Theatre Geeks Anonymous Podcast by Ebony Vines and Pamela Shandrow
A theatre podcast about Broadway flops, scandals and new work.
All Episodes
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.
Intermission No. 44
Ebony and Pamela talk about the exciting new shows coming this 23-24 season! We obviously can't list them all, so if there's a show you want us to mention in another episode, drop us an email! TGABway@gmail.com.
Intermission No. 43
We've been very vocal about the 'isms' that are rampant in this world, and more specifically in theatre. This episode will discuss that again as it relates to anti-semitism, the erasure of our history, and the damage it can do.
Episode 106: VIOLET
Jenine Tesori is the queen...prove me wrong! Pamela describes in detail why this is so, and gushes to Ebony about how much she loves this show!
Episode 107: CELEBRATION
So, apparently, Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, who famously wrote The Fantastiks, also created this lovely musical. Ebony dives down the rabbit hole on this one...and she does not disappoint!
Intermission No. 42
There are a bunch more shows we weren't able to fit into this episode, but Ebony and Pamela will discuss some of the most disappointing, and exciting! Get ready...
Episode 105: DANCE A LITTLE CLOSER
Ebony drops the deets on this show, which from all outward appearance, should have been successful. But, as you know, we wouldn't be discussing it otherwise.
Episode 104: New Works Series: DODI & DIANA
Colt Coeur's 15th world premiere! It’s August 2022 at the Hotel Ritz Paris – exactly 25 years after the Car Accident. With their marriage at a crossroads, one couple’s intense and steamy tête-à -têtes unravel into something unexpected - a simmering interrogation of what makes a relationship work.
Episode 103: THE FIELDS OF AMBROSIA
It seems that feminism is coloring a lot of what Pamela perceives lately. And Ebony is always along for that kind of ride! This musical, performed in the mid 90's, gave us loads to talk about.
Episode 102: ONE NIGHT STAND
It's an OG episode, Geeks! Ebony enchants us with the musings of her research into One Night Stand. I think we might have keep doing episodes of shows from the 80's...there are so many!!
Intermission No. 41
My goodness, where should we start? Well...there's new works, shows we're excited about, and a little petty revenge from Lin Manuel and his LLC!!
Intermission No. 40
Ebony and Pamela don't have much trouble coming up with Broadway related topics to gab about. But here's the thing...the gos is HOT right now...steaming!
Episode 101: MUSICAL CHAIRS
Pamela attempts to discuss this musical from 1980, but we'll be honest...wikipedia was not our friend this time. Thank goodness for fellow theatre lovers/theatre historians! Musical Chairs was dubbed the worst musical of the 1979-80 Broadway season, lets find out why.
Intermission No 39: What's coming, what's going?!
Broadway has been hit or miss since the pandemic. Ebony and Pamela discuss what is closing, or has closed, and what they're excited about thats coming up.
Episode 100: New Works Series: THE SHOW MUST GO ON
The Show Must Go On follows the productions of The Phantom of the Opera and Cats in South Korea during the early days of the pandemic. When art and entertainment was the most important thing to the isolated and quarantined, but ideas were slow as to how to bring it to the masses safely.
Episode 99: PERSONALS
Brought to you by the creators of Friends... so it must have been successful. So then why are we doing an episode about it...hmmmm?
Episode 98: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR with Morgan James
Ebony and Pamela interview Morgan James about her new Jesus Christ Superstar Highlights album featuring an all-female cast. The album is available on all streaming services now.
Episode 97: STARMITES
It may sound like a disease Rainbow Brite is plagued by, but NO, my friends...it is so much more! Ebony delights us in her retelling of this Fantasy flop.
Episode 96: LUCKY STIFF
Theres nothing more Pamela loves than a comedy, murder mystery, and show with dogs all rolled into one. And, of course, Mary Testa!
Episode 95: SMILE
Broadway was slightly disappointing in the 1980's. Pamela goes into detail on why perhaps Smile was just one of the shows that disappointed.
EPISODE 94: Behind The Stage: URINETOWN w/ NY Fringe Director Joe McDonnell
Ebony and Pamela have Joe McDonnell join their podcast this week to gossip about the very early stages of Urinetown: The Musical, as well as some scandalous happenings later on in it's run!
Intermission No. 38 (Is Broadway Back?, Part 2?
Ebony and Pamela have been querying about whether Broadway is back in a good way or playing the same old game. We chat about that again in this episode, but also talk about 14 shows that are going into previews this month!
Episode 93. LENNON
Pamela talks all about this jukebox bio-musical featuring John Lennon. Theres some controversy, but it's a fun ride!
Episode 92: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE
Ebony delves into Jimmy Buffett's love of and for musical theatre. He loves it so much, he wanted to be a part of it, and now he is!
Episode 91: GOOD VIBRATIONS
The Beach Boys have a musical featuring their music, but maybe lacking in their incredible storytelling abilities.
Episode 90: SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL
From ducking to diva, this musical tells the story of Donna Summer's final performance...her Last Dance you could say. See what I did there?
Episode 89. New Works Series: UPROOTED: THE JOURNEY OF JAZZ DANCE
Ebony and Pamela pick the brains of three of the creative team for the new documentary on HBO Max, called Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance. We learn the whys, and the hows from the people who were there!
Intermission 37: A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim
Please join us in celebrating the life and creations of Stephen Sondheim. He's an incredible talent, who has inspired so many, and will continue to do so. Stephen Joshua Sondheim. March 22, 1930 - November 26, 2021.
Intermission 36: Broadway is back! But, is it better?
In this episode, Pamela and Ebony discuss the return of Broadway, what makes them apprehensive about their hope for change and what reinforces it. Cited articles include: https://www.cbs.com/shows/tony_awards/ Tony Awards: US TV audience slumps to all-time low.
Episode 86: GHOST
Pamela explains to Ebony the backstory of Ghost the musical, adapted from the Academy Award winning film.
Episode 85: DISASTER!
We're doing another musical for you Rentheads. Adam Pascal is our focus for this musical which came from the wonderful mind of Seth Rudetsky. Since the second season of Smash provided us with more Rent references than we ever needed, we thought we'd give you a more fun reference!
Episode 84: THE LITTLE PRINCE AND THE AVIATOR
We're doing a throwback for you Rentheads. Anthony Rapp's first musical, "The Little Prince". Since the second season of Smash provided us with more Rent references than we ever needed, we thought we'd give you one you didn't know you needed.
Episode 83: SMASH Season 2, Episode 17
Ebony and Pamela discuss the Smash Big Finish and how they feel about those final shots of the show.
Episode 82: SMASH Season 2, Episode 16
Ebony and Pamela discuss Episode 16 of Smash Season 2 and the Tony nominations for Bombshell and Hitlist.
Episode 81: SMASH Season 2, Episode 15
Ebony and Pamela discuss Episode 15 of Smash Season 2 and their feelings on nearing the end of the show.
Episode 80: SMASH Season 2, Episode 14
Ebony and Pamela discuss episode 14 of Smash Season 2.
Episode 79: SMASH Season 2, Episode 13
Pamela and Ebony discuss the episode of Smash with the most dramatic ending. And more on how that one musical, you know the one, looms large over this Season.
Episode 78: SMASH Season 2; Episode 12
Ebony and Pamela discuss the episode of Smash NBC wherein Jimmy flies off the handle....again. And revel in the beautiful sounds of Leslie Odom Jr's voice.
Episode 77: I WISH THAT MY LIFE WERE LIKE A MUSICAL
Cast member Charlotte O'Rouke, Writer Alexander S Bermange and Director/Choreographer Chris Whittacker discuss I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical and its road for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to the Kings Head Theater.
Episode 76: Musical Misfires: An Interview with Author Mark A. Robinson
Ebony and Pamela sit down with book author Mark Robinson to talk about their favorite musical misfires. Parade, Sweet Smell of Success, Shuffle Along (2016) & The Scottsboro Boys to name a few.
Intermission 35: Why Everyone Should Stand-up Against Abuse of Power
Pamela and Ebony discuss abuse of power and why they believe in the power of the people. We also list names of visionary leaders that we want everyone to check out and support.
Episode 75: SMASH Season 2 Episode 11
Pamela and Ebony discuss "The Dress Rehearsal" episode of Smash where mistakes turn into major career choices. Ivy accidentally....at first disrobes, Tom struggles to lead and Derek continues to be terrible.
Episode 74: SMASH Season 2 Episode 10
Pamela and Ebony discuss "The Surprise Party" episode of Smash where people try to act professional but miss the boat.
Episode 73: SMASH Season 2 Episode 9
Ebony and Pamela discuss the conflicts and misunderstandings that take place on "The Parents" episode of Smash. As usual, parents try to speak sense to their children and the children don't listen.
Episode 71: SMASH Season 2 Episode 7
In this episode Pamela and Ebony talk about how much the men of Smash get on their nerves...again.
Episode 72: SMASH Season 2 Episode 8
In this episode Pamela and Ebony discuss the Bombshell/Hit List differences in bells & whistles from Off-Broadway to Broadway.
Episode 70: SMASH Season 2 Episode 6
Pamela and Ebony discuss Megan Hilty killing it and Katherine McPhee following the work that spoke to her, but also the horrific wig Derek gave her in a vision and why men's egos ruin the party...again.
Episode 69: SMASH Season 2 Episode 5
Pamela and Ebony discuss Sean Hayes' character and how one man can bring down a whole show on stage or behind it if they let their egos run wild enough.
Episode 68: SMASH Season 2 Episode 4
Pamela and Ebony discuss the next phase of the new musical, Hit List and why Jerry doesn't understand empathy or love. The girls get feisty as usual and have strong feelings about the implausibility of the JHud concert at the end of the episode.
Episode 67: SMASH Season 2 Episode 3
Pamela and Ebony discuss how Hit List got its name and if Smash Season 2 showrunner Joshua Safran went overboard with the Rent references. Spoiler Alert: He definitely did!
Episode 66: SMASH Season 2 Episode 2
Jimmy doesn't want anyone to listen to the musical he wrote with Kyle and we're kind of sick of being beat over the head with the Derekness and Rentness of it all on this episode of Smash Season 2.
Episode 65: SMASH Season 2 Episode 1
Wow! Theres no gentle re-entry here... they just get right back to business. Season 2, episode 1, here we go. Also...we discovered that if you watch it on the Amazon prime app, there are fewer commercials.
Episode 65: TUCK EVERLASTING
If given the opportunity to drink from the fountain of youth...would you do it? "Whoa, Pamela...that's deep! I just came here to listen to Broadway flop stories." Did you, Geeks? Did you?
Episode 64: BIG FISH
Tall tales are, like, the original theatre, right?! So this show should TOTALLY work...
Special Episode No. 63: Interview with Michael Reidel
GEEKS! What an honor to sit down with (digital speaking) a Broadway theatre critic we've been listening to, and reading for what seems like forever. It was definitely daunting at first, but Mr. Riedel is just a theatre geek...like us!
Episode 62: THE FIRST
I'll be honest...that title doesn't give me Broadway vibes. It's a pretty awesome story about Jackie Robinson, though! Even if it does mesh together two things that don't seem a likely pair. What am I referring to? Um...baseball and musical theatre, of course.
Episode 61: HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME
As relevant today as it was in the early 90's...Tupac was a genius when it came to writing lyrics! So why, why, why did this Broadway show flop. You may be familiar with the actual reason, but we are going to discuss it all.
Intermission 34: As The 2020 Thanksgiving Parade Passes By
On this episode of Theatre Geeks Anonymous, Ebony and Pamela discuss what they're cooking up for their first Thanksgiving each making their own turkeys, because COVID, their favorite Thanksgiving side dishes and some of the most memorable Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon fails.
Episode 60: MARILYN: AN AMERICAN FABLE
Marilyn: An American Fable opened on Broadway on November 20, 1983 at the Minskoff Theatre, and closed on December 3, 1983 after only seventeen performances and 34 previews. wanna find out why?
Episode 59: PLATINUM, THE MUSICAL
Platinum, the Musical centers on Lila Halliday, a star of 1940s and 1950s movie musicals who is attempting a comeback. In the process, she falls for a younger rock star! Big names (at first), amazing performances, and yet...
Intermission 33: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom film teaser, 2020 Tony Awards show speculation and more
In this Intermission-sode of Theatre Geeks Anonymous, Pamela and Ebony discuss the teaser for the new Netflix film adaptation of August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and what the 2020 Tony Awards show could look like in this new digital realm we find ourselves.
Intermission 32: Bonus Smash Season 1 Finale Reaction Content
In this Intermission-sode Ebony and her friends Sarah D'imperio, Dava White and Megan Petersen chat about their reactions to the Season 1 finale of Smash just after watching it together. Beware! There are Season 2 spoilers!!
Episode 58: SMASH Season 1 Episode 15
Here we go, Geeks! The finale of season 1...the moment we've been lead to has arrived, and it does NOT disappoint.
Intermission 31: 2020 Tony Award Nominations
The Intermission-sode where Ebony and Pamela discuss the Tony Award Nominations, what shows they've seen, the nominees they are most excited about, surprises and snubs. They also discuss how and why doing the Tony Awards during a pandemic can give this world a little sunshine, laughter and hope.
Episode 57: SMASH Season 1: Episodes 13 & 14 Part 2
In the previous episode Ebony and Pamela discussed episode thirteen of Smash Season One, but they had so many feelings they couldn't all be contained in one episode. Do you know what that means? You get two episodes for the price of one!
Episode 56: SMASH Season 1 Episode 13 & 14 Part 1
Boy, oh boy! We're following the cast and crew to Boston for the opening of Bombshell in previews. Believe me when i tell you that isn't the only drama going on...far from it! That's episode 13 though, surely in episode 14 they get theirs acts together?!
Episode 55: SMASH Season 1 Episode 11 & 12
In episodes 11 and 12, buckle up! I mean...what is happening? Relationships are starting, relationships are ending, relationships may be mending. Then you have weird collusions. Then top it all off with a full cast Bollywood number!!
Episode 54: SMASH Season 1 Episode 9 & 10
We start to see some major fall out from various characters in episode 9 & 10.
Episode 53: SMASH Season 1 Episode 7 & 8
There are some very telling lead ups in these two episodes. I have a feeling the fall out will be coming soon.
Episode 52: SMASH Season 1 Episode 6
Oh, my dear Geeks! Smash producers have taken away our training wheels...we are IN IT! But Ebony and I have some words of caution you won't want to miss.
TGA Big Announcement!
The Broadway Podcast Network has made it their mission to gather together all the theatre related podcasts into one location, and guess what?! Theatre Geeks Anonymous is their newest addition!
Intermission No. 30: 2020 Tony Awards Eligibility
Pamela and Ebony chat about what shows are eligible for the 2020 Tony Awards nominations, what they saw before the shutdown and what they're excited about!
Episode 51: SMASH Season 1 Episode 5
I'm not gonna lie, Geeks...this episode has shifted things for me (Pamela), and now I'm fully invested! Lets tear down the patriarchy! What do you think? As always, you can watch for free along with us by downloading the NBC app or on Amazon Prime!
Episode 50: SMASH Season 1 Episode 4
Hi Geeks! We are going to chat about Smash Season1 episode 4 today and you can follow along with us on the NBC app or Amazon Prime to watch for free!
Episode 49: SMASH Season 1: Episode 3
It's SahMASH! No flops, scandals, or new works here... Just a cult favorite loaded with Broadway faces!
Episode 48: SMASH Season 1: Episode 2
SaaaaaaAAAAAAAAMASH! Season 1 Episode 2...Make sure to watch first, otherwise the spoilers are on you:) You can watch along with us for free on the NBC app!
Episode 47: SMASH Pilot Episode: 1
GEEKS!!! Ebony and I have taken a bit of a departure from our normal fare. We are going to be podcasting about the Broadway centric flop of a TV show...Smash! If you want to watch along, you can view all the episodes FOR FREE on the NBC app.
Intermission No. 29
Broadway stats, Hamilton, and actors nightmares...this episode has it all!
Episode 46: SIGNIFICANT OTHER
Geeks! In celebration of Pride Month, Ebony is talking about a play that tells a story we don't see often enough on Broadway. Enjoy!
Episode 45: TABOO
In recognition of Pride Month, Pamela is telling the story of a musical that was a historical breakthrough, but didn't get it's due on the stage. Enjoy, my Geeks...and Happy Pride!
