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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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122:34

2024 Tony Predictions (Part 2): PRE- Eligibility...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/04/25

"OK, who do you have?" The TONY nominations are in 5 days, y'all!! That means we gotta start making some new PREDICTIONS. Recorded a mere 2 hours before the Tony Committee released their second round of Eligibility Rulings, Broadway producer David Lynch stops by the Breakdown to share possible nominations. The two also discuss Matt's actions when they saw SUFFS, the trickiness of "well liked" and "good," and try to make sense of who will go where before the Tonys told us! STICK AROUND! Learn more

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119:04

2024 Tony Predictions (Part 2): PRE- Eligibility...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/04/25

"OK, who do you have?"The TONY nominations are in 5 days, y'all!! That means we gotta start making some new PREDICTIONS. Recorded a mere 2 hours before the Tony Committee released their second round of Eligibility Rulings, Broadway producer David Lynch stops by the Breakdown to share possible nominations. The two also discuss Matt's actions when they saw SUFFS, the trickiness of "well liked" and "good," and try to make sense of who will go where before the Tonys told us! STICK AROUND!Learn more

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89:26

BONUS! Interview w/ SPAMALOT/THE GREAT GATSBY...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/04/23

"Find your light..."Y'all have been so good that we're treating you to a BONUS episode! An interview with lighting designer extraordinaire Cory Pattak! Cory made his Broadway debut this season with not one, but TWO musicals: SPAMALOT and THE GREAT GATSBY! Cory stops by the Breakdown to discuss the thrill and stress of putting together two very sudden Broadway transfers, how you make lighting "funny," and Cory throws a "gotcha" at Matt. Enjoy!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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91:56

BONUS! Interview w/ SPAMALOT/THE GREAT GATSBY...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/04/23

"Find your light..." Y'all have been so good that we're treating you to a BONUS episode! An interview with lighting designer extraordinaire Cory Pattak! Cory made his Broadway debut this season with not one, but TWO musicals: SPAMALOT and THE GREAT GATSBY! Cory stops by the Breakdown to discuss the thrill and stress of putting together two very sudden Broadway transfers, how you make lighting "funny," and Cory throws a "gotcha" at Matt. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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88:18

THE GREAT GATSBY, SUFFS and Some Broadway Bullsh*t

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/04/18

"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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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85:48

THE GREAT GATSBY, SUFFS and Some Broadway Bullsh*t

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/04/18

"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 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

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132:15

LEMPICKA, STEREOPHONIC & More...*and* Jack Viertel!!

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/04/11

"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 Matt about his new book: "Broadway Melody" as well as his extensive career working for Jujamcyn Theatres, being a critic, a dramaturg, a writer, and

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130:45

LEMPICKA, STEREOPHONIC & More...*and* Jack Viertel!!

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/04/11

"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 Matt about his new book: "Broadway Melody" as well as his extensive career working for Jujamcyn Theatres, being a critic, a dramaturg, a writer, and watching

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125:40

TOMMY, THE OUTSIDERS & Your Tony Predictions!

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/04/04

"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://nyuskirball.org/events/new-york-city-gay-mens-chorus-bubblegum-pop/ Discount Code: BREAKDOWN10 (10% off) Expires April 8 Learn more about your ad choices

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122:11

TOMMY, THE OUTSIDERS & Your Tony Predictions!

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/04/04

"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://nyuskirball.org/events/new-york-city-gay-mens-chorus-bubblegum-pop/Discount Code: BREAKDOWN10 (10% off) Expires April 8Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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68:12

Notebooks, Elephants and Protestors OH MY! (Reviews...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/03/21

"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 to see TOMMY (or does he?) and offers some clarity on what ILLINOISE will be considered for after it transfers to the St. James.LET'S GET PUMPED! Link for

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70:42

Notebooks, Elephants and Protestors OH MY! (Reviews...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/03/21

"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 to see TOMMY (or does he?) and offers some clarity on what ILLINOISE will be considered for after it transfers to the St. James. LET'S GET PUMPED! Link

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154:13

THE INHERITANCE w/ Robbie Rozelle

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/03/14

"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 epic amount of time on this epic two-parter and converse over mouthfeels, community support, and the danger of vilifying sex. And hot men. THE GREAT WORK

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150:44

THE INHERITANCE w/ Robbie Rozelle

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/03/14

"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 epic amount of time on this epic two-parter and converse over mouthfeels, community support, and the danger of vilifying sex. And hot men.THE GREAT WORK

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151:04

AIDA w/ Will Van Dyke

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/03/07

"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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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147:34

AIDA w/ Will Van Dyke

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/03/07

"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 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

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157:37

SLAVE PLAY w/ Marcus Scott

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/02/29

"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 your truth is *the* truth. Also AMERICAN FICTION. HERE WE GO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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154:07

SLAVE PLAY w/ Marcus Scott

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/02/29

"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 your truth is *the* truth. Also AMERICAN FICTION.HERE WE GO!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you

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153:40

2024 Tony Predictions: Bold, Brave and Early (w/...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/02/22

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 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

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157:09

2024 Tony Predictions: Bold, Brave and Early (w/...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2024/02/22

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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