Thursday, July 18, 2019
Maybe it's the summer heat and we are feeling like we live in a desert, but it seems like the perfect time to visit the Southwest in our tour of American musicals. Here's the fourth part of …
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 08:06AMWednesday, July 17, 2019
So, why "Standing at Zero"? You know the numbers across the front of the stage? Zero is center, and we are putting one performer front and center.The summer is heating up and Broadway is hav…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 08:32AMTuesday, July 16, 2019
My celebration of hitting the milestone of seeing 300 different Broadway shows continues today with a look at my favorite sub-genre of show - the flop. Now I don't mean "flop" in the stricte…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 08:03AMMonday, July 15, 2019
HOT: (adj) on Broadway: fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor. OK, and sexy, too!
đ„đ„BROADWAY HEATđ„đ„Moulin Rouge! Edition: Elimination Round
Last week, …
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 07:33AMFriday, July 12, 2019
It's summertime, so let's have some fun! This week's Friday 5 is a little quiz to see how well you know your Broadway ABCs. Over the summer, we'll look at each letter of the alphabet by way …
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 07:12AMThursday, July 11, 2019
I have the Broadway Cares Flea Market to thank for this week's #TBT. It was there that I found one of my most treasured Playbills in my entire collection: the original Broadway cast Playbill…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 07:32AMWednesday, July 10, 2019
Rags played the Mark Hellinger Theater in August 1986
Another mid to late 80's musical that I never got to was Rags. It's really not surprising - it only ran for 18 previews and 4 performanc…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 07:36AMTuesday, July 9, 2019
As I said last week when discussing the greatest performances by an actor (HERE), when you are fortunate enough to have seen 300 different Broadway productions, you are even more fortunate t…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 07:06AMMonday, July 8, 2019
HOT: (adj) on Broadway: fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor. OK, and sexy, too!
đ„đ„BROADWAY HEATđ„đ„Moulin Rouge! Edition: Elimination Round
New season,…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 07:54AMFriday, July 5, 2019
Yesterday gave me a chance to reflect on our country and its current state. It wasn't a pleasant reflection, I'm sorry to say. My thoughts went to what is happening at our southern border, a…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 07:18AMThursday, July 4, 2019
I've had a small crush on Karen Olivo ever since I first saw her off-Broadway almost 15 years ago in Miracle Brothers. She has a strength that pervades any performance she gives, and yet, sh…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 07:06AMWednesday, July 3, 2019
Who's our favorite Broadway Bohemian? This guy! Who's one of only a few people who made the Les Miz movie worth watching? This guy! Who was the very first Mr. Broadway on this blog - Septem…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 07:06AMTuesday, July 2, 2019
Pretty much every show has wonderful performances, and with 300 different Broadway shows under my belt, I've been so fortunate to see many unbelievably talented people. After all, with the r…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 08:06AMMonday, July 1, 2019
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.
What a ride it has been this season! Last week's final happened exactly one year after the first week of …
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 07:06AMFriday, June 28, 2019
As we head into the final weekend of Pride 2019, I thought it appropriate to take a brief look at some Broadway songs that I turn to when I'm feeling alone or any emotional time in my life. …
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 09:03AMThursday, June 27, 2019
From the zippy, jazzy and unrelated overture to the catchy "Let It Go" finale, David Yazbek's freshman Broadway score for The Full Monty is fun and funny from start to finish. The show itse…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 03:24PMWednesday, June 26, 2019
It's a new season, and it looks like things are going to start with a scorching summer on Broadway. And I don't just mean the city heat. We saw this season's first musical last summer in Bos…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 07:48AMTuesday, June 25, 2019
After some 36 years of seeing Broadway shows, I have to admit it takes a lot to impress me. But I can guarantee that if everyone on the creative team is on the same page, and everything abou…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 07:24AMMonday, June 24, 2019
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.
BROADWAY HEAT X 2: Beetlejuice / Tootsie Edition
Well, this is it! The LAST Championship roun…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 07:48AMFriday, June 21, 2019
Seating preferences are a pretty personal choice. Some people have physical considerations when selecting a seat, others have financial constraints. Sometimes you have to go with what's avai…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 07:12AMThursday, June 20, 2019
With the spring rush and awards season behind us, it's time to get back to our regularly scheduled content! Today, we continue our popular series Around the U.S.A. in 80 Musicals, focusing t…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 08:33AMWednesday, June 19, 2019
Ah, reminiscing... So, over the first 300 Broadway shows, I've enjoyed many a show that others dislike. You know the ones I'm talking about - shows that are "too popular," "too silly," or a …
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 08:24AMTuesday, June 18, 2019
So, why "Standing at Zero"? You know the numbers across the front of the stage? Zero is center, and we are putting one performer front and center.This month, we are celebrating a relative ne…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 07:33AMMonday, June 17, 2019
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.
BROADWAY HEAT X 2: Beetlejuice / Tootsie EditionÂ
Once again, the voting for both shows was VER…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 08:03AMFriday, June 14, 2019
In honor of the closing of Avenue Q and the Tony-winning King Kong, we use this week's Friday 5 to celebrate the art of puppetry. Over the years, we've seen some awesome, jaw-dropping stuff…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 08:24AMThursday, June 13, 2019
Ms. Broadway June 2019Â has an impressive resume in film, TV and, of course, theater. And she's just getting started - she's our youngest honoree yet. Whether she's creating roles in big new…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 08:06AMWednesday, June 12, 2019
Mr. Broadway June 2019 is that increasingly rare creature - a constantly working stage actor. He's constantly in regional theaters, and has done a few TV shows and a movie. And he's been a s…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 07:48AMTuesday, June 11, 2019
It is finished. The 2018-2019 Broadway season is officially in the books, and the post-Tonys haze begins to lift. Like most of you, we were glued to the screen on Sunday night watching event…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 08:12AMMonday, June 10, 2019
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.
BROADWAY HEAT X 2: Beetlejuice / Tootsie Edition
Last week's elimination was a real nail biter, wit…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 07:54AMFriday, June 7, 2019
It's finally here! The weekend we all look forward to. Am I right, theater fans? Seems like just yesterday that The Band's Visit took home 10 awards. Yet here we are again! It's 2019 Tony A…
Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 08:54AMThursday, June 6, 2019
One of the greatest thrills of seeing live theater is when you see a favorite work in a whole new light. Such is the case with the 2013 revival of Pippin, which completely blew me away. Ther…
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