Episodes
Continue the walk on the catwalk, or manic panic over your history of wrong guys, in this week stiletto inspired pair of episodes covering the musical theater production of Kinky Boots in part 2 of From the Top! with Mary and Steven. FOLLOW US! For all the latest content and fun things to come, subscribe, hit that like button, and follow. Share with your friends and castmates and remember to rate us where you are listening! Thank You :) Also, tap the button to get notified, so you never miss...
Published 10/05/23
From The Top! takes on the amazing musical theater production that is firmly six inches above the rest of the crowd. Mary and Steven talk about Kinky Boots, and it really may be the most beautiful thing in the world. Happy Listening! FOLLOW US! For all the latest content and fun things to come, subscribe, hit that like button, and follow. Share with your friends and castmates and remember to rate us where you are listening! Thank You :) Also, tap the button to get notified, so you never miss...
Published 10/05/23
Show Notes for From The Top's Coverage of A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder with Steven and Mary! Notes From A Director - Steven Has Quite a few this time, but all in good fun when looking down the barrel of a gun. Actors Nightmare - The Plot of This show has some questions still to uncover, and Mary and Steven dig a little deeper into the characters, the under-appreciation of character actors' plights, and 1900's female autonomy. Quick Cast - Mary has some doozies that have Steven...
Published 09/28/23
In this weeks episode of From The Top!, Mary and Steven chat about how having 8 people in your way to a fortune is just a small speedbump. Join in on a fun musical review that has our two ending in tears of joy. Happy Listening! FOLLOW US! For all the latest content and fun things to come, subscribe, hit that like button, and follow. Share with your friends and castmates and remember to rate us where you are listening! Thank You :) Also, tap the button to get notified, so you never miss an...
Published 09/22/23
The "Dianassance" is in full swing this episode as Mary and Steven continue with corrections and coverage in Show Notes of From The Top! for Diana The Musical. Notes From A Director - As curt and simple this week as Diana in the Basement at Camilla's sisters birthday party. Actors Nightmare - Jon had a few corrections to bring up and Steven clarifies a few minor details and apologizes. Quick Cast - Mary hits Steven so hard it might have been the next Thrilla in Manilla (this time...
Published 09/15/23
Come join the Dianassance, as From The Top! hosts Mary and Steven have a friend of the Pod, Jon Reilly on from Life is But a Song Podcast to talk about one pretty pretty girl in a pretty pretty dress who is underestimated, and took a decade by storm. From The Top! covers Diana: The Musical. Turn on some rock and roll, and enjoy a glass of champagne. Might as well slip into a sexy little black dress too. Happy Listening! @butasongpod - Life Is But A Song Podcast Instagram Spotify Link to...
Published 09/08/23
Tomorrow is a latter day, but Mary and Steven can't wait that long to give you even more gospel on this amazing show. From The Top! gives another Show Notes on their coverage of The Book Of Mormon. Notes From A Director - Steven keeps it short and sweet unlike some unwarranted visits from Elders can be. Actors Nightmare - Mary talks about the relevance of this show and why these characters at their core are important to be seen in a larger-than-life stage experience, and then they both...
Published 08/30/23
I believe... this is going to be a podcast nobody will say "Turn it off" to. Mary and Steven are here to share with you the most amazing show, and cannot wait to baptize you as only they can. So sit up straight, dawn that name badge, and listen to the glory from your favorite musical theatercast. (Just don't worship it cause that would be idolatry immediately causing Spooky Mormon Hell Dreams) Happy Listening! FOLLOW US! For all the latest content and fun things to come, subscribe, hit that...
Published 08/24/23
Sorry for the delay! But enjoy some bloopers in the meantime. :) The Book Of Mormon coming to you faster than two LDS Missionaries with your address. Happy Listening! FOLLOW US! For all the latest content and fun things to come, subscribe, hit that like button, and follow. Share with your friends and castmates and remember to rate us where you are listening! Thank You :) Also, tap the button to get notified, so you never miss an episode. ⁠⁠Listen Anywhere You Enjoy Your...
Published 08/18/23
This week in Show Notes for From The Top! Sweeney Todd episode: Notes From A Director - Steven has to apologize to France. Actors Nightmare - Perelli is finally given his moment, and a lot of Mrs. Lovett's backstory is in question. Quick Cast - Mary goes mad dropping some interesting, some amazing, and some random picks for Steven down the chute this week. What If? - Lovett was actually honest? Have a spot of gin, if you can, cause you'll need it. Happy Listening! *** 2023 Released...
Published 08/10/23
This week's musical has Mary and Steven taking a trip to Fleet Street in an episode of From The Top! that will leave you gasping for air... but impeccably shaved by the one and only Sweeney Todd. Steven becomes so obsessed with trying to uncover the truth about the mythical barber he almost throws himself into the oven, and Mary unveils her undying love for these characters and themes like they are her friends. Enjoy a meat pie and just sit back and relax while they do what they do best,...
Published 08/03/23
This week in From The Top! Show NotesnSteven and Mary take one last trip to see a strange and interesting plant at Mushnik's shop, covering their episode of Little Shop of Horrors. Notes From A Director - Not a lot to feed you this week, so it'll leave you craving even more. Actors Nightmare: - Steven sprinkles a few strange fun facts on Mary about the entire lifetime of this show Quick Cast - Only a few people to cast create a discussion that would feed a lot of CO2 to Audrey II. ...
