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Three Cheap Seats
by Gavin, Liam, and Nick
The number one theatre podcast according to us.
Episodes
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Patti In Suffs
OG squad this week for some tea time, Bobby Darin news, and a very interesting Hell's Kitchen investor buyout situation.
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The Dollys in Dolly
Some Maybe AWESOME news, Dirty Dancing on Broadway, a Radio Play on Broadway, and some really expensive Spring Awakening tickets.
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Those Damn Yankees
Apologies for the bad audio through the middle section, but we persevere. Full squad this week, and we get into the Damn Yankees casting, the real Yankees game, and just how much was raised from this past week's flea market.
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A Fifty Dollar Meme
Surprising amount of news happening right now. We get into if rushing Spring Awakening is worth it, Lost Boys closing drama, and Two Strangers announcing they're done in two months.
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How Long Have the Streets Been Hot
We're all over the place today (physically) and are so stoked for the Oh Mary HBO announcement this week. This PLUS a Sam Pinkleton Annie revival? Boy, who could ask for anything more!
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Broadway Doomsday?
We've really got it all this week. &Juliet announced they're closing, we're getting an industrial musical for an AI company, and a man has been sentenced to jail time for his behavior in the audience of a musical.
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Sleepy Nick
A lighter news week this episode, but Liam and Gavin dive into the West End/Broadway relationship, some historic closings and closing notices this week, and exciting casting for new musicals this season.
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Scary Leadership Change
Don't worry the boys are back. Well, Liam and Gavin this week that is. A ton of news to catch up on, we dive into the ATG sale, Paranormal Activity reviews, and so so much news. Join ussss!
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Oh Mary Is Here To Stay
Oh Mary continues to have the best casting, and we continue to stay awesome. Nick and Gavin this week for a ton of casting news, and a very sad funeral.
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Bullying Worked
A lot to get into this week, with three different instances of actors pulling out of shows because they simply got bullied out of it. Tons of casting, and a long look at this week's grosses!
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We Talk Movies Now
A lot of movie talk this week, and a lot of Trump talk (sorry). We dive into some INs and OUTs, and the least surprising news in podcast history.
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Broken Broadway
A heavier week with lots of sad news, BUT the guys get into how we can fix Broadway, and ALW's comments on the matter. Tons of casting news, and an Oh Mary proshot!
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English People Are Fed
A slower news week, but we get official confirmation of the Dolly Parton musical coming to the St. James this fall, some Spring Awakening talk, and the Every Brilliant Thing global takeover.
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Post-Award Slog
Some shows are thriving, others are not. We get into the (small) amount of news from the week, and do some Rocky Horror talk. Gavin gives thoughts on Lost Boys and Every Brilliant Thing.
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AI Pod
OG's this week for some castings, show announcements, LCT's season announcement, and a big talk about where AI fits in our industry.
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Money is Tight
A brisk ep this week as we dive into the news we did get, which includes Christopher Jackson back into Hamilton, Mormon mystery week doing insane things, and, have you seen this bear?
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P!nk Was Awesome
Tony's Recap consists of glazing Pink, loving Ali's speech/win, and a lot of the expected ended up happening. We get into all things Spring Awakening, and putting Stranger Things to bed.
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2026 TONY AWARDS PREDICITIONS
Tonys predictions for everything. Who's winning best musical? Who knows. Who's winning revival of a musical? Who knows. Who's winning leading actor in a play? Who knows. Join us for all things Tony Awards!!
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Def Not a Tonys Prediction Preview
We absolutely don't jump the gun and talk all things Tony Awards. The questions this week are: does Lea Michele curse every show she's in? And, are the awards this year going to get upstaged by Mormon's fifteen performance?
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Only Fast Facts
So many fast facts this week for all things recoupment, London doing everything better, and shows campaigning for a Tony through a tour.
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More Lincoln Center!
We have more awards to get into with the Outer Critics Circle winners announced this week, as well as a new two thousand seat outdoor theatre breaking ground at Lincoln Center. Tons of weird grosses, and the Tony nominated shows all performing strongly!
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Tony Nominations Recap
Nick and Gavin this week for a full deep dive into Tony noms, Lost Boys opening predictions, and a lot of prediction market talk. Scary!
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The British Invasion (Again)
Probably our most packed pod of the year, with so so much to dive into. We finally have reviews for the Lost Boys, so much casting, and it seems the West End dropped all of their news for the year this week.
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STFU And Have Fun
Tons of babies, reviews, and drama this week. We recap all of this week's reviews, give predictions on Schmigadoon (and Beaches?) and give our takes on the bald man and all that went on this weekend.
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Spring Has Sprung
All sorts of things happening this week on the main stem. Tons of openings, castings, and Oliviers to go around. Join the OG squad this week and we get into it!
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The People Love Cats
A full on yap sesh this week with Cats reviews and predictions, Becky Shaw reviews, Last Five Years discourse, and some crazy financials to round it all out.
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They're Making WHAT a Musical?
Full squad this week for some Megan Thee prayers, Happy Feet the Musical discourse, and a very real conversation about this year's best musical winner.
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Extensions for Everyone
The og squad this week, with a whole lot of extension talk. All the shows are doin' it, and we're coverin' it. Oh Mary rounds out their next casting, a lot of exciting shows in previews, and reviews for Giant.
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We're Back
Our first. ever. in person. with all of us. You're not going to want to miss this.
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Workin' Guys
The three cheap seaters are all (finally) employed. Makeup pod as we were out last week, and we get into tons of castings, tons of extensions, and the NYCC Gala production is WHAT!?
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Tax Chair
Operation Mincemeat is doing the coolest giveaway we've ever seen, Moulin Rouge announced one of the craziest castings we've ever seen, and Oh Mary continues to give its audience exactly what it wants.
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He's Baaaaaack
First things first. Matthew Morrison talk. We've got tons of castings, updates, and even some Jamie Lloyd coming.
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BahBonny
This week we're talking about two things. Bad Bunny, and new musicals. Literally nothing else happened.
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Stealing Babies
A packed episode this week! Moulin Rouge closing after seven years, turning on Ziggy, and tons and tons of casting news.
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Snow Show
We've got DISCOURSE this week on snow shows, calling out, and if it's ethical to have shows during severe weather. We've got thoughts on Chess, Ragtime, and there's tons of work being done in development!
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Oh, Tour!
Special guest Liam Ellis joins us this week to BASK IN HIS GLORY! Nick and Gavin recap all the castings, happenings, extensions? It's such a strange season, and Hell's Kitchen announcing closing makes it even more strange.
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The Happenings Are Happening
Your favorite podcasters are back for more 2026, with insane rumors confirmed, a TON of casting, and the bros both saw shows. Bars.
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Cynthia Erivo Joins the Empire
In our first episode of the new year, we're diving into the happenings of the past few weeks, after our week off this past week. Grosses are breaking records, and we're breaking it DOWN.
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The Musicals Are Coming
We have not one but TWO new musical announcements this week, and the season is really starting to shape up. More castings, and maybe the most insane casting we've seen this decade??
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The Season is Wide Open
Nick and Gavin dive into the even more early QoV closing, Lost Boys recasting, and analysis on how this season is FOR THE TAKING!
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Suddenly Meekmore
Our audio sounds good, and our news is plentiful. We get into Little Shop casting, MUNY season reveal, and some scary Beetlejuice realities.
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Time To Be Nice
A packed and thankful episode right before Thanksgiving with your favorite duo. We get into reviews and predictions for Two Strangers, and dive into the abrupt closing notice at the Queen of Versailles.
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Check Not Mate
Chess and Oedipus opened this week, and of course we're getting into it. Nick and Gavin saw Practice at Playwrights this week, Liam's in the great north, and Hamilton may be coming to a school near you!?
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It's Fake.
The cologne is fake. Very unfortunate news, after the hopeful findings last episode. QOV opening night reviews and predictions, as well as Caissie Levy dropping out of Lost Boys, and Rob Lake Magic closing early.
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The Lost Cologne
Nick and Gavin with you this week for another packed week of happenings. Reviews for Little Bear Ridge Road, Chess and QoV early preview talk, and we may have just solved Nick's scent dilemma.
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We Wish We Were London
Cheerio! It's a London ep this week, with the other side of the pond getting the spotlight this week. Insane news, castings, and show announcements to come out from our West End friends. We also break down some FUN and RIVETING labor negotiation details!!
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We're Out On All Out
Full squad this week for congratulating Nick on PASSING THE PANCE! We get into more labor talks, Punch livestreaming details, and Beetlejuice struggling early at the box office.
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To PANCE or not to PANCE
UPDATE: NICK PASSED THE PANCE A solo-ish episode this week, as Nick joins Gavin about 20 mins into the recording. We get into some predictions for the run of Chess, Beetlejuice thoughts, and of course, union negotiations.
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Is a Strike Imminent?
We get into the nitty gritty on the potential for an Actor's Equity strike which could be upon us in the coming weeks. We've got Beetlejuice contract questions, Nick's PANCE preview, and so much more!
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It's All About Ragtime
Full strength this week with a special feature from our London correspondent. This week was truly the week of Ragtime, as they have multiple announcements this week. We get caught up on the London Evita of it all, and Nick and Gavin recap their adventures.
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