Thursday, June 24, 2021

One That Got Away: Angels in America: Perestroika (1993) by JK

I had the distinct privilege of seeing Angels in America: Millennium Approaches on Broadway at a matinee during New York Pride. The Walter Kerr Theatre was packed, and the place had a hum o…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 11:32AM
Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Answer Box: Angel Wings by Kathy Eddy

This story can be read below or in our June 2021 digitial edition I want an 18’-wingspan. Big. Like albatross wings,” Angels in America: Millennium Approaches director Rick Lombardo say…

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 11:26PM
Wednesday, March 10, 2021

George C. Wolfe Will Adapt SONG OF SOLOMON as Limited Series

Wolfe won Tony Awards for his Broadway productions of 'Angels in America: Millennium Approaches' and 'Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:39PM
Thursday, June 18, 2020

25 Queer Playwrights of Color You Should Know by Performerstuff

25 Queer Playwrights of Color You Should Know Written by Tiffany Wilkie June 17, 2020 Performer Stuff celebrates queer men and women of color who have brought their stories to the fore…

SOURCE: performerstuff.com at 03:43PM
Wednesday, May 20, 2020

BEST OF THE DECADE: 10 Favorite Broadway Play Revivals by JK

Yesterday, we began our series about the "Best" of the last decade, from the 2010-2011 season, through the just ended 2019-2020 season. Today, Mike and I name what we considered to be the 10…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:24AM
Saturday, January 25, 2020

Margo Lion, Tony-Winning Lead Producer of Hairspray, Dies at 75 by Broadway.com

Margo Lion, a prolific producer who helped shepherd more than two dozen works to Broadway and off-Broadway, passed away on January 24, according to The New York Times. Her son, Matthew Neme…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:48PM

Margo Lion, Tony-Winning Lead Producer of Hairspray, Has Died by Broadway.com

Margo Lion, a prolific producer who helped shepherd more than two dozen works to the Broadway and off-Broadway stage, passed away on January 24. Harvey Fierstein, original star of Hairspray…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM
Friday, December 6, 2019

Ron Leibman Dies: Actor In ‘Norma Rae’ And ‘Angels In America’ Was 82 by Bruce Haring

Ron Leibman, who won a Tony Award for his role as Roy Cohn in 1993’s Angels In America: Millennium Approaches, and co-starred with Sally Field in the 1979 Oscar-winner Norma Rae, has died …

SOURCE: Deadline at 06:21PM
Thursday, September 12, 2019

ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART ONE: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES • The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis by Andrea

It’s been over 25 years since Tony Kushner’s Angels in America opened on Broadway, but the Rep’s season opening production of this two-part epic is confirmation of its enduring potency…

SOURCE: St. Louis Theatre Snob at 10:03AM
Saturday, May 4, 2019

Look Back at the Original Broadway Production of Angels in America: Millennium Approaches by Nathan Skethway

The first part of Tony Kushner's epic Angels in America premiered on Broadway May 4, 1993.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Tuesday, August 21, 2018

The Most Shows at One Theater (Part 1) by JK

I'm pretty sure that if you take the time to read theater blogs, you love going to the theater. And you probably keep track of which shows you've seen. Maybe you keep all of your tickets, or…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:36AM
Friday, June 29, 2018

The Friday 5: Gay Characters That Influence by JK

In honor of the last days of Pride Month, I offer 5 Gay and Lesbian characters from plays and musicals that have had a huge impact on my life.  There are many more than five, of course,…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:42AM
Sunday, April 1, 2018

This Week on Broadway for April 1, 2018: Andrew Keenan-Bolger by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Andrew Keenan-Bolger about Kris Kringle The Musical. Reviews include Angels in America: Millennium Approaches and Perestroi…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 11:13AM
Wednesday, January 24, 2018

#MyBroadwayThing by JK

<<<<< DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR THE GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE IN THE BROADWAY OLYMPICS: TEAM ONCE ON THIS ISLAND!!So, if you are reading this, you no doubt have more than a pas…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:09PM
Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Looking Ahead to 2018, Part II: The New Shows by JK

Yesterday, I talked about the shows I was looking forward to that are already established. Today, I'll go over the new shows I'm definitely getting to. And I'll end with a short list of not …

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 10:00AM

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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