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It is no big secret that my favorite new musical of last season is The Lost Boys. I think my review of the show covers the many reasons why, including my admiration for the score by The Resc…
We are so glad that so many of you have joined our annual summer fun! This year, there were some REALLY tough choices, along with some really choice comments about shows that are adapted fro…
Favorite Broadway Kid Roles(and the Actors Who Played Them)Several shows this past season featured kids in major roles, ranging from small children to older teenagers. The Tony-winning Best …
Each summer, we play a Broadway themed bracket game using your votes on a particular topic. This year, the topic is 21st Century Musicals and their sources. Inspired by the relative lack of …
At This Theatre:The New Amsterdam Currently in what might be called its "Disney Era," the New Amsterdam Theatre has been entertaining theater-goers on 42nd Street since it first opened i…
Broadway Games:Name That Show!How well do you know musicals, contemporary AND classic?DIRECTIONS: Name the musical using the 3 given clues from their original Broadway run.1. What show am…
Each summer, we play a Broadway themed bracket game using your votes on a particular topic. This year, the topic is 21st Century Musicals and their sources. Inspired by the relative lack of …
Our Broadway 3-peat series continues with a look at three songs in a row - no skipping from a new score. This week, in honor of the July 24 release of their Original Broadway Cast Recording,…
5 Favorite Current Broadway Bit PlayersThey aren't above the title, and they aren't really supporting characters. But the shows they are in just wouldn't be the same without them! They are o…
Each summer, we play a Broadway themed bracket game using your votes on a particular topic. This year, the topic is 21st Century Musicals and their sources. Inspired by the relative lack of …
Broadway Games:My Birthday Is In July. Who Am I?There are many Broadway luminaries celebrating another trip around the sun this month. Can you name the actor, writer or director based on the…
Each summer, we play a Broadway themed bracket game using your votes on a particular topic. This year, the topic is 21st Century Musicals and their sources. Inspired by the relative lack of …
Broadway has a long history of actors becoming directors and/or choreographers. Bob Fosse, Graciela Daniele, Joe Mantello, and Maria Friedman are but a few. These days, Michael Arden carries…
With the nation's 250th birthday tomorrow, it seems only appropriate to acknowledge the occasion with a look at current Broadway phenomenon, Hamilton. I suppose 1776 would have been a little…
Each summer, we play a Broadway themed bracket game using your votes on a particular topic. This year, the topic is 21st Century Musicals and their sources. Inspired by the relative lack of …
Fond Memories of Sardi'sFor the time being, walking down 44th Street will feel a little more lonely. One of my favorite theater district traditions is closed for renovations in preparations …
The premise of Schmigadoon! intrigues me. Not that I'd ever want to be stuck there - a visit, sure. But forever? No way. I haven't seen it, but from what I've heard about Season 2 of the TV …
Each summer, we play a Broadway themed bracket game using your votes on a particular topic. This year, the topic is 21st Century Musicals and their sources. Inspired by the relative lack of …
Broadway Games:Places, Please!DIRECTIONS: Match the setting with the show that takes place there.1. Agrabah a. Ameri…
Each summer, we play a Broadway themed bracket game using your votes on a particular topic. This year, the topic is 21st Century Musicals and their sources. Inspired by the relative lack of …
Editors' Choice, Part TwoBest Logo of the Season Revival: Cats: The Jellicle Ball New Musical: The Lost BoysHeadlines of the Year The fire at the Eugene O'Neill TheatreBoth headlines h…
With the Tony Awards safely behind us for another year, it is generally to the benefit of the show that takes the coveted Best Musical. I'm sure it will generate some extra buzz for Schmigad…
Today, we have the next in our series of seating articles based on many of your emails requests and questions, namely "how were your seats?" Sure, I'm aware of another website that provides …
Editors' Choice, Part OneRecently, you had your say with The 2026 JKTS Readers' Choice Awards (HERE). Now it is our turn! Today, we offer up our more serious awards (a few fun ones will post…
Review of the Saturday, June 6, 2026 matinee performance at the Helen Hayes Theatre in New York City. A play by Gina Gionfriddo. Starring Patrick Ball, Madeline Brewer, Alden Ehrenreich, Lin…
