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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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123:18

KIMBERLY AKIMBO w/ Dad

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/03/23

"When life gives you lemons..."It's a special episode y'all!! Breakdown is taking a rest from the planned lineup to do a bonus cross over episode from Tesori Hour. That's right: it's KIMBERLY AKIMBO!! Returning guest Peter Koplik aka MATT'S DAD sits down to discuss the two's thoughts on the musical and all things family. The two also talk about the glory of Victoria Clark, the rudeness of adolescents, and the phrase Matt says that leaves his father gobsmacked. Tune in! No one gets a second time

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134:53

SPRING AWAKENING w/ Drama!

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/03/16

"It's the bitch of living..."Are you ready for some drama? Connor and Dylan MacDowell of the hit podcast DRAMA stop by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt all things Spring Awakening. The three also discuss toxic fandom, the importance of transparency, what "Purple Summer" is, and the majesty of Jonathan Groff's butt. Touch me!!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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140:23

SPRING AWAKENING w/ Drama!

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/03/16

"It's the bitch of living..." Are you ready for some drama? Connor and Dylan MacDowell of the hit podcast DRAMA stop by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt all things Spring Awakening. The three also discuss toxic fandom, the importance of transparency, what "Purple Summer" is, and the majesty of Jonathan Groff's butt. Touch me!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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123:36

DOUBT w/ Ali Gordon

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/03/09

"I will DO what needs to be DONE!"Do you have doubts? Do you have parables? Do you have DOUBT: A PARABLE?! 'Cause Godmother of the Pod Ali Gordon is back to discuss all things nuns, priests, Catholic school and having no real life experience with any of it. Matt and Ali also discuss failing in acting class, the importance of casting weirdos in your plays, and why mothers tend to be right. Cut your fingernails, kids, it's DOUBT!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a

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129:06

DOUBT w/ Ali Gordon

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/03/09

"I will DO what needs to be DONE!" Do you have doubts? Do you have parables? Do you have DOUBT: A PARABLE?! 'Cause Godmother of the Pod Ali Gordon is back to discuss all things nuns, priests, Catholic school and having no real life experience with any of it. Matt and Ali also discuss failing in acting class, the importance of casting weirdos in your plays, and why mothers tend to be right. Cut your fingernails, kids, it's DOUBT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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128:12

A CHORUS LINE w/ Robert Peterpaul

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/03/02

"God, I Hope I Get It!"It's a big one, kids...a huge one...a one...singular sensation, if you will! That's right, it's A CHORUS LINE!!! The mother of all Broadway transfers. Fellow BPN'er Robert Peterpaul (The Art of Kindness) stops by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the Pulitzer Prize winning, Tony sweeping musical that defined the 70's. The two also discuss the beauty of not-pretty singing, sh*tty teachers, and how Zach would be on the Equity "Do Not Work For" list. Don't pop the head,

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133:42

A CHORUS LINE w/ Robert Peterpaul

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/03/02

"God, I Hope I Get It!" It's a big one, kids...a huge one...a one...singular sensation, if you will! That's right, it's A CHORUS LINE!!! The mother of all Broadway transfers. Fellow BPN'er Robert Peterpaul (The Art of Kindness) stops by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the Pulitzer Prize winning, Tony sweeping musical that defined the 70's. The two also discuss the beauty of not-pretty singing, sh*tty teachers, and how Zach would be on the Equity "Do Not Work For" list. Don't pop the head,

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136:18

AVENUE Q w/ Sam Simahk

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/02/23

"Everything in life is only for now..." Sex! Racism! PUPPETS! It's Avenue Q kids!!!!! Friend of the Breakdown Sam Simahk (INTO THE WOODS, CAROUSEL) stops by to discuss the controversial, deceptively complex musical that deals with existentialism, hopelessness and porn. The two also discuss a person's sexuality, the trickiness of Christmas Eve and why Christine Daae is dumb. It's a FINE LINE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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130:48

AVENUE Q w/ Sam Simahk

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/02/23

"Everything in life is only for now..."Sex! Racism! PUPPETS! It's Avenue Q kids!!!!! Friend of the Breakdown Sam Simahk (INTO THE WOODS, CAROUSEL) stops by to discuss the controversial, deceptively complex musical that deals with existentialism, hopelessness and porn. The two also discuss a person's sexuality, the trickiness of Christmas Eve and why Christine Daae is dumb. It's a FINE LINE!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to

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124:02

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' w/ André Jordan

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/02/16

"One never knows...DO one?" This week we're covering the jukebox musical to end all jukebox musicals. The golden musical revue that launched a dozen careers: Ain't Misbehavin'!!! Matt is joined by André Jordan (DIANA: THE MUSICAL) to discuss the show's origins, dangerous choreography, and the glory of celebrating Black artistry. This joint is JUMPIN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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118:32

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' w/ André Jordan

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/02/16

"One never knows...DO one?"This week we're covering the jukebox musical to end all jukebox musicals. The golden musical revue that launched a dozen careers: Ain't Misbehavin'!!! Matt is joined by André Jordan (DIANA: THE MUSICAL) to discuss the show's origins, dangerous choreography, and the glory of celebrating Black artistry. This joint is JUMPIN!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

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126:02

HAIR w/ Robbie Rozelle

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/02/09

"This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius..." Good morning, Starshine! Broadway says "Hello"! Friend of the Breakdown Robbie Rozelle returns to discuss the American Tribal Musical that defined a generation and begrudgingly brought Broadway to the rock era...if only it stayed. It's HAIR!!! Robbie and Matt talk about an album with almost No Skips, the infamous nudity of the show, and how the show's classic status had a rough journey. BE IN!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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120:33

HAIR w/ Robbie Rozelle

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/02/09

"This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius..."Good morning, Starshine! Broadway says "Hello"! Friend of the Breakdown Robbie Rozelle returns to discuss the American Tribal Musical that defined a generation and begrudgingly brought Broadway to the rock era...if only it stayed. It's HAIR!!! Robbie and Matt talk about an album with almost No Skips, the infamous nudity of the show, and how the show's classic status had a rough journey. BE IN!!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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142:28

LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! w/ James Crichton

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/02/02

"I am sick to death of straight people. Tell the truth, aren't you?" Broadway Breakdown is BACK!!! After our hiatus, we return with the Tony winning Terrence McNally play LOVE, VALOUR, COMPASSION! Breakdown Friend James Crichton comes back to talk with Matt about the beauty of Joe Mantello's direction and the magnificence of the original cast. The two also talk about toxic relationships, the double edged sword of gratitude and being a ghost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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136:58

LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! w/ James Crichton

Broadway Breakdown ·

2023/02/02

"I am sick to death of straight people. Tell the truth, aren't you?"Broadway Breakdown is BACK!!! After our hiatus, we return with the Tony winning Terrence McNally play LOVE, VALOUR, COMPASSION! Breakdown Friend James Crichton comes back to talk with Matt about the beauty of Joe Mantello's direction and the magnificence of the original cast. The two also talk about toxic relationships, the double edged sword of gratitude and being a ghost.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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121:29

THE HEIDI CHRONICLES w/ Jessie Field

Broadway Breakdown ·

2022/12/22

"And THAT is Feminism."Breakdown alum Jessie Field is BACK to discuss the Pulitzer Prize and Tony winning hit play that gave Wendy Wasserstein her Broadway debut and made a slew of Boomers go "It Me." It's THE HEIDI CHRONICLES!! Believe it or not, this pay was a big deal and very groundbreaking in its time and, luckily, still holds up today! Matt and Jessie discuss equality, humor, and why no one will ever have it all. Choose happiness, kids!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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126:59

THE HEIDI CHRONICLES w/ Jessie Field

Broadway Breakdown ·

2022/12/22

"And THAT is Feminism." Breakdown alum Jessie Field is BACK to discuss the Pulitzer Prize and Tony winning hit play that gave Wendy Wasserstein her Broadway debut and made a slew of Boomers go "It Me." It's THE HEIDI CHRONICLES!! Believe it or not, this pay was a big deal and very groundbreaking in its time and, luckily, still holds up today! Matt and Jessie discuss equality, humor, and why no one will ever have it all. Choose happiness, kids! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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172:38

HAMILTON w/ Brian Nash

Broadway Breakdown ·

2022/12/15

"History has its eyes on you..."HAMILTON! Ever heard of her? In case ya haven't we go in deep and niche for this week's take on the blockbuster phenomenon that made history cool again. Music Director Extraordinaire and good Judy Brian Nash stops by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the show's origins, its influence, and why Matt has a major problem with the Ham4Ham lotto.Don't throw away your shot!!!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you

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178:08

HAMILTON w/ Brian Nash

Broadway Breakdown ·

2022/12/15

"History has its eyes on you..." HAMILTON! Ever heard of her? In case ya haven't we go in deep and niche for this week's take on the blockbuster phenomenon that made history cool again. Music Director Extraordinaire and good Judy Brian Nash stops by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the show's origins, its influence, and why Matt has a major problem with the Ham4Ham lotto. Don't throw away your shot!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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148:56

THE GOLDEN APPLE w/ Alex Weisman

Broadway Breakdown ·

2022/12/08

"Helen is always willing..."What has sex, wall to wall music, and a golden apple? Why, THE GOLDEN APPLE! Alex Weisman (HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, SESAME STREET) stops by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the first Off-Broadway musical to transfer to the Great White Way. Alex also introduces Matt to a new Broadway game and the two talk about musical theatre tropes, Sally Murphy, and what makes something FEEL like an Off-Broadway musical. GET INTO IT!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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