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66. The Yellow Brick Road to Broadway (with Trisha Paytas)

66. The Yellow Brick Road to Broadway (with Trisha Paytas)

After a fated meeting at the Wicked premiere, the boys are joined this week by their new friend, the fabulous Trisha Paytas. These three waste no time getting Sentimental about their shared love of musicals, the changing landscape of body representation in musicals and all the things they noticed about the movie on their second (and third and fourth) viewings.

1 h 2 mins
Jan 17
67. Elsa and Norma and Karen, Oh My! (with Caroline Bowman)

67. Elsa and Norma and Karen, Oh My! (with Caroline Bowman)

She’s come home at last! Caroline Bowman (Sentimental Men’s second ever guest!) is back on the pod to tell the boys what she’s been up to since 2020. You’ll hear about the five years she spent playing Elsa on the Frozen national tour, her first time standing by in the Sunset Boulevard revival and the epic story of how she booked Smash on Broadway.

1 h 13 mins
Feb 4
2025 Tony Awards: WAY Too Early Predictions (w/ David J. Lynch)

2025 Tony Awards: WAY Too Early Predictions (w/ David J. Lynch)

"Think of the Pudding" Producer and friend of the Breakdown David Lynch is back to do WAY too early predictions for the 2025 Tony Awards. Matt and David discuss what can make a Featured Actor/Actress break through, who you don't bet against, and what musicals are rising to the top.

2 h 59 mins
Jan 16
FULL LENGTH: "It's Wicked! It Has to Be Earned!" (with Ariana Grande)

FULL LENGTH: "It's Wicked! It Has to Be Earned!" (with Ariana Grande)

SPOILERS AHEAD!! We were beyond thrillified to sit down with Ariana Grande to talk about her journey with Wicked -- from early fandom to playing the role of Glinda on screen. And in this full length episode, you'll hear our whole conversation, spoilers and all.

1 h 33 mins
12/2/24
63. "It's Wicked! It Has to Be Earned!" (with Ariana Grande)

63. "It's Wicked! It Has to Be Earned!" (with Ariana Grande)

We were beyond thrillified to sit down with Ariana Grande to talk about her journey with Wicked from early fandom to playing the role of Glinda on screen. Listen in as we obsess over the Wicked OBC, recount her five rounds of auditions for the films and learn of the agreement she made with Cynthia Erivo before filming began.

1 h 6 mins
11/1/24
Matt Reviews: ENGLISH, TEETH, ALL IN and Something DIfferent...

Matt Reviews: ENGLISH, TEETH, ALL IN and Something DIfferent...

"Expand what you think you know..." Matt sees the first new Broadway show of 2025: ENGLISH and discusses how the Pulitzer winning play fares at Roundabout. Plus, a post-mortem on TEETH, a look back on ALL IN and a fascinating one man show that's still in development...

1 h 23 mins
Jan 24
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS with Rick Elice and PigPen Theatre Co.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS with Rick Elice and PigPen Theatre Co.

It's beyond privilege to record an episode about a musical with the writers of said musical, and that is exactly what we have this week! To celebrate last season's WATER FOR ELEPHANTS debut in the licensing world, Tony-nominee Rick Elice (JERSEY BOYS, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, SMASH) as well as three members of innovative theatre team PigPen Theatre Co.

1 h 3 mins
Jan 25
COME FROM AWAY w/ Lauren Nicole Chapman

COME FROM AWAY w/ Lauren Nicole Chapman

"Welcome to the Rock..." GRAB BAG continues with the Tony winning Canadian Feel Good Musical COME FROM AWAY. Good friend and gal Lauren Nicole Chapman (FROZEN, KINKY BOOTS) joins the Breakdown to discuss the wonderfulness of intermissionless shows, married life, and the controversial play Matt saw on a second date.

1 h 52 mins
Feb 6
Sins and Star Wars with Leslye Headland

Sins and Star Wars with Leslye Headland

Join the playwright, screenwriter and director for a wide-ranging conversation about her Broadway debut “Cult of Love,” the “gift” of her Seven Deadly Plays cycle, her thoughts on character vs.

41 mins
Jan 21
FULL LENGTH: “This Story Deserves the Best of Us” (with Cynthia Erivo)

FULL LENGTH: “This Story Deserves the Best of Us” (with Cynthia Erivo)

Our hearts are still leaping in giddy whirls from having the one and only Cynthia Erivo on the pod. And in this full length episode, you’ll hear all our whole conversation, including the low down on what it was like to be onset with Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth.

1 h 27 mins
12/9/24
Matt Reviews: Betty Gilpin in OH MARY & URINETOWN at Encores

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

"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.

50 mins
Feb 10
Guys and Dolls #1: I Got the Horse Right Here, with Michael David & Adrian Bryan-Brown

Guys and Dolls #1: I Got the Horse Right Here, with Michael David & Adrian Bryan-Brown

Guys and Dolls, a classic 1950’s musical, was brought to exciting new life in 1992 just when Times Square was in decline. This beloved musical fable, written by Frank Loesser, Jo Swerling, and Abe Burrows, dazzled audiences and became a smash hit revival.

20 mins
Jan 20
Guys and Dolls #3: Nathan Lane

Guys and Dolls #3: Nathan Lane

They were warned “don’t work on the show behind Director Jerry Zak's back!" But Guys and Dolls stars Nathan Lane and Faith Prince DID just that and the risk paid off! The two actors secretly worked on "Sue Me" together without the director’s approval.

19 mins
Jan 20
Guys and Dolls #2: Jerry Zaks

Guys and Dolls #2: Jerry Zaks

Tony Award-winning Director Jerry Zaks gives us a rarified peek behind the curtain revealing how Guys and Dolls went from a struggling show in previews to a triumphant success by opening night.

30 mins
Jan 20
Speaking 'English' With Sanaz Toossi and Marjan Neshat

Speaking 'English' With Sanaz Toossi and Marjan Neshat

With Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy "English" now on Broadway, the playwright and her lead actor, Neshat, talk translation, Trump, representation, the power of comedy, and the one audience reaction that makes Toossi really, really mad.

28 mins
Feb 4
Matt Reviews GYPSY

Matt Reviews GYPSY

"I had a dream..." Matt has wanted this to happen for years. And now it's finally here: GYPSY. Directed by George C. Wolfe. Choreographed by one of his favorite current choreographers, Camille A. Brown. Starring the one and only AUDRA.

1 h 3 mins
12/19/24
LEMPICKA with Sarah Anne Fernandez

LEMPICKA with Sarah Anne Fernandez

New for 2025: new episodes of "A Musical Theatre Podcast" will drop on Saturday mornings! Also new for 2025, we're spending the first episodes of the year discussing some of the newest entries into our musical theatre canon.

1 h 9 mins
Jan 11
64. “This Story Deserves the Best of Us” (with Cynthia Erivo)

64. “This Story Deserves the Best of Us” (with Cynthia Erivo)

Our hearts are leaping in the giddiest of whirls, because today on the pod we’re talking to the one and only Cynthia Erivo. Together, we talk through her Wicked origins at drama school, the magic that happened when she sang with Ariana Grande for the first time and why there was no such thing as a small day on set while making the Wicked movies.

1 h 12 mins
11/15/24
65. "Glinda Controls the Weather" (with Marty Lauter)

65. "Glinda Controls the Weather" (with Marty Lauter)

This week, the boys have invited Marty Lauter (RPDR’s Marcia Marcia Marcia) on the pod for a truly Sentimental chat about their journey from being a little kid who loved The Wizard of Oz to being a big kid who loves Wicked.

1 h 6 mins
12/27/24
Episode 163: George M. Cohan —The Man Who Owned Broadway, Part 2

Episode 163: George M. Cohan —The Man Who Owned Broadway, Part 2

This is the second of a three-part conversation with author Elizabeth T. Craft regarding her recent book, Yankee Doodle Dandy — George M. Cohan and the Broadway Stage, which is the first book about Cohan in fifty years.

32 mins
Jan 16
Episode 164: THE MYTHS & LEGACIES OF GEORGE M. COHAN

Episode 164: THE MYTHS & LEGACIES OF GEORGE M. COHAN

This is the final episode of a three-part conversation with author Elizabeth T. Craft regarding her recent book, Yankee Doodle Dandy — George M. Cohan and the Broadway Stage, the first book major work about Cohan in fifty years.

29 mins
Jan 23
Matt Revisited GYPSY: Now What?

Matt Revisited GYPSY: Now What?

"What did I do it for...?" Matt went back to see how GYPSY has changed since the reviews all came out. And the answer might surprise you...or maybe it won't. Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord HERE: https://discord.gg/WZQsq2vq.

1 h 1 min
Jan 9
Special Encore Episode: BROADWAY COMES OUT!

Special Encore Episode: BROADWAY COMES OUT!

The progressive and disruptive social movements of the 1960s and 70s had a huge impact on the Broadway Musical and were reflected back into the culture by them. These include the Civil Rights movement, Women’s Liberation, Black Power, and the Gay Liberation Movement.

