34 episodes
What's That From? : Exploring Musicals We Don't Know, But Probably Should Joshua Keen and Kate Jarecki
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4.7 • 13 Ratings
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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: @wtfbway
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Ride The Cyclone
Step right up, folks! In this week's episode, we're taking a wild ride through the whimsical world of Ride the Cyclone! Join us under the carnival lights as we unravel the mysteries, marvel at the music, and spin through the surreal storytelling of this captivating, and strange, musical! Don't be a sideshow spectator - hop on the podcast carousel and let the adventure begin!
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Curtains
Get your magnifying glass ready and join us in the 'curtains' of mystery! In this episode, we're sleuthing our way through the Kander and Ebb musical Curtains, uncovering clues, suspects, and killer tunes. So, grab your trench coat and fedora, because it's time to solve the ultimate musical mystery!
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Assassins
Get ready to aim for a bullseye with our latest episode as we take a journey into the world of Stephen Sondheim's Assassins! Follow Kate and Josh as we aim to hit all the right points (and pronunciations) in the musical that turns history on its head. From presidential targets to killer tunes, we'll uncover the darkly comedic melodies that make Assassins a hit. So lock and load your listening devices, because this episode is sure to be a shot in the arm for musical theater lovers everywhere!
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Fun Home
Is this show as fun as it sounds, or will we uncover some dark truths hidden behind closed doors? Join Kate and Josh this week as we enter the Fun Home!
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Damn Yankees
Welcome back to What's That From?: A Podcast exploring musicals we don't know, but probably should! Join Kate and Josh as they head to the ballpark and slide into the classic Damn Yankees. Does this devilish show hit a home run or will it strike out? Play ball!!
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Beetlejuice
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!
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Customer Reviews
Educational AND Entertaining!
Kate and Joshua bring musicals to life, educating the listeners on old shows, new shows, borrowed shows and blue shows, and bring a fresh and new perspective and opinion to the musical theatre genre
A perfect capsule of musical knowledge
This podcast is amazing because I am a basic theater lover but I want to expand on my knowledge and musical library. It’s an easy listen that makes me want to explore more musicals and theatre performances.
It’s OK, but…..
It is great to hear young people sharing their experiences, but they have the nasty habit of using the word “like” repeatedly throughout their descriptions. For example, “She was like happy, and like he was like sad.” It makes the podcast sound very juvenile.