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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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76:26

Matt Reviews: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and OPERATION...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2025/03/21

"We do what we can..."Matt had a nice week of theatre before flying to judge the Florida State Thespian Festival. First: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and the Tony chances of Natalie Venetia Belcon. Next: OPERATION MINCEMEAT and whether it's "Too British" or if Matt liked it better on Broadway. For those who don't want spoilers: BUENA VISTA review starts at the top and OPERATION MINCEMEAT review starts around the 35:00/36:00 minute mark! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord and submit questions and

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72:56

Matt Reviews: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and OPERATION...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2025/03/21

"We do what we can..."Matt had a nice week of theatre before flying to judge the Florida State Thespian Festival. First: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and the Tony chances of Natalie Venetia Belcon. Next: OPERATION MINCEMEAT and whether it's "Too British" or if Matt liked it better on Broadway. For those who don't want spoilers: BUENA VISTA review starts at the top and OPERATION MINCEMEAT review starts around the 35:00/36:00 minute mark!Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord and submit questions and

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239:32

Ranking Tony Winners: An Experiment (and What I Learned)

Broadway Breakdown ·

2025/03/20

Matt took to social media to try something out...what IS the legacy of a Tony winner? Find out! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Here! https://discord.gg/jYrygw2C Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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228:02

Ranking Tony Winners: An Experiment (and What I Learned)

Broadway Breakdown ·

2025/03/20

Matt took to social media to try something out...what IS the legacy of a Tony winner? Find out!Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Here! https://discord.gg/QssGH9KELearn 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 bwaybreakdown.substack.com

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119:39

ANGELS IN AMERICA (Final Episode) w/ Robert W. Schneider

Broadway Breakdown ·

2025/03/13

"I wish I was an octopus..." We've come to the end of ANGELS IN AMERICA and, as it happens, Grab Bag!! Friend of the pod Robert W. Schneider (Broadway Bound) stops by the Breakdown to discuss his history with the play, the weirdness of the 1993 Tony Awards, and which character Matt's ex could play. REJOICE!Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here: https://discord.gg/QssGH9KELearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss

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127:09

ANGELS IN AMERICA (Final Episode) w/ Robert W. Schneider

Broadway Breakdown ·

2025/03/13

"I wish I was an octopus..." We've come to the end of ANGELS IN AMERICA and, as it happens, Grab Bag!! Friend of the pod Robert W. Schneider (Broadway Bound) stops by the Breakdown to discuss his history with the play, the weirdness of the 1993 Tony Awards, and which character Matt's ex could play. REJOICE! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here: https://discord.gg/WesZ4EdF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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69:38

Bonus! SIX w/ Kelsie Watts

Broadway Breakdown ·

2025/03/09

"You can build me up, you can tear me down..."Oooohhh It's a March BONUS episode! SIX's new Jane Seymour, Kelsie Watts, stops by the Breakdown to do a mini-deep dive on the British pop sensation that's still rocking it on Broadway. Matt and Kelsie talk about the complexity of 16th century womanhood, navigating vocal challenges, and re-introducing yourself to musical theatre. Take a listen! AND JOIN THE BROADWAY BREAKDOWN DISCORD CHANNEL!! Right Here: https://discord.gg/WesZ4EdF Learn more about

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64:09

Bonus! SIX w/ Kelsie Watts

Broadway Breakdown ·

2025/03/09

"You can build me up, you can tear me down..."Oooohhh It's a March BONUS episode! SIX's new Jane Seymour, Kelsie Watts, stops by the Breakdown to do a mini-deep dive on the British pop sensation that's still rocking it on Broadway. Matt and Kelsie talk about the complexity of 16th century womanhood, navigating vocal challenges, and re-introducing yourself to musical theatre. Take a listen!AND JOIN THE BROADWAY BREAKDOWN DISCORD CHANNEL!! Right Here: https://discord.gg/QssGH9KELearn more about your

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184:45

ANGELS IN AMERICA (2nd Episode) w/ Ali Gordon

Broadway Breakdown ·

2025/03/06

"Nothing's lost forever..." We're back with some more ANGELS! Podmother Ali Gordon returns to the Breakdown to discuss with Matt why Joe Pitt is her favorite character, her undying friendship with Matt, and why love needs to be in all dramatic scenes. LET'S DO IT! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here!: https://discord.gg/9GyCbkCz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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175:16

ANGELS IN AMERICA (2nd Episode) w/ Ali Gordon

Broadway Breakdown ·

2025/03/06

"Nothing's lost forever..."We're back with some more ANGELS! Podmother Ali Gordon returns to the Breakdown to discuss with Matt why Joe Pitt is her favorite character, her undying friendship with Matt, and why love needs to be in all dramatic scenes. LET'S DO IT!Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here!: https://discord.gg/QssGH9KELearn 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

