Friday, April 4, 2025

SHO ME: SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS by bwaySHO

Bernadette Peters and Lea Solanga star in a jam-packed Stephen Sondheim celebration. The musical review covers Sondheim's work from West Side Story, Follies, Gypsy, Into The Woods, Company, …

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:00PM
Friday, March 28, 2025

Broadway Games: Divas in the News by JK

Broadway Games: Quiz: Divas in the News These days the news comes fast and furious and Broadway is not immune! Recently, there have been several news reports involving our beloved divas. H…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AM
Saturday, March 22, 2025

On March 22, 1930: Stephen Sondheim Is Born by Logan Culwell-Block

This true Broadway legend gave us groundbreaking musicals like Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, and West Side Story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Playbill is saddened to announce that Carole D'Andrea, original Jet girl Velma in West Side ...

Playbill is saddened to announce that Carole D'Andrea, original Jet girl Velma in West Side Story on Broadway, has passed away at the age of 87.

SOURCE: Google at 01:36AM
Monday, March 17, 2025

Original WEST SIDE STORY Company Member Carole D'Andrea Dies At Age 87

Actor and dancer ​Carole D'Andrea has passed away at the age of 87. D'Andrea's most celebrated role was as Velma, a member of the Jets, in the original 1957 Broadway production of 'West S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18PM

Original West Side Story Cast Member Carole D’Andrea Has Died by Margaret Hall

Ms. D'Andrea was one of only six actors from the original Broadway cast to appear in the 1960 film adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM
Friday, March 14, 2025

Rachel Zegler to Lead Evita Revival in London’s West End by Josh Darvill

Rachel Zegler is heading to the West End! The West Side Story star will take on the legendary role of Eva Perón in a brand-new production of Evita, directed by Jamie Lloyd. The show, featur…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 02:37PM

Cry-Baby, the Musical review – John Waters’ teen rebels will have you in tears of joy by Arifa Akbar

Arcola theatre, LondonThis firecracker adaptation of the 1990 Johnny Depp film pokes fun at American conservative values in rockabilly songs bursting with biting ironies This musical adaptat…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:06PM

Rachel Zegler to Lead Jamie Lloyd's Evita in London by Darryn King

Rachel Zegler—not Ariana DeBose as previously supposed—will lead Jamie Lloyd's revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical Evita in London. It will be Zegler's West End debu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

Breaking Baz: ‘Snow White’ Star Rachel Zegler Signs To Play Eva Perón In ‘Evita’ At London Palladium by Baz Bamigboye

 EXCLUSIVE: Rachel Zegler, star of Steven Spielberg’s screen version of West Side Story and the soon-to-be-released Disney live-action Snow White, will make her London theater debut as…

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:00AM
Sunday, March 2, 2025

Wicked Costume Designer Paul Tazewell Wins the Academy Award by Hayley Levitt

Paul Tazewell brought it home for the Wicked film, winning the Oscar for Costume Design at the 97th Academy Awards on March 2. It was his second Oscar nomination, having been nominated in …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:54PM
Saturday, February 15, 2025

Playlist: The Greatest Broadway Love Songs

Enjoy songs from musicals like The Bridges of Madison County, Hadestown, Wicked, Carousel, The Sound of Music, The Color Purple, Aida, West Side Story, The Phantom of the Opera, South Pacifi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM
Friday, February 7, 2025

West Side Story

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Gypsy by Wendy Caster

When the curtain came down on Act 1 of Gypsy, my friend Susan said, "She's so wrong and she's so good." Excellent summation! I was one of those who greeted Audra's casting with, she's miscas…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 08:36PM
Thursday, January 16, 2025

Jacob Dickey and Kyle Selig Join Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends on Broadway by Darryn King

Kyle Selig and Jacob Dickey complete the cast of the Sondheim revue Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends. The show begins performances at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on March 25 and opens …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:36PM
Friday, January 10, 2025

Friday 5: 5 Broadway Returns by JK

As Norma Desmond says, "It's a return." So far in 2025, here are five Broadway folk who are not making a comeback that we can't wait to see again! Friday 5: 5 2025 Broadway Returns Nich…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 03:36PM

