*Apologies for the fuzzy audio quality and weird edit breaks for this particular episode! We had recorded too much of it to start over when we realized!* In this episode, Erica elaborates on how the musical Assassins is literally responsible for both how she met Travis (aka the T in T&E) and how she ended … Continue reading Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins & How It Changed My Life – Episode #19b

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Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins & How It Changed My Life – Episode #19b

In this episode, we talk about the national tour of Hello, Dolly! and Assassins at the Gamm Theatre (15:21), both shows we had the good fortune to see before all the craziness started. Erica's extra, autobiographical/historical episodes about Assassins coming soon! Stay safe out there, everyone!

Hello, Dolly! and Assassins – Episode #19

This time, we discuss the current national tour of Fiddler on the Roof, and provide our thoughts on the pro-shot of Love Never Dies (21:25). As Stephen King says best in Pet Sematary, "sometimes dead is better."

Fiddler on the Roof and Love Never Dies – Episode #18

In which we give our thoughts on Dave Malloy's latest show, Moby-Dick, a Musical Reckoning, at ART in Cambridge, MA, the 2019 Cats movie (59:46), and our top 6 (and bottom 1) shows of last year! (1:12:02)

Moby-Dick at ART, Cats (the 2019 Movie), & 2019 Best/Worst – Episode #17

Today's episode spans all the way back to our early August NYC trip, as we discuss our second time at the off-Broadway play Puffs, the current revival of Oklahoma! (17:50), and the Wilbury Theatre Group's recent production of Waiting For Godot (57:42). Also, a special shout out to Elephant Room Production's upcoming show, The Fifth … Continue reading Puffs (again), Oklahoma! (2019 revival), & Waiting for Godot – Episode #16

Puffs (again), Oklahoma! (2019 revival), & Waiting for Godot – Episode #16

All of our thoughts on the musical Hamilton, both the 2016 OBC (which we saw) and the Angelica tour that swung through Providence a couple of months ago.  Also, this is the last time we complain about people disliking our Davey skits. . .

Hamilton, Broadway & National Tour – Episode #15

In this episode, we discuss Wilbury Theatre Group's Fun Home and the national tours of Waitress  (11:48) and The Band's Visit (41:36). Fans of Waitress may want to sit this one out, lol.

Fun Home, Waitress, The Band’s Visit – Episode #14

In this, our 13th (!!) episode, we have plenty to say about Counter-Productions Theatre Company's final show, Gidion's Knot, as well as this year's "okay but we wouldn't rush out to see this show" Tony Awards broadcast. (There are two notable exceptions to this feeling!)  

Tony Awards 2019 & Gidion’s Knot – Episode #13

We're finally back! In this incredibly long, incredibly unscripted episode, we discuss Head Trick Theatre's Goblin Market, the national touring cast of Jersey Boys (28:53) and the cast recordings of Be More Chill (53:05).

Be More Chill, Jersey Boys, and Goblin Market – Episode #12

TEN YEARS LATER. . .we review the shows we saw like, a month (or more) ago: An Iliad at Trinity Rep, The Revolutionists by Epic Theatre Company, and the national tour of School of Rock at PPAC. Maybe we'll explain why this took so long next time!

An Iliad, The Revolutionists, and School of Rock – Episode #11

We're finally back! In this episode, we talk about the national tour of Cats, and why we didn't finish watching both Oklahoma! and Rent Live. #sorrynotsorry

Cats, Oklahoma, and Rent Live. . .Kinda – Episode #10

In this T&E Theatre Factory, we talk about the off-Broadway play Puffs, Festival Ballet Providence's production of The Nutcracker, and our top 3 shows of 2018 (plus our one, agreed upon least favorite).

Puffs/The Nutcracker/Top Shows of 2018 – Episode #9

We're back! Today we're talking about two Russia-based musicals, the touring cast of Anastasia and the sorely missed Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812. Also, why Trinity Rep would be the best place for a regional Great Comet production. (Seriously!!) Links to Russian kitten Instagram accounts tomorrow. . .

Anastasia/The Great Comet of 1812 – Episode #8

So much to talk about! The Miss Saigon tour, two local plays, and yes, our ideas for an improved Dear Evan Hansen. Be careful opening your Playbill. . . Opening song: Falco - Der Kommissar Closing song: Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 OBC - Letters

Dear Evan Hansen: The Ring 4 – Episode #7

In today's episode (mostly) Erica talks about (mostly) every version of the Phantom of the Opera, & its influence on her writing. Also, we swear more than ever. Hasa diga Daveowai! Closing song by Nightcore: https://youtu.be/e5difG-INqY  

Thanks, I Hate Him – Episode #6

Listen as we discuss the theatre we see locally in our home state of Rhode Island, on Broadway, and wherever else! Reviews, opinions, historical tidbits and more. And occasional cameos by our gecko, Davey.

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