Monday, March 18, 2024

Jaime Lozano Acceptance Speech | 2022 Jonathan Larson Grant Recipient by American Theatre Wing

"When I was living in Mexico, I was struggling to fit anywhere. I couldn't find my place. I couldn't find a way to communicate and express who I was. And it wasn't until I discovered musical…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:32PM

Jacinta Clusellas, Tatiana Pandiani & Melis Aker Speech | 2023 Jonathan Larson Grant Recipients by American Theatre Wing

"Multilingualism is the only path to develop new audiences in our field, so we are hopeful, that 'Azul' can be one more step toward linguistic inclusion in the American theatre." - Jacinta C…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:32PM
Thursday, March 14, 2024

New Staging Of FROZEN, IN THE HEIGHTS & More Set for Theatre Under The Stars 2024/25 Season

Today, Theatre Under The Stars has revealed the shows that make up the musical theatre company’s 2024/25 Season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:55PM

WICKED Director Jon M. Chu to Drop Memoir on IN THE HEIGHTS & More

Wicked film director Jon M. Chu is releasing his new memoir this summer. Chu worked on the project with Jeremy McCarter, who collaborated with Lin-Manuel Miranda on books like Hamilton: the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM
Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez and Ephraim Sykes to Star in Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center by Darryn King

Two-time Tony Award winner Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez and Tony nominee Ephraim Sykes will star as Albert, Rosie and Conrad Birdie, respectively, in the classic Charles Strouse-Michael…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM
Thursday, February 15, 2024

David Bedella, Original Star of & Juliet in the West End, to Step in for Paulo Szot on Broadway by Hayley Levitt

David Bedella will join the Broadway cast of & Juliet as Lance, the Olivier Award-winning role he originiated in the West End. He begins performances at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM
Sunday, February 11, 2024

The Wicked: Part One Trailer Is Finally Here by Darryn King

The first look trailer for Wicked: Part One, the highly anticipated first part of a two-part movie adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked, premiered during Super Bowl LVIII on February 11…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:42PM
Wednesday, February 7, 2024

In the Heights doesn’t quite reach the top by Kelly Kleiman

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s pre-Hamilton musical In The Heights (book by Quiara Alegría Hudes) is not a work of genius, but it deserves a better production than it’s currently receiving at Mar…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 01:26PM

¡Viva El Barrio!: A Review of “In The Heights” at Marriott Theatre by Tristan Bruns

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-Award winning musical about the strength of the communal family, set to a Latin-infused hip-hop soundtrack, comes to the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, January 25, 2024

Anthony Ramos to Lead Jennifer Lopez-Produced BOB THE BUILDER Film

Anthony Ramos and Jennifer Lopez are bringing Bob the Builder to the big screen. In the Heights star will voice the title role in a feature based on the animated children's series. Lopez is …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:14AM
Friday, December 15, 2023

Name That Show!: 2000s Broadway Songs by JK

Hello, show tune lovers! Today's game is all about songs from Broadway musicals that opened in the first decade of the 2000s. You've probably at least heard of most of the shows included her…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AM
Thursday, December 14, 2023

Interview: Why Corey Hawkins Wanted to Be Danielle Brooks' Harpo in THE COLOR PURPLE

Nearly 20 years into their friendship, Corey Hawkins and Danielle Brooks are having their biggest moment yet. In a new interview with BroadwayWorld, Hawkins says where he and Brooks are now …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM
Monday, December 11, 2023

Priscilla Lopez in Playbill's "My Life in the Theatre" by Playbill

From A Chorus Line to In The Heights, Tony Award winner Priscilla Lopez reflects on 57 years of show business.

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:32AM
Friday, December 1, 2023

'I Peed Myself': Priscilla Lopez Looks Back on the Highs and Lows of a Life on Broadway by Margaret Hall

From A Chorus Line to In The Heights, the Tony Award winner reflects on 57 years of show business.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM
Monday, November 27, 2023

Broadway Who's Who: Priscilla Lopez by JK

An actor with a nearly 60 year Broadway career, our latest honoree is probably significant for different reasons to theater fans depending upon when Priscilla Lopez came into their theater-g…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:32AM
Friday, November 17, 2023

Broadway Games: One of These Things Is Not Like the Others by JK

Broadway Games:  One of These Things Is Not Like The Others Was thinking back to my childhood and remembering that as a small tyke, one of my favorite games was "One of These Things Is Not…

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

Full Cast Set for Ingrid Michaelson and Bekah Brunstetter's The Notebook on Broadway by Darryn King

The full cast is set for The Notebook on Broadway. The new musical is based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks (which inspired the tearjerker movie) and features music and lyrics b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

In the Heights and Waitress Will Make Muny Premieres During 106th Season by Andrew Gans

Seven musicals will play the outdoor St. Louis venue in summer 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM
Monday, October 2, 2023

40 Years of Broadway: Creative Influencers: The Designers by JK

40 Years of Broadway: Creative Influencers: The Designers I've been so fortunate to see some of the greatest stage designs of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Many of the master in…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:55AM
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

40 Years of Broadway: 2003-2013: Favorite Songs and Scores by JK

40 Years of Broadway: 2003-2013: Favorite Songs & Scores Continuing with that third decade (August 20, 2003 - August 19, 2013), I've been thinking of my favorite songs and scores from …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:03AM
Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Corey Hawkins Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE) by Angelique Jackson

Emmy and Tony Award nominee Corey Hawkins has signed with CAA for representation. Hawkins is best known for his recent performances in “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” “In the Heights,” “…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM
Friday, September 8, 2023

Listen: Hear Javier Bardem's Cut THE LITTLE MERMAID Song By Alan Menken & Lin-Manuel Miranda

Javier Bardem performs as King Triton in “Impossible Child,' which features music by multiple Academy Award winner Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin”) and lyrics by thr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:37PM
Wednesday, September 6, 2023

THE LITTLE MERMAID Is Now Streaming on Disney+ Featuring Cut Song

Disney+ subscribers will be able to access special bonus content, including Oscar® winner Javier Bardem as King Triton performing the song “Impossible Child” with music by multiple Acad…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:25AM
Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Meet the cast of Bat Boy: The Musical In Concert | #Shorts by Official London Theatre

The cult classic Bat Boy: The Musical descends on the London Palladium for a Halloween concert with Jordan Luke Gage (Bonnie and Clyde, Heathers) appearing as fans have never seen him before…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:21AM
Saturday, August 12, 2023

Bring It On by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 2012 (Backlot Music) If you love Lin-Manuel Miranda’s score for In the Heights, you’ll find lots of pleasures in Bring It On. This musical adaptation of a 2000 fi…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 01:39PM
Sunday, August 6, 2023

Clifton Oliver, Broadway actor from Jacksonville dies at age 47 - News4JAX

Other Broadway shows he took part in include “Wicked” and “In the Heights,” as reported by Playbill. To honor his legacy, the New Amsterdam ...

SOURCE: Google at 12:49PM
Saturday, August 5, 2023

Clifton Oliver, who starred in 'The Lion King,' 'In The Heights' on Broadway, dies at 47

Playbill's website says Oliver took the Broadway stage as an understudy ... Playbill says Oliver is survived by his partner, Richard, his sister, ...

SOURCE: Google at 08:43PM
Friday, August 4, 2023

The Lion King and In The Heights Star Clifton Oliver Dies at 47 by Meg Masseron

Oliver notably played Benny in the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical opposite Jordin Sparks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:04AM
Thursday, August 3, 2023

‘Lion King’ actor Clifton Oliver dead: ‘In the Heights’ star was 47 by Emily Lefroy

"My heart is sad, and overjoyed at the same time! I will miss him, but he is finally at peace!" his sister, Roxy Hall, wrote online.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 05:54PM

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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