Matthew Morrison performs a West Side Story medley | Olivier Awards 2013 with Mastercard by Official London Theatre

Matthew Morrison (Glee) performs a medley of songs from West Side Story at the Olivier Awards 2013 with Mastercard. Established in 1976, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status …

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:52AM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025

For Kevin Csolak, a Child Actor Who Danced His Way to Justin Timberlake's Super Bowl, Gypsy Was an Answered Prayer by Hayley Levitt

Age: 29 Hometown: Flemington, New Jersey Current role: Kevin Csolak (pronounced SO-lack) plays Tulsa in George C. Wolfe's revival of Gypsy, starring Audra McDonald.  Credits: Csolak ma…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM
Monday, January 6, 2025

Will Ariana DeBose Lead Jamie Lloyd's Evita in London? by Hayley Levitt

Tony nominee and Oscar winner Ariana DeBose is in talks to lead Jamie Lloyd's revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical Evita. As previously announced, the production will p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM
Friday, December 13, 2024

Friday 5: 5 Classic Musicals of the 1950s by JK

5 Classic Musicals of the 1950s  A few Fridays ago, we talked about 5 classic plays that have stood the test of time and remain as entertaining and relevant as ever. When I tried to make …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:32AM
Monday, December 2, 2024

Looking Forward to Winter: December 2024 - February 2025 by JK

Don't miss our Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale! Click HERE. It ends today!! The leaves have fallen, and colder breezes are here. It has even snowed some places! I enjoy the winter months. …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AM
Friday, November 22, 2024

Video: Rita Moreno Recalls WEST SIDE STORY Oscar Win

On a recent visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Rita Moreno recalled winning the Oscar in 1962 for West Side Story, despite having no expectations that she would take home the award. Watch…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:22PM
Thursday, November 21, 2024

Rita Moreno and Rachel Zegler to Visit LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Tonight

It's a West Side Story reunion! Tonight on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Rita Moreno and Rachel Zegler will appear on the show, with the latter discussing her starring roles in Broadway's Ro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:27PM
Wednesday, November 20, 2024

DIFFERENT “COLORED LIGHTS” by Ron Fassler

Liza Minnelli and Chita Rivera in “The Rink” (1984). Photo by Martha Swope.November 20, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler. In 1984, Liza Minnelli co-starred with Chita …

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 12:15PM
Thursday, October 24, 2024

Romeo + Juliet review – maximalist Broadway reinvention goes too far by Adrian Horton

Circle in the Square, New York West Side Story’s Rachel Zegler and Heartstopper’s Kit Connor lift an aggressively poppy new youth take on the tragic romance Like the pangs of romance or…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:00PM
Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Video: Ariana DeBose Reveals the Best Lesson She Learned From Rita Moreno

Ariana DeBose is sharing the best lesson she received from Broadway icon Rita Moreno, who she worked with on West Side Story. Both performers won Academy Awards for their performances as Ani…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM
Monday, October 7, 2024

Rita Moreno to Join Academy Museum for WEST SIDE STORY Screening and Conversation

Academy Award®-winning actress and Academy Museum Gala honoree Rita Moreno will visit the Academy Museum for a conversation on her life and iconic eight-decade long career. The conversation…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54PM
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…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 10:36AM
Monday, September 30, 2024

Gypsy Broadway Revival Completes Featured Cast; Kevin Csolak to Play Tulsa by Hayley Levitt

Featured casting is complete for the Broadway revival of Gypsy, starring Audra McDonald as Momma Rose. Directed by five-time Tony winner George C. Wolfe with choreography by four-time Ton…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:06AM
Thursday, September 26, 2024

Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler Make Their Broadway Debuts in Romeo + Juliet Tonight by Darryn King

Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet, starring Emmy Award winner Kit Connor and Golden Globe Award winner Rachel Zegler as the star-cross'd lovers, begins performances tonight at Circle in the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM
Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Video: Watch Taylor Swift & Katy Perry Sing WEST SIDE STORY In Throwback VMAs Promo

In honor of the Video Music Awards airing tonight on MTV, rewatch the West Side Story-themed promos for the award show from 2009, featuring Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and more. Written by Lin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:32PM

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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
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