In this episode of Two for Free, we discuss the legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Garett gushes over "Sunday in the Park with George" and Phill celebrates "Company". We also talk about Sondheim's legacy within theatre.
In this episode we recap the best musicals of the last 10 years. Some of the highlights that made Broadway the home of some truly catchy tunes and seriously impressive dance moves. We also discuss some songs from these musicals that would make great auditions pieces to help you expand your musical knowledge.
2009-Next to Normal
2010-Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson/Sondheim on Sondheim
2011-The Book of Mormon
2012--Newsies
2013-Once
2014-A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder
2015-Hamilton
2016-Dear Evan Hansen
2017- Spongebob Squarepants Musical
2018-Frozen
2019- Hadestown/Be More Chill
website sources we used for references:
Musicals101: https://www.musicals101.com/2010s.htm
Wait in the Wings: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY7Jl1lllZlRhc568dGXrfg
On this special Halloween episode we have our special guest, James Mares, and we share horror stories from the stage and audition room. Not so supernatural, but more terrifying with stage flubs and botched auditions. You can find James at James Mares Music on Youtube and donate to his Patreon.