Wednesday, November 20, 2024

DIFFERENT “COLORED LIGHTS” by Ron Fassler

Liza Minnelli and Chita Rivera in “The Rink” (1984). Photo by Martha Swope.November 20, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler. In 1984, Liza Minnelli co-starred with Chita …

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 12:15PM
Tuesday, November 19, 2024

2024 - 2025 Broadway Musical Logos: Swept Away by JK

The fall Broadway season has been a pretty busy one for musicals this year. The newest of them, Swept Away, has one of my favorite logos. Everything about it intrigues me. I can say for sure…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AM
Monday, November 18, 2024

Sinatra at the Apollo: Ol’ Blue Eyes Musical Set for One Night This Week at Famed Theater Before Broadway by Roger Friedman

Frank Sinatra is coming to the famed Apollo Theater on Thursday for a very special evening Producers of “Sinatra, The Musical,” as well as the Chairman of the Board’s estate, are bring…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 08:12PM
Friday, November 8, 2024

THE NOTEBOOK Original Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available on Vinyl

The Notebook (Original Broadway Cast Recording) on special edition blue vinyl is now available for purchase. Find out where you can purchase the vinyl album here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM

‘Hidden gem’ Seattle park is the surprising home of this art show by Tribune News Service

The first thing you notice about Seattle's I-5 Colonnade Park is the light. Or lack thereof: On a clear October morning, the freeway nearly 100 feet overhead eclipsed the sky, leaving only s…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Thursday, November 7, 2024

Fixing review – delightful off-road adventure about family mechanics by Mark Fisher

Alphabetti, NewcastleWritten and performed by Matt Miller, this tender solo show weaves in bittersweet childhood memories with car maintenance metaphors We have signed up for a 12-week cours…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:54AM
Wednesday, November 6, 2024

“Matchbox Magic Flute” Mesmerizes with Intimacy & Whimsy—at Berkeley Rep by Barry David Horwitz

Mary Zimmerman Celebrates Mozart in Earthy, Erotic Fantasy by Barry David Horwitz Extraordinary designer/director Mary Zimmerman triumphs at Berkeley Rep with her ethereal, funny Magic Flute…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:11PM
Monday, November 4, 2024

2024 - 2025 Broadway Musical Logos: Maybe Happy Ending by JK

These days, it is important to raise awareness and support completely original new musicals. With no movie name recognition, jukebox music, a famous biographical subject or even a name writi…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:12AM
Sunday, November 3, 2024

Strike Up the Band by Wendy Caster

Last week, the wonderful MasterVoices presented the Gershwins' Strike Up the Band. In 1927, its book, about a war over cheese tariffs, was written by George F. Kaufman with a pretty satiri…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 09:42PM
Friday, November 1, 2024

Queer-gothic play Unnatural to premiere at The Blue Room Theatre this November

The post Queer-gothic play Unnatural to premiere at The Blue Room Theatre this November appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:20AM
Thursday, October 31, 2024

Titanique at the Segal Centre by Segalcentre

Oct 27, 2024 - Nov 24, 2024 | Sylvan Adams Theatre All aboard this new, must-sea musical comedy! When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar®-winni…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:18PM

At This Theater: The Minskoff by JK

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 07:36AM
Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Disney Magic- Halloween on the high seas! Trick or treat, costumes and Rapunzel dining! Ep. 225 by Framily Travel

Happy Halloween! onboard the Disney Magic with The Broadway Bradshaws as Jared and Lindsay Bradshaw of Finding Nemo: the Big Blue...and Beyond bring Georgia along to the Bahamas on Disney C…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:15PM
Monday, October 28, 2024

Backstage Chatter @ The Segal - Titanique by Segalcentre

Backstage Chatter @ The Segal - Titanique An enriching pre-show discussion about the journey of a show from the page to the stage! There’s nothing quite like the unsinkable charm of Tita…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:15PM

