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‘Spring Awakening’ to return to New York, ‘Stranger Things’ to close, Joshua Henry’s new musical

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... more

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Girl, Interrupted @ The Public, Romeo & Juliet @ The Revitalized Delacorte Theater, David Copperfield @ 59e59, Camelot @ John W. Engeman Theater (Long Island), Celebrity Autobiography @... more

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks with Tom Costello, who along with Xhole and Natasha, directed “And Then The Rodeo Burned Down” at Ars Nova.

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Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about their Tony Award predictions for tonight.

“This Week on Broadway” has been coming to you every week since 2009. It is the longest-running running Broadway and theatrical podcast with h... more

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Peter Filichia
Playwright, journalist and historian
Independent journalist
Episode: This Week on Broadway for June 7, 2026: Our Tony Award Predictions
Alex Rowe
Metropolitan Playhouse Artistic Director
Metropolitan Playhouse
Episode: All the Drama: “State of the Union”, 1946 Winner, Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Mark Hoebee
Producing artistic director, Paper Mill Playhouse
Paper Mill Playhouse
Episode: Special Episode: Paper Mill’s Mark S. Hoebee on the timeless, and timely, power of ‘West Side Story’
Michael Portantiere
Theatre journalist, founder and editor of castalbumreviews.com; producer/director
CastAlbumReviews.com; 54 Below (producer/director)
Episode: This Week on Broadway for May 31, 2026: Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody
Marianna Gailus
Actor, co-starring in New Born at the Minetta Lane Theater
Theater, Together (production company)
Episode: Class Notes: Marianna Gailus in “New Born”
Meg Bussert
Broadway performer, educator, and guest on the show
Stage performer, 54 Below performer
Episode: This Week on Broadway for May 17, 2026: Meg Bussert
Rebecca Jimenez
Actress in Indian Princesses
Co-produced with Rattlestick Theater and the Atlantic Theater Company
Episode: Class Notes: Rebecca Jimenez in “Indian Princesses”
Carey Purcell
Writer and editor whose nonfiction on theatre, film, feminism, and health care has appeared in major outlets
New York Times, Vogue, Vanity Fair, The Nation, TDF Stages, Theater Mania, Village Voice
Episode: This Week on Broadway for May 10, 2026: The Balusters
Cassia Thompson
Actor playing Laurencia in The Emporium at CSC
Classic Stage Company
Episode: Class Notes: Cassia Thompson in “Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium”

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Matt Tamanini
Host with broad Broadway Radio involvement; frequent commentator on Broadway topics

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 345 ratings
  • My favorite podcast

    I can’t say enough about how much I love this podcast. I’m a 91 year old theatre enthusiast that can’t attend my favorite pastime as often as I wish. In my next life I’d want to be Peter Filichia’s girlfriend (and I wouldn’t leave early). Thanks to you all for your wit and knowledge and especially for making me feel a part of the conversation

    Gerry O’Mara

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    gogerrypainting
    United States10 months ago
  • Great For The 80+ Set?

    I mean…if there was ever any doubt that this podcast was for the oldest of the old, just listen to these curmudgeons talk about “Heathers”. Apparently the lead character’s name is Rebecca & not Veronica? I guess they can’t hear lyrics or read Playbills anymore either. And enthusiasm in the theatre should be curtailed for THEIR comfort? My grandparents have more connection to life in 2025 than any of these folks…& my grandparents are dead. So yes, if you’re retired & are afraid of loud sound... more

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    RuffArfRuff
    United Statesa year ago
  • Daily episodes aren’t great anymore.

    Long time listener here but won’t be listening to the daily episodes anymore. I really liked having a podcast where I could get theatre news on my commute home each day. Lately the format seems to have shifted. I appreciate opinions about shows, but they’re should at least be respectful? Don’t preach about supporting theatre and then talk trash about shows does you personally didn’t enjoy. You’re no better than the NYT critic you constantly complain about. If it wasn’t already clear, I’m referri... more

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    greenorwhat
    United Statesa year ago
  • Morning coffee with BroadwayRadio

    Listening to this podcast become a lovely morning routine for me, one of my favorite !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AniaAnnaAmelia
    United States2 years ago
  • Love the show!

    I live 4 hours north of Los Angeles I travel frequently to see musicals and other performing arts. This podcast helps me feel connected, helps me discover shows that will eventually tour in my area. It also fuels my periodic trips to NY where I pack I. Nearly as many shows as Matt. The Charles Busch interview warmed my heart.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Purple show tunes
    United States2 years ago

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Special Episode: Paper Mill’s Mark S. Hoebee on the timeless, and timely, power of ‘West Side Story’
Q: How has your approach as the director changed revisiting the material now compared to ten years ago?
Hoebee notes that while the core material remains the same, the perspectives of a newer, younger cast bring different energies and interpretations, making the piece feel freshly alive and less of a replica while still honoring the original work.
Class Notes: Marianna Gailus in “New Born”
Q: What were your first impressions reading the script and did you see yourself in the role of the young woman on the prairie?
I initially read only the monologue I would perform during the audition, but it resonated with me. I pictured a roving, multi-faceted dynamic for the other pieces and realized how the character would relate to the audience differently from the other two pieces.
Class Notes: Cassia Thompson in “Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium”
Q: In the role that you're playing, how does your character fit into the story of this young man?
Cassia explains that Laurencia is a foil and love interest who shares the same longing for the Emporium, illustrating how their dynamic explores themes of purpose, desire, and mutual discovery within the world of the play.
Stagecraft: James Clements playwright of “BEAUTY FREAK”
Q: What kind of research did you do for this play?
I conducted extensive archival research across Berlin and London, visited Babelsberg Studios, Olympic Stadium, and other key sites, interviewed people connected to the era, and studied Riefenstahl's own memoir to ground the drama in real history while acknowledging artistic storytelling needs.
Stagecraft: James Clements playwright of “BEAUTY FREAK”
Q: Could you briefly summarize what Beauty Freak is about?
It follows three years in the life of Lenny Riefenstahl, exploring her rise as a prominent filmmaker within a Nazi regime, and how her artistic breakthroughs sit alongside morally troubling collaborations and propaganda, raising questions about the responsibilities of artists in political systems.

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What is BroadwayRadio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively, insider-focused discussion on Broadway and Off-Broadway with a rotating group of theatre critics, historians, performers, and industry insiders. Episodes routinely cover current productions, big premieres, awards season buzz, design and performance craft, and behind-the-scenes stories, often pairing news with featured interviews. The show is known for deep theatre knowledge, candid opinions, and long-form conversations that feel like a roundtable among enthusiasts who know their stuff. A standout trait is the consistent blend of timely Broadway news with long-form explorations of classic and contemporary theatre, plus occasional niche deep-dives into historical works and prominent artists. Potential listeners will likely find it v... more

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5. Marianna Gailus
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