Next to Normal is a story centers on a mother who struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effects that managing her illness has on her family. ✈Follow us on Instagram! 👉 https://www.instagram.com/podwaypodcast/ 👉 @podwaypodcast Lea

#77 - MJ the Musical

Sep 29th, 2022 52m 20s

This just came out this year! Meet the big Tony winner this year, MJ, a jukebox musical featuring the music of Michael Jackson. It is about, you guessed it! Life of Michael Jackson! ✈Follow us on Instagram! 👉 https://www.instagram.com/podwayp

#76 - Starry Musical

Sep 22nd, 2022 52m 44s

Have you seen the starry night? Well, if you haven't, you can now listen to it instead! Starry is the story about two brothers, Theo and Vincent van Gogh, and their journey together to find the power of expression. ✈Follow us on Instagram! 👉

#75 - Lizard Boy: The Musical

Sep 15th, 2022 1h 3m

Inspired by X-Men, Spider Man, and Spring Awakening (huh?), join us to explore the story of Trevor, a young man who has lizard scales for skin as he embarks on his first date in a year but winds up finding out he has superpowers and in a fight

#74 - Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Once More, with Feeling

Sep 8th, 2022 59m 3s

"Once More, with Feeling" is a musical episode from the show Buffy The Vampire Slayer, in which explores changes in the relationships of the main characters. Its music serves as a narrative tool, integral to character development and action and

#73 - The Book of Mormon

Sep 1st, 2022 1h 8m

Apparently this is a controversial one...but join us this week to talk about the BIG show, The Book of Mormon! The Book of Mormon follows two Latter-day Saints missionaries as they attempt to preach the faith of the Church to the people of a re

#72 - The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical

Aug 25th, 2022 1h 10m

The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical is a concept album by Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear based on season 1 of the Netflix series Bridgerton. It is a special musical because it started off on TikTok, went on to win Grammy, and now has a legal lawsu

#71 - Evita

Aug 18th, 2022 1h 12m

Have you been to Argentina? Well, while we surely haven't been there, you get to know about this beautiful country a little bit through this week's musical! Evita is based on the historical story of María Eva Duarte de Perón, a poor Argentinian

#70 - Les Misérables (Part 2)

Aug 11th, 2022 1h 8m

Today's episode: Les Misérables (part 2!) This week we are continuing our discussion on Les Mis! Join in to find out our ultimate favorite song, why it holds a special place in Claire's heart, and more importantly --what the heck happened in a

#69 - Les Misérables (Part 1)

Aug 4th, 2022 55m 12s

Today's episode: Les Misérables Get excited! We are covering Claire's favorite this week by talking about LES MIS!! Set in early 19th-century France, Les Misérables is the story of Jean Valjean, a French peasant, and his desire for redemption,

#68 - Kinky Boots

Jul 28th, 2022 1h 16m

Today's episode: Kinky Boots Based on true events, this huge-hearted hit tells the story of two people with nothing in common — or so they think. Charlie is a factory owner struggling to save his family business. Lola is a fabulous entertainer

#67 - Murder Ballad

Jul 21st, 2022 1h 7m

Today's episode: Murder Ballad Get ready for a musical that unifies Becky and Claire! Murder Ballad is the dramatic story of a love triangle gone wrong, centering around Sara, who is married to Michael but started an affair with her old time l

#66 - & Juliet

Jul 14th, 2022 1h 19m

Today's episode: & Juliet Are you a sucker for happy ending? You've come to the right place (episode!) This week we are walking through the beloved classic and jump on a journey where in a "what if" scenario Juliet does not die at the end of S

#65 - Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Jul 7th, 2022 1h 21m

Today's episode: Everybody's Talking About Jamie Happy Pride Month! This week we are celebrating the pride spirit with Jamie, a 16 years old teenager who doesn't quite fit in. The musical follows and is based upon the true-life story of 16-yea

#64 - Ride the Cyclone

Jun 30th, 2022 1h 33m

Today's episode: Ride the Cyclone In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller

#63 - High School Musical

Jun 16th, 2022 1h 18m

Today's episode: High School Musical High School Musical centers on the blossoming relationship between Troy, a high school jock, and Gabriella, the new smart girl at school, as they try out for the lead parts in their school musical, causing

#62 - Jesus Christ Superstar

Jun 9th, 2022 1h 8m

Today's episode: Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar tells the story of biblical Jesus in the final days leading up to his crucifixion. The musical is unique among biblical retellings in that it focuses on both Judas’ struggle making

#61 - Ranking of Musicals: Podway's Tier List

Jun 2nd, 2022 1h 1m

Today's episode: Ranking of Musical This week we are jumping on the train of ranking musicals that we have covered so far! For all the musicals that we did give a lower score and regretted it (yes Waitress), this is a redeeming episode where w

#60 - Into the Woods

May 26th, 2022 1h 22m

Today's episode: Into the Woods The musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. The musical is tied together by a story involving a childless baker and h

#59 - The Last Five Years

May 19th, 2022 1h 6m

Today's episode: The Last Five Years The story explores a five-year relationship between Jamie Wellerstein, a rising novelist, and Cathy Hiatt, a struggling actress. As the musical unfolds, Cathy moves backward in time to the beginning of the

#58 - Hamilton

May 12th, 2022 1h 28m

Today's episode: Hamilton Yes, we are finally covering this huge musical!!! Hamilton is the story of the unlikely Founding Father determined to make his mark on the new nation as hungry and ambitious as he is. From bastard orphan to Washingto

#57 - Ani: A Parody

May 5th, 2022 1h 12m

Today's episode: Ani: A Parody This week we are jumping on the Starwars train (at least Becky is) to cover Ani! It is a comedy-musical based off of the Star Wars franchise. The story follows Darth Vader --Ani Skywalker as he reflects on his li

#56 - An American in Paris

Apr 28th, 2022 1h 13m

Today's episode: An American in Paris Set in the French capital in the wake of World War II, An American in Paris tells the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl, and an indomitable European city – each yearning f

#55 - The Prince of Egypt

Apr 21st, 2022 1h 7m

Today's episode: The Prince of Egypt The Prince of Egypt follows the life of Moses from being a prince of Egypt to his ultimate destiny of leading the Children of Israel out of Egypt. ✈Follow us on Instagram! 👉 https://www.instagram.com/podw

#54 - Jekyll & Hyde

Apr 14th, 2022 1h 11m

Today's episode: Jekyll & Hyde You guessed it, we are back with another murder related musical (Claire's favorite!) this week. Jekyll & Hyde is based on the novel "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson. In an att