OFF 2 BROADWAY

OFF 2 BROADWAY

A podcast where we discuss everything musical theatre, from the comfort of the car. Hosted by Tara & Stefania

Episodes

August 4, 2025 44 mins

This week we're honoured to welcome one of our dream guests to the show -- Hailey Gillis! Hailey joins Tara and Stefania to chat about her history with The Great Comet as well as other Dave Malloy works, and shares what's most special about working in Canadian theatre.

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Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812 Trailer | Youtube


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It’s that time of year again! Tara and Stefania are off to Stratford to review Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Annie, the two musicals of the season. Hop in and join us for the journey!

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"Overture " - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: Original Broadway Cast Recording


"If You Want Perfection" - Death Becomes Her (Original Broadway Cast Recording)


"Love is my Legs" - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: Original Broadwa...

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July 7, 2025 75 mins

Dead Outlaw was without a doubt one of the most unique new musicals on Broadway this season. Join Tara and Stefania on Elmer’s wild journey as we discuss yet another show that centres around the meaning of death.

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"Dead" - Dead Outlaw (Original Broadway Cast Recording)


"Up to the Stars" - Dead Outlaw (Original Broadway Cast Recording)


"Something From Nothing" - Dead Outlaw (Original Broadway Cast Recording)


"Indian Train" - Dead O...

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June 23, 2025 70 mins

Born from NBC's iconic TV show, SMASH made its Broadway debut, and took its final bow. Tara and Stefania talk about how they rewrote the story of Ivy vs Karen into a chaos of alcoholics, laxatives and meta storylines. Join us!

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"Let me be Your Star" - SMASH (Original Broadway Cast Recording)


"On Lexington & 52nd Street" - SMASH (The Complete Season One)


"Rewrite This Story" - SMASH (The ...

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June 8, 2025 73 mins

Tara and Stefania are hitting the road this week with Maybe Happy Ending!

We'll talk rush seat sight lines, Tony winning performances, and how love translate across languages.

Hop in!

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“When You’re In Love” - Maybe Happy Ending I Beyond the Music (Original Broadway Cast Recording)


“The Rainy Day We Met” - Maybe Happy Ending I Beyond the Music (Original Broadway Cast Recording)


“What I Learned From People” - Maybe Happy ...

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May 26, 2025 81 mins

This week, we’re exploring Broadway’s revival of Floyd Collins! Tara and Stefania talk about the hauntingly beautiful score, infamous staging choices and if this is finally Jeremy’s year for a Tony.

Come on, we’re a-callin’!

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"The Riddle Song " - Floyd Collins (1996 Original Off-Broadway Cast)


"The Dream" - Floyd Collins (1996 Original Off-Broadway Cast)


"The Call" - Lincoln Center Theatre Youtube


"Some People” - NPR Tiny Desk Gypsy


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A jam-packed season, two jam-packed episodes -- it's time for part two of the Tony nominations! We're hitting the road, and we'll tell you 'why love' the shows on stage this year.

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Tara and Stefania jump into this stacked season of theatre, as they break down the acting categories of the musicals on Broadway.


It’s time to fill out your ballot - who are you picking this year?

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Britta Johnson joins us again to talk about Life After, her newest show hitting the Toronto stage. Britta shares her opening night experience, changes that happened during the development of the musical, and the power of authenticity in storytelling. We’re so lucky to welcome her back to the pod, join us!

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"Poetry" - Life After


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Low-rise jeans, oversized sunnies, and musical comedies at center stage. We’re rewinding to the 2005 Tony's — twenty years later, who’s your Best New Musical winner? 

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“The First Goodbye” - 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Original Broadway Cast recording) 


“Pandemonium” - 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Original Broadway Cast recording) 


“The Beauty Is” - The Light in the Piazza (Original Broadway Cast Recording) 


“Ai...

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March 31, 2025 76 mins

Get your waterproof mascara on, because this week Tara and Stefania are ranking their top tearjerkers!

Grab that box of tissues, and join us in the car for an emotional ride.

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"Being Alive" - Company (2006 Broadway Revival)


"Not A Day Goes By" - Merrily We Roll Along (New Broadway Cast Recording)


"Not A Day Goes By Reprise" - Merrily We Roll Along (New Broadway Cast Recording)


"Sunday" - Sunday in the Park with George (Original Br...

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March 16, 2025 86 mins

Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome!


We're heading back to the Kit Kat Klub to talk about the newest revival of Cabaret! Tara and Stefania chat about the immersive nature, underlying morals and different iterations of the classic show.


Start celebrating, right this way, come to the cabaret!

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"I Don't Care Much" - Adam Lambert performs Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club


"Willkommen" - Cabaret (2021 Cast Re...

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March 3, 2025 63 mins

We're heading to Tulsa to talk Greasers, rush lines, and fight calls! Tara and Stefania could talk to you all night about the Tony award winning best musical, The Outsiders!

Stay gold!

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"Little Brother" - The Outsiders, A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast)


"Throwing in the Towel" - The Outsiders, A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast)


"Stay Gold" - The Outsiders, A New Musical (Original Br...

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February 17, 2025 76 mins

We’re taking a trip back to the 80s this week, as we review Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical! This jukebox show comments on altruism, community, and the power of music to influence the world.


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We’re starting off the year the only way we know how, with our way too early Tony nominations!


Are we crazy? Do we have a crystal ball? Who are you picking for this year's awards?

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"How Glory Goes" - Floyd Collins (Original Cast Recording)


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December 29, 2024 109 mins

What a year!

We've made it to the end of 2024, which means it's time to review the incredible shows we've seen this year. We were so lucky to see performances that made us laugh, cry, and fall in love with theatre all over again - listen now to our most memorable moments of 2024!

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December 23, 2024 100 mins

This week, we are rejoicifying in the existence of the Wicked movie, as we break down Jon Chu's take on the popular musical. Tara and Stefania talk casting choices, stylized vocals, and what we want to see in part two!


So sit back, have a drink of green elixir, and join us for a Wicked movie debrief 💗💚

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"Popular" - Wicked: The Soundtrack


"The Wizard and I" - Wicked: The Soundtrack


"Dancing Through Life" - Wicked: The S...

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This week, Tara and Stefania host Seth Zosky to talk about his role as Jack, in Mirvish’s production of Titanique! Seth tells us about being part of a show that instills so much joy and comedy to its audiences.

Join us for the adventure!

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"Taking Chance" - Titanique


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November 25, 2024 73 mins

Tara and Stefania are here to give you the morning report on the pride (rock) of Disney Theatrical Productions --- The Lion King is still roaring on Broadway after 27 years, and has a number of accolades from highest grossest Broadway production to the first female to win the Tony for Best Director. We just can’t wait for you to listen -- join us!!

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"Circle of Life" - The Lion King: Original Broadway Cast


"I Just Can't Wait...

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November 11, 2024 117 mins

Tara and Stefania talk about casting, cameras and composers as we travel to Sunset Boulevard! Broadway’s latest revival has the star power and orchestrations that dreams are made of - join us!

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"The Car Chase" - SUNSET BLVD: The Album


"As If We Never Said Goodbye" - SUNET BLVD: THE ALBUM


"The Phone Call" - SUNET BLVD: THE ALBUM


"Sunset Boulevard" - SUNET BLVD: THE ALBUM


Man of the House - ROMEO + JULIET - Rachel Zegler


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