11 episodes
Anthem: Homunculus John Cameron Mitchell
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4.7 • 19 Ratings
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From the creator of Hedwig & the Angry Inch comes a revolutionary podcast musical, written and composed by John Cameron Mitchell and Bryan Weller. Broke artist Ceann Mackay (Mitchell) starts an online telethon to crowdfund his survival. Cynthia Erivo, Glenn Close, Nakhane and Patti LuPone co-star in a darkly hilarious musical retelling of Ceann's life as he realizes what’s killing him may be the very thing that saves us all.
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Episode 10: The Unnameable
All storylines hurtle towards climax as Ceann confronts his own personal Apocalypse. Songs in this episode: "The Quiet Savior," "The Unnameable," "Move From Me," "The Unnameable (Reprise)," "The End of Love (Reprise)," "Duet With America (Reprise)," and "Hymn to Life." Produced by Topic Studios.
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Episode 9 | Vivimancer
As the lines between reality and fiction blur, fractures appear in Ceann’s new family while his mother Maeve (Glenn Close) summons him to satisfy her ultimate demand. Songs in this episode: "Unborn/Unsound" and "Dissolve Me." Produced by Topic Studios.
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Episode 8: If You Were Born
Joan (Cynthia Erivo), Jairo (Nakhane) and Ceann prepare for their baby’s arrival, while thousands in the present day prepare for the Homunculus. Ceann seeks out much-needed advice from his father (Denis O’Hare). Two petals to go. Songs in this episode: "If You Were Born," "Cloud of Unknowing," "Nobody Blink," and "Philosopher's Stone." Produced by Topic Studios.
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Episode 7: Joan the Baptist
Joan (Cynthia Erivo) joins Ceann and Jairo’s chosen family and Ceann learns his tumor is far from ordinary. Songs in this episode: "The New Messiah" and "Everybody Look." Produced by Topic Studios.
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Episode 5: The Seraph
Enter Jairo (Nakhane), the young South African man who breaks into Ceann’s home and takes him on a journey into his own heart. Songs in this episode: "State Road," and "Prayer of the Mandrake." Produced by Topic Studios.
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Episode 6: Let's Hear The Needle Drop
Ceann and Jairo (Nakhane) settle into domestic bliss, at least at first. Meanwhile, Ceann helps his Aunt Ida (Patti LuPone) with some unfinished business and we are introduced to a revival preacher named Joan the Baptist (Cynthia Erivo). Songs in this episode: "I See What I Am," "Cloud of Unknowing," and "Love You For Free." Produced by Topic Studios
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Customer Reviews
So good and thought provoking!
It’s so interesting and well written! The music is wonderful and overall it’s really emotional and like a fever dream in the best way possible :) Highly recommend!