Theater Nerds is a weekly podcast where hosts Rachel Jones & Taylor Read will explore all aspects of theater, musicals, and everything in between. Come Nerd Out with Us!
This is Halloween! Happy Halloween everyone, we hope you are all dressed up and ready for those candy comas! In this episode, Rachel & Taylor discuss some spookyyy shows, their fav candy options, and…
Does the American Theater Wing always get it right? Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss the 1976 Tony Award’s which involved a musical montage, Chicago showing some skin, and A Chorus Line soaring.
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We’re fall…ing into the Disney Theatrical one more time! Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss current and future Disney productions while also making their predictions of Disney films that should become…
We’re back for more and this time we’re going Under the Sea while Carrying the Banner! Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss the middle years of Disney Theatrical Productions and their influence on the …
Beauties, beasts, puppets, and swinging apes. Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss the beginnings of Disney Theatrical Productions and the early influence they had on the theater community.
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‘Oh the thinks you can think, when you think about Seuss!’ Listen to Rachel & Taylor dive deep into the Ahrens & Flaherty’s unfortunate early 2000s flop and the legacy of the show today.
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Does the American Theater Wing always get it right? Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss the 2003 Tony Award’s where fashion choices were made and Hairspray shined. Also, don’t miss their final thoughts…
Are all actors replaceable? Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss the differences between replacements, understudies, and swings and their favorite replacements of the past and present.
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Pumpkin spice, Sweaters, and cool fall nights. We’re nearing that time of year and that means it’s time to look at all the theater that will grace the stage this fall. Listen to Rachel & Taylor previ…
They come in all shapes and sizes. Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss the origin of Jukebox Musicals, their rise to popularity post Mamma Mia, and what type of jukebox they would like to see in the fu…
Follow Rachel & Taylor Into the Woods as they talk about this iconic piece of musical theater. Hear them discuss the shows origins, the incredible casts over the years, and fun facts about the Sondhe…
From Little Orphan Annie, to Matilda, Jack and the Beanstalk, and whole show full of raging hormonal 13 years old’s, kids have been around the block. Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss all their favor…
Does the American Theater Wing always get it right? Rachel & Taylor discuss the 2015 Tony Award’s where we found out Vanessa Hudgens bff, Fun Home soared, and Kristen Chenoweth & Alan Cumming delight…
Oh boy, do we have thoughts?! Join Rachel & Taylor on their discussion of shows that they consider are OVERRATED.
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What’s Your Damage? In this episode, Rachel & Taylor discuss and dissect well known TV musical episodes. Listen to them talk why they think these musical episodes exist, did Glee scare musical episod…
What is it about the cushy red velvet seats, the lights dimming, and the electric live energy that we love from performing art? Listen to Rachel & Taylor this week discuss their love of performing ar…
Omigod You Guys! Listen to Rachel & Taylor deep dive Legally Blonde the Musical. Hear them discuss this electric cast, social commentary, and The Search for Elle Woods.
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On this fun summer holiday (for us Americans), what else defines summer more than Theme Parks! Join Rachel & Taylor’s discuss their own theme park show memories, local and well known theme park shows…
Does the American Theater Wing always get it right? Rachel & Taylor discuss the 1988 Tony Award’s and Patti LuPone agelessness, Madonna’s impromptu comedic chops, and the clashing musicals Into the W…
What time is it? Summer time! Listen to Rachel & Taylor preview the Summer theater slate of shows to look for in their areas, broadway touring, and all around the country.
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