Broadway Breakdown

By 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... more

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How many episodes does Broadway Breakdown have?

The podcast currently has 306 episodes available.

Broadway Breakdown episodes:

May 25, 2023 Our Favorite Tony Award Performances (w/ Sutton Lee Seymour)
"And I am telling you..."

The 2023 Tony Awards are fast approaching! And so friend of the pod Sutton Lee Seymour returns to discuss with Matt all the amazing performances that have been on the telecast. The two bond over obvious historical turns (Dreamgirls, Evita, Promises Promises) and shock each other with some deeper dives (Sutton did *not* expect one of Matt's picks). The two also discuss what was happening to Barbara Harris the night she won for The Apple Tree, the glory of big orchestras playing small shows, and what's become popular at Musical Mondays at your local gay bar. Obsess with Us!!!!

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2h 21min
May 18, 2023 Disruptive Broadway Chaos w/ PJ Adzima
"Let's talk about it."

Famous Broadway ally PJ Adzima (BOOK OF MORMON) stops by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the latest on the Tonys vs. the WGA Strike, the Broadway Ecosystem, what needs to change and how we all can be smarter audiences.

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2h 2min
May 11, 2023 When the Tonys Got It Right (w/ Peter Duchan)
"I chose right..."
Matt takes a break from predictions and analysis to look back fondly on the times when the Tony Awards got it right! Writer Peter Duchan (DOGFIGHT) stops by the Breakdown to share some of his favorite choices as well as the first ceremony to make an impression on him. The two also discuss category fraud, Divas, and the b*tchy thing Gwen Verdon said about Donna Mckechnie. To quote Jean Stapleton: "DAAAAAMN YAAANKEES!"
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2h 44min
May 04, 2023 The 2023 Tony Nominations: They're HERE! (w/ Kyle Marshall)
It's time. To compare. Apples and Bacon.

The 2023 Tony nominations are HERE and Matt has some egg on his face, some dreams that became realities, and some realizations after seeing CAMELOT the night before. Friend of the pod Kyle Marshall (Putting it Together) returns to the Breakdown to discuss this year's crop of nominees: who we're happy about, sad about, and confused about. And! The status of Matt's shoe. Did he throw it?

HAPPY PUDDING SEASON!!!!
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1h 53min
April 28, 2023 2023 Tony Predictions (Part 4): FINAL Predictions (w/ The Theatre Lovers)!
It's Pudding Season!!

The Theatre Lovers are BACK to make one last big swing for Tony nomination predictions before the big day: May 2. Matt and the duo also discuss some opinions on newly seen shows and Matt reads Rachel and Will for filth on some of their predictions (and vice versa). Happy Tonys, Everyone!!!
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1h 40min
April 20, 2023 2023 Tony Predictions (Part 3): Reading YOUR Predictions!
It's Pudding Season!!
Matt goes solo and reads your Tony Predictions! Well...mostly your Tony predictions. A couple of personal questions snuck in there somehow...
What do YOU think is making it in this year??
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1h 12min
April 06, 2023 2023 Tony Predictions (Part 2): SHUCKED, SWEENEY, LIFE OF PI & more w/ Adam Elsberry
It's Pudding Season! And Matt's seen more stuff!!
Guncle Adam Elsberry returns to shake up some predictions with Matt. Matt also gives some takes after having seen SWEENEY TODD, SHUCKED, FAT HAM and LIFE OF PI. And also spills a little tea about the current reputation of a Broadway director!!
Let's have fun!!
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2h 20min
March 30, 2023 2023 Tony Predictions (Part 1) w/ The Theater Lovers
"It's an honor just to be *pretend* nominated..."
Pudding Season is almost upon us! That's right, it's time to start talking TONY AWARDS!!! Will and Rachael Anderson aka The Theater Lovers stop by the Breakdown to do some wild Tony nomination predictions. The three also discuss Bad Cinderella, being an ally, Feminism and which major stars could find themselves shut out! Let's get WILD y'all!!!
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1h 54min
March 23, 2023 KIMBERLY AKIMBO w/ Dad
"When life gives you lemons..."
It's a special episode y'all!! Breakdown is taking a rest from the planned lineup to do a bonus cross over episode from Tesori Hour. That's right: it's KIMBERLY AKIMBO!! Returning guest Peter Koplik aka MATT'S DAD sits down to discuss the two's thoughts on the musical and all things family. The two also talk about the glory of Victoria Clark, the rudeness of adolescents, and the phrase Matt says that leaves his father gobsmacked. Tune in! No one gets a second time around!!
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2h 4min
March 16, 2023 SPRING AWAKENING w/ Drama!
"It's the bitch of living..."

Are you ready for some drama? Connor and Dylan MacDowell of the hit podcast DRAMA stop by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt all things Spring Awakening. The three also discuss toxic fandom, the importance of transparency, what "Purple Summer" is, and the majesty of Jonathan Groff's butt. Touch me!!
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2h 15min

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