27 mins
Jan 30
Episode 165: HELEN MORGAN — THE ORIGINAL TORCH SINGER & ZIEGFELD'S LAST STAR

Episode 165: HELEN MORGAN — THE ORIGINAL TORCH SINGER & ZIEGFELD'S LAST STAR

This week my, guest is Christopher T. Connelly, the author of the fascinating new book HELEN MORGAN — THE ORIGINAL TORCH SINGER AND ZIEGFELD'S LAST STAR.

42 mins
Feb 6
LIVE: BroadwayCon 2025 (w/ Grey Henson)

LIVE: BroadwayCon 2025 (w/ Grey Henson)

"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!!

56 mins
Feb 13
Ep374 - Eva Noblezada (from the vault)

Ep374 - Eva Noblezada (from the vault)

Originally aired as episode 198 on March 22, 2022. Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of eating disorders. At the age of 25, Eva Noblezada is a two time Tony Award nominee, a Grammy Award winner, and a WhatsOnStage Award winning actress and singer.

49 mins
Jan 21
Introducing Dracula the Podcastula

Introducing Dracula the Podcastula

What do you get when you cross Dracula with a podcast? Bite-sized episodes that will have you howling with laughter! Welcome to the official companion podcast for off-Broadway’s Dracula A Comedy of Terrors, now playing at New World Stages.

1 min
10/1/23
Ep373 - "Eureka Day" Opening Night with Jessica Hecht, Bill Irwin, Thomas Middleditch, Amber Gray, Chelsea Yakura-Kurtz, and more

Ep373 - "Eureka Day" Opening Night with Jessica Hecht, Bill Irwin, Thomas Middleditch, Amber Gray, Chelsea Yakura-Kurtz, and more

Interviews live from the opening night of Eureka Day, which took place on December 16th, 2024. The order of interviews is: Thomas Middleditch. Anna Shapiro. Amber Gray. Jonathan Spector. Chelsea Kurtz. Bill Irwin. Jessica Hecht.

47 mins
Jan 14
Ep375 - Bill Berloni: A Lifetime of Rescues, Roles and Rehearsals

Ep375 - Bill Berloni: A Lifetime of Rescues, Roles and Rehearsals

Bill Berloni has dedicated nearly five decades to bringing animals to life on stage and screen, all while championing rescue work and humane training practices.

50 mins
Jan 28
NYU Tisch (Act II) with Robert Hoyt

NYU Tisch (Act II) with Robert Hoyt

In this College Deep Dive Robert Hoyt the Director of Admissions & Recruitment for NYU Tisch Drama and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy chat about: Early decisions submission strategy. Fill out your FAFSA, even if you do not like you will qualify.

1 h 50 mins
Jan 15
#63 - Brad Weinstock

#63 - Brad Weinstock

Fresh off of Broadway's Aladdin, Brad Weinstock (Wicked, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Jersey Boys) sits down with David to share his love of the Disney world in this episode focused on friendship.

1 h 8 mins
Jan 13
Broadway 2024-2025 (So Far): Rankings and Tony Noms

Broadway 2024-2025 (So Far): Rankings and Tony Noms

"Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025...you're the same season." Matt recaps the Broadway season so far as well as some of his thoughts on productions this past year and what he's looking forward to in 2025. Plus Matt goes into what he'd personally nominate for Tony Awards!

1 h 54 mins
12/26/24
Ep19 - Whipping Self Care with Jacques

Ep19 - Whipping Self Care with Jacques

This week the two Alex's are joined by Jack Lepiarz aka Jaques Ze Whipper to chat about his time at the Tavern. Then Conner stops by for some very light hearted chat about kicking addictions and finding a therapist. It's wholesome!! Want to Adventure with us???

57 mins
Jan 22
Let's Tawk The Traitors Season 3 Premiere

Let's Tawk The Traitors Season 3 Premiere

We're back! Did you miss us?! Tommy, Anjelica and Phil dive right into the new season of The Traitors! Who are the standouts and who's the most annoying?

35 mins
Jan 13
Ep376 - Marjan Neshat: How Are YOU Doing Today?

Ep376 - Marjan Neshat: How Are YOU Doing Today?

Marjan Neshat is having a moment, making her Broadway debut in English the same night The Night Agent Season 2 premiered on Netflix. In this episode, she opens up about navigating cultural identity, language barriers, and the deep emotional connection she brings to her work.

48 mins
Feb 5
Annie 2: Miss Hannigan's Revenge

Annie 2: Miss Hannigan's Revenge

The idea of an Annie Part II had actually been floating around since 1982, while the original Annie was still on Broadway, and rather than a traditional sequel, the production was framed as a continuation of the original story, beginning six weeks after the events of Annie, with Miss Hannigan devising her revenge from prison.

34 mins
Jan 29
Episode 161: Fixing The Musical, Part 2

Episode 161: Fixing The Musical, Part 2

This is the second half of my recent conversation with author Doug Reside, whose fascinating new book is titled Fixing The Musical — How Technologies Shaped the Broadway Repertory.

50 mins
12/19/24
Let's Tawk I'm Gay

Let's Tawk I'm Gay

Tommy, Anjelica and Phil are joined by John to tawk The Traitors. Phil's friend group chat is infiltrated by Tommy and Anjelica.

33 mins
Jan 20
Cara Rose DiPietro (TikTok and CBS’ Elsbeth) on Embracing Imperfection and Reframing Confidence

Cara Rose DiPietro (TikTok and CBS’ Elsbeth) on Embracing Imperfection and Reframing Confidence

In this Artist Episode, Cara Rose DiPietro from TikTok and CBS’ Elsbeth chats with MTCA Direction Charlie Murphy about: Envisioning your ideal daily life in your college search. Choosing recovering. How social media can be a highlight reel.

1 h 24 mins
Jan 22
Let's Tawk Miss Negative

Let's Tawk Miss Negative

Tommy, Jel, Phil and John tawk the latest on The Traitors!

44 mins
Feb 2
Ep377 - Alexandra Socha: Life Beyond the Stage (and in the Bubble)

Ep377 - Alexandra Socha: Life Beyond the Stage (and in the Bubble)

From making her Broadway debut as a teenager in Spring Awakening to stepping into the iconic role of Glinda in Wicked, Alexandra Socha has experienced the highs, lows, and unexpected twists of a life in theater.

1 h 3 mins
Feb 11
#23 - The Giver

#23 - The Giver

The Giver is a great book. The movie is ... certainly a movie. And it is definitely giving something. It's giving BAD. Join us this week as we form a united front to give The Giver a piece of our mind, and explore this weird little moment in film history when every IP was trying to be the next Hunger Games.

1 h 5 mins
Jan 16
Ep20 - Superfight!!!

Ep20 - Superfight!!!

Mouth Pope! Butter Vecna!! The Actual Insane Clown Posse! This one gets wild as hell. Will is running a game for Alex, Maddie, Diego, and Cass in which we generate heroes and then debate about who would whip whose super butt. It's absurd and we all yell a bunch.

59 mins
Jan 29
The Spring 2025 Broadway Season Conversation with CONNOR & DYLAN MACDOWELL (Musicals Episode)

The Spring 2025 Broadway Season Conversation with CONNOR & DYLAN MACDOWELL (Musicals Episode)

In this episode, we sat down with Connor & Dylan MacDowell, Hosts of DRAMA. to dive into the spring 2025 Broadway season. We discuss a diverse lineup of musicals including Redwood, Operation Mincemeat, Buena Vista Social Club, Boop!

34 mins
Jan 17
#24 - Crash

#24 - Crash

It's time for CRASH! No, not that one, the bad one! A 2-hour movie about racism, one of the most persistent issues in our country and the world, with absolutely nothing to say about it! Travel back to 2004, compliment the smell of your own farts, send a prayer to George W.

1 h 5 mins
Jan 24
#25 Eraserhead

#25 Eraserhead

In heaven, everything is cheese! This week we dive into David Lynch's surreal classic Eraserhead: a tale of fearing fatherhood, women, sex and hating Philadelphia.

57 mins
Jan 31
Erika Strasburg (MTCA Wellness Coach) on how to find your Zhuzh and Sparkle

Erika Strasburg (MTCA Wellness Coach) on how to find your Zhuzh and Sparkle

In this Artist Exploration, Erika Strasburg (MTCA Wellness Coach) chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy on. Physical ways to put your audition nerves at ease. How to turn adrenaline into excitement. Ways to feel like yourself before walking into the room.

1 h 24 mins
Feb 5
Viterbo University with Rick Walters

Viterbo University with Rick Walters

In this College Deep Dive Rick Walters, the Executive Artistic Director for Viterbo University and Charlie Murphy, MTCA Director discuss: 🔴 Viterbo’s dedication to preparing their students for the business. 🔴 The experience of going to a smaller school.

1 h 4 mins
Jan 29
Season 2 is coming!

Season 2 is coming!

Season 2 of Closing Night is finally here—the theater history podcast that takes you behind the curtain to uncover stories about famous and forgotten Broadway show that closed too soon.

2 mins
Jan 28
Ep 18 - Goblin Errands #2 : How to Soothe a Burning Heart

Ep 18 - Goblin Errands #2 : How to Soothe a Burning Heart

The Westgate Mall Kenn is back in action! This time they face one of goblinkind’s greatest foes…indigestion!!! Can our old friends Blub (R. Alex Murray) and Snerick (RJ Christian) with the help of their new buddy Bill (Cassidy Sledge) find a way to soothe their savage tummies??

1 h 22 mins
Jan 15
BONUS - Frozen

BONUS - Frozen

Hey guys -- in late 2019 we tried to do a spin off series of MWC about Disney stuff. It became obvious after a few episodes that this just wasn't working and the series became defunct. The episodes are we longer available to the public -- so we're giving them to YOU NOW!

50 mins
Jan 27
Episode 162: GEORGE M COHAN and the BROADWAY STAGE

Episode 162: GEORGE M COHAN and the BROADWAY STAGE

My guest today is author Elizabeth T. Craft, whose terrific new book, Yankee Doodle Dandy — George M. Cohan and the Broadway Stage, is the first book about Cohan in fifty years.

44 mins
Jan 9
The Spring 2025 Broadway Season Conversation with CONNOR & DYLAN MACDOWELL (Plays Episode)

The Spring 2025 Broadway Season Conversation with CONNOR & DYLAN MACDOWELL (Plays Episode)

In this episode, we sat down with Connor & Dylan MacDowell, Hosts of DRAMA. to dive into the spring 2025 Broadway season. We discuss a diverse lineup of plays including English, Othello, Purpose, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Good Night, and Good Luck, John Procter Is The Villain, and Stranger Things: The First Shadow.

26 mins
Jan 15
Happy Hour #106: On Wednesdays we Podcast Pink - ‘Mean Girls’

Happy Hour #106: On Wednesdays we Podcast Pink - ‘Mean Girls’

Get in, losers. We’re talking about Mean Girls. From it’s earliest self-help origins all the way through to todays “the-trailer-didn’t-say-it-was-a-musical” movie, Jimi and Tommy contemplate the traps of adaptations, memes from old movies, the Jimmy (and Jimi) awards, and Tina Fey’s (literall) love letter to high school theatre.

1 h 48 mins
3/29/24
BONUS: Bridgerton, Christian Hamilton, and Copyright (feat. Emily Clark)

BONUS: Bridgerton, Christian Hamilton, and Copyright (feat. Emily Clark)

Jess sits down with Emily Clark to talk about IP's and Musical theatre, with a focus on the Bridgerton controversy and the Christian Hamilton Lawsuit.

32 mins
Jan 20
#26 - Team Fortress 2

#26 - Team Fortress 2

A shoot 'em up game? What's there to talk about?? More than you might think! This week we dive into Team Fortress 2. Explore the games, comics, lore, TV pilot, fanbase, and more. Get the kind of expertise that only comes from Andrew having put 6,600 hours into it (that would almost be a 6-digit salary at minimum wage)!

52 mins
Feb 7
Episode 166: HELEN MORGAN, part 2.

Episode 166: HELEN MORGAN, part 2.

My guest again this week is Christopher S. Connelly, author of the fascinating new book. HELEN MORGAN — THE ORIGINAL TORCH SINGER AND ZIEGFELD'S LAST STAR.

33 mins
Feb 13
42ND STREET with Karen Prunzik

42ND STREET with Karen Prunzik

"Come and meet those dancing feet!" Why? Because those feet have been through a lot! Karen Prunzik originated the role of "Anytime Annie" in one of Broadway's biggest hits 42ND STREET.

1 h 17 mins
11/25/24
BONUS: What Happened At Broadwaycon!

BONUS: What Happened At Broadwaycon!

Join Jesse McAnally, Andrew DeWolf, Elizabeth Esten, and Brianna Jones as they talk about all the adventures they went on in the Big Apple! From Broadway Shows to theft accusations we talk about it all! Come join the fun! Our WEBSITE.

49 mins
Jan 13
Ep21 - Building the Tavern with David Carpenter

Ep21 - Building the Tavern with David Carpenter

This week we sit down with the producer of the Twenty Sided Tavern, David Carpenter, to learn about what it took to put this show together and what it takes to keep it running. Want to Adventure with us??? Get Tickets to the Show Here! Join the Discord!

45 mins
Feb 5
62. "We're Off to See The Movie!" (with Quincy & Kevin)

62. "We're Off to See The Movie!" (with Quincy & Kevin)

Thanks to some amazing folks at NBC Universal, the SentMen had an unbelievable opportunity to see the Wicked movie ahead of tickets going on sale. Naturally, we have a LOT to say.

34 mins
10/9/24
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD with Erica Halverson and Daniel Pelzig

A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD with Erica Halverson and Daniel Pelzig

We're celebrating the end of the year this week with the musical A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD. And just like the musical itself, this week's episode is filled with much more than you'd expect: A salute to the Midwest musical theatre contributions that made this groundbreaking show possible?

1 h 9 mins
12/31/24
Dracula, a Comedy of Terrors:  The complete radio play

Dracula, a Comedy of Terrors: The complete radio play

Along the treacherous Borgo Pass In the mountains of Transylvania, a meek English real estate agent is on a harrowing journey to meet a new and mysterious client...who also just happens to be the most terrifying and ferocious monster the world has ever known.

1 h 18 mins
5/29/20
S10 Ep1: Sarah O'Connor & Laura Pick

S10 Ep1: Sarah O'Connor & Laura Pick

Changed, For Good. Direct from backstage in Dublin on the current stop of their UK and Ireland Tour, the Wonderful Witches of Oz on their remarkable journey with the smash-hit musical, learning to love themselves fully and why self-acceptance isn't always an easy journey.

46 mins
9/20/24
Ep30 - Sara Gettelfinger - The Humbled Part

Ep30 - Sara Gettelfinger - The Humbled Part

Sara Gettelfinger (Water For Elephants) shares the harrowing story of an addiction that brought her to her knees and interrupted a highly successful career on Broadway. After a decade of struggle and recovery, she has returned to performing with a new perspective and hard-earned wisdom that is an invaluable lesson to us all.

48 mins
12/18/24
ANNIE (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis

ANNIE (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis

In this episode, we take you backstage to the Theater at Madison Square Garden for a fresh look at the classic musical "Annie," starring Whoopi Goldberg. We dive into this touring production, exploring how the show's timeless themes of hope and family resonate in today's world.

37 mins
Jan 13
THE LAST FIVE YEARS with Grace Yurchuk

THE LAST FIVE YEARS with Grace Yurchuk

Are you "Team Cathy" or "Team Jamie?" Exploring the arc of a five-year relationship from beginning to end (or end to beginning?) is no small feat, and this week we do it thanks to Jason Robert Brown's THE LAST FIVE YEARS.

1 h 18 mins
10/27/24
Ep1 - Welcome to the Tavern!

Ep1 - Welcome to the Tavern!

Ale! and Well Met, Adventurers!! Welcome to the official podcast of the Off-Broadway sensation Dungeons and Dragons The Twenty Sided Tavern. Our show is a live interactive TTRPG, where the audience controls the action on stage.

46 mins
9/20/24
SHOW/BOAT: A RIVER (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis

SHOW/BOAT: A RIVER (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis

In this episode, Jeff and Richie dive into the off-Broadway production of "Show/Boat: A River" at NYU Skirball, a bold reimagining of the classic musical "Show Boat." We explore how Target Margin Theatre and director David Herskovitz tackle the challenges of adapting this iconic piece for modern audiences.

31 mins
Jan 31
Rent #1: Creator Jonathan Larson, Early Days

Rent #1: Creator Jonathan Larson, Early Days

Listen in on this never before heard, very candid interview with Rent creator Jonathan Larson’s father, Allan Larson, and Jonathan’s sister, Julie Larson, as they share stories about Jonathan’s early passion for musical theatre, his extraordinary early musical gifts, and Jonathan’s deep desire to make musical theater relevant again for a whole new generation.

37 mins
5/15/24
Welcome to the Rock! - Episode 1

Welcome to the Rock! - Episode 1

Welcome to the podcast series, “Welcome to the Rock!” A behind the curtain of the musical hit Come From Away. Listen to the incredible real-life story of the passengers from all over the world that were grounded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland in the wake of the events of 9/11.

29 mins
11/27/19
So. Let's Talk WICKED (PART 1) w/ Joel Guerrero-Sparks

So. Let's Talk WICKED (PART 1) w/ Joel Guerrero-Sparks

"It just says 'Road' to me..." I don't know if you heard...but the WICKED movie came out! And after much discussion on the Discord Channel, Matt has agreed to cover it. But not without his trusty friend: Joel Guerrero-Sparks!

2 h 3 mins
12/2/24
MYSTIC PIZZA (Paper Mill Playhouse) - A Post Show Analysis

MYSTIC PIZZA (Paper Mill Playhouse) - A Post Show Analysis

In this episode, we slice into the premiere of "Mystic Pizza" at Paper Mill Playhouse, the musical adaptation of the beloved 1988 film. We knead through the dough of this jukebox musical, exploring how it serves up 80s nostalgia with a side of cheesy romance.

27 mins
Feb 7
#2 - Kristin Chenoweth & Ilana Levine

#2 - Kristin Chenoweth & Ilana Levine

Originally aired LIVE on YouTube on April 15, 2020, enjoy this conversation with real life besties Kristin Chenoweth and Ilana Levine. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Produced by John Zeitoun and Alan Seales.

58 mins
2/13/24
S. 3, Ep. 9: Cathedral by Raymond Carver

S. 3, Ep. 9: Cathedral by Raymond Carver

Connecticut, 1983: In a strained marriage, a narrow-minded, prejudiced man- and his wife- host the wife’s former coworker for the night. Their guest is a blind man, and that’s the last person in the world this man wants to host...

42 mins
2/19/24
#280 - Six the Musical

#280 - Six the Musical

"Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived!" Grab your history books and girl pop albums because this week we're diving into the West End/Broadway sensation "Six the Musical." This has been a long time coming and you won't believe our wild takes!

1 h 15 mins
1/18/24
THE PROM with Chad Beguelin

THE PROM with Chad Beguelin

THE PROM is an original musical that very much connected with audiences when it first premiered on Broadway in 2018. It features great characters, clever dialogue, and energetic songs. But those things don't write themselves, do they?!

1 h 5 mins
10/13/24
NINE w/ Kevin Duda

NINE w/ Kevin Duda

"Be Italian..." The music...the fashion...the women...the plot...? We're talking NINE! Kevin Duda (BOOK OF MORMON, BEAUTIFUL) returns after a long absence to discuss with Matt all things Maury Yeston, Tommy Tune and Anita Morris.

3 h 33 mins
12/20/24
THE ANTIQUITIES (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis

THE ANTIQUITIES (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis

In this episode, Jeff and Richie take you on a journey through time and technology with their conversation of "The Antiquities," the thought-provoking Off-Broadway production currently playing at Playwrights Horizons in collaboration with Vineyard Theatre and Goodman Theatre.

29 mins
Feb 5
How Joy Woods Became a "Gypsy" Superfan

How Joy Woods Became a "Gypsy" Superfan

Woods, a rising star of the New York stage, never thought much about "Gypsy" because she never thought there'd be a role for her in the landmark 1959 musical. Now she's appearing opposite Audra McDonald in the new Broadway revival — and finding ways to make the role of Louise her own.

31 mins
12/24/24
GYPSY with Alison Fraser

GYPSY with Alison Fraser

"Here she is boys! Here she is world! Here's... one of the best written musicals of all time!" GYPSY is part of Jeff's top three, and we have a top tier guest this week to celebrate it.

1 h 6 mins
9/22/24
ANYONE CAN WHISTLE with Mike Meaney

ANYONE CAN WHISTLE with Mike Meaney

In 1964, Carol was bringing down the house as Dolly, Barbra was blowing the roof off as Fanny, and for 9 performances only, Angela Lansbury belted out Sondheim as Cora Hoover Hooper in ANYONE CAN WHISTLE.

1 h 6 mins
12/22/24
S10 Ep3: Patti LuPone

S10 Ep3: Patti LuPone

The three-time Tony winner and undisputed icon of the theatrical world reflects on a career like no other. From her legendary roles in Evita, Sunset and Les Misérables to her dislike of riffing, love for her late friend Stephen Sondheim and being a proud groupie.

48 mins
Feb 11
18. At Long, Long Last (with Stephanie J. Block)

18. At Long, Long Last (with Stephanie J. Block)

Quincy and Kevin are joined by Wicked’s very first Elphaba, Tony Award winner Stephanie J. Block. She takes the pair through her journey with Wicked: from sharing a piano bench with Stephen Schwartz to almost making her West End debut as an emergency replacement.

1 h 41 mins
3/22/21
Matt Reviews: SUNSET BOULEVARD, OUR TOWN & THE ROOMMATE

Matt Reviews: SUNSET BOULEVARD, OUR TOWN & THE ROOMMATE

"Silent music starts to play..." Matt saw 3 Broadway shows. And even though it's late, he's gonna talk about them. YOURS, TRULY fundraiser: https://www.millironstudios.com/yours-truly. Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/VQWSrW5b.

1 h 8 mins
10/16/24
Florida State University Act II with Lauren Haughton Gillis

Florida State University Act II with Lauren Haughton Gillis

In this College Deep Dive, Lauren Haughton, BFA Director at FSU and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy Discuss: 🔴FSU’s strong dance focus. 🔴The importance of research and preparation. 🔴The intersection of community and professionalism.

1 h 11 mins
Feb 12
Ep372 - Ethan Slater: From Bikini Bottom to Shiz University

Ep372 - Ethan Slater: From Bikini Bottom to Shiz University

Ethan Slater returns to the podcast, and what a journey he’s had since his last visit! Best known for his Tony-nominated performance as SpongeBob in SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, Ethan has since showcased his versatility in the Spamalot revival and in the much-anticipated Wicked films, where he portrays the endearing yet conflicted Boq.

47 mins
Jan 7
Thrill Maker- A Conversation with Stephen Dolginoff and Peter Filichia

Thrill Maker- A Conversation with Stephen Dolginoff and Peter Filichia

In Episode 19, Mark and David return from the holidays, kicking off the year with Stephen Dolginoff and his book Thrill Maker: The Story of My Musical 'Thrill Me' alongside moderator Peter Filichia.

1 h 1 min
Jan 14
BONUS - Return to Oz

BONUS - Return to Oz

Hey guys -- in late 2019 we tried to do a spin off series of MWC about Disney stuff. It became obvious after a few episodes that this just wasn't working and the series became defunct. The episodes are we longer available to the public -- so we're giving them to YOU NOW!

54 mins
Feb 10
Matt Reviews: ELF, TAMMY FAYE, SWEPT AWAY & DEATH BECOMES HER

Matt Reviews: ELF, TAMMY FAYE, SWEPT AWAY & DEATH BECOMES HER

"Enjoy...the ground." Matt did a reading of his play, then immediately went and saw some shows! He also reads some new reviews of the podcast and discusses when it's appropriate to give people feedback on their work. REVIEW TIME STAMPS (depending on commercial length): Elf: 10:10.

1 h 23 mins
11/24/24
BONUS: The Wicked Movie Conspiracy!

BONUS: The Wicked Movie Conspiracy!

In this extra special bonus episode, Jess posits a conspiracy theory about the upcoming Wicked Movie, and what the recent announcements could mean as well.

33 mins
4/24/23
NEWSIES with Dillon Klena

NEWSIES with Dillon Klena

Send out the call! We're not on strike, but we are covering the biggest hit to start out as a bigger flop (not a bad word). NEWSIES meant a lot to those of us who grew up in the 90s and, thanks to the stage adaptation that fouette'd all over Broadway in 2012, it will continue to mean a lot to future generations.

1 h 23 mins
7/14/24
Episode I: The Mysterious Case of Split Valley Episode 1 Presented by Columbia Public Radio

Episode I: The Mysterious Case of Split Valley Episode 1 Presented by Columbia Public Radio

“What do you think it is? Some kind of symbol?” Adam Kleinhoffer, journalist and podcaster for Columbia Public Radio, receives a mysterious postcard beckoning him to Split Valley, the second-smallest town in New York State. · Paul Guyet as Soothing Male Voice.

12 mins
6/29/21
#98 We Will Rock You

#98 We Will Rock You

This week Jess & Andrew will be covering the Queen jukebox musical, "We Will Rock You" Donate to Black Lives Matter here. Social Media: Our WEBSITE. Musicals with Cheese on Twitter. Jess on Twitter. Andrew on Twitter. Musicals W/ Cheese on Instagram.

51 mins
7/16/20
Chapter 1: From Page to Stage

Chapter 1: From Page to Stage

In 1988 the Royal Shakespeare Company teamed up with the creators of Fame to turn Stephen King's horror novel ‘Carrie’ into a musical. The result was one of Broadway's most infamous disasters. For fans Holly and Chris, an obsession was born.

46 mins
1/27/21
GYPSY (2024 Broadway Revival) - A Post Show Analysis

GYPSY (2024 Broadway Revival) - A Post Show Analysis

In this episode, we take center stage with the 2024 Broadway revival of "Gypsy," starring the incomparable Audra McDonald at the Majestic Theater.

32 mins
12/20/24
A Conversation with Shaina Taub and Ato Blankson-Wood

A Conversation with Shaina Taub and Ato Blankson-Wood

In Episode 21, Mark-Eugene and David celebrate both their milestone 21st episode and the brilliance of Shaina Taub’s As You Like It and Twelfth Night. They welcome an incredible lineup of guests, including Obie Award-winning, Emmy-nominated songwriter, and two-time Tony winner Shaina Taub, alongside Tony-nominated moderator Ato Blankson-Wood.

1 h 6 mins
Feb 4
Episode One: From Transylvania with Love

Episode One: From Transylvania with Love

When Jonathan Harker travels to Romania for a real estate deal, he inadvertently lures the extraordinarily attractive, wealthy, and immortal Count Dracula back to England in pursuit of his own fiancé, Lucy Westfeldt. Episode 1 cast: Christopher Sieber as Count Dracula.

22 mins
5/1/20
Ep13 - Gavin Creel - The Shame Part

Ep13 - Gavin Creel - The Shame Part

Gavin Creel is a Tony winner and all-around Broadway royalty, but he is not immune to a history of shame and self-doubt. Bobby and Gavin share a common story of growing up gay and being rejected by a culture that led to patterns of self-rejection that they both still navigate, while also sharing how they've healed through self-acceptance and community.

51 mins
7/17/24
Ep21 - Goblin Errands #3: Back Room Pet Store Raves

Ep21 - Goblin Errands #3: Back Room Pet Store Raves

Welcome back to Westgate! The Burning Elf Festival has moved into the parking lot, but that won't stop our three newest Goblins from trying to find their friend a sensible turtle neck. Er...the neck of a turtle? Eh. They'll figure it out.

1 h 9 mins
Feb 12
Episode 3 - Mike Ross and Dylan MarcAurele: Lewis Loves Clark

Episode 3 - Mike Ross and Dylan MarcAurele: Lewis Loves Clark

This episode features a conversation with Mike Ross and Dylan MarcAurele about their new musical, Lewis Loves Clark. Lewis Loves Clark is a funny, fast-paced epic about the famous Corps of Discovery expedition.

41 mins
Jan 14
Chapter 2: Make it like Greece!

Chapter 2: Make it like Greece!

Holly and Chris’s dreams come true as they chat with members of the original cast of Carrie the Musical over wine, including Charlotte D’Amboise (Chris), Sally Ann Triplett (Sue) and legendary OG Carrie White herself, Linzi Hateley, not to mention several members of the half-British, half-American ensemble and crew.

1 h 6 mins
1/27/21
Matt Reviews CULT OF LOVE and EUREKA DAY

Matt Reviews CULT OF LOVE and EUREKA DAY

"She's very open minded. We met her at Burning Man..." Matt saw CULT OF LOVE and EUREKA DAY and has now seen EVERY production of the 2024-2025 season so far! Matt talks about how both shows are quite alike and what they can also learn from each other.

48 mins
12/23/24
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In their very first episode, Matt and John discuss the recent production of "Assassins" at City Center, dissect a controversial review of Donna Murphy in "Hello Dolly," and discover a foot fetishist who's posting audition breakdowns online.

55 mins
7/17/17
1. GAY SUMMER CAMP

1. GAY SUMMER CAMP

We are introduced to the two oldest LGBT communities in the US -- Cherry Grove and The Fire Island Pines. Our cast of characters describe their Fire Island origin stories and we quickly see how what plays out here is like "gay adult sleep-away camp." We also observe how racial and socio-economic pressures are felt on the island.

49 mins
7/6/23
Matt Reviews: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, A WONDERFUL WORLD & MCNEAL

Matt Reviews: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, A WONDERFUL WORLD & MCNEAL

Matt saw some shows! And read some of your reviews! Matt talks about seeing MAYBE HAPPY ENDING from two different angles, the MEMENTO-ness of MCNEAL and the Tony winning musical that A WONDERFUL WORLD could learn from. Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here!

1 h 19 mins
11/13/24
Schmigadoon! the Musical Cast & Crew Share Kindness Tips & Backstage Joy

Schmigadoon! the Musical Cast & Crew Share Kindness Tips & Backstage Joy

Corn Puddin! Step inside Schmigadoon! the musical's NYC rehearsals for the Kennedy Center world premiere (running January 31–February 9, 2024) with The Art of Kindness.

25 mins
Jan 23
Twits In Love, Chapter 1 - I Am Awakened

Twits In Love, Chapter 1 - I Am Awakened

Cyril Chippington-Smythe awakes from a drunken stupor to discover that he may be engaged to the horrifying Alice Witherspoon, whom his best friend, Binky has been in love with for years. He appeals to his steam-powered valet, Bentley, to devise a plan to shift Alice's affections from himself to Binky.

25 mins
12/7/21
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis

In this episode, we take you on a journey through the innovative new Broadway musical MAYBE HAPPY ENDING at the Belasco Theatre. This refreshing addition to the Great White Way features two robots exploring the depths of love and connection.

29 mins
11/18/24
Material That is Right For You

Material That is Right For You

Finding material that aligns with an actor's personality, type, and. career goals requires both introspection and active research. The right monologues, scripts, or plays can showcase their unique talents while also catering to the.

21 mins
Jan 16
S10 Ep2: Mason Alexander Park

S10 Ep2: Mason Alexander Park

Jamie Lloyd's leading star on a double dose of Shakespeare alongside legends including Sigourney Weaver, Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell and why nothing feels as beautifully intimate as standing on stage at Drury Lane.

34 mins
Feb 7
50. “Janis Is Very Elphaba Coded” (with Mary Kate Morrissey)

50. “Janis Is Very Elphaba Coded” (with Mary Kate Morrissey)

This week, the boys are chatting with Broadway’s current Elphaba standby Mary Kate Morrissey about seeing Shoshana Bean and Megan Hilty in the show as a kid, singing for Julia Murney in college and her absolutely wild audition for Mean Girls.

1 h 1 min
8/18/23
DEAR EVAN HANSEN with Robert Bannon

DEAR EVAN HANSEN with Robert Bannon

Coming in at a healthy 1 hour and 40 minutes, this match, I mean episode, on DEAR EVAN HANSEN explores it all. In one corner, a podcast host fighting for empathy. In another, a podcast host fighting for justice. Who will win?!

1 h 41 mins
11/12/23
S4 EP14 I Can't Say No with Ali Stroker

S4 EP14 I Can't Say No with Ali Stroker

You'll love this episode with Ali Stroker, someone who really hasn’t let anything stop her. Even though no one in a wheelchair had ever been nominated for a Tony award, or even been on Broadway, she still let herself dream!

43 mins
10/8/24
#101 Standing By for the Bubble with Jennafer Newberry

#101 Standing By for the Bubble with Jennafer Newberry

U Guys, my next guest on the pod is the delightful and talented Glinda Standby in the Broadway smash hit Wicked, Jennafer Newberry! In this episode, Jennafer shares about her amazing journey from performing in the ensemble and understudying the role of Glinda on the National Tour, to assuming the role full-time, to joining the Broadway company as the Glinda Standby.

58 mins
Jan 20
Branagh, Sondheim and Fiennes, All Under One Roof

Branagh, Sondheim and Fiennes, All Under One Roof

The Shed, a relatively new multidisciplinary arts institution in Manhattan, has already made a habit of presenting buzzy theater productions — including the current, sold-run of "King Lear" starring Kenneth Branagh.

34 mins
12/10/24
40. Screaming Into Pillows (with Alli Mauzey)

40. Screaming Into Pillows (with Alli Mauzey)

Is she a No One Mourns the Wicked Glinda, a Popular Glinda or a Thank Goodness Glinda? This week, Quincy and Kevin were joined by Alli Mauzey to chat about auditioning for Wicked in a church, her physical comedy skills and why she’ll always feel like a soprano at heart.

57 mins
12/16/22
Sunset Boulevard #1: Andrew Lloyd Webber - Part 1

Sunset Boulevard #1: Andrew Lloyd Webber - Part 1

Did you know Andrew Lloyd Webber was not the first famous composer to consider turning Sunset Boulevard into a musical?

21 mins
4/8/24
Megan Hilty & Jennifer Simard: Death Becomes Them

Megan Hilty & Jennifer Simard: Death Becomes Them

The stars of the new Broadway musical adaptation of "Death Becomes Her" talk comic timing, macabre special effects, and why Hilty always knew "Death Becomes Her" would make a great musical.

28 mins
11/12/24
Uncharted Territory with Estelle Parsons and Abbie Britton

Uncharted Territory with Estelle Parsons and Abbie Britton

Mark-Eugene and David mark their twentieth episode with a special celebration! Joining them are Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons and Abbie Britton, MA, for an inspiring conversation about Estelle's book Uncharted Territory: Life Lessons from the Theatre.

1 h 1 min
Jan 17
Rick Edinger on Carnegie Mellon University

Rick Edinger on Carnegie Mellon University

In this College Deep Dive, Rick Edinger the Associate Professor of Music Theater and the Area Chair of Acting and Music Theater at Carnegie Mellon University and Charlie Murphy, the Director of MTCA discuss: How CMU has evolved under new leadership.

1 h 20 mins
10/2/24
Wicked Movie Director Jon M. Chu Makes Movie Magic with Kindness

Wicked Movie Director Jon M. Chu Makes Movie Magic with Kindness

Wicked movie director Jon M. Chu joins The Art of Kindness podcast with Robert Peterpaul to discuss being a kind leader on set, acts of kindness from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, his spellbinding memoir Viewfinder and more.

1 h 5 mins
12/9/24
SENSORIES by Sam Heyman

SENSORIES by Sam Heyman

SENSORIES by Sam Heyman. The Institute of Subconscious Progress is dedicated to helping members of the public gain access to their subconscious mind through the use of sensory memories, or what the Institute refers to as 'sensories.' One member of the public, Helen Jasper, has signed the proper paperwork to be a participant in the Institute's latest experiment.

41 mins
Jan 28
Sutton Foster Gets Unhinged

Sutton Foster Gets Unhinged

Talking with Tony-winning Broadway star, who says she’s playing “an unhinged version of myself” in the new Broadway revival of “Once Upon a Mattress.”

28 mins
8/6/24
Work Begets Work

Work Begets Work

There is a quote that actors use which I believe is true. The phrase is, "work begets work", meaning that actors seem to grow their success. when they are acting. I’ll elaborate, the psychology of this phrase and how. actors can adapt and cultivate this quote in their careers.

19 mins
Jan 30
Episode VII: Chase

Episode VII: Chase

“You are closer than you think.” Back to that night at the Icarus Motel, Adam goes in hot pursuit of a mysterious car. · Susannah Jones as Soothing Female Voice. · Matthew Cohn as Adam Kleinhoffer. · Written by Caroline V. McGraw. · Directed by Eddie Prunoske.

6 mins
7/27/21
High School Musical Star Corbin Bleu Makes Kindness the Status Quo (feat. surprise special guest!)

High School Musical Star Corbin Bleu Makes Kindness the Status Quo (feat. surprise special guest!)

High School Musical icon Corbin Bleu joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss navigating the industry with kindness from tv sets to Broadway stages. The performer gets a starry surprise (spoiler alert) from his DCOM co-star and friend Lucas Grabeel.

1 h 21 mins
Feb 3
#64 - Donna Murphy, the Witch at the Delacorte and Original Auditionee

#64 - Donna Murphy, the Witch at the Delacorte and Original Auditionee

Donna Murphy charts her decades long journey with the seminal show and finally sets the record straight on the rumor she recored Meryl Streep's vocals for the film. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods.

1 h 54 mins
8/7/24
SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS with Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, Beth Leavel, and MORE!

SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS with Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, Beth Leavel, and MORE!

Sarah is living out her theatre kid dreams and finally met her number one favorite Broadway icon, Miss Bernadette Peters! To add to that, she also interviewed the cast and creatives for Sondheim's Old Friends. Sarah is a huge Sondheim fan, so this was quite a delight!

52 mins
Jan 27
Jennifer Tepper Explores Women Writing Musicals and the Legacy That History Books Left Out

Jennifer Tepper Explores Women Writing Musicals and the Legacy That History Books Left Out

In this special video podcast combo between Why I’ll Never Make It and Closing Night, I’m joined by theater historian and author Jennifer Ashley Tepper, who has written a truly remarkable book - Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy That the History Books Left Out.

49 mins
12/11/24
#1 - Aladdin from Screen to Stage

#1 - Aladdin from Screen to Stage

Ever wondered how a beloved Disney movie is transformed into a dazzling musical phenomenon? Find out in this first episode on the unlikely journey of ALADDIN to Broadway. Prepare to be surprised as we reveal the challenges that nearly derailed the entire production.

39 mins
7/15/24
Justin Lee Miller (Interlochen Arts Academy) on Performing Arts High Schools

Justin Lee Miller (Interlochen Arts Academy) on Performing Arts High Schools

In this artist exploration In this artist exploration, Justin Lee Miller from Interlochen Art Academy and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss: 🔴 Interlochen’s expert faculty. 🔴The different artistic paths in the academy. 🔴Interlochen’s gap year program.

1 h 9 mins
Jan 8
Ep371 - 2024 Wrap up with Alan Seales and Sarah Goodman (and a little Jackie Burns)

Ep371 - 2024 Wrap up with Alan Seales and Sarah Goodman (and a little Jackie Burns)

Welp, we've finally made it to the end of 2024. This year was full of changes, ups, downs, and some overall just weird behavior across the board. But hey, we got some amazing shows out of the new 2024-2025 season, and fortunately between the two of us, guest host Sarah Goodman (from the GOOD SHOW Podcast) and I were able to see a lot of them!

49 mins
12/31/24
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with Glenn Rosenblum

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with Glenn Rosenblum

On our very first full length episode, Jeff discusses his favorite (feminist) musical from 1964 with guest Glenn Rosenblum, finally gives Fruma Sarah the attention she deserves, and explores how FIDDLER ON THE ROOF became the Jewish musical that every culture has adopted as its own.

1 h 21 mins
11/24/19
Rent Bonus: Adam Pascal

Rent Bonus: Adam Pascal

Original star of Rent, Adam Pascal, joins host Michael Riedel live at Sardi's for this special bonus episode.

15 mins
8/20/24
60. The Authenticity of Elphaba (with Laurel Harris)

60. The Authenticity of Elphaba (with Laurel Harris)

This week, the boys are chatting with an Elpha-vita for the AGES: Laurel Harris, who was kind enough to call up the boys between shows at the Gersh'! Together, they talk about Laurel's first time seeing the show from the balcony, bringing more of herself to the role each time she returns, and what keeps people coming back to Wicked.

58 mins
9/1/24
Episode II: Tooth

Episode II: Tooth

“What’s the worst thing that ever happened to you?” Melanie Lavin, Adam’s assistant, left alone, goes searching for clues in the woods. · Paul Guyet as Soothing Male Voice. · Meg MacCary as Laura. · Keilly McQuail as Melanie Lavin. · Michelle Beck as Steph.

12 mins
6/29/21
Marriage Union

Marriage Union

Joining a performers' union, such as SAG-AFTRA. (Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) or. Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), is a pivotal decision for any actor. It’s. like a marriage.

18 mins
Feb 6
25. The Reason Why-y-y-y (with Jessica Vosk)

25. The Reason Why-y-y-y (with Jessica Vosk)

Not a day goes by when someone doesn’t ask us when we’re gonna have Jessica Vosk on the pod. Well, today’s the day! In this amazing conversation, Ms. Vosk tells us about the special relationship she has with her ENT, being a bit of a rebel inside a machine like Wicked, and whether or not the score was as easy for her as it sounded.

1 h 12 mins
10/7/21
Dancin: Revisiting Our Interview with Wayne Cilento

Dancin: Revisiting Our Interview with Wayne Cilento

Friends, you need to go see Dancin! It is one of the best musicals on Broadway and is true brilliance. To celebrate its opening, we are sharing our 2019 interview with director/choreographer of Dancin, Wayne Cilento! Dancin Tickets HERE.

1 h 10 mins
3/20/23
PASSION w/ Ali Gordon

PASSION w/ Ali Gordon

"I wish I could forget you..." Podmother Ali Gordon is back to talk about one of the most divisive shows from a divisive artist: PASSION. Matt and Ali talk about the difference between love and passion, the drag queen elements of Fosca, and why a show shouldn't have to tell you what it's saying.

3 h 8 mins
11/28/24
Ep2 - Cryptids, Magical Pastry, and Full Frontal Goblins

Ep2 - Cryptids, Magical Pastry, and Full Frontal Goblins

This week we've got Diego F. Salinas, Madelyn Murphy, and R. Alex Murray chatting about their personal non RPG nerdery. Turns out that's mostly baking and cults. Tune in for discussion on the magic you can actually bake into a pie, everyone's Dungeons & Dragons origin story, and some real crunchy discussion about playing Warriors vs.

52 mins
9/26/24
Episode 1 - George M. Cohan & The Immigrants That Invented Broadway

Episode 1 - George M. Cohan & The Immigrants That Invented Broadway

In this episode, host David Armstrong, along with special guest, Albert Evans, begin to tell the amazing story of how Immigrants, Jews, Queers, and African-Americans invented America's signature art form -- the Broadway Musical.

26 mins
4/29/20
Ale! And Well Met! - Podcast Trailer

Ale! And Well Met! - Podcast Trailer

Ale! And Well met, Adventurers! Welcome to the official podcast of Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty Sided Tavern. Now, through the magic of your favorite podcast app, you can hang out backstage with the cast and special guests while we talk about D&D, and nerdery in general.

2 mins
9/19/24
Ep198 - Chuck & Mickey Lubeck, Swings on US National Tour 4

Ep198 - Chuck & Mickey Lubeck, Swings on US National Tour 4

"If we went on together, they would announce that the ‘Flying Lubecks’ were on." This episode features Chuck and Mickey Lubeck who were swings and dance captains on the US National Tour 4 of CATS for many years.

41 mins
Jan 14
NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 with Act of Faith

NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 with Act of Faith

If two's company and three's a crowd, then what's four? A party? Well then that's what we've got this week, and the party's theme is the musical NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812.

1 h 18 mins
11/27/23
Chapter 3: Stratford: Doesn't anybody ever get it right?

