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"Ay, there's the rub."
What if HAMLET...wasn't a tragedy? But...a celebration?!?! New friend of the Breakdown Jayson Kerr stops by to talk about the Pulitzer winning play FAT HAM, plus the benefits of choosing joy, the dangers of repressing, and the line of dialogue that broke Matt.
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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.
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"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!!
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"The people called it..."
Matt saw a play! And an Encores! And another play! What did he think of RAGTIME at Encores? SH*T. MEET. FAN? LEFT ON TENTH? Find out!
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"Hey STELLAAAAA!!!!!"
Friend and Zaddy of the Pod Juan A. Ramírez returns to discuss the sexy play that's actually not all that sexy: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. Juan and Matt discuss sexual tension, method acting, what makes a good Blanche Dubois and how STREETCAR birthed the Jessica Lange we know now.
Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/tFBDvjFR
Fundraiser for Matt's Play: https://www.millironstudios.com/yours-truly
If you wanna see the NYC Gay Men's Chorus holiday concert, use the code BREAKDOWN10 to get 10% off!: https://nyuskirball.org/events/nyc-gay-mens-chorus-spirits-bright/
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"O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou...line?"
Matt saw ROMEO + JULIET, THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA (with a new third act), and 3 Off-Broadway shows! And he's gonna TALK about 'em DAMMIT!
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"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. Together, Margaret and Matt discuss and debate what works, what doesn't, what the movie's legacy is and if it's possible for financially stable people to fall in love at first sight.
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"This is the moment..."
It's all a facade. It's all in his eyes. It's all a dangerous game. It's all JEKYLL & HYDE, babyyyyyy. Cooper Howell (CATS: JELLICLE BALL) joins the Breakdown to discuss all the ways the murderous cult musical fails and yet...succeeds? Cooper and Matt can't make up their minds. Can you?
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"Silent music starts to play..."
Matt saw 3 Broadway shows. And even though it's late, he's gonna talk about them.
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"Oh my God, Patrick, COLLEGE?!"
Char the Mahi Mahi and rent some videotapes because we're talking AMERICAN PYSCHO. Fellow BPN'ers Richie Grasso and Jeff Malone (Half Hour) join the Breakdown to discuss the concepts of success, goodness, and what it means to be human. They also go on for a LONG time about defining your personality over the love of one show...does Matt know anything about that?
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Matt reviews YELLOW FACE, THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE and GROUNDED at the Met (most of it).
And a conversation about loss and remembrance within the theatre community.
Some Mentioned Links:
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Yours, Truly (Matt's play) Fundraising Page: https://www.millironstudios.com/yours-truly
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"ALL THE BALDWINS ARE DEAD?!"
It's the launch of the new Grab Bag series and we're starting off with a bang: SOUTH PARK: BIGGER, LONGER AND UNCUT. Frequent Breakdown guest Marcus Scott comes back to talk with Matt about all the ways this movie is a perfect musical masterpiece. The two also talk about the dangers of censorship, the need for accountability and how this movie has one of the best depictions of a toxic relationship. It's long, it's meandering, it's filthy. Get into it!
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It's time...
Matt makes a MAJOR announcement about the development of his play and 6-Time-Tony-Nominee Chad Beguelin (ALADDIN, THE PROM, ELF) stops by to discuss his new book SHOWMANCE...and other Broadway things.
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Link to Chad Beguelin's Website: https://www.chadbeguelin.com/
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"Numbers are so HARD..."
The week before a big announcement, and two weeks before the start of GRAB BAG, Matt takes a look at the Broadway grosses for the week ending 9/15 and tries to help you and himself understand them. Let's gab!
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"Who's it gonna be...?"
The 2024-2025 Season has BEGUN. And friend of the pod Robbie Rozelle is HERE to discuss it!
In a few weeks, we begin "Grab Bag"! Make sure to join the DIscord in order to submit your questions and concerns for future episodes: https://discord.gg/jez6sDwB
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You submitted the shows and movie musicals you wanted Broadway Breakdown to discuss and now the winners are here and ready to be announced!! Find out what the rest of 2024 has in store for the pod!
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Few musicals have captured the hearts of audiences quite like Disney's ALADDIN. But did you know the beloved stage adaptation of the classic animation almost never came to be? This podcast pulls back the curtain on the untold story of ALADDIN's journey from conception to Broadway triumph.
Join 11-time Emmy Award winning entertainment journalist for NY1 and NY1OnStage host Frank DiLella on an in-depth exploration that begins with the initial spark of a stage adaptation. We'll delve into the challenges faced during out-of-town tryouts, the unwavering determination to overcome them, and the celebration of reaching over a decade on Broadway – a remarkable feat in the world of musical theatre.
This captivating series features exclusive conversations with the original cast and creative team behind ALADDIN including Alan Menken, Casey Nicholaw, James Monroe Iglehart, Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed, Sonya Balsara, Adi Roy and more as they recount their experiences with the show.
Whether you're a lifelong Disney fan, a theatre enthusiast, or simply captivated by the magic of storytelling, this series is a must-listen. Unveil the untold story of ALADDIN and discover the passion, resilience, and drive that created a Broadway sensation.
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"Sensitivity..."
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS has transferred to Broadway from Encores! Is it different? The same? Better? Worse? Well...Matt went and he can tell you what he felt. For what it's worth.
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"The Great American B*tch..."
SUFFS Music Director, Arranger and Supervisor Andrea Grody stops by the podcast to talk about all things SUFFS as well as her other major musical contributions to the theatre (including her work on the Tony winning musical THE BAND'S VISIT).
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"Oh Mary! Your job is too much!"
Matt saw two one-act plays about gals and guns and both transferred this year from Off Broadway: OH, MARY and JOB. Matt talks at length about both. Their pros, their cons, and their spoilers. WARNING: Some sensitive subject matter is discussed in JOB.
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