Broadway Baby: Recent Episodes
Kimberly Schmidt
Join host Kimberly Schmidt and her husband Jay as they try to transform their friend Alex Fossella from casual theater goer to full-out fan boy.
We bring this baby back to where he began - a love of the new american musical Hamilton. We hope we have taught him well. Happy Trails to our Broadway Baby.
We are back... If only for a moment. Enjoy one last new musical or Alex to hate or love before our final episode dissecting his journey through theatre with us!
We talk through our favorite past Tony Awards performances and what we are looking forward to this Sunday!
Kimberly revisits a teenage favorite for the first time in years while Alex and Jay listen for the irst time to the 2008 flop Glory Days.
Pre-order the documentary,
Ensemble, on Broadway on Demand here! https://www.broadwayondemand.com/series/tILrNv1cgq6L-ensemble-documentary
Do you wanna be a producer? Then join us as we discuss the Tony phenomenon Mel Brooks musical that has us all asking "Wait, why is it more money for a flop than a hit?"
How did this take so long?!
We discuss Broadway traditions and Fiddler on the Roof this week on Broadway Baby!
In honor of the revival, go back to our episode on! We welcome special guest Orli Matlow (@hiremeimfunny) to discuss her theater nerdom and one of the most perfect shows ever.
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Finish the year with Broadway Baby's "A Winter's Pod," a parody of Hamilton's "A Winter's Ball."
Finish the year with our holiday tradition, Mame! Enjoy our previous episode on the movie, starring Lucille Ball. My lord, that movie is...yeah...
For the holiday season, enjoy our past episode on White Christmas!
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Enjoy our talk about the Kushner/Tesori operetta (with talking buses), Caroline, or Change!
In honor of the great Stephen Sondheim, enjoy our revisited episode on Sunday in the Park with George w/ guest Nick Nadel.
Today we talk Tick Tick... Boom starring Andrew Garfield and directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda!
Join Kimberly and Alex for a mini discussion of Baby Meets World and the Wicked movie casting news!
How have we not done this already?! We finally take Alex through the greatness that is Parade. #reviveparade
Enjoy "I Got a Podcast" a parody of "Moving Too Fast" from Jason Robert Brown's "The Last Five Years"
Today we talk La Cage Aux Folles with friend of the show Brooke Mueller! We also talk about her new amazing theatre networking app Call Time Broadway!
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Today we cover Elton John's Aida! We talk pop stars, opera, and whether a big metal box would be pleasing to the touch.
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Broadway Baby sings "Sing Out Lousie," our tribute to "Keep the Beat" from Netflix's Vivo by Lin-Manuel Miranda!
Your Favorite theatre geeks teach their broadway baby about one of their favorite shows...Bright Star
Rebecca Kaplan (@rebeccatkaplan) joins us to discuss comedy, theatre and animorphs somehow. Follow us:
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Kevin Jaeger (@Broadwaysted, @JaegerKev) joins us to discuss one of his childhood favorite movies - 1956's Carousel!
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Today we talk Jonathan Larson's Tick Tick...Boom! Plus we cover writing styles, Raul Esparza and the life of starving artists.
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Today we talk to friend of the show Jim Barrow! We talk Parade, DIY special effects, and why theatre people should dig into politics.
Note: this was recorded in June of 2020, when Scott Rudin was still lead producer of Mockingbird and had not yet been exposed for his horrific behavior.
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Today we talk the Christopher Guest mockumentary Waiting For Guffman!
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Get ready for a rowdy one. Broadway Baby sings one of his favorite songs at Broadway karaoke!
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Broadway Baby sings "Broadway Podcaster," an homage to Sky Pony's "Beautiful Monster"!
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In anticipation of the film adaptation - Kimberly introduces Jay and Alex to the original cast recording of In The Heights!
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Broadway Baby sings "Podcaster" a parody of Sky Pony's "Doctor!"
