Theatre Geeks Anonymous Podcast by Ebony Vines and Pamela Shandrow

Jenine Tesori is the queen...prove me wrong! Pamela describes in detail why this is so, and gushes to Ebony about how much she loves this show!

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So, apparently, Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, who famously wrote The Fantastiks, also created this lovely musical. Ebony dives down the rabbit hole on this one...and she does not disappoint!

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There are a bunch more shows we weren't able to fit into this episode, but Ebony and Pamela will discuss some of the most disappointing, and exciting! Get ready...

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Ebony drops the deets on this show, which from all outward appearance, should have been successful. But, as you know, we wouldn't be discussing it otherwise.

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Colt Coeur's 15th world premiere! It’s August 2022 at the Hotel Ritz Paris – exactly 25 years after the Car Accident. With their marriage at a crossroads, one couple’s intense and steamy tête-à-têtes unravel into something unexpected - a simmering interrogation of what makes a relationship work.

Playing now through October 29

HERE: 145 6th Ave, New York NY, 10013

Here.org for tickets and information.

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It seems that feminism is coloring a lot of what Pamela perceives lately. And Ebony is always along for that kind of ride! This musical, performed in the mid 90's, gave us loads to talk about.

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It's an OG episode, Geeks! Ebony enchants us with the musings of her research into One Night Stand. I think we might have keep doing episodes of shows from the 80's...there are so many!!

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My goodness, where should we start? Well...there's new works, shows we're excited about, and a little petty revenge from Lin Manuel and his LLC!!

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Ebony and Pamela don't have much trouble coming up with Broadway related topics to gab about. But here's the thing...the gos is HOT right now...steaming!

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Pamela attempts to discuss this musical from 1980, but we'll be honest...wikipedia was not our friend this time. Thank goodness for fellow theatre lovers/theatre historians! Musical Chairs was dubbed the worst musical of the 1979-80 Broadway season, lets find out why.

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Broadway has been hit or miss since the pandemic. Ebony and Pamela discuss what is closing, or has closed, and what they're excited about thats coming up.

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The Show Must Go On follows the productions of The Phantom of the Opera and Cats in South Korea during the early days of the pandemic. When art and entertainment was the most important thing to the isolated and quarantined, but ideas were slow as to how to bring it to the masses safely. An apt documentary for a vital art form. The Show Must Go On documentary is now available on AppleTV!

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Brought to you by the creators of Friends... so it must have been successful. So then why are we doing an episode about it...hmmmm?

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Ebony and Pamela interview Morgan James about her new Jesus Christ Superstar Highlights album featuring an all-female cast. The album is available on all streaming services now. For purchase you can go to http://www.morganjamesonline.com/music/ or https://www.she-is-risen.net/ You can follow @sheisrisen on Instagram for updates.

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It may sound like a disease Rainbow Brite is plagued by, but NO, my friends...it is so much more! Ebony delights us in her retelling of this Fantasy flop.

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Theres nothing more Pamela loves than a comedy, murder mystery, and show with dogs all rolled into one. And, of course, Mary Testa!

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Broadway was slightly disappointing in the 1980's. Pamela goes into detail on why perhaps Smile was just one of the shows that disappointed.

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Ebony and Pamela have Joe McDonnell join their podcast this week to gossip about the very early stages of Urinetown: The Musical, as well as some scandalous happenings later on in it's run!

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Ebony and Pamela have been querying about whether Broadway is back in a good way or playing the same old game. We chat about that again in this episode, but also talk about 14 shows that are going into previews this month!

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Pamela talks all about this jukebox bio-musical featuring John Lennon. Theres some controversy, but it's a fun ride!

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Ebony delves into Jimmy Buffett's love of and for musical theatre. He loves it so much, he wanted to be a part of it, and now he is!

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The Beach Boys have a musical featuring their music, but maybe lacking in their incredible storytelling abilities.

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From ducking to diva, this musical tells the story of Donna Summer's final performance...her Last Dance you could say. See what I did there?

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Ebony and Pamela pick the brains of three of the creative team for the new documentary on HBO Max, called Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance. We learn the whys, and the hows from the people who were there!

