211 episodes
Broadway Breakdown Matt Koplik
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4.8 • 226 Ratings
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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!!
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2024 Tony Awards: Predicting the Winners (w/ The Theater Lovers)
Everyone is a winner. Except for those who aren't.
It's almost June, which means it's almost Tony month, which means we have to get off our butts and start predicting some WINNERS! Friends of the pod Rachael Joyce and Will Anderson aka The Theater Lovers are BACK! And together, the Lovers and Matt try to figure out who exactly is gonna win this f*cker and why. PLUS Matt reads a whole bunch more of your reviews! Yay!
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A Meandering Chat: Full of Gossip, Trauma and BROADWAY! (w/ Robert W. Schneider)
It was supposed to be a discussion about Tony Award Snubs...oops, "omissions." But leave it to BROADWAY BOUND'S Robert W. Schneider to keep Matt distracted with tons of Broadway gossip and a foray into Matt's past trauma. Enjoy the shortest episode in weeks :)
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The Art of Predicting the Tonys (w/ Sam Eckmann)
"It's an art..."
Goldderby's Sam Eckmann stops by the Breakdown to discuss Tony trends, myths and what you need to take into account when making your predictions!
DOLL OUT THE PUDDING!
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Ranking Every Show Of This Broadway Season...'Cause F**k It, Why Not
Oh look...it's the longest episode in Broadway Breakdown history.
Matt saw every show of the 2023-2024 Broadway season. Now he wants to rank them. Because what else is there to do now? Feel free to listen to this episode while crossing Atlantic. Or while stuck in a 12 hour traffic jam. Or waiting for your souffle to rise. And feel free to yell at Matt for his ramblings and his opinions. It's what he's there for.
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BONUS! Interview w/ MARY JANE's Susan Pourfar
Motherhood...Sisterhood...and Silent Broadway Contracts...
We've got another lovely surprise for you! Award-winning actress Susan Pourfar stops by the Breakdown to discuss her journey with MTC's MARY JANE, from its production at NYTW to its Broadway premier with Rachel McAdams. Matt and Susan also discuss the performance Matt attended when an audience member decided it was their moment to shine...LISTEN IN!
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2024 Tony Nominations Are Here! Reading YOUR Takes
Well...they're here.
After much speculating, predicting and dreaming...the 2024 Tony Nominations have ARRIVED. And there were CHOICES made. Matt takes to instagram to read what y'all had to say about the new crop of nominations...and what a few of you had to say about HIM. It's a fun journey!!
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Customer Reviews
Obsessed with this show
I see a lot of theatre and when we got close to the Tony Nominations this year I was eager to listen to someone else’s thoughts on this season. You definitely gained a fan this year and I can’t wait to continue hearing your rants and opinions about all things theatre.
Broadway Breakdown and Matt - Two Thumbs Up
I discovered Matt’s podcast a few months ago and have gone through almost every episode available. Matt is a knowledgeable, witty, and entertaining host who never holds back when it comes to voicing his opinion. His knowledge of Broadway is uncanny and he makes even shows in which I have no interest involving and fun to listen to. You’ll get hooked on Matt and Broadway Breakdown.
5 stars babyyyy
Insightful! Clever! Funny! Gay! Matt Koplik does it all! From breaking down Broadway shows from the past, to giving thoughtful opinions of the current season, I know that Matt will give a true and honest opinion when it comes to all things Broadway! Brava!