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Review Recap: Broadway premiere of ‘Giant’ starring John Lithgow

Matt breaks down the reviews for the Broadway premiere of ‘Giant’ Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. Check out the reviews for ‘Giant’ on Broadwayhttps://didtheylikeit.com/shows/giant-2/

Mar 24, 20266 min

Last Week on Broadway: Tuesday, March 23, 2026

Anderson and Crudup to lead ‘Virginia Woolf?’, Shakespeare in the Park ‘R&J’ cast, very busy week on Broadway Every week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the biggest news from across the theatrical landscape and will prepare you for what’s ahead over the next seven days. Any and all feedback is read more

Mar 23, 202618 min

This Week on Broadway for March 22, 2026: The Wild Party (Michael John LaChiusa) @ New York City Center

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about The Wild Party (Michael John LaChiusa) @ New York City Center, Spare Parts @ Theatre Row, Tru @ The House of the Redeemer, Night Side Songs @ LCT3 Claire Tow Theater, Pied à Terre @ The Theater Center, The Full Monty read more

Mar 22, 20261h 10m

Broadway Grosses Report: March 18, 2026; ‘Wanted,’ ‘School Girls’ coming to Broadway

Breaking down the Broadway grosses for the week ending March 15, 2026 Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. Last week’s Broadway grosses:https://www.broadwayleague.com/research/grosses-broadway-nyc/ ‘Wanted’ to arrive on Broadway in Octoberhttps://people.com/wanted-new-musical-sets-broadway-dates-and-stars-exclusive-11927867 ‘School Girls; Or the African Mean Girls Play’ to finally premiere on read more

Mar 18, 202612 min

Last Week on Broadway: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Reviews for Radcliffe’s ‘Every Brilliant Thing,’ Maya Rudolph to join ‘Oh, Mary!’, and ‘In the Heights’ to return to New York Every week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the biggest news from across the theatrical landscape and will prepare you for what’s ahead over the next seven days. Any and read more

Mar 17, 202622 min

This Week on Broadway for March 15, 2026: Every Brilliant Thing

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Every Brilliant Thing, Ulster American @ Irish Rep, Zack @ Mint Theater Company, The Amazing Sex Life of Rabbits @ SoHo Playhouse, Calf Scramble @ 59e59, Timeless: Ben Jones Sings 100 Years of the American Songbook @ The Laurie Beechman Theatre, read more

Mar 15, 202654 min

All the Drama: Playwright David Auburn on ‘Proof,’ 2001 Winner, Pulitzer Prize for Drama

All The Drama is hosted by Jan Simpson. It is a series of deep dives into the plays that have won The Pulitzer Prize for Drama. 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, “Proof” by David Auburn Proof Wikipedia pagehttps://wikipedia.org/wiki/Proof_(play) David Auburn Wikipedia pagehttps://wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Auburn Proof scripthttps://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/11702/proof Variety reviewhttps://variety.com/2001/legit/reviews/proof-8-1200553106/ “Auburn returns to Hyde read more

Mar 14, 202626 min

Broadway Grosses Report: March 11, 2026; Briones, Ballas returning to Broadway

Breaking down the Broadway grosses for the week ending March 8, 2026 Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. Last week’s Broadway grosses:https://www.broadwayleague.com/research/grosses-broadway-nyc/ If ‘Evita’ comes to Broadway, ALW says there will be no outdoor balcony scenehttps://deadline.com/2026/03/evita-broadway-andrew-lloyd-webber-1236749258/ Isa Briones to join ‘Just read more

Mar 11, 20268 min

Today on Broadway: Monday, March 9, 2026 | 10th Anniversary Episode

‘Paddington’ highlights Olivier nominations, Leslie Odom Jr. to join ‘Hamilton’ in London, Broadway is getting busy this week SquareSpace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://squarespace.com/BROADWAY when you use coupon code BROADWAY. Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include read more

Mar 9, 202631 min

This Week on Broadway for March 8, 2026: The Piano Lesson, McNeal, and Ain’t Misbehavin @ Milwaukee Rep

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Mother Russia @ Signature Theatre, Milwaukee Rep’s three productions: August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, McNeal, Ain’t Misbehavin, Marcelle on the Train @ Classic Stage Company, The Other Place @ The Shed, and Zack @ Mint Theater Company. Milwaukee Rep’s new home read more

Mar 8, 20261h 0m

In Review: ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ National Tour at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando

Matt reviews the national tour of ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ in Orlando, Florida Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. On Tuesday, March 4, BroadwayRadio’s Matt Tamanini attended the opening night of the “Hell’s Kitchen” national tour at the Dr. Phillips Center for the read more