Uprooted Film Website: https://uprootedfilm.com/

Uprooted Film Social Media Pages:

Instagram - @uprooted.film;

Twitter - @uprooted_film

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/uprootedjazzdoc/

Production Company - https://www.ldrcreativellc.com/

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Please join us in celebrating the life and creations of Stephen Sondheim. He's an incredible talent, who has inspired so many, and will continue to do so.

Stephen Joshua Sondheim

March 22, 1930 - November 26, 2021

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In this episode, Pamela and Ebony discuss the return of Broadway, what makes them apprehensive about their hope for change and what reinforces it.

Cited articles include:

• https://www.cbs.com/shows/tony_awards/
• Tony Awards: US TV audience slumps to all-time low
• Tonys Analysis: A Ceremony Better Late Than Never, But Still Too Late
• Belated, Bifurcated, Bungled: The Sad, Strange State Of The 2021 Tony Awards
• Accountability Report
• Allied with BFRJ
• BAC Equity Workshops
• Scott Rudin reckoning
• The Music Man
• To Kill A Mockingbird
• Other Projects
• https://www.onstageblog.com/editorials/2021/10/28/the-tyrannical-and-abusive-garth-drabinsky-and-his-attempted-return-to-broadway-with-paradise-square-part-1

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Pamela explains to Ebony the backstory of Ghost the musical, adapted from the Academy Award winning film.

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We're doing another musical for you Rentheads. Adam Pascal is our focus for this musical which came from the wonderful mind of Seth Rudetsky. Since the second season of Smash provided us with more Rent references than we ever needed, we thought we'd give you a more fun reference!

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We're doing a throwback for you Rentheads. Anthony Rapp's first musical, "The Little Prince". Since the second season of Smash provided us with more Rent references than we ever needed, we thought we'd give you one you didn't know you needed.

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Ebony and Pamela discuss the Smash Big Finish and how they feel about those final shots of the show. 

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Ebony and Pamela discuss Episode 16 of Smash Season 2 and the Tony nominations for Bombshell and Hitlist. 

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Ebony and Pamela discuss Episode 15 of Smash Season 2 and their feelings on nearing the end of the show. 

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Ebony and Pamela discuss episode 14 of Smash Season 2 

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Pamela and Ebony discuss the episode of Smash with the most dramatic ending. And more on how that one musical, you know the one, looms large over this Season.

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Ebony and Pamela discuss the episode of Smash NBC wherein Jimmy flies off the handle....again. And revel in the beautiful sounds of Leslie Odom Jr's voice.

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Cast member Charlotte O'Rouke, Writer Alexander S Bermange and Director/Choreographer Chris Whittacker discuss I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical and its road for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to the Kings Head Theater.

The production is available to view on demand at https://kingsheadtheatre.com/whats-on/i-wish-my-life-were-like-a-musical until May 12, 2021

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Ebony and Pamela sit down with book author Mark Robinson to talk about their favorite musical misfires. Parade, Sweet Smell of Success, Shuffle Along (2016) & The Scottsboro Boys to name a few. You can check out Mark's upcoming book details, articles and previous books here on his website - http://www.markrobinsonwrites.com/

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Pamela and Ebony discuss abuse of power and why they believe in the power of the people. We also list names of visionary leaders that we want everyone to check out and support.

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Pamela and Ebony discuss "The Dress Rehearsal" episode of Smash where mistakes turn into major career choices. Ivy accidentally....at first disrobes, Tom struggles to lead and Derek continues to be terrible.

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Pamela and Ebony discuss "The Surprise Party" episode of Smash where people try to act professional but miss the boat.

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Ebony and Pamela discuss the conflicts and misunderstandings that take place on "The Parents" episode of Smash. As usual, parents try to speak sense to their children and the children don't listen.

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In this episode Pamela and Ebony discuss the Bombshell/Hit List differences in bells & whistles from Off-Broadway to Broadway.

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In this episode Pamela and Ebony talk about how much the men of Smash get on their nerves...again. And why everyone should "Merman it up!"

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Pamela and Ebony discuss Megan Hilty killing it and Katherine McPhee following the work that spoke to her, but also the horrific wig Derek gave her in a vision and why men's egos ruin the party...again.

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Pamela and Ebony discuss Sean Hayes' character and how one man can bring down a whole show on stage or behind it if they let their egos run wild enough.

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Pamela and Ebony discuss the next phase of the new musical, Hit List and why Jerry doesn't understand empathy or love. The girls get feisty as usual and have strong feelings about the implausibility of the JHud concert at the end of the episode. But also acknowledging that Jennifer Hudson is a QUEEN.

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Pamela and Ebony discuss how Hit List got its name and if Smash Season 2 showrunner Joshua Safran went overboard with the Rent references. Spoiler Alert: He definitely did!

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Jimmy doesn't want anyone to listen to the musical he wrote with Kyle and we're kind of sick of being beat over the head with the Derekness and Rentness of it all on this episode of Smash Season 2.

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Wow! Theres no gentle re-entry here... they just get right back to business. Season 2, episode 1, here we go.

Also...we discovered that if you watch it on the Amazon prime app, there are fewer commercials.

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If given the opportunity to drink from the fountain of youth...would you do it?

"Whoa, Pamela...that's deep! I just came here to listen to Broadway flop stories."

Did you, Geeks? Did you?

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Tall tales are, like, the original theatre, right?! So this show should TOTALLY work...

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GEEKS! What an honor to sit down with (digital speaking) a Broadway theatre critic we've been listening to, and reading for what seems like forever. It was definitely daunting at first, but Mr. Riedel is just a theatre geek...like us!

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I'll be honest...that title doesn't give me Broadway vibes. It's a pretty awesome story about Jackie Robinson, though! Even if it does mesh together two things that don't seem a likely pair. What am I referring to? Um...baseball and musical theatre, of course.

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As relevant today as it was in the early 90's...Tupac was a genius when it came to writing lyrics! So why, why, why did this Broadway show flop. You may be familiar with the actual reason, but we are going to discuss it all.

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On this episode of Theatre Geeks Anonymous, Ebony and Pamela discuss what they're cooking up for their first Thanksgiving each making their own turkeys, because COVID, their favorite Thanksgiving side dishes and some of the most memorable Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon fails.

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Marilyn: An American Fable opened on Broadway on November 20, 1983 at the Minskoff Theatre, and closed on December 3, 1983 after only seventeen performances and 34 previews. wanna find out why?

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Platinum, the Musical centers on Lila Halliday, a star of 1940s and 1950s movie musicals who is attempting a comeback. In the process, she falls for a younger rock star! Big names (at first), amazing performances, and yet...

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In this Intermission-sode of Theatre Geeks Anonymous, Pamela and Ebony discuss the teaser for the new Netflix film adaptation of August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and what the 2020 Tony Awards show could look like in this new digital realm we find ourselves.

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In this Intermission-sode Ebony and her friends Sarah D'imperio, Dava White and Megan Petersen chat about their reactions to the Season 1 finale of Smash just after watching it together. Beware! There are Season 2 spoilers!!

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Here we go, Geeks! The finale of season 1...the moment we've been lead to has arrived, and it does NOT disappoint. Phew;)

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The Intermission-sode where Ebony and Pamela discuss the Tony Award Nominations, what shows they've seen, the nominees they are most excited about, surprises and snubs. They also discuss how and why doing the Tony Awards during a pandemic can give this world a little sunshine, laughter and hope. This is when the theatrical world shows why artists are heroes in this moment and why we must fight for them to survive.

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In the previous episode Ebony and Pamela discussed episode thirteen of Smash Season One, but they had so many feelings they couldn't all be contained in one episode. Do you know what that means? You get two episodes for the price of one! Two episodes in one week?! I hope you all enjoy this episode and reach out to us on the social medias or our email if you have any thoughts or feelings we can chat about in one of our Intermission episodes!

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Boy, oh boy! We're following the cast and crew to Boston for the opening of Bombshell in previews. Believe me when i tell you that isn't the only drama going on...far from it! That's episode 13 though, surely in episode 14 they get theirs acts together?! No? They don't...oh...

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In episodes 11 and 12, buckle up! I mean...what is happening? Relationships are starting, relationships are ending, relationships may be mending. Then you have weird collusions. Then top it all off with a full cast Bollywood number!!

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We start to see some major fall out from various characters in episode 9 & 10. It all makes me feel gross with how inappropriate their behavior is...I wouldn't want to give it away before you get a chance to listen though:-)

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There are some very telling lead ups in these two episodes. I have a feeling the fall out will be coming soon.

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Oh, my dear Geeks! Smash producers have taken away our training wheels...we are IN IT! But Ebony and I have some words of caution you won't want to miss.

