Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Crazy Rich Asians Broadway Musical in Development With Director Jon M. Chu and Composer Helen Park by Darryn King

A new Broadway musical version of Crazy Rich Asians is in the works, with Jon M. Chu attached to direct in his Broadway directorial debut. The book will be by Leah Nanako Winkler, with musi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:32AM
Monday, March 18, 2024

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Just in time for the new Broadway musical Hands On a Hardbody, which opens March 21 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, comes the home-video ...

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Friday, February 2, 2024

Name That Show! 2010s Broadway Songs (Part One) by JK

Hello, show tune lovers! Today's game is all about songs from Broadway musicals that opened in the 2010s - not that long ago! You've probably at least heard of most of the shows included her…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM
Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Broadway Close Up: Party at the Princes' by Wendy Caster

Last night, Broadway Close Up presented yet another lovely night of talented people singing wonderful songs. The evening was devoted to shows that Hal Prince produced and/or directed, which …

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 05:12PM
Monday, June 5, 2023

Talking HANDS ON A HARDBODY with RLT’s Heather Strickland and Brian Westbrook by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Raleigh Little Theatre's Heather Strickland and Brian Westbrook have to say about the evolution of RLT, musical theater, and more. The post Talking HANDS ON A HARDBODY with RLT’s…

SOURCE: Beltline to Broadway at 03:59AM
Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Good Night, Oscar Named Finalist for 2023 New Play Award Ahead of Broadway Premiere by Caitlin Hornik

The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) announced that Doug Wright’s Good Night, Oscar, which is slated for the current Broadway season, is one of six finalists for the 2023 Harold…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:46PM
Monday, March 13, 2023

The Original Cast of Hands on a Hardbody Will Reunite for the Musical's 10th Anniversary by Meg Masseron

Based on a 1997 documentary of the same name, the work opened at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in 2013.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM
Friday, March 3, 2023

Broadway Games: Let's Give 'em a Hand! by JK

"Why do we work our asses off? Applause! Applause!"  The title song from 1970's Tony Award-winning Best Musical says it all, Broadway fans. Hands are key to true theatrical appreciation, a…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:30AM
Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend October 28-30 - See 'I Put a Spell on You,' Jeanna de Waal in concert, Michael Urie and more by Raven Snook

In-person shows have been back for over a year now, but sometimes we want to get our theatre fix at home. Thankfully, there are still wonderful stage performances to watch online. Our carefu…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Thursday, September 8, 2022

Morgan James, Lauren Molina & More Join ROCKERS ON BROADWAY: SHE ROCKS Honoring Diane Warren

ROCKERS ON BROADWAY: SHE ROCKS will be presented by The PATH Fund, Inc on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Le Poisson Rouge. Performers include Amanda Green - Tony Award Nominee* (Mr. Satur…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:11PM
Thursday, March 31, 2022

16 Shows to See Off Broadway in April - Catch James McAvoy as Cyrano de Bergerac, Sarah Silverman's autobiographical musical and more by Raven Snook

Catch James McAvoy as Cyrano, Sarah Silverman's new musical and more --- Fifteen shows are opening on Broadway this month but even more are bowing Off Broadway. Our curated list features 16 …

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Thursday, March 10, 2022

Broadway Games: Knowing the Season by JK

Broadway Games: Knowing the Season How well do you know the shows that will be opening between now and the April 28th Tony Awards deadline? MATCH THE SHOW TO THE DESCRIPTION: …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 10:48AM
Friday, February 25, 2022

Your Broadway Spring Preview! 2022 Edition - A guide to 19 upcoming (and returning!) musicals and plays by Raven Snook

A guide to 19 upcoming (and returning!) musicals and plays --- Talk about déjà vu! Many productions originally scheduled for spring 2020 are finally bowing on Broadway, including buzzy tra…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Cast Set for JC Lee's To My Girls at Off-Broadway's Second Stage by Lindsey Sullivan

Second Stage Theater has announced casting for the world premiere of JC Lee’s To My Girls, directed by Stephen Brackett. The comedy will begin performances on March 15 and open on April …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM
Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Keala Settle to Make West End Debut in & Juliet by Caitlin Moynihan

Tony nominee Keala Settle is going to Verona. Settle will make her West End debut as Nurse in the Olivier-nominated & Juliet beginning March 29 at London's Shaftesbury Theatre. Settle, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:54AM
Thursday, October 28, 2021

15+ Stage Performances to Watch Online This Weekend October 29-31 - See Saoirse Rona in 'Macbeth,' Cush Jumbo in 'Hamlet,' 'Sanctuary City' and more by Raven Snook

