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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

This Week on Broadway for December 28, 2025: Best of 2025

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about the best theater and performances of 2025. “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 read more

Dec 28, 20251h 19m

This Week on Broadway for December 21, 2025: Anna Christie @ St. Ann’s Warehouse

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Tartuffe @ New York Theatre Workshop, The Bridges Of Madison County: In Concert @ Carnegie Hall, Diversion @ The Barrow Group, Christine Pedi’s Snow Business @ The Laurie Beechman Theatre, Anna Christie @ St. Ann’s Warehouse, Porgy and Bess at the Met, read more

Dec 21, 20251h 22m

Special Episode: Matt Rodin on why ‘Beau the Musical’ is like nothing else in New York

On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with the star of one of the best musicals (if not the best musical) of 2025, Matt Rodin of “Beau the Musical.” The Matts discuss Rodin’s eight-year journey with the show, how it and he have changed over the years, and why read more

Dec 16, 202531 min

Special Episode: Bonale Fambrini on bringing ‘The Outsiders’ to Orlando

On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with Bonale Fambrini, who is currently starring as Johnny Cade in the national tour of “The Outsiders.” The tour will be playing an extended run at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Florida, from Tuesday, Dec. 16 through read more

Dec 16, 202523 min

This Week on Broadway for December 14, 2025: Marjorie Prime

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Marjorie Prime, Guys and Dolls @ Shakespeare Theatre Company, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas @ The Goodspeed, West Side Story @ LaGuardia High School, Oedipus @ Studio 54, Cheyenne Jackson @ Carnegie Hall, and La Bohème @ the Met June Squibb in read more

Dec 14, 20251h 15m

All the Drama: “Hamilton”, 2016 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: “Hamilton”2016 Pulitzer winner “Hamilton” by Lin-Manuel Miranda Hamilton Wikipedia pagehttps://wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_(musical) Lin-Manuel Miranda Wikipedia pagehttps://wikipedia.org/wiki/Lin-Manuel_Miranda Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of read more

Dec 13, 202540 min

Today on Broadway: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025

Major ‘Today on Broadway’ announcement, John Cameron Mitchell to lead ‘Oh, Mary!’, ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ musical reading Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace Aki: [email protected] | @ItsGraceAkiMatt Tamanini: [email protected] | @BroadwayRadio Patreon: read more

Dec 12, 202522 min

Stagecraft: Scott Organ on “Diversion”

Photo by Edward T. Morris 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. New York City Premiere of DIVERSION by Scott OrganWinner of the Premiere Stages Playwriting FestivalVoted one of the read more

Dec 11, 202514 min

Today on Broadway: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025

BC/EFA sets new record, Benko to step in for Taub in ‘Ragtime,’ ‘Coyote Ugly’ and ‘August Rush’ musicals in the works Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace Aki: [email protected] | read more

Dec 11, 202519 min

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025

‘Queen of Versailles’ to close next week, Encores announces more stars, Grace’s review of ‘Marjorie Prime’ Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace Aki: [email protected] | @ItsGraceAkiMatt Tamanini: [email protected] | @BroadwayRadio Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio read more

Dec 10, 202521 min

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025

Reviews for ‘Marjorie Prime’ on Broadway, ‘Bigfoot!’ musical casting, Shoshana Bean to lead ‘Lost Boys’ Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace Aki: [email protected] | @ItsGraceAkiMatt Tamanini: [email protected] | @BroadwayRadio Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For read more

Dec 9, 202516 min

This Week on Broadway for December 7, 2025: Jasmine Amy Rogers

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere, talk with Jasmine Amy Rogers. We review It’s A Wonderful Life @ Irish Rep, Sherie Rene Scott in The Queen of Versailles, Gotta Dance @ The York, Porgy and Bess at the Met, A Christmas Carol @ Perelman Performing Arts Center, This World read more

Dec 7, 20251h 14m

Today on Broadway: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

Patrick Page to lead ‘Titus Andronicus’ Off-Broadway; Jones, Chanler-Berat, and Boyer to do Lee’s ‘Mother Russia’; watch ‘Ragtime’ opening number from Lincoln Center Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is read more

Dec 5, 20257 min

Today on Broadway: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

Shaw named NYT Theatre Critic, Broadway Spotify Wrapped data, Broadway stars head out on ‘Moulin Rouge’ tour Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace Aki: [email protected] | @ItsGraceAkiMatt Tamanini: [email protected] | @BroadwayRadio Patreon: read more

Dec 4, 202514 min

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025

Muny announces 2026 season, ‘All Out’ completes cast, Bassett and Woods to join ‘Little Shop’ Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top theatre headlines every Monday through Friday. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Grace Aki: [email protected] | @ItsGraceAkiMatt Tamanini: [email protected] | @BroadwayRadio Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For read more

Dec 3, 202513 min