# Broadway on The No Agenda Show Broadway comes up in 50 chapters across 44 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2008 to December 2025. - **Chapters:** 50 - **Episodes:** 44 - **Discussed:** November 2008 – December 2025 - **Related topics:** [Tony Awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-awards.md), [Hamilton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamilton.md), [Marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), [Mike Pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md), [New York City](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [Spider-man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spider-man.md), [Bruce Springsteen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruce-springsteen.md), [Lin-manuel Miranda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lin-manuel-miranda.md), [Masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md), [Mimi Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mimi-dvorak.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 50 ### Broadway Musical Outro and Peanut Fisting Tangent - **Episode:** [1823: Secretary of Egg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-07 - **Time:** 3:05:41–3:10:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg/chapter/broadway-musical-outro-and-peanut-fisting-tangent.md The show concludes with a satirical Broadway-style musical number summarizing the podcast's mission of deconstruction. Following the music, a final tangent involves a "pet peeve" about airplane passengers who eat peanuts using the "fisting method"—shaking a handful of nuts in a closed fist to pop them into their mouth—which is described as "annoying as hell" to witness. Keywords: [broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md), [musical](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/musical.md), [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md) ### Broadway Diversity Pledges and Inclusion Riders - **Episode:** [1786: Best Exit Strategies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-31 - **Time:** 2:07:02–2:09:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies/chapter/broadway-diversity-pledges-and-inclusion-riders.md The Broadway community and the Actors Union have signed a 17-page diversity pledge, including "inclusion riders" for creative contracts. The hosts mock the "Woke Awards" and the increasing focus on racial quotas in theater production. Keywords: [broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md), black theatre united, [tony awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-awards.md), inclusion rider, [diversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity.md), [exit strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md) ### Tony Awards, Non-Binary Performances and Ads - **Episode:** [1772: Op Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1772-op-day.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-12 - **Time:** 1:29:56–1:39:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1772-op-day/chapter/tony-awards-non-binary-performances-and-ads.md The 78th Tony Awards featured a heavy emphasis on non-binary identities, with actor Cole Escola winning for a portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln. The ceremony was also notable for its high volume of pharmaceutical advertisements, specifically for AIDS medications and Ozempic. Critics noted that the "rotten old binary" was a recurring theme in acceptance speeches, reflecting the current cultural shift in the Broadway community. Keywords: [tony awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-awards.md), [non-binary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/non-binary.md), cole escola, [broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md), [pharmaceutical ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-ads.md) ### George Clooney, Good Night and Good Luck Broadway Play - **Episode:** [1771: Home Depotation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1771-home-depotation.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-08 - **Time:** 36:27–41:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1771-home-depotation/chapter/george-clooney-good-night-and-good-luck-broadway-play.md CNN broadcast a live production of the play "Good Night & Good Luck" starring George Clooney as Edward R. Murrow. While the production was praised for its technical quality, the ending was criticized for including a montage that linked historical events to modern political issues like COVID-19 and January 6th. The segment is viewed as a form of preemptive damage control for the current political establishment. Keywords: george cluney, [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md), [edward r. murrow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-r-murrow.md), good night and good luck, [january 6th](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6th.md) ### Tony Awards Controversy, Denée Benton and Kimberly Akimbo - **Episode:** [1564: Zombie Town](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1564-zombie-town.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-15 - **Time:** 46:52–52:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1564-zombie-town/chapter/tony-awards-controversy-denee-benton-and-kimberly-akimbo.md Actress Denée Benton refers to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a "Grand Wizard" during the Tony Awards ceremony. The hosts discuss the decline of Broadway box office numbers and the "unappealing" nature of the Best Musical winner, Kimberly Akimbo, which features a teenage girl with a progeria-like disease. They criticize the "weaponization" of race and theater for political messaging. Keywords: denée benton, [ron desantis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-desantis.md), [tony awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-awards.md), kimberly akimbo, [broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md), [naacp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/naacp.md) ### Patti LuPone Mask Outburst, Laurie Garrett on Mask Efficacy - **Episode:** [1450: New Collar Worker](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1450-new-collar-worker.md) - **Published:** 2022-05-13 - **Time:** 2:37:23–2:43:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1450-new-collar-worker/chapter/patti-lupone-mask-outburst-laurie-garrett-on-mask-efficacy.md Broadway star Patti LuPone stopped a performance to berate an audience member for not wearing a mask correctly, sparking a debate on theater etiquette. Meanwhile, Pulitzer Prize winner Laurie Garrett faced backlash for a 2018 speech in which she stated that masks do not stop viruses but are effective at "causing alarm" to enforce social distancing. Garrett later attempted to clarify her comments on Twitter, claiming she was referring to 1918-era masks. Keywords: patti lupone, [broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md), laurie garrett, [sars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sars.md), [social distancing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-distancing.