TONY AWARDS 2022! In this episode, Jeff and Richie talk all about the 75th Annual TONY AWARDS! Nominees that won, Nominees that didn't win (and should have), as well as special performances and highlighted moments are all discussed in this high energy podcast episode! Check it out!Share with us, your thoughts, on The 75th Annual Tony Awards on our Instagram page. @halfhourpodcastThanks for listening! Please leave us a review with what you think about the podcast. Follow us on Instagram: @halfhou...
Jun 17, 2022•34 min•Ep. 60
In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie discuss: Harry Styles and his HARRY'S HOUSE era. Take a dive with Jeff & Richie into the world of Harry Styles as they have a casual conversion on what it means to be a modernized rockstar, an advocate for multiple communities, and see what they think Harry's longevity in the industry is. Jeff & Richie then move the discussion over to DISCO POP, tracks that they feel are falling into the 2022 Disco Pop music space (Follow the POP PLAYLIST here). T...
Jun 10, 2022•33 min•Ep. 59
A Strange Loop, the most TONY-nominated show of the season, hits Broadway by storm! This episode features a discussion on this latest hit Broadway show. Jeff and Richie dive into a conversation on how meaningful and powerful this show is for our current theatre climate, and how important it is for everyone to see such a moving and groundbreaking piece of American Musical Theatre.Share with us, your thoughts, on A Strange Loop on our Instagram page. @halfhourpodcast*This podcast will include spoi...
Jun 03, 2022•33 min•Ep. 58
Today's Episode is all about the latest Broadway revival of The Music Man Starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster! This episode dives into Jeff and Richie's thoughts on all aspects of this TONY-Nominated Production. From the costumes and sets, to the choreography and music, Jeff and Richie discuss how well a production like this works today, and how some minor improvements to lyrics can help freshen up an older show for a modern day audience. Listen today to find out all about what they thought ...
May 27, 2022•35 min•Ep. 57
On today's episode, Jeff and Richie chat all about the latest movie-to-musical Broadway show to hit NYC: MRS. DOUBTFIRE. Starring TONY-NOMINATED Rob McClure, Jeff and Richie dive into Rob's performance in the title role, how the movie translates to a live stage production, and how sometimes the changes or additions a creative team makes to a well known piece can alter the way the story is perceived on the stage. Share with us, your thoughts, on Mrs. Doubtfire on our Instagram page. @halfhourpodc...
May 20, 2022•32 min•Ep. 56
Featuring a Star-Studded cast, "POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying To Keep Him Alive" makes its Broadway Debut at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway in NYC. In this episode, Jeff and Richie discuss the impact this very poignant play makes on our current society, and why there is no better time than now to have this farce grace the Broadway Stage. Should we be seeing more plays like this on Broadway? And how well does it hold up in the current TONY-Award season? Listen toda...
May 17, 2022•31 min•Ep. 55
Today's Episode features a discussion on the latest 4-time TONY Nominated Broadway Play Revival of TAKE ME OUT. Written by Richard Greenberg and Produced on Broadway by 2NDSTAGE, Jeff and Richie discuss the themes of race, sexual orientation and masculinity in the Professional Baseball Industry. Written 20 years ago, this play still resonates with a current audience, and Jeff and Richie discuss how this piece works for a modern day audience, as well as how even the general public from all backgr...
May 13, 2022•33 min•Ep. 54
FUNNY GIRL is back on Broadway (and for the first time since its original 1964 run with the legendary Barbra Stresand!). This revival on Broadway in NYC stars Beanie Feldstein in the starring role, and Jeff and Richie take us into a conversation on their thoughts on this latest production. From the costumes and dancing, to the comedy and the singing, Jeff and Richie reveal their thoughts and opinions on all aspects of this new production, including a revised book by Harvey Fierstein. Is Beanie's...
Apr 24, 2022•30 min•Ep. 53
Right out of the 3 hour Broadway Revival of Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway Production of THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH in NYC, Jeff and Richie dive into a discussion on the greatness of this epic play. Written by Thornton Wilder and Directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, this riveting revival brings up so many talking points in this episode. Jeff and Richie discuss how impactful and thought- provoking a piece like this is, and how it is needed more now than ever in our current world and climate. From the pe...
Apr 23, 2022•34 min•Ep. 52
In this latest episode, Jeff and Richie discuss the latest Broadway production of Paula Vogel's HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE at the Manhattan Theatre Club in NYC. Starring Mary-Louise Parker and David Morse, this chilling play takes Jeff & Richie's conversation to new levels as they discuss a difficult subject matter being portrayed on stage. This conversation includes thoughts on the play as a whole, as well as how audiences perceive subjects like this and how there is room for any style of story...
Apr 19, 2022•32 min•Ep. 51
On our 50th Podcast episode, Jeff and Richie take us on a conversation about the latest Broadway Revival of “for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf” at the Booth Theatre in NYC. This episode also features their first guest appearance by TV Producer and Broadway Theatergoer Tarik Flannagan! Richie, Jeff and Tarik discuss the piece and revival as a whole, what could have worked differently, and why a piece like this is so important for Broadway today.Share with us,...
Apr 09, 2022•32 min•Ep. 50
This week's episode dives into a discussion on the latest new original Broadway Musical to hit NYC, PARADISE SQUARE. In this episode, Jeff and Richie discuss how this new period piece (set during the Civil War in NYC in 1863) is standing in today's current world. Discussions include how factors like music and dancing emphasize the plot, how certain character performances can drive the story, and how stories about subject matter like this are important for today. Share with us, your thoughts, on ...
Mar 25, 2022•32 min•Ep. 49
In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie discuss:Dua Lipa and her FUTURE NOSTALGIA era. Take a dive with Jeff & Richie and discuss what works and what doesn't work with releasing an album at the start of the pandemic. Discussion includes: Overall album review which features the hit singles "Physical", "Levitating", and "Break My Heart". The Future Nostalgia world tour. New single "Sweetest Pie" with Megan Thee Stallion Jeff & Richie then move the discussion over to the smash HBO hit Euph...
Mar 15, 2022•33 min•Ep. 48
In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie discuss:The careers of two of their favorites Dolly Parton and Taylor Swift.Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review if you love our Theatre & Pop conversations. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @halfhourpodcastMore Half Hour PodcastVisit our website: www.twoworldsentertainmentllc.com Support the showIf you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review. Share your thoughts with us on this episode below:On ...
Mar 10, 2022•33 min•Ep. 47
In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie discuss:New Album Avril Lavigne - Love SuxMusic Videos Chappell Roan - Pink Pony Club Florence + the Machine - King New Pop/Theatre Music Tracks (Playlist):Tyga & Doja Cat "Freaky Deaky"Becky Hill & Galantis "Run"Kygo "Dancing Feet" (Feat. DNCE)Tinashe "Naturally" Regard & Years & Years "Hallucination" Artist To Watch:BekaTauren WellsMimi WebbOliver TreeBakerThanks for listening! Please leave us a review if you love our Theatre & Pop c...
Mar 01, 2022•31 min•Ep. 46
Todays episode features a conversation on MJ, the new Broadway musical at the Neil Simon Theater in NYC. Jeff and Richie discuss how this latest jukebox musical holds up on Broadway. With amazing choreography and production numbers, Jeff and Richie dive deeper into conversation on what the future of jukebox musicals are for Broadway, discuss why stories like this one are being told today, and what could be done differently in future musicals about pop stars. Share with us, your thoughts, on MJ o...
Feb 24, 2022•34 min•Ep. 45
In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie discuss:New Album Foxes - The Kick Music Videos Coldplay X Selena Gomez - Let Somebody Go Amber Mark - Bliss New Pop/Theatre Music Tracks (Playlist):Kim Petras "Slut Pop" Saweetie and H.E.R. "Closer" Dove Cameron "Boyfriend" Jax Jones & MNEK "Where Did You Go?"Diplo & Miguel "Don't Forget My Love" Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift "The Joker and the Queen"Artist To Watch:Sevyn Streeter WizTheMcTate McRaeCuteBadPeach PRCShouse Thanks for listening! Pleas...
Feb 15, 2022•30 min•Ep. 44
Today's Episode takes us to a discussion on the Broadway TONY-Award winning Play HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD. This discussion features an in-depth look at how this two part show became one, and how it works today as a trimmed-down production. Jeff and Richie dive into their thoughts on the wonderful special effects that grace the stage as well as how this sequel-style story works well for modern day Broadway audiences.Share with us, your thoughts, on HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on ou...
Feb 09, 2022•32 min•Ep. 43
In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie discuss:New Album Encanto Soundtrack New Pop/Theatre Music Tracks (Playlist):Griff & Sigrid "Head On Fire" Charlie Puth "Light Switch" Charlie XCX "Beg For You" Gayle "ur just horny"The Chainsmokers "High" Hatchie "Quicksand" Christina Aguilera & Ozuna " Santo"Omarion "With A Little Help From My Friends"Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review if you love our Theatre & Pop conversations. Follow us on Instagram: @halfhourpodcastVisit our ...
Feb 01, 2022•28 min•Ep. 42
This week's episode brings us deep into The Hundred Acre Theatre in Midtown Manhattan as Jeff and Richie discuss the Off-Broadway New Musical Stage Adaptation of Disney's WINNIE THE POOH! From life-size puppets, to original orchestrations and wonderful special effects, Jeff and Richie discuss all the fun that Disney brings to the stage in this presentation for all ages. Is this new smaller venue model possibly the future for new shows from Disney? Jeff and Richie discuss the pro's and con's to p...