Chapter 3: Stratford: Doesn't anybody ever get it right?

Rehearsals for Carrie the Musical continue in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. But as the show hurtles towards its opening night, the cast soon feel like they’re working on two very different shows, and the frustration of the writing team grows as they’re cut out of the creative process.

1 h 8 mins
2/3/21
Tony-Winner Rachel Bay Jones (Georgie & Mandy, Dear Evan Hansen): Acts of Kindness So Big/ So Small

Tony-Winner Rachel Bay Jones (Georgie & Mandy, Dear Evan Hansen): Acts of Kindness So Big/ So Small

Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award-winning performer Rachel Bay Jones joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss how her career from Broadway (Dear Evan Hansen) to television (Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage) has been fueled by kindness and so much more.

1 h 7 mins
Feb 10
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST with Kim Huber

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST with Kim Huber

It's a tale as old as "dressing like merchandise from Bed Bath & Beyond." This week we're looking at the blockbuster musical BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a show that changed Broadway (to steal a line from another musical megahit with a strong female protagonist) "for good." Original cast member Kim Huber (SUNSET BOULEVARD, MARIE CHRISTINE) joins us to provide context, insight, and hilarious anecdotes to a show that rightfully deserves all three.

1 h 28 mins
1/22/24
30. The Last Elphaba Standing (with Carla Stickler)

30. The Last Elphaba Standing (with Carla Stickler)

Oz’s favorite team is back with a new batch of episodes and we’re kicking off our new era with the talk of the town: Carla Stickler! You’ll hear about Carla’s first time seeing the show, her absolutely wild Elphaba debut story and why she’s just used to doing the show under unbelievable circumstances.

1 h 6 mins
3/4/22
2. CHERRY GROVE

2. CHERRY GROVE

We explore how Cherry Grove became the birthplace of Drag and Disco, contrast the quaint cottages to the Pines’ mansions, landmark venues of The Ice Palace and The Monster and the queer female population. Follow @jessxnyc on IG for everything Finding Fire Island!

45 mins
7/6/23
PARADE w/ Jonathan Chisolm

PARADE w/ Jonathan Chisolm

"All the wasted time..." The sadness, the drama, the MUSIC! It's PARADE! Friend and listener Jonathan Chisolm stops by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the sad, yet moving Tony-winning musical. The two also discuss the downside of grandeur, the allure of obtuseness and Carolee Carmello's belt.

2 h 5 mins
7/7/22
5. THE INVASION

5. THE INVASION

We experience the very first Invasion of the Pines in 1976 as told by its leader, “Panzi,” and how the annual July 4th event evolved over the years. We go deeper on the history and evolution of Drag in Cherry Grove and New York City via Lady Bunny’s Wigstock and Drag Race.

44 mins
7/27/23
4. TEA

4. TEA

We focus on the legendary parties Fire Island is known for, beginning with the history of The Tea Dance and DJ Lina Bradford’s 10-year reign in The Pines. We detail The Morning Party, The Underwear Party and The Pines Party.

49 mins
7/20/23
Ep24 - Brent Comer - The Hometown Part

Ep24 - Brent Comer - The Hometown Part

Brent Comer (The Outsiders) is from Frederick, Maryland - the same small town that Bobby grew up in 15 years earlier. Brent and Bobby explore what it means to come from the very same place, where they had the same teachers and performed on the same high school stage.

39 mins
10/23/24
ANASTASIA with Damson Chola Jr.

ANASTASIA with Damson Chola Jr.

ANASTASIA is a musical based on a rumor that has stood the test of time and is a testament to the stories we tell during our "darkest Decembers." Joining us this week to discuss it is a young man who's just beginning to tell his own story, and he's earned quite the platform to do so.

1 h 2 mins
8/18/24
Episode 4 - Lewis Loves Clark Part 2

Episode 4 - Lewis Loves Clark Part 2

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Mike Ross and Dylan MarcAurele about their new musical, Lewis Loves Clark. Lewis Loves Clark is a funny, fast-paced epic about the famous Corps of Discovery expedition.

30 mins
Jan 28
THE WOMEN w/ Adam Elsberry

THE WOMEN w/ Adam Elsberry

"JUNGLE RED!!!!" Ooooooohhh it's a juicy catfight at the Breakdown as Guncle of the Pod Adam Elsberry returns to discuss the 30's hit THE WOMEN. Matt and Adam discuss the legacy of a play that is both quotable, iconic...and not very good?

2 h 19 mins
12/12/24
WEST SIDE STORY (2021 Movie) w/ Margaret Hall

WEST SIDE STORY (2021 Movie) w/ Margaret Hall

"A boy like that..." Who doesn't love the chance to talk about a Spielberg musical? Friend of the pod Margaret Hall is back to talk about the 2021 remake of WEST SIDE STORY.

3 h 3 mins
10/24/24
#4 - Kenny Leon & Luke Sheppard

#4 - Kenny Leon & Luke Sheppard

Finding the direction. Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon speaks with & Juliet director Luke Sheppard about how they get their stories on stage.

18 mins
4/26/23
Chapter 4: Broadway: They’ll make fun of you, they will break your heart

Chapter 4: Broadway: They’ll make fun of you, they will break your heart

The eager Carrie cast arrives in the Big Apple only to discover that very little has been done to address the show’s major problems, and that the show’s set has been lost in transit. But there is one major addition: Betty Buckley, a big-name Broadway star has joined the company.

1 h 13 mins
2/10/21
#102 Literally YOLO with Linedy Genao and Maiga Vidal

#102 Literally YOLO with Linedy Genao and Maiga Vidal

U Guys, in this episode I am joined by Maiga Vidal and Linedy Genao (Broadway’s On Your Feet!, Bad Cinderella) to discuss their new musical, Cafe Con Leche. They explore the origins of the show, the importance of cultural representation in theater, and the personal connections that inform their work.

51 mins
Jan 27
Chapter 6: Act Two: Sh*t! Look at all these pigs!

Chapter 6: Act Two: Sh*t! Look at all these pigs!

We continue our deep, deep dive into Broadway’s most infamous flop as we charge head-first into the madness and mayhem of Act Two! And mayhem it really is! Leather outfits! Dead pigs! Is that a medieval sword? A rap! A giant disco ball! Lasers! Oh my!

59 mins
2/24/21
Western Connecticut State University with Tim Howard

Western Connecticut State University with Tim Howard

If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcollegeauditions.com, or on Instagram or Facebook.

55 mins
Jan 1
Rent #3: New York Theatre Workshop

Rent #3: New York Theatre Workshop

How did the groundbreaking rock opera Rent get its start? New York Theatre Workshop Artistic Director Jim Nicola, Director Michael Greif, and Producer Jeffrey Seller dive back in time to share what initially drew them to Jonathan Larson and to his revolutionary new musical Rent.

26 mins
5/23/24
Ep17 - Happy Half Year!

Ep17 - Happy Half Year!

It's a New Year, and we're up to New Nonsense. We're talkin about breakin habits and leaving our old lives behind with Alex, Maddie, Diego, and RJ. Also, couch aquisition, MSG overload, bidet life, and we make several new holidays.

39 mins
Jan 8
Episode IV: The Ash Grove

Episode IV: The Ash Grove

“It’s weird to, like? Talk about her in the past tense…” Melanie is surprised by what she finds in the woods. · Paul Guyet as Soothing Male Voice. · Keilly McQuail as Melanie Lavin. · Michelle Beck as Steph. · Owen Smith as Trevor.

7 mins
7/6/21
#17 - Wicked Part 1 (2024)

#17 - Wicked Part 1 (2024)

You better start mourning the wicked because we're here at long last to talk about the new first half of a musical from director Jon M Chu -- Wicked Part 1! For this deep dive we're joined by the one and only Brianna Jones to talk about the movie's highs and lows!

1 h 26 mins
12/6/24
Episode 75 - Go to the underground with the Hadestown Cast! ft. Abigail Adriano & Noah Mullins

Episode 75 - Go to the underground with the Hadestown Cast! ft. Abigail Adriano & Noah Mullins

🌹Come on downtown to Hadestown with the Australian cast of the much-anticipated musical! In a full-circle moment, Justin finally speaks all things Hadestown with the leads of the Australian cast, Abigail Adriano (Eurydice) and Noah Mullins (Orpheus).

43 mins
Jan 13
Episode 160: Fixing The Musical — How Technologies Shaped the Broadway Repertory

Episode 160: Fixing The Musical — How Technologies Shaped the Broadway Repertory

Over the past century, thousands of musicals have opened on Broadway. Why do we remember some and not others? My guest this week is Doug Reside, the author of a very interesting new book: Fixing The Musical — How Technologies Shaped the Broadway Repertory.

40 mins
12/12/24
2 – Wishes

2 – Wishes

Why won't you say your birthday wishes out loud? You tell Santa your wishes. How is Professor Birthday supposed to hear them? Now, you've forced her to invent the Birthday Wish Mind Reading Machine! Starring: Jaime Lyn Beatty. Brian Holden. Dylan Saunders.

