2: The King and I

On this episode of From Stage to Screen, we cover How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, one of only 10 musicals to win the coveted Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Part of an exclusive "Brotherhood"... of... shows, you might say. Based on a satirical self-help book of the same name, this musical is often a star vehicle, (It gave the world Matthew Broderick and SJP!) and has connections ranging as wide as Mad Men and its a small world... let's discuss!

This episode we discuss Cole Porter's Kiss Me Kate, a musical which centers around a musical. Based on a play. Which was later turned into a film...Trust us, it makes more sense in context.But with its Shakespearean roots, bawdy lyrics, and problematic slapstick, does Kiss Me Kate transcend the stage? Can the Fosse Fanny™ save it? We discuss all this, and more!Brush up your Shakespeare, but beware of some mild language in this episode!

Hello again, Stage to Screen family! This episode we cover Broadway's Dreamgirls and its subsequent film adaptation. We'll go into depth about the pros and the (few) cons of the adaptation, and discuss the incredible historical importance of this story and its relevance. Black lives matter, Black artists matter, and Black stories matter.JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR: SIGN THE PETITION AND DONATEhttps://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylorhttps://action.justiceforbreonna.org/sign/BreonnaWasEssential/https://www.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-for-breonna-taylor

The King and I may be a classic musical and movie, but is it still culturally relevant? Join us for a discussion on the very surprising history of the show and film, and our takes on which medium does the themes of the show the most justice.

Welcome, fellow musical nerds. This episode we cover one of the most beloved and popular Sondheim musicals: Into the Woods. Does the film version hold up with the original material, or is it total agony? Join us for your daily dose of theatre/film history, some hot-takes, and lots of laughs.

Welcome to From Stage to Screen, and Everything in Between! We're your hosts Zach, Mads, Quinn and Elizabeth. Between us we have about 28 years of experience in the entertainment industry, but we're still just theatre kids at heart. Join us each episode as we discuss musicals, movies, musicals that got turned into movies, movies that got turned into musicals, and anything in between. Get ready for theatre history, nerdery, and hot takes on some of the most beloved (and not so beloved) movie and stage musicals. If you like what you hear, consider subscribing and leaving a rating! It's gonna be a crazy ride. We hope we'll see you in the theater soon!