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Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks with with Leenya Rideout, who plays Tammy and Leeane in “Music City” at St. Luke’s Theater. PhotosProduction photo by Jeremy DanielHeadshot by James Furino “Class Notes” actively covers New York’s current theater season on, off, and off-off Broadway. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name.

Valentina to join ‘Rocky Horror,’ ‘Bill & Ted’s’ getting musical adaptation, Legend’s Basquiat musical gets public premiere 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 For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. Support our sponsors: factormeals.com/broadway50off and use code broadway50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for one year. *Offer only valid for new Factor customers with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase. 1) Valentina to make Broadway debut in ‘Rocky Horror’https://deadline.com/2026/07/valentina-broadway-rocky-horror-show-1236997556/ 2) Manville, Martin to lead West End revival of ‘August: Osage County’https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/lesley-manville-and-anna-maxwell-martin-to-star-in-august-osage-county-in-the-west-end 3) ‘Bill & Ted’ aiming for musical premiere in 2027https://playbill.com/article/bill-teds-most-excellent-rock-opera-musical-in-development-for-2027-world-premiere 4) John Legend’s Basquiat musical to get presentation this weekendhttps://playbill.com/article/john-legend-basquiat-musical-boom-for-real-sets-premiere-performance-at-new-york-stage-and-film 5) ‘Gatsby’ to welcome McClain, McCartanhttps://playbill.com/article/china-anne-mcclain-will-make-broadway

James Marino, Michael Portantiere, and Carey Purcell review Girl, Interrupted @ The Public, The Whoopi Monologues @ LCT’s Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, Romeo & Juliet @ The Revitalized Delacorte Theater, The Drilling Company’s Shakespeare in the Parking Lot’s As You Like It, HENRY VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts @ The Public Theater’s Newman Theater, and The Wedding Singer @ John W. Engeman Theater Peter Filichia joins at the end to give the answer to last week’s Brainteaser and ask this week’s question. He also discusses his time in Sydney, Australia in 1990. “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 CLICKING HERE. Support BroadwayRadio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio Patreon listeners get This Week on Broadway first, on Sunday afternoon before it is released to the general public on Sunday evening. Panel: Peter Filichia | [email protected] | FacebookPETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. Peter’s new day-by-day desk calendar – A SHOW TUNE FOR TODAY – 366 Songs to Brighten Your Year – is available at finer retailers! Showtune for Today: Did We Do It? from Operation Mincemeat <img decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/july-19-show-tune-for-today-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48207" style="width:400px" srcset="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/july-19-show-tune-for-today-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/july-19-show-tune-for-today-225x300.jpg 225w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2

Breaking down the Broadway grosses and major theatre news 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) ‘Oh, Mary!’ to be filmed in London this monthhttps://deadline.com/2026/07/oh-mary-film-cole-escola-1236982842/ 3) Sam Rockwell, Marin Ireland, Alfred Molina to lead ‘A View From the Bridge’ at La MaMahttps://deadline.com/2026/07/sam-rockwell-a-view-from-the-bridge-1236981792/ 4) Atlantic Theatre Company announces 2026-27 seasonhttps://playbill.com/article/world-premieres-by-lucas-hnath-clare-barron-jackie-sibblies-drury-more-set-at-atlantic-theater-company 5) Original UK ‘SIX’ stars to join Broadway productionhttps://broadwaydirect.com/original-uk-queens-natalie-paris-aimie-atkinson-to-join-six-on-broadway 6) Ken Marino to join Burns, Williams, Thomas in ‘Death Becomes Her’ tourhttps://people.com/ken-marino-to-lead-national-tour-of-death-becomes-her-musical-exclusive-12019617 7) Deaf West announces star-studded cast of ‘Whistle Down the Wind’ developmental runhttps://playbill.com/article/deaf-west-whistle-down-the-wind-finds-casting-for-developmental-run 8) Jurnee Smollett to join ‘Whoopi Monologues’ next monthhttps://deadline.com/2026/07/jurnee-smollett-whoopi-monologues-1236982909/ 9) Eddie Cooper to join ‘Chicago’ on Broadway nex

Josh Grisetti dies at 44, ‘Dolly’ has official Broadway plans, Derek Hough to join ‘Chicago’ for one night 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 For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. Stage and screen star Josh Grisetti dies by suicide at 44https://deadline.com/2026/07/josh-grisetti-actor-dead-suicide-1236980383/ 1) ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ to close on Broadway next monthhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/cats-the-jellicle-ball-broadway-closing-date-1236643213/ 2) Dolly Parton bio-musical to premiere on Broadway in Decemberhttps://deadline.com/2026/07/dolly-parton-musical-broadway-opening-date-1236975346/ 3) Show and casting news Lindsey Kraft, Ben Folds to premiere one-woman musical Off-Broadwayhttps://www.broadwaynews.com/exclusive-ben-folds-will-present-lindsey-krafts-original-broadway-aimed-musical-this-summer/ ‘Pre-Existing Condition’ to return Off-Broadway with Nyongo, Falco, Soo, Nef, Floodhttps://ew.com/lupita-nyongo-edie-falco-more-share-off-broadway-role-exclusive-12013146 Derek Hough to make one-night-only cameo in ‘Chicago’ on Broadwayhttps://www.broadway.com/buzz/207436/derek-hough-to-join-chicago-on-broadway-for-one-night-only-host-talkback-with-mark-ballas/ Julia Lester to lead ‘Hungry Women’ Off-Broadway<a href="https://playbill.com/article/julia-lester-will

