Wait in the Wings

"Not the Beatles, but an incredible simulation". This was the phrase that was used to describe one of the most ambitious theater productions in Broadway history. It was more than just a show, it signaled a rebirth in New York City. And yet somehow, the show has been left in the dark. Now it's time to hear the full story, with some help from the face of Beatlemania himself, Mitch Weissman.

Today we Dive Deep with this video essay into the dizzying world of the 2016 broadway revival of the Falsettos musical. This fast paced musical follows four men on their journey to manhood, and as they march along we see how they each come to their own conclusion of what it means to be a man. In this video we analyze the characteristics of Marvin, Whizzer, Trina, Mendel, and Jason as they take part in the march of the falsettos and discuss how each of them help contribute to the themes displayed throughout this musical.

The Phantom and Grizabella. Two polar opposites. Or are they? A character is at their most dangerous when they have nothing left to lose and everything to give...this is the moment when they reach The Point of No Return. In this theater video essay, through the use of two of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most popular characters in Grizabella from Cats: The Musical and Phantom from The Phantom of the Opera, Wait in the Wings seeks to decipher the different circumstances that makeup two extremely different types of outcast characters.

Films were so much simpler in the golden age of movie musicals. In this review, we're waltzing our way through 1956's High Society that's packed with superstar performances by Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong and the wonderful journey of Grace Kelly's Tracy Lorde.

What if Leonardo DiCaprio was in Dear Evan Hansen? You're in control in this first episode of Broadway Stunt Cast, the show where we take your favorite broadway roles and recast them with big name celebrities! Be sure to vote to see who is going to have to call a phone fantasy line using solely Broadway phrases.

Even though we're isolated...it doesn't mean that we're alone. Special thanks to all the amazing fans who submitted clips for the You Can't Stop the Beat Music Video!

If/Then is one of the most confusing musicals to ever cross the great white way, but at its core is a story about choices. In this first episode of the Double Take we team up with Jess and Andrew from Musicals with Cheese to explore the personal and professional consequences of narrow minded ambition.

Initially, chess the musical seems like it would be a pretty boring affair. But add in two world super powers holding 99% of the world's nuclear weapons, along with a catchy 80's pop song and suddenly...things become much more interesting.

Being Mel Brooks' second Broadway musical adaptation, Young Frankenstein the Musical wasn't only a hilarious staging of the classic film, but also highlighted the absurd theatricality of the man himself. In this episode of The Double Take dive into what makes Mel Brook's comedy so unique and how his style helped redefine the musical comedy genre.

The story of Rocky Balboa has been capturing people's hearts and filling people's workout playlists for over 40 years. So when the show made the jump over to Broadway, was it still able to capture the scrappy spirit to have audiences rooting for their hero to win? Join Brendon and Nando from Nando V Movies as they break down how Rocky works thematically and as a character.

While he may be painted as the perfect southern hero in Oklahoma the musical, what does the character of Curly McLain say about a culture of toxic masculinity and a desire to hold onto a past that never existed.

In our final episode of the Double Take on Groundhog Day we team up with Marc from Broadway by Ghostlight to dive into one of the most fan requested shows on the channel. Life gets whacky when weatherman Phil Connor's finds himself stuck reliving the same day over and over again. Does the immortality that comes from the time loop serve as a curse or a blessing?

This is about the past. This about the future. This is about the now.

The Hadestown reopening was truly a special moment in Broadway history. Turns out, a year and a half without going to a show (either on Broadway or off) can have a surprising effect on a person. Take a listen to my recap of a spur the moment trip that turned into a bucket full of tears.

Welcome to the WitW Recording Session for the upcoming episode on Rebecca the Musical. It's been a four month journey writing a script that has seen me talk to numerous sources around the world, hop on trains to meet with confidential sources, and drink one too many coffees.

It's hard to believe that just over a year ago, Beetlejuice the Musical had its promising comeback stopped in its tracks. Now, off the exciting news that the musical will be returning one has to ask how we got here and why it's not just an important moment for Beetlejuice the musical, but for Broadway as a whole.

The bets have been placed and now is the time to see who will have to walk the Brooklyn Bridge dressed as a character of the patreon's choosing!

The movie adaptation of the Dear Evan Hansen movie seemed to have literally everything going against it. Was it the catastrophe everyone said it was? The answer may surprise you.

