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We're back to Radio City Hall this week for a wrap up retrospective of the 2018 Tony Awards!We talk about our general impressions of the award show and appraise the performances of Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban as this year's hosting pair. After going through this year's winners (lots of The Band's Visit fyi), we have a discussion about how people respond in the wake of winning or losing at awards, discussing the importance of continuing to support others in their successes. Also in this episode, we share our favourite speeches from the night and expand upon why they resonated with us. This segues into a conversation about Robert Di Niro's outburst and how we feel about it in the politically charged times of 2018. A (somewhat lighter) wrap-around of the performances from the night ensues as we discuss which performances we thought best represented their show. From here, we look at awards and speeches that didn't make CBS' broadcast and finally wrap up with a discussion of Australia's own upcoming awards ceremony (this weekend!). LISTEN ONApple Podcasts / Pocket Casts / Stitcher / Overcast Way Off Broadway RSSSEASON 1, EPISODE FOUR SHOW NOTESThe Tony Awards may be over for another year but on this episode, we're breaking down all the happenings and highlights from the awards broadcast on June 10. We discuss many of the wonderful (and not so wonderful) speeches from this year's winners, breakdown your favourite performances and look ahead to Australia's own night of nights The Helpmann's. Did you have thoughts about this year's Tony Awards? Let us know!"Add to the light, don't diminish from the light." - Matt Frampton, 2018LINKSFind all the main performances by nominated shows, the host numbers and speeches here: https://www.facebook.com/TonyAwardsCBS/episodes/Katrina Lenk performing 'If I Were a Rich Man' from Fiddler on the Roof at Broadway Miscast: Katrina Lenk (THE BAND'S VISIT) performs "If I Were a Rich Man" from FIDDLER ON THE ROOFMelody Herzfeld's Tony Awards acceptance speech: Acceptance Speech: Melody Herzfeld (2018)Interesting Playbill article about the athleticism required to perform 'Friend Like Me' in Aladdin: http://www.playbill.com/article/just-how-much-exertion-does-it-take-to-perform-aladdins-friend-like-meDramatists Guild open letter to CBS about the broadcast: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Dramatists-Guild-Criticizes-Omission-of-Writing-Categories-at-the-2018-Tony-Awards-20180614Helpmann Award Nominees 2018: http://www.helpmannawards.com.au/2018/nominees/Incidental Music Credits:"Glide" by ArgofoxArgofox – Ampyx-glide (Licensed under Creative Commons) WHERE TO FIND USEmail: wayoffbroadwaypodcast@gmail.comFacebook: Way Off BroadwayInstagram: @wayoffbwayTwitter: @wayoffbway  MATTInstagram: @mistermusicmindsTwitter: @mattyframps        DANInstagram: @dantandanTwitter: @dantandan_        NEXT TIME...A THRILLIFYING SHOW!We get a special guest in to help us dissect one of Broadway's juggernauts, Wicked! We hand the reigns to our friend, Genevieve Trinh to take us through one of her favourite musicals as we discover the show all over again. Even more excitingly so, she can actually play piano so the musical aspect will be even more exciting than normal… Join as we dive into a classic that is becoming surprisingly relevant again.

In our third episode for season one, we (in typical Matt and Dan fashion) try to pack even more into a single episode by taking a look at not one, but TWO shows. We look at a musical format that's gaining even more popularity on Broadway these days: the biographical jukebox musical. We compare and contrast two such shows, including our first ever Australian show (both of which have played in Melbourne recently).By comparing Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Dreamlover: The Bobby Darin Musical (inventive, we know), we look at what makes a good jukebox musical, and why some are more effective than others. Given that they both occur in the same time period, Matt brings a very detailed timeline comparison, which we use as our springboard to unpack the narrative and music. We dip our toes in the waters of chord structure and music theory to understand why some songs sound a little too familiar and we round off with a healthy dose of design discussion.We canvas music from the 30s all the way to the 60s, banter and sass each other along the way and gain an insight into the true nature of Dan's Parks and Rec obsession. LISTEN ONApple Podcasts / Pocket Casts / Stitcher / Overcast Way Off Broadway RSSCheck out the Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Original Broadway Cast Recording (2014)Listen on Amazon / iTunes / Spotify / Google PlayAnd make sure to check out Dreamlover: The Bobby Darin Musical Original Australian Cast Recording (2016) and support Australian-made music theatre!Listen on Amazon / iTunes / Spotify / Google PlaySEASON ONE, EPISODE 3 SHOW NOTESIn this installment we examine how the perennial jukebox musical has enabled the lives of Carole King and Bobby Darin on to the stage. We dive into the sounds of 1950s/60s pop, Matt discovers way all songs sound the same, and Dan elucidates the lyrical meaning behind some of King's greates hits. Join us for stupendous discussion and banter...way off Broadway!LINKSDan's Parks and Rec Reference: Bobby Newport Axis of Awesome 'Four Chord Song': Axis of Awesome - 4 Four Chord Song (with song titles)Download Matt's Dreamlover vs. Beautiful - A Musical Timeline Incidental Music Credits:"Glide" by ArgofoxArgofox – Ampyx-glide (Licensed under Creative Commons) "Dreamer" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Green Lights" Jazzhar Licensed under Creative Commons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQilNtNQNnc"Last Kiss Goodnight" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Malt Shop Bop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Nouvelle Noel" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Reunited" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Revival" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Rollin at 5" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Swing Time" Music By Pedro. Licensed under Creative Commons. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDDfWDvVROI"Vivacity" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/WHERE TO FIND USEmail: wayoffbroadwaypodcast@gmail.comFacebook: Way Off BroadwayInstagram: @wayoffbwayTwitter: @wayoffbway MATTInstagram: @mistermusicmindsTwitter: @mattyframps        DANInstagram: @dantandanTwitter: @dantandan_      NEXT TIME...THE TONY'S ROUNDUP YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!It's back to Radio City Hall for us as we have a more relaxed episode chatting about the 72nd Annual Tony Awards. Who got more picks right? How did we feel about the performances or Josh and Sara as hosts? What were our highlights and lowlights, who had the best reaction face, and do we ever want to hear the name The Band's Visit again? Tune in next time to find out!

In only our second episode, we deviate from the norm and get our competition on, as we see who can successfully pick the most winners for the 2018 Tony Awards! We take a look at all the musical categories and discuss all the nominations (as well as some of the shows and talent that perhaps should have been). We also discuss the shows and the talent we thought deserved better and why Frozen has been left out in the cold with voters this year. Sound design comparisons between Australia and Broadway are made and discussed, and Dan continues on his crusade to try and get the Australian Tour of Hairspray the credit it really deserved. Also on this episode, Matt questions Dan’s obsession with The Band’s Visit and ponders who will get played off stage at the awards ceremony. How right were they? All will be revealed on June 10, so join the Way Off Broadway journey, right here, right now - quips and entertainment included! LISTEN ONApple Podcasts / Pocket Casts / Stitcher / Overcast Way Off Broadway RSSSEASON 1, EPISODE 2 SHOW NOTESIt’s the day of the Tony Awards, and the eyes of the worlds nerdiest and best kind of people - theatre people - are on Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Here in Australia, we’re also waiting with bated breath - will it be Spongebob Squarepants, Mean Girls, Frozen or The Band’s Visit? Which actor will get played off stage following a lengthy and teary thank you speech? Who will have the most GIF-worthy audience reaction that will get replayed for days after? To tide you over, we present our own Tony nomination roundtable. Well actually, our table was square…but you get there idea. LINKSKathryn McPhee's wonderful attempts at Spongebob: https://twitter.com/katharinemcphee/status/991319385057972226?lang=en OUR 2018 TONY PREDICTIONSBest Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical:Matt and Dan's pick: Ethan Slater – SpongeBob SquarePants as SpongeBob SquarePantsBest Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical:Matt and Dan's pick: Katrina Lenk – The Band's Visit as DinaBest Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical:Matt and Dan's pick: Grey Henson – Mean Girls as Damian HubbardBest Performance by a Featured Actress in a MusicalMatt's pick: Renée Fleming – Carousel as Nettie FowlerDan's pick: Ashley Park – Mean Girls as Gretchen Wieners Best Lighting Design in a Musical:Matt and Dan's pick: Kevin Adams – SpongeBob SquarePantsBest Scenic Design in a Musical:Matt and Dan's pick: David Zinn – SpongeBob SquarePantsBest Sound Design in a Musical: Matt's pick: Peter Hylenski – Once on This IslandDan's pick: Kai Harada – The Band's VisitBest Costume Design in a Musical: Matt's pick: Catherine Zuber – My Fair LadyDan's pick: David Zinn – SpongeBob SquarePantsBest Choreography: Matt and Dan's pick: Justin Peck – CarouselBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for Theatre:Matt and Dan's pick: David Yazbek – The Band's VisitBest Orchestration:Matt and Dan's pick: Jamshied Sharifi – The Band's VisitBest Book of a Musical:Matt and Dan's pick: Tina Fey – Mean GirlsBest Direction of a Musical:Matt's pick: Michael Arden – Once on This IslandDan's pick: Bartlett Sher – My Fair LadyBest Revival of a Musical: Matt and Dan's pick: Once on This IslandBest New Musical: Matt's pick: Mean GirlsDan's pick: The Band's VisitWHERE TO FIND USEmail: wayoffbroadwaypodcast@gmail.comFacebook: Way Off BroadwayInstagram: @wayoffbwayTwitter: @wayoffbway MATTInstagram: @mistermusicmindsTwitter: @mattyframps       DANInstagram: @dantandanTwitter: @dantandan_         NEXT TIME…FEEL THE EARTH MOVE BEYOND THE SEA!We deviate even further from our already deviant and inconsistent show schedule by comparing two jukebox musicals, analysing the factors that make or break them. Join us as we take a look at our first Australian original (one of very few successful ones), Dreamlover: The Bobby Darin Musical and compare it with the 2014 Tony-winning show that could, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Which one do we think is a better? How well do they achieve their goals? Do we even like jukebox musicals? Tune in next time to find out!

