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Matt Koplik is the most opinionated, foul-mouthed, and passionate theatre geek with access to a mic. Every week, Matt and a guest explore Broadway history by diving into the careers of the artists who shaped it. Whether discussing Sondheim and Sweeney or Herman and Dolly, Matt is sure to give you fun facts, deep analysis, and lots of four letter words. Tune in!! bwaybreakdown.substack.com
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- 3 days ago37 min
Matt Reviews: SCHOOL GIRLS (or THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY)
So. Mean. Such School. Much Girl. Matt reviews the latest show at Manhattan Theatre Club: SCHOOL GIRLS or THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY. Spoiler alert: he absolutely loooved it. Matt goes into the brilliance of the performances, the magic of playwright Jocelyn Bioh’s writing, and what exactly he means by “how to use Patina Miller.”Important Links:* Broadway Breakdown Green Room: Patreon* Broadway Breakdown: Discord* Broadway Breakdown: Substack* Broadway Breakdown: YoutubeListener Questions:“Can a comedy also make a statement? Should they just try to entertain?”“What is a character in theater who started hateful and ended sympathetic?”“What role would you cast Patina Miller in?” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bwaybreakdown.substack.com
- 6 days ago29 min
Matt Reviews: BILLY CRYSTAL 860 (w/ Grandma!)
One of the most likable men in theater reviews the latest show by one of the most likable men in Hollywood. And with the assistance of his grandmother! Matt saw BILLY CRYSTAL 860 and discusses the trickiness of being intimate without being revealing, the balancing act of pain and humor, and how Ben Vereen stole Robert Morse’s Tony (according to some). Get a kick out of Sally!Important Links:* Broadway Breakdown Green Room: Patreon* Broadway Breakdown: Discord* Broadway Breakdown Substack* Broadway Breakdown: Youtube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bwaybreakdown.substack.com
- 1 weeks ago29 min
THEY’RE PICKED! Our New Deep Dive Series
It’s time! It’s here! You submitted, Sally Bowl received, and Matt withdrew 12 random selections (plus one Matt pick) for the next series of Broadway Breakdown Deep Dives. Classic movie musicals! Less class movie musicals! Iconic Broadway plays and musicals…notorious flops. It’s all here for the next 13 Deep Dives. Take a listen and find out what we got!!!Important Links:* Broadway Breakdown: Green Room (Patreon)* Broadway Breakdown: Discord* Broadway Breakdown: Substack* Broadway Breakdown: Youtube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bwaybreakdown.substack.com
- 2 weeks ago1h 44m
Matt Reviews: MIDNIGHT, SLAM FRANK + Sooo Much Off-Broadway
Matt’s a Drama Desk Voter, have ya heard? Which means he sees SO much theatre. YAY! But also that means he doesn’t have as much time to record. BOO! Solution for now? A giant Review Round Up Episode covering over a dozen different performances!! What came out on top? What was forgettable? And what evening made Matt weep from start to finish? Also…how exactly does Elizabeth Holmes play into all of this??Important Links:* Broadway Breakdown: THE GREEN ROOM (Patreon)* Broadway Breakdown: DISCORD* Broadway Breakdown: SUBSTACK* Broadway Breakdown: YOUTUBETime Stamps:0:00 Hello and a New Review2:20 Shuffle Along Reunion Concert7:54 Garry Starr Classic Penguins11:57 Music City12:52 Truly, Howard Hughes14:02 In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat15:44 Arias with a Twist17:56 Delirium22:00 Pre-Existing Condition27:30 A Ghost in Your Ear30:09 Anon36:20 Soon49:20 Slam Frank1:02:50 MidnightListener Questions:“Is being controversial synonymous with being important?”“Are there story ideas that are actually off-limits?”“Should we cater to shorter attention spans or do we need to challenge them?” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bwaybreakdown.substack.com
- 3 weeks ago38 min
Patreon Preview: JUKEBOX THAT MUSICAL Lady Gaga w/ Ali Gordon and John Wascavage
Fame, humanity...DEMONS?!?!?We’re reviving Jukebox That Musical!! And who better to bring it back than Bio Mother John Wascavage and Podmother Ali Gordon? Matt, John and Ali go through the catalogue of Lady Gaga (thanks to your votes) and come up with a bonkers musical that’s part social commentary, part lusty monster mash. We’d say more but you should hear it to believe it. DONATELLA!Important Links:* Broadway Breakdown Discord: Join Here* Broadway Breakdown Green Room (Patreon): Join Here* Broadway Breakdown Substack: Join Here* Broadway Breakdown Youtube: Join Here This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bwaybreakdown.substack.com
- 3 weeks ago2h 4m
Matt’s London Trip (aka WE’RE BACK!)
Matt went to London and saw 8 shows. Also…we’re back!!!! Take a journey as Matt struggles to travel anywhere and wipes himself out seeing more shows than he had days in England.Important Links:* Broadway Breakdown Discord: Join Here* Broadway Breakdown Green Room (Patreon): Join Here* Broadway Breakdown Substack: Join Here* Broadway Breakdown Youtube: Join HereTime Stamps:2:00 Voting for the next Deep Dives5:30 Matt and London: A History9:54 Midnight at the never Get25:30 Avenue Q35:33 Sinatra52:42 How the Other Half Loves1:06:21 Cats1:15:13 Kimberly Akimbo1:25:02 The Producers1:35:48 Thelma and Louise1:59:40 What’s Next This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bwaybreakdown.substack.com
- Sep 6, 202627 min
Patreon Preview: FANTASY DRAFT (Best Actress in a Musical Tony Winners)
Full Episode Here: The Broadway Breakdown Green RoomINTRODUCING! The debut of the Broadway Breakdown FANTASY DRAFT! It’s like Fantasy Football. Except without the pesky football. And without a cash prize. Just all of your opinions on what we picked. Breakdown regulars Adam Elsberry (@adamels), Margaret Hall (@itsmargarethall), Rob W. Schneider (@robwschneider) and newcomer Steve Tipton (@stevetiptonnyc) all stop by the Green Room for a new Round Table. Drafting the Tony winners for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical!!! Who gets Patti in Gypsy? Did someone choose Mary Martin in South Pacific? And what of Diahann Carroll in No Strings or Barbara Harris in The Apple Tree? FIND OUT!!! . Let us know YOUR Fantasy Draft Picks as well!Categories: One and Done (One nomination/One win. Nothing else)Second Wins (Second win in THIS category, not overall)Singularly Anointed (Only actress out of many to win for this role)ContentiousUntouched/IconicSoap BoxFinal Girl (The performance you just can’t NOT pick) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bwaybreakdown.substack.com
- Sep 3, 20261h 34m
Matt Reviews: Summer Drama Desk Shows & theater.games w/ Matt Rodin!
Matt is a fancy Drama Desk voter now, which means he has to see a LOT more shows! It’s quiet on Broadway right now, so Matt’s been seeing a whole bunch of Off-Broadway productions and he’s coming back early on the Breakdown to do a Summer Review Wrap Up! Followed up by a talk with Matt Rodin (@whoismattrodin) about his new site theater.games and how it’s combining fun and education for theater lovers everywhere!!!Broadway Breakdown Links:* The Broadway Breakdown Green Room (Patreon!)* Broadway Breakdown: Discord* Broadway Breakdown: Substack* Broadway Breakdown: Youtube02:32 - A Walk on the Moon08:40 -An American Daughter14:36 - Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo22:47 - The Winter’s Tale26:58 - The Circuit28:28 - The Pass32:55 - Disruption36:06 - Are You Mad at Me?38:53 - The Maids42:05- The Saviors46:24 - Birthright52:50 - Talk w/ Matt Rodin This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bwaybreakdown.substack.com
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