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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.

2011 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, “Clybourne Park” by Bruce Norris

Credit: Nathan Johnson Photography

Clybourne Park Wikipedia page
https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Clybourne_Park

Bruce Norris Wikipedia page:
https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Norris_(playwright)

Clybourne Park script
https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/13190/clybourne-park

“A Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry
https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/2794/a-raisin-in-the-sun

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Breaking down the Broadway grosses and major theatre news

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1) Last week’s Broadway grosses:
https://www.broadwayleague.com/research/grosses-broadway-nyc/

2) Anthony Mackie to lead ‘Macbeth’ on Broadway this spring
https://deadline.com/2026/10/anthony-mackie-macbeth-broadway-avengers-star-1237146358/

3) ‘Dirty Dancing’ tour to stop in Broadway in February
https://deadline.com/2026/10/dirty-dancing-musical-broadway-lionsgate-1237147780/

Matt’s 2016 review of ‘Dirty Dancing’ national tour:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/orlando/article/BWW-Revie...

On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with composer and lyricist Timothy L. Michuda. Along with Ben Ward, the pair have written the musical “Turing,” based on the life of legendary mathematician and wartime codebreaker Alan Turing. Not only was Turing instrumental in the Allied Powers’ fight against the Nazis in World War II, but later in life, he was put on trial for being gay during an era when homosexuality was criminalized.

In their conversation, Matt and Timothy discuss why Turing’s complicated life called out to be musicalized and why the writers chose to divide...

Hilty and Rannells to lead ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ ‘Dolly’ announces leads, Matty Morrison to return to ‘Just in Time’

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.

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Matt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BroadwayRadio

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Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Degenerates @ Playwrights Horizons, Human Things @ The West End Theatre, Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes @ 92Y, Irish Repertory Theatre’s production of Eugene O’Neill’s The Hairy Ape, New York Philharmonic and Brian Stokes Mitchell, and creation stories and all the important importants @ LCT3

Note: This week there was an audio issue on James’ microphone. We were unable to fix it for this episode.

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Matt reviews the national tour of ‘Hamilton’ in Orlando, Florida

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On Wednesday, Sept. 30, BroadwayRadio’s Matt Tamanini attended the opening night of the “Hamilton” national tour at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Florida.

The show will play Orlando through Sunday, Oct. 18. To purchase tickets to see the show at the Dr. Phillips Center, click here:
https://tickets.drphillipscenter.org/production/26075

Breaking down the Broadway grosses and major theatre news

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For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name.

1) Last week’s Broadway grosses:
https://www.broadwayleague.com/research/grosses-broadway-nyc/

2) BC/EFA raises $1.48 million at weather-impacted Broadway Flea
https://playbill.com/article/despite-stormy-weather-broadway-flea-market-raised-nearly-1-5-million

3) Wayne Brady withdraws from ‘Ms. Blakk for President’ on doctor’s orders
https://deadline.com/2026/09/wayne-brady-ato-blankson-wood-ms-blakk-for-president-1237116394/

4) Xolo Maridueña to make Broadway debut in ‘Buena Vista Social...

Matt goes through the major reviews for the Broadway premiere of ‘School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play’

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Check out the reviews for ‘School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play’ on Broadway
https://didtheylikeit.com/shows/school-girls-or-the-african-mean-girls-play/

NPH and Julianne Hough to lead ‘Damn Yankees’ on Broadway, Tony nominators announced, Vosk joins ‘Imitation of Life’

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.

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Matt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BroadwayRadio

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1) NPH, Hough, Scott to lead ‘Damn Yankees’ revival on Broadway
https://deadline.com/2026/09/neil-patrick-harris-damn-yankees-broadway-revival-2027-1237114819/

2) 2026-27...

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about The Dining Room @ Antrim Playhouse, The Sound of Music @ The Paris Theater, Schmigadoon!, The Invention of Love @ Theaterlab, Guys and Dolls Studio Cast Recording, and Helder Guimarães’s The Hope Theory @ New York City Center

Note: This week there was an audio issue on James’ microphone. We were unable to fix it for this episode.

“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 interview...

Breaking down the Broadway grosses and major theatre news

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For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name.

1) Last week’s Broadway grosses:
https://www.broadwayleague.com/research/grosses-broadway-nyc/

2) Blue Man Group to make Broadway debut this holiday season
https://deadline.com/2026/09/blue-man-group-broadway-holiday-show-1237110780/

3) Original cast members, famous alumni to join ‘RENT’ 30th anniversary concert
https://deadline.com/2026/09/rent-broadway-cast-reunion-concert-1237110213/

4) Rachel Dratch, Jeff Hiller join Encores’ ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown...

On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with director Rory McGregor and playwright and producer Joshua Owen to discuss their new play “Human Things’ currently running at the West End Theater on Broadway and 86th. Opening night is Friday, Sept. 25, and the run is slated to go through Sunday, Oct. 18.

In the show, Greg and Margaret are on the rocks. More specifically — they are on an atoll in the South Pacific where Margaret is studying a dwindling population of migratory birds, and Greg is doing… something. He’s not quite sure what he’s doing, actually. He’s...

Duncan Sheik dies at 56, Bernie Williams joins ‘Buena Vista,’ J. Harrison Ghee take medical leave from ‘Oh, Mary!’

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.

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Matt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BroadwayRadio

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1) Tony and Grammy Award-winning composer Duncan Sheik dies at 56
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/arts/music/duncan-sheik...

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about The Ford/Hill Project @ BAM, Pre-Existing Condition @ Greenwich House Theater, 54 Sings Broadway’s Greatest Hits! @ 54 Below, The Body of Mary @ The Gym At Judson, Sweet Charity (Roadshow Version) movie @ Paris Theater, Ben Franklin In Paris @ 54 Below, and the passings of Bob Mackie and Duncan Sheik.

“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.

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Breaking down the Broadway grosses and major theatre news

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For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name.

1) Last week’s Broadway grosses:
https://www.broadwayleague.com/research/grosses-broadway-nyc/

2) ‘Two Strangers’ to close on Broadway post-Thanksgiving
https://deadline.com/2026/09/two-strangers-carry-a-cake-across-new-york-broadway-closing-1237105074/

3) Fiftieth anniversary revival of ‘Annie’ coming to Broadway
https://deadline.com/2026/09/annie-broadway-sam-pinkleton-1237103809/

4) Rosie O’Donnell to join ‘Rocky Horror’ for 2 weeks
https://deadline.com/2026/09/rosie-odonnell-rocky-horror-show-broadway-1237104579/

5) ‘Spring Awakening’ Off-Broa...

‘Princess Bride’ musical to play Chicago in 2027, London ‘Sunday’ canceled, ‘Oh, Mary!’ to hit HBO

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.

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Matt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BroadwayRadio

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1) ‘Princess Bride’ musical to play Chicago in summer 2027
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/14/princess-bride-musical/

2) West End ‘Sunday in the Park’ canceled f...

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Frank “Fraver” Verlizzo’s book, “Sanity Claus”, Ghostlight Players production of The Guys at Staten Island Academy’s Haugen Hall Theater, Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? @ The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, New York, New York (1977 movie) @ Paris Theater, Molière in the Park: Don Juan @ LeFrak Center at Lakeside, and Garry Starr: Classic Penguins @ Studio Seaview.

“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 interv...

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.

1990 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, “The Piano Lesson” by August Wilson

August Wilson Wikipedia page
https://wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Wilson

The Piano Lesson Wikipedia page
https://wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Piano_Lesson

The Piano Lesson script
https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/7625/august-wilsons-the-piano-lesson

August Wilson: A Life” by Patti Hartigan
https://a.co/d/0b2lXHyl

Stage: Wilson’s ‘Piano...

Breaking down the Broadway grosses and major theatre news

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For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name.

