Friday, February 16, 2024

Name That Show! 2010s Broadway Songs (Part Two) by JK

Hello, show tune lovers! Today's game is all about songs from Broadway musicals that opened in the 2010s - not that long ago! You've probably at least heard of most of the shows included h…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:12AM
Friday, February 2, 2024

Name That Show! 2010s Broadway Songs (Part One) by JK

Hello, show tune lovers! Today's game is all about songs from Broadway musicals that opened in the 2010s - not that long ago! You've probably at least heard of most of the shows included her…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM
Monday, October 30, 2023

Ato Blankson-Wood to Play Cliff in Cabaret Revival by Ruthie Fierberg

Ato Blankson-Wood, a Tony-nominated actor known for Slave Play, has been cast as Cliff for the upcoming revival of Cabaret. The previously announced production will begin performances on A…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:03PM
Thursday, January 12, 2023

Ato Blankson-Wood to Star in Shakespeare in the Park Production of Hamlet by Caitlin Moynihan

Ato Blankson-Wood will star in Hamlet this summer. The Public Theater's free Shakespeare in the Park production will begin previews at the Delacorte Theater on June 8 and open on June 28. T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:30PM
Thursday, August 25, 2022

Top 10 Stage Performances to Stream Through Labor Day - See 'Liza with a Z,' live concerts by John Lloyd Young and Patti Murin, 'Love Quirks' and more by Raven Snook

In-person shows have been back for over a year now, but sometimes we want to get our theatre fix at home. Thankfully, there are still wonderful stage performances to watch online. Our carefu…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Thursday, June 9, 2022

Photos: First Look at Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOOD at Asolo Repertory Theatre

Asolo Repertory Theatre is presenting the new musical HOOD. Five-time Tony-nominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane reunites with composer and lyricist Lewis Flinn, his Give it Up/Lysistrat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:26PM
Friday, June 3, 2022

VIDEO: Go Inside the Sitzprobe for Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOOD

Check out video from the sitzprobe of Asolo Repertory Theatre's new musical HOOD! Five-time Tony-nominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane reunites with composer and lyricist Lewis Flinn, hi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:38PM
Monday, May 23, 2022

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOOD

Asolo Repertory Theatre is presenting the new musical HOOD. Five-time Tony-nominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane reunites with composer and lyricist Lewis Flinn, his Give it Up/Lysistra…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM
Monday, May 2, 2022

Cast Announced for Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOOD at Asolo Rep

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced full casting for the new musical HOOD. Five-time Tony-nominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane reunites with composer and lyricist Lewis Flinn, his�…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:53PM
Thursday, February 10, 2022

15+ Stage Performances to Watch Online This Weekend February 11-13 - See live concerts by Broadway's Patti Murin and Eden Espinosa, New Victory's 'Air by Raven Snook

While in-person theatre is back in NYC, there are still wonderful shows to stream at home. Below are performances you can watch online this weekend, Friday, February 11 to Sunday, February 1…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Tuesday, December 14, 2021

A Look Back at Patti Murin, Josh Segarra, and More in Lysistrata Jones on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The musical adaptation of Aristophanes’ Lysistrata opened at the Walter Kerr Theatre December 14, 2011.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Fairycakes by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

This mashup proves to be both too convoluted and too long at two hours and 20 minutes. Beane has, however, given the play a top flight send off with a starry cast of some of the most distinc…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 03:16PM
Thursday, July 29, 2021

Bryonha Marie Parham Joins Alex Wyse & Ben Fankhauser in A Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet Off-Broadway by Caitlin Moynihan

Casting is set for Alex Wyse and Ben Fankhauser's A Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet off-Broadway. Creators Wyse and Fankhauser will lead the musical along with Bryonha Marie Parham as R…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM
Friday, June 18, 2021

Flashback Friday – Ep25 – Patti Murin: Frozen, Lysistrata Jones, Xanadu, Wicked by Automatic Episode Import

Patti Murin made her Broadway debut in 2007 in Xanadu. She went on to originate the title character

SOURCE: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com at 03:04AM
Friday, May 21, 2021

Ep 21 – Alex Wyse: “I Was Born on a Misty Tuesday” by Elizabeth Wheless

My heart filled up like a pinata when I sat down for this chat. Alex Wyse is a good friend, and sure, we love him for his theatre performances in shows such as off-Broadway's "Triassic Parq"…

SOURCE: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com at 03:00AM
Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Broadway Couple Patti Murin and Colin Donnell to Star in Hallmark's To Catch a Spy by Caitlin Moynihan

