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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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58:56

40 "See Everything, Like Nothing"

Broadway Breakdown ·

2019/05/18

Dealing with the 2019 Tony Nominees: Matt tells you why you shouldn't say "snub," John is worshipping at the altar of Christina Applegate, and MOVE OVER FINDING NEVERLAND...there is a new Broadway show Matt can NOT stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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68:36

39 "TONY Predictions: Comparing Apples & Bacon"

Broadway Breakdown ·

2019/04/28

It's Pudding Season! Matt and John make some wildly intelligent (and intelligently wild) predictions for this year's Tony nominations. Also, Matt sees TOOTSIE, John sees OKLAHOMA, and the two gays discuss the cost of selling your soul for the wrong jukebox musical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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50:14

38 "Ryan Murphy's Coming To Town"

Broadway Breakdown ·

2019/04/14

Being sick won't keep Matt and John from exploring their truths! Matt reviews HADESTOWN and the new OKLAHOMA, John finally sees THE PROM, a brief discussion on FOSSE/VERDON, and the return of talking about DRAG RACE. Buckle up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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52:10

37 "Your Opinion Is Stupid"

Broadway Breakdown ·

2019/03/31

John's back!!! And together, he and Matt compare thoughts on the Kiss Me Kate revival, Sutton Foster's casting in The Music Man and why it's important to listen to other people's gross opinions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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53:57

36 "My Obsession: BROADWAY PATTERNS (w/ Kevin Duda)"

Broadway Breakdown ·

2019/03/17

"If we're always trying to push boundaries, at some point the boundaries are gonna be broken but the device is gonna be the same." With John still absent, Matt calls on Kevin Duda (The Book of Mormon, Beautiful, CInderella) to share his Broadway obsession as well as laying down the law on "unofficial recordings," what makes an effective revival, and some more talk on "SMILE The Musical." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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60:23

35 "My Obsession: CORAM BOY (w/ Ali Gordon)"

Broadway Breakdown ·

2019/03/10

"People in America were like 'What is this f*cking garbage? Get it out of my stage!'" Actress/Comedienne/Broadwayphile Ali Gordon comes in to launch "My Obsession," the new Broadway Breakdown mini-series! Matt and Ali discuss her Broadway obsession CORAM BOY, getting murdered by Alan Cumming, and why epic theatre is going extinct on Broadway. PLAY ALONG KIDS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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50:51

34 "So, Stephen Sondheim Walks Into A Bar..."

Broadway Breakdown ·

2019/02/24

It has been a WEEK, kids. Matt and John play therapy with each other as they discuss Laura Benanti in My Fair Lady, John almost meeting Stephen Sondheim and Matt's emotional breakdown at a friend's show. Strap in, it's a fun one!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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71:37

33 "Hey, Mr. Producer! (w/ Lucas McMahon)"

Broadway Breakdown ·

2019/02/10

John discovers just how young some of the listeners of Broadway Breakdown are, Matt finally watches The Princess Switch, and producer Lucas McMahon (Something Rotten, Hand to God, The Play That Goes Wrong) pops in to correct some misconceptions about Broadway. It's REVELATORY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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58:50

32 "Why Live Musicals Don't Work (or 'Why Are You...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2019/02/02

Matt and John discuss Valentine's Day plans, John's intimate moment with Jake Gyllenhaal and why "Rent Live!" was doomed to fail. GET INTO IT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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50:57

31 "British Plays, Kelli O'Hara, and A Funny Goose"

Broadway Breakdown ·

2019/01/20

Audio troubles can't bring Matt and John down!!! They're gonna honor Carol Channing by sharing their favorite stories of the musical theatre legend, they're gonna share all the piping hot TEA Kelli O'Hara spilled at her latest concert, and Matt is going to PROVE to you that the most memorable performance in The Ferryman ISN'T from a human. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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56:20

30 "Riding the Year Out Dirty"

Broadway Breakdown ·

2018/12/29

2018 is almost over, bitch, and Matt and John are gonna close it out with some OPINIONS. Why is Mary Poppins Returns like a gayer Bohemian Rhapsody? What Broadway show has been ruined for John forever? And why should you NEVER make a New Year's Resolution? Find out and embrace 2019!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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64:27

29 "A Gay Filibuster"

Broadway Breakdown ·

2018/12/12

Matt and John talk about the Broadway sh*tstorm that occurred on the internet this week....oh, and also some shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:00

28 "Thank U, Next (or The Movie Episode)"

Broadway Breakdown ·

2018/12/01

Matt and John discuss the onslaught of Broadway closings, what's wrong with modern movie writing, and effective ways to deal with sexism in old musicals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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62:09

27 "Feeling Sad and Mixing Pretty"

Broadway Breakdown ·

2018/10/13

If you're having a sh*tty day, curl up with John and Matt as they talk about what lessons you can learn from "The Little Mermaid," which Bible story playwrights can't seem to get enough of, and if "A Star is Born" is ACTUALLY good (spoiler: it is). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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57:30

26 "I Went to Theatre Camp w/ a Movie Star!"

Broadway Breakdown ·

2018/10/03

Matt and John discuss "Frozen" on Broadway, the closing of "Kinky Boots" and some adult truths to help you *somewhat* make it through life on their latest episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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69:54

25 "Conceptual Broadway Boners (w/ Robbie Rozelle)"

Broadway Breakdown ·

2018/09/26

In what may be their gayest episode yet, Matt and John invite cabaret/kickstarter superstar Robbie Rozelle to discuss backstage Patti Lupone stories, the legacy of Marin Mazzie, and the downside of going viral. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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59:53

24 "A Movie? Now a Musical? Groundbreaking"

Broadway Breakdown ·

2018/08/29

Can you have an opinion on a musical you haven't seen? Damn right! Matt and John dissect the "Sharp Objects" finale, Pretty Woman The Musical and the one Broadway musical Matt has NO time for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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58:38

23 "Be Still Our Beating Vaginas"

Broadway Breakdown ·

2018/08/01

Is Mamma Mia 2 Here We Go Again a masterpiece or a clusterf*ck? Who IS Taylor Swift playing the Cats movie? And how DO you say Amanda Seyfried's name? Matt and John will not rest until these questions are answered on a new Broadway Breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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70:42

22 "Miss Independent: The Kelly Clarkson Musical"

Broadway Breakdown ·

2018/07/23

Matt and John discuss "Head Over Heels," the announcement of Ivo van Hove's "West Side Story" and the new (entirely fictional) Kelly Clarkson jukebox musical!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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55:13

21 "Why It's Good To Call Out (We Said It!)"

Broadway Breakdown ·

2018/07/07

Matt and John discuss the newest writer for The Devil Wears Prada musical, John's loose bones and why Lauren Ambrose doesn't have to do Sunday shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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