BroadwayRadio – Today on Broadway: Monday, March 9, 2026
10th Anniversary Episode
Episode Overview
This milestone episode celebrates a decade of "Today on Broadway," as hosts Matt Tamineni and James Marino reflect on highlights from the past ten years and dive deep into the latest theater news. They cover the 2026 Olivier Award nominations, upcoming Broadway and Off-Broadway openings, notable casting, industry events (including Broadway's upcoming In Memoriam), and share personal insights into which shows and venues they're most excited about. The tone is conversational, celebratory, and steeped in theater knowledge and camaraderie.
Anniversary Reflections & Banter
- Hosts: Matt Tamineni (B) and James Marino (C)
- Anniversary: Marks exactly 10 years since the inaugural episode of Today on Broadway.
- Episode Count:
- Matt: Over 2,470 episodes contributed to BroadwayRadio (02:26).
- James: Joking about Matt’s prolific hosting despite James “owning the damn thing” (02:35).
- Gratitude and Mutual Appreciation:
- “This has been a wild ride and something that I still enjoy doing a decade later. So thank you for coming up with this idea and for giving me the platform…” – Matt (02:42)
- “There would be no Broadway radio if there was not Matt Tammanini.” – James (03:07)
Key News & Discussion Points
1. Olivier Award Nominations 2026
Segment starts: 03:13
- Date & Venue: Royal Albert Hall, April 12, 2026.
- Highlights:
- Nominations feature familiar faces and shows with Broadway-London overlap.
- Best New Musical Nominees:
- Here We Are (Sondheim)
- Paddington the Musical (generating massive online buzz)
- Shucked (post-Broadway in London)
- The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
- “Hamilton’s closing, so Paddington can come in. Breaking news. That’s on Patreon.” – Matt (04:49)
- Best Revival of a Musical:
- American Psycho, Evita, Into the Woods, The Producers
- Best New Play:
- Ava Pickett’s 1536, Susie Miller’s Enter Alia, Ken Rex, Punch
- Best Revival of a Play:
- All My Sons, Arcadia, Much Ado About Nothing, The Seagull
- Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play:
- The Comedy About Spies, Every Brilliant Thing, Oh Mary, Paranormal Activity
- Notable Broadway Transfers: Several shows either coming from, or heading to, Broadway.
2. Upcoming Broadway In Memoriam (06:35)
- All 41 Broadway marquees to dim on Tuesday, March 10, at 6:45pm.
- Notable Honorees:
- Robert Duvall, Isaiah Whitlock Jr., John Cunningham, Brett Hannah Schufford, Harry Hahn, D.L. Coburn, and Carmen de Lavallade.
- Broadway In Memoriam Committee:
- Discussion about the committee's rough start and the ongoing search for a permanent replacement for Charlotte (08:03).
- “Not knowing who the president of the Broadway League is probably better than having to know who the president of the Broadway League is.” – Matt (08:47)
3. Off-Broadway News & Highlights
“The Maids” at St. Ann’s Warehouse (09:09)
- Lead: Euron Ha (from Bridgerton), Fia Sabin, Lydia Wilson.
- Director: Kip Williams (The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dracula – West End).
“Heathers” at New World Stages (09:39)
- New Cast: Isabella Essler (Veronica), John Cardoza (JD).
“Masquerade” (10:35)
- Personal Plans: Matt attending soon, invited not comped.
- Show’s Success: Now extended through September 6th (fifth extension).
- Budget: Reported $25 million, likely heavily invested in site renovation (12:34).
- Multi-cast Format: Multiple actors in key roles per performance (“They stagger it.” – James).
“Mother Russia” at Signature Theater (13:44)
- Cast: Steven Boyer, Adam Chandler Barrett, Rebecca Naomi Jones.
- Extended through: March 22.
4. Out-of-Town & International Theater
“Hamilton” in London (14:12)
- Leslie Odom Jr.: Taking Aaron Burr to West End for a 9-week run (July 3 – September 5).
- “I can tell you he’s still good. He’s still got it. In the words of Seth Rudetsky.” – Matt
“Ice Boy” at Goodman Theatre, Chicago (15:10)
- Stars: Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman.
- Show: A new musical by Mark Hollmann (Urinetown) and Jay Reese (Putnam County Spelling Bee), directed by Aaron Quinn Purcell.
- Premise: Neanderthal adoption hijinks, starring the comedic couple.
Los Angeles Premiere: “Millennials Are Killing Musicals” (17:22)
- April 30 – May 17, moving to New York after.