2024 - 2025 Broadway Musical Logos: Tammy Faye by JK

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 07:06AM
Thursday, October 24, 2024

Titanique Staging - Rehearsal Day 9 by Segalcentre

"Have you heard - previews for Titanique start THIS SUNDAY! 💙 Check out this Throwback Thursday behind the scenes video to see the cast get their staging done with director Tye Blue! Get…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:04PM
Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Dead to Me Star Max Jenkins Sets Sail as Jack Dawson in Titanique by Darryn King

Max Jenkins will join the downtown musical comedy Titanique as Jack Dawson, replacing Michael Williams in the role. Williams will play his final performance at the Daryl Roth Theatre as Jac…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:02PM
Monday, October 21, 2024

2024 - 2025 Broadway Musical Logos: A Wonderful World by JK

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 06:32AM
Saturday, October 19, 2024

The Disney Magic 2! Halloween on the high seas. Sail away to Lookout Cay @ Lighthouse point! Ep. 223 by Framily Travel

Join the Broadway Bradshaws as they set sail on Disney Cruise Line on the ORIGINAL ship, the Disney Magic! Halloween on the high seas is a total blast as they head...not to Castaway Cay, bu…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:40PM
Friday, October 18, 2024

Friday 5: 5 Favorite Designs by Beowulf Boritt by JK

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 06:36AM
Thursday, October 17, 2024

Theatre Review: ‘Marlene’ presented by ExPats Theatre at Atlas Performing Arts Center by Anne Valentino

Marlene Dietrich is perhaps best known as a symbol of the ever-so distinctive brand of talent and glamour that epitomized the heyday of “Old Hollywood.” German-born, Dietrich came to the…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 05:00PM
Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Review Roundup: Ainadamar at the Metropolitan Opera

Osvaldo Golijov and David Henry Hwang’s Grammy Award–winning first opera has opened at the Met in a stunning new production by Deborah Colker. Find out what the critics thought of the op…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM
Monday, October 14, 2024

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson Cast in SONG SUNG BLUE Musical Movie

Hugh Jackman will star opposite Kate Hudson in Song Sung Blue, a new musical film centering on a Neil Diamond tribute band. The Focus Pictures film is based on the documentary of the same na…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

Hurricane at Disney World! Living and working at Disney during a hurricane + Magic Kingdom! Ep. 221 by Framily Travel

After the horrible devastation of Hurricane Helene in Florida, North Carolina and Georgia, Jared and Lindsay were cautious with Hurricane Milton as it became a catergory 5 near Mexico. …

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:18AM

‘Now I only do dick jokes when I want to’: how Texan standup Kemah Bob found freedom in Britain by Rachael Healy

Their Miss Fortunate show – which takes in bipolar disorder, financial ruin and a shocking scamming in Thailand – will ‘take the charge paddles to the chest’ of a comedy career that …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:12AM
Sunday, October 13, 2024

Reverberation review – Matthew López’s romcom is rooted in violence and rejection by Clare Brennan

Bristol Old VicFussy filmic visuals hobble fine performances in the European premiere of the Inheritance writer’s study of three characters struggling for connection London-based American …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:06PM
Thursday, October 10, 2024

Jersey Boys | Paper Mill Playhouse by Paper Mill Playhouse

With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-mu…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:48PM

Soul Passion: A Review of Black Ensemble Theater’s “Blue Eyed Soul Sung by Brown Eyed People” by Ted C. Fishman

This show is a trademark Black Ensemble jukebox show—great band, many wonderful singers who give their all and a book with an uplifting message.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Sunday, October 6, 2024

Dirty Laundry **** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward October 6, 2024: The cast list for Mathilde Dratwa’s Dirty Laundry at the WP (Women’s Project) Theater, gave me pause. Three female characters are listed as Blue, Re…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 04:30PM
Saturday, October 5, 2024

"My Boyfriend's Back" | Jersey Boys by Paper Mill Playhouse

With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-mu…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:18PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic