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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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- 2 weeks ago27 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
- 2 weeks ago1h 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
- 3 weeks ago1h 9m
BONUS: Matt on Behind the Awards
While you’re waiting for Broadway Breakdown to come back in full, enjoy this crossover bonus episode of Matt on the podcast Behind the Awards. Once again talking all things Fall Broadway!!! 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
- Aug 13, 20269 min
Submit Your Q's for Matt's A's (get your mind out of the gutter!)
New episodes will be coming again before you know it, but until that happens check into the Broadway Breakdown Green Room and submit your question’s for our first exclusive Q&A! Plus some other updates about how Matt’s Drama Desk voter-ship will effect the podcast.Join the Green Room and Submit Your Questions Here!Broadway Breakdown: Discord 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
- Aug 6, 202617 min
Patreon Preview: The Top 50 Opening Numbers
It’s our first Patreon exclusive!!!! Take a listen and decide if you want to get inside the Broadway Breakdown Green Room:Join Us Here!Friends of the pod Robbie Rozelle (@divarobbie), Rachael Anderson and Will Anderson (@the_theater_lovers) have come along to compile a list (with some help of other Breakdown friends) of the top 50 opening numbers in musical theater history and rank them! It’s messy. It’s analytical. In short: what you’ve come to expect from Broadway Breakdown.Welcome to the Green Room, kidz ;) 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
- Jul 30, 20262h 27m
Deep Dive: NEXT TO NORMAL w/ Brian Nash
WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of mental health and su*cide. Caution before listening.And with that, Matt’s Picks has come to a close with the final choice: NEXT TO NORMAL. Former guest Brian Nash (@brianjnash) returns to discuss the Tony/Pulitzer winning musical and many (though not nearly ALL) of its intricacies: mental health, complex relationship dynamics, and banging music. The two also discuss differences between the Broadway and London productions, fandoms, and how to perfect a Broadway diva imitation. Have a good August! @mattkoplik JOIN THE PATREON!Become a Company Member of The Broadway Breakdown Green Room for early episodes and exclusive content!Important Links:* Broadway Breakdown: Discord* Broadway Breakdown: Substack* Broadway Breakdown: YoutubeListener Discussion Questions:“How do you feel NEXT TO NORMAL handles mental health and treatment? What would you say is its attitude towards medication and therapy?”“How would you describe the character of Gabe and is agency in the musical?”“Does this show need danger in its performances in order to fully register with audiences?” 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
- Jul 23, 20262h 57m
Deep Dive: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA w/ Adam Elsberry
“It’s a new old world and we are FINALLY here!!”After years of playing the overture for listeners, Matt is FINALLY getting the chance to do a deep dive on what--he believes--is the best musical theatre score of the 21st century: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA. And who better to discuss this romantic, sumptuous show with than Guncle Adam Elsberry (@adamels) ?Together, Matt and Adam discuss the show’s complicated storyline, casting woes, and why sometimes the more information we get, the worse it is. AIUTAMI!AND! Join our new PATREON right here: The Broadway Breakdown Green Room !!!Other Important Links:* Broadway Breakdown Discord* Broadway Breakdown: Substack* Broadway Breakdown YoutubeListener Discussion Questions:“What is the difference between a sexual connection and a romantic one? Can. the two be confused?”“Does PIAZZA create a contradictory concept of Clara’s mental capacity, or is it intentionally vague?”“Do you find the ending-along with Margaret’s “Fable”-to be an optimistic or pessimistic finale?” 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
- Jul 16, 202618 min
Broadway Breakdown: Some News
2 more weeks before we go dark for the month. And once you’ve finished listening to the news…GO TO OUR BRAND NEW PATREON!* Broadway Breakdown PATREON LINK!!! WOOHOO!!!Other Important Links:* Broadway Breakdown Discord* Broadway Breakdown: Substack* Broadway Breakdown: YoutubeListener Discussion Questions:“What kind of content would you wanna see on the Patreon?”“Will you be able to handle a full month of no Deep Dives and Reviews??” 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
About Broadway Breakdown
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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