Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)

In this episode, we discuss the new Tony-nominated best play STEREOPHONIC. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch STEREOPHONIC playing at the Golden Theatre Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. Please share your thoughts on STEREOPHONIC on our podcast cover post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for an extraordinary deep dive inside the most transformative decade on Broadway through gripping behind-the-scenes accounts of shows such as Sunset Boulevard, Rent, Angels in America, Chicago, The Lion King, and The Producers - shows that changed the history of the American theater. Host Michael Riedel, author of the best-selling book Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway, has created a companion podcast featuring his never-before-heard, taped audio interviews with legendary artists from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, Patti LuPone, and so many more. Michael presents the drama behind the decade’s mega-hits and shocking flops, bringing readers into high-stakes premieres, fraught rehearsals, tough contract negotiations, intense Tony Award battles, and more. From the bitter feuds to the surprising collaborations, all the intrigue of a revolutionary era in the Theater District is packed into Singular Sensation. Broadway has triumphs and disasters, but the show always goes on. Enjoy Singular Sensation: The Podcast everywhere you get your podcasts or use http://bpn.fm/singularsensation to listen and learn more, and be sure to get the book here: https://amzn.to/4cNdfO3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss the Tony Nominated Best Musical ILLINOISE. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch ILLINOISE playing at the St. James Theatre. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. Please share your thoughts on ILLINOISE on our podcast cover post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we are live from the Museum of Broadway at the Broadway Podcast Network PODFEST. This conversation features Anna K Jacobs (Teeth), and Kait Kerrigan & Nathan Tysen (The Great Gatsby) in a discussion about writing for the stage. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss the new play from Paula Vogel MOTHER PLAY. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch MOTHER PLAY playing at the Helen Hayes Theatre. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Please share your thoughts on MOTHER PLAY on our podcast cover post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss the new musical SUFFS. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch SUFFS playing at The Music Box. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Please share your thoughts on SUFFS on our podcast cover post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss the new musical GUN & POWDER playing at Paper Mill Playhouse. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch GUN & POWDER playing until May 5th at Paper Mill. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Please share your thoughts on GUN & POWDER on our podcast cover post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss the new Broadway musical LEMPICKA. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch LEMPICKA playing at the Longacre Theatre. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Please share your thoughts on LEMPICKA on our podcast cover post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss the new Broadway musical THE OUTSIDERS. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch THE OUTSIDERS playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Please share your thoughts on THE OUTSIDERS on our podcast cover post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss the off-broadway production of OH MARY! Starring Cole Escola as Mary Todd Lincoln. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch OH MARY! playing at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Please share your thoughts on OH MARY! on our podcast cover post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode, we discuss the upcoming Spring 2024 Broadway season with Rye Myers. Join us as we dive into what stands out in the upcoming shows, explore the intriguing world of stunt casting, discuss emerging trends, and even make some early Tony predictions. We cover a range of productions, including "Lempicka," "Suffs," "The Wiz," "Stereophonic," "Hell's Kitchen," "The Heart of Rock and Roll," "Cabaret," "Mary Jane," "Uncle Vanya," "Mother Play," "Patriots," The Great Gatsby," and "Illinoise." Don't miss out on this exciting insider's look at the theatre scene. About: Rye Myers, "Your Broadway & Entertainment BFF!" is a multi-talented talk show host, producer, and real estate advisor. Since 2014, Rye has run his Broadway/Entertainment conglomerate RyeMyers.com (formerly "RyeTheNewsGuy.com), where he has brought you interviews, reviews, features, and coverage of some of your favorite Broadway stars and stars. Notable interviews have included Lin Manuel Miranda, Bernadette Peters, Nathan Lane, Joel Gray, Chita Rivera, Ben Platt, and many other EGOT winners. Rye is also a distinguished New York City real estate advisor and works with clients on their real estate needs. His added value of connecting them to Broadway and Real Estate has provided numerous opportunities in both worlds. Rye has been featured and written about in over 40+ outlets, including Buzz Feed, Yahoo News, and Unilad, and has appeared on The Elvis Duran and the Morning Show. Visit www.RyeMyers.com or follow along at @Rye_myers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss the new 2024 Broadway Revival of THE WHO'S TOMMY. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch THE WHO'S TOMMY playing at the Nederlander Theatre. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Please share your thoughts on THE WHO'S TOMMY on our podcast cover post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss the new Broadway Musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch WATER FOR ELEPHANTS playing at the Imperial Theatre. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Please share your thoughts on THE NOTEBOOK on our podcast cover post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss the new Broadway Musical THE NOTEBOOK. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the show yet, you can catch THE NOTEBOOK playing at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Please share your thoughts on THE NOTEBOOK on our podcast cover post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss the new Broadway Play APPROPRIATE by Brendan Jacobs-Jenkins. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the play yet, you can catch APPROPRIATE playing at the Belasco Theatre. Lila Neugebauer directs the play. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Please share your thoughts on APPROPRIATE on our podcast cover post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss the 2024 Broadway Revival of John Patrick Shanley's DOUBT: A PARABLE. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the play yet, you can catch DOUBT playing through Roundabout Theatre Company at the Todd Haimes Theatre. The play is starring Amy Ryand and Liev Schreiber and is directed by Scott Ellis. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Please share your thoughts on DOUBT: A PARABLE on our podcast cover post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down to discuss the off-broadway musical DEAD OUTLAW. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the musical yet, you can catch DEAD OUTLAW playing at Audible Theatre at Minetta Lane Theatre. Dead Outlaw features a book by Tony Award winner Itamar Moses, music & lyrics by Erik Della Penna & Tony Award winner David Yazbek and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Share your thoughts with us on DEAD OUTLAW on our podcast cover post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down to discuss the off-broadway play THE LIFE & SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the play yet, you can catch THE LIFE & SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS playing at New World Stages. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Share your thoughts with us on THE LIFE & SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS on our podcast cover post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down to discuss the off-broadway play THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR starring Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch. Please note that this episode will contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the play yet, you can catch THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR playing at The Pershing Square Signature Center Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Share your thoughts with us on THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR on our podcast cover post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with playwright Mona Pirnot to discuss her current play, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I COULD DIE. Please note that this episode may contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the play yet, you can catch I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I COULD DIE playing at the New York Theatre Workshop until March 7th. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Share your thoughts with us on I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I COULD DIE on our podcast cover post. MONA PIRNOT (Playwright) is an NYC-based playwright and songwriter. She is a current member of EST/Youngblood. Her work has been produced by or developed with Playwright's Horizons, New York Theatre Workshop, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Mosaic Theatre, San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company, Mirrorbox Theatre, Premiere Stages, and Mile Square Theatre. She was the 2014-15 Literary Fellow at Center Theatre Group and Williamstown Theatre Festival’s 2019 Playwright in Residence. She is the winner of the 2022 Berwin Lee & Brown Playwrights Award and is currently nominated for the 2023 Helen Hayes / Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical for her play, Private (2023 SFBATCO, 2022 Mosaic Theater, 2022 Mirrorbox Theatre, 2019 Kilroys List.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices