Play It Again: Oklahoma!'s "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" 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 06:48AMCast Recording Review: Water For Elephants When I reviewed Water For Elephants, I had this to say about the score: "As good as the score is on one hearing as it is happening, I can't wait…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:42AM5 Shows For Encores! With Lear DeBessonet moving on to head Lincoln Center Theater, we thought we'd offer her successor some suggestions for future seasons! Here is the Friday 5, in alphab…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AMOver the course of each month, we'll collect pictures and newsy tidbits from the "TheatreScene." We'll be scouring Twitter, Instagram and other social media for interesting items. And we'd …
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:36AMAs we begin the new Broadway season, and now that we've all had a chance to get familiar with the new, original scores from last season, we are looking to create a countdown of your favorite…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:32AMLike 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 06:36AMPlay It Again: Sweeney Todd's "My Friends" For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from several different cas…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AMAs we begin the new Broadway season, and now that we've all had a chance to get familiar with the new, original scores from last season, we are looking to create a countdown of your favorite…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:36AM5 Best Costumes Currently on Broadway Mary's Hoop Skirt - Oh, Mary! Costume design by Holly Pierson Wig design by Leah J. Loukas Move over, Mrs. Anna. Your dance-y hoop skirt may h…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:24AMWhere did summer go? Personally, I'm happy for the fall - it'll get cooler, the leaves will turn, and the new Broadway season will be in full swing! As always, though, before we look ahead, …
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:18AMAs we begin the new Broadway season, and now that we've all had a chance to get familiar with the new, original scores from last season, we are looking to create a countdown of your favorite…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AMA Broadway Acrostic-ish Puzzle: Tony Awards Stats Figure out the Broadway-related answer to each clue below. Then, transfer each letter to the grid to reveal an interesting Tony Award stat…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 09:48AMPlay It Again: La Cage aux Folles' "I Am What I Am" For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from several …
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:32AMAs we begin the new Broadway season, and now that we've all had a chance to get familiar with the new, original scores from last season, we are looking to create a countdown of your favorite…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:32AMReview of the Wednesday, August 21, 2024 matinee performance at the Hudson Theatre in New York City. Starring Sutton Foster and Michael Urie with Brooks Ashmanskas, Will Chase, Nikki Renee D…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:18PMOpening in 1913 with the play, The Great Adventure, The Booth Theatre was named for American actor Edwin Booth, not the other one. Interestingly enough, a revival of Our American Cousin d…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:12AMOver the course of each month, we'll collect pictures and newsy tidbits from the "TheatreScene." We'll be scouring Twitter, Instagram and other social media for interesting items. And we'd l…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:03AM5 Best Musicals That Need Their First Revival Believe it or not, this edition of F5 was actually brought about by the announcement of yet another revival of Glengarry Glen Ross, which fee…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:30AMPlay It Again: Oliver!'s "As Long As He Needs Me" For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from several differ…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:30AMWell, the 2024 Summer Olympics are in the history books. Like many of you, I enjoy the Games every time they come around, even though sports really aren't my thing, generally. But this Olymp…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:30AMLike 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 06:30AMIn between trips to the theater, we get our fix by watching videos of theater songs. Here are some of the things we've had on repeat lately (in no particular order): What We're Watching Sho…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:30AM5 Best Broadway Show Title Songs: 2003-2008 Today, we take a look back at 5 early 20th century musicals that had some terrific title numbers. Why did we like them? What are our favorite lyr…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:30AMReview of the Saturday, July 27, 2024 matinee performance at the St. James Theatre in New York City. Featuring dancers Benjamin Cook, Gaby Diaz, Jeanette Delgado, Rachel Lockhart, Ahmad Sim…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AMReview of the Saturday, July 27, 2024 matinee performance at the Lyceum Theatre in New York City. A new play by Cole Escola. Starring Cole Escola, Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, Bianca Leigh…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:02AMLike 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 07:06AMWell, 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 07:02AM5 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 06:36AMPlay 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 07:36AMA 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…
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