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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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117:32

THE PROM w/ Ali Gordon

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/11/23

"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-air kiss. The two discuss the show's tone, question how quickly someone can go from bigoted to tolerant, and Matt's major gripe with a major character

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135:10

New Shows, Old Problems, Same Broadway w/ Rob Schneider

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/11/16

"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. Let's DISH! New episodes of "Problematic (?)" begin Thursday 11/23 :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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131:40

New Shows, Old Problems, Same Broadway w/ Rob Schneider

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/11/16

"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. Let's DISH!New episodes of "Problematic (?)" begin Thursday 11/23 :)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode

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69:26

Talking w/ Tony Nominee Heather Hach & Announcing the...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/09/14

"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 adapting a beloved movie into a musical, and Heather's new book "The Trouble with Drowning." You can Pre-Order "The Trouble With Drowning" here:

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66:56

Talking w/ Tony Nominee Heather Hach & Announcing the...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/09/14

"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 adapting a beloved movie into a musical, and Heather's new book "The Trouble with Drowning."You can Pre-Order "The Trouble With Drowning" here:

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189:40

SIGNIFICANT OTHER w/ Adam Elsberry

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/07/20

"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 magnificence of Gideon Glick's performance and unloading some tough personal stories of their own. Plus that time Matt and Adam saw the MATILDA movie and Matt

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193:10

SIGNIFICANT OTHER w/ Adam Elsberry

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/07/20

"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 magnificence of Gideon Glick's performance and unloading some tough personal stories of their own. Plus that time Matt and Adam saw the MATILDA movie and

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177:43

IN THE HEIGHTS w/ Philippe Arroyo

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/07/13

"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 score that's almost entirely "no skips," questions about character's backstories and what role from the movie can be added to the show so Matt can have a

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174:13

IN THE HEIGHTS w/ Philippe Arroyo

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/07/13

"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 score that's almost entirely "no skips," questions about character's backstories and what role from the movie can be added to the show so Matt can have a

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134:40

[title of show] w/ Tyler Joseph Ellis

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/07/06

"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 Full Throated Belting. Plus, Matt drags a whole bunch of things. Let's find our way back to then, dudes! If ya like the episode, enjoy our

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131:10

[title of show] w/ Tyler Joseph Ellis

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/07/06

"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 Full Throated Belting. Plus, Matt drags a whole bunch of things.Let's find our way back to then, dudes! If ya like the episode, enjoy our

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170:42

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE w/ Todd...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/06/29

"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 the Broadway production, how he got the job and what happened when an audience member misspelled a word they needed to get right. Matt talks about the

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167:13

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE w/ Todd...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/06/29

"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 the Broadway production, how he got the job and what happened when an audience member misspelled a word they needed to get right. Matt talks about the

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47:21

BONUS! Making & JULIET Sing w/ Dominic Fallacaro

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/06/26

"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.Take a listen!!!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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49:50

BONUS! Making & JULIET Sing w/ Dominic Fallacaro

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/06/26

"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. Take a listen!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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99:07

Surprise! TITANIQUE w/ Courtney Bassett

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/06/22

"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 silly show in NYC as well as the tricks to being Celine Dion and why we want the Weirdos to Win.SHALL WE GO FOR IT?!Patreon

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102:37

Surprise! TITANIQUE w/ Courtney Bassett

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/06/22

"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 silly show in NYC as well as the tricks to being Celine Dion and why we want the Weirdos to Win. SHALL WE GO FOR IT?! Patreon

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98:07

Reacting to the 2023 Tony Awards

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/06/15

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.com/BroadwayBreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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94:37

Reacting to the 2023 Tony Awards

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/06/15

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.com/BroadwayBreakdownLearn 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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141:07

2023 Tony Predictions: Who'll Win?? (w/ Inappropriate...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/06/08

"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 to stop the running joke. Take a listen! For more Matt content, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BroadwayBreakdown Learn more about your ad

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