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Matt Reviews: THE HEART, I BECAME WE & Much, Much Off-Broadway

#20 trending · Performing Arts

So much Off-Broadway. Such Theatre. Most Reviews. Matt delves into the Broadway-hopeful musical THE HEART, plus Mona Pirnot’s latest masterpiece I BECAME WE and a few oth

Nov 12
1 h 16 min

Matt Reviews: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY & THE IMAGINARY INVALID

Spooky Sickness! Ghosts and Corsets! Wigs and Jump Scares! That’s right, we’re talking Moliere and haunted homes. Matt reviews two plays that are scaring Broadway (in tw

Nov 5
38 min

Matt Reviews: SCHOOL GIRLS (or THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY)

So. Mean. Such School. Much Girl. Matt reviews the latest show at Manhattan Theatre Club: SCHOOL GIRLS or THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY. Spoiler alert: he absolutely looo

Nov 2
37 min

Matt Reviews: BILLY CRYSTAL 860 (w/ Grandma!)

One of the most likable men in theater reviews the latest show by one of the most likable men in Hollywood. And with the assistance of his grandmother! Matt saw BILLY CRY

Oct 30
29 min

THEY’RE PICKED! Our New Deep Dive Series

It’s time! It’s here! You submitted, Sally Bowl received, and Matt withdrew 12 random selections (plus one Matt pick) for the next series of Broadway Breakdown Deep Dives

Oct 29
29 min

Matt Reviews: MIDNIGHT, SLAM FRANK + Sooo Much Off-Broadway

Matt’s a Drama Desk Voter, have ya heard? Which means he sees SO much theatre. YAY! But also that means he doesn’t have as much time to record. BOO! Solution for now? A g

Oct 22
1 h 44 min

Patreon Preview: JUKEBOX THAT MUSICAL Lady Gaga w/ Ali Gordon and John Wascavage

Fame, humanity...DEMONS?!?!? We’re reviving Jukebox That Musical!! And who better to bring it back than Bio Mother John Wascavage and Podmother Ali Gordon? Matt, John

Oct 15
38 min

Matt’s London Trip (aka WE’RE BACK!)

Matt went to London and saw 8 shows. Also…we’re back!!!! Take a journey as Matt struggles to travel anywhere and wipes himself out seeing more shows than he had days in E

Oct 10
2 h 04 min

Patreon Preview: FANTASY DRAFT (Best Actress in a Musical Tony Winners)

Full Episode Here: The Broadway Breakdown Green Room INTRODUCING! The debut of the Broadway Breakdown FANTASY DRAFT! It’s like Fantasy Football. Except without the pesky

Sep 6
27 min

Matt Reviews: Summer Drama Desk Shows & theater.games w/ Matt Rodin!

Matt is a fancy Drama Desk voter now, which means he has to see a LOT more shows! It’s quiet on Broadway right now, so Matt’s been seeing a whole bunch of Off-Broadway pr

Sep 3
1 h 34 min

BONUS: Matt on Behind the Awards

While you’re waiting for Broadway Breakdown to come back in full, enjoy this crossover bonus episode of Matt on the podcast Behind the Awards. Once again talking all thin

Aug 30
1 h 09 min

Submit Your Q's for Matt's A's (get your mind out of the gutter!)

New episodes will be coming again before you know it, but until that happens check into the Broadway Breakdown Green Room and submit your question’s for our first exclusi

Aug 13
9 min

Patreon Preview: The Top 50 Opening Numbers

It’s our first Patreon exclusive!!!! Take a listen and decide if you want to get inside the Broadway Breakdown Green Room: Join Us Here! Friends of the pod Robbie Rozel

Aug 6
17 min

Deep Dive: NEXT TO NORMAL w/ Brian Nash

WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of mental health and su*cide. Caution before listening. And with that, Matt’s Picks has come to a close with the final choic

Jul 30
2 h 27 min

Deep Dive: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA w/ Adam Elsberry

“It’s a new old world and we are FINALLY here!!” After years of playing the overture for listeners, Matt is FINALLY getting the chance to do a deep dive on what--he beli

Jul 23
2 h 57 min

Broadway Breakdown: Some News

2 more weeks before we go dark for the month. And once you’ve finished listening to the news…GO TO OUR BRAND NEW PATREON! * Broadway Breakdown PATREON LINK!!! WOOHOO!!!

Jul 16
18 min

Matt Reviews: HEATED RIVALRY THE (UNAUTHORIZED) PARODY MUSICAL

“I’m coming to the cottage.” Whether that line means something to or not, you should pay attention: HEATED RIVALRY is one of the best, if not THE best, new musical playi

Jul 9
39 min

Lessons from This Broadway Season w/ Sean Nyberg

The 2025-2026 Broadway season may be over, but there are still lessons to learn as we plunge into the 2026-2027 season. And that’s why we have Sean Nyberg with us! Sean,

Jul 2
1 h 33 min

"Where are the New Musicals?"

Matt was gonna take a week off but Michael Paulson decided to write an article. Matt goes into the latest NY Times “Doom and Gloom” piece about the state of Broadway mus

Jun 25
1 h 14 min

Deep Dive: SHE LOVES ME w/ Leah Horowitz

Oh boy! We’re back with a good old fashioned Deep Dive. And it just so happens to be on one of the best, most under-appreciated, musicals of all time: SHE LOVES ME! Matt

Jun 18
1 h 52 min

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Broadway Breakdown is fabulous. Matt has encyclopedic knowledge of Broadway and an acid wit. Most importantly, he actually loves theatre; he’s honest but he’s not trying to tear down productions for the fun of it.

but_we_sing_it_anyway · Oct 2026

I can’t get enough of Broadway Breakdown. Thank you for all the theatrical insight you share and for the labor of love that is podcasting. I credit you with my Tony ballot prediction win in my friend group! Bless you for that.

MaryCatherine730 · Jul 2026

BROADWAY BREAKDOWN is a fantastic theater podcast for those who are obsessed with theater as well as for those who are beginning their love affair with it. Above all, Matt knows his stuff! I appreciate his attention to getting the details correct (and if he doesn’t know he will always fact-check his statements). And because he is so knowledgeable, even the longest of episodes are worthwhile and engrossing. While I don’t always agree with Matt’s show reviews, they are always insightful and well-stated. And Matt gets bonus points for his love of CAROUSEL. Listen to this podcast if you are a Broadway theater fan!

Shubert Alley Cat · Jul 2026

This is not just a great theatre podcast its one of the best podcasts i’ve come across on any topic. Matt somehow can concisely communicate his vast expert knowledge in an organized fashion all while being relaxed and entertaining at the same time. The critiques are specific, thorough, and thoughtful without being boring. Its hard to think of anything else that can hold my attention for two and a half hours and I am probably only a slightly above average theatre fan.

Bassjustice1 · Jun 2026

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