On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with magician and illusionist Jamie Allan. The Off-Broadway production of his show “Amaze!” will hit its one-year anniversary at New World Stages and is currently on sale into January 2027. In their conversation, Matt and Jamie discuss the importance of bringing a sense of wonder to both life and magic, what influence his performer-parents had on his passion for magic, why his show works for magic fans young and old, and much more. Purchase tickets to see “Amaze” Off-Broadway:https://amazemagic.com/

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review King Lear @ Hudson Valley Shakespeare, The Loved Ones @ Irish Rep, Giulia: The Poison Queen Of Palermo @ Perelman Performing Arts Center, Small @ Signature Center, and A Walk On The Moon @ the Laura Pels Theatre. “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 CLICKING HERE. Support BroadwayRadio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio Patreon listeners get This Week on Broadway first, on Sunday afternoon before it is released to the general public on Sunday evening. Panel: Peter Filichia | [email protected] | FacebookPETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. Peter’s new day-by-day desk calendar – A SHOW TUNE FOR TODAY – 366 Songs to Brighten Your Year – is available at finer retailers! Showtune for Today: Chrysanthemum Tea from Pacific Overtures <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/july-12-show-tune-for-today-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48208" style="width:400px" srcset="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/july-12-show-tune-for-today-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/july-12-show-tune-for-today-225x300.jpg 225w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/july-12-show-tune-for-today-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/july-12-show-tune-for-today-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/july-12-show-tune-for-today-scaled.jpg 1920w" sizes=

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. 1980 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, “Talley’s Folly” by Lanford Wilson Talley’s Folly Wikipedia pagehttps://wikipedia.org/wiki/Talley%27s_Folly Lanford Wilson Wikipedia pagehttps://wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanford_Wilson#External_links Talley’s Folly scripthttps://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/14301/talleys-folly Lanford Wilson: Early Stories, Sketches, and Poems” by David Crespyhttps://a.co/d/04dK3fPB “The Transcendent Years: Circle Rep Theater & the 60s” by Marshall Masonhttps://a.co/d/00vCdgGU Lanford Wilson American Play Festivalhttps://semo.edu/colleges-departments/arts-media/conservatory/lanford-wilson New York Times obit:https://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/25/theater/lanford-wilson-pulitzer-prize-winning-playwright-dies-at-73.html “Lanford Wilson Hears America Talking” by Don Shewey, Rolling Stone magazinehttps://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/lanford-wilson-hears-america-talking-106590/ “Lanford Wilson: The Mozart From Missouri” on Robert Patrick’s website<a href="https://caffecino.wordpress.com/1939

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks with Alana Raquel Bowers, who plays Gabby in “The Loved Ones” at Irish Rep. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="683" height="1024" data-id="49098" src="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260710-br-classnotes-the-loved-ones-alana-raquel-bowers-683x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-49098" srcset="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260710-br-classnotes-the-loved-ones-alana-raquel-bowers-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260710-br-classnotes-the-loved-ones-alana-raquel-bowers-200x300.jpg 200w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260710-br-classnotes-the-loved-ones-alana-raquel-bowers-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260710-br-classnotes-the-loved-ones-alana-raquel-bo

On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with playwright Scarlett Grace McCarthy and director Sarah Connolly, who are bringing the play “The Betrothed” to the WP Theater beginning on Thursday, July 16. The show is described as an absurdist comedy of love, ambition, and social expectation set in the 19th century and performed by an all-women cast. When her brother’s broken engagement disrupts Kitty’s plans to secure a suitor, she’s forced to confront the rigid expectations placed upon her and schemes to restore order and ensure everyone gets their happily ever after. As romantic entanglements unravel and betrayals come to light, The Betrothed queers the classic marriage plot.  In the conversation, McCarthy and Connolly discuss the unusual (but surprisingly apropos) way in which they began working together, how the show has developed over the years, what romances and rom-coms have influenced “The Betrothed,” and much more. Purchase tickets to “The Betrothed”:https://ci.ovationtix.com/34655/production/1279349 Learn more about “The Betrothed”:https://www.instagram.com/thebetrothedplay/

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks with Jon Norman Schneider who plays Henry in “Henry VI” in National Asian American Theatre Company’s production at The Public Theater. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" data-id="49092" src="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260709-br-classnotes-henry-vi-jon-norman-schneider-photo2-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-49092" srcset="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260709-br-classnotes-henry-vi-jon-norman-schneider-photo2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260709-br-classnotes-henry-vi-jon-norman-schneider-photo2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260709-br-classnotes-henry-vi-jon-norman-schneider-photo2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260709-br-classnotes-henry-vi-jon-norman-schneider-photo2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260709-br-classnotes-henry-vi-jon-nor

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 For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. Support our sponsors: factormeals.com/broadway50off and use code broadway50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for one year. *Offer only valid for new Factor customers with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase. 1) ‘Warriors’ officially coming to Broadway in spring 2027https://variety.com/2026/legit/news/lin-manuel-miranda-warriors-musical-broadway-spring-2027-1236788617/ 2) Benton, Miller, Rogers to lead ‘School Girls’ on Broadwayhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/denee-benton-jasmine-amy-rogers-patina-miller-1236627718/ 3) Rogers to lead ‘Sound of Music’ on Broadwayhttps://people.com/the-sound-of-music-sets-broadway-return-with-jasmine-amy-rogers-11971059 4) Whitford, Blyth to lead ‘A Few Good Men’ on Broadwayhttps://people.com/a-few-good-men-returning-to-broadway-with-bradley-whitford-and-tom-blyth-12005443 5) ‘Paranormal Activity’ moves up Broadway premierehttps://playbill.com/article/paranormal-activity-sets-new-opening-date-on-broadway 6) Luke James joins Broadway production of ‘Wanted’https://variety.com/2026/legit/news/luke-james-broadw

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review Are You Now or Have You Ever Been, An American Docudrama @ New York City Center, That Math Show @ Theater 555. We then talk about Michael’s production of 1776 at College of S.I. Center for the Arts and Ghostlight Players, as well as shows that represent America as we just passed our 250th Birthday. “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 CLICKING HERE. Support BroadwayRadio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio Patreon listeners get This Week on Broadway first, on Sunday afternoon before it is released to the general public on Sunday evening. Panel: Peter Filichia | [email protected] | FacebookPETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. Peter’s new day-by-day desk calendar – A SHOW TUNE FOR TODAY – 366 Songs to Brighten Your Year – is available at finer retailers! Showtune for Today: Best Day Ever from Spongebob Squarepants <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/july-5-show-tune-for-today-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48209" style="width:400px" srcset="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/july-5-show-tune-for-today-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/july-5-show-tune-for-today-225x300.jpg 225w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/july-5-show-tune-for-today-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/july-5-show-tune-for-today-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpres

In this special July 4, 2026 episode, James Marino and Jan Simpson talk with Daniel Okrent, author of the book, “STEPHEN SONDHEIM: Art Isn’t Easy”This book is part of Jan Simpson’s 2026 Summer Reading list. Jan Simpson | [email protected] | Facebook | TwitterBroadway & MeJan Simpson is a theater journalist who writes the blog Broadway& Me and hosts the BroadwayRadio podcasts Stagecraft and All The Drama. She has twice served as a Pulitzer Prize juror. Theater Books for Summer Reading 2026 James Marino | [email protected] | Twitter | FacebookBroadwayStars STEPHEN SONDHEIM: Art Isn’t Easy by Daniel Okrent Stephen Sondheim (1930–2021) was a towering figure in American musical theater. Celebrated for such iconic Broadway shows as Company, Sweeney Todd, and Into the Woods, his accolades include eight Tony Awards, multiple Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, and a Pulitzer Prize. In this intimate biography, Daniel Okrent follows Sondheim through the tumult of his upbringing and his parents’ divorce, his life-changing relationship with Oscar Hammerstein II and subsequent immersion in musical theater, and his rise to fame as both a lyricist and composer. Okrent shines new light on Sondheim’s complicated emotional life, wavering self-confidence, and alcoholism, drawing on the artist’s intimate correspondence with such notab

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks with Sally Shaw, who plays Polly in “GIRL,INTERRUPTED” at the Public Theater. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="721" data-id="49050" src="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260701-br-classnotes-girl-interrupted-sally-shaw-photo2-1024x721.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-49050" srcset="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260701-br-classnotes-girl-interrupted-sally-shaw-photo2-1024x721.jpg 1024w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260701-br-classnotes-girl-interrupted-sally-shaw-photo2-300x211.jpg 300w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260701-br-classnotes-girl-interrupted-sally-shaw-photo2-768x541.jpg 768w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260701-br-classnotes-girl-interrupted-sally-shaw-photo2-1536x1081.jpg 1536w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about The Loved Ones @ Irish Rep, La Cage Aux Folles @ City Center Encores!, Madame X – The Musical! by Gerard Alessandrini and Robert Hetzel @ 54 Below, West Side Story @ Paper Mill, The Last Out Gate @ The Chain Theatre, and Misterman by Enda Walsh (Origin Irish Theatre Festival) @ Theatre Row. “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 CLICKING HERE. Support BroadwayRadio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio Patreon listeners get This Week on Broadway first, on Sunday afternoon before it is released to the general public on Sunday evening. Panel: Peter Filichia | [email protected] | FacebookPETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. Peter’s new day-by-day desk calendar – A SHOW TUNE FOR TODAY – 366 Songs to Brighten Your Year – is available at finer retailers! Showtune for Today: Third Finale from The Threepenny Opera: 1976 Revival Cast Album <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/june-28-show-tune-for-today-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48210" style="width:400px" srcset="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/june-28-show-tune-for-today-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/june-28-show-tune-for-today-225x300.jpg 225w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/june-28-show-tune-for-today-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/june-28-show-tune-for-today-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://b

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks with Eljon Wardally, playwright of “Blooming in Dry Season” at The WP Theater Melanie Matthews as Rose, Brian Richardson as Fitz. Photo by Claude Stephen Hurst. Photo of Eljon Wardally by Ashleigh Staton. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" data-id="49022" src="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260622-br-classnotes-blooming-in-dry-season-eljon-wardally-production-photo2-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-49022" srcset="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260622-br-classnotes-blooming-in-dry-season-eljon-wardally-production-photo2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026062