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Today we talk to musician and one of Alex's dearest friends, Rick Soriano! We talk eclectic music, battles of bands, and why Alex wore sunglasses for 2 straight years.
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Broadway Baby sings "Do You Hear The Listeners Sing?" a parody of Les Miz's "Do you Hear The People Sing?"!
In memory of singer, actor, painter, mental health advocate Amy Oestreicher. She leaves behind a tremendous amount of art and an indelible impact on her community.
https://www.amyoes.com/
Hey y'all! No episode this week we lost the file, but wanted to tell you to look up if you're eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Use links below.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-get-a-covid-19-vaccine-a-state-by-state-guide-11611703769
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/index.html
https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov
Today we talk with comedian, voice-over artist and creator of All Muppet Hamilton, Ricky Downes! We talk going viral, vocal impressions and why you HAVE to cast Fozzie as Lafayette.
https://www.rickydownes.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0QO9fdJT35mo2WXyKCSXNA
https://twitter.com/RickyDownesIII
Today we talk to theatre blogger Brooke Muller! We discuss missing out on theatre, self-education and how to enjoy Broadway when it's still closed.
https://www.backstagewithb.com
Instagram: @backstagewith_b
Broadway Baby sings "Click On a New Window" a parody of Mame! The show everyone agrees is a Christmas show!
Broadway Baby sings "Empty Little Town," a parody of "Wicked Little Town" from Hedwig and the Angry Inch!
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Wear a mask! COVID-19 is crazy dangerous and the more we distance and wear masks, the safer we will be!
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Vote early! Vote Biden! Preferably on the Working Families Party Line. Make sure to fill out your ballot all the way down, because smaller races directly impact your community. Research your candidates thoroughly.
Find your polling place:
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Support progressive causes:
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A PSA from your Broadway Baby about voting, organizing and self-educating to prepare for the election!
Register to vote: https://vote.gov
Joe Biden for President: Official Campaign Website
To aid progressive causes:
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https://blacklivesmatter.com
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Today we talk to comedian, musician and theatre writer Kevin Froleiks! We talk Kurt Vonnegut, Great Comet and how pumped we are about War and Peace.
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More from the notorious "Broadway Baby Sings" concert at 57 Below, 4 straight hours of podcast parody outro's!
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Today we talk with theatre enthusiast and podcast spouse Kelley Flynn! We talk theatre onstage and off, being a podcast spouse, and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying!
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Today we talk to host of The Original Cast, playwright and official Funcle of Broadway Baby, Patrick Flynn! We talk his theatrical childhood, rewrites and how much tantrum is too much.
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Today we chat with writer and friend of the show Liz Hersey! We talk theatricality, Kevin Bacon, and why Tarantino should direct Titus Andronicus.
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Broadway Baby interviews Laine Ziska! We talk about her research project on Come From Away, and becoming a part of the Come From Away family!
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Broadway Baby sings the outro hits! This week it's "Avenue P."
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Back on Zoom! Alex, Kimberly and Jay watched Joseph -- on broadwayHD.
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Broadway Baby sings the outro hits! This week it's "Podquarius."
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Broadway Baby takes his first steps and interviews Brenda Martinez! We talk playing flute, Be More Chill and My Favorite Year!
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Back on Zoom we thought Alex had enough Broadway know-how to watch Elaine Stritch at Liberty on broadwayHD.
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In our first Zoom from quarantine we needed a little love. So we watched She Loves me on broadwayHD.
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Long before our self-distancing, we got together to discuss was was an upcoming film remake: Mulan! We can't wait to see it.... eventually. Stay safe everyone!
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In honor of the upcoming revival, we delve into Company this week! We welcome special guest Orli Matlow (@hiremeimfunny) to discuss her theater nerdom and one of the most perfect shows ever.
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Well we did it again so now it is tradition! Mame means Christmas for this show! Why? We have no idea, but here we are!
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