Down the Yellow Brick Pod

Welcome back, listeners! Tara and EmKay continue easing on down the road to recap their recent trip to see the Broadway revival of "The Wiz" in previews! Rabbit holes include background on the production, celebrating the cast and creative team, changes made in this revival, and so much more!*Keep in mind this is a recap of a preview performance of "The Wiz"! Also, this episode contains massive spoilers lol.Show Notes:Marina V ArtOctopeauxLos Angeles Times ReviewSan Francisco Chronicle ReviewChicago Sun Times ReviewThe Washington Post ReviewInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Welcome back, listeners! Season 5 kicks off with an interview with Kolby Kindle, current Ensemble member of Broadway's "The Wiz." Rabbit holes include Kolby's journey on the road with the national tour, updates and changes to anticipate in this revival, a brea down of Kolby's ensemble tracks and so much more!Show Notes:@kolbykinDanielle PaigeElizabeth Wade StudioInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Tara and EmKay hop on the mic to break down the first official "Wicked" movie trailer!! Jump into this rabbit hole as your gingham gals talk about a one minute clip for over an hour. Oh what a celebration!Show Notes:Joli CreatesOctopeauxInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Tara and EmKay poke their heads up from their winter hibernation to spread the news of "El Otro Oz," an incredible bilingual musical Oz interpretation at the Atlantic Theater Company. Director Melissa Crespo and Music Director Andrew David Sotomayor join the pod to discuss the creative process of this production, highlights of the music, themes of the show, and so much more!Catch this magical production in NYC through March 3rd - find links to tickets below!Show Notes:Atlantic Theatre - ticketsMelissa CrespoAndrew David SotomayorElizabeth Wade StudioJoli CreatesInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Drag Queen, actor, singer songwriter, and author Ginger Minj joins the Slipperhood Series! Rabbit holes include Ginger's time on RuPaul's Drag Race and All Stars, the journey to create their book Oz-infused book Southern Fried Sass, writing Oz fan fiction as a kid and so much more!Show Notes:Ginger MinjElizabeth Wade StudioOctopeauxJoli CreatesMarina V ArtInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

The end of 2023 also means the end of Season 4!! Tara and EmKay take a moment to reflect on their year both personally and with the podcast. Rabbit holes include favorite technical mishaps, moments that brought tears, memorable events off the pod, gratitude, and so much more!A heartfelt THANK YOU to you, listener, for being by our side and letting us be in your ears this year! We can't wait to see you on the Patreon feed in February for some exclusive bonus episodes celebrating Amazon Prime's "Lost in Oz" series, then back on the main feed for Season 5 in April 2024. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to you and yours!Show Notes:Hannah Isabelle LewisDanielle PaigeInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Actor and artist Kataka Corn joins the Slipperhood Series to chat all about their time playing Dorothy in the 5th Avenue Theatre's production of "The Wiz" in 2022! Rabbit holes include Kataka's love of Seattle, favorite creative choices of the 5th Ave's production, breaking down "The Wiz" lyrics, and more!Show Notes:Kataka CornThat Ol' Gay Classic Cinema PodcastJen's Pretty PegsInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Tara and EmKay wrap up their journey into Broadway's smash musical "Wicked" by diving into the upcoming movie! Rabbit holes include production background, casting announcements, teasers, new songs, personal hopes and dreams for the film, and more!*Correction: Danielle Brooks was nominated for the Tony but did not win.Show Notes:The Oz VlogLas Culturistas - "Mother God"DIRECTOR JON M. CHU ON HIS MOVIE MUSICAL INSPIRATIONS FOR IN THE HEIGHTSHannah Isabelle LewisCakeworthyJon M. Chu Shares Wicked Film Update; SAG-AFTRA, WGA Strikes Shouldn't Affect Release DatesInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Derrick Williams joins the Friends of the Slipperhood Series to turn back the time clock dragon and relive his time in "Wicked!" Rabbit holes include Derrick's extensive Broadway career, Tara's memories meeting him at the stage door multiple times, Derrick's journey with balancing life as a performer, the twists and turns of his time in Wicked, and more!Show Notes:Derrick WilliamsGood Witch of NYCDanielle PaigeInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Tara and EmKay extend their journey into Broadway's smash musical "Wicked" by diving into the extensive International production history! Productions include the Dutch production, the Australian tour, the Asian tour, and Switzerland, Mexico City, and Brazil. Non-replica productions include Finland, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Brazil and Sweden!Show Notes:They Translated ‘Hamilton’ Into German. Was It Easy? Nein.Danielle PaigePhotos: Get A First Look At The New Non-Replica Production of WICKED in HamburgPhoto Flash: Get A First Look At The Non-Replica Production of WICKED in PragueVIDEO: Watch Highlights from the Non-Replica Production of WICKED in BrazilVideo: First Look At WICKED Swedish Premiere at GöteborgsoperanJen's Pretty PegsInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Tara and EmKay extend their journey into Broadway's smash musical "Wicked" by diving into the extensive International production history! Productions include the West End,  Stuttgart, Universal Studios Japan,  Australia, and the Japan tour.Stay tuned for part 2 dropping this Wednesday!Show Notes:The ‘Wicked’ phenomenon: How the once-panned musical became the biggest Broadway hit of the centuryLouise Dearman, a Former Glinda, Will Be Elphaba in London's WickedFull Production of Wicked Likely to Open in Japan in 2007Hannah Isabel LewisInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Kristoffer Cusick joins the Friends of the Slipperhood Series to share all about his time on Broadway and beyond in multiple productions of "Wicked"! Kristoffer shares his Wicked timeline, dives into the character of Fiyero and his experience playing the lead full time, memories from working with a plethora of witches, his yellow brick road off the stage and more!Show Notes:Kristoffer CusickInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Tara and EmKay extend their journey into Broadway's smash musical "Wicked" by diving into the extensive National Tour and sit down history! Rabbit holes include the Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco sit down productions, as well as the Munchkinland and Emerald City National Tours.Show Notes:Two Dozen Witches and $790 Million Later, Wicked First National Tour Reaches Final BowCakeworthyWicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. LairdIm The StoryInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Ruby slipper aficionado and replica artist, Randy Struthers, join the Slipperhood! Randy shares his journey designing and replicating the most iconic shoe of all time, his search to track down an unaccounted pair from the MGM film, his work with the Smithsonian and more!Show Notes:Randy StruthersThe Ruby Slippers have company; Glinda's wand on loan for temporary displayThe Ruby Slippers of Oz by Rhys ThomasInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Tara and EmKay extend their journey into Broadway's smash musical "Wicked" by diving into anniversary celebrations, iconified moments in Wicked's 20 year history, casting headlines, and so much more! Friend of the pod Ryan Jay shares his  experiences at many of these Wicked events towards the end of the episode.Stay tuned for touring and international production episodes coming up soon!Show Notes:Ryan JayGood Witch of NYCDIVA TALK SPECIAL: The Yellow Brick Road Not TakenBONUS: Wicked 20th Anniversary Recap! with special guestsRanking PBS’s Wicked in Concert Moments by Sheer BafflementWicked: Tiny Desk ConcertA ‘Wicked’ Decade: How a Critically Trashed Musical Became a Long-Running Smash by Kevin FallonInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Tara and EmKay extend their journey into Broadway's smash musical "Wicked" by diving into critical reviews after opening, award nominations and wins, the iconic red track suit, a round of name that Elphie/Glinda, and more!Show Notes:THEATER REVIEW; There's Trouble In Emerald City by Ben Brantley  - NY TIMESWicked - Variety - Charles Isherwood The Producer’s Guide to Stealing a Tony, or How WICKED Lost to AVENUE QCakeworthyInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

NY Times Bestseller and author of the soon to be released "The Fairytale Life of Dorothy Gale," Virginia Kantra, joins the Slipperhood! Virginia shares her experience diving into the world of Oz and creating her own Dorothy Gale-inspired story, exploring the setting of the book in Ireland, her commitment to telling stories of women finding their voices, and more!Show Notes:Scenery BagsVirginia KantraDorothy's Dublin by Virginia Kantra - Google MapsInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay wrap up their journey in Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! The hosts discuss confusion over the Badlands, society's fascination with women as witches, the lasting message of the story, and more! Stay tuned for post-production episodes coming your way the next few Sundays to finish out Season 4.Show Notes:Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan BunchDefying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartzfrom Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan MenkenWicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. LairdWicked: The Grimmerie by David CoteWicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call"Why Witches Are Usually Women" by Bridget Marshall"The Real Reason Women Love Witches" by Anne Theriault"The greatest theatre witches of all time" by Andrzej LukowskiThat Ol' Gay Classic Cinema PodcastInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Wicked icon Julia Murney joins DTYBP's series, Good Witches of the Concrete Jungle! Julia shares her Wicked journey as Elphaba on Broadway and beyond, the importance of generosity, tackling the challenges of the role, and so much more!Audio note: Please forgive the occasional sirens and radiator noises! #NYClivinShow Notes:StarryHomeCraftsJulia's Instagram @pepamamaThe 1940s Radio Hour - Theatre RaleighInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader

THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical" with special guest Kyle Branzel! The hosts discuss the meaning of the lyrics of "For Good," Schwartz's journey to write the song, origins of "girl power," and so much more!Show Notes:Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan BunchDefying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartzfrom Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan MenkenWicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. LairdWicked: The Grimmerie by David CoteWicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg CallKyle BranzelGirlhood (It's complicated) - The SmithsonianYvevationRising Star MUAInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader