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Flop of the Heap

By: Marla Alpert and John Anker Bow
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  • Get excited for what's being referred to by 'industry professionals' as "Musical Science Theatre 3000," "Just the schadenfreude I needed!" and "Something to listen to instead of the president's whining," when John and Marla, both 'industry professionals,' bring to you, Flop of the Heap, the podcast where failure is always an option! Like B-Movies? Try B-Musicals! Available now on your internet enabled device.
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Episodes
  • Peg - "Look at Me, I'm Peggy Lee!"

    Peg - "Look at Me, I'm Peggy Lee!"
    Jun 10 2024

    John & Marla break down the unmitigated disaster that was the Peggy Lee musical.

    Music by Paul Horner
    Lyrics by Peggy Lee
    Book by Peggy Lee (originally by William Luce)
    Also featuring songs by Johnny Mercer, Joe McCoy, Richard Rodgers and Lieber & Stoller.
    Directed by Robert Drivas, replaced by Cy Coleman
    Starring Peggy Lee

    Opened on Broadway December 14, 1983.
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    58 mins
  • Sail Away - "A Cruise to Nowhere"

    Sail Away - "A Cruise to Nowhere"
    May 6 2024

    Special Guest Host Connor McAndrews joins John to discuss this titanic Broadway flop!

    Music by Nöel Coward
    Lyrics by Nöel Coward
    Book by Nöel Coward
    Direction by Nöel Coward
    Poster Design by Nöel Coward
    Casting by Nöel Coward
    Re-casting by Nöel Coward

    Starring Elaine Stritch (and some other people).

    Opened on Broadway October 3, 1961
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Bring Back Birdie - "A Gloomy Middle Age"

    Bring Back Birdie - "A Gloomy Middle Age"
    Apr 8 2024

    John & Marla discuss the short-lived sequel to 'Bye Bye Birdie' in this tribute episode to the late Chita Rivera.

    Music by Charles Strouse.
    Lyrics by Lee Adams
    Book by Michael Stewart
    Directed, Choreographed (and Conceived!) by Joe Layton

    Starring Chita Rivera, Donald O'Connor, Maria Karnilova, Marcel Forestieri, Robin Morse, Evan Seplow, Jeb Brown & Lynda Ferguson
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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Pure adreniline from start to finish

Mark and John make musical theater reviews hilarious! From puns to plays on words, they've got it all. I was always lukewarm on musical theater, but approaching musicals like a B movie really makes it a great experience. My only regret is not being able to give more stars.

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