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md) ### Mike Pence Hamilton Visit, Correction from Audience Member - **Episode:** [1404: Flub Meister](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1404-flub-meister.md) - **Published:** 2021-12-02 - **Time:** 1:51:23–1:55:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1404-flub-meister/chapter/mike-pence-hamilton-visit-correction-from-audience-member.md An actress who was present during Mike Pence's 2016 visit to "Hamilton" provides a detailed correction. She clarifies that Pence was not booed upon entry and stayed for the entire show, despite the audience acting as a "Greek chorus" during specific lines. Keywords: [mike pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md), [hamilton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamilton.md), [musical](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/musical.md), [broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md), [lin-manuel miranda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lin-manuel-miranda.md), [correction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/correction.md) ### Hamilton Cast Letter, Mike Pence's Reaction - **Episode:** [1404: Flub Meister](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1404-flub-meister.md) - **Published:** 2021-12-02 - **Time:** 1:55:28–1:58:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1404-flub-meister/chapter/hamilton-cast-letter-mike-pence-s-reaction.md The cast of "Hamilton" read a prepared statement to Mike Pence as he was exiting the theater, expressing anxiety over the incoming Trump administration. Reports indicate Pence stood in the hallway to listen to the full remarks, which called for the protection of diverse American values. Keywords: [mike pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md), [hamilton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamilton.md), brandon victor dixon, [broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md), diverse america, letter ### Woke Broadway Rewrites, The Book of Mormon - **Episode:** [1398: Gender Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-11 - **Time:** 2:10:59–2:14:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice/chapter/woke-broadway-rewrites-the-book-of-mormon.md NPR reports on the "existential crisis" facing Broadway, leading to scripts being rewritten for "racial justice." The Book of Mormon, created by the South Park team, underwent a two-week workshop to change lines that cast members felt were racist. The hosts critique the trend of altering established works to fit modern "woke" sensibilities, questioning if the original creators truly support these changes. Keywords: [broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), the book of mormon, [lin-manuel miranda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lin-manuel-miranda.md), [george floyd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-floyd.md), [racial justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racial-justice.md) ### Theater Diversity Pledges, Inclusion Riders - **Episode:** [1398: Gender Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-11 - **Time:** 2:19:58–2:24:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice/chapter/theater-diversity-pledges-inclusion-riders.md The Broadway League and the Actors Union have co-signed a 17-page diversity pledge with Black Theater United. This includes "inclusion riders" in contracts to ensure creative teams are not all white. The hosts compare these modern "woke" mandates to the history of labor unions and guilds, which originally protected their members by being exclusive rather than inclusive. Keywords: broadway league, actors union, black theater united, inclusion rider, [labor unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-unions.md), guilds ### Princess Diana Media Blitz, Queen Elizabeth Health Speculation - **Episode:** [1396: Flu Tsunami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1396-flu-tsunami.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-04 - **Time:** 8:17–12:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1396-flu-tsunami/chapter/princess-diana-media-blitz-queen-elizabeth-health-speculation.md A sudden influx of Princess Diana content, including a Broadway musical and various documentaries, is analyzed as a potential media distraction. The hosts suggest this "flooding of the zone" may be intended to cover up the Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Adam Curry predicts Queen Elizabeth II may pass away around November 11th or 12th, 2021, citing the frumpy portrayal of the Queen in recent media as a sign of shifting narratives. Keywords: [princess diana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/princess-diana.md), broadway musical, [prince andrew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prince-andrew.md), [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [queen elizabeth ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queen-elizabeth-ii.md), media saturation ### ABC News, Springsteen Mellencamp Collaboration and James Bond Broadway - **Episode:** [1386: Frankenjab](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1386-frankenjab.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-30 - **Time:** 14:25–18:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1386-frankenjab/chapter/abc-news-springsteen-mellencamp-collaboration-and-james-bond-broadway.md ABC News reported on a musical collaboration between Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp. Actor Daniel Craig is set to star in a Broadway production of Macbeth, produced by the James Bond film franchise team. The network also faced criticism for a segment featuring Michael Strahan singing country music, which was perceived by some as a patronizing or racially insensitive portrayal of the former NFL star. Keywords: [bruce springsteen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruce-springsteen.md), john mellencamp, daniel craig, macbeth, [michael strahan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-strahan.md), [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), [broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md) ### Tony Awards 2021, Record Low Ratings and Streaming Secrecy - **Episode:** [1386: Frankenjab](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1386-frankenjab.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-30 - **Time:** 1:37:19–1:41:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1386-frankenjab/chapter/tony-awards-2021-record-low-ratings-and-streaming-secrecy.md The 2021 Tony Awards saw a massive decline in viewership, pulling in only 2.7 million viewers compared to 5.4 million in 2019. Much of the ceremony was moved to Paramount Plus, allowing the network to keep specific streaming figures secret. The production was criticized for being "too woke" and focusing on awards for a year when Broadway was largely closed. Keywords: [tony awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-awards.md), [paramount plus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paramount-plus.md), [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md), [television ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-ratings.md), [woke culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/woke-culture.md) ### Bruce Springsteen Broadway Show, AstraZeneca Vaccine Exclusion - **Episode:** [1357: Quantum Supremacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1357-quantum-supremacy.