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Friday, August 4, 2023

REVIEW: Parade (2023 Revival Cast Recording) by JK

REVIEW: Parade (2023 Broadway Revival Cast Recording) That Jason Robert Brown's Tony-winning score for Parade was worthy and wonderful back in 1999 was never seriously in doubt. But this…

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Broadway Game: They're Related! by JK

Somehow, the pairs of people described below are related to each other. Can you name them and tell how they are related? Good luck! Broadway Games:They're Related! 1. They choreographed an…

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Monday, July 31, 2023

JKTS: Celebrating 40 Years of Broadway: Reader's Interest Survey by JK

JKTS: Celebrating 40 Years of Broadway  Reader's Interest Survey I've often written about my very first Broadway show, Mame, starring Angela Lansbury at the Gershwin Theatre. The date wa…

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Friday, July 28, 2023

2023 - 2024 Broadway Musical Logos: Back to the Future by JK

2023 - 2024 Broadway Musical Logo:>>>>Back to the Future: The Musical<<<< If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?  The Back to the Future logo is nearly as iconic as…

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

ReDISCoveries: Spring Awakening (2006 OBCR) by JK

ReDISCoveries: Spring Awakening (2006 Original Broadway Cast Recording) Jeff has kindly invited me to revisit and review some of the older cast recordings in my collection. Every other week …

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Monday, July 24, 2023

Star-To-Be: Piazza's James D. Gish by JK

🌟Star-To-Be🌟Piazza's James D. Gish  It has been weeks since we basked in the theatrical glow that was Encores' The Light in the Piazza and the stunning performances of Ruthie Ann M…

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Friday, July 21, 2023

Broadway Games: Characters! by JK

Broadway Games: Characters! Below are pictures of characters from Broadway musicals from their show's logos, Playbills, or window cards. For each, name the character (not the actor) as fully…

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

ReDISCoveries: Myths and Hymns (1999 Off-Broadway Recording) by JK

 ReDISCoveries: Myths and Hymns(1999 Off-Broadway Recording) Jeff has kindly invited me to revisit and review some of the older cast recordings in my collection. Every other week or so, I�…

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Friday, July 7, 2023

Broadway Games: Anagrams - People Edition by JK

Last week's game was such a hit, we thought we'd try another round of Broadway Anagrams. Instead of show titles, this week is all about show people! Broadway Games:Anagrams - People Editio…

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Opinion: Is Fun Enough For a Good Broadway Musical? by JK

Opinion: Is Fun Enough For a  Good Broadway Musical?    The reviews I post are, I think, well-considered and honest. And I really enjoy getting your feedback. My favorite type of feedb…

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Monday, July 3, 2023

2023 - 2024 Broadway Musical Logos: Here Lies Love by JK

The second musical of this very new season has begun previews on Broadway at the Broadway Theater! What better time then to take a closer look at its show art? 2023 - 2024 Broadway Musical L…

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Friday, June 30, 2023

A Dreamy Gas Bow: A Ram Sang by JK

A Dreamy Gas Bow: A Ram Sang In honor of Broadway's newest Best Musical, we are going full Seth Weetis with today's game!  Here are 10 anagrams that will result in the titles of Broadway sh…

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

ReDISCoveries: Bernarda Alba (World Premiere Recording, Part Two) by JK

  ReDISCoveries: Bernarda Alba (World Premiere Recording, Part Two) Catch up on Part One HERE Jeff has kindly invited me to revisit and review some of the older cast recordings in my col…

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Monday, June 26, 2023

REVIEW: The Light in the Piazza (Encores!) by JK

Review of the matinee performance on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at New York City Center. Starring Ruthie Ann Miles, Anna Zavelson, Shereen Ahmed, Andrea Burns, Rodd Cyrus, James D. Gish, Michael …

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

REVIEW: Once Upon a One More Time by JK

Review of the evening preview performance on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Marquis Theatre in New York City. Starring Briga Heelan, Justin Guarini, Jennifer Simard, Adam Godley, Brook Dillma…

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Broadway Eats: O'Casey's Times Square by JK

