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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Special Episode: Villanueva, Rodgers on Sharing 'Tina' by Matt Tamanini

On today's episode, Matt is in conversation with the two women currently sharing the title role in the national tour of "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical." Zurin Villanueva and Naomi Rodgers al…

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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

"Parade" Announces Broadway Revival Plans, "Funny Girl" to Launch Tour, Mescal Replaces Jenner in "Merrily Film" "Today on Broadway" is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the to…

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Today on Broadway: Monday, January 9, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

Adaptation of Oscar-Winning 'Room' Coming to Broadway, League of Live Stream Theater Launches, Four Shows Close on Broadway "Today on Broadway" is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hit…

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Friday, January 6, 2023

Today on Broadway: Friday, January 6, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

"Peter Pan Goes Wrong" to Come to Broadway, "Ohio State Murders" to Close Early, "The Collaboration" Extends "Today on Broadway" is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top th…

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Today on Broadway: Thursday, January 5, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

Broadway Grosses Hit Historic Marks, Off-Broadway Casting, Judi Dench Sings ABBA "Today on Broadway" is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. …

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, January 4, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

Stars Join "A Doll's House" on Broadway, "Parade" to Transfer, Frank Galati Dies "Today on Broadway" is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. …

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Friday, December 30, 2022

Some Like It Pop: Best of 2022, Resolutions for 2023 by Matt Tamanini

As has become an annual tradition, Jennifer McHugh and Matt Tamanini are closing out 2022 by looking back at their favorite pieces of pop culture from the past year and setting some resoluti…

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Special Episode: D.T. Max on 'FINALE: Late Conversations with Stephen Sondheim' by Matt Tamanini

Longtime New Yorker staff writer " and author of the New York Times bestseller "Every Love Story Is a Ghost Story" " D. T. Max delivers an illuminating and deeply personal collection of i…

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Monday, December 26, 2022

Review Recap: 'Between Riverside and Crazy,' 'The Collaboration' Open on Broadway by Matt Tamanini

On this BroadwayRadio Review Recap episode, Matt Tamanini runs you through the reviews for the original Broadway productions of "Between Riverside and Crazy" and "The Collaboration." Review …

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Friday, December 23, 2022

Special Episode: Laurence O'Keefe on the True Origins of Festivus by Matt Tamanini

Happy Festivus to all who celebrate! On today's episode, Matt is in conversation with the writer behind such shows as "Bat Boy," "Heathers," and Matt's beloved "Legally Blonde." However, Lau…

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

Special Episode: Candy Buckley on Witches, Arthur Miller, Wax Figures by Matt Tamanini

On today's special episode, Matt is in conversation with New York theatre regular Candy Buckley, who can currently be seen in Sarah Ruhl's "Becky Nurse of Salem" Off-Broadway at Lincoln Cent…

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Special Episode: McKinley Belcher III on Bringing Music to an All-New 'Death of a Salesman' by Matt Tamanini

On today's special episode, Matt is in conversation with stage and screen stalwart McKinley Belcher III. He can currently be seen playing Happy in the incredible Broadway revival of Arthur M…

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Monday, December 19, 2022

Today on Broadway: Monday, December 19, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

'Merrily' Announces Broadway Run, 'Ain't No Mo' Extends One Week, 'Turkey Lurkey Time' with Dolls "Today on Broadway" is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headl…

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Friday, December 16, 2022

Today on Broadway: Friday, December 16, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Sondheim's "Square One" Is NOT Coming to Broadway, "Beautiful" Film Finds Star, Highlights from "Chess" "Today on Broadway" is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre…

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

Today on Broadway: Thursday, December 15, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

"Sweeney Todd" Announces Additional Stars, Is a New Sondheim Musical Coming to Broadway, "Black Swan" Musical in the Works "Today on Broadway" is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitt…

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Special Episode: David Cale Talks 'Sandra,' Solo Work by Matt Tamanini

