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Group Chat 2026 Tony Award Predictions
Jun 600:54:14Summary readyOn this very special episode of BroadwayRadio, Matt Tamanini brings his theatre-insider group chat to the podcast feed to predict the 2026 Tony Awards. On the episode, Matt is joined by theatre influencer and commentator Ashley Hufford and Tony-winning producer Caitlin Berg. They all reserve the right to change their predictions up until the night of the Tonys, but this is where they were as of Tuesday, June 2. Ken Davenport’s post about Tony voters:https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYXf9A0JuHR/ Connect with Ashley Hufford:Instagram: @ashley_huffordTikTok: @ashleyhufford Connect with Caitlin Berg:Instagram: @caitlinbergSubstack: Caitalopram
SummaryAll the Drama: “State of the Union”, 1946 Winner, Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Jun 600:30:58Summary readyAll 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. 1946 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, State of the Union” by Russel Crouse and Howard Lindsay State of the Union Wikipedia pagehttps://wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_the_Union_(play) Howard Lindsay Wikipedia pagehttps://wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Lindsay Russel Crouse Wikipedia pagehttps://wikipedia.org/wiki/Russel_Crouse State of the Union scripthttps://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/14245/state-of-the-union New Yorker review of original production by Wolcott Gibbshttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1945/11/24/1945-11-24-048-tny-cards-000018149 New York Times review of original production by Lewis Nicholshttps://nyti.ms/4nIKng3 Lindsay obithttps://www.nytimes.com/1968/02/12/archives/howard-lindsay-playwright-star-of-life-with-father-dies-howard.html Crouse obithttps://www.nytimes.com/1966/04/04/archives/russel-crouse-73-playwright-is-dead-russel-crouse-is-dead-at-73.html Masterworks Broadway: Howard Lindsay and Russel Crousehttps://masterworksbroadway.com/artist/howard-lindsay-and-russel-crouse/ “Life With Lindsay and Crouse” by Cornelia Otis Skinnerhttps://amzn.to/498X5i6 “Spencer Tracy: A Biography” by James Curtishttps://amzn.to/49extQL State of the Union moviehttps://amzn.to/4v4p8HW For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name. Jan Simpson | jan@broadwayandme.com | Facebook | TwitterBroadway & MeJan Simpson is a theater journalist who writes the blog Broadway& Me and hosts the BroadwayRadio podcasts Stagecraft and All The Drama. She has twice served as a Pulitzer Prize juror.
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Broadway Grosses and News: June 4, 2026
Jun 500:13:53Summary readyBreaking down the Broadway grosses and major theatre news Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://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) Who is performing and presenting at the 2026 Tony Awards– https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/the-79th-annual-tony-awards/releases/?view=112936-queen-latifah-pnk-jesse-tyler-ferguson-alex-newell-adrienne-warren-julianne-hough-whitney-leavitt-dylan-mulvaney-and-more-to-celebrate-chicagos-30th-a– https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/the-79th-annual-tony-awards/releases/?view=112949-star-studded-line-up-of-performers-and-presenters-revealed-for-the-79th-annual-tony-awards-live-sunday-june-7-on-cbs 3) Second Stage announces 2026-27 season, featuring updated ‘Fantasticks’ and ‘Gloria’https://deadline.com/2026/06/second-stage-broadway-gloria-fantasticks-1236939782/ 4) MTC to revive ‘Awake and Sing!’ on Broadwayhttps://deadline.com/2026/06/awake-and-sing-broadway-danny-burstein-jessica-hecht-1236931859/ 5) ‘Paranormal Activity’ finds its Broadway casthttps://deadline.com/2026/06/paranormal-activity-broadway-cast-1236937954/ 6) Casting news Joey Fatone, Paulo Szot to alternate as Lance in ‘& Juliet’ this summerhttps://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Joey-Fatone-and-Paulo-Szot-to-Return-to-JULIET-This-Summer-20260603 Matteo Lane to make Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’https://people.com/matteo-lane-to-make-broadway-debut-as-billy-flynn-in-chicago-exclusive-11989767 Disney star Laura Marano to join ‘Spelling Bee’https://playbill.com/article/disney-channel-favorite-laura-marano-will-join-spelling-bee-off-broadway
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Special Episode: Paper Mill’s Mark S. Hoebee on the timeless, and timely, power of ‘West Side Story’
Jun 400:29:09Summary readyOn today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with the producing artistic director of the Paper Mill Playhouse, Mark S. Hoebee. In addition to his administrative duties, Mark is also currently serving as the director for Paper Mill’s production of “West Side Story,” which is running now through June 28. Mark talks to Matt about his long history with the show, why it is so important to continue to tell this story, and how much weight it carries with a cast of young, up-and-coming talents. They also discuss Paper Mill’s recently announced 2026-27 season and current campaign to renovate the theatre’s campus in Millburn, New Jersey. The Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of “West Side Story” runs in Millburn, New Jersey, from May 28 through June 28. Purchase tickets to see “West Side Story” at The Paper Mill Playhouse:https://papermill.org/wss/
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In Review: ‘SIX’ National Tour at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando
Jun 300:08:27Summary readyMatt reviews the national tour of ‘SIX’ in Orlando, Florida Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name. On Tuesday, June 2, BroadwayRadio’s Matt Tamanini attended the opening night of the “SIX: The Musical” national tour at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Florida. The show will play Orlando through Sunday, June 7. To purchase tickets to see the show at the Dr. Phillips Center, click here:https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2026/six/
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In Review: 2026 Broadway revival of ‘Proof’
Jun 200:10:14Summary readyMatt reviews the 2026 Broadway revival of ‘Proof’ Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name. To purchase tickets to see the show, click here:https://proofbroadway.com/
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In Review: ‘Mexodus’ Off-Broadway production
Jun 200:10:46Summary readyMatt reviews the 2026 Off-Broadway return engagement of ‘Mexodus’ Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name. To purchase tickets to see the show, click here:https://mexodusmusical.com/
SummaryLast Week on Broadway: Monday, June 1, 2026
Jun 100:17:06Summary readyChrissy Metz to make Broadway debut, NY adds $150M to theatre tax credit, Matt explains how to watch the Tonys 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. Factor: Get 50% off and free daily greens at https://factormeals.com/broadway50off when you use coupon code broadway50off. 1) Chrissy Metz to make Broadway debut in ‘& Juiet’https://people.com/chrissy-metz-to-make-broadway-debut-in-and-juliet-11985703 2) New York state adds $150 million to theatrical tax credit programhttps://www.broadwayworld.com/article/New-York-State-Budget-Adds-150-Million-to-NYC-Theatrical-Production-Tax-Credit-20260529 3) ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ announces extensionhttps://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CATS-THE-JELLICLE-BALL-Extends-on-Broadway-Through-2027-20260528 4) Judge orders Trump’s name off Kennedy Centerhttps://www.npr.org/2026/05/29/nx-s1-5839349/president-trump-kennedy-center-name-judge-order 5) This week’s theatrical schedule Tuesday, June 2Opening: ‘Jerome’ Off-Broadway from Playwrights Horizonshttps://www.playwrightshorizons.org/shows/production-history/2020s/2526/jerome Previews: ‘Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been’ Off-Broadway at New York City Centerhttps://www.nycitycenter.org/pdps/2026-2027/are-you-now-or-have-you-ever-been/ Performances: ‘SIX’ national tour at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Floridahttps://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2026/six/ Thursday, June 4Opening: ‘Girl, Interrupted’ Off-Broadway at the Public Theaterhttps://publictheater.org/productions/season/2526/girl-interrupted/ Opening: ‘A Woman Among Women’ Off-Broadway from LCT3https://www.lct.org/shows/a-woman-among-women/ Friday, June 5Streaming: ‘Fallen Angels’ from Roundabout Theatre Company on Broadwayhttps://welcome.broadwayhd.com/ Previews: ‘Birthright’ Off-Broadway at MCChttps://mcctheater.org/tix/birthright/ Sunday, June 7Tony Awardshttps://www.tonyawards.com/ Closing: ‘Fallen Angels’ from Roundabout Theatre Company on Broadwayhttps://www.roundabouttheatre.org/get-tickets/2025-2026-season/fallen-angels Closing: ‘Gotta Dance’ Off-Broadway at Stage 42https://gottadanceshow.com/ Closing: ‘Indian Princess’ Off-Broadway from Atlantic Theatre Companyhttps://atlantictheater.org/production/indian-princesses/ Closing: ‘Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium’ Off-Broadway from Classic Stage Companyhttps://www.classicstage.org/the-emporium/
SummaryThis Week on Broadway for May 31, 2026: Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody
May 3101:05:39Summary readyPeter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about MP: Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody @ The Culture Club, Girls Chance Music @ Vineyard Theatre, Indian Princesses @ Atlantic Theater, Dad Don’t Read This @ St. Luke’s Theatre, Spamilton: An American Parody 10th Anniversary Concert @ 54 Below, Bedlam’s Othello @ West End Theatre, Turandot @ The Met, Small @ Signature Center, and Celebrity Autobiography @ Shubert Theatre “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 BroadwayRadio in Apple Podcasts by CLICKING HERE. Support BroadwayRadio on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio Patreon listeners get This Week on Broadway first, on Sunday afternoon before it is released to the general public on Sunday evening. Panel: Peter Filichia | peter@broadwayradio.com | FacebookPETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. Peter’s new day-by-day desk calendar – A SHOW TUNE FOR TODAY – 366 Songs to Brighten Your Year – is available at finer retailers! 80th Annual Theatre World Awards June 2, 2026 • Longacre Theatre, NYC Showtune for Today: You Mustn’t Be Discouraged from Fade Out – Fade In Michael Portantiere | michael@broadwayradio.com | FacebookMICHAEL PORTANTIERE has been a theater journalist for more than 50 years. The founder and editor of CastAlbumReviews.com. He is also a theatrical photographer whose photos have appeared in The New York Times and other publications, and he writes reviews of cabaret shows for NiteLifeExchange.com. Additionally, Michael is known as a producer and director of shows at 54 Below, the Laurie Beechman Theatre, and other venues. July 1-3: See Michael in 1776! @ Ghostlight Players on Staten Island James Marino | james@broadwayradio.com | FacebookBroadwayStars Note: This week we had listeners join us while recording. These listeners are Patreon members who support BroadwayRadio. If you would like to join us in the future, become a supporter at Patreon.com/BroadwayRadio. Sponsor: Pre: The BroadwayRadio App is accidentally available on the Apple App Store! Please check out Matt’s reviews on BroadwayRadio. In Review: ‘Masquerade’ Off-Broadway production Topic: Awards Season Next week (June 7) we will make our Tony Awards picks (The morning of The Tony Awards) Reviews MP: Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody @ The Culture Club, through September 7, 2026 Adam FeldmanPet peeve of the day: Marketing is marketing, I know, but it bugs me a little that Titaníque keeps saying it started in the basement of a Gristedes! It started at Asylum NYC, which was located in a long-established downstairs theater space that had formerly been the Upright Citizens Brigade, and before that the Maverick, and before that the American Jewish Rep, and before that the Roundabout. Yes, there was a Gristedes above that space for a time, but Asylum was very much a real theater, not a grocery-store basement pop-up. PF: Three reviews of plays about teenage girls:Girls Chance Music @ Vineyard Theatre, through June 21, 2026Indian Princesses @ Atlantic Theater‘s Linda Gross Theater, through June 7, 2026Dad Don’t Read This @ St. Luke’s Theatre, closed May 30, 2026 MP: Spamilton: An American Parody 10th Anniversary Concert @ 54 Below, May 24, 2026 PF: Bedlam’s Othello @ West End Theatre, through May 31, 2026 MP: Turandot @ The Met, through June 6, 2026 PF: Small @ The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center, through July 25, 2026 PF: Celebrity Autobiography @ Shubert Theatre, through August 16, 2026 Linda was back for her SIXTH helping of Celebrity Autobiography!! News: MP + PF: The New Dramatists Annual Spring Luncheon, honoring multi-award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, was held on Tuesday, May 26, in the Broadway Ballroom at the New York Marriott Marquis (1535 Broadway, between 45th and 46th Streets). MICHAEL’S NEW DRAMATISTS PHOTO FEATURE FOR TALKINBROADWAY:https://www.talkinbroadway.com/page/rialto/past/2026/Dramatists.html Future Episodes: Peter’s Braintease...
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In Review: ‘Masquerade’ Off-Broadway production
May 2900:09:23Summary readyMatt reviews the 2026 Off-Broadway immersive ‘Phantom of the Opera’ production ‘Masquerade’ Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name. To purchase tickets to see the show, click here:https://masqueradenyc.com/
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