‘Paddington’ officially coming to Broadway, CJack to return to ‘Hamilton,’ Sherie Rene Scott to join ‘Rocky Horror’ 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 For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. 1) ‘Paddington’ confirms Broadway spring transferhttps://deadline.com/2026/06/paddington-broadway-opening-date-1236956628/ 2) Billy Crystal’s ‘860’ confirms Broadway dates, househttps://www.theatrely.com/post/billy-crystals-860-to-play-broadways-imperial-theatre-this-fall 3) Christopher Jackson to return to ‘Hamilton’ this fallhttps://deadline.com/2026/06/christopher-jackson-hamilton-broadway-1236957256/ 4) Sherie Rene Scott to join ‘Rocky Horror’ on Broadwayhttps://www.broadway.com/buzz/207335/sherie-rene-scott-joins-broadways-the-rocky-horror-show-as-magenta/ 5) Kamibayashi, Foa to join Statler in ‘Oh, Mary!’ on Broadwayhttps://playbill.com/article/ryo-kamibayashi-barrett-foa-will-join-meg-stalter-on-broadway-in-oh-mary 6) Off-Broadway news ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape’ musical headlines MCC’s seasonhttps://deadline.com/2026/06/whats-eating-gilbert-grape-stage-musical-1236959519/ Todrick Hall’s ‘Midnight’ to play Off-Broadway this fallhttps://playbill.com/article/todrick-hall-musical-midnight-will-bow-off-broadway Full

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about La Cage Aux Folles @ City Center Encores!, West Side Story @ Paper Mill, National Orchestral Institute Philharmonic @ Carnegie Hall, HENRY VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts @ The Public Theater, The 15th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, and Camping @ HERE. “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 CLICKING HERE. Support BroadwayRadio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio Patreon listeners get This Week on Broadway first, on Sunday afternoon before it is released to the general public on Sunday evening. Panel: Peter Filichia | [email protected] | FacebookPETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. Peter’s new day-by-day desk calendar – A SHOW TUNE FOR TODAY – 366 Songs to Brighten Your Year – is available at finer retailers! Showtune for Today: That’s Your Funeral from Oliver! “Happy Birthday to You and to You” (“Side Show” Original Cast Recording) (Peter Filichia and Jason Robert Brown’s birthdays were yesterday — June 20) Michael Portantiere | [email protected] | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.

On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with composer and performer Grace Yurchuk. For the past few years, Grace has been working on a musical version of the assassination of Julius Caesar and sharing the journey on social media. To date, that process has culminated in the release of a six-song EP, which is available to purchase or stream wherever you get your music. In their conversation, Matt and Grace discuss the origins of the musical, why it felt important to tell this millennia-old story with an all-woman cast, the future of the show, and much more. ‘Caesar: The Musical’ is out now wherever you listen to music from Center Stage Records, and it was produced by our friend, Robbie Rozelle. Find ‘Caesar: The Musical’ on your streaming service of choice.Purchase the EP: http://broadwayrecords.com/products/caesar-the-musical-studio-cast-ep-mp3Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caesarmusical/

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks with Cherry Torres who plays Shane’s Mom and others, in Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody at The Culture Club. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="545" height="1024" data-id="49016" src="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260617-br-classnotes-heated-rivalry-the-unauthorized-parody-musical-cherry-torres-photo2-545x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-49016" srcset="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260617-br-classnotes-heated-rivalry-the-unauthorized-parody-musical-cherry-torres-photo2-545x1024.jpg 545w, https://broadwayradio.c

‘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 days. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Matt Tamanini: [email protected] | @BroadwayRadio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. 1) Danya Taymor to direct ‘Spring Awakening’ Off-Broadway revivalhttps://deadline.com/2026/06/spring-awakening-off-broadway-danya-taymor-1236952019/ 2) ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ announces Broadway and West End holiday closingshttps://deadline.com/2026/06/stranger-things-the-first-shadow-broadway-west-end-closing-1236951590/ 3) Is ‘The Fear of 13’ preparing to close early?https://playbill.com/article/the-fear-of-13-appears-to-move-up-broadway-closing-date 4) ‘Ragtime’ extends one final timehttps://deadline.com/2026/06/ragtime-broadway-closing-date-1236951321/ 5) Mark Ballas, Ivy to join ‘Chicago’ on Broadway– https://people.com/mark-ballas-returning-to-broadways-chicago-after-record-breaking-run-11995864– https://playbill.com/article/south-korean-pop-star-ivy-will-make-broadway-debut-in-chicago 6) Romano, Williams, Walsh, more to join ‘Celebrity Autobiography’ rotating casthttps://playbill.com/article/broadways-celebrity-autobiography-adds-more-celebs-to-its-rotating-roster 7) Joshua Henry, Julia Harriman musical to premiere Off-Bro

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 @ Shubert Theatre, 40th Anniversary of Jackie Mason’s The World According to Me!, 54 Sings Dames at Sea: A 60th Anniversary Concert, And Then The Rodeo Burned Down @ Ars Nova, and Stephen Cole’s Camelton @ The Museum of Broadway “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 CLICKING HERE. Support BroadwayRadio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio Patreon listeners get This Week on Broadway first, on Sunday afternoon before it is released to the general public on Sunday evening. Panel: Peter Filichia | [email protected] | FacebookPETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. Peter’s new day-by-day desk calendar – A SHOW TUNE FOR TODAY – 366 Songs to Brighten Your Year – is available at finer retailers! Showtune for Today: Let Your Freak Flag Fly from Shrek The Musical <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/june-14-show-tune-for-today-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48212" style="width:400px" srcset="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/june-14-show-tune-for-today-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/june-14-show-tune-for-today-225x300.jpg 225w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/june-14-show-tune-for-today-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/june-14-show-tune-for-today-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks with Tom Costello, who along with Xhole and Natasha, directed “And Then The Rodeo Burned Down” at Ars Nova. Tom Costello (photo by Aaron R. Foster) Production photo by Ben_Arons <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="683" height="1024" src="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260612-br-classnotes-and-then-the-rodeo-burned-down-tom-costello-Rodeo_02cBen_Arons-1200w-683x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48989" style="width:400px" srcse

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 hundreds of shows giving thousands of reviews and interviews. Subscribe to BroadwayRadio in Apple Podcasts by CLICKING HERE. Support BroadwayRadio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio Patreon listeners get This Week on Broadway first, on Sunday afternoon before it is released to the general public on Sunday evening. Panel: Peter Filichia | [email protected] | FacebookPETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. Peter’s new day-by-day desk calendar – A SHOW TUNE FOR TODAY – 366 Songs to Brighten Your Year – is available at finer retailers! Showtune for Today: But, Mr. Adams from 1776: 1970 British Cast Album Michael Portantiere | <a href="mailto:[email protected]

Every Tony Awards since 2019, BroadwayRadio’s Matt and Tony Award-winning producer Oliver have gotten together on a podcast to predict the winners in every category, with the help of Oliver’s proprietary algorithmic model. However, this year, they also examined how the Kalshi betting market was handling the Tony Awards. Check all of Oliver’s predictions here:https://ohenryproductions.com/blog/

On this very special episode of BroadwayRadio, Matt Tamanini brings his theatre-insider group chat to the podcast feed to predict the 2026 Tony Awards. On the episode, Matt is joined by theatre influencer and commentator Ashley Hufford and Tony-winning producer Caitlin Berg. They all reserve the right to change their predictions up until the night of the Tonys, but this is where they were as of Tuesday, June 2. Ken Davenport’s post about Tony voters:https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYXf9A0JuHR/ Connect with Ashley Hufford:Instagram: @ashley_huffordTikTok: @ashleyhufford Connect with Caitlin Berg:Instagram: @caitlinbergSubstack: Caitalopram

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. 1946 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, State of the Union” by Russel Crouse and Howard Lindsay State of the Union Wikipedia pagehttps://wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_the_Union_(play) Howard Lindsay Wikipedia pagehttps://wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Lindsay Russel Crouse Wikipedia pagehttps://wikipedia.org/wiki/Russel_Crouse State of the Union scripthttps://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/14245/state-of-the-union New Yorker review of original production by Wolcott Gibbshttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1945/11/24/1945-11-24-048-tny-cards-000018149 New York Times review of original production by Lewis Nicholshttps://nyti.ms/4nIKng3 Lindsay obithttps://www.nytimes.com/1968/02/12/archives/howard-lindsay-playwright-star-of-life-with-father-dies-howard.html Crouse obithttps://www.nytimes.com/1966/04/04/archives/russel-crouse-73-playwright-is-dead-russel-crouse-is-dead-at-73.html Masterworks Broadway: Howard Lindsay and Russel Crousehttps://masterworksbroadway.com/artist/howard-lindsay-and-russel-crouse/ “Life With Lindsay and

Breaking down the Broadway grosses and major theatre news 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) Who is performing and presenting at the 2026 Tony Awards– https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/the-79th-annual-tony-awards/releases/?view=112936-queen-latifah-pnk-jesse-tyler-ferguson-alex-newell-adrienne-warren-julianne-hough-whitney-leavitt-dylan-mulvaney-and-more-to-celebrate-chicagos-30th-a– https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/the-79th-annual-tony-awards/releases/?view=112949-star-studded-line-up-of-performers-and-presenters-revealed-for-the-79th-annual-tony-awards-live-sunday-june-7-on-cbs 3) Second Stage announces 2026-27 season, featuring updated ‘Fantasticks’ and ‘Gloria’https://deadline.com/2026/06/second-stage-broadway-gloria-fantasticks-1236939782/ 4) MTC to revive ‘Awake and Sing!’ on Broadwayhttps://deadline.com/2026/06/awake-and-sing-broadway-danny-burstein-jessica-hecht-1236931859/ 5) ‘Paranormal Activity’ finds its Broadway casthttps://deadline.com/2026/06/paranormal-activity-broadway-cast-1236937954/ 6) Casting news Joey Fatone, Paulo Szot to alternate as Lance in ‘& Juliet’ this summer<a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Joey-Fatone-and-Paulo-Szot-to-Return-to-JULIET-This-Summer-20260603

On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with Paper Mill Playhouse’s producing artistic director, Mark S. Hoebee. In addition to his administrative duties, Mark is also currently serving as the director for Paper Mill’s production of “West Side Story,” which is running now through June 28. Mark talks to Matt about his long history with the show, why it is so important to continue to tell this story, and how much weight it carries with a cast of young, up-and-coming talents. They also discuss Paper Mill’s recently announced 2026-27 season and current campaign to renovate the theatre’s campus in Millburn, New Jersey. Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of “West Side Story” runs in Millburn, New Jersey, from May 28 through June 28. Purchase tickets to see “West Side Story” at Paper Mill Playhouse:https://papermill.org/wss/

Matt reviews the national tour of ‘SIX’ 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, June 2, BroadwayRadio’s Matt Tamanini attended the opening night of the “SIX: The Musical” national tour at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Florida. The show will play Orlando through Sunday, June 7. To purchase tickets to see the show at the Dr. Phillips Center, click here:https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2026/six/

