Best Jordan Rannels Podcasts (2024)

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WORST Broadway Show I've Ever Seen... | A Taylor Swift Crossover on Broadway?! 49:15

2h ago49:15

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It finally happened - Lindsey has seen a terrible show on Broadway. In this episode, we run through the BIG Broadway week: Seeing Heart of Rock N Roll and The Outsiders. In Broadway News, we cover the headline news that a new Romeo & Juliet revival is headed to Broadway with music by Taylor Swift's best friend: Jack Antonoff - also starring Kit Con…

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Wicked Movie Casting Surprise! | There's ANOTHER Gatsby on Broadway?! 56:52

3d ago56:52

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So one Gatsby on Broadway wasn't enough? JOIN THE PATREON: click here Bryn joins this episode as we break down our big Broadway weekend seeing SUFFS the musical! In Broadway news, we kick it off with the Gatsby cast announcement including FTM favorite: Ben Levi Ross. We breakdown The Outsiders opening night reviews and to round out the Broadway New…

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Broadway Hotties: Seeing Aaron Tveit & Jeremy Jordan in One Weekend! 43:35

14d ago43:35

43:35

Did I see Aaron Tveit? Yes. Did I also see Jeremy Jordan? Also, yes. Will I be forever changed? ABSOLUTELY! Friend of the podcast, Alex, joins me on this episode as we recap seeing Sweeney Todd and The Great Gatsby. It is a mega-box office blowout with one show grossing over $3 Million. In Broadway News, Our Town is being revived with a Hollywood-s…

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Episode 69: A Lesser-Trod Interview with Fornad of ArdaCraft 1:11:21

16d ago1:11:21

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Citations: Thank you to Fornad for joining us this month on Athrabeth! Check out these ArdaCraft links: ArdaCraft’s linktree: https://linktr.ee/ardacraft ArdaCraft homepage: https://ardacraft.me/ How to join ArdaCraft: https://ardacraft.me/join/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/qcYBkCmAKZ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Ardacraft You Tube: http…

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A Night Out with Broadway Royalty (Lin Manuel Miranda, Santino Fontana, Joy Woods and MORE) 36:01

17d ago36:01

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BIG NEWS - From the Mezzanine now has a Patreon Channel! Click HERE to become a Broadway Bestie! This episode's after-show chat, Meet Me at the Stagedoor, is already uploaded to Patreon. This week, Lindsey attended AMPLIFY 2024, where she and Bryn shmoozed with Broadway royalty - Jason Robert Brow, J. Harrison Ghee, Joy Woods, Bonnie Milligan, and …

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Andrew Rannells is BACK ON BWAY! | Merrily We Roll Along is not a FLOP (but who's surprised?) 43:03

24d ago43:03

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Let's talk Broadway!! This week, Lindsey recaps seeing Teeth and Kimberly Akimbo, and WOW did both of those shows stick with her - and for very different reasons! In Broadway News, we chat about our Broadway Boyfriend, Andrew Rannells' return to Broadway in Tammy Faye. Next, it is announced that Merrily We Roll Along has officially recouped its Bro…

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Is this Broadway Season DOOMED?! | The Notebook & Water for Elephants Reviews 58:10

1M ago58:10

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Hi Broadway Besties, in this episode Bryn joins as we recap seeing Water for Elephants and need to tell you our MANY thoughts! The Notebook critic's reviews are in and they are less than positive. Sweeney Todd is officially closing on May 5 which makes my Aaron Tviet-stan heart weep. The Broadway tea is HOT this week! Leave a review and share with …

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My Celebrity Crush is coming to Broadway?! & Thoughts on The Notebook musical... 43:29

1M ago43:29

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Lindsey saw The Notebook the musical starring the incredible John Cardoza and will break it all down with y'all. The top Broadway shows this week are a WILD mixup that we have never seen before. In Broadway news, Spamalot has announced they're closing date as well as Days of Wine and Roses. FTM Favorite, Robyn Hurder, aka the busiest lady on Broadw…

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Episode 68: Lesser-trod Histories 2 - The Cottage of Lost Play 46:56

