We're back to talk about the most recent Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, and while we can't promise any loops in this episode, you never know what might happen because we're back to talk about the most recent... -- Take a look at Blake Lively's Met Gala dress transformation, which disappointed Christine.  In contrast, you can see Zendaya's gown from 2019 which included a bit more pizzaz. See what Michael R. Jackson has to say about the piece in a track-by-track breakdown. Also learn more about the conception and writing of A Strange Loop with this article from The Cut. Hear directly from Michael R. Jackson and other creatives in this panel discussion at the Guggenheim, including Michael R. Jackson performing Inner White Girl and Memory Song. If you want to fall down the Wikipedia rabbit hole of what a strange loop is in the metaphysical sense, this article makes a good starting point. Or check out some of Christine's other favorite strange loops:  M. C. Escher's Ascending and Descending Ted Chiang's short story, Tower of Babylon The Shepard-Risset glissando The Skin of Our Teeth, another Pulitzer Prize-winning show that was on Broadway this year -- Music featured in this episode: While the Broadway cast recording won't be fully released until June 10, six tracks are currently available, and excerpts from the Broadway version were used when possible.  All other music comes from the original off-Broadway cast recording. A Strange Loop (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Apple Music / Spotify / Amazon Music A Strange Loop (Original Cast Recording Apple Music / Spotify / Amazon Music -- Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BottomlessBway or email us at [email protected]! You can also leave feedback in this 30-second survey.