Theatre Geeks Anonymous Podcast by Ebony Vines and Pamela Shandrow
A theatre podcast about Broadway flops, scandals and new work.
All Episodes
Episode 119: Intermissionsode - Crossover Episode with Creative Turn with Burton Miller
On this Intermissionsode of Theatre Geeks Anonymous, Pamela and Ebony talk with Burton Miller on his podcast, Creative Turn. They begin the episode by talking about what shows they've all seen, the upcoming shows they are excited about, and what Burton has seen regionally in his hometown.
LERNER & LOEWE and SONDHEIM documentaries
Ebony and Pamela watched THE BROADWAY OF LERNER & LOEWE (1962) and SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH STEPHEN, two documentaries about the history of musical theatre. It's a slight departure from what we normally produce, but we think you'll love it!
Episode 117: LONE STAR LOVE
Pamela shares some juicy tidbits about the rise and fall of Lone Star Love. Scandal and celebrities abound...
Episode 115: ZENDA
Come on, this podcast isn't about novels...its about BROADWAY! But as Pamela likes to say, A good story is a good story, is a good story!". And this story was first told in the form of a novel.
Episode 114: Memorial For Chita Rivera and Angela Lansbury
Ebony and Pamela eulogize the life and accomplishments of these remarkable ladies of stage and screen. They were incredible, and have left a black hole in their wake!
**REPOST** Episode 35: PRETTYBELLE
GEEKS...we have a special guest this episode! His name is Robby, and he's really funny, and cool, and he really likes theatre. And yes folks, you heard that book title correctly! Yowsers!
Episode 113: TRUCKLOAD
Ebony pulls this double wide story right into the gas station of our collective minds! It's a truck metaphor...or is that a semi-truck metaphor?...ha! But Pamela, why?! You all knew what you were getting yourselves into when you opened the podcast app, and clicked on mine and Ebony's cartoon faces.
Episode 112: DUDE (THE HIGHWAY LIFE)
Pamela drowns the listener in details on this episode about Dude (the Highway Life), written by the same creative team who brought us Hair. Though that's where any comparisons may stop. This is a part of our Adela Holzer series, so make sure to listen to Episode 111 beforehand, to make sure you're all caught up!
Episode 111: Adela Holzer - From Broadway Angel to Mistress of Manipulation
Ebony tells the story of Adela Holzer the lead Producer of the notorious musical Senator Joe. Adela Holzer became a fascinating character after we completed our episode of Senator Joe during the first season of the podcast.
**REPOST** Episode 20: SENATOR JOE
Ebony details a musical based on Senator Joe McCarthy...Don't worry, Pamela was as confused as you probably are. It'll be fun though!
Episode 110: Filmed Live Musicals/TGA Crossover Episode with Luisa Lyons
On this episode we crossover with Luisa Lyon's podcast Filmed Live Musicals and discuss the short-lived shows Show Girl, Allegiance and At The Drop of Another Hat. On Filmed Live Musicals, Luisa chats with the people that created the recorded live musicals we have all enjoyed over the years.
Episode 109: New Works Series: "Hereville: A New Jewish Musical" An Interview with Lyricist/Book Writer Robby Sandler and Composer Lizzie Hagstedt
Ebony and Pamela discuss the journey of the new musical Hereville: A New Jewish Musical with the Lyricist and Book Writer Robby Sandler and the show's Composer Lizzie Hagstedt. Their musical is having its first public reading in New York City on November 9, 2023 at 6:30pm at the Center for Jewish History.
Episode 108: TWO BY TWO
Pamela shares the story of Two by Two and how a very famous Actor changed the show's ending....without permission.
Episode 107: HOME SWEET HOMER
Yul Brynner stars in Home Sweet Homer, but is that the only reason audiences came to see it? I mean, you all know how our podcast works, so you can probably guess...
Intermission No. 47
Ebony and Pamela discuss what they're excited about this upcoming Broadway season (Fall 2023). What are you most excited to see?!
Intermission No. 46
**SPOILER ALERT**: Pamela reveals a LOT about Parade, so if you want to wait to hear the details, come and listen later!! So...we're gonna mention some closings in this episode. Both Broadway shows, and some regional theatres. Let's discuss.
**REPOST** Episode No. 44: THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW
Geeks!! Ebony and I are getting technology down while we continue to record our episodes via Zoom. It'll only get better and better;-) This episode continues to celebrate diversity in theatre with this play, written by Lorraine Hansberry.
**REPOST** Episode No. 29: PARADE
In this episode Pamela and Ebony discuss the beloved JRB musical that highlights prejudice and injustice our society and how the criminal system let down a kind man who was innocent in this tragic true story set to beautiful music.
Intermission No. 45: Tony Awards Nominations 2023
Ebony and Pamela share all the good, the bad, and the boring (at least according to Pamela). Join us for this LOOOOOONNNNNGGG episode to discuss the nominations for this season's Tony Awards. Let us know who you're rooting for.
Theatre Geeks Anonymous Presents - Outrageous Fortune: A "Kind of Official" Slings & Arrows Podcast
We kick off with Bob Martin, one of the writers, who also makes a memorable appearance as an actor in the show to deliver one of Shakespeare's most famous speeches. We talk about writing, mentorship, and how the making of Slings and Arrows dovetailed with one of his other works, the Tony Award-winning The Drowsy Chaperone.
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