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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)HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we discuss the new Broadway musical "HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO" at the Belasco Theatre in NYC. We cover the plot, adaptation from documentary to…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)A Broadway Conversation with MARY TESTA (THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA)
In this episode we have a conversation with the three-time Tony nominee Mary Testa, as she shares insights from her incredible career in the industry. From her…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)GEORGE BALANCHINE'S THE NUTCRACKER - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we discuss George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, the timeless holiday classic performed by the New York City Ballet. Join us as we delve into…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we discuss the captivating new off-broadway musical, THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of the plot and themes…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)SPAMALOT (2023 Broadway Revival) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we discuss the 2023 Broadway revival of Monty Python’s Spamalot. Richie shares his experience seeing the original production and reflects on…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)HARMONY - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we discuss the new musical HARMONY, delving into its overall concept, standout actors' performances, Warren Carlyle's direction, and the music…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)A Broadway Conversation with VANESSA BELL CALLOWAY and HEATHER ALICIA SIMMS (PURLIE VICTORIOUS)
In this episode, we pull back the curtain and bring center stage two stars from the Broadway play PURLIE VICTORIOUS, Vanessa Bell Calloway, and Heather Alicia…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)I NEED THAT - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we delve into the captivating world of Roundabout's "I NEED THAT" and explore the thought-provoking material penned by Theresa Rebeck. Join us…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)The Sept/Oct 2023 *No Spoiler* Show Recap (Melissa Etheridge My Window, Purlie Victorious, Jaja's African Hair Braiding, and Gutenberg! The Musical)
In this episode, we dive into the world of Broadway with our Sept/Oct 2023 recap. Join us as we provide a non-spoiler take on four incredible shows: Melissa…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)A Broadway Conversation with LEIGH SILVERMAN (MERRY ME)
In this week's podcast episode, we have a captivating conversation with Tony-Nominated Director LEIGH SILVERMAN, known for her recent role at New York Theatre…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)PAL JOEY at NY City Center with Tarik Flannagan - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the highly anticipated NY City Center ENCORES Gala Fall 2023 Production of "Pal Joey." Accompanying Jeff & Richie is…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)THE REFUGE PLAYS - A Post Show Analysis
In this week's episode, we dive into the new Off-Broadway play, THE REFUGE PLAYS. We break down the overall plot, discuss the show's structure, and share our…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL - A Post Show Broadway Analysis
In this week's episode, we dive into the hilarious new Broadway musical GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL. We share our thoughts on the show, discussing what we loved and…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)PURLIE VICTORIOUS - A Post Show Broadway Analysis
In this week's episode, we dive into the 2023 revival of the Broadway play "PURLIE VICTORIOUS." We unpack the significance of this timeless show in the…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING - A Post Show Broadway Analysis
In this week's episode, we attended Manhattan Theatre Club's latest gem, "JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING." We're dishing all the details: the importance of the…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)A Broadway Conversation with JAMES DALY (DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS)
In this episode of Half Hour, Jeff & Richie sit down with James Daly, the rising star from the new off-Broadway comedy, "Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors." Tune in…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS - A Post Show Analysis
In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into the newly staged comedy at New World Stages in New York City, "DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS". We dissect the…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)MELISSA ETHERIDGE MY WINDOW - A Post-Show Broadway Analysis
In this week's episode, we dive deep into the captivating world of Melissa Etheridge's "My Window." Join us as we dissect the unique format of this mesmerizing…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)PUNCHDRUNK'S SLEEP NO MORE - A Post-Show Analysis
In this week's episode of our post-show Broadway discussion podcast, we invite you to join us as we explore the captivating world of PUNCHDRUNK'S SLEEP NO…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)MUSEUM OF BROADWAY - A Post-Visit Analysis
In this week's episode, we embark on a special journey as we take you along with us to the Museum of Broadway. Join us for a captivating post-visit analysis…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)The Fall 2023 Broadway Season Conversation with ALAN SEALES (The Theatre Podcast)
In this episode of Half Hour, Jeff & Richie sit down with Alan Seales from THE THEATRE PODCAST. Join them as they delve into the exciting lineup of plays and…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)A Broadway Conversation with TYE BLUE (TITANIQUE DIRECTOR/CO-CREATOR)
In this episode of Half Hour, Jeff & Richie sit down with Tye Blue from Off-Broadway's TITANIQUE, the hilarious parody of Titanic. Join them as they delve into…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)TITANIQUE - A Post-Show Broadway Analysis
In this week's episode, we dive deep into the Off-Broadway sensation, Titanique, a musical that takes a hilarious and heartwarming parody approach to the…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)BACK TO THE FUTURE - A Post-Show Broadway Analysis
In this week's episode, we have a candid exploration of the new Broadway musical Back To The Future. Join us as we dive deep into the show's performances and…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)A Broadway Conversation with CHARLOTTE D'AMBOISE (CHICAGO)
In this episode of Half Hour, Jeff & Richie sit down with Charlotte d'Amboise, the acclaimed figure from Broadway's CHICAGO. As a two-time Tony-nominated…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)CHICAGO - A Post-Show Broadway Analysis
In this week's episode, we step into the razzle-dazzle of the Broadway revival of CHICAGO. We take a fresh look at this iconic production, discussing its…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)A Broadway Conversation with MELODY BUTIU (HERE LIES LOVE)
In this week's episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with the incredibly talented Melody Butiu, known for her captivating performances in Broadway's…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)THE GREAT GATSBY (THE IMMERSIVE SHOW) - A Post-Show Broadway Analysis
In this week's episode, join us as we dive into the captivating world of "The Great Gatsby - The Immersive Show," a thrilling off-Broadway experience that…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)THE SHARK IS BROKEN - A Post-Show Broadway Analysis
In this week's episode of our post-show Broadway discussion podcast, we take a deep dive into the highly anticipated new play, "THE SHARK IS BROKEN" by Ian…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)HERE LIES LOVE - A Post-Show Broadway Analysis
In this week's episode, get ready to immerse yourself in a whirlwind of music, politics, and disco fever as we dive headfirst into the pulsating world of the…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)THE COTTAGE - A Post-Show Broadway Analysis
In this week's episode, we delve into the fascinating world of Sandy Rustin's THE COTTAGE. Join us as we explore farce plays, sharing our initial impressions…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)A Broadway Conversation with DANNY FELDMAN (Pasadena Playhouse)
In this episode, we explore the rich history and architectural grandeur of America's oldest operating theatre - the Pasadena Playhouse - with its artistic…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)An Artist Spotlight on BRADLEY KIM (Pop Music)
In this episode, we're introduced to Bradley Kim, the Seattle-based singer-songwriter who spun a unique promposal into a burgeoning pop career. Bradley, who…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)ALEX EDELMAN'S JUST FOR US - A Post-Show Broadway Analysis
In this episode, we plunge into an enlightening exploration of Alex Edelman's mesmerizing show, Just For Us, providing an in-depth discussion on his life, his…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)A Broadway Conversation with J. JARED JANAS (Broadway's Wig, Hair, and Makeup Designer)
In this exhilarating episode, hosts Jeff and Richie take us on an enchanting behind-the-scenes journey into the mesmerizing world of Broadway design. Joining…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)A Broadway Conversation with DOMINIC FALLACARO (& JULIET)
In this episode, we sit down with Grammy-winning music producer Dominic Fallacaro. Currently serving as the music director and co-arranger for Broadway's…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
SPEAK NOW (Taylor's Version) and Broadway's "ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME"(Pop Music & Theatre Conversations)
Join us in this exciting episode of "Pop Music & Theatre Conversations" as we delve into the enchanting realms of both Broadway and pop music! First, we…
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)A Broadway Conversation with LEVI HOLLOWAY (GREY HOUSE)
In this episode, we journey into the heart of theatre with Levi Holloway, a multifaceted actor, writer, director, and teacher based in Chicago. Levi unravels…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
Broadway's "GREY HOUSE"/ KIM PETRAS / KELLY CLARKSON & BEBE REXHA (Theatre & Pop Music Conversations)
In this captivating episode, we dive into the enthralling world of theater and music, exploring the latest buzz surrounding the Broadway sensation "GREY…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
76th Annual Tony Awards: Triumphs, Tribulations, and the Unstoppable Theatre Scene
In this episode, we dive into the world of theater with a review of the 76th Annual Tony Awards. Join us as we discuss the triumphs and tribulations of the…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
The 76th Annual Tony Awards: Predictions, Snubs, and Nominations Showdown
Which Tony Awards contenders will snag the coveted trophies this year? We've got the inside scoop, having seen every single play and musical of the season!…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
From Broadway to Taylor Swift: Exploring the Latest in Music and Theater with "NEW YORK, NEW YORK", "PRIMA FACIE", and "THE ERAS TOUR"
In this episode, we dive into the latest and greatest in music and theater. First, we discuss the new musical "New York, New York" and its unique take on the…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
SWEENEY TODD Revival and KESHA'S "Gag Order": Our Thoughts
In this episode, we dive into the latest happenings in the world of music and theatre. First, we discuss the highly anticipated 2023 Broadway revival of…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
Exploring the Intersection of Theater and Music: A Review of 'The Thanksgiving Play,' 'The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window,' and the Jonas Brothers' 'The Album.'
In this episode, Jeff and Richie dive into the world of entertainment, exploring the intersection of theater and music. They start with a discussion of "The…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
Broadway Buzz: The Latest on "SUMMER, 1976" and "GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR"
In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of Broadway with a discussion on two new plays that are taking the stage by storm. First up, we have "Summer…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
The Latest in Theatre and Music: PARADE's 2023 Broadway Revival and JESSIE WARE & BEBE REXHA's Pop Albums
Join us for our 100th episode as we celebrate the best of Broadway and pop music! In this episode, we'll dive into the highly anticipated 2023 revival of the…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
From Neverland to the Pop Scene: Exploring the Magic of 'Peter Pan Goes Wrong' and the Latest Album from Jordy
In this episode, we dive into the world of entertainment with a focus on two exciting releases: Jordy's latest album, "Boy," and the Broadway play "Peter Pan…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
Fat Ham and Upcoming Pop: A Look into Broadway's Latest Hit and the Hottest Music of Spring/Summer 2023
It's Monday, April 17th, and we are taking a deep dive into the most recent New York Times critics' pick and Pulitzer Prize-winning FAT HAM—the new play by…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
Let's talk about the "Disco Daddy" MICHAEL MEDRANO and Lincoln Center's revival of CAMELOT
It's Monday, April 10th, and we are dancing our way into the week as we discuss MICHAEL MEDRANO'S new album LOVESEXDRUGS and how we think it is so great to see…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
We saw Broadway's LIFE OF PI and LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS with MAUDE APATOW
This week we are bringing you a Broadway double feature! We couldn't go a week without a new episode, so here it is! A conversation on the dazzling adaptation…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
What is SHUCKED! The Musical? and Did You Know There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd?
It's Monday, Marth 27th, and this week we are bringing our corny thoughts on one of Broadway's most mysterious new shows, SHUCKED! The laugh-out-loud comedy…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
Let's talk about Broadway's BAD CINDERELLA and ALY & AJ's new album WITH LOVE FROM
It's Monday, Marth 20th, and this week we are bringing our deep thoughts on one of Broadway's most talked about new shows, Andrew Llyod Webber's BAD…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
Bob Fosse's Dancin' and Miley Cyrus
This week we bring you the Broadway and Pop music conversation featuring a deep dive into Bob Fosse's "Dancin'". Plus, a pop music conversation on Miley Cyrus'…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
Mimi Webb, Chappell Roan, A Doll's House with Jessica Chastain, and Lea Michele
This week we bring you the Broadway and Pop music conversation featuring a pop music conversation on TikTok sensation Mimi Webb and Jeff's experience at the…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise, The Jonas Brothers on Broadway, Reneé Rapp, and Adam Lambert
This week we bring you the Broadway and Pop music conversation featuring a deep dive into Broadway's "The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise." Plus, a pop…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
P!nk and Kimberly Akimbo
This week we bring you the Broadway and Pop music conversation featuring a pop music conversation on P!nk's ninth studio album TRUSTFALL, Caroline Polacheck's…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
Broadway's Between Riverside And Crazy, Pictures From Home, and Rebecca Black
This week we bring you the Broadway and Pop music conversation featuring a deep dive into Broadway's "Between Riverside And Crazy " and "Pictures From Home"…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
Shania Twain, The Grammy Awards, Jinkx Monsoon in Chicago, and Matilda
This week we bring you the Broadway and Pop music conversation featuring a new pop album from Shania Twain, "Queen Of Me," and our predictions for winners at…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
The Collaboration, Sam Smith, Ava Max, and the "Lavender Haze" Music Video
This week we bring you the Broadway and Pop music conversation featuring a deep dive into Manhattan Theatre Club's "The Collaboration". New pop albums: Sam…
- Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
Ain't No Mo', SZA, Ohio State Murders and Almost Famous
Happy 2023 everyone! New year, new episodes! We are excited to kick off the new season of Half Hour with a new look and format. Every week at 3pm ET on Friday…