51 episodes
Flop of the Heap Marla Alpert and John Anker Bow
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4.7 • 81 Ratings
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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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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
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Bonus Bitching Episode!
John & Marla read listener mail, ask each other flop trivia and generally bitch about the Sweeney Todd revival stunt casting.
Customer Reviews
My favorite podcast
I discovered this show via the Raggedy Ann episode, and I’m so glad they happened to cover it because otherwise I wouldn’t have found one of my favorite podcasts!
I always enjoy how they cover many nuances and difficulties putting a musical together as their what-went-wrong segments aim to tackle more than just the he-said she-said and which broadway diva is to blame. Though there is always plenty of drama to cover, it feels more like an exciting dive down a wikipedia rabbit-hole than a mean-spirted gossip session. Plus the humor and banter is unparalleled.
Marla’s pupdates, Jon’s tales from the Cats tour, and the occasional discussion of current queer topics never drags out the episodes, instead only adding to the welcoming atmosphere. And I excitedly await each new episode!
A fantastic listen.
So witty, SO funny, and so informative. Who could ask for anything more?
Knowledgeable and Fun!
Hilarious and educational. What more could you want? Any fan of musicals will love Flop of the Heap!