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 307 episodes available.

Broadway Breakdown episodes:

May 10, 2020 74 "Let's Gab! (w/ Danny Quadrino)"
"You are to show stops what Taylor Swift is to boyfriends."

Perpetual juvenile Daniel Quadrino (NEWSIES, WICKED, BYE BYE BIRDIE) stops by the Breakdown just 'cause sometimes you need to gab! Some of the many topics he and Matt discuss are on-stage mishaps, when fans cross boundaries and the gender bent role of Daniel's dreams. Snap INTO it, Henny!
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1h
May 03, 2020 73 "My Obsession: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (w/ Gabe Gibbs)"
"I'm a sucker for a good comedic song done well."

Gabe Gibbs (BOOK OF MORMON and creator of the podcast MUSICALS THAT NEVER MADE IT) stops by the Breakdown to discuss his obsession with the only musical that has onstage commentary THE DROWSY CHAPERONE. However, Gabe's never actually SEEN it! Together, Matt and Gabe discuss if someone can be obsessed with a show if they're not sure what it's about, why DROWSY has aged well but THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE has not, and Matt being dumped by someone after they listened to the podcast.
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58min
April 26, 2020 72 "My Obsession: SHREK (w/ Joshua Burrage)"
"This show has layers."

Fancy Dance Man Joshua Burrage (NEWSIES, CATS, A BRONX TALE) stops by the Breakdown to discuss his deep love of the movie-turned musical-turned Netflix movie musical SHREK. Joshua and Matt also discuss character secrets in CATS, audio issues with Zoom and how to properly showcase Sutton Foster. Take it home, Stephen!!
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58min
April 19, 2020 71 "My Obsession: CATS: THE MOVIE (w/ John Krause)"
"If I became a knight...I could STILL be in CATS."

John Krause (HADESTOWN, FUN HOME, WICKED) stops by the pod to discuss his newfound fascination and obsession with the CATS movie. And Matt is MORE than happy to discuss all the horniness, uncanny valley-ness, and Judi Dench's leg extension-ness. Also, the two discuss how plot "fixes" can become plot "holes," why some musicals don't work on film and WHO exactly is the Dean of CATS School?
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1h 13min
April 08, 2020 70 "While You Were Quarantined..."
"Who doesn't love a nose douche?"

How's isolation going kiddies? We thought so. Matt and John discuss the numerous ways to pass the time while locked in your home plus the moral grey area of bootlegs, Broadway stars who left us for TV, the best series to binge these days and what happened when one of your beloved hosts contracted Corona!!!
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46min
March 22, 2020 69 "Shut it Down"
"We really underestimated the stupidity and the entitlement of the American people."

Matt and John are on lockdown with the rest of NYC. Together, they discuss the Broadway shutdown, ways to pass the time while social distancing, and how to find the silver linings even when you're down.
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56min
March 15, 2020 68 "Consent Is Sexy"
"Don't. Trick. LANDON."

Recorded on Wednesday 03/11, Matt and John discuss the sensual, steamy and Tig Ol' Bitties topic of "CONSENT." Plus a very long dissertation about a Mean Girls' actress's opinions of the stage door. Kisses!
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1h 3min
March 08, 2020 67 "Where Are All The Aliens?!"
"They're all GAY."

Matt and John bemoan the lack of specialty in Broadway these days. Plus the new season of Drag Race, Matt seeing MACK & MABEL, and what's exciting this Broadway season.
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1h
March 01, 2020 66 "My Obsession: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE (w/ Emily Maltby)"
"So much beauty in the world."

Director/Choreographer Emily Maltby (EVITA, LOLITA MY LOVE, FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE) joins the Breakdown to discuss with Matt her love of the Pulitzer Prize winning, sometimes confusing, always moving musical SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. Major topics include what makes a successful production of SUNDAY, which two minor characters Matt thinks are totally f*cking, and what the final scene means. HELLO GEORGE!
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1h 14min
February 23, 2020 65 "My Obsession: BOOTLEGS (w/ Trey Gerrald)"
"Usually I'm just like, 'You're boring and I hate you.'"

TV/Film actor and Professional Gay Trey Gerrald (ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, THE QUEENS PROJECT, YOU'RE THE WORST)stops by the Breakdown to discuss with Matt the legacy, the history and the complete illegality of the world of Broadway Bootlegs. Plus the two discuss some Broadway gossip and make plenty of sexually crude jokes. SORRY ABOUT IT!
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1h 10min

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How many episodes does Broadway Breakdown have?

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