Mar 4, 20268 min

Broadway Grosses Report: March 4, 2026; ‘Just in Time’ casting changes

Breaking down the Broadway grosses for the week ending March 1, 2026 Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. Last week’s Broadway grosses:https://www.broadwayleague.com/research/grosses-broadway-nyc/ St. Louis, Gravitte to join ‘Just in Time’ next monthhttps://playbill.com/article/carrie-st-louis-debbie-gravitte-will-join-broadways-just-in-time

Mar 4, 20267 min

Special Episode: Cost n’ Mayor on taking their unseriousness seriously in ’11 to Midnight’

On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with two of the most popular artists and creators on social media, Austin and Marideth Telenko, better known as Cost n’ Mayor. Not only is this husband-and-wife dancing and choreography duo a reliably feel-good part of your social media scrolling, but they read more

Mar 3, 202624 min

Last Week on Broadway: Monday, March 2, 2026

Megan Thee Stallion to make Broadway debut, Grosff to do ‘As You Like It,’ TLC musical finds leads Every week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the biggest news from across the theatrical landscape and will prepare you for what’s ahead over the next seven days. Any and all feedback is read more

Mar 2, 202618 min

This Week on Broadway for March 1, 2026: Bigfoot! @ New York City Center

Peter Filichia, Jena Tesse Fox, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Bigfoot! @ New York City Center, Chinese Republicans @ Roundabout Theatre Company, The Unknown with Sean Hayes @ Studio Seaview, WestRep Stage production of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown @ Western Connecticut State University, Data read more

Mar 1, 20261h 7m

Broadway Grosses Report: Feb. 25, 2026

Breaking down the Broadway grosses for the week ending Feb. 22, 2026 Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. Last week’s Broadway grosses:https://www.broadwayleague.com/research/grosses-broadway-nyc/

Feb 25, 20266 min

Last Week on Broadway: Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

Broadway prepares for blizzard, ‘Titanique’ welcomes ‘In the Heights’ star, ‘Game of Thrones’ at Royal Shakespeare Company this summer Every week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the biggest news from across the theatrical landscape and will prepare you for what’s ahead over the next seven days. Any and all feedback read more

Feb 23, 202622 min

This Week on Broadway for February 22, 2026: Georgia Stitt

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Georgia Stitt. After, we review Not Nobody @ 59e59, The Dinosaurs @ Playwrights Horizons, Mother Russia @ Signature Theatre, Rent @ NYU Frederick Loewe Theatre, Meat Suit (Second Stage Theater @ Signature Center), and The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay read more

Feb 22, 20261h 30m

Today on Broadway: Thursday, Feb. 19; ‘Much Ado’ is coming to Broadway

Hiddleston and Atwell to bring ‘Much Ado’ to NYC; Mr. Shue to join ‘Just in Time’ Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. 1) Jamie Lloyd’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ to play Broadway this fallhttps://deadline.com/2026/02/tom-hiddleston-hayley-atwell-much-ado-about-nothing-broadway-1236729230/ 2) Matthew Morrison to join ‘Just in read more

Feb 19, 20267 min

Grosses Report: Feb. 18, 2026; ‘Chicago,’ ‘Gatsby’ casting announcements

reaking down the Broadway grosses for the week ending Feb. 15, 2026 Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. 1) Last week’s Broadway grosses:https://www.broadwayleague.com/research/grosses-broadway-nyc/ 2) Whitney Leavitt to return to ‘Chicago’https://deadline.com/2026/02/broadway-box-office-whitney-leavitt-chicago-1236726935/ 3) Bleu, Behlmann to join ‘Great Gatsby’ on Broadwayhttps://www.theatermania.com/news/corbin-bleu-john-behlmann-joining-great-gatsby-on-broadway_1824646/

Feb 18, 20268 min

Last Week on Broadway: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026

Casting announced for ‘Schmigadoon,’ ‘Fear of 13,’ more; John Legend, Sara Bareillies, Norah Jones musical news; ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ to stream on Netflix Every week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the biggest news from across the theatrical landscape and will prepare you for what’s ahead over the next read more

Feb 17, 202619 min

This Week on Broadway for February 15, 2026: High Spirits @ City Center Encores!

