OFF 2 BROADWAY

Tara and Stefania have been dying to talk about The Hunger Games: On Stage ever since they survived their trip to the District 2 last summer in London 🔥🏹

Join us as they enter the arena and unpack their theme park experience in Panem -- from moving seats and audience participation to iconic scenes and theatrical illusions.

The tributes are ready -- may the odds be ever in your favour.

Wax on, wax off… but does The Karate Kid musical pack a punch?🥋 This week, Tara and Stefania break down what worked, what surprised us, and whether this stage adaptation earns its black belt or needs a little more training. 👊

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"Good For You" - Smash (Cast Version)

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This week, Tara and Stefania tell you whether they’re fallin’ for Hell’s Kitchen. Join us as they state their mind on choreography, set design and stylized vocals in the Alicia Keys jukebox musical!

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"No One" - Hell's Kitchen (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Kaleidoscope" - Hell's Kitchen (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Girl On Fire" - Hell's Kitchen (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Heartburn" - Hell's Kitchen (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Fallin'" - Hell's Kitchen (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Empire State of Mind" - Hell's Kitchen (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

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Exciting things are happening in our city this season! Tara and Stefania are here with a roundup of the shows you won’t want to miss.

September is upon us, which means it's time for our Broadway season preview! Tara and Stefania discuss the new musicals and revivals rumoured to be hitting the stage in 2027. Join us!

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"Hold Me, Bat Boy" - New York City Center (Cast Recording)

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From its pre-Broadway beginnings to its West End debut, Tara and Stefania are stepping onto the runway to discuss The Devil Wears Prada! They get into budget, spectacles, book choices, and a change in tone Miranda would not approve.

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"I Only Love You For Your Body" - The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical

"Bon Voyage" - The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical

"Dress Your Way Up" - The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical

"Who's She" - The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical

"City of Dreams" - The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical

"Honey Sweet" - Goddess: The Musical (Nights in Mombasa)

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It's time for another edition of Off 2 Stratford! This year, we caught the festival's renditions of Othello and Guys & Dolls. Join Tara and Stefania for show reviews, their favourite scenes, and programming rumours for next season.

Meet you in the car!

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"Luck Be a Lady" - Guys and Dolls (New Broadway Cast Recording 1992)

"Adelaide's Lament" - Guys and Dolls (New Broadway Cast Recording 1992)

"Sit Down You're Rocking The Boat" - Stratford Festival 2026 (Youtube)

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Back from our trip to the West End, we truly can’t think about anything else except this bear from Peru.

Tara and Stefania break down the award-winning new musical, highlighting the nostalgia, wonder, and spectacle that makes this show so special.

Join us on this wonderful adventure as we talk about Paddington: The Musical!

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"The Explorer & The Bear" - Paddington The Musical (Original Cast Recording)

"Marmalade" - Paddington The Musical (Original Cast Recording)

"The Rhythm Of London" - Paddington The Musical (Original Cast Recording)

"Hard Stare" - Paddington The Musical (Original Cast Recording)

"One of Us" - Paddington The Musical (Original Cast Recording)

"In The Air Tonight / Why Can't We Live Together" - The Live Aid Musical - Original Cast Recording

"How To Write A Song Without You" (Pop Version) - Power Ballad

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Tara and Stefania have returned from across the pond and are ready to report on their West End adventures! Tune in to hear what they saw, what they paid, and what they recommend on the UK theatre scene.

If West End theatre is calling your name, consider this your cue!🇬🇧

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"A Summer in Ohio (Live at the London Palladium)" - The Last Five Years (25th Anniversary Live at the London Palladium)

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We felt so lucky to experience Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, an authentic interpretation of the beloved musical. Tara and Stefania break down the iconic opening number, the actors' journeys to learning Yiddish, and the magic behind a universal familial story.

Join us in Anatevka!

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“Traditsye” - Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish (With English Supertitles) 2018 Cast Recording

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It's time for another "Way Back When", this time throwing it back to 2006! At the 60th annual Tony awards, they opted for no host, instead having a collection of 60 stars to present the night's awards. Tara and Stefania recollect the best new musical nominees of the night, drawing parallels to the current season 20 years later -- join us!

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"It's Your Wedding Day" - The Wedding Singer (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Pop" - The Wedding Singer (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Someday" - The Wedding Singer (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Push Da Button" - The Colour Purple (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"What About Love" - The Colour Purple (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"I'm Here" - The Colour Purple (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Show Off" - The Drowsy Chaperone (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

Act 1 Finale - The Drowsy Chaperone (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Who Loves You" - Jersey Boys (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" - Jersey Boys (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Time and Place" - Picnic at the Hanging Rock (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording)

"Get Up and Go" - In Pieces: a New Musical (Highlights) [Deluxe Edition]

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Kinky Boots holds a special place in our hearts, as part of the origin story of Tara and Stefania’s friendship. Listen as they break down the iconic original

Toronto cast, multiple Tony accolades and why this is not just another ‘man in a dress’ musical.

Join our kinky revolution and lemme hear you say yeah!!

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"The History of Wrong Guys" - Kinky Boots (Original 2013 Broadway Cast)

"Soul of a Man" - Kinky Boots (Original 2013 Broadway Cast)

"Everybody Say Yeah" - Kinky Boots (Original 2013 Broadway Cast)

"Step One" - Kinky Boots (Original 2013 Broadway Cast)

"Land of Lola" - Kinky Boots (Original 2013 Broadway Cast)

"Wild (feat. Patrick Wilson)" - The Lost Boys: The Santa Clara Sessions

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Tara and Stefania are back with part two of the Tony reactions, as they break down the technical categories and best musical award winners. Join them as they speculate musical medley performances, P!nk's hosting gimmicks, and potential EGOT winners!

Our favourite time of the year is upon us! Join us again as Tara and Stefania break down this year's Tony nominations, with part one dedicated to the performances.

We're talking about snubs, the most obvious categories, and the accountant deep dive into how the voting process works. Hop in!

This week, Tara and Stefania take a detour back in the archives to watch Schmigadoon! They break down Season 1 of the show, comparing their takes to news from the Broadway adaptation, discussing the target audience, classic musical theatre tropes, and potential for re-watchability.

Escape with us into the magic!

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"Schmigadoon! " - Schmigadoon! (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)

"Tribulation" - Schmigadoon! (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)

"How We Change/Finale" - Schmigadoon! (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)

"Suddenly" - Schmigadoon! (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)

"You're Lost" - Queens of the Summer Hotel - Aimee Mann

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Tara and Stefania head back to the jazz-age prohibition era to unpack Some Like It Hot on its North American tour. From “boundary-pushing” claims to tap dancing tracks and the man-in-a-dress trope - join us as we dive into this Tony award winning musical!

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"Let's Be Bad" - Some Like it Hot (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Fly, Mariposa, Fly" - Some Like it Hot (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Ride Out The Storm" - Some Like it Hot (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Defying Gravity" - Swankified Stairwell Sessions

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The corn fields of the midwest have made their way to Toronto, as Tara and Stefania share their thoughts on Shucked! From contrasts to the Broadway production to the catchy country-inspired music, you butter believe we cover it all. Join us to chat about this a-maize-ing musical 🌽

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"Independently Owned" - Shucked (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Somebody Will" - Shucked (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Corn" - Shucked (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Friends" - Shucked (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Nobody's Side" - (CHESS the Musical) - Single

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We’re SO thrilled to host the founders and creative team behind Shifting Ground Collective! Joshua, Colette, and Shannon share their diverse paths into theatre, the Merrily inspiration behind their company’s name, and why producing musicals feels like the ultimate playground.

Theatre kids, this one's for you! 🎭

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"Dress Your Way Up" - The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical (Original West End Cast Recording)

"I Love You Song" - Cast of Spelling Bee (Broadway.com)

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We are thrilled to finally have the impossibly charming George Krissa join us on the podcast! Tara and Stefania chat with our newest Shakespeare about his streak of successful shows, celebrating Canadian artistry and the benefits of settling into a long show run.

Hello, darling! This week, we're heading back to high school to talk about Kimberly Akimbo! Tara and Stefania discuss this both heartwarming and heartbreaking musical, highlighting changes from the New York production, actor-specific writing, and our favourite plot holes that are never addressed. Hop in, join us on this great adventure!

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"Better" - Kimberly Akimbo (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Father Time" - Kimberly Akimbo (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Anagram" - Kimberly Akimbo (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Great Adventure" - Kimberly Akimbo (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"Skater Planet (Reprise)" - Kimberly Akimbo (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

"This Time" - Kimberly Akimbo (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

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