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Thursday, June 7, 2018

Today on Broadway: Thursday, June 7, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Daniel Radcliffe to Return to Broadway this Fall, Historic “Wicked” Casting, and Matt Review’s the National Tour of “Rent” “Today on Broadway̶…

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, June 6, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Suzan-Lori Parks, Conor McPherson, Bob Dylan, and More Coming to the Public, Jessica Phillips Joins DEH Tour, and More! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Fri…

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Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected]

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Monday, June 4, 2018

Today on Broadway: Monday, June 4, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: The 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards are Presented, this Week’s Theatrical Schedule, and Where to Watch the Tonys if you aren’t in the US! “Today on Broadway” is…

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Saturday, June 2, 2018

On My Way to a B.F.A.: Episode 2.5- Discussing Voice and Speech with Hartt School’s “Auntie Jo” by Matt Tamanini

On the latest episode of “On My Way to a B.F.A.,” Natalie talks with Johanna Morrison. “Auntie Jo” is  a Voice and Speech professor at the Hartt School. Listen Here…

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Thursday, May 31, 2018

Theatre Throwback: May 31st, 2018 | The Twisting Road of “A Light in the Piazza” by Matt Tamanini

Today, Natalie looks back at the road “A Light in the Piazza” took to Broadway, as well as throwing shade on the male lead’s name. She also drops knowledge about Fanny Bric…

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Today on Broadway: Thursday, May 31, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Escape to Margaritaville” to Close on Broadway, Joe Mantello Teases New Sondheim Musical, and Colin Donnell Completes “Songs from a New World” Casting! R…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, May 30, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: The 2017-2018 Broadway Season Broke Records (for Better or for Worse), Donna Murphy is Coming Back to “Dolly,” Kat McPhee is Sticking Around the Diner, and More! “T…

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, May 29, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: David Mamet’s Harvey Weinstein is Still, Apparently, a Thing; Threat Causes Evacuation of Stratford Festival Opening Night; and a Real-Life “Waiting for Guffman”! …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Friday, May 25, 2018

Today on Broadway: Friday, May 25, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: NBC’s Next Live Musical is Gonna be What? Also, Can’t Stump Kat McPhee on “Smash” Trivia and Broadway Records Releases Track List for 2018 Season Album! ̶…

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Thursday, May 24, 2018

Theatre Throwback: May 24th, 2018 | “Mame” Celebrates Broadway Opening by Matt Tamanini

Today, we are throwing back with our girl, “Mame.” We also learn how stress helped mold Angela Lansbury’s career. This summer, Natalie Noack will be hosting “Theatre …

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Today on Broadway: Thursday, May 24, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Pretty Woman” Finds a New Star, Are the Tony Awards Just Crass Commercialism, and Jason Tam Joins “Be More Chill” “Today on Broadway” is a daily,…

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Shoshana Bean, Susan Blackwell, and More Join Off-Center Season, “Come From Away” Goes Above and Beyond, and Merle Dandridge to Return to “OOTI”! “Today…

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Monday, May 21, 2018

Today on Broadway: Monday, May 21, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Reviews are in for the Mind-Bending “Soft Power,” Tina Fey is Making the most of Tony Season, and the Legendary Patricia Morison Passes Away at 103 “Today on Broadw…

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Friday, May 18, 2018

Today on Broadway: Friday, May 18, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Merrily We Roll Along” to Return to New York in 2019, More Tragic News for Ruthie Ann Miles, and Laura Osnes and James Snyder will Lead “Show Boat” Concert! …

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Thursday, May 17, 2018

Theatre Throwback: May 17th, 2018 | “Godspell” Premiere Off-Broadway by Matt Tamanini

Looking back on the history of “Godpsell.” This summer, Natalie Noack will be hosting “Theatre Throwback” as a standalone episode for BroadwayRadio. Natalie Noack: @…

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Today on Broadway: Thursday, May 17, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Encores 2019 Season Gets Back to Basics, “Jagged Little Pill” is “Most Woke Musical Since ‘Hair’,” and Hilty and Gasteyer Join Bowl’s ̶…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Jim Parsons Returns to “The Boys in the Band,” Critics Falling in Aisles at “Harry Potter,” and NPH, Parker, Porter Set for “Laramie Project: Anniversary R…

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018

British Critic Stirs Debate Over Phone Use in Theatre by Matt Tamanini

As technology continues to creep further and further into every aspect of our lives with the advent of smart phones, wearable technology, and more, the performing arts-- and especially theat…

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Today on Broadway: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “The Play That Goes Wrong” to Close up Shop, “Some Like it Hot” Heading for Broadway, and Erich Bergen to Make Broadway Debut… Wait, Really? “Toda…

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Monday, May 14, 2018

Today on Broadway: Monday, May 14, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “The Boys in the Band” Cancels Saturday Night’s Show, a Sad Weekend for Broadway Stars with TV Pilots, and Two Tony-Nominated Shows Announce Tours! “Today on …

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Saturday, May 12, 2018

VIDEO: Get a First Look at Disney Channel's Adaptation of FREAKY FRIDAY THE MUSICAL Starring Heidi Blickenstaff and Cozi Zuehlsdorff by Matt Tamanini

sadasdsaAfter a mini-tour around the United States beginning in 2016, the new musical adaptation of FREAKY FRIDAY will be coming to the Disney Channel over the summer. As it did on stage, th…

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Friday, May 11, 2018

Today on Broadway: Friday, May 11, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “To Kill a Mockingbird” is Officially on for the Shubert, but how? “The Ferryman” Announces Casting, and Rosie Eyes Broadway Return! “Today on Broadway&…

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Thursday, May 10, 2018

Theatre Throwback: May 10th, 2018 | “Tarzan” Swings onto Broadway by Matt Tamanini

Looking back on the history of “Tarzan” and its eventual Broadway bow as a Disney musical. This summer, Natalie Noack will be hosting “Theatre Throwback” as a standal…

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Today on Broadway: Thursday, May 10, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Gehling, Boggess, Chanler-Berat to Lead “Secret Garden” Lab, Brantley and Green Get Weird on Tonys, and Baldwin and Pinkham to Lead Kitt World Premiere! “Today on B…

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Children of a Lesser God” Set Closing this Month, “To Kill a Mockingbird” Trial Set for June, and Lea Salonga Sets OOTI Departure Date! “Today on Broad…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Paper Mill Cancels ALW’s “Unmasked,” Supergirl Melissa Benoist to Join “Beautiful,” and Changes at Show-Score. “Today on Broadway” is a dail…

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Monday, May 7, 2018

Today on Broadway: Monday, May 7, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Lortel & Outer Critics Circle Awards Announced, The Plastics Set to Host Drama League Awards, and Additional Casting Announced for “Dave” World Premiere~ “Today…

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Friday, May 4, 2018

Today on Broadway: Friday, May 4, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Adam Feldman Discusses this Drama Critics Circle Decision Not to Award a Best Musical; Also, Chazz Palminteri to Join “A Bronx Tale” and Casey Nicholaw to Direct “S…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Thursday, May 3, 2018

Today on Broadway: Thursday, May 3, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Details Emerge about Princess Diana Musical, Julie Rants About the Tony Nominations, and “Angels in America Extends”! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday t…

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Looking Back at the Tony Nominations, Howard Kagan is Bidding on Weinstein’s Assets, and Peter Dinklage to Star in “Cyrano” Musical at Goodspeed! 1) Tony Nomination…

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