WTM Ep. 25: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

WTM Ep. 2: You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown: My New Philosophy is that everyone loves the Peanuts crew. This week, we take a lighter turn with You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, give some tips on What Not To Sing At An Audition, and check in on Jesse L. Martin (just in case he showed up on... by What The Musical

23 min listen

WTM Ep. 19: The Sound of Music: My Favorite Things include this episode on The Sound of Music! We talk The Julie Andrews Effect, surprise Nazis, and dating advice from Chelsey. Plus, we name the perfect Cpt. von Trapp for the next revival--if only someone would call JLM! Theme... by What The Musical

45 min listen

WTM Ep. 5: Once Upon A Mattress: After a bit of a break (#theatrelife), we're back! A fairytale musical loaded with innuendo never hurt anybody... dive in with us as we talk Once Upon A Mattress, Carol Burnett, and remind our friend Jesse L. Martin that we have an opening... by What The Musical

27 min listen

WTM Ep. 7: Jekyll & Hyde: Drop the facade--it's time to let out our inner demons as we talk Jekyll & Hyde! We talk ego battles, sunken cost metaphors, ridiculous lyrics, and odd endings. Plus: could Jesse L. Martin make a contemporary version of this show better?... by What The Musical

48 min listen

WTM Ep. 1: Parade: Our first episode! We talk about Jason Robert Brown's Parade, give you an update on whether Jesse L. Martin is on Broadway, and try to figure out how this podcasting thing works. Theme music by . WtM poster art by Original Broadway cast album: ... by What The Musical

40 min listen

WTM Ep. 17: Spring Awakening: All That's Known is it's time for another episode, and we're covering Spring Awakening! We talk teenage angst, stars-before-they-were-stars, and the bitch of living. Plus: it occurs to us that Jesse L. Martin is choosing not to come back to... by What The Musical

47 min listen

WTM Ep. 14: A Little Night Music: Do you need a podcast Now/Later/Soon? We're here for you with our first Sondheim--A Little Night Music! We talk badass middle-aged women, big thoughts with cellos, and try to keep Chelsey from passing out with joy. Plus: we think it's about time for a... by What The Musical

40 min listen

WTM Ep. 6: Once On This Island: Grab yourself a mango and a rum drink, and join us for a tropical adventure to Once On This Island (or, in our case, twice)! We talk storytelling, gender-swapped casting, and Chelsey's love for Norm Lewis. Plus: did anyone call Jesse L. Martin... by What The Musical

35 min listen

WTM Ep. 9: Jesus Christ Superstar: What's the buzz? We're back with a look at '70s cult classic Jesus Christ Superstar! Turn some water into wine as we travel through this rock disco biblical hippie wonderland. We talk live TV musicals, ridiculous singing ranges, and sequin... by What The Musical

43 min listen

WTM Ep. 3: Christmas Songs: The eggnog may have slowed down getting this episode up, but it's just in time for holiday merriment! Don't let the holidays pass by without your Broadway fix. We talk holiday songs from our favorite musicals, as well as holiday albums from Broadway... by What The Musical

22 min listen

WTM Ep. 31: My Fair Lady: Wouldn't It Be Loverly to catch up with a new episode? Let's dive into My Fair Lady! We talk code-switching, the Julie Andrews Effect (redux), and emotional Broadway stars. PLUS: JLM Watch is hitting record numbers, and we don't like it. Theme... by What The Musical

47 min listen

WTM Ep. 22: A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder: I Don't Know What I'd Do Without You, so come with me to check out A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder! We talk ridiculous deaths, punching up, and horrible romantic choices. PLUS: anyone have any ideas on roles for Jesse L. Martin while he's... by What The Musical

44 min listen

WTM Ep. 8: Found/Tonight: Mashed-up songs and mashed-up beverages for this week's discussion of "Found/Tonight," created in support of the #MarchForOurLives! We talk revolutionary youth, revolutionary musicals, and Broadway's penchant for change-making. Plus: has Lin-Manuel... by What The Musical

22 min listen

WTM Ep. 4: Annie: Pour yourself some bathtub gin and tune in to our conversation about Annie. We'll take you on a walk down Easy Street, explore some of the many popular versions of the show, gab about show drama, and try to determine Who Played It Best for some key... by What The Musical

40 min listen

WTM Ep. 20: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street: La'ies 'n' gen'tl'men, may I have your attention puh-leeeease? It's time to attend the tale of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street! We talk benign cannibalism, Sondheim gets creepy, and Chelsey forgets the romantic lead's name...... by What The Musical