Intermission No. 28: The Drama Desks And The Antonyos
Ebony and Pamela share the winners of these awards shows...but really mostly Ebony! It's like she doesn't sleep. She knows everything!
Special Episode No. 43: Racism In Theater
This is a very special episode. Its a bit of departure from our normal content, but it speaks to an underlying issue that needs to be brought to light! Ebony does a historical breakdown of some of the origins of American Theater and how we got to this pivotal moment in history.
Episode 42: CENSORED SCENES FROM KING KONG
A censored King Kong musical starring Carrie Fisher?! Who knew?! This one's a doozy!
Intermission No. 27
Hi Geeks! Stuff is weird and crazy right now, so here's a dose of fun. I hope you're doing well, and staying healthy!
Intermission No. 26
Merry Holidays, Geeks!! Here's a new intermission-sode about corrections, omitions and theatrical current events!
A Tribute to Harold Prince
Harold Prince has left an indelible mark on theatre as a whole. He will be greatly missed, while becoming stardust in our community!
Episode 41: HIGH FIDELITY
On this episode Ebony takes us through the story of the musical about the movie about the book, High Fidelity.
Episode 40: THE PIRATE QUEEN
Oh boy! Buckle up for this one...Stephanie J. Block as a notorious pirate? Yes, please! Enjoy!
Intermission No. 25
First of all, I apologize for the sound issues...at some point, I will remain very loud, while Ebony gets very soft...sorry in advance! But we're excited to share with you what we're looking forward to and what we've seen!
Intermission No. 24
We're back...and since we haven't done an episode in a while, we have LOADS to talk about!
Episode 39: BERNADETTE
Ebony and I have another amazing show for you today! True, this wasn't exactly a BROADWAY flop, but the story was so good...well...you can judge for yourself.
Intermission No. 23
A little late, but better than never! Ebony and Pamela are chatting about...wait for it... THE TONY'S!!!!!
Episode 38: INTO THE LIGHT
Geeks! There have been a lot of musicals with religious themes, and quite a few of them have been very successful...THIS...is not one of them. But its fun to hear about it!
Intermission Episode 22
Lots of shows were discussed in this episode...as long as you can listen past our convo about how tired Pamela was...!
New Works Series: Episode 3
Geeks! We have two more amazingly kick butt women to talk to in this episode. Maria Baratta and Sara Benjamin are funny, smart, and incredibly talented! They will be performing in a show Ebony is producing called The Women's Cycle, here in NYC in July 2019.
Intermission No. 21
We have Madeline Smith with us again for a quaint chat about which women in theatre have inspired us! Our answers are in the episode, but we'd LOVE to hear from all you Geeks as well.
New Works Series: Episode 2
Ebony and I are privileged to sit down with a fabulous lady musical director, Madeline Smith. She tells us about her dreams, how she started, and what the future may hold!
New Works Series: Episode 1
Remember how we used to say that TGA was about Broadway flops, scandals, and new works? Well, we've chatted about flops. We've discussed some scandals! Guess what we're gonna throw at you next?!
Episode 37: Spidey...Turn on the Light! PART 2
And now, the conclusion of Spidey, turn on the light please! Part 2. So many injuries...
Episode 36: Spidey...Turn on the Light! PART 1
Hey Geeks! So...this is a first. We have a two-parter! We just had so much to talk about, and didn't want to overwhelm you. now sit back, relax, and enjoy part 1 of Spidey...Turn on the light, please!
Intermission No. 20
It has been a minute! Now that we're all (safely?) past the holidays, Ebony and I are in full recording mode again. Enjoy this most recent Intermission-sode...on us!
Intermission No. 19
Pamela and Ebony talk about this week's current theatrical events and how they feel about them.
TGA/BTC Crossover Episode
You guys!!! That's right, we ganged up with Rob from Behind the Curtain (Kevin went camping...) to discuss all things theatre. And some other stuff as well. You're welcome!
Intermission No. 17
We're back after a long hiatus, and in this episode we talk only about how much we loved, listened to, and were inspired by Theatre Talk on PBS!
Intermission No. 16
SURPRISE!!!!!!!! That's right...another Intermission-sode!
