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In this episode, host Patrick Pacheco dives into a double-bill of fascinating productions: one ripped from the headlines, the new Broadway drama "Eureka Day"; the other making headlines, "Wicked," the musical explosively transferred to the screen.

In the first part, playwright Jonathan Spector and actors Bill Irwin and Jessica Hecht explore the vaccine debate at the heart of "Eureka Day," a provocative comedy where a progressive school erupts in chaos as personal beliefs collide with a hapless – and often funny – attempt at community consensus.

Then, as "Wicked" continues to defy box office records, our expert panel – including Matt Koplik (Podcast Host, "Broadway Breakdown"), actor and content creator Kaisha Huguley, and former "Wicked" Broadway cast member Aaron Albano – reveals how this groundbreaking film adaptation honors its theatrical roots while reimagining the beloved musical for a new generation.

Join us for an episode that takes you from the heated school board meetings of Berkeley, California, to the soaring heights of Oz.

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