Maybe we have a restaurant type - Irish pubs - when in the Theater District? We recently ate at O'Casey's Times Square. Blink and you miss it, this small slice of a place abuts the cavernous…

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Monday, June 19, 2023

2023-2024 Broadway Musical Logos: Once Upon a One More Time by JK

Here we are just a week after the Tony Awards, and we already have a new logo to dive into! Opening later this week, the Britney Spears musical is yet another catalog jukeboxer that presents…

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Friday, June 16, 2023

Broadway Jeopardy! Game 6 by JK

Broadway Jeopardy! Game 6 Broadway trivia fans! This. Is. ... Jeopardy! The Jeopardy Round, The Double Jeopardy Round and Final Jeopardy, plus two not so hidden Daily Doubles. Good luck! …

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

ReDISCoveries: Bernarda Alba (World Premiere Recording, Part One) by JK

 ReDISCoveries: Bernarda Alba (World Premiere Recording, Part One) Jeff has kindly invited me to revisit and review some of the older cast recordings in my collection. Every other week or…

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Monday, June 12, 2023

The 76th Annual Tony Awards: A Few Thoughts by JK

The 76th Annual Tony Awards:A Few Thoughts     PART ONE: PLUTO TVHosted by Julianne Hough & Skylar Astin Fast and to the point. Nothing more to say.  PART TWO: CBS/PARAMOUNT+…

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Friday, June 9, 2023

The 2023 Tony Awards: Our Predictions by JK

 The 2023 Tony Awards:Our Predictions At last the Super Bowl of theater is upon us! As usual, Mike and I have given thought to all of the shows we've seen this season - in this case, ever…

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Review: New York, New York by JK

Review of the matinee performance on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the St. James Theatre in New York City. Starring Colton Ryan, Anna Uzele, Clyde Alves, John Clay III, Janet Decal, Ben Davis, Oli…

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

REVIEW: Parade by JK

Review of the matinee performance on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York City. Starring Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond, Alex Joseph Grayson, Sean Allan Krill, How…

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Looking Forward to Summer: June - August 2023 by JK

Hard to believe it's already summer, isn't it? For us Broadway fans, this summer has shaped up to be a busy one. Usually, the post-Tony Awards months are pretty dry. This year, however, two …

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Friday, June 2, 2023

The 2023 JKTS Awards: Reader's Choice Award Winners! by JK

The 2023 JKTS Reader's Choice Awards: The Winners We hope you enjoyed this season's awards - from nominations to voting to today's announcement of the Reader's Choice Award winners. Thank y…

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

ReDISCoveries: Whistle Down the Wind (Original London Cast, Disc Two) by JK

ReDISCoveries:  Whistle Down the Wind (Original London Cast, Disc Two) Jeff has kindly invited me to revisit and review some of the older cast recordings in my collection. Every other week …

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Monday, May 29, 2023

The 2023 JKTS Awards by JK

The 2023 JKTS Awards It's that time of year once again! Here are the things that stood out to us - some serious, some just for fun. Why not "award" them? Maverick Award Justin David Su…

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Friday, May 26, 2023

Broadway Jeopardy - Game 5 by JK

DON'T FORGET! LAST DAY TO VOTE FOR THE 2023 JKTS AWARDS! POLL CLOSES AT 6 PM EASTERN https://poll-maker.com/QB3CP01KY Broadway Jeopardy!  It's game time again, Broadway fans! This. Is.�…

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

At This Theatre: The Palace by JK

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR THE 2023 JKTS AWARDS! https://poll-maker.com/QB3CP01KY Perhaps the most internationally legendary of all of the current Broadway theaters, the Palace was built in…

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Monday, May 22, 2023

REVIEW: Spamalot (Kennedy Center) by JK

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR THE 2023 JKTS AWARDS! https://poll-maker.com/QB3CP01KY Review of the matinee performance on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the Eisenhower Theater at the John F. Kennedy …

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Friday, May 19, 2023

2022 - 2023 Season Wrap-up: Broadway Logos - The Best and the Worst by JK

2022 - 2023 Season Wrap-up:  Broadway Logos - The Best and the Worst We make it no secret that we love Broadway show art and advertising campaigns here at JK's TheatreScene. And we are thr…

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All that Chat

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