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Class Notes: Matt Manuel in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

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Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Matt Manuel, cast member in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at New World Stages. Matt Manuel headshot by Dirty Sugar Production photo by Phillippe Arroyo “Class Notes” actively covers New York’s current theater season on, off, and off-off Broadway. For a transcript read more


Class Notes: Rachel Chavkin, Director of My Joy is Heavy

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Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Rachel Chavkin, director of “My Joy is Heavy” at New York Theater Workshop. Rachel Chavkin, Photo Credit Erik Tanner Abigail Bengson & Shaun Bengson in tech for MY JOY IS HEAVY, photo by Valerie Terranova Abigail Bengson & Shaun Bengson in tech for MY read more


Broadway Grosses Report: April 1, 2026; Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized

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Breaking down the Broadway grosses for the week ending March 29, 2026 Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. 1) Last week’s Broadway grosses:https://www.broadwayleague.com/research/grosses-broadway-nyc/ 2) Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized after falling ill during ‘Moulin Rouge’https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-news/megan-thee-stallion-miss-moulin-rouge-shows-health-update-1236553642/ 3) ‘Happy Feet’ musical aiming for Broadwayhttps://deadline.com/2026/03/happy-feet-broadway-musical-michael-arden-1236770068/ read more


Review Recap: ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ original Broadway production

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Matt goes through the reviews for the Broadway premiere of ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ stage adaptation Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the episode name. Check out the reviews for ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ on Broadwayhttps://didtheylikeit.com/shows/dog-day-afternoon/


Last Week on Broadway: Monday, March 30, 2026

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‘Hadestown’ to hit cinemas in July, Broadway-bound musicals find out-of-town casting, Broadway’s getting busy 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: [email protected] | @BroadwayRadio 1) read more


This Week on Broadway for March 29, 2026: Giant

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Jena Tesse Fox, James Marino, Michael Portantiere, and Jan Simpson talk about Giant, Every Brilliant Thing, Masquerade, Mexodus @ Daryl Roth Theatre, Monte Cristo @ Theatre at St. Jean’s, Maltby & Shire’s About Time @ Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater, and Teatro La Plaza’s Hamlet @ Theatre for a New read more


Spotlight: Michael John LaChiusa

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The Spotlight podcast is hosted by Jena Tesse Fox. Guest: Michael John LaChiusa Michael John LaChiusa on: Facebook | Concord Theatricals The Wild Party @ New York City Center. Production Images by Joan Marcus Host: Jena Tesse Fox | InstagramJena Tesse Fox has been writing about theater for more than read more