Playbills and Popcorn

Author: Garett Taketa

Welcome to the Playbills and Popcorn Podcast where we pick apart pieces from stage and screen and everything in between. Join hosts Adam, Alyssa, Hope and Garett to discuss the hard-hitting and hilarious questions like: "Can a Musical be Scary?", "Best Musical Episode of a TV Show",  "Who is the Best Musical Couple?"- and so much more. 
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Episode 16: Our Favorite Holiday Musical (White Christmas, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Santa Clause is Coming to Town, Spirited) Classics vs. Contemporary
Episode 16
Monday, 29 December, 2025

Send us a textThis month on Playbills and Popcorn, we’re decking the halls and settling the debate once and for all: What is the best holiday musical? From timeless nostalgia to modern reinvention, we pit four of our favorites head to head— White Christmas, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Spirited — and break down what actually defines a “holiday musical.”⭐ Rate & review the show — it helps more theatre and movie lovers find usFair Use DisclaimerThis episode contains brief clips from copyrighted works used for the purposes of commentary, criticism, and discussion. All rights belong to their respective owners. These clips are used in accordance with fair use principles and are not intended to infringe on copyright. Please seek out the original media in the format it is intended to be enjoyed. Films & TrailersWhite Christmas (1954)-Clips and Songs © Paramount PicturesRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)-Clips and Songs © Rankin/Bass ProductionsSanta Claus Is Comin’ to Town (1970)-Clips and Songs © Rankin/Bass ProductionsSpirited (2022)-Clips and Songs © Apple Original FilmsScrooged (1988)-Clip © Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.Original Music CreditsTheme Song: "Playbills and Popcorn" Written and composed by Caeden Schlosser“Hope’s Trivia” Musical Theme: Music by Caeden Schlosser Vocals by Garett Taketa"Fight Song" Remix by Garett TaketaTheme Instrumental Music: "Playbills and Popcorn Instrumental" Composed by Caeden Schlosser