18 mins
7/9/23
56. The Evergreen Audacity of Stephanie J. Block (with Stephanie J. Block)

56. The Evergreen Audacity of Stephanie J. Block (with Stephanie J. Block)

As the patron saint of both our friendship and our podcast, SJB has an open invitation to join us on mic at any time. And this week, she’s come hooooooooome at laaaaaaaaaaast! Tony Award winner Stephanie J.

1 h 8 mins
11/3/23
49. The Friend-Ship of Dreams (with Nicole Parker and Lindsay Heather Pearce)

49. The Friend-Ship of Dreams (with Nicole Parker and Lindsay Heather Pearce)

Please welcome back to the pod, Nicole Parker and Lindsay Heather Pearce! These two green girls have a decade-long friendship of their own dating back to a Baz Luhrman tribute in Los Angeles. Now they’re together again, “belting their tits off” in Titanique off-Broadway.

1 h 9 mins
7/14/23
Episode III: Multi-Level

Episode III: Multi-Level

“If he had done this thing, I wouldn’t be talking to you.” “Nowhere to Run: Injustice in East Cleveland,” the investigative podcast that made Adam famous, follows the case of four young men wrongfully convicted of murdering sixteen year old Tabitha MacGill.

11 mins
6/29/21
Ep29 - Tom Hiddleston & William Shakespeare

Ep29 - Tom Hiddleston & William Shakespeare

The "Avengers: Infinity War" star reveals how he first got hooked on The Bard and details his recent production of "Hamlet."

1 h 7 mins
4/25/18
148 Howard Dietz Tribute 2

148 Howard Dietz Tribute 2

Guest hosted by Jeff Lunden; this is the second of a three-part program paying tribute to acclaimed lyricist Howard Dietz. Dietz is perhaps best known for his collaborations with composer Arthur Schwartz.

27 mins
Jan 27
Happy Hour #105: New Podcast, New Podcast - ‘On the Town’

Happy Hour #105: New Podcast, New Podcast - ‘On the Town’

The Bronx is up, the Battery's down, and Jimi and Tommy are right here delving into the Americana classic of a musical On the Town. Lenoard Bernstein (or is it Bernstein), Betty Comden (the bombshell that she is) and Adolph Green (he’s there too) have devised a wonderful, timeless(?) classic in this show which might, indeed, be the FIRST true musical comedy!

1 h 59 mins
2/5/24
Sunset Boulevard #6: Patti LuPone - Part 2

Sunset Boulevard #6: Patti LuPone - Part 2

Patti LuPone got her pool, but Glenn Close got the Tony. In this never-before-heard dressing room interview about Sunset Boulevard, Patti LuPone dives deep on the competition between her and fellow Norma Desmond, Glenn Close.

17 mins
4/17/24
#323 - My First Time (Hamilton - feat. Carleigh Bettiol)

#323 - My First Time (Hamilton - feat. Carleigh Bettiol)

Making one’s Broadway debut is a momentous occasion for every actor lucky enough to do so. Sometimes it happens years into a long run on a seemingly ordinary Tuesday, and other times, it happens on opening night of a highly anticipated Broadway juggernaut.

14 mins
10/10/23
Ep199 - Zach Raffio, Founder of The Broadway Beat

Ep199 - Zach Raffio, Founder of The Broadway Beat

"By the end of her spiel, I was like, I still have no idea what this show is about." This episode features Zach Raffio who is the founder of a theater satire website called The Broadway Beat.

51 mins
Jan 28
Chapter 5: Act One: Cardboard cars and unitards

Chapter 5: Act One: Cardboard cars and unitards

In the first of two special episodes, we take a close look at the original 1988 staging of Carrie, examining it song by song and scene by scene to try and work out exactly where things go wrong and why this show became so infamous in Broadway history.

1 h 7 mins
2/17/21
59. “A Bright-Eyed, Bushy-Tailed, Hydrated Elphaba” (with Saycon Sengbloh)

59. “A Bright-Eyed, Bushy-Tailed, Hydrated Elphaba” (with Saycon Sengbloh)

When considering the most iconic Elphabas, one name is bound to come up: Saycon Sengbloh, the first Black actress to play the role on Broadway. This episode, Saycon tells the boys all about her unexpected musical theatre career, why a can of Sprite is her secret weapon and knowing exactly what she brings to the table.

1 h 8 mins
7/4/24
256 - Places, Please Series: Part 6 with Ken Davenport

256 - Places, Please Series: Part 6 with Ken Davenport

One of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our “Take Charge of Your ’21” Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on how to have your best year yet from super successful people in the business.

1 h 15 mins
11/4/21
Ep16 - "In Time for Miracles" A Holiday One Shot

Ep16 - "In Time for Miracles" A Holiday One Shot

Maddie steps in this week as the HM or "Holiday Master" to lead Will, Jasmin, and Stomp in a quest to save the Holidays. All of them. The lesser known guardians of Halloween, President's Day, and Easter have been assembled to recover their kidnapped figureheads from a mysterious facility deep in the South Pole.

1 h 51 mins
Jan 1
Rent #2: Creator Jonathan Larson, Boho Days to Rent

Rent #2: Creator Jonathan Larson, Boho Days to Rent

How did Rent get to Broadway? The trajectory is unexpected and spectacular. Producer Robyn Goodman, Artistic Director Jim Nicola, and Rent creator Jonathan Larson’s father and sister recount Rent’s trajectory from blank page to the show’s monumental New York Theatre Workshop production.

30 mins
5/15/24
#22 - Wallace & Gromit - A Grand Day Out

#22 - Wallace & Gromit - A Grand Day Out

This week we take a trip to the Moon for the same reason humanity has always looked to the stars - cheese. This classic Wallace and Gromit short is a masterclass in visual storytelling. It's sure to warm hearts and inspire the animator in us all.

33 mins
Jan 10
WAITRESS with Jessie Mueller

WAITRESS with Jessie Mueller

The musical WAITRESS emerged from the 2016 Broadway season (supposedly dominated by HAMILTON) as something similar to its protagonist's famous pies: a hit on the outside thanks to secret ingredients on the inside.

1 h 12 mins
5/28/23
MATILDA with Cassie Silva

MATILDA with Cassie Silva

MATILDA (aka the rubik's cube) is an intricately crafted show put together by geniuses about a genius. And once you hear this week's guest Cassie Silva (Broadway and 1st National Tour "Mrs Wormwood") explain why, you'll be a believer.

1 h 20 mins
10/25/20
How To Be A Theater Influencer

How To Be A Theater Influencer

Two theater influencers, Kristin Hopkins and Ashley Hufford, reveal the secrets of becoming a theater influencer. The first thing to know: There's not much money in it, but there's a lot of free theater. "If I wanted this to be my day job, I should have done beauty influencing," Hufford jokes.

37 mins
2/20/24
#21 - Family Guy Star Wars Trilogy

#21 - Family Guy Star Wars Trilogy

This week we are diving into the Star Wars trilogy as told by the Fox animated comedy Family Guy. This was a weird moment for both properties and truly misguided on all fronts. Let us dive into it anyway! Come join us for the outdated jokes, and Star Wars puns.

57 mins
Jan 3
Hanging with Andrew Kober (yes, for a yet another episode!)

Hanging with Andrew Kober (yes, for a yet another episode!)

He started season 3 so Ramin found it fitting for him to end season 3 too and thus welcome Andrew Kober back yet again.

54 mins
7/5/23
#9 - The Untold Stories of The Marquis with Anne L. Nathan Part 2

#9 - The Untold Stories of The Marquis with Anne L. Nathan Part 2

In part two of the Marquis Theatre episode with special guest Anne L. Nathan, Anne and Jennifer Ashley Tepper tell the tale of Hector, who was locked in the theater, the hidden escalators and changes to the house over the years, dressing rooms, practical jokes, and what it was like when Thoroughly Modern Millie won the Tony Award for Best Musical.

23 mins
1/14/20
AVENUE Q with Sarah Hester Ross

AVENUE Q with Sarah Hester Ross

"A spoonful of comedy helps the feminism go down," says this week's guest, the musical comedian and TikTok sensation Sarah Hester Ross. Sarah's personal blend of music and comedy makes her a perfect guest to discuss the musical AVENUE Q.

1 h 15 mins
6/23/24
#1 - The Interrogation

#1 - The Interrogation

On June 3, 2017, 11 FBI interrogators surprised Air Force crypto-linguist Reality Leigh Winner at her home in Augusta, Georgia, accusing her of leaking classified information proving Russian Interference in the 2016 election.

26 mins
10/18/21
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS w/ Sutton Lee Seymour

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS w/ Sutton Lee Seymour

"Feed Me..." A perfect musical needs the perfect guest to have the perfect discussion. Friend of the pod Sutton Lee Seymour returns to discuss all things parody, pathos and talent aliens. Join in the fun!! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Here: https://discord.gg/tFBDvjFR.

2 h 59 mins
11/7/24

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