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

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

"Half Hour with Jeff & Richie" is the ultimate podcast for Broadway fans. With Jeff Malone & Richie Grasso as your lively hosts, prepare for a thrilling and intellectually engaging exploration of Broadway. This show is all about exclusive interviews with talent and creatives from the industry, captivating analysis of the plays and musicals we see, and a celebration of the artistry, dreams, and legends that define Broadway. Whether you're a seasoned theatre enthusiast, an aspiring artist, or simply someone who appreciates the power of storytelling, "Half Hour with Jeff & Richie" is your go-to companion. Join us on this exhilarating journey as we uncover the mesmerizing world of Broadway and delve into its rich themes that lie beyond the curtain.

Episodes

La Cage aux Folles at Encores!: Billy Porter, Wayne Brady, and a New Take on a Classic

June 26, 2026 • 33 mins
In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a closer look at the 2026 Encores! production of La Cage aux Folles, now playing at New York City Center. Starring Billy Porter as Albin and Wayne Brady as Georges, this revival offers a contemporary take on a landmark musical. We break down the show’s origins and cultural impact, then dive into the current production’s direction, design, and overall concept. From Rob...
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2026 Tony Awards Predictions — Who Will Win Each Musical Category

June 5, 2026 • 24 mins
In this episode of Half Hour, we go category by category through the 2026 Tony Awards, sharing our predictions for who will take home the top honors in the musical races. From Best Musical to acting, direction, and design, we break down each category and discuss the nominees, including Schmigadoon!, The Lost Boys, Titanique, Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York, and Cats: The Jellicle Ball. Along the way, we highlight perform...
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2026 Tony Awards Predictions — Who Will Win Each Play Category

June 5, 2026 • 21 mins
In this episode of Half Hour, we go through the 2026 Tony Awards category by category, sharing our predictions for who will win in each category. We cover Best Play, Best Revival, acting categories, and design, discussing nominees including Liberation, Giant, and The Balusters, along with other productions shaping this season. The episode highlights key performances and creative teams while looking at how each category may play out...
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The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway: Inside the Studio 54 Revival and Its Cult Legacy

May 29, 2026 • 32 mins
In this episode of Half Hour, we discuss the 2026 Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show, now playing at Studio 54. Directed and choreographed by Sam Pinkleton and starring Luke Evans as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the production revisits the cult classic with a renewed focus on theatricality, audience interaction, and design. We take a deeper dive into how this revival balances its original counterculture roots with a contemporary Broa...
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The Balusters on Broadway: Community, Control, and the Cost of Change

May 27, 2026 • 30 mins
In this episode of Half Hour, we discuss the Broadway production of The Balusters, now playing at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Written by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Kenny Leon, the play centers on a neighborhood association navigating questions of safety, preservation, and community identity. We take a deeper dive into the play’s structure, themes, and staging, breaking down how a seemingly local conflict reflect...
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Fallen Angels on Broadway: Inside the Noel Coward Revival with Rose Byrne & Kelli O’Hara

May 22, 2026 • 28 mins
In this episode of Half Hour, we take a closer look at Roundabout Theatre Company’s 2026 Broadway revival of Fallen Angels at the Todd Haimes Theatre. Written by Noël Coward and directed by Scott Ellis, the production stars Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara as two women revisiting a shared past over the course of one increasingly chaotic afternoon. We break down the play’s structure, its farcical pacing, and how Coward...
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Giant on Broadway: Examining Roald Dahl’s Legacy, Art vs. Artist, and a Defining Performance from John Lithgow

May 20, 2026 • 32 mins
In this episode of Half Hour, we discuss the Broadway production of Giant, now playing at the Music Box Theatre. Written by Mark Rosenblatt and directed by Nicholas Hytner, the play centers on a pivotal chapter in the life of Roald Dahl, examining the tension between artistic legacy and personal controversy. We take a deeper dive into the play’s structure and focus, breaking down how its contained timeline shapes the narrativ...
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Beaches: Jessica Vosk Anchors a Classic Friendship Story on Broadway

May 13, 2026 • 33 mins
In this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we discuss the Broadway production of Beaches, now playing at the Majestic Theatre. Based on the iconic film and novel, the musical adaptation stars Jessica Vosk and Kelly Barrett as lifelong friends CC Bloom and Hillary Whitney, navigating decades of friendship through joy and heartbreak. We examine Vosk's performance and her Tony potential, analyze the show's jazz-influenced sc...
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The Lost Boys: Spectacle and Nostalgia Meet Broadway's Vampire Musical

May 11, 2026 • 34 mins
In this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we discuss the Broadway production of The Lost Boys, now playing at the Palace Theatre. Directed by two-time Tony Award winner Michael Arden, the musical adaptation of the 1987 Warner Bros. film stars three-time Tony Award nominee Shoshana Bean as Lucy, alongside a cast navigating themes of family, belonging, and teenage vampires in Santa Carla. We examine the production's scenic...
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Schmigadoon! on Broadway: A Deeper Dive Into the Golden Age Parody at the Nederlander Theatre

