Friday, July 26, 2024
Like most theater fans, we long ago set a goal of seeing a show in each of Broadway's 41 theaters. We've been lucky enough to have done just that some time ago. How many have you been to? Wh…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AMWednesday, July 24, 2024
Well, it looks like the 2024-2025 Broadway season will be close to as plentiful as last season, show logo wise. And readers, you know how I love me some show art! Here we go!
2024 -2025 Bro…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:02AMFriday, July 19, 2024
5 Musicals Based on
Children's and Young Adult Books
With the success of The Outsiders on Broadway these days, it got me to thinking about other musicals based on children's and young …
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AMWednesday, July 17, 2024
Play It Again:
Hair's "Aquarius"
For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from several different cast recor…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:36AMMonday, July 15, 2024
A few times a year, whether we stay for the weekend or just go up for the day, we splurge on a meal at the Marriott Marquis' restaurant, Revel and Rye. It is pricey. But it is convenient, of…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:32AMFriday, July 12, 2024
Like most theater fans, we long ago set a goal of seeing a show in each of Broadway's 41 theaters. We've been lucky enough to have done just that some time ago. How many have you been to? Wh…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:48AMThursday, July 11, 2024
Cast Recording Review:
OBCR The Outsiders
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2024, The Outsiders has released its Original Broadway Cast Recording. It features music and lyrics by�…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:42AMMonday, July 8, 2024
This month, we are starting what we hope will be a monthly feature. Over the course of each month, we'll collect pictures and newsy tidbits from the "TheatreScene." We'll be scouring Twitter…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:36AMFriday, July 5, 2024
5 Pop-Rock Albums That Deserve the Illinoise Treatment
Over the past several seasons, Broadway has seen some innovative new musicals created from some classic pop-rock albums. Legendary…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:54AMWednesday, July 3, 2024
Play It Again:
Grease's "There Are Worse Things I Could Do"
For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from …
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:32AMMonday, July 1, 2024
During the 1985-1986 Broadway season, my heart belonged to The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and I was interested in little else. Ah, the blissful ignorance of youth! I was still so new to the wor…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:12AMFriday, June 28, 2024
We were so fortunate to be around the theater scene when Broadway caricaturist Al Hirschfeld was alive and working. I remember checking out the Sunday New York Times any time a new show …
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:32AMWednesday, June 26, 2024
Opening in 1927 as the Royale Theatre, the house was renamed the John Golden for a few years (the John Golden today is one door down now, of course), then back to the Royale for 65 years. Th…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:32AMSunday, June 23, 2024
Review of the Saturday, June 22, 2024 matinee performance at New York City Center in New York City. A presentation of the Encores! series. Starring Ashley Blanchet, Adam Chanler-Berat, Chuck…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 11:54AMFriday, June 21, 2024
5 Things the Tony Awards Got Right...and Wrong
High #1: The Lifetime Achievement Awards Speeches
Both George C. Wolfe and Jack O'Brien gave thoughtful, insightful and humorous speeches. …
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:32AMWednesday, June 19, 2024
Play It Again:
West Side Story's "Somewhere"
For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from several different c…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:48AMMonday, June 17, 2024
If you are at all familiar with the film version of The Outsiders, you know that as great as he was, Patrick Swayze had a pretty small role as Darryl Curtis, Ponyboy's oldest brother. So, wh…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:32AMFriday, June 14, 2024
The 2024 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 - including 1 new play, …
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:36AMThursday, June 13, 2024
After nearly 500 votes, one show rose to the top and was clearly your overall favorite of the season. That's what the final results show, but that doesn't mean the other shows weren't in the…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:32AMWednesday, June 12, 2024
It's that time of year again! Awards season is about to culminate with The Tony Awards, but we'd like to give out a few on our own first. Some are serious, others are just for fun. Your Read…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:36AMTuesday, June 11, 2024
We're less than a week away from The 2024 Tony Awards! Everyone has their favorites, and theater fans all over have their predictions in mind. But how well do you know this year's nominees, …
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:24AMReview of the Saturday, June 8, 2024 matinee performance at The Music Box in New York City. Starring Kim Blanck, Ally Bonino, Tsilala Brock, Dana Costello, Hannah Cruz, Nadia Dandashi, Laila…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 03:24AMFriday, June 7, 2024
5 Pop Stars Who Wowed Me
Some people call it "stunt casting," and sometimes, it is - anything to get butts in seats, right? Sometimes, though, it is just good casting. Here are five times t…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AMWednesday, June 5, 2024
Cast Recording Review:
Stereophonic
Opening to universal critical acclaim in April, Stereophonic received a record thirteen Tony nominations, including Best Score and - in what I think i…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:36AMMonday, June 3, 2024
Looking Forward to Summer:
June - August 2024
The summer months are upon us, and with it the heat, the Tony Awards, closings and some off-season openings. Much like this time last year, w…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AMFriday, May 31, 2024
Broadway Jeopardy!
Game 8
OK, Broadway trivia fans! Time for another round of America's favorite game show a la JK's TheatreScene, and as you'll see we are going for the heart of the th…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AMWednesday, May 29, 2024
Last week was the official end of the 2023-2024 Broadway season, and it was remarkable, if for nothing else than the sheer quantity of offerings! We envy all of you that got the chance to se…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:32AMFriday, May 24, 2024
5 Replacements I Missed
Since you asked, we are bringing back our Friday 5 feature! Broadway Games fans, not to worry, we'll have those on alternating Fridays.
This week, I'll get thing…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:36AMThursday, May 23, 2024
The Reader's Choice Final Ballot
Time to vote your favorites in 13 categories!
How to vote:
1. Scroll through the survey below. Check 1 nominee in each category. Y…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:02AMWednesday, May 22, 2024
Play It Again:
Jekyll & Hyde's "This Is the Moment"
For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from sever…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:32AMMonday, May 20, 2024
Review of the Sunday, May 12, 2024 matinee performance at the John Golden Theatre in New York City. Starring Will Brill, Andrew R. Butler, Juliana Canfield, Eli Gelb, Tom Pecinka, Sarah Pidg…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:36AM 