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The Broadway Podcast Network has made it their mission to gather together all the theatre related podcasts into one location, and guess what?! Theatre Geeks Anonymous is their newest addition!

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Pamela and Ebony chat about what shows are eligible for the 2020 Tony Awards nominations, what they saw before the shutdown and what they're excited about!

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Hi Geeks! We are going to chat about Smash Season1 episode 4 today and you can follow along with us on the NBC app or Amazon Prime to watch for free!

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I'm not gonna lie, Geeks...this episode has shifted things for me (Pamela), and now I'm fully invested! Lets tear down the patriarchy! What do you think?

As always, you can watch for free along with us by downloading the NBC app or on Amazon Prime!

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It's SahMASH! No flops, scandals, or new works here... Just a cult favorite loaded with Broadway faces!

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SaaaaaaAAAAAAAAMASH! Season 1 Episode 2...Make sure to watch first, otherwise the spoilers are on you:) You can watch along with us for free on the NBC app!

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GEEKS!!! Ebony and I have taken a bit of a departure from our normal fare. We are going to be podcasting about the Broadway centric flop of a TV show...Smash! If you want to watch along, you can view all the episodes FOR FREE on the NBC app.

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Broadway stats, Hamilton, and actors nightmares...this episode has it all!

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Geeks! In celebration of Pride Month, Ebony is talking about a play that tells a story we don't see often enough on Broadway. Enjoy!

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In recognition of Pride Month, Pamela is telling the story of a musical that was a historical breakthrough, but didn't get it's due on the stage. Enjoy, my Geeks...and Happy Pride!

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Ebony and Pamela share the winners of these awards shows...but really mostly Ebony! It's like she doesn't sleep. She knows everything!

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This is a very special episode. Its a bit of departure from our normal content, but it speaks to an underlying issue that needs to be brought to light! Ebony does a historical breakdown of some of the origins of American Theater and how we got to this pivotal moment in history. 

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A censored King Kong musical starring Carrie Fisher?! Who knew?! This one's a doozy!

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Hi Geeks! Stuff is weird and crazy right now, so here's a dose of fun. I hope you're doing well, and staying healthy!

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Merry Holidays, Geeks!! Here's a new intermission-sode about corrections, omitions and theatrical current events!

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Harold Prince has left an indelible mark on theatre as a whole. He will be greatly missed, while becoming stardust in our community!

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On this episode Ebony takes us through the story of the musical about the movie about the book, High Fidelity.

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Oh boy! Buckle up for this one...Stephanie J. Block as a notorious pirate? Yes, please! Enjoy!

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First of all, I apologize for the sound issues...at some point, I will remain very loud, while Ebony gets very soft...sorry in advance! But we're excited to share with you what we're looking forward to and what we've seen!

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We're back...and since we haven't done an episode in a while, we have LOADS to talk about!

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Ebony and I have another amazing show for you today! True, this wasn't exactly a BROADWAY flop, but the story was so good...well...you can judge for yourself.

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A little late, but better than never! Ebony and Pamela are chatting about...wait for it... THE TONY'S!!!!!

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Geeks! There have been a lot of musicals with religious themes, and quite a few of them have been very successful...THIS...is not one of them. But its fun to hear about it!

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Lots of shows were discussed in this episode...as long as you can listen past our convo about how tired Pamela was...!

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Geeks! We have two more amazingly kick butt women to talk to in this episode. Maria Baratta and Sara Benjamin are funny, smart, and incredibly talented! They will be performing in a show Ebony is producing called The Women's Cycle, here in NYC in July 2019. All details are in the episode, but if you're itchy to research... Instagram: @thewomenscyclenyc

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We have Madeline Smith with us again for a quaint chat about which women in theatre have inspired us! Our answers are in the episode, but we'd LOVE to hear from all you Geeks as well. Please Facebook, Tweet, or email us and let us know which lady directors, producers, stage managers, musicians, actresses (et al.)you admire, are inspired by, or just love so darn much! FB: @TGABway Twitter: @TGABway Email: [email protected]

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Ebony and I are privileged to sit down with a fabulous lady musical director, Madeline Smith. She tells us about her dreams, how she started, and what the future may hold!

