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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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36:13

From Cautionary Tales: Bless the Coal-black Hearts of...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2022/05/27

*BONUS* Here’s a special preview of the Cautionary Tales podcast from Pushkin Industries. On Cautionary Tales, bestselling author Tim Harford shares stories of human error, natural disasters, and tragic catastrophes from history that contain valuable lessons for today. In this preview, you’ll hear about Movin Out', the 2002 Billy Joel-inspired Broadway show created by dance legend Twyla Tharp. When Billy Joel agreed to let dance legend Twyla Tharp turn his songs into a Broadway musical it seemed

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130:58

CANDIDE w/ Jessie Field

Broadway Breakdown ·

2022/05/26

"We're neither good, nor wise, nor pure..." The show lasted 73 performances...and has now been performed all over the world. AND was revived on Broadway TWICE! It's CANDIDE! Breakdown alum Jessie Field (Charlotte Lucas is 27 and Not Dead) returns to discuss with Matt whether the show is an operetta or a musical, who did "Glitter and Be Gay" best, and why we keep going on...despite the tragedies. BON VOYAGE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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111:56

PAL JOEY w/ Ben Rimalower

Broadway Breakdown ·

2022/05/18

"I'm wild again, beguiled again..." WE BACK and with a whole new series! Starting off with PAL JOEY: the classy Rodgers/Hart musical that made Broadway go "...this character's kind of a dick, right?" New guest Ben RImalower (PATTI ISSUES, CAST OFFS) joins the Breakdown to discuss subtly sexy lyrics, Ben's obsession with Patti, and the origin of the word "Stereotype." ZIP, BABY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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129:50

FUN HOME w/ Julia Meinwald

Broadway Breakdown ·

2022/03/10

"Welcome to our house on Maple Avenue..." It's the END of TESORI HOUR! And we're closing out with a big one...FUN HOME! The show that gets Jeanine her much deserved Tony and an official placement in the Broadway firmament. Composer Julia Meinwald (PREGNANCY PACT) comes by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt this exceptional work of musical theatre. The two also discuss the importance of finding the comedy in tragedy and Matt announces his official rankings of Tesori works and the topic for the next

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111:00

VIOLET w/ Eli Cohen

Broadway Breakdown ·

2022/03/03

"I am on my way..." Who doesn't want to look like a million different movie stars? It's VIOLET everyone! Writer Eli Cohen (THE CHOSEN ONE) stops by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the musical that should've launched Jeanine Tesori into the Broadway stratosphere, but took 17 years to finally make it. The two also discuss crying in the theatre, parents, and how Matt intends to troll the Marvel fandom. LAY DOWN YOUR HEAD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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84:24

SHREK w/ Timothy Huang

Broadway Breakdown ·

2022/02/24

"I've always been a morning person..." It's big, it's green, it's gassy...it's SHREK! We continue Tesori Hour with Jeanine's biggest, crassest musical yet with frequent collaborator David Lindsay-Abaire. Musical theatre writer Timothy Huang (AMERICAN MORNING, THE VIEW FROM HERE) stops by the Breakdown to talk with Matt about finding love through flatulence, knowing what kind of show you are, and the dangers of going too spectacular. WHAT'S UP, DULOC?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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130:56

CAROLINE, OR CHANGE (w/ Marcus Scott & Matt!)

Broadway Breakdown ·

2022/02/17

"There is only underwater..." It wouldn't be Breakdown without some twists and turns! Acclaimed playwright and journalist Marcus Scott (TUMBLEWEED, CHERRY BOMB, FIDELIO at the Metropolitan Museum of Art) stops by the Breakdown to discuss one of the dramatic masterpieces of the 21st Century: CAROLINE, OR CHANGE. However, due to timing, Marcus is only available for 2/3 of the episode, so Matt has to make up for the rest of the time by going solo (something he love/hates to do). The two discuss

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118:58

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE w/ Jessie Field

Broadway Breakdown ·

2022/02/10

"Only in New York..." WELCOME BACK!!!! It's a brand new year and we got a brand new series: TESORI HOUR, covering the 5 Broadway musicals of Tony winning composer Jeanine Tesori. First up: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE. Writer Jessie Field (Charlotte Lucas is 27 and Not Dead) joins the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the zany 20's comedy that's also Jeanine's Broadway musical theatre debut. The two also discuss the glory of counterpoint, the cost of independence, and how theatre camp can be a hot bed of

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116:26

SIX w/ Katie Johantgen

Broadway Breakdown ·

2021/11/26

"History's about to get overthrown..." Divorced, beheaded, LIVE!! It's the final episode of The British Invasion and we're covering the most recent British import to dominated Broadway: SIX. Katie Johantgen (@katiejoyofosho) joins the Breakdown to discuss with Matt all things Tudors, marriage, and pop music! Plus, Matt's final ranking of the covered British shows and an announcement for the next series. DON'T LOSE YOUR HEAD!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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102:23

MATILDA w/ Marc Tumminelli

Broadway Breakdown ·

2021/11/18

"We are REVOLTING!" It's Loud, it's Quiet, it's Naughty, it's the Smell of Rebellion...it's MATILDA! The musical critics loved and American audiences...didn't really. Fellow podcaster Marc Tumminelli (LITTLE ME) comes on the Breakdown to talk with Matt about the British antidote to ANNIE. The two also talk about the downside of falling in love with a show through a cast recording, having too many ideas, and being mean to children. "When I grow uppppp!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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105:10

BILLY ELLIOT w/ Stephen Hanna

Broadway Breakdown ·

2021/11/11

"Like electricity..." Boys doing Ballet?! What's next, a British musical coming to Broadway and winning 10 Tony Awards? Yes ma''am because this week it's BILLY ELLIOT! Original cast member and one part of the Broadway Husbands Stephen Hanna (BILLY ELLIOT, HELLO DOLLY, ON THE TOWN) visits the Breakdown to discuss with Matt all things dancing, dead mums, and Thatcherism. The two also discuss the weird costume change at Stephen's audition for the show, aging into Daddy-dom, and learn that their pasts

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116:36

THE HISTORY BOYS w/ James Crichton

Broadway Breakdown ·

2021/11/04

"What have we learned this week...?" Things get pensive and classy get this week with the Tony-winning hit THE HISTORY BOYS. Podcast alum James Crichton (UNKNOWN SOLDIER, ACTORS: ON PROCESS) returns to the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the '06 super-smash. The two also discuss the difference between being "intelligent" and being "clever," the purpose of Broadway Breakdown, and why gaining knowledge is a beautiful thing. Pass it on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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113:14

MAMMA MIA! w/ Kate Lumpkin

Broadway Breakdown ·

2021/10/28

"I don't wanna talk..." Spangles, jumpsuits and long-lost fathers...it's MAMMA MIA, henny! Casting director Kate Lumpkin comes aboard the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the jukebox musical that made ABBA cool again and Meryl Streep an international movie star! The two also discuss the power of being at the right place at the right time, gender norms and the power of owning your sexual past. DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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126:00

SUNSET BOULEVARD w/ Justin Mendoza

Broadway Breakdown ·

2021/10/21

"Eternal youth is worth a little suffering..." It's big, it's bold, it's BACK! The British Invasion comes to a crashing halt with the landing of the Desmond Mansion, bankrupting a billion dollar production company and causing multiple leading ladies to claw at Andrew Lloyd Webber's throat. That's right...it's SUNSET BOULEVARD. Friend of the Pod Justin Mendoza (BOOK OF MORMON, WICKED) comes back to the Breakdown to discuss with Matt all things belting, turbans, and dead monkeys. The two also discuss

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120:52

BLOOD BROTHERS w/ Kyle Marshall

Broadway Breakdown ·

2021/10/14

"Did you hear the story of the Johnstone twins...?" It ran for over 20 years on the West End...and for 2 on Broadway. It's about class, murder, and...Marilyn Monroe? Just roll with it! Fellow podcaster Kyle Marshall (PUTTING IT TOGETHER) joins the Breakdown to talk about the British sensation that barely made a blip across the pond. The two also discuss overusing similes, avoiding your fate, and the double edged sword of adults playing children. SHOES ON THE TABLE!! Learn more about your ad

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161:22

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA w/ Sofia Christensen

Broadway Breakdown ·

2021/10/07

"Let your mind start a journey to a strange new world..." It's the longest running Broadway production. The ultimate "Mask4Mask" musical. The show that's kept classic sopranos employed for over 30 years. It's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA! That's right: the most enduring Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is here to be discussed and debated. Long-time friend Sofia Christensen joins the Breakdown to talk with Matt about reliving trauma, fangirling over Meg and Carlotta, and why it's best not to ask questions. SING

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137:36

LES MISÉRABLES w/ Sutton Lee Seymour

Broadway Breakdown ·

2021/09/30

"Do you hear the people sing?" C'est le gros chien: LES MISÉRABLES! Aka LES MIZ! The epic 3 hour pop-opera is given the epic Breakdown treatment with the grand return of our dearly loved Sutton Lee Seymour(@suttonleeseymour)!! Matt and Sutton get Parisian as they discuss the worldwide phenomenon and its impact on theatre kids everywhere. The two also discuss ruining your life over carbs, that time Matt sang in a recording of the show, and how LES MIZ uses repeated melodies correctly. BRING IT HOME,

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115:58

ME AND MY GIRL w/ My Favorite Flop

Broadway Breakdown ·

2021/09/23

"The sun has got his hat on!" It's the revival NO ONE saw coming! Yes, we're talking about the smash musical comedy ME AND MY GIRL! Fellow Broadway podcasters Kristina Miller-Weston and Bobby Traversa (MY FAVORITE FLOP) come on the Breakdown to discuss the 30's West End musical that found a second, richer life in the 1980's and went up against some major heavyweights! The three also discuss the weird romances in British aristocracy, the trickiness of doing a star vehicle, and why this extremely fun

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112:34

NOISES OFF! w/ Adam Elsberry

Broadway Breakdown ·

2021/09/16

"All these DOORS!" It's a gut-busting, pants-dropping, door-slamming night at the theatre! It has violence! It has alcohol! It has SARDINES! We're talking about the all-time classic farce NOISES OFF! Breakdown Friend Adam Elsberry (@adamels) returns to discuss with Matt the joys of British comedy, censorship on the London stage, and the kitty cat joke that's almost too risque for television. Join in the fun!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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144:28

CATS w/ Amanda Lee Hawkins

Broadway Breakdown ·

2021/09/09

"Jellicles can and Jellicles do." You know it, you hate it, you love it, you secretly know at least two songs from it...it's CATS! Good friend and Sastress Amanda Lee Hawkins (@imamandahawkins) comes on the Breakdown to explore with Matt this feline fever dream that somehow ran for decades around the world. The two also discuss how horniness overrides most emotions, the song in CATS that no one expected to cry at, and the time Matt shouted Kerry Butler's age at BEETLEJUICE. TOUCH ME!!!!!! Learn

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