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Sentimental Men
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This is Sentimental Men. Quincy Brown and Kevin Bianchi are here to talk (and maybe scream) about their favorite women in musical theatre.
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79. We Have Been Changed FOR GOOD (Wicked Movie Review)
Jan 100:39:22Summary readyIn this episode of Sentimental Men, we go full SPOILERS on our thoughts about the Wicked movie. We break down what worked, what surprised us, and how it feels to finally see this era take flight on the big screen. Quincy also recaps attending a truly rowdy Wicked singalong (yes, the audience understood the assignment), while Kevin shares exclusive details from a special Behind the Scenes of the Wicked movie exhibit, including a screening of the making-of documentary and the now-iconic deleted scene of Boq and Fiyero shirtless(!!). Plus, Quincy gives his review of the non-replica production of Wicked currently playing in Madrid, and we get Sentimental about how Wicked continues to evolve around the world. If you’ve seen the movie (or don’t mind spoilers), this one’s for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summary78. We Saw Wicked For Good! And Met Ariana Grande!
Nov 100:26:56Summary readyWe cannot believe we’re saying this, but we just saw Wicked For Good! We were invited to attend a special screening and let us tell you, this movie is fantastic! Listen in as we chat about our experience at this amazing event and some early reactions to the movie. Plus, the boys get Sentimental about watching a movie in a room full of theatre people, coming to the end of this Wicked era and meeting Ariana Grande!! This episode is SPOILER FREE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summary77. Oh, We Are OBSESSULATED!! (Our Trailer Reactions & More)
Oct 800:36:43Summary readyWe’re not crying, you are! With the release of the FINAL trailer, it really does feel like we’re coming to the end of an era and we are in our feels about it. This episode, it’s just us Sentimental Men and we have a lot to catch up on. Join us to hear about a witchy cabaret show, a NYC townhouse filled with Wicked merch and a small mishap that one of the boys had while belting out the battle cry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summary76. “Suddenly Seymour” (with Kelsie Watts)
Sep 2201:09:16Summary readyPeople may assume that, as a viral recording artist, Kelsie Watts had her Broadway debut in Six handed to her. But nothing could be further from the truth. This episode, the SentMen chat with Kelsie about her long audition process for Six, her time on The Voice (#teamkelly) and how she continues to grow as an artist and actress while making her Broadway debut. Not to mention – would she ever undertake one of the ladies in Wicked? Plus, the boys get Sentimental about Hugh Jackman’s residency at Radio City, Netflix’s Building the Band and the effect of social media on pop artists’ careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summary75. “Defying Gravity Will Get Me Through This” (with Ginger Minj)
Sep 101:20:56Summary readyTheatre Kid to Drag Legend to Broadway Star? That’s the plan. Fresh off her victory on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, Ginger Minj is joining the Sentimental Men to talk about everything it took to get herself to this point and how Defying Gravity became a personal anthem along the way. And you know we had to ask her about that iconic lip sync in front of Ariana and Cynthia. Plus, the boys get Sentimental about Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl, Adam Lambert in that Ten Commandments musical and Wicked Brazil’s new herstory-making Madame Morrible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summary74. “I Was A Funny Fit in Both Worlds” (with Ana Gasteyer)
Jul 701:26:58Summary readyIt’s always a good day on the pod when we get to check a dream guest off our list. And today is one of those days. Among her other accomplishments, Ana Gasteyer originated the role of Elphaba in Chicago and later reprised the role on Broadway. Today, she tells Kevin and Quincy about her best and worst auditions, her parallel careers onstage and on screen and unlocking Elphaba’s sense of humor. Plus, the boys get Sentimental about shows closing, Rachel Zegler singing outside and Jennifer Lopez in the Kiss of the Spider Woman trailer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summary73. Make It Work! Make It Work! (with Tatianna Córdoba)
Jun 601:02:47Summary readyThis week, the Sentimental Men are chatting with the breakout star of Real Women Have Curves, Tatianna Córdoba. Together, they talk about offstage community, standing ovations and what it’s like to make a Broadway debut in such a packed Broadway season. Plus, the boys get Sentimental about Audra McDonald in the Gypsy revival, Mandy Gonzalez in Sunset Boulevard and Caissie Levy in Next to Normal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summary“WICKED: FOR GOOD” Trailer Reaction
Jun 500:24:21Summary readyWe saw the big-screen debut of the trailer for Wicked: For Good. And from Ariana’s first “Elphaba Thropp, I know you’re out here” to Cynthia’s final “I’m off to see the Wizard,” the trailer is nothing short of two minutes and forty-six seconds of glorious new footage to get Sentimental over. And we’ve got some questions too. Where are Boq and Nessa? What scene are all those gay rainbow lights in? And how is Michelle Yeoh the fiercest woman on the planet? All this and more in our official reaction to the Wicked: For Good trailer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summary72. Life and All Its ‘Stages’ (with Rachel Potter)
May 2601:12:13Summary readyRachel Potter has a resume that reads like we made it up. She starred in the live shows at Disney World. She was on MTV’s The Search for Elle Woods. She was a Glinda understudy on the national tour of Wicked. She delivered one of our all time favorite cast recording performances as the Mistress in the 2012 Evita revival. And now her newest album, Stages, is giving the full symphony treatment to some musical theatre favorites. This week, Rachel joins the Sentimental Men to chat about magic auditions, motherhood and her musical legacy. Plus, the boys get Sentimental about Real Women Have Curves, Dolly Parton and Diana DeGarmo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summary71. An Elphaba Like No Other (with Myra Ruiz)
May 1601:19:55Summary readyMyra Ruiz has starred in not one, not two, but three different productions of Wicked. After opening the original Brazilian production, she returned to the role in two separate non-replica revivals. She can also be heard as the voice of Elphaba in the Portuguese dub of the Wicked movie. This week, the Sentimental Men learn all about Myra’s unparalleled journey with Wicked and what life is like for a musical theatre actress in Brazil. Plus, the boys get Sentimental about Tony nominations, descriptions of the For Good trailer and the music they’re most excited to hear in the new movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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