1) Last week’s Broadway grosses:
https://www.broadwayleague.com/research/grosses-broadway-nyc/

2) ‘& Juliet’ to close on Broadway in January
https://deadline.com/2026/09/and-juliet-broadway-closing-1237072868/

3) ‘Now You See Me Live’ to run on Broadway
https://deadline.com/2026/09/now-you-see-me-live-broadway-1237072975/

4) AI company to run one-night-only Broadway musical
https://playbill.com/article/broadway-will-get-a-1-night-only-industrial-ramp-bill-pay-musical

5) Adrienne Wa...

Julia Roberts and Paul Rudd to return to Broadway, Encores’ ‘In the Heights’ cast announced, Bailey exits ‘Sunday’ revival

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.

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Matt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BroadwayRadio

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Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Merrily We Roll Along @ Signature Theatre (Arlington, VA), Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes @ the Lucille Lortel Theatre, Paranormal Activity, The Pass @ La Mama, The House of the Negro Insane @ 59e59, Safe House @ Theater Row, and The Real Ivanov @ The Lynn F. Angelson Theater.

“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.

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Reviews for ‘Paranormal Activity’ are scary good, 2 plays set for fall on Broadway, reimagined ‘Fantasticks’ announces incredible cast

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.

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Matt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BroadwayRadio

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1) ‘Paranormal Activity’ opens to strong reviews on Broadway
https://didtheylikeit.com/shows/paranormal-activity/

2) 2 challenging plays...

Peter Filichia, Jena Tesse Fox, and James Marino talk about City of Angels @ Ogunquit Playhouse, Rhinoceros @ A.R.T, Les Miserables @ Hudson Valley Shakespeare, Paranormal Activity @ August Wilson Theatre, and Operation Mincemeat @ John Golden Theatre.

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James Marino, Michael Portantiere, and Carey Purcell review La Femme Theatre Production of An American Daughter @ The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center, The Winter’s Tale @ Delacorte Theater, The Lisbon Traviata @ Bridge Street Theatre, The Pass @ La Mama, West Side Story (movie) at the Paris movie theater, The Saviors @ Atlantic Theater Company, and Hungry Women @ SoHo Playhouse

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’10 Things I Hate About You’ musical to come to Broadway, Ariana Madix to join ‘Just in Time,’ ‘Greatest Showman’ sets London date

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.

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Matt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BroadwayRadio

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1) ’10 Things I Hate About You’ musical to premiere on Broadway in one year
https://deadl...

Peter Filichia and James Marino talk about The Winter’s Tale @ Delacorte Theater, A Midsummer Night’s Dream @ Compass Rose Theater, The Vessel @ 59e59, and ISLA @ WP Theater.

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Breaking down the Broadway grosses and major theatre news

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https://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio

For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name.

1) Last week’s Broadway grosses:
https://www.broadwayleague.com/research/grosses-broadway-nyc/

2) Ari Emanuel’s Mari purchases ATG
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/11/theater/ari-emanuel-atg-entertainment.html

3) Whitney Leavitt to join ‘Just in Time’ on Broadway for holidays
https://people.com/whitney-leavitt-is-returning-to-broadway-to-star-in-just-in-time-exclusive-12057592

4) Tom Felton extends in ‘Cursed Child’ for the final time
https://deadline.com...

Stars join Encores’ ‘Charlie Brown,’ ‘Shuffle Along’ to get reunion concert, Bowen Yang in ‘Oh, Mary!’

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.

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Matt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BroadwayRadio

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1) Pierce, Edebiri, Brooks, Ha to lead Encores’ ‘Charlie Brown’
https://deadline.com/2026/08/good-man-charle-brown-david-hyde-pierce-ayo-edebiri-broadway-1237027738/

2) ‘Shuffle Along’ to get one-night reunion conc...

James Marino, Peter Filichia, and Michael Portantiere review Disruption @ Signature Center, Maltby & Shire’s: Closer Than Ever @ Centenary Stage Company, and Hadestown (movie). We also discuss Shuffle Along Reunion Concert to Play Lincoln Center, David Hyde Pierce, Danielle Brooks, Ayo Edebiri, Jin Ha Will Star in Encores! Charlie Brown, and Catch Me If You Can (movie) coming to Bryant Park tomorrow night!

“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.

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‘Purple Rain’ comes to Broadway with major changes, exciting ‘Benjamin Button’ casting, ‘Hadestown’ pro-tape breaks box office records

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: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BroadwayRadio

For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name.

1) ‘Purple Rain’ to come to Broadway this spring with new writer, director
https://deadline.com/2026/07/purple-rain-musical-b...

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.

1988 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, “Driving Miss Daisy” by Alfred Uhry

Driving Miss Daisy Wikipedia page
https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Driving_Miss_Daisy_(play)

Alfred Uhry Wikipedia page
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Uhry

Driving Miss Daisy script
https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/13311/driving-miss-daisy

“THE STAGE: ‘DRIVING MISS DAISY’” by Mel Gussow, The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/1987/04...

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Teddy Bergman, director of “Birthright” at MCC Theater.

On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with Broadway favorite Kennedy Caughell. Having been on Broadway in “Beautiful,” “Great Comet,” and “Paradise Square,” Kennedy was most recently seen touring the country as Jersey in the national tour of “Hell’s Kitchen.”

However, back from the road, she has done a minor pivot and released her first album, “Just the Beginning,” via Broadway Records. As she discusses with Matt, the album is her life story, chronicling her early career via songs from shows she has been in, songs from shows she would like to be in, and favorites from acros...

‘Hadestown’ reverses course following casting outcry, Grande departs ‘Sunday’ in London, and more

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.

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Matt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BroadwayRadio

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James Marino, Peter Filichia, and Michael Portantiere review The Saviors @ Atlantic Theater Company, The Potluck @ Playwrights Horizons, Birthright @ MCC, Last Laugh @ Vino Theater, Gene Frankel Theatre Festival, Walter Paisley, and Are You Now or Have You Ever Been @ City Center

“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.

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‘Purple Rain’ comes to Broadway with major changes, exciting ‘Benjamin Button’ casting, ‘Hadestown’ pro-tape breaks box office records

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: matt@broadwayradio.com | @BroadwayRadio

For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name.

1) ‘Purple Rain’ to come to Broadway this spring with new writer, director
https://deadline.com/2026/07/purple-rain-musical-b...

James Marino, Peter Filichia, and Jan Simpson review Music City @ St. Luke’s Theatre, Jonathan Spector’s Birthright @ MCC Theater, Giulia: The Poison Queen Of Palermo @ Perelman Performing Arts Center, Sukkot @ 59e59, The Whoopi Monologues @ LCT, Noël Coward’s This Was a Man @ The Players Club, The Potluck @ Playwrights Horizons, and The Circuit: An Immersive Silent Disco Ballet

“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 Broadway...

Breaking down the Broadway grosses and major theatre news

Patreon: BroadwayRadio
https://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio

For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name.

1) Last week’s Broadway grosses:
https://www.broadwayleague.com/research/grosses-broadway-nyc/

2) Oskar Eustis to depart Public Theater in 2028
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/theater/oskar-eustis-public-theater.html

3) Roundabout confirms Broadway, Off-Broadway dates
https://deadline.com/2026/07/roundabout-full-monty-broadway-2026-2027-season-1236863055/

4) Show and casting news

‘& Juliet’ to welcome and rewelcome cast members in August
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Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks with Sam Gravitte who plays Walker in  “A Walk on the Moon” at the Laura Pels Theatre.

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks with with Leenya Rideout, who plays Tammy and Leeane in “Music City” at St. Luke’s Theater.

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Production photo by Jeremy Daniel
Headshot by James Furino

“Class Notes” actively covers New York’s current theater season on, off, and off-off Broadway.

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