Peter Filichia, James Marino, Michael Portantiere, and Jan Simpson review High Spirits @ City Center Encores!, Making a Show of Myself @ Irish Rep, I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical @ Soho Playhouse, The Unknown @ Studio Seaview, Kramer/Fauci @ NYU Skirball, The Tragedy of Coriolanus @ Theatre read more

Feb 15, 20261h 26m

All the Drama: “The Gin Game”, 1978 Winner, Pulitzer Prize for Drama

All The Drama is hosted by Jan Simpson. It is a series of deep dives into the plays that have won The Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The Pulitzer Prize for Drama: “The Gin Game”1978 Pulitzer winner “The Gin Game” by D. L. Coburn Gin Game Wikipedia pagehttps://wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gin_Game D.L. Coburn Wikipedia read more

Feb 14, 202627 min

Grosses Report: Feb. 11, 2026; Esparza, Woods back on Broadway in ‘Galileo’

Breaking down the Broadway grosses for the week ending Feb. 8, 2026 Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. 1) Last week’s Broadway grosses:https://www.broadwayleague.com/research/grosses-broadway-nyc/ 2) Raúl Esparza, Joy Woods, Jeremy Kushnier to bring ‘Galileo’ to Broadway this fallhttps://deadline.com/2026/02/galileo-broadway-raul-esparza-opening-date-1236714492/

Feb 11, 20269 min

Last Week on Broadway: Monday, Feb. 9, 2026

Platt and Zegler to bring ‘L5Y’ to NY and LA, Broadway casting news, Off-Broadway Week shows announced Every week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the biggest news from across the theatrical landscape and will prepare you for what’s ahead over the next seven days. Support our sponsor SquareSpace: Visit https://squarespace.com/BROADWAY read more

Feb 9, 202619 min

This Week on Broadway for February 8, 2026: Tim Weil

James Marino and Michael Portantiere chat with Tim Weil about his new book “Making Rent: The Story Behind the Music that Changed Broadway”. Peter Filichia reviews Ivanov @ Royal Family Theater. Michael reviews Loewe & Behold @ Library of Congress, Love in a Plague @ Out/Play Series, Finding Dorothy Parker read more

Feb 8, 20261h 19m

Today on Broadway: Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026: ‘Moulin Rouge’ to close in July

‘Moulin Rouge’ announces a summer closing date; what could take the Hirschfeld next? Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name.

Feb 5, 20263 min

Special Episode: Allison Bailey on life in the bubble and building her cabaret debut

On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with someone you very well might have seen in pink and blue dresses, descending from the sky in bubbles across the country and on Broadway, Allison Bailey. Not only is Allison currently in the midst of a two-week return to the “Wicked” read more

Feb 5, 202619 min

Broadway Grosses Report: Feb. 4, 2026

Breaking down the Broadway grosses for the week ending Feb. 1, 2026 Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. Last week’s Broadway grosses:https://www.broadwayleague.com/research/grosses-broadway-nyc/

Feb 4, 20266 min

Stagecraft: Matthew Libby on “Data”

Photo Credit: T. Charles Erickson The Stagecraft podcast is hosted by Jan Simpson. It is a series of interviews with playwrights (and musical book writers) of shows opening on Broadway and off-Broadway. Matthew Libby’s new play DATA pulls back the curtain on Silicon Valley’s darkest ambitions. When a brilliant young read more

Feb 3, 202618 min

Last Week on Broadway: Monday, Feb. 2, 2026

The Tonys are heading back to Radio City, ‘Rocky Horror’ finds phenomenal cast, could ‘Bug’ be on the move? Every week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the biggest news from across the theatrical landscape and will prepare you for what’s ahead over the next seven days. Any and all feedback read more

Feb 2, 202622 min

This Week on Broadway for February 1, 2026: The Bookstore @ 59e59

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review Data @ The Lucille Lortel Theatre, New Jersey Repertory Company’s The Bookstore @ 59e59, Newsies @ Argyle Theatre, Philosophy Productions — Hans Litten: The Jew Who Cross-Examined Hitler @ Theatre Row, New York Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel at Radio City Music Hall, read more

Feb 1, 202650 min

In Review: ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ National Tour at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando

Matt reviews the national tour of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ in Orlando, Florida Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. On Wednesday, Jan. 28, BroadwayRadio’s Matt Tamanini attended the opening night of the “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” national read more

Jan 30, 202610 min

Broadway Grosses Report: Jan. 28, 2026

Breaking down the Broadway grosses for the week ending Jan. 25, 2026 Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. Last week’s Broadway grosses:https://www.broadwayleague.com/research/grosses-broadway-nyc/

Jan 28, 20265 min

Last Week on Broadway: Monday, Jan. 26, 2026

Jeremy Jordan to replace Groff, ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ reveals seating, tons of star-studded show and casting news Every week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the biggest news from across the theatrical landscape and will prepare you for what’s ahead over the next seven days. Any and all feedback is read more

Jan 26, 202621 min

This Week on Broadway for January 25, 2026: Data @ The Lucille Lortel Theatre

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review Data @ The Lucille Lortel Theatre, Carmen @ The Met, Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon @ Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater, Emmett O’Hanlon & Emmet Cahill: Well, Did You Evah? @ Birdland, Edward @ Rizzoli Bookstore – Chelsea, 54 Sings read more

