Reprise or Regret
Join Ian and Emily as we revisit musicals and their adaptations to decide if they're worth an encore!
Episodes
15 episodes
Episode 15 - The Last Five Years (2014)
Ian and Emily discuss 2014’s The Last Five Years, one of Ian’s most beloved musicals starring Anna Kendrick, one of his most beloved actresses! Does it deserve an encore?Intro and outro music: "Life of a Wandering Wizard" by SergeQuadra...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:21:07
Episode 14 - Rent (2005)
Ian and Emily discuss the 2005 movie adaptation of the quintessential 90s musical, Rent! Does it deserve an encore?Intro and outro music: "Life of a Wandering Wizard" by SergeQuadrado Logo artwork by Emily Bear
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:26:08
Episode 13 - Evita (1996)
Ian and Emily discuss the 1996 Madonna-starring adaptation of Emily's favorite musical, Evita! Does it deserve an encore?Intro and outro music: "Life of a Wandering Wizard" by SergeQuadrado Logo artwork by Emily Bear
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:16:55
Episode 12 - Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
Ian and Emily discuss 1974's Phantom of the Paradise, Brian De Palma's hyper-saturated mashup of Phantom, Faust, and The Picture of Dorian Gray! Does it deserve an encore? Intro and outro music: "Life of a Wandering Wizard" by Serg...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:06:34
Episode 11 - Chess in Concert (2009)
Ian and Emily discuss the 2009 concert version of the infinitely revised Cold War musical Chess, starring Josh Groban, Idina Menzel, and Adam Pascal! Does it deserve an encore? Intro and outro music: "Life of a Wandering Wizard" by...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:15:31
Episode 10 - A Chorus Line (1985)
Ian and Emily discuss the 1985 movie adaptation of the smash hit inside-Broadway musical, A Chorus Line! Does it deserve an encore? Intro and outro music: "Life of a Wandering Wizard" by SergeQuadrado Logo artwork by Emily...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:05:01
Episode 9 - Xanadu (1980)
Ian and Emily dive into the glittery world of 1980s roller disco when they watch the Olivia Newton-John cult classic, Xanadu! Does it deserve an encore? Intro and outro music: "Life of a Wandering Wizard" by SergeQuadrado ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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58:29
Episode 8 - Cannibal the Musical (1993)
After a long winter of no Reprise, Ian and Emily emerge from the wilderness to discuss 1993's Cannibal: The Musical, the first musical from Trey Parker and Matt Stone (The Book of Mormon, South Park)! Does it deserve an encore? Int...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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46:14
Episode 7 - Mean Girls (2024)
In a shocking display of topicality, Ian and Emily watched a brand new adaptation of an all-time classic, 2024's Mean Girls! Does it deserve an encore? Intro and outro music: "Life of a Wandering Wizard" by SergeQuadrado L...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:21:23
Episode 6 - Across the Universe (2007)
Ian and Emily revisit Julie Taymor's fever dream of a Beatles jukebox musical, 2007's Across the Universe! Does it deserve an encore? Intro and outro music: "Life of a Wandering Wizard" by SergeQuadrado Logo artwork by Emi...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:33:22
Episode 5 - Dear Evan Hansen (2021)
Join Ian and Emily as we revisit 2021's Dear Evan Hansen to decide if it's worth an encore!Intro and outro music: "Life of a Wandering Wizard" by SergeQuadrado Logo artwork by Emily Bear
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:23:55
Episode 4 - The Phantom of the Opera (2004)
Join Ian and Emily as we revisit 2004's The Phantom of the Opera to decide if it's worth an encore! Intro and outro music: "Life of a Wandering Wizard" by SergeQuadrado Logo artwork by Emily Bear
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:23:27
Episode 3 - Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008)
Join Ian and Emily as we revisit 2008's Repo! The Genetic Opera to decide if it's worth an encore!Intro and outro music: "Life of a Wandering Wizard" by SergeQuadradoLogo artwork by Emily Bear
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:07:48