Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)
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Paddington the Musical — Breaking Down the West End's Most Joyous New Show
In this episode of "Half Hour," we go deep on Paddington the Musical at the Savoy Theatre, tracing the story from Michael Bond's 1958 book through the film series to its current West End staging.
Spotlight Series: Jerry Mitchell on Reimagining The Devil Wears Prada for the West End
In this Spotlight Series episode of “Half Hour,” we expand the conversation with Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell about his work on The Devil Wears Prada and the process of reimagining a familiar story for the West End stage.
Les Misérables — Inside Hudson Valley Shakespeare’s Outdoor Production
In this episode of “Half Hour,” we take a deeper dive into Hudson Valley Shakespeare’s Les Misérables, now playing at the Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center in Garrison, New York.
The Hunger Games: On Stage — Inside London’s Arena-Style Production
In this episode of “Half Hour,” we take a deeper dive into The Hunger Games: On Stage, now playing at Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre in London. We break down the plot, the concept behind the production’s arena-style staging, and how this first theatrical adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ story brings the audience into the world of Panem.
The Devil Wears Prada — A Deeper Dive Into the West End Musical
In this episode of “Half Hour,” we take a deeper dive into The Devil Wears Prada, now playing at the Dominion Theatre in London’s West End. We break down the musical’s plot and concept, how the stage adaptation reshapes the story of Andy Sachs and Miranda Priestly, and what changed from its Chicago tryout to this West End production.
Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody — Inside the Off-Broadway Spoof
In this episode of Half Hour, we discuss Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody, now playing Off-Broadway at The Club in New York City.
La Cage aux Folles at Encores!: Billy Porter, Wayne Brady, and a New Take on a Classic
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.
2026 Tony Awards Predictions — Who Will Win Each Musical Category
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.
2026 Tony Awards Predictions — Who Will Win Each Play Category
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 Rocky Horror Show on Broadway: Inside the Studio 54 Revival and Its Cult Legacy
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.
The Balusters on Broadway: Community, Control, and the Cost of Change
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.
Fallen Angels on Broadway: Inside the Noel Coward Revival with Rose Byrne & Kelli O’Hara
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.
Giant on Broadway: Examining Roald Dahl’s Legacy, Art vs. Artist, and a Defining Performance from John Lithgow
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.
Beaches: Jessica Vosk Anchors a Classic Friendship Story on Broadway
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.
The Lost Boys: Spectacle and Nostalgia Meet Broadway's Vampire Musical
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.
Schmigadoon! on Broadway: A Deeper Dive Into the Golden Age Parody at the Nederlander Theatre
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.
Joe Turner’s Come and Gone: Performances, Production, and August Wilson’s Legacy
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.
Dog Day Afternoon: Jon Bernthal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and a True Crime Classic on Broadway
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.
Death of a Salesman: Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf, and a Revival of the American Dream
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.
Proof on Broadway: Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle, and a Revival That Adds Up
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.
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