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 …

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Monday, December 23, 2024

Video: Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli Perform 'We Will Meet Once Again' in New Christmas Special

In a new clip from Christmas with Andrea Bocelli and Friends: A Grammy® Holiday Special, Andrea Bocelli and Sweeney Todd star Josh Groban reunite for a performance of We Will Meet Once Agai…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:34PM

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…

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Friday, December 20, 2024

Tony Winner Aaron Tveit and Ericka Yang Welcome First Child by Broadway.com

Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit and his actress fiancée Ericka Yang have welcomed their first child together. "My fiancée Ericka Yang and I welcomed a baby girl in November," Tveit said in …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM

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…

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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…

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Monday, December 16, 2024
Monday, December 9, 2024

Review: Maybe Happy Ending (2nd Visit) by JK

Review of the Saturday, December 7, 2024 matinee performance at the Belasco Theatre in New York City. Starring Darren Criss, Helen J. Shen, Marcus Choi, Dez Duron and HwaBoon. Music by Will …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:18AM
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Theatre Review: ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ presented by Rockville Musical Theatre at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre by Anne Valentino

Musicals don’t get much darker than “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” Stephen Sondheim’s 1979 show, based on a 19th-century penny dreadful, reveals the secret life an…

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Monday, November 4, 2024

Luke Brady to Play Title Role in Disney's Hercules in London by Darryn King

Luke Brady will play the title role in Disney's Hercules in London’s West End. The stage musical based on the 1997 animated film begins performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on June 6, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM
Friday, November 1, 2024

SWEENEY TODD 2023 Revival is Now Available at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive

The 2023 revival of Sweeney Todd is now available at the New York Public Library For the Performing Arts as part of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive. Learn more about the show and how to…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM
Thursday, October 31, 2024

Annaleigh Ashford and Husband Joe Tapper Welcome Their Second Child by Broadway.com

Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford and her husband, actor Joe Tapper, welcomed their second child on October 8. The couple shared exclusive photos of their new family of four with People…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM
Thursday, October 17, 2024

Stranger Things' Sadie Sink to Star on Broadway in New Comedy John Proctor is the Villain by Darryn King

Sadie Sink, best known for her role as Max Mayfield in Stranger Things on Netflix, will star in John Proctor is the Villain on Broadway this spring. The play, by Kimberly Belflower, will b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:02AM
Monday, October 14, 2024

Video: Annaleigh Ashford & Josh Groban Sing 'The Phantom of the Opera' at MISCAST

While they were starring in Sweeney Todd on Broadway, Annaleigh Ashford and Josh Groban took on another classic Broadway romance at MCC Theater's MISCAST23. The pair performed a gender-bent…

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Video: Josh Groban Confirms New Music and Retrospective Album

Josh Groban fans are in luck! The best-selling artist and Tony-nominated performer confirmed that he is working on new music during a recent appearance on the Jennifer Hudson Show. Earlier t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32PM
Friday, October 4, 2024

Friday 5: 5 Broadway Debuts We Are Looking Forward To This Fall by JK

5 Broadway Debuts We Are Looking Forward To This Fall Every season, we are enchanted by the thrilling Broadway debuts of a variety of actors, singers and dancers. Some are debuts by talented…

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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Tony Winner Annaleigh Ashford Completes Broadway Cast of All In: Comedy About Love by Hayley Levitt

Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford completes the Broadway cast of Simon Rich's All In: Comedy About Love, directed by Alex Timbers. Performances begin at the Hudson Theatre on December 1…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM

Theatre Review: ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ presented by the Rogue Swan Theatre Company at the STAR Center by Julia Tucker

In 1979, Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece thriller, “Sweeney Todd,” opened on Broadway to critical acclaim, winning eight Tony Awards. More than 40 years after its debut, the musical sti…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:09AM
Thursday, September 19, 2024

Nicholas Christopher and Sherie Rene Scott Get the Keys to Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway by Hayley Levitt

Three-time Tony nominee Sherie Renee Scott and Nicholas Christopher will be the next Audrey and Seymour to take up residency at the Westside Theatre in Michael Mayer's hit off-Broadway reviv…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM
Sunday, September 15, 2024

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Play It Again: Sweeney Todd's "My Friends" by JK

Play It Again: Sweeney Todd's "My Friends" For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from several different cas…

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Monday, August 19, 2024

Tony Winner Annaleigh Ashford Expecting Second Child with Husband Joe Tapper by Broadway.com

Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford revealed on Instagram that she is expecting her second child with husband Joe Tapper. The two married in July 2013 and had a son, Jack, in September 2016.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:02PM
Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Aaron Tveit & Sutton Foster Are the New Merry Murderers of SWEENEY TODD by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this video, watch as Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit chat about their final weeks in the Tony-winning revival of Sweeney Todd.

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Play It Again: Oliver!'s "As Long As He Needs Me" by JK

Play It Again: Oliver!'s "As Long As He Needs Me" For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from several differ…

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Monday, August 12, 2024

SWEENEY TODD Cast Sings Out at Broadway Sessions by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this video, watch highlights from performers: Maria Bilbao, Samantha Pollino, Jonathan Christopher, Raymond J Lee, Michael Kuhn, Lexi Rabadi, Mia Pinero, an…

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Friday, August 9, 2024

Josh Groban Is Full of Joy Over His Tony Nomination by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this video, watch as Tony nominee Josh Groban chats more about the importance of Sweeney Todd, why this role was so important to him, and so much more.

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:00PM
Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Interview: SCHMIGADOON Creator Cinco Paul Reveals His Writing Process For the New SCHMICAGO Season by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: This season of Schmigadoon, creator Cinco Paul is bringing audiences into the world of Schmigaco, parodying the musicals of the '60s and '70s like Hair, Cabaret…

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Kate Baldwin and Nicholas Christopher Join Encores! Cast of Love Life by Hayley Levitt

Tony nominee Kate Baldwin and Nicholas Christopher have joined the cast of Love Life at New York City Center, taking on the roles of Susan Cooper and Sam Cooper, respectively. Part of the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:43PM
Thursday, August 1, 2024

New Musical Whodunit Alfred Hitchcock Presents to Premiere at Theatre Royal Bath by Darryn King

A new musical whodunit based on the anthology series created and hosted by Alfred Hitchcock will have its world premiere at Theatre Royal Bath. Alfred Hitchcock Presents will run March 22 t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:16AM
Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Tony Winner Michael Cerveris Joins Broadway’s Tammy Faye as Reverend Jerry Falwell by Darryn King

Two-time Tony winner Michael Cerveris will play Reverend Jerry Falwell in the Elton John musical Tammy Faye on Broadway. The show begins performances at Broadway's Palace Theatre on Octobe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM
Monday, July 29, 2024

McNeal Adds Andrea Martin, Ruthie Ann Miles and More; Show Will Feature Digital Likeness of Robert Downey Jr. by Darryn King

Complete casting is set for McNeal, the new Broadway play by Ayad Akhtar, starring Robert Downey Jr. The cast will feature Brittany Bellizeare (Flex), Rafi Gavron (Bradley Cooper's A Star…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM

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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 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime