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Perry and Liv discuss Starkid's rise and their new West End production with founders Loren Lopez and Brian Holden.

Ever heard of Darren Criss? A Very Potter Musical? Or the catchy jingle of ‘I don’t really want to do the Work today?’ Then you’ve probably heard of Starkid. This independent theatre troupe has grown from a college drama club to theatre powerhouse, with 15 musicals and millions of YouTube views to their name. Now, they’re heading to the West End for the first time with The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals. Join Perry and Liv as they chat with Starkid founders Loren Lopez and Brian Holden about their new production and do a deep dive into how social media has changed the West End for good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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