最高の Broadway Breakdown ポッドキャスト (2024)

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THE GREAT GATSBY, SUFFS and Some Broadway Bullsh*t 1:28:18

1d ago1:28:18

1:28:18

"Everyone's a critic..." We're wrapping up the season very soon!!!! And before we do, we got some more shows for you: THE GREAT GATSBY, PATRIOTS and SUFFS! Matt discusses his opinions on all three. Plus some talk about some of the crazy that's been happening online this week in the community. Let's have fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

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LEMPICKA, STEREOPHONIC & More...and Jack Viertel!! 2:12:15

8d ago2:12:15

2:12:15

"Woman is...or is she?" It's a bonanza!! Matt starts off with his reviews on seeing MERRILY a second time (now *with* Lindsay Mendez), LEMPICKA, THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL and STEREOPHONIC! Plus a new review that has notes for Matt. Plus after all of THAT is an interview with Broadway legend and Jack of All Trades: Jack Viertel. Jack talks with Mat…

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TOMMY, THE OUTSIDERS & Your Tony Predictions! 2:05:40

16d ago2:05:40

2:05:40

"See Me...and Stay Gold." It's April!!! Which means Tony season has sprung! Matt sees TOMMY and THE OUTSIDERS and gives you his thoughts...and then reads YOUR thoughts on upcoming results for the 2024 Tony Awards. And some of you are BOLD. Let's get some hardware!!! Tix for NYC Gay Men's Chorus concert "Bubblegum Pop" available here: https://nyuski…

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Notebooks, Elephants and Protestors OH MY! (Reviews and Updates on the Season) 1:10:42

30d ago1:10:42

1:10:42

"There is nothing like New York in the SPRING!" A *lot* has changed since our first Tonys episode so Matt has come on to talk through some of it. First Matt gives thoughts after having seen WATER FOR ELEPHANTS and THE NOTEBOOK. Plus what it was like being at the infamous performance of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE attended by protestors! Matt then goes t…

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THE INHERITANCE w/ Robbie Rozelle 2:34:13

1M ago2:34:13

2:34:13

"He has a story to tell..." It came to Broadway touted as the next ANGELS IN AMERICA. And yet...not every gay man was into it. Then it won the Tony...and some people still weren't into it. But does that make something "Problematic"?? Friend of the pod Robbie Rozelle comes back to the Breakdown to discuss THE INHERITANCE. Matt and Robbie spend an ep…

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AIDA w/ Will Van Dyke 2:31:04

1M ago2:31:04

2:31:04

"We all lead such elaborate lives..." It's sexy! It's dangerous! It's Disney! It's AIDA!!! Broadway music director Will Van Dyke (Pretty Woman, The Heart of Rock n Roll) comes on the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the first Broadway Disney musical "for adults." The two also discuss casting, fashion shows, and duty. TAKE ME IN!!!! Learn more about y…

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SLAVE PLAY w/ Marcus Scott 2:37:37

2M ago2:37:37

2:37:37

"Thank you, baby. Thank you for listening..." Welcome back to Problematic(?)! And ooooh boy do we have a DOOZY! Alum of the pod, Marcus Scott, returns to discuss SLAVE PLAY. The show that angered, excited and confused many theatergoers. Matt and Marcus get into the weeds of SLAVE PLAY's 12 Tony nominations and 0 wins, what intimacy is, and whether …

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2024 Tony Predictions: Bold, Brave and Early (w/ Dylan MacDowell) 2:37:09

2M ago2:37:09

2:37:09

Confident and Uninformed. That's the way to make predictions for Tony nominations THIS early. Breakdown alum Dylan MacDowell (DRAMA) returns to go through every possible candidate for this year's Tony Awards. And Matt spills some tea about exactly *what* Broadway thinks about some of its offerings... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

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Tony-Nominee Sally Mayes is here to SING and DISH 1:29:03

2M ago1:29:03

1:29:03

"This bird is singing..." Sally Mayes has been there and back and she can sing all about it to you! A Tony nominee for SHE LOVES ME with multiple awards under her belt, Sally stop by the pod to talk about her upcoming concert series (link for tix below), as well as how her Broadway debut as a swing lead to her winning a Theatre World Award, the 199…

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THE BOOK OF MORMON w/ Kyle Marshall 2:26:14

3M ago2:26:14

2:26:14

"Turn it off..." Hello! Our name is Broadway Breakdown. And we would like to share with you a Tony winning show. It has so many awesome parts. You simply won't believe how much this show has angered crowds. That's right...it's THE BOOK OF MORMON. The Broadway phenomenon from the creators of SOUTH PARK and AVENUE Q that swept the world, wowed critic…

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MISS SAIGON w/ James Seol 3:28:48

3M ago3:28:48

3:28:48

"The heat is on..." To cover a giant show with giant controversy...you need a giant episode. Yup: it's MISS SAIGON. James Seol (COME FROM AWAY, KPOP) makes his Breakdown debut to discuss the last of the British mega-musicals with Matt. The two discuss a LOT: a mutual belief that Chris is the show's villain, how Kim is actually a survivalist genius …

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HEATHERS w/ Chelsea Williams 2:16:21

4M ago2:16:21

2:16:21

"What's your damage?" CONTENT WARNING: This episode covers a show that contains and discusses suicide, sexual assault, and mental illness. Please listen with caution. We're venturing back to Off-Broadway with the musical that launched a thousand nodes and a million TikTok accounts...we're talking HEATHERS, y'all. The musical based on the classic cu…

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CAROUSEL w/ Juan A. Ramírez 2:47:54

4M ago2:47:54

2:47:54

"If I loved you..." Oh Boy. It's the one listeners of BREAKDOWN have been waiting for. It's Matt's favorite musical. It's perhaps the most famous "problematic" musical. That's right...it's CAROUSEL, BABY!! Theatre critic Juan A. Ramirez (Theatrely, The New York Times) joins the pod to discuss all things Rodgers and Hammerstein. Juan and Matt discus…

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DEAR EVAN HANSEN (Part 1) & The Broadway Season w/ Ruthie Fierberg 2:18:47

4M ago2:18:47

2:18:47

"All we see is sky for forever..." STORY TIME! Due to reasons, Broadway Breakdown is covering DEAR EVAN HANSEN in two parts...with the second part coming sometime between now and later. Journalist and podcaster Ruthie Fierberg (Why We Theater) joins the Breakdown to lay out her reasonings as to why DEAR EVAN HANSEN is NOT problematic (with no quest…

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PROMISES, PROMISES w/ Adam Elsberry 2:51:19

4M ago2:51:19

2:51:19

"I'll never fall in love again..." It's turkey lurkey TIME, people! Guncle of the Pod Adam Elsberry returns to talk about one of the hottest shows of the 1960's: PROMISES, PROMISES. Based on the Oscar-winning film THE APARTMENT, it's a show that got HAMILTON level reviews...and wasn't heard from again for a very long time. Matt and Adam discuss the…

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DOWNSTATE w/ Etai Benson 1:55:52

4M ago1:55:52

1:55:52

"...you are a fundamentally evil person..." CONTENT WARNING: Before listening, be advised that this episode discusses a play that deals with troubling subject matter (primarily sexual abuse and suicide). The Breakdown is discussing perhaps the most complex and troubling play NYC has seen in years: DOWNSTATE, by Pulizter Prize winning playwright Bru…

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THE KING AND I w/ Corey Lubowich 1:29:44

5M ago1:29:44

1:29:44

"Shall I tell you what I think of you...?" It's the first Rodgers and Hammerstein on Broadway Breakdown! And NOT the one you think! Corey Lubowich (Team Starkid) makes his Breakdown debut to discuss the much loved and much debated R&H classic THE KING AND I. Matt and Corey discuss the joint gumption and prejudice of the show's main characters, the …

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THE PROM w/ Ali Gordon 2:01:02

5M ago2:01:02

2:01:02

"It's time to dance..." Welcome back to Broadway Breakdown!! And our new series Problematic(?) covering shows that at some point in their legacy have been met with controversy or backlash. Matt is joined by Breakdown legend Ali Gordon to talk about a lighthearted musical that somehow made a few people angry...THE PROM. And no, not because of the on…

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New Shows, Old Problems, Same Broadway w/ Rob Schneider 2:15:10

5M ago2:15:10

2:15:10

"But first: let's stretch." Before launching into our new season of "Problematic(?)" Broadway Breakdown returns with a warm up episode. Rob Schneider (Behind the Curtain) joins the pod to talk with Matt about the upcoming Broadway season, shows that are rumored to come in, Matt's thoughts on HELL'S KITCHEN and how sweetness is killing creativity. L…

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Talking w/ Tony Nominee Heather Hach & Announcing the New Series! 1:09:26