50 min listen

WTM Ep. 16: 9 to 5: It's been takin' and no givin' Around Here, but we're finally back with 9 to 5! Start the coffee and wander the office as we talk revenge fantasies, misheard lyrics, and the blessing that is Allison Janney. PLUS: we're certain Jesse L. Martin... by What The Musical

38 min listen

WTM Ep. 15: Kiss Me, Kate: Wunderbar! Another What the Musical, and this time we take on Cole Porter's classic Kiss Me, Kate! We talk charismatic egomaniacs, throwing flower pots, and surprise gangsters. Plus: a little lost audio won't stop us from bringing you the Jesse... by What The Musical

36 min listen

WTM Ep. 11: Hello, Dolly!: Put on your Sunday clothes and some ribbons down your back--it's time for Hello, Dolly! After settling our Tony Award bet, we talk beets, barrel rolls, and Chelsey's worst date. Plus: if someone wanted to play matchmaker to get Jesse L.... by What The Musical

44 min listen

WTM Ep. 18: Fun Home: No need to wait Days and Days--our episode on Fun Home is here now! Guest artist Allison Mickelson joins us to talk about drinking, drawing, and what it's like to play a role multiple times. PLUS: will she be as excited about checking on JLM as... by What The Musical

57 min listen

WTM Ep. 12: Carousel: You'll Never Walk Alone with Tara & Chelsey by your side--let's take a ride with Carousel! We talk dream ballets, anti-anti-heroes, and how much vodka one needs to sit through Clam Bake. PLUS: an update on the Broadway status of our actual... by What The Musical

37 min listen

WTM Ep. 13: Shrek the Musical: What's Up, Duloc? Join us for an unlikely adventure through Shrek the Musical! We talk epically-long walks, fairytale freaks, and Scottish ogres. Plus: rumor has it an exceptional baritone might be available for a revival, if someone called...... by What The Musical

30 min listen

WTM Ep. 10: Audra McDonald & Tony Awards 2018: We're doubling-down on an exciting springtime with a trip to see Audra McDonald live AND the upcoming Tony Awards! We talk about Audra, Audra, and more Audra--AND you can play along at home with our predictions for Broadway's biggest night. Plus:... by What The Musical

41 min listen

WTM Ep. 29: Chicago: When You're Good to Mama, she gives you a new episode on Chicago! This time around, we talk career definers, criminal celebrities, and premeditated dream ballets. Plus, with the revival still running on Broadway, what are the chances of a little... by What The Musical

46 min listen

WTM BONUS INTERVAL: Sweeney Todd: We had a ton to say about Sweeney Todd and not nearly enough time to cover it all in one episode. Here's a little bonus debate from Tara & Chelsey regarding seeing a playwright within their own works. Check it! Theme music by . by What The Musical

14 min listen

WTM Ep. 30: The Band's Visit: Something Different happens in this episode on The Band's Visit! We talk unexpected crooning, feeling big-ly, and NEA funding. Plus: a whole new kind of Jesse L. Martin watch. Theme music by . Check him out Original Broadway cast album: | | by What The Musical

49 min listen

WTM Ep. 27: 36 Questions: One Thing... let's get this one thing straight: this time we're checking out the musical podcast 36 Questions! We talk audio intimacy, Groffsauce, and pet ducks. Plus: please only hand Jesse L. Martin roles on Broadway, not rolls. Theme... by What The Musical

43 min listen

WTM Ep.45: Cats: Moments of Happiness have arrived in the new year with our episode on Cats! We talk cat nip as plot device, audience consent, and defending a musical more than we could have anticipated. PLUS: Happy Birthday, JLM. Theme music by Cullen Vance. Original... by What The Musical

73 min listen

WTM Ep. 21: Oklahoma!: Oh What A Beautiful Mornin' for a podcast and a stroll through Oklahoma! We talk the OG of OGs, falling over pretty people, and the joy of fence-leaping. PLUS: we're pretty sure the best possible date to take to this show would be Jesse L.... by What The Musical

49 min listen

WTM Ep. 25: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: Needing a Comedy Tonight? Then let's check out A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum! We finish our first full year with comic star power, the least Sondheim of Sondheim, and Tara gets a nook of her own. PLUS: Jesse L. Martin would make... by What The Musical

38 min listen

WTM Ep. 24: Elf the Musical: Let's get Sparklejollytwinklejingley for Elf the Musical! We talk boundless optimism, bah-hum-burgers, and being a good person year-round. PLUS: anyone want to fill our stockings with news of JLM returning to Broadway? Anyone? Theme music by .... by What The Musical

35 min listen

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