Broadway Breakdown
Matt KoplikExploring Broadway's past, present, and future with gusto and a few four-letter words.
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2026 Tony Awards: Nomination Reactions w/ The Theater Lovers!
Matt is joined by passionate theater voices Rachael Anderson and Will Anderson for an immediate, no-filter reaction to the 2026 Tony Award nominations. From expected frontrunners to shocking omissions, the trio breaks down what the nominati...
2026 Tony Awards: Big Swings, Loud Pleas and Final Predictions
Matt gathers a panel of trusted Tony obsessives for one last, no-holds-barred conversation before nominations: big swings, chaotic predictions, and the kinds of industry narratives that can quietly shape outcomes. Together, they unpack how...
Matt Reviews: THE LOST BOYS
Matt dives into The Lost Boys, the musical adaptation of the cult-favorite film. Matt unpacks its dark, teen-vampire energy and how (or if) it succeeds on stage. He explores the show’s tonal balancing act—camp vs. sincerity, nostalgia vs. r...
Matt Reviews: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE & THE BALUSTERS
Matt takes on two plays operating at very different registers: a revival of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone and the sharp, contemporary satire The Balusters. One is a richly layered American classic exploring identity, history, a...
Matt Reviews: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW & THE FEAR OF 13
Matt dives into two wildly different theatrical experiences: The Rocky Horror Show and The Fear of 13. One leans into camp and audience participation, the other a stark, psychological portrait rooted in real-life events. Matt explores how e...
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