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

#5 - "Little Shop of Horrors": Andrew and Jess experience thrills and chills-- avoiding a total eclipse of the sun and appreciating Rick Moranis at the same time. Also, Jess & Andrew discuss which version of the Little Shop of Horrors film is better-- the one with or without Jim Belushi? by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

45 min listen

#14 -- "The Muppet Movie": Someday we'll find it-- the cheesey connection! Today Jess and Andrew talk about The Muppets, in the episode they talk about the humor of the Muppets, relate stories of why Jim Henson didn't have to die, ponder what Gonzo even is, question whether cameo appearances help or hurt the film, and altogether chat about the Muppets! It's a fun show, give it a listen folks! by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

48 min listen

#23: "The Phantom of the Opera" (feat. Elisa Hansen): Sponsored by Audible. Get your FREE AUDIOBOOK at: www.audibletrial.com/MusicalswithCheeseHe'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." It's an episode not to be missed.Special Thanks to Patrons:Terri NeedlemanStephanie L by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

84 min listen

#18: Andrew Guesses Musicals Part II: This week Jess and Andrew play a game--- where Jesse gives Andrew a title of a REAL MUSICAL and Andrew has to guess the plot. Hilarity ensues! by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

63 min listen

#19: "Mary Poppins": A Spoonful of Podcast makes the workday go down! Take a listen to Jess & Andrew talking about the Walt Disney classic "Mary Poppins." The two discuss why the show has such a long-lasting impression despite the years in between, the modern trend of Disney remaking all their classic films, what exactly happened to Bert after the film ended, and tons of other things that are "Practically Perfect in Every way!" Give it a listen! by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

61 min listen

#10: Tiara: This week Jess & Andrew do something a little bit different-- they are talking about a concept album by the band Seventh Wonder entitled Tiara. The duo go through the album's plot, how the music conveys the story, and how they would adapt the album into a full stage production. by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

46 min listen

#7: "21 Chump Street": This week Jess & Andrew cover Lin Manuel Miranda's short musical "21 Chump Street" based on the "This American Life" piece of the same name. Among the topics covered are Jess & Andrew's personal experiences in high school, how Ronald Reagan is directly responsible for the musical "Rent", and whether or not it is morally right for a non-violent first offense to be a felony in any state. by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

47 min listen

#1: "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street": This week we talk about the Demon Barber Sweeney Todd, and compare the stage musical to the 2007 Johnny Depp film. Topics include questioning whether or not Judge Turpin is really that evil, the romance between Todd and Lovett, and whether less is more when it comes to the use of blood. It's a bloody fun show! by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

44 min listen

#4: "Twisted": Jess & Andrew talk about Starkid's Twisted this week! by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

41 min listen

#11: La La Land (feat. Brent Black aka BrentalFloss): Another Day of Podcasting with Musicals with Cheese! This week Jess & Andrew are joined by a special guest: Brent Black aka Brentalfloss to cover Damien Chazelle's Modern Musical Movie "La La Land"The Trio discuss the tonal inconsistencies of the film, the lack of chemistry between the leads, the shortfalls of the musical storytelling, and the altogether successes and failures present in the film. by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

108 min listen

#6: Musicals by Andrew: This week Jess and Andrew play a game--- where Jesse gives Andrew a title of a REAL MUSICAL and Andrew has to guess the plot. Hilarity ensues! by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

42 min listen

#25: "Next to Normal": Sponsored by Audible. Get your FREE AUDIOBOOK at www.audibletrial.com/MusicalswithCheeseWe'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. by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

64 min listen

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5 min listen

#8: Carrie the Musical: Andrew and Jess experience the dark horrors this Halloween season tackling the dark and disturbing story of Carrie the Musical. They cover the original damned Broadway production that lasted a measly five performances, and digest the exact reasons why it flopped so hard. They duo then look into the revival, comparing the updated revival production to the original Broadway failure. While diving into this topic Jess and Andrew fin parallels in reality of Carrie's act of destruction and modern day problems in schools. Andrew and Jess also dive into the horror that is Riverdale, and explore the episode surrounded around Carrie the Musical. by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

55 min listen

BONUS: MORE Carrie the Musical (feat. Jess Cook): This week Jess is joined by fan of all things Carrie the Musical Jess Cook who gives a more in depth look into the musical's trials and tribulations throughout its existence, and also specifics as to the best and worst parts of each incarnation. by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

65 min listen

#3 Assassins (1990): This week we talk about the group of individuals who thought that all their problems would be solved through shooting the President of the United States. In this conversation about Musical Theater we discuss why Garfield hates Mondays, James Barbour's sad continued existence on Broadway, and of course Stephen Sondheim by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

