This week we talk about the 1992 cult-like musical Falsettos, talking about how the show should always be viewed as a period piece, the fun and whimsy lyrics that tell a very real and sad story finally talking about the fanbase the show has created. Leave Us a rating/ Review on whatever platform you are listening on Check us out on social media:  Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals  Email:...

This week we talk about 2015's Fun Home, talking about the unique conditions that allowed this show to thrive and has led other shows with similar subject matter to fail, and how Alison Bechdel is cool and beg for a revival soon. Leave Us a rating/ Review on whatever platform you are listening on Check us out on social media:  Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals  Email:...

This week we talk about Jamie, talking about the pure optimism that the show has, the inherent Britishness of the show and how good of a world it would be if everyone appreciated the art of drag. Check us out on social media:  Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals  Email: [email protected] Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall leave us a review or rating

This week we look at Andy and Rice's first musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat. Talking about the show's origin as a school play, the musical theatre reality TV of the 2000's and of course talk about all the Andy antics Links https://docs.google.com/document/d/10iXVgyy5fzncy7UTTJ4am70uW7I23lRdn27ranN7ej4/edit?usp=sharing Check us out on social media:  Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube:...

This week we look at Lin-Manuel Miranda's 15-minute musical talking about a real-life case, who is in the wrong and of course, have to talk about how good of a songwriter Lin is. But before we do that we live react to the Tony Award nominations and give some of our thoughts. Links https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JfWRDdk31TzKvtuTrodUvXe_MSVFNFIPR4Vtc2nYJDg/edit?usp=sharing Check us out on social media:  Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter:...

This week we talk about the 2015 musical comedy. talking about the use of musical references, feminism and musicals and of course talk about Shakespeare. Find us on socials: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals Email: [email protected] Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall

This week we chat about all the news and give and talk about the Olivier Awards. Some news stories we cover Heather's unfortunate return to London, the new Romeo and Juliet with Rachel Zegler finally making her Broadway debut (we were right about it being a play), give our thoughts on the current Broadway season before finally talking about the Olivier awards then give some tony nomination predictions. Theme Tune by Henry Dartnall Check us out on socials: Instagram: @wrongaboutmuscials...

This week we talk about Anaïs Mitchell's Hadestown. charting is the story of the show from being performed in 100-seat theatres in Vermont to one of the biggest musicals since Hamilton. Talking about the political love story that inspires hope in spite of the tragedy of the piece, one of our new favourite musical theatre songs and wonder if the show would suit a live album. LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-7SHLg5R1HuU7A8pyxCuyzWlrcjcTuJPGgkFzLv_rqA/edit?usp=sharing Theme Tune...

This week we talk about Spongebob the Musical talking about the insane list of songwriters, how the show is technically impressive and unfortunately have to defend Ethan Slatter Find us on socials: Check us out on social media: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals LINKS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_iJUx4zjFqcEQdMFVLZZmo5huHPHEJnGATYLo_kLv7U/edit?usp=sharing Come back next week for a big episode!!

This week we talk about the 2003 musical all about Puppets. Talking about the outdated jokes in the show, the iconic 2004 Tony campaign it ran and if they will ever update the show in a big way. Socials: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n_Xm0I0WLZcocuo0hN7RsOlxEbAM0lb7TNQlQz8rJTA/edit?usp=sharing

This week we talk about the short-lived Broadway musical Amélie. Talking about the original beloved French movie, the art of the adaptation and what it means to be subbed at the Tony Awards. Find Us on Socials: Email: [email protected] Esmé https://www.theaterdiary.com/user/self/?id=WgQxlkIRrx  Nell https://www.theaterdiary.com/user/?id=utc0v3Cn8t Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ckf0n1e6mjYZdeCS7Z78E2Yk4qvc5Xzc-UmoVKTTVtE/edit?usp=sharing

This week we talk about the classic musical Annie. Talking about the intentional timeless nature of the show, whether or not there is a new take to be had on Annie and of course the show's love of FDR! Note we do to talk about the Olivier Award nominations until 28 minutes in so skip to then if you just want to hear Annie. Find us on Mezzanine: Esmé https://www.theaterdiary.com/user/self/?id=WgQxlkIRrx  Nell https://www.theaterdiary.com/user/?id=utc0v3Cn8t Find us on socials:...