Intermission No. 15
LIES!!! I told you last week was the season finale, but HA HA...it wasn't! Enjoy your Intermission-sode.
Episode 34: DEAR WORLD
Angela Lansbury, everyone... That is all.
Episode 33: WORKING
Hi Geeks! I hope you enjoy this a teaspoon as much as I did during editing...(I laughed a lot!) Ebony tells the story about a musical written by Stephen Schwartz that is about us regular folks living our lives. Mr. Schwartz regards this as his favorite show he's written.
Intermission No. 14
Why NOT have another episode dedicated to the 2018 Tony Awards?!
Episode 32: RAGS
Geeks...I'll be honest. The dogs take a LOT of focus in this episode. They are very annoying, and I have had words with them!
Anniversary Intermission Episode
This was one very large tangent, that started out as a recap before the long awaited 2018 Tony Awards...then we didn't really talk about the Tony's at all...Enjoy!
Intermission No. 13
Geeks! This is the longest intermission in the history of Broadway...
Intermission No. 12
Recently, Ebony and I were told that Intermission-sodes were someone's favorite... I'm just gonna leave that there!
Episode 31: A DOLL'S LIFE
This was an exciting story. You could tell Pamela REEEEAAALLLLY liked telling it! Did you know there was an in-between story of A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 1 and A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2, told in musical form? The critics didn't think it was all that great.
Intermission No. 11
Eb and Drow (Ebony and Pamela) chew the fat once more in this condensed version of what is going on currently in the theatre world! "I gave us those nicknames, aren't they cute?!" -Pamela.
Episode 30: A TIME FOR SINGING
Ebony details A TIME FOR SINGING in it's rise to Broadway, and fairly quick downfall. It may have been ahead of it's time. What do you think?
Intermission No. 10
Pamela and Ebony gleefully discuss this weeks theatrical news.
Intermission No. 9
Pamela and Ebony gabbed, and chatted, about all the theatrical news this week!!!
Episode 28: SCANDALOUS
Ebony delves into the story of the woman who has a musical based on her life and adventures...Aimee Semple-McPherson! The musical: Scandalous.
Intermission No. 8
Oh, Geeks! We talk about SOOOOO much!
Episode 27: INTERVIEW WITH BRUCE YEKO, BROADWAY CAST RECORDING PRODUCER
GEEKS! This is a bit of a departure from our normal fare, but we thought you'd love an opportunity to hear from someone who has been connected to Broadway for as long as this man has. Bruce Yeko has been recording Broadway cast albums since 1976...his biggest claim to fame?...they were all flops!
Episode 26: SCOTTSBORO BOYS
Sorry geeks Ebony and I went a bit heavy for our material this week. Bear with us though, musical theatre and politics can come together and work...we just have to believe! *Theres a weird whining sound underneath us...not enough to drive you insane though!
Intermission No. 7
On this Intermission-sode we tackle what we're excited about in the 2018-2019 season and the week's events and news in the theater community.
Episode 25: SHUFFLE ALONG
First full episode of Season 3!!!!! Neither of us can even believe it, but we've put aside our astonishment to tell you all about a musical based on a musical that is RICH in musical theatre history, as well as black history! Happy February, everybody.
Intermission No. 6?...yeah, 6!
Welcome to Season 3 of TGA!!! This is an intermission-sode devoted to Broadway current events, such as whether or not Laura Osnes and Tony Yazbeck will be in Crazy For You next season...we're all biting our collective fingernails...eeeee!
Episode 24: WILD PARTY DUEL
Ebony and Pamela square off yet again, when they describe in glorious detail the two THE WILD PARTIES!
Episode 23: RAGGEDY ANN
Pamela and Ebony reminisce about one of their childhood favorites...that was made into a Broadway musical!
Episode 22: THE RED SHOES
Ebony dances around the ins and outs of putting up a Broadway show based on a movie, based on a book.
Intermission No. 5
Intermission No. 5 by Theatre Geeks Anonymous.
Episode 21: BLOODY, BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON
What do punk rock and politics have to do with musical theatre?! Well, you're about to find out...
Intermission No. 4
Do you know what? I don't even remember all the juicy tidbits we talked about... I guess you'll have to listen to find out.
Episode 19: ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Pamela describes in delicious detail, all about everyone in the entire world's favorite (*may be a slight exaggeration), Halloween movie/Broadway show.
Episode 18: AMERICAN PSYCHO
Ebony takes us into the disturbing story of American Psycho, and how it became an American musical...see what I did there?!
Intermission No. 3
Ebony and Pamela chat about what's going on in theatre current events. We may even mention feminism...right?!
Episode 17: VAMPIRE DUEL
The first of our Halloween themed episodes for October. Ebony and Pamela face off against each other in a battle of 'Which vampire musical wins Broadway?' To the victor go ALL the spoils!
Episode 16: BONNIE & CLYDE
Hypothetically speaking... what if the stock market just crashed, and you desperately wanted money, so you could move with your boyfriend to Los Angeles to become a movie star? Would the two of you go on a bank robbing/murder spree?!
Episode 15: THE LIFE
Times Square in the 1980's was anything but glamorous, but that didn't stop them from writing a Broadway musical all about it! Pamela is going to let you all in on how that came about...and how it went down.
Intermission No. 2**
Pamela and Ebony gab about current Broadway related events. We talk about Bette Midler's replacement, Broadway closings, some exciting upcoming shows. Mixed in with the good news, is always some bad, we have to speak to that as well.
Episode 14: CRY BABY
Ebony 'tells it' about Cry Baby...the movie and the Broadway show!
Episode 13: LYSISTRATA JONES
Pamela delights with a retelling of the short lived Broadway musical Lysistrata Jones.
Episode 12: BIG
Ebony and Pamela reminisce about the awesome movies of the 80's, while also chattin' it up about the awesome Broadway shows inspired by the awesome movies of the 80's!
Episode 11: REBECCA the Musical
This is it, Ladies and Gentlemen...the show that started it all for Ebony and Pamela! Rebecca the Musical. In this episode, Pamela takes us through all the scandalous details of this musical that never could be.
Episode 10: LEGS DIAMOND
Did you know there was a show called Legs Diamond? Did you know it was based on a real person? Ebony did, and she is gonna tell it!
Episode 9: CAPEMAN
Pamela reveals little known facts about Paul Simon's first and only Broadway show.
Episode 8: LEAP OF FAITH
Ebony tells us about the movie which ultimately led to the making of a musical. It was even made by the same creative team...what could possibly go wrong? Plus so much more...
Intermission No. 1
Our very first mini-episode (though, we're calling them intermissions)! A little Theatre Geek gabfest about various items of the day. Including: Correction regarding Annie 2, Donna Murphy in Hello Dolly, and Charles Isherwood v. NYT. So much to fit into 20 min!
Episode 7: RACHAEL LILY ROSENBLOOM (and don't you ever forget it!)
Pamela regales Ebony with the tale of why you should definitely have a plan before opening on the Broadway...and maybe a leading lady?!
Episode 6: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
Ebony tells Pamela all about Sondheim and Prince's first less than successful show on Broadway. Before Merrily, we expected nothing but winners. Why was this one so different?
Episode 5: Carrie: The Musical
Pamela and Ebony chat about the most notorious Broadway flop of all time. Kill the pig! Kill the pig!
Episode 4: Albert, Bring Back Birdie!
When a very famous Actor yells at the orchestra during previews for a Broadway show while doing his 11'oclock number not even the great Chita Rivera and an Elvis Impersonator can save the sinking ship.
Episode 3: Songs for a Daredevil
On this episode of the Theatre Geeks Anonymous Pamela and Ebony talk about how the road to Broadway was paved with death, lawsuits and Mel Brooks for Kelly the Musical.
Episode 2 - Miss Hannigan's Revenges
On this episode of the Theatre Geeks Anonymous podcast Pamela and Ebony discuss the creation of the Annie sequels, why they never made it to Broadway and a horrifying photo from the Kennedy Center production.
Episode 1: Intro to Geekdom Tony-sode
In this episode of the Theatre Geeks Anonymous podcast, Pamela and Ebony discuss why and how they decided to create this podcast. They will also discuss the 2017 nominees for the Tony Awards and three Broadway shows that were great, but overshadowed by Hamilton, The Wiz and Phantom of the Opera.
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