In this new one-woman thriller from David Cale (Harry Clarke, 2018 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Solo Show) at the Vineyard Theatre, Sandra seeks to get to the bottom of the mysteriou…

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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Tony Awards Get New Home, Reviews Are in for 'Merrily,' Matt Recaps Remainder of Trip "Today on Broadway" is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the …

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Monday, December 12, 2022

Today on Broadway: Monday, December 12, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

'Ohio State Murders,' 'Some Like It Hot' Reviews, "Ain't No Mo' Closing Announced, Movie Musical Casting "Today on Broadway" is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatr…

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Today on Broadway: Thursday, December 8, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Full 'Bad Cinderella,' 'Good Night, Oscar' Casts Announced; Ethan Slater Joins 'Wicked' "Today on Broadway" is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of th…

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

BREAKING: KPOP to Close this Sunday, December 11.'Into the Woods' Head Out on the Road, 'Groundhog Day' Pulls a Groundhog Day,' Matt Saw 'SIX' Again… Shocker "Today on Broadway" is a daily…

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Monday, December 5, 2022

Today on Broadway: Monday, December 6, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Britney Spears Musical Sets Broadway Dates; Reviews for 'A Beautiful Noise,' 'Ain't No Mo'; 'KPOP' Producers Comment "Today on Broadway" is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting th…

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Friday, December 2, 2022

Today on Broadway: Friday, December 2, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

'Wiz,' 'Once Upon a One More Time' Coming to Broadway, 'KPOP' Cast Pushes Back on NYT Review "Today on Broadway" is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines …

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Special Episode: Melanie La Barrie on the Joys of '& Juliet' and Christmas in New York by Matt Tamanini

On today's special episode, Matt is in conversation with the delightful Melanie La Barrie, who is currently playing Juliet's Nurse Angelique in the original Broadway production of "& Jul…

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Today on Broadway: Thursday, December 1, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Sinatra Musical in Development, Broadway League Still Against Casino, Discussing Our Spotify Wrappeds "Today on Broadway" is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre h…

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

'Phantom' Pushes Back Closing, 'A Doll's House' Sets Broadway Details, 'Chess' Concert Reveals Full Cast "Today on Broadway" is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatr…

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Monday, November 28, 2022

Special Episode: Stephen Garvey, David Abbinanti on Hallmark Movie Tropes in '5 Golden Rings' by Matt Tamanini

On today's episode, Matt is in conversation with the writers of a new musical that was seemingly written specifically for him, "5 Golden Rings: A Greeting Card Channel Musical." Stephen Garv…

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Today on Broadway: Monday, November 28, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

'KPOP,' 'Christmas Carol' Reviews; Star-Studded 'Chess' Concert; Grace's Thoughts on Recent Shows "Today on Broadway" is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headl…

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

Special Episode: Elysa Gardner on the Magic and Mayhem in the Creation of 'Pippin' by Matt Tamanini

On today's episode, Matt is in conversation with theater and music critic and journalist Elysa Gardner. Her new book "Magic to Do: Pippin's Fantastic, Fraught Journey to Broadway and Beyond"…

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Special Episode: David Leopold on the Legacy of Al Hirschfeld by Matt Tamanini

On today's episode, Matt is in conversation with David Leopold the creative director of The Al Hirschfeld Foundation. The foundation recently released "The American Theatre as seen by Hirsch…

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Special Episode: Paul Salsini on Chronicling Stephen Sondheim by Matt Tamanini

On today's special episode, Matt is in conversation with Paul Salsini, the founder and original editor The Sondheim Review.  For ten years, they exchanged notes, letters, faxes, and phone…

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Special Episode: Rupert Holmes on Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 'Nutty Professor,' Singing Matt's Name by Matt Tamanini

In what is a career highlight for Matt, the legendary, Tony-winning writer and composer Rupert Holmes talks about his latest play "All Things Equal " The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsbu…

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All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off