1M ago46:56

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Citations: Tolkien, J. R. R. The Book of Lost Tales, Part 1. Ed. Christopher Tolkien. The History of Middle-earth: Vol. 1. George Allen and Unwin, London, 1983.By Jude Vais, Stef Midlock

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Ariana Grande's Wicked Audition!! | Jinkx Monsoon/Corbin Bleu Back on Broadway?! 33:17

1M ago33:17

33:17

I FINALLY saw Beetlejuice and can't wait to tell y'all about it! Ariana Grande has been doing press and answering a lot of our Wicked movie questions. After a SHOCKING week in Broadway Grosses, we chat about the latest casting for Little Shop of Horrors starring Jinkx Monsoon and Corbin Bleu. To round out the week, we got word that A Wonderful Worl…

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Seeing Appropriate with Sarah Paulson (& surprise guests) | Broadway Closing: A Beautiful Noise 36:26

2M ago36:26

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Recapping seeing Appropriate starring Sarah Paulson and Elle Fanning (and many surprise guests in the audience!!) The Broadway Grosses have many unexpected rankings in store with The Notebook's arrival in the grosses. In Broadway news, it was announced that A Beautiful Noise is closing on Broadway and The Devil Wears Prada will be arriving on the W…

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OMG the Wicked Trailer!! | I saw Aaron Tveit in Sweeney ( & I'm unwell) 38:40

2M ago38:40

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Talking about the new Wicked Trailer (!!!), seeing Aaron Tveit in Sweeney, and Disney's Tangled coming to Broadway. Lindsey had a busy Broadway weekend seeing two incredible Sondheim shows: Sweeney Todd and Merrily We Roll Along. In Broadway news, we HAVE to talk about the Wicked trailer! In other news, Disney Theatrical Group announced that a Tang…

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Is Kristin Chenoweth coming back to Broadway?! THANK GOODNESS 33:30

2M ago33:30

33:30

Let's chat about the MANY big Broadway news stories of the week. Kicking it off Aaron Tveit in Sweeney Todd and Boy George joining the Moulin Rouge cast as Harold Zidler. After Broadway Grosses, we head into Broadway news with the announcement that Kristen Chenoweth is hitting the stage in The Queen of Versailles, written by Stephen Schwartz! The s…

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Episode 67: Lesser-trod Histories 1 54:17

2M ago54:17

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Citations: Berridge, Elizabeth. “Recent Fiction”. The Daily Telegraph. Friday, 2 December, 1983, Page 21. Accessed through Newspapers.com on January 27, 2024. Tolkien, J. R. R. The Book of Lost Tales, Part I. Ed. Christopher Tolkien. The History of Middle-earth: Vol. 1. George Allen and Unwin, London, 1983. TolkienBooks.net “An Illustrated Tolkien …

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I Saw Tick, Tick...BOOM and Neil Patrick Harris!! | GUTENBERG Cast Album Announced!! 46:42

2M ago46:42

46:42

Musical Theatre and Broadway fans, in this episode Lindsey's Broadway Bestie, Bryn, joins in on the fun as we recap seeing Tick, Tick...BOOM! at the Kennedy Center directed by Neil Patrick Harris and starring Brandon Uranowitz and Grey Henson! We also have to tell y'all EVERYTHING about seeing Harmony! In Broadway News, we are saddened to report th…

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Sweeney Todd Plummets in Grosses | Closing on Broadway: How to Dance in Ohio 39:01

3M ago39:01

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Hello, Broadway Fans! In this episode of From the Mezzanine, Lindsey is excited to recap her experience seeing The Connector, a New Musical written by Jason Robert Brown starring Ben Levi Ross. Also, of course, Lindsey had to go see Gutenberg one more time and tell y'all all about it (it was life-changing). In Broadway News, first, we break down th…

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Broadway Show Chaos! Gatsby, Heart of Rock N Roll, Harmony, OH MY! 54:53

3M ago54:53

54:53

Broadway and Musical Theatre fans in this episode of From the Mezzanine we are joined by Lindsey's Broadway Bestie Bryn!! We chat about our Broadway favorites and then jump into the CHAOS of this upcoming season of Broadway. The Great Gatsby has OFFICIALLY announced their Broadway opening. Heart of Rock N Roll has announced their casting. Sadly, Ha…

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MEAN GIRLS MOVIE RECAP!! | I saw Hells Kitchen (& I'm obsessed) | Lola Tung joins Hadestown! 38:41

3M ago38:41

38:41

I SAW THE MEAN GIRLS MOVIE AND WE NEED TALK ABOUT IT!! Let's break down EVERYTHING about the Mean Girls Movie - the box office sales, the NEW musical songs, the castings, EVERYTHING!! Afterward, we have to talk about my experience seeing Hells Kitchen (spoiler alert - it was AMAZING). In Broadway News, we talk about the casting of Lola Tung from Su…

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Interview with Mischief's Jonathan Sayer!! | Mean Girls Movie Soundtrack & Kimberly Akimbo Closing 54:44

3M ago54:44

54:44

Join us for an interview with Jonathan Sayer of the Mischief Theatre Company! Jonathan is currently starring in Mischief's latest piece hilarious production, Mind Mangler, playing at the New World Stages until January 28! Jonathan recounts the early days of the Mischief troupe and even gives us a behind-the-curtain look at some of the wildest momen…

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Episode 66: Tolkien and New Media - Live from Oxonmoot 50 1:59:18

4M ago1:59:18

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Citations: Thank you to the panelists of the “Tolkien and New Media” panel at Oxonmoot 50, September 2, 2023: Marcel R. Bülles, a.k.a. The Tolkienist: Tolkien scholar and founder of the German Tolkien Society. @The_Tolkienist, @thetolkienist.com, https://thetolkienist.com/ Mercury Natis, Queer historian and Tolkien scholar. @Mercuryreads, @mercuryr…

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Ranking Broadway Shows of 2023: Wicked, Sweeney Todd, &Juliet, SIX, and more!! 49:01

4M ago49:01

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Broadway Show Year in Review of 2023! Lindsey saw over 30 shows this year including Sweeney Todd, Parade, Moulin Rouge, Shucked, and many more! We rank each show from least favorite to most adored and also recap the big news stories of the year. Happy New Year! Share this episode with your Broadway Bestie and leave a rate and review. Patreon: Click…

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Darren Criss joins Little Shop of Horrors! | Nicole Scherzinger & Sunset Boulevard Coming to Broadway? 46:52

4M ago46:52

46:52

Broadway and Musical Theatre Fans, in this episode we are breaking down many of the Broadway Rumors that have been circulating as of late! To kick it off, we talk about the possibility of Nicole Scherzinger and Sunset Boulevard coming to New York in the 2024 season. Darren Criss announced this week that he and Evan Rachel Wood will follow Corbin Bl…

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Seeing Aubrey Plaza in Off-Broadway Show!! | Stranger Things Hits West End/Broadway + How to Dance in Ohio Opening Night Reviews 45:30

4M ago45:30

45:30

Broadway fans and Musical Theatre lovers, this week we have MUCH to catch up on such as the Waitress Pro-Shot, seeing Danny and the Deep Blue Sea starring Aubrey Plaza, and attending the How to Dance in Ohio Opening Night! In Broadway news, we kick it off with the exciting national tour news that Parade, the recent Broadway revival that starred Ben…

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Ariana Madix takes BROADWAY! | Alicia Keys Musical Hell's Kitchen | Merrily We Roll Extends Run 56:58

4M ago56:58

56:58

From the Mezzanine may look a little different (for the better, right??) but it is still the Broadway Podcast you know and love! This week, we are once again joined by an FTM favorite, Alex, as she joins us in breaking down this week's Broadway news. We begin by running through Lindsey's latest Broadway adventure seeing Gutenberg (for a fourth time…

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Episode 65: Interview with Thomas P. Hillman 1:08:16

5M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

Citations: Thank you to Thomas P. Hillman for joining us on Athrabeth! Tom’s book: “Pity, Power, and Tolkien's Ring: To Rule the Fate of Many” is being published on December 19, 2023 by The Kent State University Press https://www.kentstateuniversitypress.com/2023/pity-power-and-tolkiens-ring/?highlight=Pity%20Power Tom’s blog: Alas, not me https://…

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A New Moulin Rouge Movie Musical?! | First Round of Tony Awards 2024 Eligibility | Major Boost in Broadway Sales 25:35

5M ago25:35

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In this episode of From the Mezzanine, Lindsey kicks off the podcast with some EXCITING personal news!! Then we head into a BOOMING week in Broadway Grosses due to the Thanksgiving tourists boosting sales. In Broadway news, it is So! Exciting! to hear that Baz Luhrmann may be considering bringing the new (and improved) Moulin Rouge to the silver sc…

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BROADWAY SHOW MEGAMIX RECAP: How to Dance in Ohio, Purlie Victorious, Spamalot 44:31

5M ago44:31

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Hi Broadway Fans and Musical Theatre Lovers! In this week's episode, we recount the MANY shows Lindsey saw this past week such as How to Dance in Ohio, Purlie Victorious, and Spamalot! We also do a review of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade performances! In Broadway News, we say goodbye to Reeve Carney and welcome Jordan Fisher to Hadestown. Then dis…

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SPAMalot Opening Night Reviews! | Steve Carell announces Broadway Debut! 25:00

5M ago25:00

25:00

This week in Broadway news, the tea was being served up HOT! First, we break down the SHINING opening night reviews for Spamalot, along with all who attended the red carpet (Ariana Grande for one). Next, we celebrate with our old friends at Merrily We Roll Along with their cast album coming out. STAY CALM for our next news story - Steve Carell is m…

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Seeing Spamalot on Broadway! | Mean Girls Movie Trailer is OUT! 42:26

5M ago42:26

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For the Musical Theatre lovers and Broadway fans, in this episode, we kick it off by recapping the revival of Spamalot that just arrived on Broadway. In Broadway news, we gossip all of our feelings on the new Mean Girls Musical movie trailer, Boy George's casting at Moulin Rouge, and the sad announcement of Here Lies Love's closing. Rate the show a…

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Wicked's 20th Anniversary!! | Aaron Tveit is SWEENEY TODD! 33:43

6M ago33:43

33:43

Musical Theatre and Broadway Fans, this is the news we have been WAITING FOR! But before we get to the crazy Broadway News, Lindsey has to tell you ALL about the Wicked 20th Anniversary and seeing Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth, Lin Manuel Miranda, Ben Platt, and others! Then, we discuss the official news that was finally confirmed that Aaron T…

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Episode 64: A-door-able Doors 1:09:57

6M ago1:09:57

1:09:57

Citations: The Book of Lost Tales, part 1 Tolkien, J. R. R. The Book of Lost Tales, Part I. Ed. Christopher Tolkien. The History of Middle-earth: Vol. 1. George Allen and Unwin, London, 1983. (Accessed 10/26/23) Histories Volume 4 Tolkien, J. R. R. The Shaping of Middle-earth. Ed. Christopher Tolkien. The History of Middle-earth: Vol. 4. George All…

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Seeing Jeremy Jordan in The Great Gatsby! | The Notebook Casting News & Gaten Matarazzo Leaving Sweeney Todd 22:00

6M ago22:00

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Musical Theatre and Broadway fans, we have some MAJOR shows to break down this week because Lindsey FINALLY saw Jeremy Jordan (her Broadway Boyfriend) in The Great Gatsby at Papermill Playhouse! Broadway Grosses holds a few surprises and then in our news stories, we recap the AMAZING casting news over at The Notebook Musical and then are saddened b…

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Hobbitween 2023 2:30:46

6M ago2:30:46

2:30:46

Citations: The One Ring role playing game by Free League: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/games/the-one-ring/ Cast: Lore Master: James Kaku Pierson, @jpierson Theo Fleetfoot: Max Jiménez Ozzie Oiolaire: Zeke Pease, @ezpease, @greenvillearms Iadar Listbalarion: Jude Vais, @eremiticjude Pumpkins Proudfoot: Stef Midlock, @thenorthfour Title music …

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I saw Lin Manuel Miranda in Gutenberg!! | Will Aaron Tveit be Sweeney Todd?! | Jordan Fisher joins Hadestown 34:11

6M ago34:11

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Broadway fans and Musical theatre lovers, in this episode Lindsey tells the stories of her latest Broadway excursions, including seeing Lin Manuel Miranda in Gutenberg and Adam Pascal sing What You Own from RENT! In Broadway News, we dive into the rumors surrounding Sweeney Todd. Including who is speculated to replace Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashf…

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Meeting my Broadway Boyfriend!! | Gutenberg Opening & Shucked Closing 33:47

6M ago33:47

33:47

Musical Theatre and Broadway fans, in this episode we are recapping Lindsey's recent Broadway event, Broadway Jackbox, hosted by Andrew Barth Feldman and FINALLY meeting her broadway boyfriend, Antonio Cipriano. In Broadway News, we speak on Gutenberg's opening night and opening reviews. Then, we discus the TRAGIC news of Shucked's closing. To roun…

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TONY Awards News | Reeve Carney Leaving Hadestown | Mean Girls Musical on West End 34:20

6M ago34:20

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Musical Theatre and Broadway fans, in this episode of From the Mezzanine there is SO MUCH to catch up on. Mainly - I have been DYING to recap the recent Broadway Flea Market and tell y'all all about it!! Heading into the Broadway grosses, we are SHOCKED by the ranking of newcomers (Merrily). In Broadway news for the week, I am ecstatic to report we…

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Episode 63: Interview with Jordan Rannells 1:11:49

7M ago1:11:49

1:11:49

Citations (episode notes) Thank you to Jordan Rannells for joining us! Jordan’s website: https://jordanrannells.com/ Kickstarter: An Unexpected Soundscape & A Soundscape of Eä Kickstarer link: http://kck.st/46khBIp Ends in the morning on Friday, October 13! Athrabeth listeners can use promo code LOTR25 to get 25% off the entire collection of A Long…

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I FINALLY saw &Juliet | Some Like it Hot CLOSING?! | Sir Lancelot in Spamalot Announced 37:38

7M ago37:38

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Broadway and Musical Theatre fans, the latest Broadway news is hot off the press! In this episode, Lindsey recounts her recent Broadway excursion to finally see &Juliet. She has some thoughts... In Broadway Grosses, a newbie has arrived in the top ten causing quite the shakeup. Broadway News brings the tragic announcement that Some Like it Hot is d…

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Aaron Tveit is my Taylor Swift | Josh Groban has the Lea Michele Effect 31:30

7M ago31:30

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Broadway and Musical Theatre fans, your latest episode off From the Mezzanine has arrived! Let's catch up on the CRAZIEST week in Broadway Grosses and the tea that was served in this week's Broadway News! Broadway Grosses Story #1: Robyn Hurder & Kerry Butler cast in READING of SMASH! Story #2: Mean Girls Movie Musical release date announces for Ja…

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Sweeney Todd & Gutenberg, the Musical (first preview) RECAP!!! | Aaron Tveit trying to make me broke (& winning) 29:00

7M ago29:00

29:00

Hello my dear musical theatre and Broadway loving fans! In the latest episode of From the Mezzanine, Lindsey recaps her BUSY week on Broadway including attending Playbill's Curtian Up, leading to seeing Sweeney Todd for a second time, and lastly, attending the first preview of Gutenberg the musical!! In Broadway news, we chat at Aaron Tveit's upcom…

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Funny Girl Breaks the Internet (or the broadway grosses) | Tituss Burgess joins Moulin Rouge | Waitress Musical in Theatres 41:30

7M ago41:30

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Hi Broadway & Musical Theatre fans! This week Lindsey catches us up on her busy week in Broadway fun including the treacherous journey that led to seeing Some Like it Hot. This week in Broadway Grosses was full of surprises (!!!) and in Broadway news, we gush over the excitement of Titus Burgess joining the cast of Moulin Rouge as 'Hello Chick-' i …

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Episode 62: Bodacious Balrogs pt 2 52:14

8M ago52:14

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Citations The Tolkien Society- Oxonmoot 2023: https://www.tolkiensociety.org/events/oxonmoot-2023/ (Accessed June 24, 2023) Tolkien Gateway entry for “Balrogs” https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Balrogs (Accessed July 7, 2023) Tolkien Gateway entry for “Gondolin” https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Gondolin (Accessed July 30, 2023) Tolkien Gateway entry f…

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Farewell Lea Michele/Funny Girl | Corbin Blue & Constance Woo join Little Shop of Horrors 35:14

8M ago35:14

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Hello Broadway and Musical Theatre Lovers! This week, join me in bidding farewell to Funny Girl and commemorating this dramatic/underdog show's run on Broadway and pondering what the next moves could be for Lea Michele... After breaking down the closing of Funny Girl, we gush about the new casting over at Little Shop of Horrors with the addition of…

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Visiting Broadway Must-See Shows | Musical Cast Recordings Coming Soon 33:40

8M ago33:40

33:40

Broadway Lovers and Musical Theatre, this was a BIG week in showbiz news! Lindsey kicks of by planning your guide to the must-see shows on Broadway right now, and her picks might surprise you... Then, we head into Broadway news with the announcement that Once Upon a One More Time is closing their curtain. Next, we discuss the unfortunate news that …

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RENT Musical Reunion | Edinburgh Fringe Festival 32:17

8M ago32:17

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Broadway & Musical Theatre Fans, in this episode we talk my first invite to a Broadway Show (!!) and feature a special show in the spotlight: A Night with London Riley Keller & Friends at the Greenroom 42 on 9/1 @ 9:30 PM. Click HERE for tickets. Discount Code: london10 In Broadway news, we discuss the Rent Reunion at Studio 54 reuniting Adam Pasca…

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Lea Michele/Funny Girl is not a FLOP | SPAMalot Casting | Book of Mormon Broadway 29:45

8M ago29:45

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After years of singing along to "I Believe," I finally saw Book of Mormon so let's discuss this WILD show! In Broadway news, we celebrate the beginning of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Funny Girl recouping their investment, and the SPAMalot casting news! Broadway Grosses Patreon: Click HERE to become a Broadway Bestie TikTok: @FromTheMezzanine_Pod…

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Ariana/Ethan Showmance | The Notebook Musical | Back to the Future Reviews | SPAMalot Returns 32:49

9M ago32:49

32:49

Musical Theatre & Broadway lovers, your new From the Mezzanine episode has arrived! Lindsey gives an update on the real-life romance in OZ between Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater. We discuss the incredibly exciting news about The Notebook musical coming to Broadway! Then, we do a quick run-through of the Back to the Future reviews following its open…

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Episode 61: Bodacious Balrogs pt 1 46:42

9M ago46:42

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Citations The Tolkien Society- Oxonmoot 2023: https://www.tolkiensociety.org/events/oxonmoot-2023/ (Accessed June 24, 2023) Tolkien Gateway entry for “Balrogs” https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Balrogs (Accessed July 7, 2023) Tolkien Gateway entry for “Gondolin” https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Gondolin (Accessed July 30, 2023) Tolkien Gateway entry f…

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Gatsby Musical w/ Jeremy Jordan! | Ultimate Guide to Broadway Lottery 51:41

9M ago51:41

51:41

Musical Theatre & Broadway lovers, your new From the Mezzanine episode has arrived! In this episode, Lindsey recaps the last Broadway in Bryant Park & her experience at The Play That Goes Wrong! We head into the Broadway news of the week: Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblexada starring in the new Gatsby Musical at Papermill Playhouse & the earth-shatterin…

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Ariana Grande (Glinda) & Ethan Slater (Boq) Relationship | Legendary Diva: Alex Newell in Shucked 29:08

9M ago29:08

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Musical Theatre & Broadway lovers, your new From the Mezzanine episode has arrived! We gossip about the Wicked Drama with Ariana Grande & Ethan Slater and I provide a full relationship timeline. Then, we discuss the premature departure of Grey House from Broadway. We finish up Broadway news discussing the new musical "How To Dance in Ohio" and its …

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