28 min listen

#21: Wicked: Sponsored by Audible. Get your FREE AUDIOBOOK at www.audibletrial.com/MusicalswithCheeseNo 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 missed! by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

76 min listen

#26: "Disneyland Musicals" (feat. Tony Goldmark): Sponsored by Audible. Get your FREE AUDIOBOOK at www.audibletrial.com/MusicalswithCheeseThis 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 upcoming Frozen sequel, how remarkable Disneyland really is, and much much more. It's an episode not to be missed! by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

72 min listen

#36: "Muppet Wizard of Oz": This week Jess & Andrew inflict themselves with the WORST Muppet film ever made-- the "Muppet Wizard of Oz." They talk about how every aspect of this film is painful, ill-fitting, and completely inappropriate for families. They get shockingly angry about this kid's film, and in all honesty, I'm a little angry as I write this description. Jim Henson would not appreciate this, and neither would L. Frank Baum. This is not very good, so let's experience pain with them.Also, Michael Giacchino wrote the music. by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

45 min listen

#17: "Dear Evan Hansen": Dear Evan Hansen, we've been way too out of touch! Jess & Andrew are covering the incredibly controversial musical entitled "Dear Evan Hansen," where they spend most of the podcast episode being very angry about the plot content of Dear Evan Hansen. Seriously, they get incredibly angry about this show, and if you're like a huge fan of Ben Platt or something perhaps you should skip this episode. Merry New Years! by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

55 min listen

#9: Falsettos: Give these handsome boys a hand, welcome to Falsettoland! This week Jess & Andrew cover William Finn's masterpiece FALSETTOS! Throughout the podcast, Jess & Andrew chat about the strange structure of the show, what the world would be like if Whizzer was actually a Wizard, whether Marvin is an irredeemable character, why this show works and Rent doesn't, and whether or not the Lesbians from next door are completely necessary characters. What a world we live in! by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

67 min listen

#15: "Spongebob Squarepants: The Broadway Musical": We are more than 'Just a Simple Sponge!"Today Jess and Andrew talk about "Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical", in honor of the recently departed Stephen Hillenburg-- the creator of Spongebob Squarepants. In the episode they talk about what exactly the musical tone of Spongebob Squarepants is, how the characters and this universe should be used, the use of pop songs in a comedic piece, the snobbery of the average musical theatre fan, as well as the proper pooping etiquette before going to see a show on Broadway! Also, they announce the winner of the review contest-- "alleycat7211"-- so if that's you please email us at musicaltheatrelives@gmail.com so we can get you your amazon giftcard! by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

57 min listen

#2: "Rent": This week we talk about the laziest group of 20-somethings we've ever seen, and compare the stage musical to the 2005 Christopher Columbus film. Topics include questioning why this damn rock opera got made, whether the show would've been popular if it's composer hadn't died, and compare the show to it's film adaptation. by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

36 min listen

BONUS: Interview w/ Composer Edward W. Hardy ("The Woodsman"): 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 by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

41 min listen

#43: "Jesus Christ Superstar" (feat. Kirk Hamilton): This week Jess and Andrew are joined by the incredible Podcaster Kirk Hamilton of the "Strong Songs" Podcast to talk about Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's masterpiece Jesus Christ Superstar. There is intelligent music talk, a quiz show, and much love shared within this episode. It's not to be missed! by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

76 min listen

#32: "The Transformational Grammar of the Institutional Glorybowl Part III: Institute_Institut" (feat. Gelsey Bell): Institutions and Grilled Cheese! If that's not enough to get you interested, we also somehow got Gelsey Bell to join us to talk about one of the weirdest experimental musicals ever-- "The Transformational Grammar of the Institutional Glorybowl Part III: Institute_Institut." This show is about institutions, and throughout the show Andrew Jess and Gelsey try to unpack what this musical is trying to say and the overall themes, ideas, and feelings within the musical. by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

67 min listen

#28: "Hello Again": 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. by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

54 min listen

#16: "She Loves Me" (feat. Musical Hell aka Christi Esterle): Good morning good day! This week Jess & Andrew tackle Jerry Bock's and Sheldon Harnick's "She Loves Me," the duo are joined by the fantastic Diva from Musical Hell Christi Esterle. The three talk about the musical's themes, the livestream featuring Laua Benanti and Zachary Levi, how the romantic comedy structure is turned on its head, as well as why some musicals get filmed and others do not. It is a hoot of a Christmas episode, so don't miss it. by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

63 min listen

#34: "Urinetown" (feat. Joey Richter): 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. by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

63 min listen

#33: "Gypsy" (feat. Christina Bianco): 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! by Musicals with Cheese Podcast

66 min listen

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