Chrissy Metz to make Broadway debut, NY adds $150M to theatre tax credit, Matt explains how to watch the Tonys 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 For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. Factor: Get 50% off and free daily greens at https://factormeals.com/broadway50off when you use coupon code broadway50off. 1) Chrissy Metz to make Broadway debut in ‘& Juiet’https://people.com/chrissy-metz-to-make-broadway-debut-in-and-juliet-11985703 2) New York state adds $150 million to theatrical tax credit programhttps://www.broadwayworld.com/article/New-York-State-Budget-Adds-150-Million-to-NYC-Theatrical-Production-Tax-Credit-20260529 3) ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ announces extensionhttps://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CATS-THE-JELLICLE-BALL-Extends-on-Broadway-Through-2027-20260528 4) Judge orders Trump’s name off Kennedy Centerhttps://www.npr.org/2026/05/29/nx-s1-5839349/president-trump-kennedy-center-name-judge-order 5) This week’s theatrical schedule Tuesday, June 2Opening: ‘Jerome’ Off-Broadway from Playwrights Horizonshttps://www.playwrightshorizons.org/shows/production-history/2020s/2526/jerome  Previews: ‘Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been’ Off-Broadway at New York City Center<a href="https://www.nycitycenter.o

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about MP: Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody @ The Culture Club, Girls Chance Music @ Vineyard Theatre, Indian Princesses @ Atlantic Theater, Dad Don’t Read This @ St. Luke’s Theatre, Spamilton: An American Parody 10th Anniversary Concert @ 54 Below, Bedlam’s Othello @ West End Theatre, Turandot @ The Met, Small @ Signature Center, and Celebrity Autobiography @ Shubert Theatre “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 CLICKING HERE. Support BroadwayRadio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio Patreon listeners get This Week on Broadway first, on Sunday afternoon before it is released to the general public on Sunday evening. Panel: Peter Filichia | [email protected] | FacebookPETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. Peter’s new day-by-day desk calendar – A SHOW TUNE FOR TODAY – 366 Songs to Brighten Your Year – is available at finer retailers! 80th Annual Theatre World Awards June 2, 2026 • Longacre Theatre, NYC Showtune for Today: You Mustn’t Be Discouraged from Fade Out – Fade In <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/may-31-show-tune-for-today-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48214" style="width:400px" srcset="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/may-31-show-tune-for-today-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/may-31-show-tune

Breaking down the Broadway grosses and major theatre news 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) ‘Chess’ to close on Broadway when Lea Michele departs in Junehttps://deadline.com/2026/05/chess-closing-broadway-lea-michele-1236921116/ 3) Louis-Drefus, Janney, Harris to lead ‘Other Desert Cities’ on Broadwayhttps://deadline.com/2026/05/julia-louis-dreyfus-broadway-other-desert-cities-ed-harris-1236920897/ 4) Tony Awards news Original cast of ‘Book of Mormon’ to perform at the Tonyshttps://playbill.com/article/original-stars-of-the-book-of-mormon-will-reunite-for-a-special-performance-at-the-2026-tony-awards All nominated musicals will perform at the Tonyshttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2026/05/21/the-tony-awards-to-feature-showstopping-performances-by-all-of-the-best-musical-and-best-revival-of-a-musical-nominees-452112/20260521cbs02/ Benanti, Burgess to host Act One preshowhttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2026/05/20/laura-benanti-and-tituss-burgess-to-host-the-tony-awards-act-one-437115/20260520cbs02/ 5) Off-Broadway Alliance Awards announces winnershttps://playbill.com/article/mexodus-masquerade-more-win-2026-off-broadway-alliance-awards 6) Show and casting news Rachel Zegler-led ‘Evita’ announces home and

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about the their takes on the awards season (so far). Reviews include Broken Snow @ Theatre 71, Pippin @ Signature Theater (VA), Well I’ll Let You Go @ Studio Seaview, and Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium @ Classic Stage Company. “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 CLICKING HERE. Support BroadwayRadio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio Patreon listeners get This Week on Broadway first, on Sunday afternoon before it is released to the general public on Sunday evening. Panel: Peter Filichia | [email protected] | FacebookPETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. Peter’s new day-by-day desk calendar – A SHOW TUNE FOR TODAY – 366 Songs to Brighten Your Year – is available at finer retailers! 80th Annual Theatre World Awards June 2, 2026 • Longacre Theatre, NYC Showtune for Today: They Both Reached for the Gun from Chicago: Original Cast Album <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/may-24-show-tune-for-today-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48215" style="width:400px" srcset="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/may-24-show-tune-for-today-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/may-24-show-tune-for-today-225x300.jpg 225w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/may-24-show-tune-for-today-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://broadw

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks with Marianna Gailus, co-starring in “New Born” at the Minetta Lane Theater presented by Audible. Headshot by Thomas Brunot Production photo by Evan Zimmerman “Class Notes” actively covers New York’s current theater season on, off, and off-off Broadway. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name.

Breaking down the Broadway grosses for the week ending May 17, 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/ ‘Every Brilliant Thing,’ ‘Titanique’ announce national tourshttps://deadline.com/2026/05/titanique-tour-1236915666/ ‘Just in Time’ recoups Broadway investmenthttps://deadline.com/2026/05/just-in-time-broadway-recoups-capitalization-1236906723/ Krysta Rodriguez to play Roxie in ‘Chicago’ on Broadwayhttps://www.broadwaynews.com/krysta-rodriguez-to-star-as-roxie-hart-in-broadways-chicago/ 2) Closing notices Beaches: https://deadline.com/2026/05/beaches-broadway-closing-date-1236916461/ Death Becomes Her: https://deadline.com/2026/05/death-becomes-her-broadway-closing-date-1236914353/ 3) Show and casting news ‘Book of Mormon’ pushes re-opening back one weekhttps://playbill.com/article/book-of-mormon-delays-broadway-reopening Tracee Ellis Ross to take over ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ in Julyhttps://deadline.com/2026/05/tracee-ellis-ross-every-brilliant-thing-broadwsay-1236914325/ ‘Warriors’ coming to Broadway in spring 2027https://www.broadwayjournal.com/p/warriors-to-open-in-spring-2027 Gaten Matarazzo to lead 30th anniversary production of ‘Rent’ in London<a href="https://deadline.com/2026/0

