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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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63:02

OH, MARY vs, JOB: Off-Broadway Transfer Battle

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/08/08

"Oh Mary! Your job is too much!"Matt saw two one-act plays about gals and guns and both transferred this year from Off Broadway: OH, MARY and JOB. Matt talks at length about both. Their pros, their cons, and their spoilers. WARNING: Some sensitive subject matter is discussed in JOB. Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel and get in on the d*mn fun!! https://discord.gg/At68Yedv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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59:32

OH, MARY vs, JOB: Off-Broadway Transfer Battle

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/08/08

"Oh Mary! Your job is too much!"Matt saw two one-act plays about gals and guns and both transferred this year from Off Broadway: OH, MARY and JOB. Matt talks at length about both. Their pros, their cons, and their spoilers. WARNING: Some sensitive subject matter is discussed in JOB.Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel and get in on the d*mn fun!! https://discord.gg/jez6sDwBLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss

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65:30

LIVE at Broadway Con! (w/ The Theatre Lovers)

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/08/01

"There is nothing like LIVE THEATAH!"Make sure to join the Broadway Breakdown Discord and chat with other listeners about this week's episode! Link: https://discord.gg/At68Yedv Broadway Breakdown made its Broadway Con debut with longtime friends The Theatre Lovers!!! Matt, Rachael and Will sat down and picked a musical at random out of a bowl and then broke it down for a full hour. Get in on the fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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64:00

LIVE at Broadway Con! (w/ The Theatre Lovers)

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/08/01

"There is nothing like LIVE THEATAH!"Make sure to join the Broadway Breakdown Discord and chat with other listeners about this week's episode! Link: https://discord.gg/jez6sDwBBroadway Breakdown made its Broadway Con debut with longtime friends The Theatre Lovers!!! Matt, Rachael and Will sat down and picked a musical at random out of a bowl and then broke it down for a full hour. Get in on the fun!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would

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223:32

THE BOYS IN THE BAND w/ John Wascavage

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/07/25

"Who is she? Who was she? Who does she hope to be?"It's the finale of PROBLEMATIC(?) and we're going out with the Big Bang of Queer Theatre: THE BOYS IN THE BAND. And in order to talk about this momentous and still hotly-debated play, we had to bring out the big guns: John Wascavage!!! John and Matt talk about shared trauma, the glories of being mean to your friends, and Renée Zellweger. JOIN IN!Then join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/jez6sDwBLearn more about your ad

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233:02

THE BOYS IN THE BAND w/ John Wascavage

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/07/25

"Who is she? Who was she? Who does she hope to be?"It's the finale of PROBLEMATIC(?) and we're going out with the Big Bang of Queer Theatre: THE BOYS IN THE BAND. And in order to talk about this momentous and still hotly-debated play, we had to bring out the big guns: John Wascavage!!! John and Matt talk about shared trauma, the glories of being mean to your friends, and Renée Zellweger. JOIN IN! Then join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/zhyfK2vk Learn more about your ad

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150:51

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS w/ Jon Reilly

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/07/18

"Bless your beautiful hide..."It's a return of "Problematic(?)" but with a surprise twist! Broadway Breakdown is covering a MOVIE MUSICAL. And one that is TRICKY. Alum Jon Reilly (Life's But a Song) stops by to discuss this sexy, sexist, sexual movie and all the rough and tumble dancing and gender politics that go along with it. GRAB YOUR BIBLE KIDS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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145:22

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS w/ Jon Reilly

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/07/18

"Bless your beautiful hide..."It's a return of "Problematic(?)" but with a surprise twist! Broadway Breakdown is covering a MOVIE MUSICAL. And one that is TRICKY. Alum Jon Reilly (Life's But a Song) stops by to discuss this sexy, sexist, sexual movie and all the rough and tumble dancing and gender politics that go along with it. GRAB YOUR BIBLE KIDS!Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/jez6sDwBLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like

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120:11

The American Musical w/ Ben West

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/07/11

Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel and get in on the fun!Link: https://discord.gg/jez6sDwBThis week Matt is joined by author and historian Ben West to talk about his new must-have book: The American Musical, Evolution of an Art Form!The two discuss the variety of genres in which the musical theatre has its origins, deep-cut songs, and that time Hal Prince accidentally created a new category at the Tony Awards. DIVE IN!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a

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125:41

The American Musical w/ Ben West

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/07/11

Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel and get in on the fun!Link: https://discord.gg/qkZXHBwv This week Matt is joined by author and historian Ben West to talk about his new must-have book: The American Musical, Evolution of an Art Form! The two discuss the variety of genres in which the musical theatre has its origins, deep-cut songs, and that time Hal Prince accidentally created a new category at the Tony Awards. DIVE IN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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78:01

CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL (and an Invitation!)

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/07/04

"Hal...it's no longer about CATS."Oooohhh boy! Matt went and saw CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL, the wild, crazy and invigorating new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Feline Fantasia! Listen up for Matt's chaotic thoughts as well as his time sitting with Cynthia Erivo! PLUS!!! An invite to Broadway Breakdown's Discord Channel! Invite Link: https://discord.gg/w6C7tdRT Join in on the Broadway Breakdown fun!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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75:32

CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL (and an Invitation!)

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/07/04

"Hal...it's no longer about CATS."Oooohhh boy! Matt went and saw CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL, the wild, crazy and invigorating new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Feline Fantasia! Listen up for Matt's chaotic thoughts as well as his time sitting with Cynthia Erivo! PLUS!!! An invite to Broadway Breakdown's Discord Channel!Invite Link: https://discord.gg/jez6sDwBJoin in on the Broadway Breakdown fun!!!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you

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73:10

FOLLIES, TITANIC, Plays and An Idea

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/06/27

Matt saw FOLLIES! TITANIC! HOME! HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES! And he's gonna talk about all 4! Plus a glorious 1-star review he gotLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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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75:39

FOLLIES, TITANIC, Plays and An Idea

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/06/27

Matt saw FOLLIES! TITANIC! HOME! HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES! And he's gonna talk about all 4! Plus a glorious 1-star review he gotLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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213:47

The Tony Awards Happened. Kinda. Let's Talk About It...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/06/20

"Stop texting me..."The 2024 Tony Awards occurred. Some shows won and some lost. People performed and the TV cameras got waaayyy to close for comfort. And Matt's royally annoyed at Alicia Keys. So let's talk about it! Friend of the pod James Seol (KPOP, COME FROM AWAY) is back to discuss the WHOLE Get Down and to wade through some of your comments. Let's get into it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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212:17

The Tony Awards Happened. Kinda. Let's Talk About It...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/06/20

"Stop texting me..."The 2024 Tony Awards occurred. Some shows won and some lost. People performed and the TV cameras got waaayyy to close for comfort. And Matt's royally annoyed at Alicia Keys. So let's talk about it! Friend of the pod James Seol (KPOP, COME FROM AWAY) is back to discuss the WHOLE Get Down and to wade through some of your comments. Let's get into it!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other

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150:00

Matt's London Trip w/ Mom

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/06/13

"Oi!"Hello again! Matt went to London! With his mom! And they saw some shows and did some things! Listen as the two discuss their London outings, plus their takes on OPERATION MINCEMEAT, GUYS AND DOLLS, STANDING AT SKY'S EDGE, and THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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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153:30

Matt's London Trip w/ Mom

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/06/13

"Oi!"Hello again! Matt went to London! With his mom! And they saw some shows and did some things! Listen as the two discuss their London outings, plus their takes on OPERATION MINCEMEAT, GUYS AND DOLLS, STANDING AT SKY'S EDGE, and THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:38

The Tony Awards: A Celebration in Excellence w/ Eila...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/06/04

The Tony Awards: A Celebration in Excellence by Eila Mell is out in bookstores now!Find out more about Broadway's biggest night with an order!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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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48:08

The Tony Awards: A Celebration in Excellence w/ Eila...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/06/04

The Tony Awards: A Celebration in Excellence by Eila Mell is out in bookstores now!Find out more about Broadway's biggest night with an order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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