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Remember how we used to say that TGA was about Broadway flops, scandals, and new works? Well, we've chatted about flops. We've discussed some scandals! Guess what we're gonna throw at you next?! In this episode we start the interview with Caryn Robbins (co-creator/Bookwriter/Producer), and Jodi Beck (Director/Dramaturg) about a new show called Dear Prospective Student. For more details, and to find out how you can produce this show: Website: www.dearprospectivestudent.com Twitter: @dearstudent Instagram: @dearprospectivestudent Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dear+prospective+student

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And now, the conclusion of Spidey, turn on the light please! Part 2. So many injuries...

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Hey Geeks! So...this is a first. We have a two-parter! We just had so much to talk about, and didn't want to overwhelm you. now sit back, relax, and enjoy part 1 of Spidey...Turn on the light, please!

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It has been a minute! Now that we're all (safely?) past the holidays, Ebony and I are in full recording mode again. Enjoy this most recent Intermission-sode...on us!

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Pamela and Ebony talk about this week's current theatrical events and how they feel about them.

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You guys!!! That's right, we ganged up with Rob from Behind the Curtain (Kevin went camping...) to discuss all things theatre. And some other stuff as well. You're welcome!

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We're back after a long hiatus, and in this episode we talk only about how much we loved, listened to, and were inspired by Theatre Talk on PBS!

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SURPRISE!!!!!!!! That's right...another Intermission-sode!

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LIES!!! I told you last week was the season finale, but HA HA...it wasn't! Enjoy your Intermission-sode.

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Angela Lansbury, everyone... That is all.

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Hi Geeks! I hope you enjoy this a teaspoon as much as I did during editing...(I laughed a lot!)

Ebony tells the story about a musical written by Stephen Schwartz that is about us regular folks living our lives. Mr. Schwartz regards this as his favorite show he's written.

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Why NOT have another episode dedicated to the 2018 Tony Awards?!

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Geeks...I'll be honest. The dogs take a LOT of focus in this episode. They are very annoying, and I have had words with them! However, you can also expect amazing storytelling, and last second googling:-)

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This was one very large tangent, that started out as a recap before the long awaited 2018 Tony Awards...then we didn't really talk about the Tony's at all...Enjoy!

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Geeks! This is the longest intermission in the history of Broadway... I have no doubt you'll love every second;-)

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Recently, Ebony and I were told that Intermission-sodes were someone's favorite... I'm just gonna leave that there!

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This was an exciting story. You could tell Pamela REEEEAAALLLLY liked telling it! Did you know there was an in-between story of A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 1 and A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2, told in musical form? The critics didn't think it was all that great. What do you think?

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Eb and Drow (Ebony and Pamela) chew the fat once more in this condensed version of what is going on currently in the theatre world! "I gave us those nicknames, aren't they cute?!" -Pamela

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Ebony details A TIME FOR SINGING in it's rise to Broadway, and fairly quick downfall. It may have been ahead of it's time. What do you think?

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Pamela and Ebony gleefully discuss this weeks theatrical news.

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Pamela and Ebony gabbed, and chatted, about all the theatrical news this week!!!

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Ebony delves into the story of the woman who has a musical based on her life and adventures...Aimee Semple-McPherson! The musical: Scandalous.

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Oh, Geeks! We talk about SOOOOO much!

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GEEKS! This is a bit of a departure from our normal fare, but we thought you'd love an opportunity to hear from someone who has been connected to Broadway for as long as this man has. Bruce Yeko has been recording Broadway cast albums since 1976...his biggest claim to fame?...they were all flops! That's our kind of interview;-)

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Sorry geeks Ebony and I went a bit heavy for our material this week. Bear with us though, musical theatre and politics can come together and work...we just have to believe! *Theres a weird whining sound underneath us...not enough to drive you insane though! Enjoy;-)

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On this Intermission-sode we tackle what we're excited about in the 2018-2019 season and the week's events and news in the theater community.

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First full episode of Season 3!!!!! Neither of us can even believe it, but we've put aside our astonishment to tell you all about a musical based on a musical that is RICH in musical theatre history, as well as black history! Happy February, everybody.

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Welcome to Season 3 of TGA!!! This is an intermission-sode devoted to Broadway current events, such as whether or not Laura Osnes and Tony Yazbeck will be in Crazy For You next season...we're all biting our collective fingernails...eeeee!

