Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Illinoise, Oh, Mary!, Cult of Love and More Receive GLAAD Media Award Nominations by Darryn King

The nominees have been announced for the 2025 Glaad Media Awards, recognizing fair, accurate and inclusive representation of the LGBTQ community across television, film, Broadway, music and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:54PM
Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Theatrical Resolutions: 2025 Edition by JK

Happy New Year! With 2024 behind us, it seems only appropriate to take stock of the year that was, and to look ahead at those things we hope to accomplish in 2025. Theatrical Resolutions: …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:36AM
Tuesday, December 31, 2024

The Broadway Shows of 2024 by BroadwayWorld

Measure a year in Broadway shows. Take a look back on the Broadway shows of 2024, including: Prayer for the French Republic, Days of Wine and Roses, Doubt, The Notebook, An Enemy of the Peop…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:42PM
Monday, December 30, 2024

2024 in Review: Our Favorite Productions by JK

Before we sign off for 2024, Mike and I thought we'd weigh in on our favorite productions that we saw over the past twelve months. Overall, the shows we loved far outweighed those we didn't.…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:12AM
Friday, December 27, 2024

2024 in Review: Our Favorite Performances by JK

2024 in Review: Our Favorite Performances We were fortunate enough to see 23 different productions in 2024: 20 Broadway, 2 off-Broadway, and 1 regional; these are the shows we considered …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:30AM
Monday, December 23, 2024

Deadline’s Broadway Critic Picks The Best Of 2024 & Looks Ahead To 2025 by Greg Evans

The Broadway season doesn’t lend itself comfortably to Best of the Calendar Year Stories — my choices for the first six months of 2024 were made and announced last June in a Tony Award p…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:00AM

2024 in Review: The Movers and Moments of the Year by JK

Every year, there are huge hits, big flops, news makers and fan favorites, scandals and groundbreaking ideas in the theater scene. And when we pause to review the year just ending, we always…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:42AM
Friday, December 20, 2024

2024 in Review: Our Favorite Design Elements by JK

2024 in Review: Our Favorite Design Elements (6 Categories + 2 Special Citations) We were fortunate enough to see 23 different productions in 2024: 20 Broadway, 2 off-Broadway, and 1 region…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:12AM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024

2024 in Review: Our Favorite Writing and Direction by JK

2024 in Review: Our Favorite Writing & Direction (6 Categories) We were fortunate enough to see 23 different productions in 2024: 20 Broadway, 2 off-Broadway, and 1 regional; these are…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:54AM
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

ILLINOISE Now Available the Watch at the Library for the Performing Arts

Illinoise was filmed by the Theater on Film and Tape Archive in July 2024, and is now accessible at the Library for the Performing Arts.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:51AM
Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Looking Forward to Fall: September - November 2024 by JK

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 07:18AM
Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Mighty ‘The Wiz’ Skips Away With Hefty $2M In Weekly Ticket Sales – Broadway Box Office by Greg Evans

Broadway seemed to take a breath last week before as it eyes the fall season, with box office for the second full week of August dipping about 9% from the previous week. In all, the 25 shows…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:21PM
Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Broadway Box Office: ‘The Wiz,’ ‘Illinoise’ See Final Weeks Surge by Caitlin Huston

In its second to last week on Broadway, The Wiz brought in close to $1.7 million, its highest tally of its run so far, putting it within the top five in the industry for the week.  The revi…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:21PM

‘The Wiz’ has highest-grossing week, ‘Illinoise’ ends strong while overall box office remains steady by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Aug. 11, the 26 currently running productions grossed $30,768,450.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:59PM
Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Illinoise by Wendy Caster

A lovely, if somewhat overlong, dance revue about humans telling stories and being oh-so-human, Illinoise is based on the beautiful songs of Sufjan Stevens and an original story by choreogr…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 06:15PM
Tuesday, August 6, 2024

‘Illinoise’ has highest-grossing week, ‘Mattress’ starts strong while overall box office stays consistent by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Aug. 4, the 26 currently running productions grossed $30,523,164.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:41PM
Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Photos: Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff Visit ILLINOISE on Broadway

On Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Tony Award winners for MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff attended a performance of the Tony Award-winning musical ILLINOISE at the St. James…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

REVIEW: Illinoise (Re-review) by JK

Review of the Saturday, July 27, 2024 matinee performance at the St. James Theatre in New York City. Featuring dancers Benjamin Cook, Gaby Diaz, Jeanette Delgado, Rachel Lockhart, Ahmad Sim…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM
Tuesday, July 23, 2024

ILLINOISE Will Host Album Vinyl Signings Following Wednesday Matinee Performances

The Tony Award-winning new musical ILLINOISE will host signings for the ILLINOISE Original Cast Album Vinyl with members of the cast following the three remaining Wednesday matinee performan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM
Monday, July 22, 2024

Dance Captain Dance Attack: Illinoise by BroadwayWorld

Ben is back with Dance Captain Dance Attack! Join your Broadway buddy, Ben Cameron (Wicked, Aida, Footloose, Broadway Sessions), as he goes into the studio to learn original Broadway choreog…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:32PM
Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Watch Brandt Martinez and the company of ‘Illinoise’ on ‘The View’ by Michael Abourizk

Click below to watch the cast of the Sufjan Stevens musical perform “Man of Metropolis.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:00PM
Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Video: ILLINOISE Cast Performs 'Man of Steel' on The View

Justin Peck's Tony-winning choreography was on display on The View yesterday. The cast hit the stage to perform 'Man of Steel,' led by Brandt Martinez, and you can check out the full perfor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM
Monday, July 15, 2024

Video: Ben Feels the Illinoise with Choreo from ILLINOISE

In this video, Ben breaks down Justin Peck's Tony-winning choreography for Broadway's Illinoise with the help of dance captains Craig Salstein and Jeanette Delgado. Can you keep up?

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

Broadway's St. James Theatre Hosts Public Memorial for Late Illinoise Stage Manager Thomas J. Gates July 15 by Margaret Hall

Gates died earlier this year while serving as production stage manager of the Tony-nominated dance musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Thursday, July 11, 2024

ILLINOISE To Hold Public Memorial for Stage Manager Thomas J. Gates

The Broadway production of Illinoise will host public memorial for late stage manager Thomas J. Gates.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM

ETC Electrifies the Wonders of ‘Illinoise’ on Broadway by Michael Eddy

Broadway’s 'Illinoise', an awe-inspiring dance musical derived from the 2006 Sufjan Stevens album of the same name. The four-time Tony nominated show is lit by Lighting Designer Brandon St…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:59PM
Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Broadway's St. James Theatre Will Host a Public Memorial for Late Illinoise Stage Manager Thomas J. Gates by Margaret Hall

Gates died earlier this year while serving as production stage manager of the Tony-nominated dance musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM
Friday, July 5, 2024

Friday 5: 5 Pop-Rock Albums That Deserve the Illinoise Treatment by JK

5 Pop-Rock Albums That Deserve the Illinoise Treatment Over the past several seasons, Broadway has seen some innovative new musicals created from some classic pop-rock albums. Legendary…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:54AM
Sunday, June 23, 2024

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Making Some Illinoise with Alexi Melvin

I am joined by writer, actor, and Tony-nominated producer Alexi Melvin! We talk about Alexi's broad range of interests and talents, from voice acting to co-producing shows like Here Lies Lo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM

Illinoise review – brilliant story of loss, grief and reconciliation by Sarah Crompton

St James theatre, New YorkDreamlike logic and exceptional choreography make this wordless interpretation of Sufjan Stevens’s Illinois album a deserving winner of a Tony award A week ago, I…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:18AM
Friday, June 21, 2024

The Friday 5: 5 Tony Awards Highs...and Lows by JK

5 Things the Tony Awards Got Right...and Wrong High #1: The Lifetime Achievement Awards Speeches Both George C. Wolfe and Jack O'Brien gave thoughtful, insightful and humorous speeches. …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:32AM

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
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre