Broadway Breakdown

Matt is a fancy Drama Desk voter now, which means he has to see a LOT more shows! It’s quiet on Broadway right now, so Matt’s been seeing a whole bunch of Off-Broadway productions and he’s coming back early on the Breakdown to do a Summer Review Wrap Up! Followed up by a talk with Matt Rodin (@whoismattrodin) about his new site theater.games and how it’s combining fun and education for theater lovers everywhere!!!
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02:32 - A Walk on the Moon
08:40 -An American Daughter
14:36 - Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo
22:47 - The Winter’s Tale
26:58 - The Circuit
28:28 - The Pass
32:55 - Disruption
36:06 - Are You Mad at Me?
38:53 - The Maids
42:05- The Saviors
46:24 - Birthright
52:50 - Talk w/ Matt Rodin


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While you’re waiting for Broadway Breakdown to come back in full, enjoy this crossover bonus episode of Matt on the podcast Behind the Awards. Once again talking all things Fall Broadway!!!


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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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“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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