What's That From? : Exploring Musicals We Don't Know, But Probably Should: Recent Episodes
Joshua Keen and Kate Jarecki
Each week two classic theatre-nerds, Kate and Josh, explore a popular musical they know nothing about. Together they analyze the plot, characters, music, and history of the show; presenting it in an easy way for people to learn as much as they can in under 30min. So if you need to learn a show quickly for an audition, school, (or if you also feel guilty you know nothing about The Pajama Game) we have the podcast for you! Check out our instagram for more information: @wtf_bway
wtf....wtf....WTF!! Sounds like you've summoned Josh and Kate to help describe all you need to know about Beetlejuice the musical! It's Spooky Summer folks!
This week Kate and Josh dive into the epic Titanic! Unlike history, this classic musical rises to the top! Put on your life vest 'cause we're off to sea!
Well HELLO AGAIN! After a short hiatus Kate and Josh are back to explore the musical Hello Again. Buckle up as we jump through time and sexual relationships...
Detectives Josh and Kate are on the case! Follow along as they dive between the fictional and real worlds of 1940s film noir Los Angeles.
Can you spell "Obsessed"? How about if we use it in a sentence: "Josh and Kate are OBSESSED with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!" Listen as they discuss this goofy show.
It's a Bird...It's a Plane... It's.... a musical? Will Josh and Kate uncover the mystery of the infamous Superman musical? Listen to Episode 24 to find out!
Do you hear that? That's the sound of wedding bells and dice rolling. No it's not Guys and Dolls. It's Honeymoon in Vegas! Or as we like to call it "Honeymoon in Vegas, Act two in Hawaii!" Listen as Kate and Josh explore this goofy, high energy show!
Don't worry... you aren't seeing double. It's Side Show week! Join your hosts Violet and Daisy - Oops! I mean Josh and Kate as they explore the heart breaking story of the belting conjoined sisters.
It's March Madness time!! On the field we've got two touchdowns and a goalie up to bat.... Well what do we know about sports - we're theatre kids! Listen as Josh and Kate explore the quirky musical Lysistrata Jones!
Well Toto.... we're in both OZ and KANSAS this week with the one and only Brian J. Marcum. We are SO excited to be celebrating our 20th anniversary by exploring The Boy from Oz with our VERY special guest. Brian is a Broadway veteran with credits including (but not limited to) Spamalot, The Drowsy Chaperone, 42nd Street, and of course The Boy from Oz with Hugh Jackman. He is now an esteemed Director/Choreographer/Teacher and the Artistic Director of Music Theatre Wichita. Listen to the album, watch some performances, and get ready to go to rio!!
Two girls pack their bags and head to the big apple to follow their dreams, only to be faced by rejection, chaos, and jazz. Their names were Josh and Kate. Listen as they discuss the classic Wonderful Town!
Love! Drugs! Drama! Belting! Listen as Josh and Kate explore The Wild Party! (Not that one, the other one!)
Do you like the musical Chicago? How about the play Noises Off? Listen to Josh and Kate explore the murder mystery love child of those two shows!
Do you wanna have fun? Hows about a few.... laughs? Listen as Josh and Kate dive into The Life of grimy NYC in the '80s!
Shakespeare, Musicals, and Eggs oh my! This week Josh and Kate explore the musical Something Rotten!
Is it hot in here or is it just us? The thermometer says its 110 in the Shade! Listen as Kate and Josh explore this golden age underdog.
This week Josh and Kate had a little more homework to do... learn 13 the musical! Listen to us dive into the OG middle school musical.
No flowers blooming here, only corn. Check out Kate and Josh as they explore the musical Grey Gardens!
Lights, Camera, Bernadette, and..... heroin? Josh and Kate explore the musical Mack and Mabel!
This episode we lose our minds. You can too! Listen to Josh and Kate explore the musical A New Brain!
You can't beat Mame. There's nothing more to say... except listen to Josh and Kate explore this classic!
This week we have a special guest! Kate and Josh explore The Prom with the Associate Choreographer of the new Netflix film adaptation - Brendon Stimson. Listen as we discuss the difference between Broadway and Movie musicals, the filming process, and working with stars such as Ryan Murphy and Meryl Streep!
Listen to Kate and Josh strip down The Full Monty. There's no holding back with this one!
Boy, do we have trust issues after listening to this show... Listen as Josh and Kate explore the musical Promises, Promises!
A Disney musical without a happy ending? Who knew?! Josh and Kate explore the musical Aida.
Grab your pillow and favorite PJ's because it's slumber party time. Josh and Kate explore The Pajama Game!
Kate and Josh dive deep to explore the musical Hadestown. Don't hate us because we didn't know it.... now we do!
I bet you've never heard of this show... It's time to learn! Josh and Kate explore the musical Venice.
Sit back, relax, and listen as Kate and Josh discuss the incredibly hilarious musical 9 to 5! All hail queen Dolly Parton.