Jan 25, 20261h 15m

Broadway Grosses Report: Jan. 21, 2026

Breaking down the Broadway grosses for the week ending Jan. 18, 2026 Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. Last week’s Broadway grosses:https://www.broadwayleague.com/research/grosses-broadway-nyc/

Jan 21, 20266 min

Last Week on Broadway: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026

‘SIX’ cast 5.0 announced, Eva and Reeve to join ‘Gatsby,’ ‘new ‘Hadestown’ stars Every week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the biggest news from across the theatrical landscape and will prepare you for what’s ahead over the next seven days. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Matt Tamanini: [email protected] | @BroadwayRadio Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio read more

Jan 20, 202618 min

This Week on Broadway for January 18, 2026: Bug

Peter Filichia, Jena Tesse Fox, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review Bug @ the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon @ Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater, The Opening @ The Players Theater, Picnic at Hanging Rock: The Musical @ the Greenwich House Theatre, Ragtime @ read more

Jan 18, 20261h 21m

Today on Broadway: Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026: ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ to close quickly

Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson to bring ‘Fear of 13’ to Broadway, ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ announces surprising closure Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. 1) Adrien Brody, Tessa Thompson to make Broadway debuts in ‘Fear of 13’https://deadline.com/2026/01/adrien-brody-tessa-thompson-broadway-the-fear-of-13-1236681152/ 2) ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ announces February read more

Jan 15, 20268 min

Broadway Grosses Report: Jan. 14, 2026

Breaking down the Broadway grosses for the week ending Jan. 11, 2026 Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. Last week’s Broadway grosses:https://www.broadwayleague.com/research/grosses-broadway-nyc/

Jan 14, 20266 min

Last Week on Broadway: Monday, Jan. 12, 2026

Jim Parsons joins ‘Titanique,’ gay ‘Fantasticks’ aiming for Broadway, this week’s theatrical schedule Every week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the biggest news from across the theatrical landscape and will prepare you for what’s ahead over the next seven days. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Matt Tamanini: [email protected] | @BroadwayRadio Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio read more

Jan 12, 202613 min

This Week on Broadway for January 11, 2026: Marc Kudisch

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Marc Kudisch. “This Week on Broadway” has been coming to you every week since 2009. It is the longest-running running Broadway and theatrical podcast with hundreds of shows giving thousands of reviews and interviews. Subscribe to BroadwayRadio in Apple Podcasts by read more

Jan 11, 20261h 9m

All the Drama: “The Time of Your Life”, 1940 Winner, Pulitzer Prize for Drama

All The Drama is hosted by Jan Simpson. It is a series of deep dives into the plays that have won The Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Photo credit: Library of Congress The Pulitzer Prize for Drama: “The Time of Your Life”1940 Pulitzer winner “The Time of Your Life” by William read more

Jan 10, 202640 min

Review Recap: Broadway premiere of Tracy Letts’ ‘Bug’ officially opens

Grace and Matt go through the reviews for the Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of ‘Bug’ Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. Check out the reviews for ‘Bug’ on Broadway– https://didtheylikeit.com/shows/bug/– https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-Carrie-Coon-Namir-Smallwood-and-More-Star-in-BUG-on-Broadway-20260108

Jan 9, 202614 min

Special Episode: Autumn Hurlbert on the community of ‘Come From Away’ at the Maltz Jupiter

On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with someone that he has been a fan of for nearly 20 years, dating back to “Legally Blonde: The Search for the Next Elle Woods,” the one and only Autumn Hurlbert. Autumn has also been seen on Broadway in “Legally Blonde” and read more

Jan 8, 202630 min

In Review: ‘& Juliet’ National Tour at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando

Matt reviews the national tour of ‘& Juliet’ starring Joey Fatone in Orlando, Florida Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. On Tuesday, Jan. 6, BroadwayRadio’s Matt Tamanini attended the opening night of the “& Juliet” national tour at the Dr. Phillips read more

Jan 7, 202612 min

Broadway Grosses Report: Jan. 7, 2026

Breaking down the Broadway grosses for the week ending Jan. 4, 2026 Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. Last week’s Broadway grosses:https://www.broadwayleague.com/research/grosses-broadway-nyc/

Jan 7, 20269 min

Last Week on Broadway: Monday, Jan. 5, 2026

‘Titanique’ and ‘Beaches’ coming to Broadway, this week’s theatrical schedule, Hollywood stars to take to the stage Every week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the biggest news from across the theatrical landscape and will prepare you for what’s ahead over the next seven days. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Matt read more

Jan 5, 202619 min

This Week on Broadway for January 4, 2026: The 2026 Spring Preview

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about what is coming up in the Spring of 2026 (and beyond!) “This Week on Broadway” has been coming to you every week since 2009. It is the longest-running running Broadway and theatrical podcast with hundreds of shows giving thousands of reviews read more

Jan 4, 20261h 23m