Matt Reviews PURPOSE & JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN
"To quote Taylor Swift..."
Matt sees the latest work by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins, PURPOSE, as well as the Broadway premiere of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN. Was JOHN *actually* Matt's nightmare? Which actor in PURPOSE gave Matt life? Find out!!
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1:11:49
Matt Reviews SMASH
"Fade in on a girl..."
Matt has returned from SMASH and is here to talk about what he thought did and didn't work about the new Comedy about a Musical! Enjoy!
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1:02:48
Matt Reviews BOOP & THE LAST 5 YEARS
"I can do better than that..."
Matt goes to see the new comic musical BOOP and has a *lot* of suggestions, plus the first Broadway production of THE LAST 5 YEARS and...well, has thoughts on that as well. Take a listen! (L5Y review starts around 40:00 )
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1:14:59
New 2025 Tony Award Predictions w/ Half Hour
"OK, now we know..."
It's been two months since Matt made some bold predictions for the 2025 Tony nominations. So it's time to make some new ones!!
Matt is joined by Richie Grasso and Jeff Maline (Half Hour) to discuss the latest of the season and where everyone sees nominations heading this year.
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2:01:30
Matt Reviews: LOVE LIFE & THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
"I would give my soul for that..."
Matt took a trip back to Encores to see the little-known LOVE LIFE and saw one of the final previews for THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY! What did Matt think of the weird Lerner/Weill show often cited as the "first concept musical"? And did Matt agree or disagree with Jesse Green abut DORIAN GRAY's screens? Let's find out!
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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!!
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