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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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.
The Fear of 13 on Broadway: Adrien Brody, Tessa Thompson, and a Story of Wrongful Conviction
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.
Titaníque on Broadway: Camp, Céline Dion, and a Cult Hit Boards the St. James
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.
Becky Shaw on Broadway: Gina Gionfriddo’s Sharp Comedy Returns to the Hayes Theater
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.
Sam Tutty on Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) and Life After Dear Evan Hansen
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.
Spotlight on Hannah Cruz: Bringing Depth and Definition to Chess on Broadway
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.
Cats: The Jellicle Ball – 10s, 10s, 10s Across the Board
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.
The Wild Party Roars at Encores!: LaChiusa’s Jazz Age Musical Revisited
In this episode of Half Hour, we take a deeper dive into the New York City Center Encores! production of Michael John LaChiusa and George C. Wolfe’s The Wild Party, based on the 1928 narrative poem by Joseph Moncure March.
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