SIMP - The Self-Indulgent Musical Podcast

We’re back with Act 2 Openers and 11 O’Clock Numbers! We add some Act 1 things while we’re at it. An we dive into the debated, complex definition of the 11 O’Clock number itself. Did we get them right? Did we miss any? Let us know your thoughts and favorites! @simpcasters@epicadventureof@ibroskisimpcasters@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we are talking about Act 1 Openers! Overtures! Act 1 Closers! And we included your contributions from the TikTok comments section!And, we talk about Ian’s new album so check out ‘Friendly Neighborhood Something or Other’ wherever you get music!@simpcasters@epicadventureof@ibroskisimpcasters@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenna Kate Monisoff is back! IT’S TONY TIME! AND NO ONE REMEMBERS FOR SURE WHAT WE PREDICTED! We talk iconic opening numbers, the need to bring back medleys, the wins and losses, and what these shows might look like going forward!Write in with your thoughts on the Tony Awards!@jennakatemonisoff@simpcasters@epicadventureof@ibroskisimpcasters@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Next To Normal Proshot Day! And what do you mean IMMERSIVE(Not this one)! There is censoring, a softly Gabe(TM), blind reactions (from 2009), and a lot more! BUCKLE UP, KIDS.@simpcasters@epicadventureof@ibroskisimpcasters@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the show, our honorary third host, Jenna Kate Monisoff! We celebrate Theatre Christmas Eve and talk about Tony Nominations! Who’s in the game! Who we know! Who was snubbed! And what a stacked season! Sorry to everyone whose name Ian butchered.Write in and tell us your Tony thoughts and predictions! @jennakatemonisoff@simpcasters@epicadventureof@ibroskisimpcasters@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s talk Matilda! Not James/Peach. There’s a school that has only lines; no Fosse. We talk amazing choreography, clever lyricism, and of course, James Corden. Trunchbull is out of pocket, the storytelling is excellent, and Bruce? He can do it.@simpcasters@epicadventureof@ibroskisimpcasters@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BEEP BEEP! We’re here to talk about The Last Five Years! And also T-Pain. But mainly to litigate and analyze the transgressions of one Cathy Hyatt vs. one Jamie Wellerstein. Who is objectively worse? Also, which J. Pierpont Finch would win in a fight? The answers… may or may not surprise you.@simpcasters@epicadventureof@ibroskisimpcasters@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s THE PROM the musical the movie day and Corrina and Ian cannot escape Ryan Murphy. It’s a show that’s so young, gay, and Broadway, we don’t even recognize Nicole Kidman. We find a way to parallel High School Musical, discuss the Corden of it all, and give one of those kids the Full Ernie.Anyway, watch that video where Patti LuPone haunts a laundromat.@simpcasters@epicadventureof@ibroskisimpcasters@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we don’t talk about The Prom. Except for when we do. But we mostly talk about Diet Pepsi, two youth/academic theatre productions Corrina saw in Western Mass., a new play on Broadway, Legally Blonde Jr., and start our newest segment!@simpcasters@epicadventureof@ibroskisimpcasters@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everybody welcome the Rigano Brothers! Together, they make amazing musicals and with Corrina and Ian, they talk about their musical upbringing, audition tips from their experience behind the table, and how their upcoming Ides of March Concert got going!Get your tickets for the 11th Annual Ides of March Extravaganza here!@RiganoSongbook / @davidrigano / @paultogethernow@simpcasters@epicadventureof@ibroskisimpcasters@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We promised COME FROM AWAY, and here we are with our chat about the dubious Canadian musical. We talk about its unique formula for success, framing 9/11 in a logistical way, what made Ian cry, and so much more!Gander: The Stars Hollow of Canada.@simpcasters@epicadventureof@ibroskisimpcasters@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELCOME BACK TO HAMILCAST! AND PEGGY herself, Darilyn Castillo joins us to talk about her long and winding road to re-creating Peggy/Maria for the Puerto Rico and San Francisco production. We talk learning about the business while on the job, learning how to say no, growth, and more!@simpcasters@thedarilyncastillo@epicadventureof@ibroskisimpcasters@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever been on Starlight Express TikTok? Well lock in, kids, because Corrina is going to explain it out of context, with no notes.And it’s a great freaking time. @simpcasters@epicadventureof@ibroskisimpcasters@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we recap HAMILTON, pro-shot and streaming on Disney+! Corrina and Ian talk about the memeification of Lin-Manuel Miranda, the piece as a love letter to the art form AND New York AND history, an have you ever noticed that the man playing the King has the Princess track?@simpcasters@epicadventureof@ibroskisimpcasters@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Pull up a la-z-boy for a third-episode self-indulgent introductory episode! Corrina and Ian talk about how they got into the game in the first place, formative experiences in community and children’s theatre, and the play by play breakdown of Finian’s Rainbow. There’s talk of Theatre School(TM) drama and hubris, the whitest kids you know, Ian’s take on professional drama, and more!@simpcasters@epicadventureof@ibroskisimpcasters@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.