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

In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie bring you an episode featuring: The 2022 SUMMER MUSIC RECAP. Take a dive with Jeff & Richie as they discuss Billboards official song of the summer and what their favorite songs, albums, and artists were this summer. Jeff & Richie then move the discussion over to PAST SUMMER HITS a conversation on the songs that once dominated the summer charts and what makes th...

In this latest episode, Richie and Jeff revisit THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on Broadway! Take a listen as they discuss their thoughts on the show as a whole, why they think it is so popular, and if they think the show will ever close! Currently the longest running musical in Broadway History, this is an episode of HALF HOUR you will not want to miss! Share with us, your thoughts, on Phantom of the Op...

In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie bring you an episode featuring: A spotlight on Lady Gaga. Take a dive with Jeff & Richie as they discuss Lady Gaga's sixth studio album Chromatica and her current tour The Chromatica Ball.  Jeff & Richie then move the discussion over to POP MUSIC SAMPLES a conversation on the beauty of a sample in POP MUSIC. (Follow the POP PLAYLIST here). Tracks discussed incl...

Netflix premieres its latest movie musical this summer with Jason Robert Brown’s 13: The Musical! Dive into this latest episode as Jeff and Richie discuss attending the special NYC screening of this hit film at the Paris Theater in NYC; along with their thoughts on the film, and why more stories like this should be told about the youth of today, (and played by the youth of today!)Share with us, yo...

In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie bring you an episode featuring: A spotlight on Lizzo and Beyoncé. Take a dive with Jeff & Richie as they discuss their new releases Special by Lizzo and Renaissance by Beyoncé.  Jeff & Richie then move the discussion over to BROADWAY POP, a conversation on the the current trends happening with pop music in the Broadway space. (Follow the POP PLAYLIST here). Tra...

Based on the best selling novel, THE KITE RUNNER makes its Broadway debut this summer, following its successful West End Run. Jeff and Richie explore how this novel translates to the stage, and how a story and message like this really belongs on a Broadway stage today. Share with us, your thoughts, on The Kite Runner  on our Instagram and TikTok page. @halfhourpodcastThanks for listening! Please l...

In this weeks episode, we bring you the New York City Center ENCORES! Production of Into The Woods. Join Jeff & Richie as they discuss in detail their thoughts on the overall production, the star studded cast, and how important this show is still today. Share with us, your thoughts, on Into The Woods on our Instagram and TikTok page. @halfhourpodcast Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review...

In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie bring you an episode featuring: Charli XCX! Take a dive with Jeff & Richie into the world of Charli XCX as they have a casual conversion on her fifth studio album CRASH, what it means to be a Popstar in the industry, and her new single with Tiësto "Hot In It".  Jeff & Richie then move the discussion over to HOUSE POP, a conversation on the influence of House Mu...

It’s all about THE MINUTES in this latest episode! Written by Tracy Letts and Directed by Anna D. Shapiro, this Steppenwolf Production brings Jeff and Richie on a roller coaster ride of discussion! From the design elements, to the plot and of course that ending, we dive into the world of what this show means to our modern society and how this TONY-Nominated play really stands out as a lesson to al...

In this weeks podcast, Jeff & Richie bring you a PRIDE! episode featuring: MUNA and their self-titled third album MUNA. Take a dive with Jeff & Richie into the world of MUNA as they have a casual conversion on what it means to go from a major record label to an indie label, create music in the LGBTQ+ space, and see what they think MUNA's longevity in the industry is.  Jeff & Richie then move the d...

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 liste...

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 th...

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, yo...

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 fresh...

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 perceive...

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 pla...

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 ho...

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 opini...

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 piec...

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, a...

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...

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 h...

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 M...

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...

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 TreeBakerTh...