EPISODE · Jan 3, 2023 · 1H 34M
47. Spring Awakening
from Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast · host Mackenzie Horner
This week on Before the Downbeat Mackenzie and special guest co-host and the Elphaba to Mackenzie's Glinda Jessica Maxwell are revisiting their youth and discussing the angsty coming of age musical Spring Awakening! Hear these two long time friends from portable 303 converse over whether the angst of this musical still connects with the youth today. They debate this musicals score and if it needs to be written to provide more depth and struggle. Plus hear about Jessica's experiences seeing this show live. All of this plus some surprise audience plants on this week's all new episode! Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. Facebook Instagram Twitter
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This week on Before the Downbeat Mackenzie and special guest co-host and the Elphaba to Mackenzie's Glinda Jessica Maxwell are revisiting their youth and discussing the angsty coming of age musical Spring Awakening! Hear these two long time friends from portable 303 converse over whether the angst of this musical still connects with the youth today. They debate this musicals score and if it needs to be written to provide more depth and struggle. Plus hear about Jessica's experiences seeing this show live. All of this plus some surprise audience plants on this week's all new episode! Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. Facebook Instagram Twitter
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47. Spring Awakening
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