BroadwayRadio – Today on Broadway: Friday, Oct. 10, 2025
Episode Overview:
This jam-packed solo episode, hosted by Matt Tamineni, covers a broad spectrum of Broadway news, casting announcements, developmental updates, and notable theater honors. While regular co-host Grace is away at New York Comic Con, Matt previews his own packed NYC theater trip and gives listeners a front-row seat to the latest in Broadway and Off-Broadway developments.
Host Travelogue & Upcoming Reviews
[01:02-03:22]
- Matt Tamineni introduces himself and notes co-host Grace's absence.
- Promotes upcoming Patreon-exclusive travelogue episodes chronicling his theater-packed New York trip.
- Scheduled Shows:
- Sunday: Ragtime (Matinee), potential Hadestown new cast (Evening)
- Monday: Heathers at New World Stages
- Tuesday: Unconfirmed, possibly Art or Hell's Kitchen with Jessica Vosk
- Wednesday: Waiting for Godot (Matinee, Hudson Theater), Hamilton with Leslie Odom Jr. (Evening, Richard Rodgers)
- Thursday: Just in Time starring Sarah Hyland
- Friday: Let’s Love at Atlantic Theater Company, starring Aubrey Plaza
- Scheduled Shows:
Major Broadway News
'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' Transfers to Broadway
[03:23–07:06]
- Official Broadway run announced after circulating rumors and an acclaimed Off-Broadway run.
- Performances start: March 18 at the Broadhurst Theatre.
- Returning Cast Includes:
- André De Shields (Old Deuteronomy)
- Temperance Chastity Moore (Grizabella Jr.)
- Le Biaja (Gus)
- Sydney James Harcourt (Rum Tum Tugger), and more.
- Creative Team:
- Directors: Zion Livingston and Bill Rauch
- Choreographers: Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons
- Set Designer: Rachel Hauck (of Hadestown fame, returning)
- New York Times reports the “catwalk” element of the staging will be reimagined and enhanced for Broadway, still immersive but “not as central” as Off-Broadway.
- Matt’s personal excitement:
"This is a show that I think deserves to have a long life and maybe not 18 years like the original did, but I'm hoping that this appeals to more people than just the normal Broadway set and then folks who are familiar with ballroom culture." — Matt [06:40]
- Link to teaser video in show notes for a “vibe check” of the new production.
Jeremy Jordan Returns to 'The Great Gatsby'
[07:09–08:25]
- Jeremy Jordan resumes the role of Jay Gatsby on November 10, following Ryan McCartan’s final show November 9.
- Jordan stars opposite Aisha Jackson (Daisy); duet “Gatsby Green Light Mashup” video available in show notes.
- Current cast highlights:
- Michael Maliakel (Nick)
- Lenadi Henanu (Myrtle)
- Austin Colby (Tom Buchanan, former Gatsby understudy)
- Samantha Pauly (Jordan Baker), Charlie Pollock (George), Eric Anderson (Wolfsheim)
Kandi Burruss Joins '& Juliet'
[08:26–09:36]
- Kandi Burruss (Real Housewives of Atlanta, Broadway producer/performer, singer/songwriter) joins as Angelique for a limited run (Dec 11–Mar 8).
- Fresh off the producing team for the Broadway revival of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.
- Previous producing credits:
- August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, The Wiz, Othello
- Music career includes R&B group Xscape and hit songwriting for Destiny’s Child, TLC, Ariana Grande.
Notable Awards & Honors
MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant for Heather Christian
[09:37–10:54]
- MacArthur “Genius” grants announced.
- Theater’s Heather Christian (playwright/composer, Oratorio for Living Things) among 22 recipients.
- Each receives $800,000 to “help them focus on their work,” including artists, scientists, and academics.
- Oratorio for Living Things playing off-Broadway through Nov. 16.
- Matt’s enthusiasm:
“Just a very cool honor for Heather Christian. Makes me even more excited to see Oratorio for Living Things.” — Matt [10:38]
Alan Cumming's Club Cumming Docuseries
[10:55–12:01]
- New six-part streaming docuseries produced by World of Wonder (of Drag Race fame) will spotlight Alan Cumming’s Club Cumming nightclub.
- Goes “behind the scenes” with Alan and club co-owner/manager Darren Dryden.
- Streaming destination to be confirmed, but likely platforms are Paramount+ or Peacock.
- Matt highlights Club Cumming’s legendary status:
- “Never know what crazy thing or what crazy star is going to show up at Club Cumming… There’s videos of Paul McCartney… singing and performing.” [11:40]
Developmental & New Musical News
'The Parts I Keep Inside' Reading
[12:02–12:38]
- NYC reading for The Parts I Keep Inside (Oct 22):
- Cast: Caroline Bowman, Major Attaway, Megan Masako Haley, Will Connolly, Xavier McKinnon
- Concept: Based on a real-life therapy assignment, follows 25-year-old Sam’s internal unraveling.
- Conceived by Jeffrey Smelkin (music), book/lyrics by Andrea J. Love; Alex Sanchez directs.
New York Theater Barn's “New Musicals” Series
[12:39–13:34]
- Program concludes November 3 with two new musicals:
- The Pelican: (book/lyrics by Will Lacquer, music/lyrics by Dylan Glaythorne)
- Residents of a hurricane-threatened Florida town face existential choices.
- Directed by Camille Howard, featuring Diana DeGarmo, Austin Scott, Nasia Thomas, Judy MacLaine, Michelle Doughty, Timothy Warman.
- Today We Celebrate Earth Day:
- Ordinary Earth Day celebration turns dark
- Music/Lyrics: AJ Freeman; Music: Fernanda Douglas.
- The Pelican: (book/lyrics by Will Lacquer, music/lyrics by Dylan Glaythorne)
'Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)' Broadway Preview
[13:35–14:10]
- Special rooftop preview featured three numbers performed live by Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty.
- Writers Jim Barn & Kit Buchan, and director Tim Jackson also presented.
- Video of songs available in show notes.
Memorable Quotes & Moments
- “This is a show that I think deserves to have a long life and maybe not 18 years like the original did, but I'm hoping that this appeals to more people than just the normal Broadway set and then folks who are familiar with ballroom culture.” — Matt on Cats: The Jellicle Ball [06:40]
- “Just a very cool honor for Heather Christian. Makes me even more excited to see Oratorio for Living Things.” — Matt [10:38]
- “Never know what crazy thing or what crazy star is going to show up at Club Cumming… There’s videos of Paul McCartney… singing and performing.” — Matt [11:40]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 01:02 – Host intro, trip preview, Patreon plug
- 03:23 – 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' Broadway transfer, design, and casting
- 07:09 – Jeremy Jordan returns to 'The Great Gatsby'
- 08:26 – Kandi Burruss joins '& Juliet'
- 09:37 – MacArthur ‘Genius’ grant for Heather Christian
- 10:55 – Alan Cumming’s Club Cumming docuseries announcement
- 12:02 – 'The Parts I Keep Inside' reading
- 12:39 – New York Theater Barn’s new musicals series
- 13:35 – 'Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)' rooftop preview
For further details and video links for mentioned teasers and performances, check the show notes.