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

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

Two Worlds Entertainment

Episodes 346
Avg. Duration 32m
Activity Highly Active
Since Nov 2020
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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"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.

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Chinese Republicans: Alex Lin’s Corporate Ladder Drama at Roundabout Theatre Company

Mar 05, 2026 30m

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a closer look at the Off-Broadway world premiere of Chinese Republicans by Alex Lin at Roundabout Theatre Company’s Laura Pels Theatre, directed by Chay Yew.…

2026 Spring Broadway Preview: Every Brilliant Thing, Cats! The Jellicle Ball, Beaches, and More

Feb 25, 2026 30m

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a closer look at the upcoming Spring 2026 Broadway season, highlighting new productions, high-profile revivals, and the casting announcements shaping the…

High Spirits at City Center Encores!: Revisiting a 1964 Musical Ghost Story

Feb 18, 2026 32m

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a deeper dive into the New York City Center Encores! production of High Spirits, the 1964 musical adaptation of Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit with music and…

The Monsters: Siblings, MMA, and the “Monsters” We Carry

Feb 12, 2026 32m

In this episode of Half Hour, we discuss the Off-Broadway world premiere of The Monsters, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu and presented by Manhattan Theatre Club at New York City Center’s Stage…

CHESS on Broadway: Inside the New Revival’s High-Stakes Reboot

Feb 04, 2026 34m

In this episode of Half Hour, we take a deeper dive into the new Broadway revival of CHESS at the Imperial Theatre, examining how the latest book rewrites and the use of a narrator reshape the show’s…

Bug: Tracy Letts’ Conspiracy Thriller Lands on Broadway

Jan 28, 2026 32m

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a closer look at the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Bug at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, Tracy Letts’ psychological thriller about loneliness,…

Marjorie Prime: Memory, A.I., and What We Leave Behind

Jan 21, 2026 35m

In this episode of Half Hour, we take a deeper dive into the Broadway production of Marjorie Prime, written by Jordan Harrison and directed by Anne Kauffman at Second Stage Theater’s Hayes Theater.…

Broadway 2025 in Review: Standout Shows, Performances, and the Road to 2026

Jan 01, 2026 33m

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we look back at the 2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway year, from new works like John Proctor Is the Villain and Buena Vista Social Club to other standout plays and…

Masquerade: An Immersive Phantom of the Opera Experience in New York City

Dec 26, 2025 37m

In this episode of Half Hour, we unpack Masquerade, the immersive revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera now running in New York City. We break down the concept of the experience,…

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: Inside the Off-Broadway Revival at New World Stages

Dec 22, 2025 32m

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a deeper dive into the 2025 Off-Broadway revival of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at New World Stages, directed by Danny Mefford. We unpack the…

A Christmas Carol at PAC NYC: In-the-Round Storytelling and Holiday Ghosts Revisited

Dec 15, 2025 31m

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a deeper dive into the 2025 Off-Broadway production of A Christmas Carol at Perelman Performing Arts Center, adapted by Jack Thorne and staged by Matthew…

Oedipus at Studio 54: Mark Strong, Lesley Manville, and a Modern Political Tragedy

Dec 11, 2025 31m

In this episode of Half Hour, we take a deeper dive into the 2025 Broadway production of Oedipus at Studio 54, directed by Robert Icke and starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville. We break down the…

Messy White Gays: Satire, Farce, and Privilege Off Broadway

Dec 08, 2025 31m

In this episode of Half Hour, we take a closer look at Messy White Gays, the new Off-Broadway play by Drew Droege, directed by Mike Donahue, and set in a Hell’s Kitchen apartment on a disastrous…

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York): Rom-Com Rules, Cake Runs, and Tony Awards Buzz

Dec 04, 2025 31m

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a deeper dive into the Broadway musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), now playing at the Longacre Theatre. We unpack the show’s rom-com…

Theatre Chat: Wicked: For Good, The Queen of Versailles Closing Announcement, and the Broadway Grosses

Dec 01, 2025 33m

In this episode of "Half Hour", we break down Wicked: For Good, from the expanded plot and character arcs to the performances by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande under Jon M. Chu’s direction, and how…

The Queen of Versailles: Kristin Chenoweth, Stephen Schwartz, and a High-Stakes New Musical at the St. James Theatre

Nov 26, 2025 32m

In this episode of “Half Hour,” we take a sharper look at the new Broadway musical The Queen of Versailles at the St. James Theatre, tracing Jackie and David Siegel’s rise, their unfinished Orlando…

Meet the Cartozians: Two Timelines, One Armenian American Story

Nov 24, 2025 33m

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a closer look at Meet the Cartozians, Talene Monahon’s new play at Second Stage Theater’s Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center. We trace…

Ragtime at Lincoln Center: A New Broadway Revival Under Review

Nov 20, 2025 35m

In this episode of Half Hour, Jeff and Richie take a close look at the 2025 Broadway revival of Ragtime at Lincoln Center Theater’s Vivian Beaumont Theater, with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon…

Theatre Chat: Rob Lake Magic with the Muppets, Brewster High Schools TikTok Reveal & NYT Critics Pick

Nov 17, 2025 26m

In this episode of “Half Hour”, the conversation covers dynamic ways to promote school theater, including Brewster High School’s viral TikTok show announcements and the power of student…

Liberation on Broadway: Feminism, Memory, and Modern Power Debates

Nov 13, 2025 32m

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we cover Liberation at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Bess Wohl’s new play captures complex power dynamics and contemporary questions about equality, anchored by an…

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