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Play It Again:
Oklahoma!'s "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'"
For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from sever…
Cast Recording Review:
Water For Elephants
When I reviewed Water For Elephants, I had this to say about the score: "As good as the score is on one hearing as it is happening, I can't wait…
5 Shows For Encores!
With Lear DeBessonet moving on to head Lincoln Center Theater, we thought we'd offer her successor some suggestions for future seasons! Here is the Friday 5, in alph…
Over the course of each month, we'll collect pictures and newsy tidbits from the "TheatreScene." We'll be scouring Twitter, Instagram and other social media for interesting items. And we'…
As we begin the new Broadway season, and now that we've all had a chance to get familiar with the new, original scores from last season, we are looking to create a countdown of your favorite…
Like most theater fans, we long ago set a goal of seeing a show in each of Broadway's 41 theaters. We've been lucky enough to have done just that some time ago. How many have you been to? Wh…
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…
As we begin the new Broadway season, and now that we've all had a chance to get familiar with the new, original scores from last season, we are looking to create a countdown of your favorite…
5 Best Costumes Currently on Broadway
Mary's Hoop Skirt - Oh, Mary!
Costume design by Holly Pierson   Wig design by Leah J. Loukas
Move over, Mrs. Anna. Your dance-y hoop skirt…
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, …
As we begin the new Broadway season, and now that we've all had a chance to get familiar with the new, original scores from last season, we are looking to create a countdown of your favorite…
A Broadway Acrostic-ish Puzzle:
Tony Awards Stats
Figure out the Broadway-related answer to each clue below. Then, transfer each letter to the grid to reveal an interesting Tony Award stat…
Play It Again:Â
La Cage aux Folles'Â "I Am What I Am"
For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from seve…
As we begin the new Broadway season, and now that we've all had a chance to get familiar with the new, original scores from last season, we are looking to create a countdown of your favorite…
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Review of the Wednesday, August 21, 2024 matinee performance at the Hudson Theatre in New York City. Starring Sutton Foster and Michael Urie with Brooks Ashmanskas, Will Chase, Nikki Renee D…
Opening in 1913 with the play, The Great Adventure, The Booth Theatre  was named for American actor Edwin Booth, not the other one. Interestingly enough, a revival of Our American Cous…
Over the course of each month, we'll collect pictures and newsy tidbits from the "TheatreScene." We'll be scouring Twitter, Instagram and other social media for interesting items. And we'd l…
 5 Best Musicals That Need Their First Revival
Believe it or not, this edition of F5 was actually brought about by the announcement of yet another revival of Glengarry Glen Ross, which f…
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…
Well, the 2024 Summer Olympics are in the history books. Like many of you, I enjoy the Games every time they come around, even though sports really aren't my thing, generally. But this Olymp…
Like most theater fans, we long ago set a goal of seeing a show in each of Broadway's 41 theaters. We've been lucky enough to have done just that some time ago. How many have you been to? Wh…
In between trips to the theater, we get our fix by watching videos of theater songs. Here are some of the things we've had on repeat lately (in no particular order):
What We're Watching
Sho…
5 Best Broadway Show Title Songs: 2003-2008
Today, we take a look back at 5 early 20th century musicals that had some terrific title numbers. Why did we like them? What are our favorite lyr…
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 S…