Arena Stage DC: “Shay Joey” (17:22)
- Extended through March 22; show is angling for a Broadway transfer.
5. Upcoming Broadway & Off-Broadway Openings
Segment begins: 19:45
Tuesday
- August Wilson Theatre: Dog Day Afternoon (Rupert Goold, adaptation by Stephen Adly Guirgis; Jon Bernthal, Eben Moss-Bachrach, Jessica Hecht).
- MCC: Cold War Choir Practice (multicompany collaboration, “incredible things”).
- The Public: Jessa (co-production with Ma-Yi Theater Company).
Wednesday
- Music Box Theatre: Giant (Mark Rosenblatt, John Lithgow as Roald Dahl)
- “If you go in there thinking that, oh, this is going to be a feel-good show. It’s a drama.” – James (23:26)
- Public: Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) starring Tony Shalhoub, Celia Keenan-Bolger, through April 5.
- Vineyard: Bug House (Conceived/directed by Martha Clark, written by Beth Henley, starring John Kelly).
- Hudson Theatre: Every Brilliant Thing (Daniel Radcliffe; notable for gentle, opt-in audience participation).
Off-Broadway Highlights
- Monte Cristo at York Theatre: musical with cast incl. Sierra Boggess, Norm Lewis.
- Public Charge at The Public.
- Ulster American at Irish Rep: David Ireland’s play starring Matthew Broderick, “savagely funny.”
Off-Broadway Closings (27:56)
- Hold on to Your Butts (SoHo Playhouse)
- Meat Suit or the Shit Show of Motherhood (Signature/Second Stage)
- Pen Pals (DR2)
Personal Picks: Most Anticipated Upcoming Show
28:26
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James: Schmigadoon! (“…could be a train wreck. But it seems that they got all the elements together. So I’m really excited…”)
- Michael Portantier raved about its Kennedy Center run.
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Matt: Intrigued by how Schmigadoon! condenses a season of TV into a two-hour musical, possibly improving upon the show’s pacing.
Theater Trips & Personal Anecdotes
- Matt’s Comics on Scheduling Shows: “I’m trying to keep things open and obviously a lot of invites haven’t come yet…waiting to hear what the word of mouth is…”
- The Milwaukee Rep Shoutout:
- Peter (from "This Week on Broadway") saw three shows there and raved about the venue and repertoire: Ain’t Misbehavin’, The Piano Lesson, and McNeil. Brand new facilities and highly recommended. (30:12)
- Matt’s Wisconsin Anecdote: Visited Madison years ago covering women’s golf, never Milwaukee (29:37).
Notable Quotes & Moments
- “There would be no Broadway radio if there was not Matt Tammanini.” – James (03:07)
- “Hamilton’s closing, so Paddington can come in. Breaking news.” – Matt (04:49)
- “Not knowing who the president of the Broadway League is probably better than having to know who the president of the Broadway League is.” – Matt (08:47)
- "You keep mentioning this whole show that Nathan Lane is doing right now, and I don't want to spoil it for anybody, but he dies." – James (06:15)
- “I was invited...so I’m not paying for the ticket, but I would definitely go like spirit Halloween costume [to Masquerade].” – Matt (11:17)
Episode Highlights by Timestamps
- 03:13 – Olivier Awards nominees breakdown and speculations about Broadway transfers
- 06:35 – Preview and significance of upcoming Broadway In Memoriam marquee dimming
- 09:09 – Off-Broadway: Upcoming casts, venues, and director highlights
- 13:44 – Masquerade fifth extension and discussion of immersive, big-budget off-Broadway
- 14:12 – Leslie Odom Jr. joins Hamilton in London, plus Chicago’s Ice Boy announcement
- 17:22 – Out-of-town news: L.A.’s Millennials Are Killing Musicals and D.C.’s Shay Joey
- 19:45 – Lightning round of new Broadway and Off-Broadway openings for the week ahead
- 22:52 – Preview of Giant with John Lithgow and its challenging subject matter
- 27:01 – Hosts pick upcoming shows they're most eager to see, with in-depth commentary
- 29:23 – Personal anecdotes about Madison, Milwaukee, and theater-going traditions
Overall Tone & Takeaways
This episode is a spirited blend of celebratory reflection and thorough industry reporting, rich with inside jokes, genuine appreciation between hosts, and actionable information for theater fans. Longtime listeners especially will enjoy the behind-the-scenes camaraderie and insight into the evolving landscape of Broadway and international theater.
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