The musical that started it all! In today’s episode we discuss Andrew Lloyd Webber’s magnum opus, The Phantom of the Opera. We talk rat armies, lighting logistics, and the physics of the Phantom’s magical half-mask. Strap in for a (lengthy) wild ride. Enjoy!

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The Phantom of the Opera

This week on Mostly Musicals, we tackle one of the most popular musicals involving Nazis and Nuns – that’s right, we are talking about The Sound of Music! Created, assumedly, just to show that Julie Andrews can run and sing at the same time, we explore different aspects of the film and stage production, such as: why is Rolf such a little butthead? What happened to the original Mrs. Von Trapp? How many Keanu facts are too many Keanu facts? (hint: there is no such thing as too many Keanu facts). Enjoy!

The Sound of Music

In today’s episode, join Kaitlin and Cassie as they explore why Ewan McGregor’s French accent should have been better in Disney’s live action version of Beauty and the Beast (wasn’t he married to a French woman for like 20 years??). Other musings include Gaston’s fascination with widows, Belle’s possible animal endangerment, and Cogsworth’s clear disdain for his human family. We also search for the answer to the question “Dan Stevens' hair, why?” Enjoy!

Beauty and the Beast

In this episode of Mostly Musicals, join Kaitlin and Cassie as they travel back in time to chill with Nicole Kidman in a giant elephant. That's right, we're discussing the Baz Luhrmann acid flashback that is Moulin Rouge! Is it a good idea to take absinthe before a business meeting? What's the deal with the jell-o boobs? Is the Duke a proto-Voldemort? Why does Christian cry so much? Has Keanu Reeves ever been in a musical? In our sophomore effort, some of these questions might be answered and there will definitely be many (hopefully) interesting tangents. Enjoy!

Moulin Rouge!

In this episode of Mostly Musicals, join Kaitlin and Cassie as they dive Toostie Wootsie into a Judy Garland classic. Who wears that many layers to play tennis? Where are John Truitt's parents? And why can't he get that stupid tuxedo from the tailor? What do piña coladas have to do with any of it? In our very first episode, we answer these and so many other questions you didn't know you had about the Technicolor marvel, Meet Me in St. Louis.

Meet Me in St. Louis

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