Published 07/28/23
Part 2 of Mary, Steven, and Errol's conversation in From The Top!'s coverage of Little Shop of Horrors gets even deeper and grows to new heights Audrey II could only dream about. Weed that garden and set up the atrium or plant shelf, but put away that plant food. No, no... Your arms and le- you know what, best just avoid that plant store and commit to a goldfish. Happy Listening! FOLLOW US! For all the latest content and fun things to come, subscribe, hit that like button, and follow....
Published 07/20/23
Mary and Steven are so excited to share the studio this week with the director that brought them together. From The Top! takes on the mean green machine from outer space, covering Little Shop of Horrors with one of their dear friends, Errol Koch. So toss a salad, spray those houseplants, and make a green goddess smoothie. You aren't ready for part one of this two-part episode, cause these little podcasters' roots are about to go deep. Happy Listening! FOLLOW US! For all the latest content...
Published 07/20/23
...There will be hissing. =^.^= This week in Show Notes proves difficult as our dynamic duo fights like cats... about CATS. The usually as finicky as a cat, Steven, has rose-colored glasses or had too much catnip, as he's in love...with this film. Mary... is left scarred and tattered worse than a catfight with Macavity, as if she herself were Grizabella lurking in the streets. Notes From a Director is thinner than a whisker with a few clarifications from our duo's main coverage. Actors...
Published 07/13/23
Hello all you lovelies! Steven and Mary need to "take a break" (thanks Hamilton) this week, so we are going to pause on the show notes for CATS. They know you're *dying* to hear the final... final.. thoughts on this show, but good things come to those who wait. 3 In the meantime, don't forget to check out their coverage of some amazing shows this season, or maybe even something you missed or skipped last season. Thank you for being awesome, and they'll catch you after intermission. Happy...
Published 07/07/23
Are you blind when you're born? Can you see in the dark? Are you able to sit through this entire show without needing an adult? Or do you just try and erase this show from your... memory...? From The Top! takes on CATS. =^.^= Steven has poured over the TS Eliot poems, the history of the feline, and the circumstances of how this show came to be which has uncovered some Cat-tastic discoveries, and some that will make you feel like you huffed some catnip. Mary has questions, no answers, and...
Published 06/29/23
In Show Notes this week for From The Top!'s coverage of Violet, Steven and Mary have a few thoughts hotter than a stuffy bus ride through the south or a tent filled with faithful hopefuls on a hot summer day. Notes From a Director finds that our duo skipped a page and needs to circle back to some content on some major tread lightly topics. Actor's Nightmare brings up some hard-hitting finds they weren't able to discuss within these characters, and Mary and Steven talk about some...
Published 06/21/23
Violet is such a sweet name for such a brash protagonist, and Mary and Steven are here for it as they smell the sweet pine-scented air and the sticky bus floor as they take Violet From The Top! Steven drops a few facts that take otherworldly beliefs to a whole new level. Mary shares resounding positive reviews from this show's drop on Broadway. Hypocrisy of characters, Women's beauty standards, and A confusing love triangle create raucous and heartfelt discussion. ALBUM LINK HERE Grab...
Published 06/15/23
After their own psychotic break, "Killing Time" is not quite over yet at From The Top! as Steven and Mary return to the booth to finish their coverage of American Psycho: The Musical in this week's episode of Show Notes. Not many Notes From a Director this week, but that lets Steven and Mary Dive a little more into the relationship dynamics of this crazy cast. Actor's Nightmare includes some Tom Cruise roasting and explores the roles of the male and female relationships. This Quick Cast...
Published 06/08/23
The Style Section is placed and the plastic draping is up as Steven and Mary navigate the psycho within themselves in this week's episode of From The Top! covering Brett Easton Ellis's novel, Christian Bale's Cult Classic, and a musical that may have been axed a little too early. That's right... Turn up Huey Lewis and the News, and enjoy going a little crazy with American Psycho: The Musical. Steven returns again to the booth with Mary and all that can be said is... They went a little...
Published 06/01/23
This week Steven and Mary take a journey back to France and wish they had some meats and wine with their cheese, as they correct themselves, surprise themselves, and make fools of themselves as per usual in this installment of Show Notes of their From The Top! episode covering Les Misérables. More in-depth coverage and Mary has changed her tune now that she isn't wading in water like Val Jean, and Steven has trekked far to be in the studio so you know crazy ensues with more fun facts and...
Published 05/25/23
The only thing more rickety than a wall made of furniture in this week's episode of From The Top! are Mary and Steven as they fight their own dramatic French angst to get through a review of the iconic and, dare they say, (in an overly exaggerated French accent) superb spectacle that is Les Misérables. Steven digs up the history of what was happening in France for the setting of this musical and shares some insight into Victor Hugo as to why he would write his second popular work about a...
Published 05/18/23
The Netherworld realigns and unfreezes as Mary and Steven reach a modicum of synergy once again from the fright of their lives in their initial coverage of From The Top! Beetlejuice The Musical in this weeks installment of Show Notes! Steven corrects himself on Episode blips in "Notes From a Director" and apologizes on difficulties. In "Actors Nightmare" our duo discusses Steven's own Netherworld-ly live-in and the controversy that surrounds what our friendly house ghosts reincarnate...
Published 05/11/23
IIIIIIIITTTTTTTTT'S SHOWWTIIIME!!! They're back! Mary and Steven kick off their season 2 with the fright of their lives as they seem very "ready set, not yet" on agreeing on ANYTHING, as they take Beetlejuice: The Musical From The Top! Steven uncovers the crazy history and origins of how our bio-exorcist came to be, mourns the loss of some source canon, and has some choice words for the librettist, while Mary is living her Barbara 2.0 rebirth enjoying every second of heart, camp, and...
Published 05/04/23