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It seems by design in Jamie Lloyd's Sunset Boulevard, that the ensemble is impactful but nondescript. After all, it's Norma's movie, and no one stands out. Except that the reality is that…
 At This Performance:
Sydney Jones as Betty Schaefer in Sunset Blvd.
Let's be honest, Betty Schaefer is not the big draw of Sunset Boulevard, and in this revival she's pretty far down th…
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…
At This Theatre:
The Broadhurst
Since it opened in 1917, the Broadhurst has rarely been without a booking. It opened on September 27th of that year with the original production of George Be…
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…
Today, we return to our series, Best Songs From Best Scores, in which we take a look at the numbers from a season's Best Original Score Tony nominees. Of course, "best" is in the eye…
One of today's most creative and acclaimed scenic designers, Rachel Hauck seems to just be getting started. And yet, she's been a fixture off-Broadway, regionally and internationally, as wel…
Broadway Games:
Musicals in 3 Clues III
DIRECTIONS:Â Can you name the Broadway musical we are looking for based on the three clues we provide? We'll give you a character's name, a song an…
Happy New Year! With 2024 behind us, it seems only appropriate to take stock of the year that was, and to look ahead at those things we hope to accomplish in 2025.
Theatrical Resolutions: …
Before we sign off for 2024, Mike and I thought we'd weigh in on our favorite productions that we saw over the past twelve months. Overall, the shows we loved far outweighed those we didn't.…
2024 in Review:
Our Favorite Performances
We were fortunate enough to see 23 different productions in 2024: 20 Broadway, 2 off-Broadway, and 1 regional; these are the shows we considered …
Every year, there are huge hits, big flops, news makers and fan favorites, scandals and groundbreaking ideas in the theater scene. And when we pause to review the year just ending, we always…
2024 in Review:
Our Favorite Design Elements
(6 Categories + 2 Special Citations)
We were fortunate enough to see 23 different productions in 2024: 20 Broadway, 2 off-Broadway, and 1 region…
2024 in Review:
Our Favorite Writing & Direction
(6 Categories)
We were fortunate enough to see 23 different productions in 2024: 20 Broadway, 2 off-Broadway, and 1 regional; these are…
Review of the Sunday, December 15, 2024 matinee performance at The Max at Signature Theater in Arlington, Virginia. Starring Erin Weaver, Christopher Bloch, Sherri L. Edelen, Zachary Keller,…
5 Classic Musicals of the 1950sÂ
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 m…
At This Theatre:
The Al Hirschfeld
On November 11, the Al Hirschfeld Theatre turned 100 years old! Back then, it was known as the Martin Beck Theatre, and it stayed that way until June 21, …
Review of the Saturday, December 7, 2024 matinee performance at the Belasco Theatre in New York City. Starring Darren Criss, Helen J. Shen, Marcus Choi, Dez Duron and HwaBoon. Music by Will …
Broadway Games:
Musicals in 3 Clues II
DIRECTIONS:Â Can you name the Broadway musical we are looking for based on the three clues we provide? We'll give you a character's name, a song and…
Don't miss our Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale!
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My most recent theater excursion to the Big Apple ended up being a solo trip at the last minute. While it wasn'…
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. …
5 Wicked Thoughts
After months of movie hype, we finally saw Wicked (Part 1). Did it live up to the hype? Was it as good as the Broadway show? Was it better? We have thoughts on that...…
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale!
Happy Holidays, readers and fellow Broadway Collectors!
Starting today and through Monday, December 2nd, ALL of our Playbills and Lights of Broadway C…
When the "Best Musical" Isn't Your "Favorite":A Strange Loop vs Girl From the North Country (and Six)
It's been a while since we posted an article in this series, duty we thought we'd r…
The latest musical based on a film has come to the Main Stem, headlined by two beloved divas, a pop star and a Broadway favorite. With pretty excellent reviews, an A-list cast and a popular …
