Happy Fourth of July!  Kick off the holiday weekend with 55 of our favorite patriotic showtunes and get ready to party like it's 1776.

Summer has come roaring in this year. Temperatures seem to be setting records everywhere, making many of us (O.K., me) want to kick back and chill out with a cold drink and a cool book. The drink of choice for …

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman's Pulitzer Prize-winning play YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU just opened Sunday night, September 28, 2014, at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street…

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman's Pulitzer Prize-winning play YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU just opened Sunday night, September 28, 2014, at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street…

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Roundabout Theatre Company and the American Repertory Theater’s new Broadway production of 1776, directed by Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus, is now in previews on Broadway and…

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Just last week, Tony nominee Charles Busch (July 14-17 & 23); Micky Dolenz (July 7, 10 & 11); Michael McCormick and Lucia Spina for 54 Sings 1776 (July 4-5); Tony Award nominee Ton…

Steven Pasquale will star in the Kennedy Center’s upcoming production of the Maury Yeston–Arthur Kopit musical Nine. Directed by three-time Tony winner Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton), the production will p…

Robert Morse as Jerry/Daphne and Tony Roberts as Joe/Josephine in “Sugar” (1972). Photo by Martha Swope.April 9, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler. Fifty-two years ago tonight, the first m…

Review of the Wednesday, March 27, 2024 matinee performance at the Hudson Theatre in New York City. Starring Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez, with Krystal Joy Brown, Katie Rose Clarke, Brady…

Williamstown Theatre Festival has set its lineup of summer programming, returning to fully staged productions for the 2024 season. It will be Interim Artistic Director Jenny Gersten's final season at the helm o…

Scott Ellis, who assumed the role of Interim Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company following the passing of longtime Artistic Director Todd Haimes, will remain in the role through the 2025-26 season. …

“You might have seen me in the official revival of “1776” playing Edward Rutledge, aka the villain,” Sara Porkalob begins. And indeed we did – although many New York theatergoers might remember her mo…

‘Patriots’ to Sneak Into Broadway Season, Co-Writer Jess Folley to Lead ‘Burlesque’ Musical, Actress Sues ‘1776’ National Tour for Discrimination “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through F…

Actor Zuri Washington says the tour's staff acted with racial prejudice when firing her following her public complaints about the production's COVID policies.

Sign of the Times, Stranger Things, The Effect, Etc. By: David Sheward December 20. 2023: Yet another jukebox musical is headed our way. A Sign of the Times will feature music from 1960s pop legends such as…

Modeling Raoul Pène Du Bois “76 Trombones” costume, built for Robert Preston in “The Music Man” in 1957.September 27, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler By chance last month, I was sea…

Hello, show tune lovers! Today's game is all about songs from Broadway musicals that opened in the 1960s. You've probably at least heard of all the shows included here, but how familiar are you with the song li…

GET TICKETS: https://www.denvercenter.org/tickets-events/jagged-little-pill/ Joy, love, heartache, strength, wisdom, catharsis, LIFE—everything we’ve been waiting to see in a Broadway show— is here in th…

The musical boasts a diverse cast of female, transgender and nonbinary actors, but reframing the 1969 show at a deeper level proves difficult.

1776 plays August 2-6, 2023 at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Tickets available at https://www.5thavenue.org/. What will it take to get two dozen powerfully passionate, exceedingly complicated, and all-too-human ind…

In this exclusive sneak peek, go behind-the-scenes of 1776 and hear from the show's actors about the meaning of "Momma Look Sharp." Plus, you'll enjoy clips from the show. What will it take to get two dozen po…

Howard Da Silva as Benjamin Franklin in “1776” (1969). Photo by Martha Swope.July 4, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler I’ve been writing 1776-themed columns on July 4th for seven years n…

The deeper we get into the show, the less it seems to matter whether we are seeing men or women in the roles.

Gisela Adisa, Liz Mikel, Kassandra Haddock and Sav Souza star in the touring production of the nontraditionally cast Broadway revival of "1776," now onstage at the Kennedy Center.

Go behind-the-scenes of the National Tour of 1776 to hear from the cast about their experience working together. What will it take to get two dozen powerfully passionate, exceedingly complicated, and all-too-h…

Here is my first interview with performance artist Taylor Mac. We talked in 2015 at The Study hotel in New Haven just prior to his show at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas that June, He was still …

Photo by Frank Rizzo In 2015, I again interviewed Taylor Mac when he performed just one part of his legendary 24-hour marathon work at New Haven�…

This month Woodzick talks to the queer and trans performer about reviving '1776,' developing a nonbinary rom-com musical, and honoring their trans experience onstage.

Costume designer (and Project Runway alum) Emilio Sosa designed a staggering five shows this Broadway season. But he didn’t start out wanting to do costume design, he wanted to work in fashion. For this entry…

Hot take! Hear from the 1776 cast why you should see this revolutionary National Tour. What will it take to get two dozen powerfully passionate, exceedingly complicated, and all-too-human individuals to settle…

The 2022 reimagining of the Tony-winning musical adds new layers to the work, some of which enhance the experience while others just miss the mark.

We are ecstatic to welcome you back to your 5th Avenue Theatre for a brand new sensational season! Our stunning 2023/24 lineup includes beloved classics such as "Disney's The Little Mermaid" and "Irving Berlin'…

June 10, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler Between 41st and 66th streets there are forty-two legit Broadway theatres (this includes the Palace, currently under renovation and scheduled to reope…

The 2023 JKTS Awards It's that time of year once again! Here are the things that stood out to us - some serious, some just for fun. Why not "award" them? Maverick Award Justin David Sullivan - & Julie…

The winners of the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards have been announced. The ceremony was held on May 22 at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. The results included multiple categories that each had multip…

2022 - 2023 Season Wrap-up:  Broadway Logos - The Best and the Worst We make it no secret that we love Broadway show art and advertising campaigns here at JK's TheatreScene. And we are thrilled that a lot of …

Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus’ production dispels the old boys’ club with multiracial female, nonbinary and trans performers. 

After seeing nearly the full slate off Broadway shows this season, some thoughts on the Tony Award nominations that were announced on Tuesday: — She was robbed. I am shocked that Laura Linney was not nominate…

DON'T FORGET! The 2023 JKTS Awards Nominations close on Friday, May 5   With such a rich, varied, and pretty accomplished season now behind us, it's time to crown the winners and finish the season. We can'…

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Roundabout, under Haimes' leadership, was noted both for new works and for revivals of older shows with strikingly new elements (like this season's gender-bending revival of "1776.")  He was the first produce…

When the pandemic shifted production schedules of two long-gestating projects, Crystal Lucas-Perry found herself performing in two powerful works back-to-back in her debut season on Broadway. She first stepped …

American Repertory Theater/Roundabout Theatre Company’s new production of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, “1776” kicked off its limited engagement in Los Angeles at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Thea…

What will it take to get two dozen powerfully passionate, exceedingly complicated, and all-too-human individuals to settle their differences, while they hold the very future of a nation in their hands? This To…

What will it take to get two dozen powerfully passionate, exceedingly complicated, and all-too-human individuals to settle their differences, while they hold the very future of a nation in their hands? This To…

Brilliant concept, powerful performances in "1776" revival are slowed by plodding book, production choices. Read our opening night review.

The musical hits the road following its recent Broawday run.

There’s zero male presence in this re-telling of the founding of America, now playing at the Denver Center

As she returns home, Sara Porkalob reflects on her time on Broadway, the fallout from her "1776" interview and the projects she has yet to share with the world.

The three-time Tony nominee talks to Playbill about playing two different roles this season, and why her favorite will always be Parade.

The beauty of diversity in the United States is not only on display in the production of "1776 the Musical," but also through a mural that is currently on display in downtown Denver. 1776 Mar 21 - Apr 2 Buell …

Ethel Shutta belting out “Broadway Baby” in “Follies” (1971).March 13, 2013: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler When the musical Follies opened on Broadway in 1971, a show set at a reunion of …

In an exclusive advanced interview in Chicago with CBS News Colorado, several stars of the new touring production sat down with Dillon Thomas to discuss how their backgrounds help tell the story of our country'…

What will it take to get two dozen powerfully passionate, exceedingly complicated, and all-too-human individuals to settle their differences, while they hold the very future of a nation in their hands? This To…

1776 officially opened on February 16, 2023, at the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia, PA, and will make limited engagement stops at major cities across North America. Read the reviews for 1776 on tour here!

“1776” took our Founding Fathers off their pedestals and revealed them as clay-footed human beings who passionately squabbled over something as fundamental as American independence. Directors Diane Paulus a…

This touring cast shows more affection for these characters and for material that always was progressive,

https://playbill.com/article/lin-manuel-miranda-and-william-daniels-talk-hamilton-1776-mr-feeny-and-more. I also aced one of my college US History ...

The 2023-2024 season will also feature the tours of 1776 and Cambodian Rock Band.

What will it take to get two dozen powerfully passionate, exceedingly complicated, and all-too-human individuals to settle their differences, while they hold the very future of a nation in their hands? Find ou…

It’s fitting that the new national tour of 1776 (without any cis men in the cast) is getting started here, in the city where it happened. Jill Ivey reviews.

The all-female, transgender, and non-binary-cast revival is co-directed by Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus.

Happy first preview to Parade, which begins previews on Broadway tonight! Top stories include photos from the National Tour of 1776, and more!

Get a first look at opening night red carpet photos of the new national tour of 1776!

Get a first look at production photos of the national tour of 1776!

At least one President is almost always on Broadway, as the photo essay below once again makes clear. Last month there were five, although they looked a bit different than past stage portrayals. The musical “…

Mar 21 - Apr 2, 2023 Buell Theatre Tickets at denvercenter.org What will it take to get two dozen powerfully passionate, exceedingly complicated, and all-too-human individuals to settle their differences, whil…

Sara Gallo juggles many roles in her life onstage and off. The actor, teacher, and mentor is a standby for four roles in the touring… The post Standing By: Interview with 1776 actor Sara Gallo appeared first…

The new queer musical also features its creators, Ariella Serur and Sav Souza.

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the first time during the 2022-2023 Broadway season on January 31 to discuss eligibility of 20 productions for the 76th Annual Tony Awards in 2023. The producti…

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has made eligibility decisions for 20 Broadway productions for the 2022-2023 season. This was the first time the committee met to decide the eligibility for the 76th Ann…