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Sunday, July 14, 2019

This Week on Broadway for July 14, 2019: A Strange Loop @ Playwrights Horizons by James Marino

Jena Tesse Fox, Peter Filichia, and James Marino talk about the blackout (evening of July 13, 2019), The Full Monty @ Capital Repertory Theatre, Encores! Off-Center: Promenade, A Strange Loo…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:00PM
Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Apology by Peter Filichia by James Marino

Apology by Peter Filichia regarding his comments of Camp Morning Wood on last week’s This Week on Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 02:00PM
Sunday, July 7, 2019

This Week on Broadway for July 7, 2019: Martin Charnin by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Martin Charnin’s passing. Reviews include Jersey Boys in Atlantic City, Lee Squared: The Liberace and Peggy Lee Comeback To…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:39PM
Saturday, July 6, 2019

Spotlight: Rita Rudner by James Marino

The Spotlight podcast is hosted by Jena Tesse Fox. Guest: Rita Rudner On this episode of BroadwayRadio’s “Spotlight,” Jena Tesse Fox talks to Rita Rudner. Bio: Rita Rudner moved to New…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 11:21AM
Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Today on Broadway: Thursday, June 27, 2019 by James Marino

Listen: Taylor Mac at The Flea, Vosk Triplett Sayle BECOMING NANCY At Alliance, Musicians and League Duet, Video from BACK TO THE FUTURE Musical and PIAZZA, Intimacy Directors on Broadway, a…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 10:12PM
Sunday, June 23, 2019

This Week on Broadway for June 23, 2019: The Secret Life of Bees @ Atlantic Theater Company by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about The Secret Life of Bees @ Atlantic Theater Company, Transport Group’s Sweet Charity in Concert, The Mountains Look Differen…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 11:30AM
Saturday, June 22, 2019

BroadwayRadio Special: John Miller, Singer, Bassist, and Broadway Musical Coordinator by James Marino

James Marino speaks with John Miller about his new album, “Stage Door Johnny: John Miller Takes on Broadway” and his lifetime of experiences on Broadway Guest: John Miller, Singer, Bassi…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Thursday, June 20, 2019

Class Notes: From “The Secret Life of Bees,” with actor Anastacia McCleskey by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to actor Anastacia McCleskey appearing in “The Secret Life of Bees,” playing off Broadway at the Atlantic Theater. Class Notes actively covers New Yo…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 06:00PM
Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Class Notes: From “Octet,” Margo Seibert by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to actor Margo Seibert about “Octet,” playing off-Broadway at the Signature Theatre. Class Notes actively covers New York’s current theater season …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 06:00PM
Sunday, June 16, 2019

This Week on Broadway for June 16, 2019: Much Ado About Nothing by James Marino

Jena Tesse Fox, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about The Public Theater’s Much Ado About Nothing and Octet. Following is a discussion of Franco Zeffirelli, our Tony Awards reac…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:41PM
Thursday, June 13, 2019

Class Notes: From “Nomad Motel,” Carla Ching by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to playwright Carla Ching about “Nomad Motel,” playing off Broadway at the Atlantic Theater through June 23rd. Class Notes actively covers New York�…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 06:00PM
Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Today on Broadway: Thursday, June 13, 2019 by James Marino

Listen: Chappelle gets Lunt-Funt, Marshall signs on to Mellencamp, WTF Specials, More tix for JRB-SS, Sara and Gavin Y, Sam French Fest Deets, and Fiddler takes in the Refugees “Today on B…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 10:59PM
Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 by James Marino

Listen: Gary to Close, Jimmy to Stream, Chillin’ in DC,  LCT Honors Sondheim, Billy Porter Poses and Sings at the Tony Awards, and Krispy Kreme in Times Square “Today on Broadway” is…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 09:25PM
Monday, June 10, 2019

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 and Lena Hall by James Marino

Listen: Helicopter Crash in the theater district, James Corden in the Bathroom, Tony Ratings, Weekly Grosses, and a chat with Lena Hall “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Fri…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 10:52PM
Sunday, June 9, 2019

This Week on Broadway for June 9, 2019: Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune by James Marino

Jena Tesse Fox, Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune. Other reviews include Long Lost @ Manhattan Theatre Club, Chita Rive…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:28PM
Sunday, June 2, 2019

This Week on Broadway for June 2, 2019: Tony Awards Predictions by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about next Sunday’s Tony Awards; what will win, what should win.   This Week on Broadway has been coming to you every week since…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 01:01PM
Monday, May 27, 2019

BroadwayRadio Special: Interview with Adam Szymkowicz, Life of a Playwright by James Marino

James Marino speaks with Adam Szymkowicz about making a life as a playwright. Guest: Adam Szymkowicz, Playwright   ADAM SZYMKOWICZ’s plays have been produced throughout the U.S., and in C…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 08:00AM
Sunday, May 26, 2019

This Week on Broadway for May 26, 2019: Mac Beth and Octet by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Jan Simpson review Red Bull Theater’s Mac Beth @ Lucille Lortel Theatre, Octet @ Signature, Manhattan Theatre Club’s Continuity, The New Group’ Happy …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 11:36AM
Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Class Notes: From “Proof of Love,” Brenda Pressley by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Brenda Presley, star of “Proof of Love” playing off-Broadway at the Minetta Lane Theatre. Class Notes actively covers New York’s current theater…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:59PM
Sunday, May 19, 2019

This Week on Broadway for May 19, 2019: High Button Shoes and Enter Laughing by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams @ Mister Rogers Theater, Encores! production of High Button Shoes, Enter Laughing:…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:40PM
Sunday, May 12, 2019

This Week on Broadway for May 12, 2019: Lear and Gary by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review King Lear, Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus, The Ferryman, 42nd Street on BroadwayHD, Cirque du Soliel, and Florida State Unive…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:07PM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Class Notes: From “Accidentally Brave,” Kristin Hanggi by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to director Kristin Hanggi about “Accidentally Brave,” playing off-Broadway at The DR2 Theater. Class Notes actively covers New York’s current thea…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:00PM
Sunday, May 5, 2019

This Week on Broadway for May 5, 2019: The Poor of New York and The Franca Rame Project by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review Tootsie, The Poor of New York @ Metropolitan Playhouse, The Christians @ Bristol Riverside Theatre, The Franca Rame Project @ Iro…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 11:52AM
Monday, April 29, 2019

Spotlight: Xanthe Elbrick by James Marino

The Spotlight podcast is hosted by Jena Tesse Fox. Guest: Xanthe Elbrick On this episode of BroadwayRadio’s “Spotlight,” Jena Tesse Fox talks to actress and photographer Xanthe Elbrick…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 03:00PM
Sunday, April 28, 2019

This Week on Broadway for April 28, 2019: Beetlejuice and Tootsie by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review MasterVoices’ production of Lady in the Dark @ City Center, Beetlejuice, Tootsie, All My Sons, Safeword @ The American Theatre …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:35PM
Sunday, April 21, 2019

This Week on Broadway for April 21, 2019: Hadestown by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review Hadestown, Burn This, Hillary and Clinton, Socrates @ The Public Theater, FX’s Fosse/Verdon Screening and Conversation @ 92Y, a…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 10:56AM
Sunday, April 14, 2019

This Week on Broadway for April 14, 2019: Oklahoma: Sexy? Angry? Not your mom’s OK!? by James Marino

Jena Tesse Fox, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review Oklahoma @ Circle in the Square, White Noise @ The Public Theater, Mrs. Murray’s Menagerie @ Ars Nova at Greenwich House, Charl…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:33PM
Sunday, April 7, 2019

This Week on Broadway for April 7, 2019: Jennifer Ashley Tepper and The Jonathan Larson Project by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Jennifer Ashley Tepper about The Jonathan Larson Project. We review The Cradle Will Rock @ Classic Stage Company, White Noise…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:48PM
Monday, April 1, 2019

Class Notes: From “After,” Joe Brancato by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to director Joe Brancato about “After,” playing off Broadway at 59E59 Theaters. Class Notes actively covers New York’s current theater season on, o…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 06:00PM
Sunday, March 31, 2019

This Week on Broadway for March 31, 2019: Ain’t Too Proud / Be More Chill by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere discuss Kiss Me, Kate, John Guare’s Nantucket Sleigh Ride @ Lincoln Center Theater, Smart Blonde @ 59e59, Ain’t Too Proud, Accident…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:16PM
Sunday, March 24, 2019

This Week on Broadway for March 24, 2019: Kiss Me Kate by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere discuss Ain’t Too Proud, Kiss Me, Kate, Ira Fuchs’ Vilna @ Theatre at St. Clement’s, The Sunshine Boys @ Bristol Riverside Theatre…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 11:14AM