2,644 stories by "JK"
40 Years of Broadway: 1983 - 1993:
Top Flops, Revivals and New Shows
When you see my list of my Top 10 favorite Broadway shows from August 20, 1983 - August 19, 1993, you'll probably be m…
40 Years of Broadway: 1983-1993:
Favorite Songs & Scores
Still looking at that first decade (August 20, 1983 - August 19, 1993), I've been thinking of my favorite songs and scores from…
40 Years of Broadway: 1983-1993:
The Standout Performances
Over the years, I've had the great privilege of seeing some of the greatest performers in Broadway history. Some I've caught at …
40 Years of Broadway:
1983 vs 2023 - The Good Stuff
Things change. Sometimes for the better. Sometimes not so much. It's true in every aspect of life, and it is definitely true of Broadw…
40 Years of Broadway:
5 Things I've Learned
Slave Play and Be More Chill
Learn some history.
Sorry, young readers out there, but musical theater did not start with Be More Chill, an…
ReDISCoveries: The Most Happy Fella
(2000 Studio Recording, Disc One)
Jeff has kindly invited me to revisit and review some of the older cast recordings in my collection. Every other week o…
August 20, 1983 was a day that changed my life forever. As I've written before, it was on that date that I saw my very first show on Broadway. On the way there, I was excited, sure, because …
 Broadway Games:
When Pop Musicians Write Musicals!
Over the years, many musicians who are famous in the world of popular music have tried their hand at writing original Broadway scores.…
Review of the Sunday, August 13, 2023 matinee performance at the Eisenhower Theater at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Starring Bartley Booz, Joseph…
 Broadway Jeopardy!
Game 7
OK, Broadway trivia fans! Time for another round of America's favorite game show a la JK's TheatreScene, and as you'll see we are going for the gold this w…
 ReDISCoveries: The Most Happy Fella
(2000 Studio Recording, Disc One)
Jeff has kindly invited me to revisit and review some of the older cast recordings in my collection. Every other wee…
One of my favorite things about the Imperial Theatre is that long, skinny lobby with its elegant marbled walls and fancy wall sconces. From there, you enter the theater, and make a turn a…
REVIEW: Parade (2023 Broadway Revival Cast Recording)
That Jason Robert Brown's Tony-winning score for Parade was worthy and wonderful back in 1999 was never seriously in doubt. But …
Somehow, the pairs of people described below are related to each other. Can you name them and tell how they are related? Good luck!
Broadway Games:They're Related!
1. They choreographed an…
JKTS: Celebrating 40 Years of BroadwayÂ
Reader's Interest Survey
I've often written about my very first Broadway show, Mame, starring Angela Lansbury at the Gershwin Theatre. The dat…
2023 - 2024 Broadway Musical Logo:>>>>Back to the Future: The Musical<<<<
If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?Â
The Back to the Future logo is nearly as iconic …
ReDISCoveries: Spring Awakening
(2006 Original Broadway Cast Recording)
Jeff has kindly invited me to revisit and review some of the older cast recordings in my collection. Every other week …
🌟Star-To-Be🌟Piazza's James D. GishÂ
It has been weeks since we basked in the theatrical glow that was Encores' The Light in the Piazza and the stunning performances of …
Broadway Games: Characters!
Below are pictures of characters from Broadway musicals from their show's logos, Playbills, or window cards. For each, name the character (not the actor) as fully…
 ReDISCoveries: Myths and Hymns(1999 Off-Broadway Recording)
Jeff has kindly invited me to revisit and review some of the older cast recordings in my collection. Every other week or so, …
Last week's game was such a hit, we thought we'd try another round of Broadway Anagrams. Instead of show titles, this week is all about show people!
Broadway Games:Anagrams - People Edit…
Opinion:Â Is Fun Enough For aÂ
Good Broadway Musical?
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The reviews I post are, I think, well-considered and honest. And I really enjoy getting your feedback. My favorite type …
The second musical of this very new season has begun previews on Broadway at the Broadway Theater! What better time then to take a closer look at its show art?
2023 - 2024 Broadway Musical L…
A Dreamy Gas Bow:
A Ram Sang
In honor of Broadway's newest Best Musical, we are going full Seth Weetis with today's game!Â
Here are 10 anagrams that will result in the titles of Broadway …
  ReDISCoveries: Bernarda Alba (World Premiere Recording, Part Two)
Catch up on Part One HERE
Jeff has kindly invited me to revisit and review some of the older cast recordings in …