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In Review: ‘Titanique’ original Broadway production
May 1800:07:57Summary readyMatt reviews the original Broadway production of ‘Titanique’ Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name. On Monday, May 4, BroadwayRadio’s Matt Tamanini saw “Titanique” on Broadway. The show is nominated for four Tony Awards and is currently playing the St. James Theatre. To purchase tickets to see the show, click here:https://titaniquebroadway.com/
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Last Week on Broadway: Monday, May 18, 2026
May 1800:16:46Summary ready‘Book of Mormon’ return date, Joshua Henry wins Drama League Award, Ledisi joins ‘Wanted’ 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) ‘Book of Mormon’ sets return targethttps://deadline.com/2026/05/book-of-mormon-broadway-fire-1236883793/ 2) Awards update Drama League Awards announce 2026 winnershttps://www.broadwaynews.com/2026-drama-league-award-winners-announced/ John Lithgow to receive Theatre World Lifetime Achievement Awardhttps://playbill.com/article/john-lithgow-to-receive-john-willis-award-for-lifetime-achievement-in-the-theatre Off Broadway Alliance Awards announce winnershttps://playbill.com/article/mexodus-masquerade-more-earn-off-broadway-alliance-award-nominations Shows honored with Equity Broadway Chorus Awards nominationshttps://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CATS-CHESS-RAGTIME-and-SCHMIGADOON-Nominated-For-ACCA-Awards-20260515 3) Show and casting Ledisi joins upcoming Broadway production of ‘Wanted’https://deadline.com/2026/05/wanted-broadway-musical-solea-pfeiffer-liisi-lafontaine-1236757771/ Mariska Hargitay extends run in ‘Every Brilliant Thing’https://deadline.com/2026/05/mariska-hargitay-broadway-every-brilliant-thing-2-1236906064/ Matthew Broderick, Katie Couric, more join ‘Celebrity Autobiographyhttps://deadline.com/2026/05/celebrity-autobiography-broadway-1236880861/ ‘Balusters’ extends again on Broadwayhttps://playbill.com/article/the-balusters-gets-a-2nd-extension-on-broadway White replaces Tommy as ‘Imitation of Life’ directorhttps://playbill.com/article/whitney-white-replaces-liesl-tommy-as-director-of-john-legend-lynn-nottage-musical-imitation-of-life Glover, Leonard to lead Off-Broadway’s ‘An American Daughter’https://playbill.com/article/montego-glover-robert-sean-leonard-jean-lichty-will-lead-an-american-daughter-off-broadway Robin de Jesús to replace Harvey Guillén in ‘Man of La Mancha’ concerthttps://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Robin-de-Jess-Replaces-Harvey-Guilln-in-MAN-OF-LA-MANCHA-LCT-Staged-Concert-20260515 ‘The Lost Boys’ to launch national tour in 2028https://playbill.com/article/the-lost-boys-will-embark-on-north-american-tour-in-2028 4) Monday, May 18: ‘Celebrity Autobiography’ opens on Broadwayhttps://celebrityautobiography.com/
SummaryThis Week on Broadway for May 17, 2026: Meg Bussert
May 1701:20:43Summary readyPeter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Meg Bussert. Peter was in London and saw seven shows: The Karate Kid @ New Wimbledon Theatre, An Ideal Husband @ Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, The Producers @ Garrick Theatre, The Play That Goes Wrong, Grace Pervades @ Theatre Royal Haymarket, Mother Courage and Her Children @ Globe Theatre and Hercules @ Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Back in NYC, Michael saw Traviata In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY, and Peter saw One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest @ Studio 17. “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! This Thursday @ AMT Theater, 3PM – A PERSONAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN THEATER 80th Annual Theatre World Awards June 2, 2026 • Longacre Theatre, NYC Showtune for Today: Mother Darling from Grey Gardens 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. This Tuesday May 19: 54 Sings Lerner & Loewe @ 54 Below 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: BroadwayRadio App is available testing. Email James to test the app. Guest: Meg Bussert: Website | IBDB | This Tuesday May 19: 54 Sings Lerner & Loewe @ 54 Below Reviews: Peter was in London and saw seven shows: The Karate Kid @ New Wimbledon TheatreAn Ideal Husband @ Lyric Hammersmith TheatreThe Producers @ Garrick TheatreThe Play That Goes Wrong Grace Pervades @ Theatre Royal HaymarketMother Courage and Her Children @ Globe Theatre Hercules @ Theatre Royal Drury LaneMP: Traviata | Casa Italiana Zerilli—Marimò at NYU Traviata In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY PF: One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest @ Studio 17 News: The Book of Mormon Broadway Performances Expected to Resume May 21 by Jamie KravitzPerformances are currently canceled through May 20 as repair work continues following the Eugene O’Neill Theatre fire Fallen Angels live stream Friday June 5 Giant in cinemas November 19 More questions generated by a press release… Imitation of Life @ The Shed Palace Theater street level retail space remains empty Future Episodes: Peter’s Brainteaser: He wrote the music to more than one Best Musical Tony winner before he wrote the score to a musical that opened in a more modest downtown cabaret. One of the show’s song titles was a famous foreign word, although the songwriter spelled it differently.Who’s the songwriter? What’s the musical? What’s the foreign word and how was it misspelled? Michael’s Musical Moments BRIGADOON Music Opener: “Prologue” (fro...