Broadway couple Patti Murin and Colin Donnell will star in a new Hallmark mystery movie this year, according to Entertainment Tonight. To Catch a Spy will premiere on June 20 on Hallmark Mov…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32PM
Monday, February 15, 2021

Black History Month: Ato Blankson-Wood Honors Colman Domingo by Caitlin Moynihan

In honor of Black History Month, Broadway.com is once again inviting Broadway artists to celebrate the Black theatermakers who inspire them. Stars are taking this chance to honor their fri…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:33PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Call Redialed: NEW Jason Tam Interview: Actor, Keen Company, War of the Worlds, Broadway Shutdown, Halloween Traditions by Adam Rothenberg

I’m so excited to be catching up with actor Jason Tam as he gets ready to headline Keen Company’s all-star benefit broadcast of Howard Koch’s legendary adaptation of War of the Worlds…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 02:36AM
Wednesday, October 14, 2020

People You Should Know . . . Kurt Johns by Zack Calhoon

KURT JOHNS, as a 20-year resident of New York, had a great performing career in regionals, Broadway and national tours before repatriating to Chicago to concentrate on directing and writing.…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 03:54PM
Friday, September 4, 2020

Broadway Games: Name That Show Tune! by JK

Game day, Broadway fans! This week, you will be figuring out the title of a famous show tune. All you have to do is figure out the words below based on the clues. The letters that fit in the…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:48AM
Friday, August 28, 2020

Broadway Games: More Trivial Pursuit: Broadway Edition by JK

A few weeks ago, we tried out some Trivial Pursuit: Broadway Edition. The feedback was awesome, and we got several requests to play some more. Your wish is our command! Enjoy! How many we…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:48AM
Thursday, August 6, 2020

Best of the Decade: Up and Comers, Part II by JK

Earlier this week, we continued our Best of the Decade series with the first twelve Up and Comers of Broadway who came to our attention over the past ten seasons. Today, we give you the ot…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 03:42PM
Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Michael James Scott to Guest Host Roundtable Discussion with Black Theater Artists on #LiveatFive by Caitlin Moynihan

Michael James Scott will join the team of Broadway.com's popular daily live news show #LiveatFive on Tuesday, June 9 at 5PM ET. The Aladdin star will host a roundtable discussion with not…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM
Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Patti Murin is Ready to Pass the Frozen Torch to the Next Anna by Beth Stevens

In the corporate world, employees leaving a job are often asked to sit through an exit interview with HR about their time at the company. That concept doesn’t exist for Broadway performers…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03PM
Thursday, January 9, 2020

Broadway's Josh Segarra & Wife Brace Welcome Second Son Hank Rice by Andy Lefkowitz

Get on your feet for this family of four! Stage alum Josh Segarra and his wife, Brace Rice, have announced the birth of their second child, a son, Hank Rice, born on January 8. The couple'…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:03PM
Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Q & A with Indoor Boys' Alex Wyse (Part I) by JK

I am so thrilled to bring you this interview with long-time friend of this site, Alex Wyse. One of the great pleasures of the privilege of years of seeing New York theater is discovering an …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 01:54PM
Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Chick Flick the Musical Will End Its Run at the Westside Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

The off-Broadway premiere production of Chick Flick: The Musical will play its final performance at the Westside Theatre on March 16. David Ruttura directs and Sarah O'Gleby choreographs th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:40AM
Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Ato Blankson-Wood to Join Daniel Craig in Benefit Performance of A Number by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage veteran Ato Blankson-Wood will go head to head with Daniel Craig in the highly anticipated one-night benefit performance of Caryl Churchill's award-winning drama A Number at New York …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:17PM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Megan Sikora & More to Star in Chick Flick the Musical at the Westside Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is here for the off-Broadway premiere of Chick Flick: The Musical, set to debut at the Westside Theatre next month. David Ruttura will direct and Sarah O'Gleby will choreogr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32PM
Friday, December 14, 2018

A Look Back at Lysistrata Jones on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The musical adaptation of Aristophanes’ Lysistrata, starring Frozen’s Patti Murin and On Your Feet’s Josh Segarra, opened at the Walter Kerr Theatre December 14, 2011.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM
Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Frozen Star Patti Murin on Twitter Truth-Telling, Her Other Princess Dream and More on Show People by Broadway.com

Literally, Patti Murin is Broadway royalty. She is playing the princess Anna in Disney's Frozen. Prior to that, she appeared on Broadway in Lysistrata Jones, Xanadu as wel…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards