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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)PURPOSE (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we dive into the Broadway play PURPOSE by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins at the Hayes Theatre in NYC. We explore the intricate plot, character…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Theatre Chat: The Jonathan Larson Project, Eurydice, and Broadway Trends
In this week's Theater Chat, Jeff and Richie dive into the latest theater news. They discuss the unexpected closure of The Jonathan Larson Project, upcoming…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)HENRIK IBSEN's GHOSTS (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we explore the Off-Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen's GHOSTS at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center. We dive into the modern…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Theatre Chat: Evita, Queen of Versailles, and More
In this week's Theatre Chat episode, Jeff and Richie dive into the latest Broadway news. They discuss Rachel Zegler's casting in Evita, Jean Smart's return to…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Sunset Boulevard Spotlight: David Thaxton on Broadway
In this episode, Jeff and Richie sit down with David Thaxton, currently starring in the iconic musical Sunset Boulevard on Broadway. David shares his journey…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Theatre Chat: Roundabout's New Season, Mamma Mia's Return, and Olivier Highlights
In this week's Theatre Chat, Jeff and Richie dive into the vibrant world of theater for the week ending March 9th. They dive into Roundabout's exciting…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)REDWOOD (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the highly anticipated Broadway production of "Redwood" at the Nederlander Theatre, starring Tony Award-winner Idina…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Theatre Chat: Star Power, Immersive Experiences, and Community Support
In this week's Theatre Chat, Jeff and Richie dive into the vibrant world of theater for the week ending March 2nd. From Broadway to Off-Broadway, we're…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Off-Broadway gem "The Jonathan Larson Project," currently playing at the iconic Orpheum Theatre in NYC. We…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)THEATRE CHAT: Cancellations, Cast Shakeups, and Audience Trends - Week Ending February 23rd
In this episode of Half Hour with Jeff and Richie, we kick off our new Monday series "Theatre Chat" with a deep dive into the latest Broadway news and hot…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)ENGLISH (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we take center stage with Sanaz Toossi's captivating play "English," currently gracing the Todd Haimes Theatre. We explore the intricate world…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)KOWALSKI (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of "Kowalski," the intriguing off-Broadway production at The Duke on 42nd Street. We explore Tennessee Williams'…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)ENCORES! URINETOWN - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we dive into the City Center Encores! production of "Urinetown," the Tony Award-winning musical that blends political satire with catchy…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)MYSTIC PIZZA (Paper Mill Playhouse) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we slice into the premiere of "Mystic Pizza" at Paper Mill Playhouse, the musical adaptation of the beloved 1988 film. We knead through the…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)THE ANTIQUITIES (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, Jeff and Richie take you on a journey through time and technology with their conversation of "The Antiquities," the thought-provoking…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)SHOW/BOAT: A RIVER (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, Jeff and Richie dive into the off-Broadway production of "Show/Boat: A River" at NYU Skirball, a bold reimagining of the classic musical "Show…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)The Spring 2025 Broadway Season Conversation with CONNOR & DYLAN MACDOWELL (Musicals Episode)
In this episode, we sat down with Connor & Dylan MacDowell, Hosts of DRAMA. to dive into the spring 2025 Broadway season. We discuss a diverse lineup of…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)The Spring 2025 Broadway Season Conversation with CONNOR & DYLAN MACDOWELL (Plays Episode)
In this episode, we sat down with Connor & Dylan MacDowell, Hosts of DRAMA. to dive into the spring 2025 Broadway season. We discuss a diverse lineup of plays…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)ANNIE (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we take you backstage to the Theater at Madison Square Garden for a fresh look at the classic musical "Annie," starring Whoopi Goldberg. We…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Broadway / Off-Broadway 2024 in Review: Musicals That Stole the Show
In this episode Jeff and Richie recap the unforgettable 2024 Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals season! From unexpected revivals to groundbreaking new works…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Broadway / Off-Broadway 2024 in Review: The Plays That Defined the Year
Buckle up, theater lovers! Jeff and Richie are serving up a sizzling recap of Broadway and Off-Broadway's most talked-about plays of 2024. From the…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)CULT OF LOVE (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we take center stage with "Cult of Love," the gripping new Broadway production at the Hayes Theater. This powerful family drama weaves a…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)GYPSY (2024 Broadway Revival) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we take center stage with the 2024 Broadway revival of "Gypsy," starring the incomparable Audra McDonald at the Majestic Theater. We strip…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)EUREKA DAY (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we take center stage with "Eureka Day," the thought-provoking Broadway production at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. This Manhattan Theatre…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)A Broadway Conversation with Intimacy Coordinator CLAIRE WARDEN
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the intimate world of Broadway with special guest Claire Warden, the intimacy coordinator for the current…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)DEATH BECOMES HER (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we dive into the dazzling new Broadway musical "Death Becomes Her," currently playing at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. This vibrant adaptation of…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at Paper Mill Playhouse - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we unwrap the festive charm of "White Christmas" at Paper Mill Playhouse, a beloved holiday classic brought to life on stage. We dive into how…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)ELF (2024 Broadway Revival) - A Post Show Analysis
Step into a winter wonderland with Jeff and Richie as they unwrap the magic of the 2024 Broadway revival of "Elf: The Musical" at the Marquis Theatre! In this…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)WICKED Part 1 (Musical Film) - A Film Show Analysis
In this spellbinding episode, we dive into the first part of the highly anticipated film adaptation of "Wicked." Join us as we explore how this beloved…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
Step into the glittery world of off-Broadway with Jeff and Richie as they unpack "The Big Gay Jamboree" at the Orpheum Theater! This week, we're trapped in a…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)SHIT. MEET. FAN. (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we plunge into the provocative world of "Shit. Meet. Fan.", the latest Off-Broadway sensation at MCC Theater. Written and directed by Robert…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we take center stage with "A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical" currently playing at Studio 54 on Broadway. Join us as we blow our…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)TAMMY FAYE (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the new Broadway musical TAMMY FAYE at the Palace Theatre. From Elton John's score to Katie Brayben's standout…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)SWEPT AWAY (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we're swept into the world of SWEPT AWAY, the innovative new musical playing at the Longacre Theatre on Broadway. This unique jukebox musical…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)MAYBE HAPPY ENDING (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we take you on a journey through the innovative new Broadway musical MAYBE HAPPY ENDING at the Belasco Theatre. This refreshing addition to…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we sink our teeth into the off-Broadway revival of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Westside Theatre. We explore how this cult classic continues…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)TEETH (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we sink our teeth into the off-Broadway sensation TEETH currently playing at New World Stages. This wild, campy musical blends horror, comedy…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)ENCORES! RAGTIME - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we take you behind the curtain of the New York City Center Encores Gala Production of RAGTIME. This Tony Award-winning musical, which follows…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)LEFT ON TENTH (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, LEFT ON TENTH, the new Broadway production at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Based on Delia Efron's memoir, this romantic comedy promises love…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)DRAG! THE MUSICAL (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we take center stage with the Off-Broadway sensation 'Drag: The Musical' at New World Stages. This glittery roller coaster ride combines…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)ROMEO + JULIET (2024 Broadway Revival) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode of “Half Hour”, we delve into the 2024 Broadway revival of ROMEO + JULIET, now playing at Circle in the Square. This modern take on…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)SUNSET BOULEVARD (2024 Broadway Revival) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode of Half Hour, we take you behind the curtain of the 2024 Broadway revival of SUNSET BLVD., now playing at the St. James Theatre. Featuring…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)OUR TOWN (2024 Broadway Revival) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the 2024 Broadway revival of Thornton Wilder's timeless classic, "Our Town," currently playing at the Barrymore…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)YELLOW FACE (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on 'Yellow Face,' the talked-about Broadway play at the Todd Haimes Theatre. This semi-autobiographical work by David…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we take you on a journey through "The Hills of California," the captivating new Broadway play at the Broadhurst Theatre. We unpack the…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)MCNEAL (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on Broadway's latest tech-driven play, "McNeal," starring the incomparable Robert Downey Jr. in his Great White Way…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)THE ROOMMATE (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on Broadway's latest, "The Roommate," starring the legendary Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone. Join us as we unpack this…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we dive into the Off-Broadway sensation 'Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole A Song,' currently playing at THEATRE 555. This long-running…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)The Fall 2024 Off-Broadway Season Conversation
In this episode, Jeff & Richie dive into the exciting lineup of Off-Broadway shows for the fall 2024 season. They discuss the differences between Broadway and…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)TABLE 17 (Off-Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
Join Jeff and Richie as they dive into the delightful off-Broadway production of Table 17. Discover how this refreshing play brings the magic of 90s black…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)A Broadway Conversation with Tony Award Winner CADY HUFFMAN
In this episode, we sit down with Tony Award winner Cady Huffman. Cady takes us on a journey through her career, from her early days in youth theater to her…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)A Broadway Conversation with HEATHER HITCHENS (President & CEO of the American Theatre Wing)
In this episode, we sit down with Heather Hitchens, the President and CEO of the American Theatre Wing, to explore her journey into the theater world. Heather…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)The Fall 2024 Broadway Season Conversation with MATT KOPLIK (Musicals Episode)
In this episode, we sit down with Matt Koplik, Host of the BROADWAY BREAKDOWN to dive into the Fall 2024 Broadway season. We discuss a diverse lineup of…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)The Fall 2024 Broadway Season Conversation with MATT KOPLIK (Plays Episode)
In this episode, we sit down with Matt Koplik, Host of the BROADWAY BREAKDOWN to dive into the fall 2024 Broadway season. We discuss a diverse lineup of plays…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we discuss Broadway's Once Upon a Mattress, currently playing at the Hudson Theatre. This zany musical comedy stars Sutton Foster as Princess…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)A Broadway Conversation with MICHAEL HERWITZ (JOB the Play)
In this episode, we sit down with Michael Herwitz, the visionary director of Broadway’s JOB. Join us as we delve into Michael's fascinating journey from child…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)Listen Now - The Magical Making of Disney's Aladdin on Broadway
Few musicals have captured the hearts of audiences quite like Disney's ALADDIN. But did you know the beloved stage adaptation of the classic animation almost…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)JOB (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we delve into Broadway's "Job," currently playing at the Hayes Theatre. We share our thoughts on the gripping performances by Tony Award…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)A Broadway Conversation with SOPHIE CARMEN-JONES (Moulin Rouge!)
In this episode, we sit down with Sophie Carmen-Jones to discuss her role in the Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! Please note that this episode may contain…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)MOULIN ROUGE "5th Anniversary" (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we discuss Broadway’s MOULIN ROUGE, the musical playing at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. We had a great time going back and revisiting the show…