...about the wonderful world of theatre!
Join me, Hanna Wonders, as I dive deep into Broadway musicals, plays and everything in between! Looking at the content, context, and creation of theatre through a dramaturg's lens, I approach all productions a little differently. Join me, it's going to be a wonderful ride!
Elle Woods brought us the Bend and Snap, 'like it's even hard' and I'm here to tell you about all things Blonde! Check out this podcast if you love Elle, the musical or even the MTV reality show. This pod has a little for everyone.
6 Mar 2020
Hanna Wonders... About The Hunchback of Notre Dame
I'm back baby and back on my soapbox with history books in hand! This episode is all Hunchback and I'm so ready to share the sounds... and smells... of Medieval France with you!
Once you listen I know you'll want to watch the video I chat about at the end so here, I'll save you the clicks! John McGinty in Hunchback in Sacramento.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lenfad0T9Xo
29 Oct 2019
Hanna Wonders... About Moulin Rouge Part 2
This one's got it all folks, especially spoilers! If you don't want the scoop on the live production, stay away! Adriana is here with all the details straight from Broadway. We chat onstage romance, mashups, and the best show cocktails.
CORRECTION: I have been openly frustrated about the replacement of "One Day I'll Fly Away" with "Firework". Specifically the lyrics "do you ever feel like a plastic bag" (because plastic wasn't discovered until 1907 or commercially used until decades later). That lyric is not in the song! The arrangement begins in the second verse, so I can now take a chill pill.
25 Oct 2019
Hanna Wonders... About Moulin Rouge Part 1
It's my favorite, it's your favorite, click play and join me on a trip through the city of lights and the Moulin Rouge! Seriously, this is the best 50 years in French history and we have a film AND musical to get down and nerdy to! Best news yet, this is just part one. Join me next time as I have on Adriana Villa to chat about her Moulin Rouge Broadway experience.
7 Oct 2019
Hanna Wonders... About Torch Song Trilogy
What led this comedy giant to the great white way? Harvey Fierstein's play, Torch Song Trilogy, launched his career and helped pave the way for popular gay culture. This week we're gettin' nerdy with Harvey and his protest of gay stereotypes! Along the way, we'll talk about new work dramaturgy and what's goin' on around Phoenix if you want to catch a show!
Featuring music from the 2002 production of Hairspray
Intro Music from Kevin Macleod
13 Sept 2019
Hanna Wonders... About Cats
It's one of those shows you either love or hate. Let me show you how to appreciate this bizarre piece of theatre! Cats is a triumph on the stage, even if sitting through 2.5 hours of it can feel like a little much.
Join me this episode (with my brand new sound set up) as I share my fascination with this insane feline-focused acid trip.
Featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber: Jellicle Songs, Memory (Diane Buckley)
Intro Music from Kevin Macleod
26 Jul 2019
Hanna Wonders...About Hadestown
This episode is all about the epic journey of a female singer/songwriter to Broadway and her creative retelling of the famous Greek myth, Orpheus and Eurydice. Hadestown is the original and creative show I've been waiting for. Listen to find out why it should be your newest obsession too.
23 May 2019
Hanna Wonders... About Jekyll & Hyde
What do cocaine-fueled dreams, Jack the Ripper and The Hoff have in common? Find out on this week's long-awaited episode of Hanna Wonders!
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17 Apr 2019
Hanna Wonders... About Sunday in the Park with George
I got my art history nerd on this week diving into Sunday in the Park with George and the painting that inspired it. Per my above subtitle, I apologize in advance for the amazing talent I have at butchering the French language. Hey... I only took six years of it, man.
Keep sending in your show suggestions! I'm loving them!
10 Apr 2019
Hanna Wonders... About The Last 5 Years
It's a weird episode, it's a fan request, it's 'The Last 5 Years' created by Jason Robert Brown.
This musical is another in my top 5 of all time, and that my friends is a carefully curated list. Tune in to hear all about what makes this show so freakin' awesome while I over-analyze the emotional baggage of the shows two leads.
3 Apr 2019
Hanna Wonders... About The Music Man
Shipoopi may be the worst song ever... but Kari has made me see the light about the rest of The Music Man. There will be laughs, there will be fun facts, there will be a horrible intro song (which I happen to find hilarious). Enjoy!
27 Mar 2019
Hanna Wonders... About Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
After a much-needed vacation from real life this week, I'm back in action and ready to blow your mind! This week I give you all the dirt on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and how his hatred of his most beloved work lead him to kill off the character that brought him fame.
This provides us the background to the fast, farcical and bizarre show- Baskerville.
12 Mar 2019
Hanna Wonders... about It's Only a Play
This week I jump into some theatre history by breaking down some of the most infamous theatre critics. Using the show "It's Only a Play" written by Terrance McNally, I talk about the power of theatre critics and their relevancy in our modern theatri-verse. Oh it's going to be a caddy good time.
3 Mar 2019
Hanna Wonders... about Evil Dead the Musical
What do you get when you take a cult franchise, some crazy Canadian creatives, and a blood splash zone? Evil Dead the Musical! This week I got down and dirty with all things Evil Dead, starting from one of my favorite film franchises of all time and ending with a fascinating discussion with a professional prop designer about gore on stage. Warning: There will be blood... gallons and gallons of blood.
23 Feb 2019
Hanna Wonders... about Jesus Christ Superstar
It's my favorite musical and I'm so excited to tell you all about it! Join me to find out what version is Andrew Lloyd-Webber's favorite, how Ted Neeley did such a great job lip-synching and more!
17 Feb 2019
Hanna wonders... about Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does whatever his stunt man can. Will he fall? Listen bud, if you're quiet you'll hear the thud- LOOK OUT! There falls Spider-Man...
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