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Deep Dive: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (Part 1) w/ Preston Max Allen
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (Part 1): Gender, Glam, and the Birth of a Cult Classic Broadway Breakdown kicks off its latest deep dive with Hedwig and the Angry Inch—the downtown rock musical that redefined what Broadway could be. Host Matt Ko
Deep Dive: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE w/ Eli Rallo
This episode dives into the unlikely rise of The Drowsy Chaperone—a show that started as a wedding gag and became one of Broadway’s most beloved meta-musicals. Matt traces its origins, Tony-winning triumph, and enduring legacy, before sitti
Deep Dive: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? (w/ Kevin Zak)
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? – Broadway’s Darkest Comedy of Marriage Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? isn’t just a play — it’s a three-act battlefield where truth, illusion, and liquor collide. In this episode, host Matt Ko
Deep Dive: DREAMGIRLS (Part 2) w/ Jason Veasey
Dreamgirls, Part 2: Revivals, the Film, and the Divas Who Define It Broadway Breakdown Links: Broadway Breakdown Substack (https://bwaybreakdown.substack.com/) Broadway Breakdown Discord (https://discord.gg/MH5Kc5hr) A Cabaret Now: Tix (htt
Deep Dive: DREAMGIRLS (Part 1) w/ Jason Veasey
Dreamgirls: Broadway’s Motown Epic and the Tony Race of 1982 In this two-part deep dive, host Matt Koplik and guest Jason Veasey (Broadway’s A Strange Loop, Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building) revisit Dreamgirls, the groundbreaking 1981 mu
Matt Reviews HEATHERS & More
Broadway Breakdown Announcements, Heathers Off-Broadway Return + Ron Fassler on Broadway’s Juiciest Replacement Stories This episode kicks off a new season of Broadway Breakdown with some big announcements, followed by a double feature: Mat
Broadway Breakdown- New Season!
Broadway Breakdown is back to cut through the surface-level theater chit chat with a new season and some podcast updates! Each week brings something new—reviews of the latest shows, sharp Tony Award predictions, or deep dives into the music
I WAS THERE w/ David Loud
"Behold, the hills of tomorrow..." Get a taste of what's to come with this pilot episode of a new series "I Was There" talking with Broadway artists with long and rich careers, telling us their stories. First up! Conductor/Music Director/Su
Sleep Out: Stage and Screen for Covenant House w/ David Hovey
SURPRISE! Bonus ep! Matt talks with David Hovey about the work happening at Covenant House, as well as the starry event on August 10th Sleep Out: Stage and Screen event. Learn more about Covenant House Here! https://www.covenanthouse.org/ D
Matt Reviews CALL ME IZZY
"Blue..." The 2025-2026 Broadway season kicks off with icon Jean Smart's one woman show CALL ME IZZY. Plus a production of MACHINAL, which launches the first season of the brand new New York Theatre Company. What did Matt think? Well...take
The 2025 Tony Awards w/ Robert W. Schneider
"And what did YOU think of that performance...?" The 2024-2025 Broadway season has come to a close and with it, the Tony Awards. Daddy of the pod Robert W. Schneider returns to Breakdown to discuss with Matt the highs of the ceremony, debat
2025 Tonys: Predictions and Personal Picks w/ Sam Eckmann
"What I expect...what I want...and what I dream..." The 2025 Tony Awards are ALMOST HERE! This means it's time for a final, FINAL prediction episode with Awards Expert Sam Eckmann (GoldDerby). Unfortunately this has been a chaotic race and
The Tony Awards: Myths and Trends
"Ever hear about...?" Matt goes through the last couple of decades of winners to debunk and clarify some ol' Tony Awards myths...as well as discover some trends! Take a listen and win your Tony pool! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Chan
West End Shows/London Trip (w/ Mom!)
BIG NEWS! MATT GOT A NEW MIC! But he isn't quite sure if he's figured it out yet. So be patient this episode. Oh! And Matt went to London again with his mom and sister! Matt's mom joins for the first half to discuss their London adventures
Ranking All 42 Broadway Shows This Season (42-23)
And episode so long...we have to split it in two! Matt saw Every. Single. Broadway. Show. This. Season. And my God is he gonna do the Lord's work and rank it all for you. Because why the F**K NOT?! Enjoy Part 1! Join the Broadway Breakdown
Ranking All 42 Broadway Shows This Season (22-1)
And just like that...we finished! Matt wraps up his *unofficial* ranking of every Broadway show for the 2024-2025 Broadway Season. Was it worth it??? Join the fun at the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel here! https://discord.gg/UTGVBprYtr
Matt Reviews REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, OLD FRIENDS and DEAD OUTLAW
And a few other shows, actually... Matt saw a whole bunch of stuff. Not just what's in the title. He also saw WONDERFUL TOWN at Encores, the final performance of ZORBA at J2 Spotlight and had a second viewing of DEATH BECOMES HER. It's a lo
Tony Nominations are Here!!! (2025) w/ The Theater Lovers
"Where's the pudding at?!" The 2025 Tony nominations have arrived! And boy are there THOUGHTS. Joining Matt is Breakdown friends Rachael and Will Anderson aka The Theater Lovers!! Listen to their thoughts on the whole slew of nominations, T
2025 Tony Nominations: FInal Predictions
'Cause why the f**k not?! Let's be bold and brave with the Tony nominations before the big announcement day! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here!: https://discord.gg/bbcbvZau Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http://megap
Matt Reviews FLOYD COLLINS, PIRATES! & JUST IN TIME
"This is IT!" Matt saw SOOOO much Broadway this week, he couldn't fit it all into one episode. So, he's chosen to cover LCT's revival of FLOYD COLLINS, Roundabout's revisal of PIRATES and 54 Below's...sorry, Broadway's JUST IN TIME. Listen!
2025 Tony Noms: Listener Predictions
"And what do YOU think of pudding?" Matt scans the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel to get a sense of what listeners feel are likely to get nominated at the 2025 Tony Awards. And the responses are something!! Join the Broadway Breakdown D
Matt Saw Broadway's Expensive Shows, But...
...were they worth it? Matt went and saw GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, STRANGER THINGS, GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK and OTHELLO and talks briefly about all of them, but more importantly what their very existence means for Broadway. Plus! Two Off-Broadw
Matt Reviews PURPOSE & JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN
"To quote Taylor Swift..." Matt sees the latest work by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins, PURPOSE, as well as the Broadway premiere of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN. Was JOHN *actually* Matt's nightmare? Which actor in PURPOSE gave Matt life? Find out!
Matt Reviews SMASH
"Fade in on a girl..." Matt has returned from SMASH and is here to talk about what he thought did and didn't work about the new Comedy about a Musical! Enjoy! Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here! https://discord.gg/QssGH9KE Lea
Matt Reviews BOOP & THE LAST 5 YEARS
"I can do better than that..." Matt goes to see the new comic musical BOOP and has a *lot* of suggestions, plus the first Broadway production of THE LAST 5 YEARS and...well, has thoughts on that as well. Take a listen! (L5Y review starts ar
New 2025 Tony Award Predictions w/ Half Hour
"OK, now we know..." It's been two months since Matt made some bold predictions for the 2025 Tony nominations. So it's time to make some new ones!! Matt is joined by Richie Grasso and Jeff Maline (Half Hour) to discuss the latest of the sea
Matt Reviews: LOVE LIFE & THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
"I would give my soul for that..." Matt took a trip back to Encores to see the little-known LOVE LIFE and saw one of the final previews for THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY! What did Matt think of the weird Lerner/Weill show often cited as the "f
Birthday Breakdown: Answering Your Questions
It's Matt's birthday! 35! And now that he's old enough to play Bobby in COMPANY, he's celebrating by doing a Good Ol' Fashioned Q&A. Make sure to join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel Here!: https://discord.gg/QssGH9KE Learn more abou
Matt Reviews: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and OPERATION MINCEMEAT
"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 "To
Ranking Tony Winners: An Experiment (and What I Learned)
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/QssGH9KE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http://megaphone.fm/adchoices This