With a life as interesting and as complex as Princess Diana, a musical centered on her sounded like a great idea, but things took a turn once the internet got ahold of it. How do we even begin to understand Diana? This video is a good start.

With a life as interesting and as complex as Princess Diana, a musical centered on her sounded like a great idea, but things took a turn once the internet got ahold of it. How do we even begin to understand Diana? This video is a good start.

I want to talk with you about something important. No fancy editing. No music track. Just me and you.

What does it take to wake up a generation? Well, the new movie Tick, Tick...Boom! and the history behind it might just help us find the answer.

2021 was quite the year for movie musicals. Which ones were the best and which ones left us scratching our heads, crying in agony, or wanting to check a certain actors ID? Here's my list of the best and worst movie musicals of 2021!

How do you define a hero? Rogers the Musical sought to answer that question in 2024, and while the show itself is a wild ride...the behind the scenes story of its creation is even wilder. It's time to learn more about Rogers the Musical.

You sent in some of the greatest theatre fails of all time. If I can make it through without laughing three times, you could win a pair of tickets to a show in your hometown! Unless @Broadway By Ghostlight can make me laugh, in which case the tickets are his to give away!

"I don't really wanna do the work today" has become one of the biggest memes on the internet. But how did a low-budget, scrappy, and rebellious theatre troupe named Team Starkid perfect the art of making viral hits?

This is a story for anyone who has fallen out of love with their passions, and the long journey back.

We've covered a lot on this channel, but now it's time to look to the Wait in the Wings theater community to respond to the shows, monologues, and videos of our subscribers! Special thanks to all 70 of you who sent in stuff!

Rebecca the Musical was supposed to be a smash. Instead it all went down in flames. This is the investigation of how a highly-anticipated Broadway musical became the victim of fraud, greed, and a great deal of bad luck.

The ghost with the most is officially back on Broadway. Here's a recap and review of a night we never thought we'd see.

Nearly 80% of Broadway show's close without recouping their investments. That being said these are some of the one I wish could have stayed open just a little bit longer. Which Broadway musical do you miss the most?

Batman as a musical? It sounds crazy, but what if I told you it actually kind of worked? Join me as we dive deeper than ever before into the crazy history of Team Starkids Holy Musical B@tman.

In 1994, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Patti LuPone faced off in a feud of trust, betrayal, and controversy. Slated to debut as the lead for his musical "Sunset Boulevard", things took a turn in a twist that would destroy a 20 year relationship. This is that story.

You've probably heard about the lawsuit...now let's talk about Barlow & Bear's story.

Considering how wild the behind the scenes chaos was for Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark it was extremely hard stopping at just 10.

The 75th Annual Tony Awards are coming up, which means its time to add some high stakes drama to the proceedings. Joined by Brentalfloss, Margaret Hall, and Marc Bonnani of Broadway by Ghostlight, it's time to make our predictions for a super competitive year!

This is the story of WWF New York.

This is the history of Fun Home.

Riverdale musicals...I don't know why they do them...but oh my god are they chaotically evil. Here's all of them ranked.

This is a deep dive into the Funny Girl casting fiasco.

Special thanks to Aleksei Postnikov and Julianna Whalen for their wonderful cinematography!

The average budget for a Broadway musical is 8-12 million dollars. What happens when the price tag goes way above that?

I got drunk and watched Cats so you don't have to.

In a shocking announcement, Broadway's longest show is coming to an end. How did this happen and what does it tell us about a post pandemic theater district?

American Psycho should have been a hit. It had a powerhouse cast, an award wining composer, and a name that most everyone knows. However, after 54 performances the show closed with a whimper. The question is what went wrong? In this exclusive episode Brendon digs deep into the history of the show, the problems it encountered and why a show with so much potential, couldn't catch on.

Marc Bonanni of @broadwaybyghostlight got drunk and watched High School Musical 2 so you don't have to....he's never seen the first one.

Thanks again to Michael Kunze and Monika with VBW for helping us explore behind the scenes of Rebecca the musical!

Tis the season. These are five of the most ridiculous, fun, and spooky musicals.

80% of Broadway shows fail. Seeing how we've been exploring the untold stories of obscure musicals for three years now, but we've never actually talked about how to properly define a Broadway flop. Let's change that.

It's the story of Buddy the Elf.

This is the post mortem of Beetlejuice the Musical's closing night.

This is the story of the 2004 Tonys fiasco.

This video took me about 80 hours to make.

It was definitely an...experience