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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 B…

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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 Hi…

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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 Gi…

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Friday, November 18, 2022

Today on Broadway: Friday, November 18, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Reviews for ‘& Juliet,’ Kalukango to Be Next ‘ITW’ Witch, ‘KPOP’ Pushes Opening “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre hea…

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Today on Broadway: Thursday, November 17, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Jessica Chastain to Bring ‘A Doll’s House’ to Broadway; ‘Downstate,’ ‘Camp Siegfried’ Reviews, ‘SIX’ to Play Vegas Strip “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through …

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

‘Prima Facie’ Sets Broadway Dates, Grammy Noms Announces, Wrapping Up Matt’s Trip “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines o…

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Monday, November 14, 2022

Today on Broadway: Monday, November 14, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Reviews for ‘Old Man & The Pool,’ ‘Kimberly Akimbo,’ What’s On Stage Awards to Go Genderless, ‘Lion King’ Celebrates 25 Years on Broadway with Tiny Desk, Short Film “Toda…

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Friday, November 11, 2022

Today on Broadway: Friday, November 11, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Broadway to be ‘Dancin” This Spring, Nanny McPhee Hitting the Stage, Matt and Ashley Visit Museum of Broadway “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting t…

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

‘Only Gold’ Reviews at MCC, Comer in ‘Prima Facie’ to Stream, Matt’s Trip Recap “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines…

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Monday, November 7, 2022

Today on Broadway: Monday, November 7, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Reviews for ‘Almost Famous,’ Douglas McGrath Dies, ‘SIX’ Queens to Depart Next Month “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headli…

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Friday, November 4, 2022

Today on Broadway: Friday, November 4, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Terrence McNally Foundation Announced; Hopkins to Lead “Freud’s Last Session” Film; “Moulin Rouge,” “SIX” to Perform on Parade “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday throug…

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Today on Broadway: Thursday, November 3, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Mike Birbiglia Extends on Broadway, Patrick Page to Depart “Hadestown,” City Center “Parade” Reviews “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the to…

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, November 2, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

“Camelot” Announces Broadway Leads, Stars Join Kennedy Center “Sunset Blvd.,” Broadway Parade Participants Announced “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcas…

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Reviews for CSC’s ‘Man of No Importance,’ Cast for Paper Mill ‘Hercules,’ ‘ITW’ Performs on ‘The View’ “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hi…

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Monday, October 31, 2022

Today on Broadway: Monday, October 31, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Reviews for “Walking with Ghosts,” Goldblum to Be Wonderful Wizard, Matt’s NY Trip “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines …

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Friday, October 28, 2022

Today on Broadway: Friday, October 28, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Katie Holmes to Return to Stage; Reviews for ‘Tammy Faye,’ ‘Girls5Eva’ Moves Streamers “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre head…

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Today on Broadway: Thursday, October 27, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

‘New York, New York’ confirms Broadway Plans, Doyle to Join ‘Little Shop,’ ‘Parade’ Rehearsal Footage “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting t…

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Special Episode: Marcia Milgrim Dodge on Staging Her ‘Jersey Boys’ by Matt Tamanini

While the Maltz Jupiter Theatre technically opened its doors for two weeks in April 2022 after a two-year renovation, the largest LORT B+ regional theatre in the southeastern United States i…

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Today on Broadway: Monday, October 24, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

‘Back to the Future’ Sets Broadway Plans, Lucy Simon Dies, Grace Watches ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the …

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Sunday, October 23, 2022

This Week on Broadway for October 23, 2022: Jeff Harnar on ‘I Know Things Now’; Reviews of ‘Guys and Dolls,’ ‘Melissa Etheridge’ by Matt Tamanini

Peter Filichia, Michael Portantiere, and Matt Tamanini are joined by Jeff Harnar to discuss his new album and then review “Guys and Dolls” at the Kennedy Center, “Chester Bailey” at …

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Friday, October 21, 2022

Today on Broadway: Friday, October 21, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Reviews for “Topdog/Underdog,” Developers Want a Casino in Times Square, Drabinsky Sues AEA “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre hea…

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

Today on Broadway: Thursday, October 20, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Lena Horne Theatre Dedication Date Announced, Reviews for “My Neighbour Totoro,” “Topdog/Underdog” Highlights Note: Ashley apologizes for her extremely bumpy-sounding audio— seems …

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Rodriguez Joins “The Collaboration,” LuPone Criticizes AEA Again, Santiago-Hudson to Direct New Musical “The Ten” “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast h…

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Monday, October 17, 2022

Today on Broadway: Monday, October 17, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

“Hadestown,” “1776” Controversies; TCM to Air 24-Hour Angela Lansbury Marathon; JRB to Conduct “Parade” “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting…

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Friday, October 14, 2022

Special Episode: Douglas McGrath on the horrors, loneliness, forgiveness in ‘Everything’s Fine’ by Matt Tamanini

Tony and Emmy Award winner John Lithgow returns to the director’s chair for the one-man show from celebrated New Yorker Magazine and “Saturday Night Live” writer Douglas McGrath. This …

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Today on Broadway: Friday, October 14, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

“Titanique” to Move Theaters, “A Wrinkle in Time” Musical,” Broadway to Dim for Lansbury “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre …

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Special Episode: Jiehae Park on ‘Macbeth,’ murder, college admissions in ‘peerless’ by Matt Tamanini

A darkly comedic twist on Shakespeare’s Macbeth set in the cutthroat world of elite college admissions, Jiehae Park’s clever and incisive adaptation, peerless, is a comedy…until it’s…

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Today on Broadway: Thursday, October 13, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Cost of Living’ Extends on Broadway, ‘Glee’ Docuseries Announced, Angela Lansbury Final Interview “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top the…

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Dame Angela Lansbury Dies at 96, “A Strange Loop” to Close, Kennedy Center “Guys and Dolls” Reviews “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top…

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Monday, October 10, 2022

Special Episode: The Kilbanes Discuss ‘Weightless’ at the WP Theater by Matt Tamanini

Sisterhood. Love. Vengeance. Flight. Inspired by a tale from Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Weightless tells the story of two deeply devoted sisters, Procne and Philomela. Separated by circumstance…

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