This week we take a look back at the pandemic and the musicals that were created on TikTok. Talking about the pure joy and fun of the Ratatouille musical. Then talking about the unofficial Brigerton musical that started on TikTok but found its way to the Grammys and the Kenney Center and caused one of the most interesting lawsuits that we have ever seen. find us on Mezzanine...

This week we look at the 2007 rock musical Spring Awakening. Talking about the show's rude subject matter, iconic Tony performance and how the show changed fan culture forever. Check us out on social media Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals LINKS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nrjkm2eCprUtXv3lkkKBFyzdvktXp4bKyFQp9fFF9as/edit?usp=sharing

In this week's episode, we take a look at Sara Bareilles's 2016 musical, talking about the history-making all-female creative team, the sexual politics of the show and whether it's fair to make moral judgments about the characters. Check us out on social media Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gZpm0GTJNmF1BzmbTLg_iB8jjr7T5CHvA9OChpbszV8/edit?usp=sharing

Due to sickness and there being a lot of news that we have a lot of thoughts about we've decided to do a whole episode about the goings on in the theater world. Talking about the struggle to get Starkid tickets, what it means to be a stunt cast (talking about Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit, Lola Tung and Arianna Madox), Bootlegs and the sharing of them on social media at a growing rate, the ethics of theatre gossip and finally talking about the whatsonstage awards. Don't worry we're back to...

In honour of Valentine's Day we look at Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years. Talking about the alleged autobiographical nature of the work, if the show works when Cathy and Jamie interact and talking about that ever on going debate about who is to blame for the failure of their relationship. Check us out on social media: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals Links...

In honour of it being Groundhog Day, we look at Tim Mitchin's 2017 musical, talking about how it is one of the most underrated musicals of the 2010s. make a case of why it should come back to London with Andy Karl and for the final time (for now) talk about the 2017 Tony Awards. Find us on socials  Email: [email protected] Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals  Links will now be on a...

In this episode, we talk about Beauty and the Beast talking about its origins as the first Disney musical, the changes they made from the animated movie and whether a Disney story from the 90’s has to be feminist.  Yes, we know about the National tour next year it was announced the DAY AFTER we recorded.  Find us on socials  Email: [email protected] Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube:...

In this episode, we talk about the biggest musical of the 90's. talking about the real-life people and events that the musical is based on, whether it should have a revival soon and if the characters are right not to pay their rent. Find us on socials  Email: [email protected] Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube:...

In this episode, we talk about Frank Wildhorns' Bonnie and Clyde, talking about the unfairly mean reviews, the ethics of doing a musical about real criminals and the West End success Check us out on social media: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals Email:...

Happy New Year everyone, for the first episode of 2024 we look at Tim Minchin and Denis Kelly's adaption of a beloved children's book talking about the witty and smart lyrics that have changed meaning over time, to how being British is integral to the peace and our first experiences with this musical. Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Youtube: YourWrongAboutMusicals Links  Background of the...

In honour of it being the last episode of the year, we look at all of the shows we have seen this year. Ranking them from worst to best. Talking about our issues with Operation Mincemeat, coming face to face with the biggest idol and enemy of the podcast Andrew Lloyd Webber, seeing some of our favourite musicals of all time (Phantom of the Opera and Next to Normal) and the massive change of heart that Esme had about Les Misérables. Finally, we talk about what we're excited to see in 2024....

This week we look at Menken and Aherns' A Christmas Carol talking about its roots as a mega musical made to rival the Christmas spectacular to give our many thoughts about it as a musical and as an adaptation, to finally talking about why it never landed in London. Find us on socials: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals email:...

This week we look at Ahrens and Flaherty's 2017 Anastasia. Talking about its roots as a historically inaccurate Fox film that was designed to go up against the Disney Empire to stage musical that took a more honest look at its subject matter while still keeping the princess magic. Find us on socials: Instagram: @wrongaboutmusicals tiktok:@wrongaboutmusicals Twitter: @wrongabmusicals Email: [email protected]  The...