Theater Nerds

Dec 08 2024 154 ep. 69 mins

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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!

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Episode 138: Ahrens & Flaherty Hall of Fame

Looking at composers and their body of work with our series “Hall of Fame.” Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss the wildly diverse Ahrens & Falherty musicals and choose 5 of them to include in their hall of fame.Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify!SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNe

What’s the buzz - Tammy Faye closing, lots of casting news, and our thoughts on the Macy’s Parade Performances

Wwweeeee’rrreeee BbbbaaaacccckkKk! Hear Rachel & Taylor discuss all the broadway casting news, Tammy Faye’s surprising closure, and their thoughts on the Macy’s Parade Performances.

Episode 137: La La Bland (Wicked part 1)

“Let us be glad, let us be grateful” IT’S HERE! We have finally seen the Wicked movie! (part 1) and oh boy do we have thoughts. Listen to Rachel & Taylor discuss the beginnings of how the movie came to be, the dazzling cast, and their favorite moments from the film. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify!SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod

Episode 136: Performing Seasick with Michael Brennan

Happy Wicked Week! This week on the podcast we are joining in on the high seas and talking with performer, Wicked lover, and overall lovely human Michael Brennan! Hear him discuss his journey of auditioning, misconceptions of performing on a cruise ship, and advice for actors. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify!SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpo

Episode 135: 2004 Tony’s Rewind

With it being WICKED month, we decided to rewind the clock and jump back into 2004 Tony Awards where 20 years later a LOT has changed. Hear Rachel & Taylor discuss the comedy that fell flat, their favorite performances, and of course ALL the Wicked snubs.Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify!MENTIONS:2004 Tony Awards Complete: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AReC2EF1Yc

What’s the Buzz - Phantom back on tour, Gatsby across the pond, and Macy’s parade performances announced

Rachel & Taylor are back with another What’s the buzz. This week hear them discuss about Gatsby premiering across the pond, Macy’s parade performances announced, and the Slumdog Millionaire musical in the works. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify!SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerd

Episode 134: Broadway Adjacent (Museum of Broadway with Julie Boardman)

We are so proud and excited for this episode, as we are starting a new series Broadway Adjacent where we look at the many things that are all around Broadway. On the first episode of the series, we have a wonderful special guest, producer and co-founder of the Museum of Broadway Julie Boardman. Listen to her discuss the spark that got her into theater, misconceptions of starting a

What’s the Buzz - 13 Going on 30 Musical, Muny’s 107th Season, and NYCC Ragtime

Back with our current theater/broadway news episode! This week hear Rachel & Taylor discuss Hollywood on Broadway, The Muny’s announcement of their 107th season, and New York City Centers current production of Ragtime. Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify!SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @Theate

Episode 133: Warriors

With the overwhelming reception, we are diving deep into Warriors, the 2024 concept album from Lin Manuel-Miranda and Eisa Davis. Hear Rachel and & Taylor discuss the evolution of concept albums, their favorite songs, and the future of the project.Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify!MENTIONS:Interviews with LMM & Eisa Davis: BroadwayWorld: https://www.youtube.com

What’s the Buzz - Back to the Future Closing, Smash find theater and full cast announced, and NYCC Ragtime Rehearsal WOWS

Never fear, Buzz is here! Rachel & Taylor discuss all this weeks buzz including the broadway closings, broadway openings, and broadway casting! Tune in Monday for a whole episode on Warriors!Please leave us a review on Itunes and Spotify!SOCIALS: Follow and Subscribe on Insta: @theaternerdpod , Threads: @theaternerdpod, & Facebook: @TheaterNerdPodcast Rachel: @rjs