Friday, February 12, 2021

Broadway Games: Broadway Romance by JK

Broadway Games: Broadway Romance This week, we have a matching game for you! In honor of Valentine's Day, match the Broadway couple with the show in which they appear. As you can see, the…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:54AM
Sunday, February 17, 2019

9 to 5 The Musical review – slick and stylish Dolly Parton period piece by Michael Billington

Savoy theatre, LondonThis beloved revenge fantasy is as subtle as a sledgehammer but its advocacy of workplace equality makes it hard to dislikeYou can’t escape the presence of Dolly Parto…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:42PM
Friday, December 21, 2018

The Friday 5: 5 Top Broadway Debuts on 2018 by JK

Every year, the Broadway season is full of stars, fan favorites and hard-working "regulars." It's always great to see what our favorite performers, writers, directors, choreographers and des…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:24AM
Tuesday, July 17, 2018

CD Review: Hello, Dolly! (New Broadway Cast Recording) by JK

In honor of the Divine Miss M's return to her Tony-winning role tonight, I offer my views on the cast recording she headlines.  I had the great fortune of seeing the original revival ca…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:18AM
Thursday, March 8, 2018

It's 1994 All Over Again by JK

Broadway loves repeating itself - nearly back to back revivals of The Glass Menagerie, and the so-soon-after-the original-closed production of Into the Woods, and the every-few-years return …

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:00AM
Monday, February 5, 2018

Mr. Broadway February 2018: Gavin Creel by JK

Long time readers may remember that Gavin Creel was the very first Broadway Boy of the Year, way back in 2009! A lot has happened in the last 9 years - not the least of which is a …

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:00AM
Monday, January 1, 2018

JK's Best Theater Experiences of 2017 by JK

While I was away from theater blogging over the past couple of years, life took me in a slightly different direction.  Still, my love for live theater never left me - and 2017 was no ex…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:00PM
Thursday, December 28, 2017

Best of Stage 2017

2017 total: 160 Shows (though 7 of those were for Come From Away, and a few other repeats).Though this year only in Toronto (and surrounding), London, and New York City.Saw a lot of shows I…

SOURCE: tapeworthy.blogspot.com at 06:11PM
Monday, June 12, 2017

How'd We Do? Tony Predictions 2017 by Wendy Caster

Liz wins the Show Showtime “Predicting the Most Tony Wins Award of 2017,” with 15 correct (out of 24 categories). Sandra is first runner up, with 13. And Wendy brings up the rear with 12…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 03:48AM
Sunday, June 11, 2017

Tony awards 2017 – full list of winners by Guardian Stage

Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 led the way with 12 nominations, but can Hello, Dolly! steal the day? – here is our updated winners list Kate Baldwin, Hello, Dolly!Stephanie J …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:06PM
Friday, June 9, 2017

Show Showdown's Tony Picks by Elizabeth Wollman

We're cutting it a little close on the Tony forecast this year, but can you blame us? We've all been super busy reading the news, watching hearings, and calling our representatives all the t…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 01:04AM
Sunday, June 4, 2017

Oslo, Come From Away Win Top Drama Desk Honors by Lauren Yarger

2017 DRAMA DESK AWARDs (winners in bold) Outstanding PlayIf I Forget, by Steven Levenson, Roundabout Theatre CompanyIndecent, by Paula Vogel, Vineyard TheatreA Life, by Adam B…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 11:09PM
Monday, May 8, 2017

Come From Away, Oslo, Dolly, Little Foxes Among Winners of Outer Critics Circle Awards by Lauren Yarger

The Musical revival Hello, Dolly!, starring Bette Midler and the feel-good musical Come From Away top the list of winners for the Outer Critics Circle with five awards each.The Little Foxes,…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 06:52AM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Annual Tony Nomination Post - Angry Edition by Linda

Every year I look forward to the Tony nomination announcements and writing this blog post. It got off to a rough start this morning when the live stream didn't work on any of the websites I …

SOURCE: Pataphysical Science at 05:24PM

Comet, Hello, Dolly!, Doll's House Lead Tony Nominations by Lauren Yarger

Josh Groban and Denee Benton in Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812. Photo: Chad BatkaNominations for the 2017 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards®Presented by The Broadway L…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 09:05AM
Thursday, April 27, 2017

Dolly, Anastasia, Come From Away Lead Drama Desk Nominations by Lauren Yarger

2017 DRAMA DESK AWARD NOMINATIONS Outstanding PlayIf I Forget, by Steven Levenson, Roundabout Theatre CompanyIndecent, by Paula Vogel, Vineyard TheatreA Life, by Adam Bock, Pl…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:28AM
Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Parsing the Outer Critics Circle Nominations by Jan Simpson

There's no question that the Tonys are the Oscars, or most desired awards, of the theater world but there are other coveted prizes too. Yesterday, the Outer Critics Circle, of which I'm a pr…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 11:42AM
Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Anastasia Leads Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations by Lauren Yarger

Anastasia at Hartford Stage. Photo: Joan MarcusOuter Critics Circle2016-2017 Award NominationsOUTSTANDING NEW BROADWAY PLAYA Doll’s House, Part 2IndecentOsloSweatOUTSTANDING NEW BROADWAY M…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 01:05PM
Thursday, October 27, 2016

Kate Baldwin at 54 Below: We're Not in Glocca Morra Anymore by Linda

Kate Baldwin is upfront right off the bat: She isn't at 54 Below to sing musical theater songs. She grew up loving pop music and her concert, "Extraordinary Machine," directed by Robbie Roze…

SOURCE: Pataphysical Science at 05:36PM

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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