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In Review: 2026 Broadway revival of ‘Other Desert Cities’

Matt reviews the original Broadway production of “Other Desert Cities.” Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name. On Thursday, Oct. 15, BroadwayRadio’s Matt Tamanini attended the Broadway performance of “Other Desert Cities” at the Hudson Theatre. The show is currently set to read more

Broadway Grosses and News: Nov. 4, 2026

Breaking 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) Tony Awards to remain on CBS through 2032https://deadline.com/2026/11/tony-awards-cbs-1237213448/ 3) Playwrights Horizons to bring ‘Degenerates’ back next monthhttps://playbill.com/article/degenerates-will-get-an-encore-at-playwrights-horizons 4) Taran Killam, read more

In Review: ‘In the Heights’ New York City Center gala production

Matt reviews the New York City Center gala production of “In the Heights.” Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name. On Sunday, Nov. 1, BroadwayRadio’s Matt Tamanini attended a New York City Center gala performance of “In the Heights” at New York read more

Last Week on Broadway: Monday, Nov. 2, 2026

Reviews for ‘A Few Good Men’ on Broadway, Patrick Stewart dies at 86, ‘Rocky Horror’ extends through May 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 read more

This Week on Broadway for November 1, 2026: 860 (Billy Crystal)

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about 860 (Billy Crystal), In The Heights @ City Center, The Heart @ Laura Pels Theatre, The Imaginary Invalid, and David Zax’s Aftermath @ A.R.T./NY [Note: this week’s show is unedited so that you can hear the things we don’t normally include read more

In Review: Original Broadway production of ‘Paranormal Activity’

Matt reviews the original Broadway production of “Paranormal Activity.” Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name. On Wednesday, Oct. 14, BroadwayRadio’s Matt Tamanini attended the Broadway performance of “Paranormal Activity” at the August Wilson Theatre. The show is currently set to run read more

Broadway Grosses and News: Oct. 28, 2026

reaking 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) Noblezada, Song to lead ‘Heart Sellers’ Off-Broadwayhttps://playbill.com/article/eva-noblezada-to-make-off-broadway-debut-in-the-heart-sellers 3) ‘Real Housewives’ stars to lead Off-Broadway revival of ‘Rumors’https://deadline.com/2026/10/real-housewives-rumors-off-broadway-1237206158/ 4) Billy Crystal read more

In Review: Original Broadway production of ‘School Girls; Or the African Mean Girls Play’

Matt reviews the original Broadway production of “School Girls; Or the African Mean Girls Play.” Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name. On Wednesday, Oct. 14, BroadwayRadio’s Matt Tamanini attended the Broadway performance of “School Girls; Or the African Mean Girls Play” read more

Last Week on Broadway: Monday, Oct. 26, 2026

Reviews for ‘860’ and ‘Imaginary Invalid’; Groff and Tom Hanks coming to Broadway in 2027; 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. Any and all feedback is appreciated:Matt Tamanini: matt@broadwayradio.com | read more

This Week on Broadway for October 25, 2026: The Imaginary Invalid

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about The Imaginary Invalid, Other Desert Cities, Mint Theater Company’s production of Phyl, Ruth Stage’s production of Night of January 16th, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button @ The Public Theater, Midnight @ Daryl Roth Theatre, Memoirs Of Amorous Gentlemen @ The read more

In Review: Original Off-Broadway production of ‘Midnight’

Matt reviews the original Off-Broadway production of “Midnight.” Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name. On Tuesday, Oct. 13, BroadwayRadio’s Matt Tamanini attended the Off-Broadway performance of “Midnight” at the Daryl Roth Theatre. The show is currently set to run through Sunday, read more

In Review: ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ national tour at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando

Matt reviews the national tour of “Buena Vista Social Club” currently playing 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, Oct. 20, BroadwayRadio’s Matt Tamanini attended the opening night of the national tour of “Buena Vista Social Club” at read more

Broadway Grosses and News: Oct. 21, 2026

Breaking 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) Broadway League releases 2024-25 economic impact reporthttps://www.broadwayleague.com/press/press-releases/broadway-contributed-21-billion-economic-revenue-for-new-york-city/ 3) Stars announced for upcoming Broadway premiere of ‘Warriors’https://deadline.com/2026/10/warriors-broadway-casey-likes-amber-gray-jasmine-cephas-jones-1237168241/ 4) Daniel Kaluuya to read more

In Review: Original Off-Broadway production of ‘Soon’

Matt reviews the original Off-Broadway production of “Soon.” Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@broadwayradio.com and include the episode name. On Sunday, Oct. 11, BroadwayRadio’s Matt Tamanini attended the Off-Broadway performance of “Soon” from Out of the Box Theatrics at the Loft at St. Luke’s Theatre. The read more

Last Week on Broadway: Monday, Oct. 19, 2026

Reviews for ‘Other Desert Cities,’ ‘Rhinoceros’ replaces ‘Full Monty’ on Broadway, ‘The Baby-Sitter’s Club’ musical sets world premiere 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 read more

This Week on Broadway for October 18, 2026: Other Desert Cities

James Marino, Michael Portantiere, and Jan Simpson talk about Other Desert Cities, Anon @ MCC, Slam Frank @ Orpheum Theatre, A Ghost in Your Ear @ Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre, Good Time Charlie @ The Public, Memoirs Of Amorous Gentlemen @ The Night Egg at The Culture Club, and The read more

Special Episode: Zegree, Holmes on the joy and silliness of ‘The King’s Decree’

On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with the writers of the new Off-Broadway musical “The King’s Critique,” Nat Zegree and Eric Holmes. The pair began working on the show about a decade ago and are finally bringing it to the stage beginning on Nov. 3 at the Pershing read more

Broadway Grosses and News: Oct. 14, 2026

Breaking 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) Broadway revival of ‘Three Days of Rain’ announces house, dateshttps://deadline.com/2026/10/three-days-of-rain-broadway-opening-date-1237153700/ 3) Reece Weaver extends run in Chicago for final timehttps://playbill.com/article/americas-sweethearts-reece-weaver-announces-final-extension-in-broadways-chicago read more

Special Episode: Steven Skybell, Jill Stern on resonance of ‘Aftermath’

On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with two of the stars of the upcoming Off-Broadway play “Aftermath,” Steven Skybell and Jill Stern. Not only do the two play a married couple in the show, but they have been friends for nearly five decades, and it was Jill who read more

Last Week on Broadway: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026

‘Chicago’ stars join 30th anniversary, Gugino joins ‘A View From the Bridge,’ busy week in New York 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 read more