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Ebony and Pamela square off yet again, when they describe in glorious detail the two THE WILD PARTIES! It's a really great episode:-)

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Pamela and Ebony reminisce about one of their childhood favorites...that was made into a Broadway musical! Spoiler: the musical was more popular in Moscow, go figure;-)

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Ebony dances around the ins and outs of putting up a Broadway show based on a movie, based on a book. I'll tell you one thing, you only THINK you know the real story;-)

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Intermission No. 5 by Theatre Geeks Anonymous

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What do punk rock and politics have to do with musical theatre?! Well, you're about to find out...

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Do you know what? I don't even remember all the juicy tidbits we talked about... I guess you'll have to listen to find out.

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Pamela describes in delicious detail, all about everyone in the entire world's favorite (*may be a slight exaggeration), Halloween movie/Broadway show. I don't know though, it could be a tie between Rocky Horror and Hocus Pocus next year;-)

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Ebony takes us into the disturbing story of American Psycho, and how it became an American musical...see what I did there?!

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Ebony and Pamela chat about what's going on in theatre current events. We may even mention feminism...right?!

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The first of our Halloween themed episodes for October. Ebony and Pamela face off against each other in a battle of 'Which vampire musical wins Broadway?' To the victor go ALL the spoils!

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Hypothetically speaking... what if the stock market just crashed, and you desperately wanted money, so you could move with your boyfriend to Los Angeles to become a movie star? Would the two of you go on a bank robbing/murder spree?! Hopefully you all said "No way"... Ebony tells us all about the Broadway musical based on a couple who weren't as ethical.

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Times Square in the 1980's was anything but glamorous, but that didn't stop them from writing a Broadway musical all about it! Pamela is going to let you all in on how that came about...and how it went down.

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Pamela and Ebony gab about current Broadway related events. We talk about Bette Midler's replacement, Broadway closings, some exciting upcoming shows. Mixed in with the good news, is always some bad, we have to speak to that as well. **In this episode, it is important to note that a mistake was made, and this is the edited version with a correction by Pamela.**

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Ebony 'tells it' about Cry Baby...the movie and the Broadway show! Get your Jon Waters fix:-)

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Pamela delights with a retelling of the short lived Broadway musical Lysistrata Jones. Spoiler: It may have closed already:-)

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Ebony and Pamela reminisce about the awesome movies of the 80's, while also chattin' it up about the awesome Broadway shows inspired by the awesome movies of the 80's!

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This is it, Ladies and Gentlemen...the show that started it all for Ebony and Pamela! Rebecca the Musical. In this episode, Pamela takes us through all the scandalous details of this musical that never could be.

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Did you know there was a show called Legs Diamond? Did you know it was based on a real person? Ebony did, and she is gonna tell it!

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Pamela reveals little known facts about Paul Simon's first and only Broadway show.

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Ebony tells us about the movie which ultimately led to the making of a musical. It was even made by the same creative team...what could possibly go wrong? Plus so much more...

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Our very first mini-episode (though, we're calling them intermissions)! A little Theatre Geek gabfest about various items of the day. Including: Correction regarding Annie 2, Donna Murphy in Hello Dolly, and Charles Isherwood v. NYT. So much to fit into 20 min!

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Pamela regales Ebony with the tale of why you should definitely have a plan before opening on the Broadway...and maybe a leading lady?!

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Ebony tells Pamela all about Sondheim and Prince's first less than successful show on Broadway. Before Merrily, we expected nothing but winners. Why was this one so different?

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Pamela and Ebony chat about the most notorious Broadway flop of all time. Kill the pig! Kill the pig!

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When a very famous Actor yells at the orchestra during previews for a Broadway show while doing his 11'oclock number not even the great Chita Rivera and an Elvis Impersonator can save the sinking ship.

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On this episode of the Theatre Geeks Anonymous Pamela and Ebony talk about how the road to Broadway was paved with death, lawsuits and Mel Brooks for Kelly the Musical.

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On this episode of the Theatre Geeks Anonymous podcast Pamela and Ebony discuss the creation of the Annie sequels, why they never made it to Broadway and a horrifying photo from the Kennedy Center production.

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In this episode of the Theatre Geeks Anonymous podcast, Pamela and Ebony discuss why and how they decided to create this podcast. They will also discuss the 2017 nominees for the Tony Awards and three Broadway shows that were great, but overshadowed by Hamilton, The Wiz and Phantom of the Opera.

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