

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87:35

#27: "Matilda: The Musical" (feat. Brent Black aka...

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2019/03/08

Sometimes you have to be a little bit Naughty with Musicals with Cheese! This week Jess & Andrew are joined by a special guest: Brent Black aka Brentalfloss to cover Tim Minchin's Musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's "Matilda" The Trio discuss the proper lyrical writing, the quality of the musical's main villain Miss Trunchbull, the quality of child actors, the placement of certain songs and whether they are necessary, and how awesome the staging of the musical is. It's a fun time, so give it a

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#26: "Disneyland Musicals" (feat. Tony Goldmark)

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2019/03/01

Sponsored by Audible. Get your FREE AUDIOBOOK at www.audibletrial.com/MusicalswithCheese This is a very special episode we've got here. This week Jess & Andrew are joined by Tony Goldmark of Some Jerk with a Camera, as they discuss four live musical performances currently at Disneyland: Frozen at the Hyperion, Beauty & the Beast/Tangled at the Royal Theatre, and Mickey & The Magical Map. Topics included in this episode include whether or not Gaston is an incel, the history of the Royal Theatre, the

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BONUS: Interview w/ Composer Edward W. Hardy ("The...

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2019/02/25

In this super special BONUS episode Jess & Andrew interview the incredible composer of "The Woodsman" Edward W. Hardy! In this super special bonus episode they talk about Edward's incredible journey from childhood prodigy to a composer of amazing Off-Broadway hit. Edward was a joy to have on, and truly a remarkable person! This episode is not to be missed Links: Listen to "The Woodsman Now! Donate to our Patreon Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Musicals w/ Cheese on Instagram Jess on Twitter Jess on

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63:49

#25: "Next to Normal"

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2019/02/22

Sponsored by Audible. Get your FREE AUDIOBOOK at www.audibletrial.com/MusicalswithCheese We're Alive, We're Alive, we are SO alive! This week Jess & Andrew cover Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt's 2008 rock musical "Next to Normal." The duo covers the musicals history, representation of the medical science, musical representation, and somehow they talk about Shaggy from Scooby Doo. It's really one crazy fun episode that is not to be missed. Links: Listen to "Next to Normal Broadway Cast Recording"

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81:10

#24: "Love Never Dies" (feat. Elisa Hansen)

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2019/02/15

Sponsored by Audible. Get your FREE AUDIOBOOK at: www.audibletrial.com/MusicalswithCheese This week Jess & Andrew are once more joined by the incredible Elisa Hansen to talk about Andrew Lloyd Webber's sequel to The Phantom of the Opera-- Love Never Dies. They talk about the missteps in the creation of the show, the god-awful music, and the overall baffling choices made in creating this unneeded sequel. Special Thanks to Patrons: Terri Needleman Stephanie L Links: Listen to "Phantom of the Opera"

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#23: "The Phantom of the Opera" (feat. Elisa Hansen)

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2019/02/08

Sponsored by Audible. Get your FREE AUDIOBOOK at: www.audibletrial.com/MusicalswithCheese He's there the Phantom of the Opera! Today we are talking about Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh's Phantom of the Opera. Also, we are joined by our incredible guest host Elisa Hansen (aka the Maven of the Eventide). In this episode we discuss the plot of the Phantom of the Opera, it's longevity over the decades the show has been performed, and the extreme creepiness of the Phantom and it's "Phandom."

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67:23

#22: "Spider-Man Turn off the Dark" (Feat. Allison...

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2019/02/01

Sponsored by Audible. Get your FREE AUDIOBOOK at: www.audibletrial.com/MusicalswithCheese Spider-man, Spider-man, this week we're talkin' 'bout Spider-man! We are joined by the incredible Allison Pregler of Movie Nights to talk about Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark. We chat about the trials and tribulations behind the scenes, the final product, and the experience of seeing the show live compares to a recording. Special Thanks to Patrons: Terri Needleman Stephanie L Links: Listen to "Spider-Man Turn off

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46:42

BONUS: "Making Up Musicals" (Feat. Erin & Delaney...

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2019/01/28

Sponsored by Audible. Get your FREE AUDIOBOOK at www.audibletrial.com/MusicalswithCheese In this super special BONUS episode Jess is joined by the hosts of the podcast "Someone Elses Problem"-- Erin Cholakian and Delaney Peterson! The three play a game of creating terrible musical theatre ideas! Also, Jess joined them on their show as well-- which is available now at Someone Else's Problem! Links: Listen to "Someone Elses Problem" Podcast Now! Donate to our Patreon Musicals with Cheese on

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76:10

#21: Wicked

Musicals with Cheese ·

2019/01/25

Sponsored by Audible. Get your FREE AUDIOBOOK at: www.audibletrial.com/MusicalswithCheese No one mourns the wicked! This week Jess & Andrew tackle Stephen Schwartz's Broadway sensation"Wicked." The duo compare the show to the original Oz film and L Frank Baum Novels, add context for the political commentary of the day, chat about which songs are the most impactful and why, and argue about whether G(a)linda would be a good leader of the land of Oz-- or just another pretty face. It's a show not to be

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