Jan 25, 2022•31 min•Ep. 41
In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie discuss:New Album RuPaul - MAMARUNew Music Video's Adele "Oh My God" Kim Petras "Coconuts" New Pop/Theatre Music Tracks (Playlist):Gayle "abcdefu"Alesso & Katy Perry "When I'm Gone" The Weekend "Take My Breath" Alaska Thunderfuck "uh"Avril Lavigne fest. blackbear "Love It When You Hate Me" Years& Years and Kylie Minogue "Starstruck" Gracey "Sad Song" Lights fest. Elohim "Real Thing" Ryland James"I Give Everything" Thanks for listening! Please leav...
Jan 17, 2022•32 min•Ep. 40
Kicking off 2022, Jeff and Richie bring us a great conversation on the latest NYC Revival of Sondheim's ASSASSINS at Classic Stage Company. Directed by John Doyle, this riveting revival brings Broadway stars into the roles of people who either killed (or tried to kill) one of the Presidents of the United States. Jeff and Richie discuss how this revival stands in today's world, and how Sondheim captured these stories for the musical theatre platform.Share with us, your thoughts, on ASSASSINS on o...
Jan 14, 2022•31 min•Ep. 39
In our final podcast of 2021, Jeff and Richie discuss the latest big screen movie musical WEST SIDE STORY from Director Steven Spielberg. This new fresh take on a musical theatre classic pays wonderful tribute to the original, while creating new moments within such a classic story. In this episode, Jeff and Richie discuss their favorite moments, as well as why telling this story again in today’s current day and age is so important.Share with us, your thoughts, on WEST SIDE STORY on our Instagram...
Dec 17, 2021•34 min•Ep. 38
In this episode, Jeff and Richie discuss all the changes made in the recent Broadway revival of the Sondheim/Furth classic COMPANY, starring Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone. With a fresh new take and re-invention by Director Marianne Elliott, Jeff and Richie dive into what worked, what may not have worked, and what they think a modern telling of COMPANY does for a current audience.Share with us, your thoughts, on COMPANY on our Instagram page. @halfhourpodcast*This podcast will include spoilers*Th...
Dec 10, 2021•33 min•Ep. 37
This episode brings us to a conversation on the latest Roundabout Theatre Company production of Alice Chldress' TROUBLE IN MIND at the American Airlines Theatre in NYC. This 1955 play makes its gripping debut on Broadway 66 years later in a moving story that discusses racism and issues that take place in the NYC Theatre Scene. Richie and Jeff discuss how this play works so well for a modern audience today, and how this wonderfully written play (along with stellar performances) is an eye opening ...
Nov 30, 2021•32 min•Ep. 36
This episode dives into the 2021 Netflix Film of the legendary Jonathan Larson Musical "Tick, Tick...Boom!". Richie and Jeff discuss how this film version brings this musical to life in such a momentous way, in addition to how this movie musical compares to others of the past and brings to question how future movie musicals could look more like this one. Lin-Manuel Miranda directs and brings this significant piece of musical theatre to life on the screen. Share with us, your thoughts, on TICK, T...
Nov 27, 2021•32 min•Ep. 35
In this episode, we spotlight the latest revival on Broadway, CAROLINE, OR CHANGE. After seeing the show on Sunday, November 14th, Jeff & Richie sit down and discuss this powerful piece of theatre. This episode features a detailed look into some of the director/design choices, actor performances, the plot, and what they loved and what they might have done differently. Share with us what you love about CAROLINE, OR CHANGE on our Instagram page. @halfhourpodcast*This podcast will include spoil...
Nov 16, 2021•32 min•Ep. 34
In this episode, we spotlight the latest new musical to hit the Broadway Stage, DIANA. After watching the filmed staging on Netflix, Jeff and Richie discuss their many opinions and theories as to why this musical has arrived on Broadway at this time. This episode features a detailed look into some of the director/design choices, why the plot moves the way that it does, and how a musical like this may (or may not) be how the future of Broadway moves forward.*This podcast will include spoilers*Tha...
Nov 03, 2021•32 min•Ep. 33
Hadestown, the 2019 TONY Award-winning BEST MUSICAL is this episode's topic of discussion. Jeff and Richie take a trip to the Walter Kerr Theatre to experience this epic new Broadway Musical. In this episode, they discuss their favorite parts of the show, what they think could have worked better, and how they think a show like HADESTOWN sets the groundwork for how a new musical on Broadway may look in the future.*This podcast will include spoilers*Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review i...
Oct 25, 2021•29 min•Ep. 32
In this episode, Jeff and Richie discuss the latest new comedy to hit the Broadway stage: CHICKEN AND BISCUITS! This laugh out loud comedy brings out all the emotions in this wonderful new show. Jeff and Richie discuss what they loved about it, how big of a heart the piece has, and how this could certainly be the future of the Broadway comedy.*This podcast will include spoilers*Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review if you love our Theatre & Pop conversations. Follow us on Instagram:...
Oct 21, 2021•30 min•Ep. 31
