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S6E13 84. The Book of Mormon
This week, Mackenzie is joined by his two amazing co-hosts, Scott Hurst and Maris Lyons, for the first time ever as the trio tackles one of the most divisive musical comedies of the 21st century: The…
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Next week, it’s the penultimate episode of the season, and Scott, Maris, and Mackenzie come together for the first time as they head out on their mission trip to Uganda to take on the satirical…
S6E12 83. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
This week, Scott and Mackenzie con their way to the French Riviera as they take on David Yazbek and Jeffrey Lane’s Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. They unpack Scott’s personal history with the show and what…
Bonus Episode-Wicked: For Good-Teaser Trailer Shot by Shot Break Down
After the overwhelmingly positive response to our Wicked: Part I coverage, we’re back with the first instalment in our deep dive into the highly anticipated sequel, Wicked: For Good. Join host and…
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Next week, it's all about Ruprecht as Scott and Mackenzie dive into the musical comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels! Together they explore the twist ending of the show. They also unpack how much impact…
S6E11 82. Annie Get Your Gun
This week, Maris and Mackenzie have the sun in the morning and the moon at night as they take aim at the sharpshooting musical classic Annie Get Your Gun. Maris shares memories of performing in the…
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Next week, there's no business like show business as Maris and Mackenzie dive into the classic musical Annie Get Your Gun! Maris reminisces about her time performing in the show, and together they…
S6E10 81. Pippin
This week, Scott and Mackenzie have magic to do and miracle plays to play as they delve into Stephen Schwartz’s coming-of-age musical Pippin. They explore whether audiences are meant to like—or even…
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Next Friday Scott and Mackenzie are searching for their corner of the sky as they discuss the Stephen Schwartz musical Pippin. They’ll explore the creative difficulties this show faced as Schwartz…
Bonus Episode-Andrew Prashad Interview (One Step At A Time)
This week, we have a special bonus episode for our wonderful viewers and listeners! Join Mackenzie as he virtually sits down with co-host Scott Hurst and the multi-talented Andrew Prashad — actor,…
S6E9 80. Lucky Stiff
This week, Mackenzie and Scott sense that something funny’s going on as they dive into Ahrens and Flaherty’s first musical outing, Lucky Stiff. They break down where the film adaptation missed the…
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Next Friday, Mackenzie and Scott head to Monte Carlo to discuss the musical farce Lucky Stiff. They’ll explore how this show launched one of musical theatre’s most successful collaborations—Lynn…
S6E8 79. The Mystery of Edwin Drood
This week, Mackenzie and Scott are off to the races and the English music hall as they choose their preferred ending in a discussion of the Dickinson musical The Mystery of Edwin Drood. They break…
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Next Friday, two kinsmen more than brothers, Mackenzie and Scott, will head into Dickinson London to discuss the musical with multiple endings, The Mystery of Edwin Drood. They’ll explore why…
S6E7 78. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
This week, podcast listeners we bid you welcome to our latest episode where Mackenzie, Scott, and special guest Ryan Borochovitz, Co-Artistic Producer of Cup of Hemlock Theatre, discuss the often…
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Next week, Scott and Mackenzie will be donning their togas alongside special guest Ryan Borochovitz, Co-Artistic Producer of Cup of Hemlock Theatre, as they delve into the world of Stephen Sondheim's…
Bonus Episode- Wicked Movie Review
Fellow Ozians, the wait is over! The much-anticipated review of the movie musical that's defying gravity, Wicked, is finally here. Join host Mackenzie and special guest Jessica Maxwell as they delve…
S6E6 77. Sunset Boulevard
This week, Mackenzie and Maris are finding new ways to dream as they discussion the Lloyd Webber musical Sunset Boulevard. Together, they delve into the tumultuous creative process behind Sunset…
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Next week Mackenzie and Maris are getting ready for their close ups as they discuss the film noir musical Sunset Boulevard. Hear Maris and Mackenzie explore the concepts of ageism in the…
S6E5 76. Victor/Victoria
This week, Mackenzie and Scott are exploring 'King's Dilemma' as they discussion the troublesome musical comedy Victor/Victoria. Together these two unpack why some of the songs from the Oscar…
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Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast has published 244 episodes since September 2019, covering topics in Arts, Performing Arts.
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