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Broadway Breakdown

Matt Koplik

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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Episodis

354 episodis

  1. Matt Reviews: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY & THE IMAGINARY INVALID 38:30
  2. Matt Reviews: SCHOOL GIRLS (or THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY) 37:50
  3. Matt Reviews: BILLY CRYSTAL 860 (w/ Grandma!) 29:40
  4. THEY’RE PICKED! Our New Deep Dive Series 29:51
  5. Matt Reviews: MIDNIGHT, SLAM FRANK + Sooo Much Off-Broadway 1:44:54
  6. Patreon Preview: JUKEBOX THAT MUSICAL Lady Gaga w/ Ali Gordon and John Wascavage 38:39
  7. Matt’s London Trip (aka WE’RE BACK!) 2:04:20
  8. Patreon Preview: FANTASY DRAFT (Best Actress in a Musical Tony Winners) 27:00
  9. Matt Reviews: Summer Drama Desk Shows & theater.games w/ Matt Rodin! 1:34:53
  10. BONUS: Matt on Behind the Awards 1:09:03
  11. Submit Your Q's for Matt's A's (get your mind out of the gutter!) 9:24
  12. Patreon Preview: The Top 50 Opening Numbers 17:24
  13. Deep Dive: NEXT TO NORMAL w/ Brian Nash 2:27:21
  14. Deep Dive: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA w/ Adam Elsberry 2:57:38
  15. Broadway Breakdown: Some News 18:39
  16. Matt Reviews: HEATED RIVALRY THE (UNAUTHORIZED) PARODY MUSICAL 39:39
  17. Lessons from This Broadway Season w/ Sean Nyberg 1:33:55
  18. "Where are the New Musicals?" 1:14:39
  19. Deep Dive: SHE LOVES ME w/ Leah Horowitz 1:52:34
  20. 2026 Tony Awards: Recap and Reaction w/ John Wascavage 1:56:30
  21. 2026 Tony Awards: Final Predictions w/ Richie Grasso and Jeff Malone 2:32:53
  22. Tony Awards: Then, Now & What to Learn w/ Robbie Rozelle (Bonus Chat w/ Carey Renee Sharp) 1:31:13
  23. Making Sense of the 2026 Tonys w/ Alan Seales 1:30:05
  24. Matt Ranks (almost) Every Show of the 2025/2026 Season 2:33:47
  25. 2026 Tony Awards: Nomination Reactions w/ The Theater Lovers! 2:58:30
  26. 2026 Tony Awards: Big Swings, Loud Pleas and Final Predictions 1:56:47
  27. Matt Reviews: THE LOST BOYS 45:14
  28. Matt Reviews: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE & THE BALUSTERS 51:47
  29. Matt Reviews: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW & THE FEAR OF 13 54:03
  30. Matt Reviews: PROOF, BECKY SHAW & EVERY BRILLIANT THING 1:07:07
  31. Matt Reviews: BEACHES & FALLEN ANGELS 49:57
  32. Matt Reviews: SCHMIGADOON! 39:27
  33. Matt Reviews: GIANT, DOG DAY AFTERNOON & DEATH OF A SALESMAN 1:00:33
  34. Matt Reviews: TITANIQUE 46:40
  35. Matt Reviews: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL 45:18
  36. Tony Awards 2026: What's Changed w/ Sam Eckmann 1:20:28
  37. Deep Dive: ALL THAT JAZZ w/ Ali Gordon 2:03:57
  38. Broadway Birthday Q & A 1:26:22
  39. Matt Reviews: THE WILD PARTY (Encores) 1:09:21
  40. BACKSTAGE PASS: The Future or Marcel on the Train w/ Mitch Marois & Maxwell Beer 47:34
  41. BACKSTAGE PASS: Designing Marcel on the Train 1:12:34
  42. BACKSTAGE PASS: Creating Marcel on the Train w/ Ethan Slater & Marshall Pailet 1:00:15
  43. BACKSTAGE PASS: Premiering Marcel on the Train w/ Jill Rafson 44:07
  44. BACKSTAGE PASS: Producing Marcel on the Train w/ Mitch Marois and Maxwell Beer 48:30
  45. Updated Tony Eligibility, Broadway Casting, and New Shows...OH MY! 35:15
  46. Deep Dive: HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE w/ Margaret Hall 1:57:12
  47. Deep Dive: CABARET (Part 2) w/ Tom Pecinka 1:44:47
  48. Deep Dive: CABARET (Part 1) w/ Tom Pecinka 1:37:25
  49. Matt in London: PADDINGTON, INTO THE WOODS, STARLIGHT EXPRESS & More 1:48:59
  50. Tony Awards 2026: A Way Too Early Chat w/ Richie Grasso and Jeff Malone 1:40:37