It’s like clockwork: Every January, some Broadway shows close. This year is no different as we say goodbye to “A Strange Loop,” “The Music Man,” “Ohio State Murders,” “The Piano Lesson,” “Merrily We Roll Along,” “Beetlejuice.”

But what got a lot of attention were a couple of shows, “Ain’t No Mo’ ” and “KPOP,” that closed in December after very short runs. For whatever reasons, they didn’t find an audience.

In this episode, Peter and Elisabeth look at what’s going on with the Broadway cycle of life (reminder: it also involves death). They also talk about recent shows they like and what they’re looking forward to. The action never stops on “Marks & Vincentelli”!

Here are a few of Peter’s recent articles:

How does a 63 year old play a teen? In Victoria Clark’s case, superbly

Broadway loses more superb work as “Ohio State Murders” abruptly exits

What are we clapping for? America’s sad compulsion to applaud

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