You might ask as we did, "what is the Enchanted Version?" We touch on it a little bit in the episode, but here is the breakdown:
The Original R&H Cinderella: Rodgers and Hammerstein were the first major Broadway composers of their time to tackle the fairytale, but they didn't do it for Broadway. Their Cinderella premiered as a TV movie in 1957, with Julie Andrews in the title role. This was the original version of the musical.
The Enchanted Edition: Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella has stood the test of time, having had two additional film remakes. The first was a 1965 version starring Lesley Ann Warren alongside Ginger Rogers as the Queen. The second, a 1997 TV movie, had an all-star lineup all the way through. This remake featured stage and screen icons including Brandy Norwood, Whitney Houston, Bernadette Peters, Paolo Montalbán, Whoopi Goldberg, Victor Garber, and Jason Alexander. This 1997 version is considered The Enchanted Edition.
The Broadway version: Finally, more than 50 years after Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote Cinderella, the show made it to Broadway in 2013 and ran for just under two years.
Come join us as we attend Cinderella: The Enchanted Edition!
In this episode, join Mikell and Monica (and friends!) as we see Ragtime for the first time together! Short and sweet, we hope you join us for the ride on this timeless story.
"Ragtime," a Tony Award-winning musical, tells the story of three diverse families at the dawn of the 20th century as they navigate the changing American landscape and strive for the American Dream. The musical weaves together the lives of a wealthy white family in New Rochelle, a Black ragtime pianist from Harlem, and a Jewish immigrant family on the Lower East Side, all while incorporating historical figures and events.
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In this episode, Mikell and Monica actually get to attend a musical together — which is rare these days since we live across the country from each other! We saw A Chorus Line at West Valley Performing Arts Center to support our dear friend Michael, and wow... this show surprised us in the best way. It’s a true classic, and we had so much fun. Come with us and have a great time!
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In this episode, Mikell and Monica head to The Wizard of Oz, where our amazing friend—and Musi-gals editor—Jared shines as the Scarecrow! This timeless musical has found new life thanks to the popularity of Wicked, and it’s easy to see why. We had an absolute blast with this one. Follow us down the yellow brick road and join us for a magical trip to The Wizard of Oz!
The 103rd Anniversary of the tragedy of the Titanic is coming up on April 15th - the Musi-gals invites you to join us as we attend the epic Titanic the Musical at Hale Centre Theatre in Sandy!
In this episode we are joined by our friend Michael who absolutely loves Titanic the Musical and had high hopes and expectations for the musical. See what all of us thought of the musical production! We'll see you there!
Come with us to School of Rock the musical! This episode was recorded at the beginning of our podcasting journey when we were just figuring out how we wanted to do things. We hope you enjoy the silliness that comes with that.
In this episode we were joined by our good friend Eric Lysenko. A big thank you to Eric for joining us and for putting up with our shenanigans through all these years.
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In this version of this episode, we've added our interview with Jace Wetsel, who played Orpheus. We hope you enjoy this addition!
Join Monica as she sees Hadestown for the first time - but as a teen edition! This was an incredibly fun watch and we hope you enjoy listening to the teens speak about their experiences in each role of this popular Broadway musical.
Backstage Performing Arts is a studio for students who are interested in learning musical theater, dance, voice, acting, aerial silks, and more. They are dedicated to educating, empowering, and building each student's confidence as performers. Check them out at https://www.backstageperformingartsutah.com/!
Join Monica as she sees Hadestown for the first time - but as a teen edition! This was an incredibly fun watch and we hope you enjoy listening to the teens speak about their experiences in each role of this popular Broadway musical.
Backstage Performing Arts is a studio for students that are interested in learning musical theater, dance, voice, acting, aerial silks, and more. They are dedicated to educating, empowering and building each student's confidence as performers. Check them out at https://www.backstageperformingartsutah.com/!
In this special episode, we delve into the origin story of Hale Center Theater Orem (HCTO) with its Founder and Artistic Director, Anne Swenson, and discuss its evolution and transition to a new chapter at The Ruth.
For those who don’t know about HCTO, it is a very special part of the theater community in Utah and has been for years. As you hear the story behind this incredible theater, we hope it inspires you to celebrate and support your own local community theaters.
What did the Musi-Gals think of the Wicked movie? In this episode, we’re diving into all the details! We discuss how faithfully the film follows the stage musical, share our thoughts on Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s performances, and break down the filmmaking choices that brought the world of Oz to life. Even though we’re miles apart, we couldn’t wait to connect and share our reactions. Do you agree with our take? Let’s chat about Wicked!
In this episode, we're both experiencing Bright Star for the first time! We recorded this a while back, so brace yourself for a bit of delightful chaos. Come along with us to Bright Star!
We STILL talk about this performance of Into the Woods - it was that good. Come with us to Lehi Arts Council to see Into the Woods, where fairy tales come alive in unexpected ways. This is the perfect listen to get your October/Fall/Halloween vibes!
We drop an episode every month on the second Friday, so tune in! Message us on our instagram @the_musigals_podcast for suggestions, we would LOVE to hear from you!
What is it like to perform a different musical every night outdoors in the red rocks of Southern Utah? How do you deal with the intense heat while you're putting on high-end productions?
You're about to find out these and more in our interview with Justin O'Brien, Kyle Kemph, and Jeffrey Landman, who are all cast members in Tuacahn Amphitheatre's 2024 season!
Each year Tuacahn puts on three different musicals in their large outdoor amphitheatre that is situated in a red rock canyon. This year, they have Frozen, Jersey Boys, and Anastasia. Truly one of the best line-ups we've ever seen for Tuacahn!
We hope you enjoy this interview as much as we did. Follow these three actors on Instagram:
Justin O'Brien: @justino.brien
Kyle Kemph: @kyle.kemph
Jeffrey Landman: @jeffreylandman
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Use promo code GALS24 to get $25 tickets to see Jersey Boys at Tuacahn. Don't miss this opportunity! Check out more details on our pinned post on Instagram.
The Musi-Gals wish you a Happy Halloween with this eerie episode of Jekyll and Hyde. Make sure to listen to the end where we have the opportunity to hear from the wonderful actors who play Jekyll/Hyde, Emma, and Lucy. They delve into their process in understanding the duality of their characters. We also got insight from the Director, Stage Manager, and Assistant Director/Choreographer! Be safe out there!
In this Swing Edition episode, the role of co-host usually played by Mikell will be filled by our friend Michael Avila, who is a Theatre Director with a passion for musicals! In our Swing Edition episodes, one of the Musi-Gals will be replaced by another friend of ours who came to a show with one of us and brought their own insights and experiences. We're so excited for you to get to know Michael - we think you'll love how his creative mind views theatre.
Join us this week as we go to The Lion King Broadway National Tour at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City. In this episode, we have the tremendous privilege of interviewing Darion Sanders and Isaiah Bailey, who play Simba, and the understudy for Mufasa, respectively. They have so much wisdom to share about what it's like being on a Broadway National touring stage, what they do to prepare, their stories leading up to this production, and truly incredible life advice.
Come with us to Hairspray at Draper Amphitheater! In this episode, we have been joined by our friend Spencer Neu, who has never seen Hairspray before. This musical is so much fun. Monica will put this on repeat whenever she needs a bit of energy because it's impossible not to dance to this music. We're excited to share commentary and introduce you to some members of this absolutely amazing cast!
Join us as we attend The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Draper Historic Theater! One of Mikell's Top 3 favorite musicals! We share our thoughts on the production itself (acting, blocking, vocals, choreography, etc.) as well as the plot and characters (character development, messages from the show, etc). After the show we interview cast members from the ensemble, Phoebus, Esmeralda, and Quasimodo.
Listen along to each act on the soundtrack on whatever music streaming service you use.
