Below Broadway

Maher El Hares
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Broadcasting the best of underground Broadway; Showtunes, theatre talk and just a bunch of us nerds enjoying ourselves on the radio! Visit us and learn more about the show at https://belowbroadway.com

  1. 05/06/2023

    May 6, 2023 Ft. The Harlequin Singers of Hamilton, Ontario

    Today's show features a very special clip of the Harlequin Singers of Hamilton, Ontario, singing "Corner of The Sky". This recording comes from their "taste of broadway" performance. Visit their website: https://www.harlequinsingers.com/ Directed by Michael Pin with Laura Pin at the piano, I want to thank them for allowing me to share this clip with the audience here at Below Broadway. It was an amazing show!

    1h 2m

  2. 04/29/2023

    April 22, 2023 - Ft. Four Phantoms, gender bent wicked & more!

    Oh hello! It's been a while hasn't it?! Happy to report that we've wrapped filming on the small film I've been helping produce for the past couple weeks, and after an Easter weekend in the mountains with some fresh air and snow, I'm back with a super fun episode to celebrate the final performance of the Phantom of the Opera - closing after more than 30 years on Broadway. Featured in tonights show are: The Four Phantoms & Kelly Ann Voorhees - "The Phantom of the Opera" (title song, Phantom of the Opera) Stephen DeRosa - "If I Were a Rich Man" (Fiddler on the Roof) Jenny Lee Stern - "Cell Block Tango" (Chicago) Andrew Barth Feldman - "Part of Your World" (The Little Mermaid) Brianna Justine - "Watch What Happens" (Newsies) Michael Jayne Walker & Justine Verheul - "Serious" (Legally Blonde) Cara Rose DiPietro - "Fly, Fly Away" (Catch Me If You Can) Steven Martella - "I Believe" (The Book of Mormon) Antonio Cipriano - "Defying Gravity" (Wicked) Toby Gittleman - "The Wizard and I" (Wicked) NL Cast (Unknown Artists) - Joseph Megamix We'll see y'all next week for another night with the best of underground Broadway.

    1h 18m

  3. 03/28/2023

    March 25, 2023 - Ft. Songs that could have been in the show!

    Have you ever wondered what happens to songs after they go through the workshop process? Some get cut and some get slight changes...so today we'll hear a couple great examples of songs that could have been! (Remember that great episode of F.R.I.E.N.D.S, called "the one that could have been"? yeah that was good) Featured in today's show are the talents of: Mariam Diop - Opportunity (13: The Musical) Alexis Field - I'm Afraid of Everything (Ben Caplan) Dan DeLuca - Santa Fe (Newsies) Caitlin Doak - Fight The Dragons (Big Fish) John Michael Pitera - Proud of Your Boy (Aladdin) Laura Bell Bundy & Company (OBC) - Love and War (Legally Blonde/Cut Song) Amanda Reid & Company - Let's Hear It For the Boy (Footloose) Jelani Remy & Company - I Wanna Be A Producer (The Producers) Jessica Hendy - Defying Gravity (Wicked) We may or may not have a show next week as I squeeze some time in-between a few productions...but I'll try to put a short or two out in the coming days to make up for the missing weekend show! But who knows...might just get lucky with time! Enjoy your week y'all!

    1h 12m

  4. 03/12/2023

    March 11, 2023 - Ft. Ex-Wives, Ben Platt, Schmigadoon & more!

    Ever have one of those days where you wake up feeling refreshed and confident in your own step? Today was a great day and I've got a 30 minute show to share with you, including some of my favourite sing-along songs from Footloose, SIX and even the TONY Award winning revival of Once on this Island.  Featured in today's show are: OBC Urchins - Little Shop of Horrors Benn Platt - I Can't Stand Still (Footloose) Samantha Pollino - This Girl Gets Around (Footloose) Various Artists - Ex-Wives (SIX) Kevin Ganzekaufer - You Can't Tame Me (Schmigadoon) Kyle Freeman - Mama Will Provide (Once on this Island) Speaking of great days, I hope y'all have a great rest of your weekend and here's to another great week of work, performances, filming and fun!

    30 min

  5. 03/11/2023 · BONUS

    March 10, 2023 - Extra special BONUS episode made just for Vanessa...GO WATCH SPONGEBOB!