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-20 - **Time:** 48:29–50:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1357-quantum-supremacy/chapter/bruce-springsteen-broadway-show-astrazeneca-vaccine-exclusion.md The reopening of "Springsteen on Broadway" requires attendees to prove they received an FDA-approved vaccine, effectively banning fans who received the AstraZeneca jab. This policy has caused significant frustration in Canada and the UK, where AstraZeneca is widely used. The situation is cited as an example of the excessive influence pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer have over public policy. Keywords: [bruce springsteen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruce-springsteen.md), [broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md), [astrazeneca](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/astrazeneca.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md) ### MSNBC Reaction, Rachel Maddow and Vaccine Passports - **Episode:** [1347: Big Caffeine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1347-big-caffeine.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-16 - **Time:** 8:50–13:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1347-big-caffeine/chapter/msnbc-reaction-rachel-maddow-and-vaccine-passports.md MSNBC hosts Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O'Donnell expressed hesitation regarding the sudden removal of mask mandates, with Maddow describing a need to "rewire" her brain to not view unmasked people as threats. The discussion explores the potential for private businesses, such as Broadway theaters, to require vaccine passports for entry. Dr. Michael Osterholm questioned how individuals will verify the vaccination status of others in public spaces. Keywords: [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [lawrence o'donnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawrence-o-donnell.md), [vaccine passports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-passports.md), [broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md), [michael osterholm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-osterholm.md) ### Pfizer Broadway Marketing, American Rescue Plan Promotion - **Episode:** [1332: Spookberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1332-spookberg.md) - **Published:** 2021-03-25 - **Time:** 1:04:24–1:09:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1332-spookberg/chapter/pfizer-broadway-marketing-american-rescue-plan-promotion.md Pfizer releases high-production Broadway-style commercials featuring performers singing about "Vaccination Day" and the return to social life. These advertisements are analyzed alongside promotions for the American Rescue Plan, which highlights tax credits and school reopenings. The marketing is seen as a coordinated effort to shift public ideology toward accepting the new medical normal. Keywords: [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md), [american rescue plan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-rescue-plan.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), [vaccine promotion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-promotion.md) ### New York Mask Mandate, Broadway Economic Crisis - **Episode:** [1235: Coronafest](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1235-coronafest.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-23 - **Time:** 2:10:21–2:15:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1235-coronafest/chapter/new-york-mask-mandate-broadway-economic-crisis.md Governor Andrew Cuomo mandates that New Yorkers wear face coverings in public when social distancing is not possible. The hosts discuss the dire financial situation of New York City, noting that Broadway and major sports venues may remain closed for a year. They also look at the declining stock price of Live Nation as an indicator of the crisis facing the live event industry. Keywords: [andrew cuomo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-cuomo.md), [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md), live nation, [broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md) ### Post-Lockdown Social Distancing, Mask Requirements - **Episode:** [1233: W.H.O. CARES](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1233-w-h-o-cares.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-16 - **Time:** 1:20:24–1:23:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1233-w-h-o-cares/chapter/post-lockdown-social-distancing-mask-requirements.md Future reopening phases are expected to include mandatory mask-wearing and continued social distancing, which will severely impact sports, Broadway, and the film industry. There is concern that a weakened Hollywood may become more susceptible to Chinese corporate acquisition. Keywords: [masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md), [social distancing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-distancing.md), [broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md), [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ### Broadway Payment Systems and Theater Selfie Culture - **Episode:** [1202: Invidious Phobias](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1202-invidious-phobias.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-29 - **Time:** 19:38–21:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1202-invidious-phobias/chapter/broadway-payment-systems-and-theater-selfie-culture.md A visit to the Broadway production of *Moulin Rouge* highlights the inefficiency of modern wireless card terminals compared to cash. The report also critiques the behavior of audience members who rush the stage during intermission to take selfies for social media. Keywords: moulin rouge, [broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md), wireless terminals, [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), [theater etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theater-etiquette.md) ### Executive Producer Credits, Dame Laura J. Joe - **Episode:** [1175: Son of a Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1175-son-of-a-biden.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-28 - **Time:** 1:12:13–1:16:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1175-son-of-a-biden/chapter/executive-producer-credits-dame-laura-j-joe.md Laura J. Joe from Daleville, Virginia, is credited as an Executive Producer following a $700 donation. She requests a "Nothing Like a Dame" jingle inspired by the musical South Pacific and receives "jobs karma" from the hosts. 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