{"podcast":{"title":"Broadway Breakdown","slug":"broadway-breakdown-224933","podcast_index_feed_id":224933,"rss_url":"https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/5180103.rss","website_url":"https://bwaybreakdown.substack.com/podcast","image_url":"https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/5180103/51fb47cc9d6a6b1047d753f00e814b08.jpg","author":"Matt Koplik","episode_count":333,"summary":"Matt Koplik is the most opinionated, foul-mouthed, and passionate theatre geek with access to a mic. Every week, Matt and a guest explore Broadway history by diving into the careers of the artists who shaped it.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/broadway-breakdown-224933"},"episode":{"title":"Matt Reviews: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW & THE FEAR OF 13","slug":"matt-reviews-the-rocky-horror-show-the-fear-of-13","published_at":"2026-04-28T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/broadway-breakdown-224933/matt-reviews-the-rocky-horror-show-the-fear-of-13","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/broadway-breakdown-224933","url":"https://bwaybreakdown.substack.com/p/matt-reviews-the-rocky-horror-show","audio_url":"https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/195671232/328523ddb799ad04a9e010cd014f4375.mp3","summary":"Matt dives into two wildly different theatrical experiences: The Rocky Horror Show and The Fear of 13 . One leans into camp and audience participation, the other a stark, psychological portrait rooted in real-life events. Matt explores how each production navigates tone, performance demands, and audience engagement—plus whether either has a meaningful path in this year’s Tony Awards race. Important Links * Broadway Breakdown Live!: Green Room 42 Tix * Broadway Breakdown: Discord * Broadway Breakdown: Substack * Broadway Breakdown: Youtube Timestamps * 2:30 – Early awards season check-in: Outer Critics Circle Awards * 6:30 – Drama League Awards + impact on the Tony race The Rocky Horror Show * 10:14 – Context + legacy * 24:30 – Performances + standout casting choices * 35:54 – Tony Awards outlook The Fear of 13 * 37:43 – Premise + real-life inspiration * 48:51 - Tony Awards outlook + comparison Listener discussion questions * What makes a revival like The Rocky Horror Show feel fresh rather than purely nostalgic? * Re: The Fear of 13 —how does a commercial Broadway venture steer clear of “Trauma Tourism:? * Which type of theatrical experience resonates more with you right now: communal, participatory fun or intimate, psychologically driven storytelling? 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","meta_description":"Matt dives into two wildly different theatrical experiences: The Rocky Horror Show and The Fear of 13 . One leans into camp and audience participation, th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3243,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/broadway-breakdown-224933/episodes/matt-reviews-the-rocky-horror-show-the-fear-of-13/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/broadway-breakdown-224933/matt-reviews-the-rocky-horror-show-the-fear-of-13.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}