SummaryClass Notes: Rebecca Jimenez in “Indian Princesses”
May 1600:10:46Summary readyListen: Lauren Class Schneider talks with Rebecca Jimenez, who plays Andi in “Indian Princesses” co-produced with Rattlestick Theater at the Atlantic Theater Company. Headshot by Chris Jon Photography Rebecca Jimenez – Rehearsal photos by Ahron R. Foster Greg Keller & Rebecca Jimenez – Rehearsal photos by Ahron R. Foster “Class Notes” actively covers New York’s current theater season on, off, and off-off Broadway. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name.
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In Review: ‘Schmigadoon’ original Broadway production
May 1500:08:08Summary readyMatt reviews the original Broadway production of ‘Schmigadoon!’ Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name. On Sunday, May 3, BroadwayRadio’s Matt Tamanini saw “Schmigadoon!” on Broadway. The show is nominated for 12 Tony Awards and is currently playing the Nederlander Theatre. To purchase tickets to see the show, click here:https://schmigadoonbroadway.com/
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In Review: ‘The Lost Boys’ original Broadway production
May 1400:09:54Summary readyMatt reviews the original Broadway production of ‘The Lost Boys’ Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name. On Wednesday, May 6, BroadwayRadio’s Matt Tamanini saw “The Lost Boys” on Broadway. The show is nominated for 12 Tony Awards and is currently playing the Palace Theatre. To purchase tickets to see the show, click here:https://www.lostboysmusical.com/
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In Review: ‘The Notebook’ National Tour at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando
May 1400:08:44Summary readyMatt reviews the national tour of ‘The Notebook’ 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, May 12, BroadwayRadio’s Matt Tamanini attended the opening night of the “The Notebook” national tour at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Florida. The show will play Orlando through Sunday, May 17. To purchase tickets to see the show at the Dr. Phillips Center, click here:https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2026/the-notebook/
SummaryBroadway Grosses Report: May 13, 2026
May 1300:13:12Summary readyBreaking down the Broadway grosses for the week ending May 10, 2026 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) ‘Much Ado’ announces dates, home, full casthttps://deadline.com/2026/05/much-ado-about-nothing-broadway-cast-opening-date-1236898171/ 3) Meg Stalter to make Broadway debut in ‘Oh, Mary!’https://playbill.com/article/meg-stalter-sets-broadway-debut-in-oh-mary 4) Broadway on screen news ‘Fallen Angels’ to stream June 5 performancehttps://deadline.com/2026/05/broadway-fallen-angels-livestream-1236900878/ West End production of ‘Giant’ to hit movie theaters in Novemberhttps://variety.com/2026/film/news/broadway-giant-live-filmed-version-release-date-john-lithgow-1236744930/ 5) Weird Al jukebox musical in the workshttps://deadline.com/2026/05/weird-al-yankovic-broadway-musical-1236899451/ 6) ‘Amaze’ extends Off-Broadway againhttps://playbill.com/article/jamie-allan-magic-show-amaze-gets-4th-extension-off-broadway
SummaryMatt’s 2026 Outer Critics Circle ballot
May 1100:13:30Summary readyMatt runs through who he voted for in every category for this year’s OCCs 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) 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award winnershttps://deadline.com/2026/05/outer-critics-circle-awards-schmigadoon-balusters-broadway-1236890989/
SummaryLast Week on Broadway: Monday, May 11, 2026
May 1100:28:28Summary readyEugene O’Neill fire update, tons of show and casting news, Matt review 3 shows from NYC trip 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) Update on Eugene O’Neill fire and ‘Book of Mormon’ planshttps://deadline.com/2026/05/book-of-mormon-broadway-fire-1236883793/ 2) Theatre World Award winners announcedhttps://www.broadwayworld.com/article/2026-Theatre-World-Award-Honorees-Revealed-Luke-Evans-Ayo-Edebiri-and-More-20260507 3) Show and casting news ‘Schmigadoon!’ adds 4 months to Broadway runhttps://deadline.com/2026/05/schmigadoon-broadway-closing-date-1236885280/ Maya Rudolph extends run in ‘Oh, Mary!’https://deadline.com/2026/05/maya-rudolph-broadway-oh-mary-2-1236884512/ Adrienne Warren to replace Kara Young for final 3 weeks of ‘Proof’https://deadline.com/2026/05/adrienne-warren-broadway-proof-kara-young-1236886332/ Olivia Holt to succeed Isa Briones in ‘Just in Time’https://www.broadwaynews.com/olivia-holt-joins-just-in-time-cast-replacing-isa-briones-as-connie-francis/ Duncan Shiek’s ‘Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen’ to play Off-Broadway this fallhttps://deadline.com/2026/05/duncan-sheik-manga-memoirs-amorous-gentlemen-musical-1236887694/ Public Theater extends ‘Girl, Interrupted’ adaptation before performances beginhttps://playbill.com/article/girl-interrupted-extends-off-broadway-premiere-run Claybourne Elder to be next Orin Scrivello in ‘Little Shop’ Off-Broadwayhttps://playbill.com/article/claybourne-elder-will-have-a-gas-in-little-shop-of-horrors-off-broadway 4) This week’s theatrical schedule Monday, May 11Awards: Outer Critics Circle Awards announcedhttps://outercritics.org/ Tuesday, May 12Previews: “||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :||” Off-Broadwy from the Vineyard Theatrehttps://vineyardtheatre.org/shows/girls-chance-music/ Previews: ‘Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody’ Off-Broadway at The Clubhttps://www.heatedrivalryparody.com/ Performance: ‘The Notebook’ National Tour at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Artshttps://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2026/the-notebook/ Wednesday, May 13Previews: ‘Girl, Interrupted’ Off-Broadway from the Public Theaterhttps://publictheater.org/productions/season/2526/girl-interrupted/ Thursday, May 14Opening: ‘Well, I’ll Let You Go’ Off-Broadway at Studio Seaviewhttps://studioseaview.com/show/well-ill-let-you-go/ Previews: ‘Jerome’ Off-Broadway from Playwrights Horizonshttps://www.playwrightshorizons.org/shows/production-history/2020s/2526/jerome Friday, May 15Awards: 2026 Drama League Awards announcedhttps://dramaleague.org/2026-awards/ Saturday, May 16Previews: ‘Celebrity Autobiography’ on Broadwayhttps://celebrityautobiography.com/ Previews: ‘A Woman Among Women’ Off-Broadway from LCT3https://www.lct.org/shows/a-woman-among-women/ Sunday, May 17Award: 2026 Drama Desk Awards announcedhttps://dramadesks.com/home/ Opening: ‘Animal Wisdom’ Off-Broadway from the Signature Theatrehttps://signaturetheatre.org/show/animal-wisdom/ Previews: ‘The Maids’ Off-Broadway at St. Ann’s Warehousehttps://stannswarehouse.org/show/the-maids/ Closing: ‘The Adding Machine’ Off-Broadway from The New Grouphttps://thenewgroup.org/events/the-adding-machine-2026-05-12-700-pm/ Closing: ‘Hamlet’ Off-Broadway at BAMhttps://www.bam.org/hamlet 5) Matt reviews 3 shows from New York trip ‘Just in Time’ with Jeremy Jordan, Isa Briones, Carrie St. Louishttps://justintimebroadway.com/ ‘Oh, Mary!’ with Maya Rudolphhttps://www.ohmaryplay.com/ Industry presentation of ‘The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul’https://www.fitzgeraldsmusical.com/
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