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172:12

ANGELS IN AMERICA (1st Episode) w/ Alex Weisman

Broadway Breakdown ·

2025/02/27

"F**k you, I'm a Prophet!"We're wrapping up GRAB BAG with the Big One. A play so big we can't possibly contain it to one episode. So friend Alex Weisman (HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD) comes back to the Breakdown to talk all things ANGELS IN AMERICA. The two also discuss the repetition of history, the privilege of self-preservation and being sexy enough to be cast-able. Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here! https://discord.gg/Ef9QkAas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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162:42

ANGELS IN AMERICA (1st Episode) w/ Alex Weisman

Broadway Breakdown ·

2025/02/27

"F**k you, I'm a Prophet!"We're wrapping up GRAB BAG with the Big One. A play so big we can't possibly contain it to one episode. So friend Alex Weisman (HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD) comes back to the Breakdown to talk all things ANGELS IN AMERICA. The two also discuss the repetition of history, the privilege of self-preservation and being sexy enough to be cast-able.Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here! https://discord.gg/QssGH9KELearn more about your ad choices. Visit

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76:06

THE WIZ (Movie) w/ Kaisha Huguley

Broadway Breakdown ·

2025/02/20

"Don't nobody bring me No. Bad. News." We're starting to close out Grab Bag and so we're bringing on a new friend, Kaisha Huguley (@kaishacreates) to come on and discuss the last musical selected: THE WIZ. The Movie, that is. Matt and Kaisha discuss their ties to the movie as well as to The Wizard of Oz lore, plus what makes a movie musical work and why you can't just rely on the talent of your cast. Everybody Rejoice! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here

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70:37

THE WIZ (Movie) w/ Kaisha Huguley

Broadway Breakdown ·

2025/02/20

"Don't nobody bring me No. Bad. News."We're starting to close out Grab Bag and so we're bringing on a new friend, Kaisha Huguley (@kaishacreates) to come on and discuss the last musical selected: THE WIZ. The Movie, that is. Matt and Kaisha discuss their ties to the movie as well as to The Wizard of Oz lore, plus what makes a movie musical work and why you can't just rely on the talent of your cast. Everybody Rejoice!Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here! https://discord.gg/Ef9QkAasLearn

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40:42

Matt Reviews: REDWOOD

Broadway Breakdown ·

2025/02/14

"Just me...and the trees."Idina Menzel is BACK on BROADWAY baby! In a musical about a tree! And trauma! And stuff. So what did Matt think of it? Find out!TRIGGER WARNING: This musical discusses difficult subject matter like mental health, substance abuse and s*icide.Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here: https://discord.gg/VRdR4bvZLearn 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

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42:12

Matt Reviews: REDWOOD

Broadway Breakdown ·

2025/02/14

"Just me...and the trees."Idina Menzel is BACK on BROADWAY baby! In a musical about a tree! And trauma! And stuff. So what did Matt think of it? Find out! TRIGGER WARNING: This musical discusses difficult subject matter like mental health, substance abuse and s*icide. Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here: https://discord.gg/VRdR4bvZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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56:00

LIVE: BroadwayCon 2025 (w/ Grey Henson)

Broadway Breakdown ·

2025/02/13

"It's live!!!"Broadway Breakdown was at BroadwayCon and did another Grab Bag with Miss Sally Bowl. Grey Henson (ELF, MEAN GIRLS) comes along to pick a musical and gab for a whole hour. Which musical? Find out!!Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here: https://discord.gg/VRdR4bvZ 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 bwaybreakdown.substack.com

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59:30

LIVE: BroadwayCon 2025 (w/ Grey Henson)

Broadway Breakdown ·

2025/02/13

"It's live!!!" Broadway Breakdown was at BroadwayCon and did another Grab Bag with Miss Sally Bowl. Grey Henson (ELF, MEAN GIRLS) comes along to pick a musical and gab for a whole hour. Which musical? Find out!! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here: https://discord.gg/VRdR4bvZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:39

Matt Reviews: Betty Gilpin in OH MARY & URINETOWN at...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2025/02/10

"I see a river..."OH MARY has a new leading lady! Encores has begun its latest season! How do they fare? Matt is here to talk about it. And what makes acting ridiculous so hard.Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here: https://discord.gg/VRdR4bvZLearn 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 bwaybreakdown.substack.com

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53:08

Matt Reviews: Betty Gilpin in OH MARY & URINETOWN at...

Broadway Breakdown ·

2025/02/10

"I see a river..."OH MARY has a new leading lady! Encores has begun its latest season! How do they fare? Matt is here to talk about it. And what makes acting ridiculous so hard. Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here: https://discord.gg/VRdR4bvZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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