Sep 1, 2024
We're back with another second act opener! This one combines
impressive spectacle, plot recap, and a flexible yet catchy tune to
ease the audience back into a world of high romance and melodrama.
Join us as we discuss "Masquerade" from The Phantom of the
Opera and how it does what it does very, very well.
All clips are...
Aug 16, 2024
As we begin our second hundred episodes, it's only fitting that we turn our attention to second-act openers. These songs often have to return the audience to the world of the show quickly and recast the spell the first act had woven. So, how do you do that? One answer is to give them a song and dance for the ages: this...
Aug 1, 2024
We conclude our 100th episode spectacular with 5 more songs that make us love the American musical. As a reminder, please email or message us with the 5 songs you would choose so we can make a Spotify playlist to share with everyone!
STOP READING to avoid getting spoiled for what's on this episode.
All clips are from,...
Jul 15, 2024
Yes, there are now 100 episodes of Shannon in New York City and Erik in Prague discussing the American Musical. To celebrate, we decided to each compile a list of 5 songs that, for us, represent what makes the musical the wonderful art form it is. The musical can do things that nothing else -- no other art form -- can...
Jul 1, 2024
We come to the conclusion of our miniseries of anthems, and we've saved one of the best for last. We're talking "I Am What I Am" from La Cage aux Folles, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, which became an anthem for LGBTQ Pride almost as soon as it was first sung in 1983.
All clips are from 2016's Trailblazer Honors...