Broadway Breakdown

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Friends of the pod Robbie Rozelle (@divarobbie), Rachael Anderson and Will Anderson (@the_theater_lovers) have come along to compile a list (with some help of other Breakdown friends) of the top 50 opening numbers in musical theater history and rank them! It’s messy. It’s analytical. In short: what you’ve come to expect from Broadway Breakdown.
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WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of mental health and su*cide. Caution before listening.
And with that, Matt’s Picks has come to a close with the final choice: NEXT TO NORMAL. Former guest Brian Nash (@brianjnash) returns to discuss the Tony/Pulitzer winning musical and many (though not nearly ALL) of its intricacies: mental health, complex relationship dynamics, and banging music. The two also discuss differences between the Broadway and London productions, fandoms, and how to perfect a Broadway diva imitation. Have a good August! @mattkoplik
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Listener Discussion Questions:
“How do you feel NEXT TO NORMAL handles mental health and treatment? What would you say is its attitude towards medication and therapy?”
“How would you describe the character of Gabe and is agency in the musical?”
“Does this show need danger in its performances in order to fully register with audiences?”


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“It’s a new old world and we are FINALLY here!!”
After years of playing the overture for listeners, Matt is FINALLY getting the chance to do a deep dive on what--he believes--is the best musical theatre score of the 21st century: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA. And who better to discuss this romantic, sumptuous show with than Guncle Adam Elsberry (@adamels) ?
Together, Matt and Adam discuss the show’s complicated storyline, casting woes, and why sometimes the more information we get, the worse it is. AIUTAMI!
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Listener Discussion Questions:
“What is the difference between a sexual connection and a romantic one? Can. the two be confused?”
“Does PIAZZA create a contradictory concept of Clara’s mental capacity, or is it intentionally vague?”
“Do you find the ending-along with Margaret’s “Fable”-to be an optimistic or pessimistic finale?”


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2 more weeks before we go dark for the month. And once you’ve finished listening to the news…GO TO OUR BRAND NEW PATREON!
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“Will you be able to handle a full month of no Deep Dives and Reviews??”


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