    After walking out of the hair salon feeling extra sexy and confident with a fresh new cut, I am inclined to follow through on a half-serious promise I made to my stylist to both listen to music by Akon, and broadcast a bonus episode just for her filled with music from musicals you can watch or stream online. Featured in today's extra special bonus episode are: Ian Pekar & Company - Bikini Bottom Day (Spongebob Squarepants the Musical) MJ Rodriguez & Garland Dance Jr. - Hamilton Mashup Fergie L. Philippe, David Nick Alea, Nya - Who I'd Be (Shrek the Musical) Tim Realbuto - Build A Wall - (Shrek The Musical) Lauren Nicole Chapman, Charlotte Maltby, Mimi Scardulla - Mama I'm a Big Girl Now (Hairspray) "PandemicPaul" - Radio (Memphis the Musical) But for real...thank you for making my hair look great this week and enjoy all these songs from musicals you can actually go watch right now! (And then we'll call you a fan of Broadway lol)

    42 min

  6. 03/06/2023

    March 5, 2023 - Ft. Aaron Tveit, Billy Porter, Mean Girls & more!

    Holy wowzers can you believe how fast the year is going?! My phone got stolen last week so this episode relives the pain of losing all my photos and memories. I also share a story from a recent shoot here in Toronto. Aaron Tveit - Live in Living Colour (CatcMe if You Can) Terrie Lynne - They Just Keep Moving the Line Alton Fitzgerald White - A Whole New World (Aladdin) Mateo Lizcano - I’m Alive (Next to Normal) University of NY Students - Where do You Belong/Meet the Plastics (Mean Girls) Hugh Panaro - Music of the Night (Phantom) Daniel Beaudoin - Memphis Lives in Me (Memphis) Jeanna de Waal - Underestimate (Diana) Tres McMichael - Time (Billy Porter) Ana Riley Portal - Stupid With Love (Mean Girls) Chop to the Top (SpongeBob SquarePants the Musical) Jessica Vosk - Born this Way (Lady Gaga)

    1h 15m

  7. 02/14/2023 · BONUS

    Valentine's Day 2023 - Ft. Elvis's Heartbreak Hotel, Queen & more!

    A happy happy Valentine's Day to all y'all with this special holiday broadcast. Today's show is just filled to the brim with whatever came to the top of the search results after typing "love" and "valentines day". A few songs about heartbreak get tossed into the mix followed by the King of Rock & Roll and a stormy finish. Love ya lots!! Renee Rapp - Love On Top Mina Kaye & Linden Furnell - Baptize Me (Book of Mormon) Molly Jobe & Tommy Bracco - Love is an Open Door (Frozen) Colin Barkell - Heartbreak Hotel (Elvis Presley) Paula Aliya - Mr. Hopalong Heartbreak (Jason Robert Brown) Telly Leung - I'll Cover You (Rent) Jonathan Groff - Sailing (A New Brain) Lady Thiang - Something Wonderful (King & I) Storm Large - Somebody to Love (Queen)

    43 min

  8. 02/11/2023

    February 11, 2023 - Ft. Morning Person from Shrek, Hadestown, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More!

    Gooood morning y'all? Who's a morning person here? Certainly not me! I've always been a bit of a night owl but when it comes to Broadway, it's always time to shine! Speaking of shine, the sun aint gonna shine today. That was one of the songs lined up but lost for this episode...but whatever. Here's to a rainy day in and a night at the theatre.  Featured in today's episode: Morning Person (Shrek the Musical)- Lauren Testerman Major-General's Song (Pirates of Penzance; Gilbert & Sullivan) - Michael Kushner There's No Business Like Show Business - Brian Stokes Mitchell Don't Rain on my Parade (Funny Girl) - Javier Ignacio Back To Black - Ashley De La Rosa I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Kyle Dean Massey Joseph Medley - Jelani Remy & Guest  Purpose (Avenue Q) - Dillon Savage Flowers (Hadestown) - Samantha Pauly ---- Below Broadway is sponsored by you & your creative projects. Build a website or register a domain and you'll support the show through our sponsored partner.

    56 min
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Broadcasting the best of underground Broadway; Showtunes, theatre talk and just a bunch of us nerds enjoying ourselves on the radio! Visit us and learn more about the show at https://belowbroadway.com

Information

  • Creator
    Maher El Hares
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Maher El Hares
  • Show Website
    Below Broadway