In-person theatre is back in NYC, both on Broadway and beyond. But there are still wonderful shows to stream at home. Below are performances you can watch online this Halloween weekend, Frid…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Friday, October 8, 2021

Jon Rua Talks About His Start on Broadway in IN THE HEIGHTS, DAMN YANKEES, and More by BroadwayWorld

Watch the full interview here: https://bway.world/JonRuaBL Broadway is back and BroadwayWorld is bringing you all of the interviews you crave with your favorite Broadway stars! Richard Ridg…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:18PM
Thursday, August 12, 2021

Facetime Interview: Instagram Live REPLAY: Jay Armstrong Johnson, Broadway Actor, Singer, Phantom of the Opera, On the Town, Hair by Adam Rothenberg

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Call Me Adam (@callmeadamnyc) If you missed my Instagram Live with Broadway actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, you can watch the REPLAY ab…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 10:42PM
Tuesday, June 22, 2021

This Week in Broadway History: June 22 - 28 by JK

 This Week in Broadway History: June 22 - 28 🎭OPENING NIGHTS🎭  June 22, 1976: One of the most produced and beloved musicals of all time, Godspell, debuted on Broadway at the Bro…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:06AM
Friday, May 21, 2021

Broadway Games: A Mini-Quiz by JK

Broadway Games: A Mini-Quiz Here's a little test of your Broadway knowledge. Good luck! 1. Put these shows in chronological order by the date of their official Broadway opening night: �…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:33AM
Friday, May 14, 2021

Broadway Games : 3 Out of 4 by JK

Broadway Games: 3 Out of 4 Three out of four things in each group below have something or someone in common. Which one doesn't belong? What do the other three have in common? Good luck! 1.…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:54AM
Monday, April 12, 2021

Amanda Green elected president of the Dramatists Guild by Caitlin Huston

Lyricist and writer Amanda Green was elected council president of the Dramatists Guild of America, becoming the first woman to lead the trade association in its 100-year history.   Green, …

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:43PM
Friday, April 2, 2021

Broadway Games: 2000's Tony-Winning Lyrics by JK

How well do you know your 21st century Broadway lyrics? Over the first 20+ years of the new millennium there have been dozens of new scores written, and this week's game will test your knowl…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM
Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Keala Settle Shares Exclusive Stories While Celebrating 1 Year of Theatre Podcast DRAMA.

Tony Award® nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman, Hands on a Hardbody, Waitress) is the special guest on the one year anniversary episode of the theatre and entertainment podcast DRAM…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:31PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2020

What Exactly Did Keala Settle Think She Was Reading for at Her Hands on a Hardbody Audition...? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth shares stories from his recent concerts with Settle and Beth Leavel, his tragic Tonys red carpet mishap, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:11PM
Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Are There "Hit Songs" in Broadway Misfires? by JK

We love it when we hear from you, especially when you come up with some great ideas that add to the Broadway discourse. Well, following our list of favorite flops of the past decade, and aga…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 09:36AM
Wednesday, June 17, 2020

BEST OF THE DECADE: The Broadway Top 40 Countdown: #20 - 11 by JK

As Casey Kasem used to say, "On with the countdown!" This week our list of the 40 best new songs from the past decade of Broadway shows continues with numbers 20-11. In case you missed any o…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:42AM
Friday, May 1, 2020

VIDEO: BROADWAY SESSIONS Hosts A Digital Open Mic Night

Tonight, Broadway Sessions welcomed Broadway favorites Blaine Krauss (Great Comet, Hamilton, The Lion King), Arianna Afsar (Eliza in Hamilton) and Janet Krupin (If/Then, Bring It On, Hands …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18AM
Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Corey Mach to Host Musical Theater College Audition Discussion on Instagram Live Today

Corey Mach, previously seen on Broadway in Kinky Boots, Godspell, and Hands on a Hardbody, will host an interactive discussion today centered around auditioning for Musical Theater Programs …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM
Monday, January 27, 2020

Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guest, Amanda Green

Growing up, Amanda Green's family holiday party guest list included Sondheim, Bernstein and Feinstein to name a few Broadway legends! Not to mention her father was Adolf Green (of the dynami…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:13AM
Thursday, November 7, 2019

People You Should Know . . . Shabazz Green by Zack Calhoon

(Photo by Paul Greco) Shabazz Green - New York Credits: Philosophy for Gangsters (Beckett Theatre); Intruder: The Musical (Hudson Guild).  Regional Credits: Oklahoma (Denver Center for the …

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 02:36PM

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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