‘Book of Mormon’ return date, Joshua Henry wins Drama League Award, Ledisi joins ‘Wanted’ 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 For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. 1) ‘Book of Mormon’ sets return targethttps://deadline.com/2026/05/book-of-mormon-broadway-fire-1236883793/ 2) Awards update Drama League Awards announce 2026 winnershttps://www.broadwaynews.com/2026-drama-league-award-winners-announced/ John Lithgow to receive Theatre World Lifetime Achievement Awardhttps://playbill.com/article/john-lithgow-to-receive-john-willis-award-for-lifetime-achievement-in-the-theatre Off Broadway Alliance Awards announce winnershttps://playbill.com/article/mexodus-masquerade-more-earn-off-broadway-alliance-award-nominations Shows honored with Equity Broadway Chorus Awards nominationshttps://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CATS-CHESS-RAGTIME-and-SCHMIGADOON-Nominated-For-ACCA-Awards-20260515 3) Show and casting Ledisi joins upcoming Broadway production of ‘Wanted’https://deadline.com/2026/05/wanted-broadway-musical-solea-pfeiffer-liisi-lafontaine-1236757771/ Mariska Hargitay extends run in ‘Every Brilliant Thing’https://deadline.com/2026/05/mariska-hargitay-broadway-every-brilliant-thing-2-1236906064

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Meg Bussert. Peter was in London and saw seven shows: The Karate Kid @ New Wimbledon Theatre, An Ideal Husband @ Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, The Producers @ Garrick Theatre, The Play That Goes Wrong, Grace Pervades @ Theatre Royal Haymarket, Mother Courage and Her Children @ Globe Theatre and Hercules @ Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Back in NYC, Michael saw Traviata In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY, and Peter saw One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest @ Studio 17. “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 CLICKING HERE. Support BroadwayRadio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio Patreon listeners get This Week on Broadway first, on Sunday afternoon before it is released to the general public on Sunday evening. Panel: Peter Filichia | [email protected] | FacebookPETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. Peter’s new day-by-day desk calendar – A SHOW TUNE FOR TODAY – 366 Songs to Brighten Your Year – is available at finer retailers! This Thursday @ AMT Theater, 3PM – A PERSONAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN THEATER 80th Annual Theatre World Awards June 2, 2026 • Longacre Theatre, NYC Showtune for Today: Mother Darling from Grey Gardens <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/may-17-show-tune-for-today-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48217" style="width:398px" srcset="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/u

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks with Rebecca Jimenez, who plays Andi in “Indian Princesses” co-produced with Rattlestick Theater at the Atlantic Theater Company. Headshot by Chris Jon Photography Rebecca Jimenez – Rehearsal photos by Ahron R. Foster <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260517-br-classnotes-indian-princesses-rebecca-jimenez-2-1200w-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48857" style="width:400px" srcset="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260517-br-classnotes-indian-princesses-rebecca-jimenez-2-1200w-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260517-br-classnotes-indian-princesses-rebecca-jimenez-2-1200w-300x200.jpg 300w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260517-br-classnotes-indian-princesses-rebecca-jimenez-2-1200w-768x512.jpg 768w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260517-br-classnotes-indian-pr

Matt reviews the national tour of ‘The Notebook’ 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, May 12, BroadwayRadio’s Matt Tamanini attended the opening night of the “The Notebook” national tour at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Florida. The show will play Orlando through Sunday, May 17. To purchase tickets to see the show at the Dr. Phillips Center, click here:https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2026/the-notebook/

Breaking down the Broadway grosses for the week ending May 10, 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) ‘Much Ado’ announces dates, home, full casthttps://deadline.com/2026/05/much-ado-about-nothing-broadway-cast-opening-date-1236898171/ 3) Meg Stalter to make Broadway debut in ‘Oh, Mary!’https://playbill.com/article/meg-stalter-sets-broadway-debut-in-oh-mary 4) Broadway on screen news ‘Fallen Angels’ to stream June 5 performancehttps://deadline.com/2026/05/broadway-fallen-angels-livestream-1236900878/ West End production of ‘Giant’ to hit movie theaters in Novemberhttps://variety.com/2026/film/news/broadway-giant-live-filmed-version-release-date-john-lithgow-1236744930/ 5) Weird Al jukebox musical in the workshttps://deadline.com/2026/05/weird-al-yankovic-broadway-musical-1236899451/ 6) ‘Amaze’ extends Off-Broadway againhttps://playbill.com/article/jamie-allan-magic-show-amaze-gets-4th-extension-off-broadway

Matt runs through who he voted for in every category for this year’s OCCs Any and all feedback is appreciated:Matt Tamanini: [email protected] | @BroadwayRadio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. 1) 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award winnershttps://deadline.com/2026/05/outer-critics-circle-awards-schmigadoon-balusters-broadway-1236890989/

