Paying Homage To Theatre Legends (Part 2)

By Elle Mann

Published December 18, 2024 at 8:14 AM MST

Cynthia Erivo in her Broadway debut as Celie in The Color Purple. — Cynthia Erivo in her Broadway debut as Celie in The Color Purple in 2016.

We are back for the second half of our theatre history lesson, bringing the modern world of musicals into the spotlight. To end our two part journey, we'll be listening to shows such Wicked, SIX, Hairspray and more! With vocal powerhouses such as Cynthia Erivo and Mary Bond Davis, this Double XX installment is sure to make our theater finale special!

Intro Music:
Happy Moggie- Louke's Beats

Playlist:
I'm Not That Girl- Idina Menzel

Six- Renee Lamb, Christina Modestou, Natalie Paris, Genesis Lynea, Aimie Atkinson, Izuka Hoyle

Everything Changes- Jessie Mueller

I'm Here- Cynthia Erivo

I Know Where I've Been- Mary Bond Davis

Outro Song:
It Won't Be Long Now- Karen Olivo

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Elle Mann

My name is Elle Mann and I am the host of Double XX and co-host of Sang Your Face Off on KISU. I was born and raised here in Pocatello, Idaho. My hobbies include hiking, running, skiing, reading, traveling, hanging out with friends and family, and playing the guitar. I have been working at KISU for a little over a year now, and look forward to continuing my career in radio. Make sure to check out Double XX this summer on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.!

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