2,686 stories by "Jk"
40 Years of Broadway:
Creative Influencers: The Designers
I've been so fortunate to see some of the greatest stage designs of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Many of the master in…
 40 Years of Broadway: Big Trends
The Mega Musical Era
I came upon the Broadway scene as the Mega Musical Era was just ramping up. While Evita was a harbinger for things to come a f…
40 Years of Broadway: 1993 - 2003:
Top Flops, Revivals and New Shows
When you see my list of my Top 10 favorite Broadway shows from August 20, 2003 - August 19, 2013, you'll probably be m…
40 Years of Broadway: 2003-2013:
Favorite Songs & Scores
Continuing with that third decade (August 20, 2003 - August 19, 2013), I've been thinking of my favorite songs and scores from …
40 Years of Broadway: 2003-2013: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 th…
Hello, show tune lovers! Today's game is all about songs from Broadway musicals that opened in the 1970s. You've probably at least heard of all the shows included here, but how familiar are …
ReDISCoveries: Pacific Overtures
(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 or s…
40 Years of Broadway: 1993 - 2003:
Top Flops, Revivals and New Shows
When you see my list of my Top 10 favorite Broadway shows from August 20, 1993 - August 19, 2003, you'll probably be m…
40 Years of Broadway: 1993-2003:
Favorite Songs & Scores
Continuing with that second decade (August 20, 1993 - August 19, 2003), I've been thinking of my favorite songs and scores from…
 40 Years of Broadway: 1993-2003: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 …
Review of the Saturday, September 9, 2023 evening performance at the Broadway Theatre in New York City. Starring Arielle Jacobs, Jose Llana, Conrad Ricamora and Reanne Acasio. Concept, music…
The Contest
We are celebrating 40 Years of going to Broadway shows, and what better way to celebrate than with a contest and prizes!? Over the past several days, we've hinted, and we've …
Review of the Saturday, September 9, 2023 matinee performance at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City. Starring Roger Bart, Casey Likes, Hugh Coles, Nathaniel Hickmann, Liana Hunt, Jel…
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 …
ReDISCoveries: The Most Happy Fella
(2000 Studio Recording, Disc Three)
Jeff has kindly invited me to revisit and review some of the older cast recordings in my collection. Every other week …
 40 Years of Broadway:
1983 vs 2023 - The Good Stuff II
In the first part of "The Good Stuff," we talked about administrative/economic aspects of the Broadway experience (HERE). Toda…
Autumn is my favorite time of year, especially in New York. The weather is nice and the theater season is ramping up. This year is no different, with half a dozen shows on our immediate rada…
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.…