Eugene O’Neill fire update, tons of show and casting news, Matt review 3 shows from NYC trip 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 For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. 1) Update on Eugene O’Neill fire and ‘Book of Mormon’ planshttps://deadline.com/2026/05/book-of-mormon-broadway-fire-1236883793/ 2) Theatre World Award winners announcedhttps://www.broadwayworld.com/article/2026-Theatre-World-Award-Honorees-Revealed-Luke-Evans-Ayo-Edebiri-and-More-20260507 3) Show and casting news ‘Schmigadoon!’ adds 4 months to Broadway runhttps://deadline.com/2026/05/schmigadoon-broadway-closing-date-1236885280/ Maya Rudolph extends run in ‘Oh, Mary!’https://deadline.com/2026/05/maya-rudolph-broadway-oh-mary-2-1236884512/ Adrienne Warren to replace Kara Young for final 3 weeks of ‘Proof’https://deadline.com/2026/05/adrienne-warren-broadway-proof-kara-young-1236886332/ Olivia Holt to succeed Isa Briones in ‘Just in Time’https://www.broadwaynews.com/olivia-holt-joins-just-in-time-cast-replacing-isa-briones-as-connie-francis/ Duncan Shiek’s ‘Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen’ to play Off-Broadway this fallhttps://deadline.com/2026/05/duncan-sheik-manga-memoirs-amorous-gentlemen-musical-1236887694/ Public Theater extends ‘Girl, I

Peter Filichia, James Marino, Michael Portantiere, and Carey Purcell talk about The Balusters. Schmigadoon, Kenrex, Rocky Horror, Ragtime, Fallen Angels, Broadway’s Next Hit Musical @ 54 Below, Proof, Beaches, and The Lost Boys “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 CLICKING HERE. Support BroadwayRadio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio Patreon listeners get This Week on Broadway first, on Sunday afternoon before it is released to the general public on Sunday evening. Panel: Peter Filichia | [email protected] | FacebookPETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. Peter’s new day-by-day desk calendar – A SHOW TUNE FOR TODAY – 366 Songs to Brighten Your Year – is available at finer retailers! Showtune for Today: Mama, A Rainbow from Minnie’s Boys </fig

Breaking down the Broadway grosses for the week ending May 3, 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) Electrical fire at Eugene O’Neill closes ‘Book of Mormon’ indefinitelyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/04/theater/broadway-theater-fire-eugene-oneill-book-of-mormon.html 3) ‘Celebrity Autobiography’ to make Broadway debut next weekhttps://deadline.com/2026/05/celebrity-autobiography-broadway-1236880861/ 4) ‘Liberation’ wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Dramahttps://deadline.com/2026/05/iberation-angel-down-pulitzer-prize-1236880229/

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks with Cassia Thompson, who plays Laurencia in “Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium” at Classic Stage Company. Cassia Thompson Headshot (Credit JW Headshots) Rehearsal photo by Allison Stock [Cassia Thompson and Joe Tapper] “Class Notes” actively covers New York’s current theater season on, off, and off-off Broadway. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name.

Matt runs through all of the nominations for the 79th annual Tony Awards Any and all feedback is appreciated:Matt Tamanini: [email protected] | @BroadwayRadio 1) 2026 Tony nominees announced:https://www.tonyawards.com/nominees/

‘Evita’ and ‘Benjamin Button’ coming to New York, Tony Award honorees announced, 2027 Encores shows revealed 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 Support our sponsors: factormeals.com/broadway50off and use code broadway50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for one year. *Offer only valid for new Factor customers with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase. 1) ‘Evita’ starring Rachel Zegler to hit Broadway in spring 2027https://deadline.com/2026/04/evita-rachel-zegler-broadway-2-1236875848/ 2) ‘Benjamin Button’ to open in Public Theater’s fall seasonhttps://www.broadwaynews.com/benjamin-button-musical-sets-north-american-premiere-at-public-theater/ 3) ‘Charlie Brown,’ ‘Hallelujah, Baby!’, ‘Spider Woman’ in Encores 2027 seasonhttps://deadline.com/2026/04/encores-in-the-heights-kiss-of-the-spider-woman-1236875769/ 4) Awards Corner New York Drama Critics Circle honors Rudin shows, but no new musicalhttps://deadline.com/2026/04/new-york-drama-critics-circle-awards-scott-rudin-1236877027/ Mary-Mitchell Campbell to receive the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Awardhttps://www.tonyawards.com/press/mary-mitchell-campbell-to-receive-the-2026-isabelle-stevenson-tony-award/ Bishop, Fisher, Lapine to receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Awardshttps://deadline.com/2026/04/tony-awards-lifetime-achievement-honor-1236877073/ ‘Schmigadoon!’ score and

Peter Filichia, Jena Tesse Fox, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Kenrex @ the Lucille Lortel Theatre, The Rocky Horror Show, Blood/Love @ Theater 555, Fallen Angels, Death of a Salesman, Proof, The Wicked Stage: Songs About Show Business, Hosted by Christine Pedi @ 54 Below, Soop Theater Company’s production of American, Italian @ The Chain Theater, and Hirschfeld’s Icons at the Algonquin “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 CLICKING HERE. Support BroadwayRadio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio Patreon listeners get This Week on Broadway first, on Sunday afternoon before it is released to the general public on Sunday evening. Panel: Peter Filichia | [email protected] | FacebookPETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. Peter’s new day-by-day desk calendar – A SHOW TUNE FOR TODAY – 366 Songs to Brighten Your Year – is available at finer retailers! Showtune for Today: Just Go To The Movies from A Day in Hollywood <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/may-3-show-tune-for-today-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48219" style="width:400px" srcset="https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/may-3-show-tune-for-today-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/may-3-show-tune-for-today-225x300.jpg 225w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/may-3-show-tune-for-today-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://broadwayradio.com/wordpress/wp-content/upload