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Broadway BreakdownMatt Koplik is the most opinionated, foul-mouthed, and passionate theatre geek with access to a mic. Every week, Matt and a guest explore Broadway history by diving into the careers of the artists who shaped it. Author: Matt Koplik
Matt Koplik is the most opinionated, foul-mouthed, and passionate theatre geek with access to a mic. Every week, Matt and a guest explore Broadway history by diving into the careers of the artists who shaped it. Whether discussing Sondheim and Sweeney or Herman and Dolly, Matt is sure to give you fun facts, deep analysis, and lots of four letter words. Tune in!! bwaybreakdown.substack.com Language: en Genres: Arts, Performing Arts, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Matt Reviews: Punch, Waiting for Godot, ART, Bat Boy & More
Wednesday, 12 November, 2025
Matt returns with a packed roundup of New York’s latest plays and musicals — from existential despair to gay country catharsis. In this marathon of opinions, he weighs in on everything from Keanu Reeves’ Beckett turn to Matt Rodin’s star power and whether Bat Boy might finally fly again.Resources & LinksBroadway Breakdown, A Cabaret Now: TixBroadway Breakdown: DiscordBroadway Breakdown: Substack🎟️ Telecharge – Broadway TicketsTimestamps00:00 – Intro and theater-season chaos check-in03:30 – Punch17:00 – Beau35:00 – Waiting for Godot51:00 – Seat of Our Pants1:08:00 – ART1:25:00 – Little Bear Ridge Road1:43:00 – Bat BoyKey People Mentioned* Punch: James Graham (playwright), Victoria Clark, Sam Robards, Will Harrison* Beau: Matt Rodin, Jeb Brown, Douglas Lyons (writer), Josh Rhodes (director)* Waiting for Godot: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, Brandon J. Dirden, Michael Patrick Thornton, Jamie Lloyd (director)* Seat of Our Pants: Ethan Lipton (writer), Leigh Silverman (director), Micaela Diamond, Ruthie Ann Miles, Shuler Hensley, Damon Daunno* ART: Yasmina Reza (playwright), Scott Ellis (director), Bobby Cannavale, Neil Patrick Harris, James Corden* Little Bear Ridge Road: Laurie Metcalf, Micah Stock, John Drea, Joe Mantello (director), Samuel D. Harris (playwright)* Bat Boy: Lawrence O’Keefe (composer), Keythe Farley & Brian Flemming (book/lyrics), Kerry Butler, Taylor TrenschListener Discussion Questions* Did listening give you incentive to see any of these shows?* Is it better to have a mess of a show with some great highs or a show that’s consistently fine?* Should Bat Boy finally make the leap to Broadway, or stay a cult favorite? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bwaybreakdown.substack.com
