This week we bring you the Broadway and Pop music conversation featuring a deep dive into Manhattan Theatre Club's "The Collaboration". New pop albums: Sam Smith's "Gloria" and Ava Max's "Diamonds and Dancefloors" and lastly, the long-anticipated music video for Taylor Swift's "Lavender Haze."

Our POP MUSIC DROP playlist has also been updated. Please follow the playlist here. 

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Happy 2023 everyone! New year, new episodes! We are excited to kick off the new season of Half Hour with a new look and format. Every week at 3pm ET on Friday, we will release our latest episode and highlight both Theatre and Pop topics of the week. 

This week we are featuring from Broadway: Ain't No Mo', Ohio State Murders, and Almost Famous, and from Pop Music: SZA. 

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Today's episode features a conversation on all Pop & Theatre entertainment we consumed in 2022. From Beyoncé to Taylor Swift, The Music Man to & Juliet,  we give you rankings on some of our favorites. Please take a listen to hear what we think! We hope you enjoyed a fun year with us.

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Today's episode features a conversation on the smash hit new musical "Some Like It Hot." Take a deep dive with Jeff and Richie as they discuss: 

Does "Some Like It Hot" keep the movie-to-stage trend going? Please take a listen to hear what they think!

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Today's episode features a conversation on the 3 one-person shows that graced the Broadway season this Fall. "Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & The Pool," "Gabriel Byrne: Walking With Ghosts," and "A Christmas Carol" starring Jefferson Mays all brought a new level of storytelling to this broadway season. Jeff and Richie discuss each piece separately and then discuss how one-person shows hold up in large commercial Broadway Theaters. Will this be the start of more upcoming one-person shows to come to Broadway? Please take a listen to hear what they think!

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In this week's episode, Jeff & Richie discuss the chart-topping new musical & Juliet. & Juliet asks: What would happen next if Juliet didn't end it all over Romeo? Well, you'll have to see what happens at the show. Then dive deeper into the show with us as we also discuss the overall theme, likability, and legacy of the Max Martin music catalog since it is featured throughout the musical. We can't wait to hear what you think. 

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In this week's episode, Jeff & Richie discuss the 2022 Broadway revival of August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson." Samuel L. Jackson, Danielle Brooks, and John David Washington lead this haunting family drama at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Join us in this episode as we discuss plot points, character/actor performances, and how August Wilson's plays are timeless works in American theatre. 

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This week's episode discusses one of our favorite genres, Holiday music. With the release of our new single, "Thank You, Santa" (Featuring Samantha Pauly) 11/18, along with upcoming "Christmas in Los Angeles" (featuring Kathryn Allison) 12/2 and "These Are the Special Times" (featuring Teddy Trice) 12/9, we sat down and discussed what REWORKED means to us. We also took a deep dive into the longevity of Holiday music every year and some of our favorite Holiday tunes from both the Broadway and Pop worlds.

Listen to "Thank You, Santa" (Featuring Samantha Pauly) Here

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In this week's episode, Jeff & Richie discuss the new Broadway musical KPOP. Coming in hot from the Off-Broadway production, KPOP launches at Circle in the Square. Tune in and hear what Jeff & Richie think about the overall show and how the performance compares to the K-pop industry. 

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Topdog/Underdog, the first Broadway Revival of Suzan-Lori Parks' Pulitzer Prize-winning Drama has arrived on Broadway. In this episode, Jeff and Richie discuss how impactful this play was 20 years ago and how meaningful it is 20 years later as well. From discussions on the superb acting of Corey Hawkins and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, to how the text resonates with audiences, Jeff and Richie take you on a journey through the piece to discover how this play resonates with audiences of today.

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