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Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
"Half Hour with Jeff & Richie" is the ultimate podcast for Broadway fans. With Jeff Malone & Richie Grasso as your lively hosts, prepare for a thrilling and intellectually engaging exploration of Broadway. This show is all about exclusive interviews with talent and creatives from the industry, captivating analysis of the plays and musicals we see, and a celebration of the artistry, dreams, and legends that define Broadway. Whether you're a seasoned theatre enthusiast, an aspiring artist, or…
Episodes
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Romy & Michele: The Musical – Fun, Flash, and Missing Hits?
In this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we share our post-show thoughts on Romy & Michele: The Musical at Stage 42. Laura Bell Bundy and Kara Lindsay…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Waiting for Godot on Broadway: The 2025 Revival with Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter
In this episode of “Half Hour”, we review the 2025 Broadway revival of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot at the Hudson Theatre. The production features Keanu…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Little Bear Ridge Road: Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock in Samuel D. Hunter’s Broadway Family Drama
In this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we explore Little Bear Ridge Road, the new Broadway play by Samuel D. Hunter at the Booth Theatre. Featuring…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Art on Broadway: Friendship, Humor, and Tension at the Music Box Theatre (2025 Broadway Revival)
In this episode of Half Hour, we discuss the 2025 Broadway revival of Art at the Music Box Theatre. Starring Bobby Cannavale, Neil Patrick Harris, and James…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Theatre Chat: Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Schmigadoon, and Kiss of the Spider Woman
In this Theatre Chat episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we discuss Broadway’s upcoming revival of Cats: The Jellicle Ball, the stage adaptation of…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Punch at Manhattan Theatre Club: James Graham’s Broadway Play Explores Restorative Justice
In this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we review the Broadway production Punch, written by James Graham and currently at Manhattan Theatre Club’s…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Theatre Chat with Frank DiLella: Discussing Broadway’s Fall 2025 Season
In this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we’re joined by 11-time Emmy Award-winning journalist Frank DiLella for a look ahead at the Fall 2025 Broadway…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Prince F*ggot: Off-Broadway’s Bold Reflection on LGBTQ+ Identity
On this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we examine the Off-Broadway production of Prince F*ggot at Studio Seaview in New York City. The play, created…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Caroline at MCC Theater: Generational Tensions and the Play’s Surprising Center
On this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we review the Off-Broadway production of Caroline at MCC Theater. Through a thorough examination of the play’s…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Saturday Church at NYTW: Coming of Age and Community in Off-Broadway’s New Musical
In this episode, Jeff and Richie analyze Saturday Church, currently in its extended Off-Broadway run at New York Theatre Workshop. The discussion centers on…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Theatre Chat: Wicked Trailer, Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail, and Is the Broadway Musical in Trouble?
In this Theatre Chat episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we dig into the final trailer for Wicked: For Good, new casting announcements for Gruesome…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)House of McQueen: Alexander McQueen’s Legacy on Stage
In this episode of “Half Hour”, we examine House of McQueen, the Off-Broadway production at the Mansion at Hudson Yards. Jeff and Richie break down the show’s…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Theatre Chat: John Lithgow in Giant, Bob the Drag Queen in Moulin Rouge!, Amber Ruffin’s Bigfoot!
In this Theatre Chat episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we cover John Lithgow’s return to Broadway in Giant, Bob the Drag Queen’s long-anticipated…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Jeff Ross "Take a Banana for the Ride": Comedy and Connection on Broadway
In this episode of Half Hour, we discuss Jeff Ross’s Broadway debut, “Take a Banana for the Ride,” now at the Nederlander Theatre in NYC. The conversation…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Ava: The Secret Conversations: Elizabeth McGovern Brings a Hollywood Icon to Life
In this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we discuss the Off-Broadway production Ava: The Secret Conversations, now playing at New York City Center…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Twelfth Night: A Contemporary Spin on Shakespeare’s Comedy
In this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we break down the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Twelfth Night at the Delacorte Theater in New…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Theatre Chat: The Muppets’ Broadway Debut, AI on Stage, and Casting Controversies
In this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we break down the latest developments in the theater world. From the Muppets’ long-awaited Broadway debut to…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Ginger Twinsies: Nineties Nostalgia on Stage
In this episode, we dive into the Off-Broadway production Ginger Twinsies, now running at the Orpheum Theatre in New York City. This parody of The Parent Trap…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Theatre Chat: Taylor Swift, Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York, and Encores! High Spirits
Jeff and Richie return with a new Theatre Chat episode, covering major headlines in the Broadway and theater world. This week’s discussion highlights Taylor…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Heathers: The Musical Returns Off-Broadway
In this episode, Jeff and Richie examine the off-Broadway return of "Heathers: The Musical," playing at New World Stages. The conversation includes analysis of…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Theater Chat: Celebrating Hamilton’s 10th Anniversary & Broadway Trends
Jeff & Richie dive into Broadway’s latest topics, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Hamilton with insights on its cultural impact and upcoming performances…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Inside JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL at the Laura Pels Theatre
In this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we delve into the off-Broadway production of "Joy: A New True Musical" at the Laura Pels Theatre. We explore…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Theatre Chat: Bess Wohl’s LIBERATION, BLUE MOON Trailer, and A CHORUS LINE 50th Anniversary Celebration
In this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we break down the latest Broadway happenings. We discuss the announcement of Bess Wohl’s “Liberation", the…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Inside TROPHY BOYS: Gender and Power at MCC Theatre
Join us as we discuss "Trophy Boys," the Off-Broadway sensation at MCC Theatre. This episode unpacks the play's exploration of gender roles and power dynamics…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Behind Beau the Musical with Douglas Lyons
Jeff and Richie welcome Douglas Lyons to discuss Beau the Musical, currently onstage in New York. Douglas opens up about the creative process, how his…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Revisiting Boop! The Musical and Highlights from Broadway Bares and the 2025 Jimmy Awards
In this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we return to Boop! The Musical and discuss its place in the Broadway landscape. We share our experience at…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Theatre Chat: Oedipus, Jeff Ross, Chess Revival & Broadway Grosses
On this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we discuss the latest theater headlines, including new productions like Oedipus starring Mark Strong and…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Call Me Izzy: Broadway’s Latest One-Woman Show with Jean Smart
In this episode, we review the Broadway play Call Me Izzy at Studio 54, starring Jean Smart. We discuss the play’s themes, Smart’s performance, and the…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Theatre Chat: Dog Day Afternoon, Beetlejuice Returns, Smash Closing & Broadway Grosses
This week on Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we break down the latest theatre news, including the Dog Day Afternoon announcement, Beetlejuice’s limited return…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)My Son’s a Queer at New York City Center: Identity, Imagination, and Parental Support
In this episode, we discuss the New York City Center production of My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?) by Rob Madge. We break down the show’s celebration…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)78TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS RECAP: Standout Performances, Winners, and Our Live Experience
In this episode, we recap the 78th Annual Tony Awards, sharing our take on the standout performances, nominees, and winners that defined the night. We talk…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)TONY AWARDS PREDICTIONS (MUSICAL CATEGORIES) 2024/2025 SEASON
In this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we break down our predictions for the 2025 Tony Awards, focusing only on the musical categories. We cover…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)TONY AWARDS PREDICTIONS (PLAY CATEGORIES) 2024/2025 SEASON
In this episode, Jeff and Richie dig into their predictions for the 2025 Tony Awards, focusing on the plays. They cover the nominees for best direction, sound…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Kip Williams on Directing The Picture of Dorian Gray and the Future of Theatre
In this episode, Jeff and Richie chat with Kip Williams, the creative force behind the current New York production of The Picture of Dorian Gray starring Sarah…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Theatre Chat: Chess, Ragtime, Patti LuPone & The Broadway Grosses
This week on Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we’re talking about the highly anticipated revival of Chess with Lea Michele, cast news for Ragtime, and the latest…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)George Clooney’s Broadway Debut: A Closer Look at Good Night, and Good Luck
In this episode, we discuss the Broadway production of Good Night, and Good Luck at the Winter Garden Theatre. We look at how the show tackles McCarthyism, the…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Discussing the 2025 Glengarry Glen Ross Revival at the Palace Theatre
This week, we tackle the 2025 Broadway revival of Glengarry Glen Ross at the Palace Theatre. We break down the cast’s performances, especially Bob Odenkirk’s…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Pirates! the Penzance Musical on Broadway: A New Take at the Todd Haimes Theatre
In this episode, we discuss the 2025 Broadway revival of Pirates! the Penzance Musical at the Todd Haimes Theatre. We look at how this new production updates…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway: A New Musical Journey
In this episode, we dive into the Broadway production of Buena Vista Social Club at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. We discuss the show’s cultural impact, the…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Spotlight on Shannon Lewis: Choreographing JUST IN TIME on Broadway
This week, we’re joined by Shannon Lewis, the choreographer behind the new musical Just In Time. Shannon talks about her early days as a dancer, how she…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Weekly Theatre Chat May 18th: Broadway & Off-Broadway News + Broadway Grosses
In this episode of “Half Hour”, we dive into the latest Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Regional Theatre news. We cover upcoming musicals, exciting revivals like…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Dead Outlaw on Broadway: Revisiting Elmer McCurdy’s Story
In this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we dive into the Broadway production of Dead Outlaw at the Longacre Theatre. After seeing the show off…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Real Women Have Curves on Broadway: Cultural Storytelling and Representation
In this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we discuss the new Broadway musical Real Women Have Curves at the James Earl Jones Theatre. We break down the…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Inside Boop! The Musical: A Conversation with Jerry Mitchell
In the episode, Jeff and Richie are joined by Jerry Mitchell to discuss the journey of Boop! The Musical from concept to stage. Jerry reflects on his career…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends on Broadway: Honoring a Legacy
In this episode, we discuss the Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. We break down the show’s production…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Floyd Collins at Lincoln Center: A Post-Show Analysis
In this episode, we discuss the Broadway revival of Floyd Collins at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. We cover the show's historical background, Jeremy Jordan's…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Tony Awards Nominations: Our Take on Broadway’s Biggest Night
This week, we dive into the latest theater award nominations, including the Tony Awards, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama Desk. We share our reactions to the…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)ENCORES! WONDERFUL TOWN - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we dive into the 2025 City Center Encores! production of Wonderful Town in New York City. We break down what…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)JUST IN TIME (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we dive into the Broadway musical Just In Time at Circle in the Square. We break down how the show reimagines…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)SMASH! (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, Jeff and Richie break down the Broadway production of Smash at the Imperial Theatre. Inspired by the cult TV series, Smash takes audiences…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)OTHELLO (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we break down the Broadway revival of Shakespeare’s OTHELLO at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal. We…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we dive into the Broadway production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the Marquis Theatre. We break down how the play brings 1959…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN - (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we dive into the Broadway production of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN at the Booth Theatre. We break down how Kimberly Belflower’s play…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we dive into the Broadway revival of The Last Five Years at the Hudson Theatre. From its innovative concept to…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)BOOP! THE MUSICAL (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we dive into Boop! The Musical, now playing at the Broadhurst Theatre on Broadway. We break down the show's nostalgic yet modern take on the…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Theatre Chat: 2025 Olivier Awards Highlights, Wicked Buzz, & Broadway’s Strong Season
In this week’s Theatre Chat, Jeff and Richie break down the highlights of the 2025 Laurence Olivier Awards, including major wins for "The Curious Case of…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode of *Half Hour with Jeff & Richie*, we dive into the Broadway production of The Picture of Dorian Gray at the Music Box Theatre. Featuring Sarah…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)OPERATION MINCEMEAT (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we dive into the Broadway production of Operation Mincemeat at the Golden Theatre. We explore its unique mix of British humor and historical…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Theater Chat: Private Lives Revival, Hugh Jackman & Sonia Friedman, John Krasinski Off-Broadway, & the New Paper Mill Playhouse Season
In this week's Theater Chat episode, Jeff and Richie dive into the latest buzz from Broadway and beyond. From the revival of Noël Coward's Private Lives and…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)ENCORES! LOVE LIFE - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we dive into the Encores! production of LOVE LIFE at New York City Center. We discuss this rarely staged musical that follows a love story…