Hell’s Kitchen Musical Review | Episode 195

Tara and Stefania have been dying to talk about The Hunger Games: On Stage ever since they survived their trip to the District 2 last summer in London 🔥🏹Join us as they enter the arena and unpack their theme park experience in Panem -- from moving seats and audience participation to iconic scenes and theatrical illusions. The tributes are ready -- may the odds be ever in your favour.

Wax on, wax off… but does The Karate Kid musical pack a punch?🥋 This week, Tara and Stefania break down what worked, what surprised us, and whether this stage adaptation earns its black belt or needs a little more training. 👊..."Good For You" - Smash (Cast Version)All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

This week, Tara and Stefania tell you whether they’re fallin’ for Hell’s Kitchen. Join us as they state their mind on choreography, set design and stylized vocals in the Alicia Keys jukebox musical!..."No One" - Hell's Kitchen (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Kaleidoscope" - Hell's Kitchen (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Girl On Fire" - Hell's Kitchen (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Heartburn" - Hell's Kitchen (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Fallin'" - Hell's Kitchen (Original Broadway Cast Recording)"Empire State of Mind" - Hell's Kitchen (Original Broadway Cast Recording)All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

Exciting things are happening in our city this season! Tara and Stefania are here with a roundup of the shows you won’t want to miss.

September is upon us, which means it's time for our Broadway season preview! Tara and Stefania discuss the new musicals and revivals rumoured to be hitting the stage in 2027. Join us! ..."Hold Me, Bat Boy" - New York City Center (Cast Recording)All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

From its pre-Broadway beginnings to its West End debut, Tara and Stefania are stepping onto the runway to discuss The Devil Wears Prada! They get into budget, spectacles, book choices, and a change in tone Miranda would not approve. That’s all. ..."I Only Love You For Your Body" - The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical "Bon Voyage" - The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical "Dress Your Way Up" - The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical "Who's She" - The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical "City of Dreams" - The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical "Honey Sweet" - Goddess: The Musical (Nights in Mombasa)All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

It's time for another edition of Off 2 Stratford! This year, we caught the festival's renditions of Othello and Guys & Dolls. Join Tara and Stefania for show reviews, their favourite scenes, and programming rumours for next season.Meet you in the car!..."Luck Be a Lady" - Guys and Dolls (New Broadway Cast Recording 1992)"Adelaide's Lament" - Guys and Dolls (New Broadway Cast Recording 1992)"Sit Down You're Rocking The Boat" - Stratford Festival 2026 (Youtube)All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

Back from our trip to the West End, we truly can’t think about anything else except this bear from Peru. Tara and Stefania break down the award-winning new musical, highlighting the nostalgia, wonder, and spectacle that makes this show so special.Join us on this wonderful adventure as we talk about Paddington: The Musical! ..."The Explorer & The Bear" - Paddington The Musical (Original Cast Recording)"Marmalade" - Paddington The Musical (Original Cast Recording)"The Rhythm Of London" - Paddington The Musical (Original Cast Recording)"Hard Stare" - Paddington The Musical (Original Cast Recording)"One of Us" - Paddington The Musical (Original Cast Recording)"In The Air Tonight / Why Can't We Live Together" - The Live Aid Musical - Original Cast Recording"How To Write A Song Without You" (Pop Version) - Power BalladAll music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

Tara and Stefania have returned from across the pond and are ready to report on their West End adventures! Tune in to hear what they saw, what they paid, and what they recommend on the UK theatre scene. If West End theatre is calling your name, consider this your cue!🇬🇧..."A Summer in Ohio (Live at the London Palladium)" - The Last Five Years (25th Anniversary Live at the London Palladium)All music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 

We felt so lucky to experience Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, an authentic interpretation of the beloved musical. Tara and Stefania break down the iconic opening number, the actors' journeys to learning Yiddish, and the magic behind a universal familial story. Join us in Anatevka!...“Traditsye” - Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish (With English Supertitles) 2018 Cast RecordingAll music tracks used for educational and entertainment purposes only.