52 episódios
Flop of the Heap 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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BONUS June Listener Mail Episode!!!
Marla & John read some listener mail and go off on several random tangents in this very special bonus episode!!!!
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Peg - "Look at Me, I'm Peggy Lee!"
John & Marla break down the unmitigated disaster that was the Peggy Lee musical.Music by Paul HornerLyrics by Peggy LeeBook 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 ColemanStarring Peggy LeeOpened on Broadway December 14, 1983.
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Sail Away - "A Cruise to Nowhere"
Special Guest Host Connor McAndrews joins John to discuss this titanic Broadway flop!Music by Nöel CowardLyrics by Nöel CowardBook by Nöel CowardDirection by Nöel CowardPoster Design by Nöel CowardCasting by Nöel CowardRe-casting by Nöel CowardStarring Elaine Stritch (and some other people).Opened on Broadway October 3, 1961
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Bring Back Birdie - "A Gloomy Middle Age"
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 AdamsBook by Michael StewartDirected, Choreographed (and Conceived!) by Joe LaytonStarring Chita Rivera, Donald O'Connor, Maria Karnilova, Marcel Forestieri, Robin Morse, Evan Seplow, Jeb Brown & Lynda Ferguson
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Flora, The Red Menace - "Milk & Cookies for the Kids!"
Music by John KanderLyrics by Fred Ebb Book by George Abbott & Robert RussellOpened on Broadway May 11, 1965
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Pickwick - "What the Dickens?"
Music by Cyril OrandelLyrics by Leslie BricusseBook by Wolf MankowitzOpened on Broadway October 4, 1965