Friday, November 1, 2024
5 Favorite Classic Plays
If this was called the Friday 6, Our Town would have made today's list. After purchasing tickets to this season's revival, I got to thinking about older plays that…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:48AMThursday, October 31, 2024
At This Theater:
The Minskoff Theatre
Named for the man who developed the building where it is located, the Minskoff Theatre opened in 1973. It's first production was a splashy revival o…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:36AMMonday, October 28, 2024
Last week, we continued our logos series with a look at the first of the season's bio-musicals, A Wonderful World (HERE). This week, we dive into the show art for the other one, Tammy Faye,…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AMFriday, October 25, 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 07:02AMWednesday, October 23, 2024
Play It Again: Guys and Dolls'
"Luck Be A Lady"
For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from several differe…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:48AMMonday, October 21, 2024
Nearly every season in recent memory seems to include either a jukebox musical or a bio-musical (or both in the same season). Right now, Broadway is hosting two bio-musicals: Tammy Faye, wit…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:32AMFriday, October 18, 2024
5 Favorite Designs by Beowulf Boritt
Six-time Tony nominee and two-time winner, Beowulf Boritt burst on to the Broadway scene in 2005 with his scenic design for The 25th Annual Putnam Coun…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AMThursday, October 17, 2024
Over 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 07:32AMMonday, October 14, 2024
One That Got Away:
Groundhog Day
Everything about Groundhog Day pointed toward me seeing it. It's score came from the brilliant minds behind one of my favorite musicals, Matilda, including…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:32AMFriday, October 11, 2024
Broadway Games:
One Word Musicals
What's in a name? A lot, when it's doing the heavy lifting of being the title of a big Broadway (or off-Broadway) show!
DIRECTIONS: Match …
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:12AMWednesday, October 9, 2024
Two of this season's most anticipated shows are revivals, one a modern era classic, the other a Golden Age classic. Both shows have had previous revivals, but these both aim to be different …
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:18AMMonday, October 7, 2024
2023 - 2024 Season
After tabulating all of your votes, it turned out pretty much as we expected. It was cool that each of the 12 shows from last season had at least one song that made the l…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:12AMFriday, October 4, 2024
5 Broadway Debuts We Are
Looking Forward To This Fall
Every season, we are enchanted by the thrilling Broadway debuts of a variety of actors, singers and dancers. Some are debuts by talented…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 10:36AMWednesday, October 2, 2024
Playbill at 140
In this age of everything going digital, it seems unlikely a print magazine would still have a place in popular culture. And yet, Playbill endures. Now, it is celebrating…
SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AMMonday, September 30, 2024
As 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 07:02AMFriday, September 27, 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, September 25, 2024
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 06:48AMMonday, September 23, 2024
Cast 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 07:42AMFriday, September 20, 2024
5 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 06:36AMWednesday, September 18, 2024
Over 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 07:36AMMonday, September 16, 2024
As 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 07:32AMFriday, September 13, 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 06:36AMWednesday, September 11, 2024
Play 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 06:36AMMonday, September 9, 2024
As 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 08:36AMFriday, September 6, 2024
5 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 07:24AMWednesday, September 4, 2024
Where 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 07:18AMMonday, September 2, 2024
As 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 06:36AMFriday, August 30, 2024
A 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 09:48AMWednesday, August 28, 2024
Play 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 07:32AMMonday, August 26, 2024
As 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 07:32AMSunday, August 25, 2024