Our first full episode has dropped! And what better way to start our Way Off Broadway journey than by looking at one of our favourite shows, Legally Blonde: The Musical. In this episode, we ponder the show's narrative structure, its currently lucrative amateur and school mountings, and why we think the show is the quintessential screen to stage adaption. Musical musings: O'Keefe and Benjamin's use of thematic material, affective key characteristics courtesy of Christian Shubart (who's that you ask!?), and why Positive is...well so damn positive! Plus your greater-than-average dose of banter, tangents and fun times. LISTEN ONApple Podcasts / Pocket Casts / Stitcher / OvercastWay Off Broadway RSSCheck out the Legally Blonde the Musical: Original Broadway Cast Recording (2007)Listen on Amazon / iTunes / Spotify / Google Play SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 SHOW NOTESWe finally made it! After weeks of figuring out how the mics work, trying multiple times to record and then trying to get online, we have an episode! Join us (Matt and Dan) as we tackle one of our perennial favourites, Legally Blonde the Musical, the first show we truly bonded over and also the first show we ever saw together (albeit an amateur production). In this episode, you see just how nerdy we can be as we overview Legally Blonde's synopsis, production, award history, life after Broadway, music and design. We put our music degrees to good (debatable) use as we take an in-depth look at the show's musical construction, using examples to analyse how it uses musical motive and foreshadowing. We also take a look at how songs are developed, axed and rewritten as a show gets closer to its Broadway transfer. Of course, there are plenty of laughs and lots of banter along the way and after you listen to this ninety-minute extravaganza, we hope you're equally convinced that you should love this show! LINKSThe much referenced, quintessential MTV broadcast of the show, aired in 2007 with Laura Bell Bundy as Elle Woods: Legally Blonde - The MusicalThe various iterations of 'the song before the hair salon': "Beacon of Positivity", performed by Kerry Butler: Legally Blonde Demo - 5. Beacon of Positivity"Love and War", performed by during the San Fransico Tryout Run: Love and War- Legally Blonde"Positive", performed by the Original Broadway Cast: Legally Blonde OBC - PositiveSome of our favourite amateur and semi-professional versions of this show: CHS: TOTALLY AWESOME!!!! Legally Blonde Act 1; TOTALLY AWESOME!!! Legally Blonde Act 2UARTS: "Omigod You Guys" - Legally Blonde UARTSTXS State University:  "Omigod You Guys"- Legally Blonde The Musical @ Texas State University Incidental music: 'Ampyx - Glide' by Argofox bit.ly/ArgofoxTP (Creative Commons)WHERE TO FIND USEmail: wayoffbroadwaypodcast@gmail.comFacebook: Way Off BroadwayInstagram: @wayoffbwayTwitter: @wayoffbway MATTInstagram: @mistermusicmindsTwitter: @mattyframps  DANInstagram: @dantandanTwitter: @dantandan_ NEXT TIME...TONY PREDICTIONS!It's Tony time! Join us as we go through all the nominated shows and actors from the 2017-2018 season, discuss Katherine McPhee's rocky relationship with Spongebob Squarepants, and decide who we think got snubbed this year (we haven't let it go). Follow along, tell us your picks and all will be revealed come June 10 (or 11 for us here)!

Hello and welcome to Way Off Broadway! Where your secret music theatre nerd can finally be unleashed. This is a very special mini-episode to kick of our first season, where we talk a bit about what inspired us to make this, ourselves and the Australian music theatre industry, engage in far to much banter, and even give you a sneak peek at the very first show we're going to break down! What could be better?  LISTEN ON Way Off Broadway RSSCheck out the Legally Blonde the Musical: Original Broadway Cast Recording (2007)Listen on Amazon / iTunes / Spotify / Google PlayLegally Blonde the Musical: Original Broadway Cast RecordingSEASON 1, EPISODE 0 SHOW NOTESWe can’t believe we’re actually here! We’re so excited to present our premier episode, with more nerd and more banter than a very special airing of Glee.This is the place where we’ll post links and extra resources related to our discussion, and if you’re interested in diving in even further - or perhaps discovering some new things on your own, then this the one for you!Incidental music: 'Glide' by ArgofoxArgofox – Ampyx-glide (Licensed under Creative Commons) WHERE TO FIND USFacebook: Way Off BroadwayInstagram: @wayoffbwayTwitter: @wayoffbway MATTInstagram: @mistermusicmindsTwitter: @mattyframps        DANInstagram: @dantandanTwitter: @dantandan_ NEXT TIME...OMIGOD YOU GUYS...IT'S LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICALOn our very first full episode of Way Off Broadway, we deconstruct the contemporary classic, 'Legally Blonde: The Musical'. Dan dives deep into thematic analysis, whilst Matt has an existential investigation into the song workshop process - and many tangents are found along the way.