7M ago1:09:26

1:09:26

"Are you *actually* calling Gloria Steinem a skank?" Hey Kids!! Broadway Breakdown isn't TOTALLY back yet. BUT! To tide you over: here's an amazing conversation with Tony nominee Heather Hach, book writer for LEGALLY BLONDE and co-screenwriter of the 2003 FREAKY FRIDAY. Matt and Heather discuss how Heather got into writing, the challenges of adapti…

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SIGNIFICANT OTHER w/ Adam Elsberry 3:13:10

9M ago3:13:10

3:13:10

"You're in a tough chapter...but the book is long." Whoo boy. It's the big one. The play that we've been waiting for: SIGNIFICANT OTHER. Guncle of the Pod Adam Elsberry returns to dive deep into one of the most painfully personal plays Matt has ever witnessed. The two discuss the complex friendships between gay men and straight women, plus the magn…

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IN THE HEIGHTS w/ Philippe Arroyo 2:57:43

9M ago2:57:43

2:57:43

"96,000..." Lights up on the Broadway debut of one of musical theatre's biggest names: Lin-Manuel Miranda. Yup, we're talking IN THE HEIGHTS baby!!!! After Matt *just* said he couldn't find anyone to cover this show, along comes Broadway's Philippe Arroyo (& JULIET, ALADDIN) swopping in and making an iconic episode with Matt. The two discuss Lin's …

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[title of show] w/ Tyler Joseph Ellis 2:14:40

10M ago2:14:40

2:14:40

"Die, Vampire..." It's two guys on a podcast talking about a musical about two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical...it's a snake, it's a vortex, it's a Full Tilt Original Musical! It's TITLE OF SHOW! Social Media Icon Tyler Joseph Ellis stops by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt all things Theatre Nerdom, Gay Friendships and F…

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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE w/ Todd Buonopane 2:50:42

10M ago2:50:42

2:50:42

"Life is pandemonium..." THE BIG MOVE IS BACK! With a brand new episode covering the musical that brought William Finn back to the Broadway and held the longest run at the Circle in the Square Theatre. That's right: SPELLING BEE! Broadway cast member Todd Buonopone (also CINDERELLA and GREASE) stop by the Breakdown to spill with Matt secrets from t…

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BONUS! Making & JULIET Sing w/ Dominic Fallacaro 49:50

10M ago49:50

49:50

"I want it that way..." A special treat for our Breakdown-ers!! & JULIET's Tony nominated orchestrator/arranger/music director Dominic Fallacaro stops by the pod to chat with Matt about the secrets and insights of Broadway's latest hit. The two also discuss Dominic's instant crash course on Broadway and the benefits of having time when creating. Ta…

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Surprise! TITANIQUE w/ Courtney Bassett 1:42:37

10M ago1:42:37

1:42:37

"For the mothers, the fathers, and the children of the world..." Surprise, Girlfriend!! It's a special episode! Matt gets to talk about his *other* favorite musical this season: TITANIQUE! Songstress and Celine lover Courtney Bassett (TITANIQUE, GREAT COMET) stops by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the joys of performing the most ingeniously sil…

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Reacting to the 2023 Tony Awards 1:38:07

10M ago1:38:07

1:38:07

And Just like That...Pudding Season was over. The Tonys happened!! And they...weren't a sh*t show?? Matt is tired, y'all but he's still gonna go through all of your Hot Takes (and some weird personal questions) about this year's Tony Awards. The winners, the performances, the DIVAS. It's a moment! And the moment is us. Patreon: https://www.patreon.…

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2023 Tony Predictions: Who'll Win?? (w/ Inappropriate Patti) 2:21:07

11M ago2:21:07

2:21:07

"And the award goes to..." We're coming to the end of Pudding Season y'all!! Good Judy Jonathan Hoover (aka Inappropriate Patti) stops by to make some final Tony Award predictions with Matt. Matt also spills some tea after having attended the Drama Desk, Theatre World and Drama League Awards. Who's hot, who's tepid and who doesn't understand when t…

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Tony Award Snubs (w/ Ben Rimalower) 1:44:32

11M ago1:44:32

1:44:32

"It's an honor just to be ignored..." Friend of the pod and Network Ben Rimalower (Giants in the Sky) comes back to discuss with Matt their most egregious snubs in Tony history. Everyone knows two big ones for Matt...but there are a few that Matt and Ben disagree on!!!! Plus they discuss Forbidden Broadway, Patti Lupone's thoughts on women and whic…

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Our Favorite Tony Award Performances (w/ Sutton Lee Seymour) 2:24:25

11M ago2:24:25

2:24:25

"And I am telling you..." The 2023 Tony Awards are fast approaching! And so friend of the pod Sutton Lee Seymour returns to discuss with Matt all the amazing performances that have been on the telecast. The two bond over obvious historical turns (Dreamgirls, Evita, Promises Promises) and shock each other with some deeper dives (Sutton did *not* exp…

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Disruptive Broadway Chaos w/ PJ Adzima 2:04:51

11M ago2:04:51

2:04:51

"Let's talk about it." Famous Broadway ally PJ Adzima (BOOK OF MORMON) stops by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the latest on the Tonys vs. the WGA Strike, the Broadway Ecosystem, what needs to change and how we all can be smarter audiences. For the video of the full, unedited episode (released this weekend): Subscribe to the Patreon! https://ww…

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When the Tonys Got It Right (w/ Peter Duchan) 2:47:01

11M ago2:47:01

2:47:01

"I chose right..." Matt takes a break from predictions and analysis to look back fondly on the times when the Tony Awards got it right! Writer Peter Duchan (DOGFIGHT) stops by the Breakdown to share some of his favorite choices as well as the first ceremony to make an impression on him. The two also discuss category fraud, Divas, and the b*tchy thi…

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The 2023 Tony Nominations: They're HERE! (w/ Kyle Marshall) 1:56:14

12M ago1:56:14

1:56:14

It's time. To compare. Apples and Bacon. The 2023 Tony nominations are HERE and Matt has some egg on his face, some dreams that became realities, and some realizations after seeing CAMELOT the night before. Friend of the pod Kyle Marshall (Putting it Together) returns to the Breakdown to discuss this year's crop of nominees: who we're happy about, …

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2023 Tony Predictions (Part 4): FINAL Predictions (w/ The Theatre Lovers)! 1:42:36

12M ago1:42:36

1:42:36

It's Pudding Season!! The Theatre Lovers are BACK to make one last big swing for Tony nomination predictions before the big day: May 2. Matt and the duo also discuss some opinions on newly seen shows and Matt reads Rachel and Will for filth on some of their predictions (and vice versa). Happy Tonys, Everyone!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

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2023 Tony Predictions (Part 3): Reading YOUR Predictions! 1:14:49

1y ago1:14:49

1:14:49

It's Pudding Season!! Matt goes solo and reads your Tony Predictions! Well...mostly your Tony predictions. A couple of personal questions snuck in there somehow... What do YOU think is making it in this year?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesMatt Koplik による

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2023 Tony Predictions (Part 2): SHUCKED, SWEENEY, LIFE OF PI & more w/ Adam Elsberry 2:24:44

1y ago2:24:44

2:24:44

It's Pudding Season! And Matt's seen more stuff!! Guncle Adam Elsberry returns to shake up some predictions with Matt. Matt also gives some takes after having seen SWEENEY TODD, SHUCKED, FAT HAM and LIFE OF PI. And also spills a little tea about the current reputation of a Broadway director!! Let's have fun!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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2023 Tony Predictions (Part 1) w/ The Theater Lovers 1:58:42

1y ago1:58:42

1:58:42

"It's an honor just to be *pretend* nominated..." Pudding Season is almost upon us! That's right, it's time to start talking TONY AWARDS!!! Will and Rachael Anderson aka The Theater Lovers stop by the Breakdown to do some wild Tony nomination predictions. The three also discuss Bad Cinderella, being an ally, Feminism and which major stars could fin…

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KIMBERLY AKIMBO w/ Dad 2:08:48

1y ago2:08:48

2:08:48

"When life gives you lemons..." It's a special episode y'all!! Breakdown is taking a rest from the planned lineup to do a bonus cross over episode from Tesori Hour. That's right: it's KIMBERLY AKIMBO!! Returning guest Peter Koplik aka MATT'S DAD sits down to discuss the two's thoughts on the musical and all things family. The two also talk about th…

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SPRING AWAKENING w/ Drama! 2:20:23

1y ago2:20:23

2:20:23

"It's the bitch of living..." Are you ready for some drama? Connor and Dylan MacDowell of the hit podcast DRAMA stop by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt all things Spring Awakening. The three also discuss toxic fandom, the importance of transparency, what "Purple Summer" is, and the majesty of Jonathan Groff's butt. Touch me!! Learn more about yo…

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DOUBT w/ Ali Gordon 2:09:06

1y ago2:09:06

2:09:06

"I will DO what needs to be DONE!" Do you have doubts? Do you have parables? Do you have DOUBT: A PARABLE?! 'Cause Godmother of the Pod Ali Gordon is back to discuss all things nuns, priests, Catholic school and having no real life experience with any of it. Matt and Ali also discuss failing in acting class, the importance of casting weirdos in you…

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A CHORUS LINE w/ Robert Peterpaul 2:13:42

1y ago2:13:42

2:13:42

"God, I Hope I Get It!" It's a big one, kids...a huge one...a one...singular sensation, if you will! That's right, it's A CHORUS LINE!!! The mother of all Broadway transfers. Fellow BPN'er Robert Peterpaul (The Art of Kindness) stops by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the Pulitzer Prize winning, Tony sweeping musical that defined the 70's. The t…

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AVENUE Q w/ Sam Simahk 2:16:18

1y ago2:16:18

2:16:18

"Everything in life is only for now..." Sex! Racism! PUPPETS! It's Avenue Q kids!!!!! Friend of the Breakdown Sam Simahk (INTO THE WOODS, CAROUSEL) stops by to discuss the controversial, deceptively complex musical that deals with existentialism, hopelessness and porn. The two also discuss a person's sexuality, the trickiness of Christmas Eve and w…

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AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' w/ André Jordan 2:04:02

1y ago2:04:02

2:04:02

"One never knows...DO one?" This week we're covering the jukebox musical to end all jukebox musicals. The golden musical revue that launched a dozen careers: Ain't Misbehavin'!!! Matt is joined by André Jordan (DIANA: THE MUSICAL) to discuss the show's origins, dangerous choreography, and the glory of celebrating Black artistry. This joint is JUMPI…

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HAIR w/ Robbie Rozelle 2:06:02

1y ago2:06:02

2:06:02

"This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius..." Good morning, Starshine! Broadway says "Hello"! Friend of the Breakdown Robbie Rozelle returns to discuss the American Tribal Musical that defined a generation and begrudgingly brought Broadway to the rock era...if only it stayed. It's HAIR!!! Robbie and Matt talk about an album with almost No Skips, …

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LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! w/ James Crichton 2:22:28

1y ago2:22:28

2:22:28

"I am sick to death of straight people. Tell the truth, aren't you?" Broadway Breakdown is BACK!!! After our hiatus, we return with the Tony winning Terrence McNally play LOVE, VALOUR, COMPASSION! Breakdown Friend James Crichton comes back to talk with Matt about the beauty of Joe Mantello's direction and the magnificence of the original cast. The …

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THE HEIDI CHRONICLES w/ Jessie Field 2:06:59

1+ y ago2:06:59

2:06:59

"And THAT is Feminism." Breakdown alum Jessie Field is BACK to discuss the Pulitzer Prize and Tony winning hit play that gave Wendy Wasserstein her Broadway debut and made a slew of Boomers go "It Me." It's THE HEIDI CHRONICLES!! Believe it or not, this pay was a big deal and very groundbreaking in its time and, luckily, still holds up today! Matt …

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HAMILTON w/ Brian Nash 2:58:08

1+ y ago2:58:08

2:58:08

"History has its eyes on you..." HAMILTON! Ever heard of her? In case ya haven't we go in deep and niche for this week's take on the blockbuster phenomenon that made history cool again. Music Director Extraordinaire and good Judy Brian Nash stops by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the show's origins, its influence, and why Matt has a major probl…

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THE GOLDEN APPLE w/ Alex Weisman 2:34:25

1+ y ago2:34:25

2:34:25

"Helen is always willing..." What has sex, wall to wall music, and a golden apple? Why, THE GOLDEN APPLE! Alex Weisman (HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, SESAME STREET) stops by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the first Off-Broadway musical to transfer to the Great White Way. Alex also introduces Matt to a new Broadway game and the two talk abo…

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ONCE UPON A MATTRESS w/ Backstage Babble 2:13:42

1+ y ago2:13:42

2:13:42

"I've always been shy!" Broadway Breakdown goes into the 1950's with the Golden Age wunderkind Charles Kirsch (host of Backstage Babble)! Matt and Charles discuss the rowdy "not your typical fairy tale" musical ONCE UPON A MATTRESS. Both wholesome and rowdy, the musical has been popular for decades but has only had one Broadway revival...and Matt t…

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URINETOWN w/ Marc Tumminelli 1:52:15

1+ y ago1:52:15

1:52:15

"It's a privilege to pee..." What is URINETOWN? Is it the end? A lie? Or a brilliant musical that spawned a generation of meta-spoof musicals? All the above! Breakdown alum Marc Tumminelli (Little Me, Broadway Workshop) returns to the pod to discuss with Matt the power of the ingenue, the importance of timing your Broadway opening, and illegal prod…

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