"I will DO what needs to be DONE!"

Do you have doubts? Do you have parables? Do you have DOUBT: A PARABLE?! 'Cause Godmother of the Pod Ali Gordon is back to discuss all things nuns, priests, Catholic school and having no real life experience with any of it. Matt and Ali also discuss failing in acting class, the importance of casting weirdos in your plays, and why mothers tend to be right. Cut your fingernails, kids, it's DOUBT!

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"God, I Hope I Get It!"

It's a big one, kids...a huge one...a one...singular sensation, if you will! That's right, it's A CHORUS LINE!!! The mother of all Broadway transfers. Fellow BPN'er Robert Peterpaul (The Art of Kindness) stops by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the Pulitzer Prize winning, Tony sweeping musical that defined the 70's. The two also discuss the beauty of not-pretty singing, sh*tty teachers, and how Zach would be on the Equity "Do Not Work For" list. Don't pop the head, Cassie!!!

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"Everything in life is only for now..."

Sex! Racism! PUPPETS! It's Avenue Q kids!!!!! Friend of the Breakdown Sam Simahk (INTO THE WOODS, CAROUSEL) stops by to discuss the controversial, deceptively complex musical that deals with existentialism, hopelessness and porn. The two also discuss a person's sexuality, the trickiness of Christmas Eve and why Christine Daae is dumb. It's a FINE LINE!

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"One never knows...DO one?"

This week we're covering the jukebox musical to end all jukebox musicals. The golden musical revue that launched a dozen careers: Ain't Misbehavin'!!! Matt is joined by André Jordan (DIANA: THE MUSICAL) to discuss the show's origins, dangerous choreography, and the glory of celebrating Black artistry. This joint is JUMPIN!

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"This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius..."

Good morning, Starshine! Broadway says "Hello"! Friend of the Breakdown Robbie Rozelle returns to discuss the American Tribal Musical that defined a generation and begrudgingly brought Broadway to the rock era...if only it stayed. It's HAIR!!! Robbie and Matt talk about an album with almost No Skips, the infamous nudity of the show, and how the show's classic status had a rough journey. BE IN!!!

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"I am sick to death of straight people. Tell the truth, aren't you?"

Broadway Breakdown is BACK!!! After our hiatus, we return with the Tony winning Terrence McNally play LOVE, VALOUR, COMPASSION! Breakdown Friend James Crichton comes back to talk with Matt about the beauty of Joe Mantello's direction and the magnificence of the original cast. The two also talk about toxic relationships, the double edged sword of gratitude and being a ghost.

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"And THAT is Feminism."

Breakdown alum Jessie Field is BACK to discuss the Pulitzer Prize and Tony winning hit play that gave Wendy Wasserstein her Broadway debut and made a slew of Boomers go "It Me." It's THE HEIDI CHRONICLES!! Believe it or not, this pay was a big deal and very groundbreaking in its time and, luckily, still holds up today! Matt and Jessie discuss equality, humor, and why no one will ever have it all. Choose happiness, kids!

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"History has its eyes on you..."

HAMILTON! Ever heard of her? In case ya haven't we go in deep and niche for this week's take on the blockbuster phenomenon that made history cool again. Music Director Extraordinaire and good Judy Brian Nash stops by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the show's origins, its influence, and why Matt has a major problem with the Ham4Ham lotto.

Don't throw away your shot!!!

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"Helen is always willing..."

What has sex, wall to wall music, and a golden apple? Why, THE GOLDEN APPLE! Alex Weisman (HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, SESAME STREET) stops by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the first Off-Broadway musical to transfer to the Great White Way. Alex also introduces Matt to a new Broadway game and the two talk about musical theatre tropes, Sally Murphy, and what makes something FEEL like an Off-Broadway musical. GET INTO IT!

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"I've always been shy!"

Broadway Breakdown goes into the 1950's with the Golden Age wunderkind Charles Kirsch (host of Backstage Babble)! Matt and Charles discuss the rowdy "not your typical fairy tale" musical ONCE UPON A MATTRESS. Both wholesome and rowdy, the musical has been popular for decades but has only had one Broadway revival...and Matt thinks for a good reason! The two also discuss the importance of casting, Mary Rodgers, and why attractive people are rarely funny. NORMANDY, KIDZ!

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