212 episodes

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!!

Broadway Breakdown Matt Koplik

    • Arts
    • 4.8 • 229 Ratings

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!!

    The Tony Awards: A Celebration in Excellence w/ Eila Mell

    The Tony Awards: A Celebration in Excellence w/ Eila Mell

    The Tony Awards: A Celebration in Excellence by Eila Mell is out in bookstores now!

    Find out more about Broadway's biggest night with an order!
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    • 48 min
    2024 Tony Awards: Predicting the Winners (w/ The Theater Lovers)

    2024 Tony Awards: Predicting the Winners (w/ The Theater Lovers)

    Everyone is a winner. Except for those who aren't.

    It's almost June, which means it's almost Tony month, which means we have to get off our butts and start predicting some WINNERS! Friends of the pod Rachael Joyce and Will Anderson aka The Theater Lovers are BACK! And together, the Lovers and Matt try to figure out who exactly is gonna win this f*cker and why. PLUS Matt reads a whole bunch more of your reviews! Yay!
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    • 2 hr 37 min
    A Meandering Chat: Full of Gossip, Trauma and BROADWAY! (w/ Robert W. Schneider)

    A Meandering Chat: Full of Gossip, Trauma and BROADWAY! (w/ Robert W. Schneider)

    It was supposed to be a discussion about Tony Award Snubs...oops, "omissions." But leave it to BROADWAY BOUND'S Robert W. Schneider to keep Matt distracted with tons of Broadway gossip and a foray into Matt's past trauma. Enjoy the shortest episode in weeks :)
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    • 1 hr 52 min
    The Art of Predicting the Tonys (w/ Sam Eckmann)

    The Art of Predicting the Tonys (w/ Sam Eckmann)

    "It's an art..."
    Goldderby's Sam Eckmann stops by the Breakdown to discuss Tony trends, myths and what you need to take into account when making your predictions!

    DOLL OUT THE PUDDING!
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    • 2 hr 18 min
    Ranking Every Show Of This Broadway Season...'Cause F**k It, Why Not

    Ranking Every Show Of This Broadway Season...'Cause F**k It, Why Not

    Oh look...it's the longest episode in Broadway Breakdown history.

    Matt saw every show of the 2023-2024 Broadway season. Now he wants to rank them. Because what else is there to do now? Feel free to listen to this episode while crossing Atlantic. Or while stuck in a 12 hour traffic jam. Or waiting for your souffle to rise. And feel free to yell at Matt for his ramblings and his opinions. It's what he's there for.
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    • 4 hr 11 min
    BONUS! Interview w/ MARY JANE's Susan Pourfar

    BONUS! Interview w/ MARY JANE's Susan Pourfar

    Motherhood...Sisterhood...and Silent Broadway Contracts...

    We've got another lovely surprise for you! Award-winning actress Susan Pourfar stops by the Breakdown to discuss her journey with MTC's MARY JANE, from its production at NYTW to its Broadway premier with Rachel McAdams. Matt and Susan also discuss the performance Matt attended when an audience member decided it was their moment to shine...LISTEN IN!
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    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
229 Ratings

229 Ratings

amaanaaama ,

Obsessed with this show

I see a lot of theatre and when we got close to the Tony Nominations this year I was eager to listen to someone else’s thoughts on this season. You definitely gained a fan this year and I can’t wait to continue hearing your rants and opinions about all things theatre.

DuffyNC ,

Broadway Breakdown and Matt - Two Thumbs Up

I discovered Matt’s podcast a few months ago and have gone through almost every episode available. Matt is a knowledgeable, witty, and entertaining host who never holds back when it comes to voicing his opinion. His knowledge of Broadway is uncanny and he makes even shows in which I have no interest involving and fun to listen to. You’ll get hooked on Matt and Broadway Breakdown.

zachbez ,

5 stars babyyyy

Insightful! Clever! Funny! Gay! Matt Koplik does it all! From breaking down Broadway shows from the past, to giving thoughtful opinions of the current season, I know that Matt will give a true and honest opinion when it comes to all things Broadway! Brava!

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