# "Where are the New Musicals?"

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Podcast: [Broadway Breakdown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/broadway-breakdown-224933)
Published: 2026-06-25T05:47:06+00:00
Episode link: https://bwaybreakdown.substack.com/p/where-are-the-new-musicals
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## Resource

Matt was gonna take a week off but Michael Paulson decided to write an article. Matt goes into the latest NY Times “Doom and Gloom” piece about the state of Broadway musicals and what it gets right…and what it leaves out. Is the Broadway musical doomed? Or is this a turning point? Matt looks at this past season, the seasons before it, and last week’s grosses to figure out where we go from here. Tune in :) Important Links: Broadway Breakdown: Discord Broadway Breakdown: Substack Broadway Breakdown: Youtube Listener Questions: “Is this the end of the Broadway musical? Or is this a turning point?” “When was the last time a Broadway musical was the center of culture?” “What kind of lessons can Broadway take from the new wave of Hollywood hits?” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bwaybreakdown.substack.com

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