May 6, 2026 • 36 mins
In this episode of Half Hour, we analyze the Broadway production of Schmigadoon! now playing at the Nederlander Theatre. We break down the show’s transition from Apple TV+ series to stage, its blend of parody and homage to Golden Age musicals, and the work of Christopher Gattelli’s direction and choreography. We discuss standout performances from Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, Ana Gasteyer, McKenzie Kurtz, Isabelle McCalla...
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Joe Turner’s Come and Gone: Performances, Production, and August Wilson’s Legacy

May 4, 2026 • 30 mins
In this episode, we dig into the 2026 Broadway revival of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, now playing at the Barrymore Theatre. We unpack how the play’s boardinghouse setting, character-driven structure, and themes of home, history, and spiritual connection come through in this production. We also look at how the staging uses levels, windows, and movement to frame the characters’ journeys. We hig...
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Dog Day Afternoon: Jon Bernthal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and a True Crime Classic on Broadway

April 29, 2026 • 31 mins
In this episode of Half Hour, we take a deeper dive into the Broadway production of Dog Day Afternoon at the August Wilson Theatre. We walk through the true crime story behind the show, how the Oscar-winning film was adapted for the stage, and what shifts when a sweaty Brooklyn bank robbery plays out live in front of an audience. We break down the overall production, including Stephen Adly Guirgis’ script, Rupert Goold&rsqu...
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Death of a Salesman: Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf, and a Revival of the American Dream

April 27, 2026 • 33 mins
In this episode of Half Hour, we take a deeper dive into the 2026 Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman at the Winter Garden Theatre. We walk through the production’s take on the American Dream, the pressure to succeed, and how those themes land in 2026. We break down Joe Mantello’s direction, including the spare, symbolic staging, the recurring car motif, and the way the production frames Willy ...
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Proof on Broadway: Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle, and a Revival That Adds Up

April 22, 2026 • 31 mins
In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a closer look at the 2026 Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Proof at the Booth Theatre, starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle in their Broadway debuts. We walk through the play’s structure and plot, considering how this production navigates questions of genius, trust, and mental health within a family still reckoning with loss. We break down Thomas Kail’s directi...
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The Fear of 13 on Broadway: Adrien Brody, Tessa Thompson, and a Story of Wrongful Conviction

April 20, 2026 • 33 mins
In this episode of Half Hour, we take a deeper dive into the Broadway production of The Fear of 13 at the James Earl Jones Theatre, written by Lindsey Ferrentino and directed by David Cromer. We break down how the original documentary has been reshaped into a theatrical experience, and what is gained when Nick Yarris’s story of wrongful conviction and years on death row is told live onstage. We talk through Adrien Brody&rsquo...
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Titaníque on Broadway: Camp, Céline Dion, and a Cult Hit Boards the St. James

April 15, 2026 • 30 mins
In this episode of Half Hour, we take a closer look at the 2026 Broadway production of Titaníque at the St. James Theatre, the Céline Dion-fueled parody of Titanic that has sailed uptown after its celebrated Off-Broadway run. We break down how the show’s journey from a downtown cult favorite to a commercial Broadway production affects the storytelling, the humor, and the overall energy in a larger house. We discuss the creati...
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Becky Shaw on Broadway: Gina Gionfriddo’s Sharp Comedy Returns to the Hayes Theater

April 13, 2026 • 28 mins
In this episode of Half Hour, we dive into the 2026 Broadway revival of Becky Shaw by Gina Gionfriddo, now playing at the Hayes Theater. Directed by Tripp Coleman with design by David Zinn, the production stars Lauren Patten, Alden Ehrenreich, Madeline Brewer, Patrick Ball, and Linda Emond. The conversation explores the play’s blend of comedy and drama, its sharp look at modern relationships, and how Gionfriddo’s writin...
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Sam Tutty on Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) and Life After Dear Evan Hansen

April 8, 2026 • 33 mins
In this episode of Half Hour, we sit down with Sam Tutty, currently starring in Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) on Broadway. We talk about how he first found his way into the industry and what it has meant to build a career across London and New York. Our conversation digs into what it has been like to perform in Two Strangers from the earliest days of the show through its current New York run, including the pace of pl...
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Spotlight on Hannah Cruz: Bringing Depth and Definition to Chess on Broadway

April 6, 2026 • 29 mins
In this episode of Half Hour, we sit down with Hannah Cruz, currently starring in Chess at the Imperial Theatre. Cruz shares how she first found her way into performing, offers a look behind the scenes of this renowned musical’s latest revival, and reflects on her work in The Connector and Suffs. The discussion also touches on her upcoming role in the film adaptation of Merrily We Roll Along and her advice for young performer...
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Cats: The Jellicle Ball – 10s, 10s, 10s Across the Board

April 1, 2026 • 34 mins
In this episode of Half Hour, we discuss Cats: The Jellicle Ball, now running at the Broadhurst Theatre. Blending ballroom culture with Broadway tradition, this reimagined production turns a theatrical classic into a full-scale celebration of movement, identity, and joy. We dive into what makes this version feel alive… from the creative team’s concept to standout cast performances and the vibrant design. We also reflec...
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