Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Since my first Broadway show and my 300th were both revivals, it seems only fitting that my looking back over nearly 36 years of shows begins with my favorite revivals. Over the years, I've …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:24AM[SHARE]Monday, May 27, 2019
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.
BROADWAY HEAT X 2: Oklahoma! / Hadestown EditionLike we said last week, in order to get through …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:24AM[SHARE]Friday, May 24, 2019
Well, it took just short of thirty-six years, bit I finally reached a big milestone in my Broadway theater-going career! As of last Sunday, I have seen 300 different Broadway productions. Th…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:36PM[SHARE]Thursday, May 23, 2019
Review of the Sunday, May 19, 2019 matinee performance at the Circle in the Square Theatre in New York City. Starring Will Brill, Damon Daunno, James Davis, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Allie Stroke…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 11:03PM[SHARE]Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Review of the Saturday, May 18, 2019 evening performance at the Marquis Theatre in New York City. Starring Santino Fontana, John Behlmann, Lilli Cooper, Andy Grotelueschen, Julie Halston, Mi…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 09:54PM[SHARE]Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Review of the Saturday, May 18, 2019 matinee performance at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Starring Reeve Carney, Andre de Shields, Amber Gray, Eva Noblezada, Patrick Page. Book, music and lyrics …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 09:42PM[SHARE]Review of the Saturday, May 18, 2019 matinee performance at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Starring Reeve Carney, Andre de Shields, Amber Gray, Eva Noblezada, Patrick Page. Book, music and lyrics …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:33AM[SHARE]Monday, May 20, 2019
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT X 2: Oklahoma! / Hadestown Edition
Like we said last week, in order to get thr…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:54AM[SHARE]Thursday, May 16, 2019
So, why "Standing at Zero"? You know the numbers across the front of the stage? Zero is center, and we are putting one performer front and center.At the end of April, this month's honoree op…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:54AM[SHARE]Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Bob Fosse, Nicole Fosse and Gwen Verdon
As the FX miniseries Fosse/Verdon continues, I admire the show more and more, and I am completely smitten with the brilliant Michelle Williams. I'v…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:24AM[SHARE]Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Review of the Sunday, May 12, 2019 matinee at Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia. Book by Luther Davis. Music and lyrics by Robert Wright and George Forrest. Additional music and lyric…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:36AM[SHARE]Monday, May 13, 2019
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT X 2: Oklahoma! / Hadestown Edition
Like we said last week, in order to get thr…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:42AM[SHARE]Friday, May 10, 2019
With the 2018-2019 Broadway season now in the history books, it's time to take a look back at the year in logos. It's one of my favorite topics, so it makes sense to start there! So, this we…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:36AM[SHARE]Thursday, May 9, 2019
I've had the pleasure of seeing Ms. Broadway May 2019 in nine different shows over the years, from her Broadway debut in Blood Brothers all the way through to her triple-role turn in l…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:33AM[SHARE]Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Some actors find success in all mediums. Such is the case with Mr. Broadway May 2019, who has found steady work in television, film, and, of course, the stage. He's the kind of actor whose f…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:42AM[SHARE]Tuesday, May 7, 2019
The nostalgic/stubborn side of me is thrilled that vinyl cast recordings are back in style. I know, I know. I've written about this before. But now I have reason to write about it again, bec…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:42AM[SHARE]Monday, May 6, 2019
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT X 2: Oklahoma! / Hadestown Edition
In order to get through the rest of the season's …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:36AM[SHARE]Friday, May 3, 2019
As I mentioned earlier this week, for the first time in decades, I was unable to see the Tony nominations live as they happened. Frustrating!!! Well, the good news is that 6 items on our "wi…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:33AM[SHARE]Wednesday, May 1, 2019
I really appreciate that so many of you take the time to email with comments and questions, and I try to answer you quickly. Haven't done this in awhile, but I thought I'd take some time tod…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:36AM[SHARE]Tuesday, April 30, 2019
I'm a bad theater fan! I will be out of town when the Tony Award nominations are being announced. Actually, to be more specific, I will be en route to my destination and unable to see them f…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:33AM[SHARE]Monday, April 29, 2019
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.
BROADWAY HEAT: Ain't Too Proud Edition
THIS IS IT! These are final 2 cast members from Ain't To…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:10AM[SHARE]Friday, April 26, 2019
Normally, Mike and I like to offer up our Tony Award nomination predictions list at this time of year. This season, however, we won't have seen four major productions before the nominees are…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:00AM[SHARE]Thursday, April 25, 2019
With today's opening of Beetlejuice, the Broadway 2018 - 2019 is in the record books. Actually, the season doesn't officially end until May 26th, but unofficially, the Tony Awards cut off is…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:00AM[SHARE]Today we celebrate the 5 cast members of Beetlejuice who are making their official Broadway debut tonight.Congratulations to everyone making their dreams come true! Here's to great rev…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:01AM[SHARE]Wednesday, April 24, 2019
I've had a thing for Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon since almost the beginning of my lifelong love of musical theater. It all started with a framed copy of the original Broadway poster from Sw…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:00AM[SHARE]Tuesday, April 23, 2019
With Santino Fontana opening tonight in Tootsie, once again, Broadway has one of its favorite things - an actor in drag. This season's Torch Song is also a potential nominee this seaso…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:00AM[SHARE]Today we celebrate the 2 cast members of Tootsie who are making their official Broadway debut tonight.Congratulations to everyone making their dreams come true! Here's to great reviews…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:01AM[SHARE]Monday, April 22, 2019
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.
BROADWAY HEAT: Ain't Too Proud Edition
And then there were four! These are last cast members fromÂ…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:00AM[SHARE]Today we celebrate the opening of two plays this week, and the 11 cast members of All My Sons and Ink who are making their official Broadway debut this week.Congratulations to…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:01AM[SHARE]Friday, April 19, 2019
This was the marquee when I was born. An omen? Yes.
When I see Beetlejuice next month, it will be the 5th different show I've seen at the Winter Garden Theatre. I've been seeing shows on …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:00AM[SHARE]Thursday, April 18, 2019
With the recent announcement of casting the Sharks and Jets for the film re-make of West Side Story, I was inspired to revisit the original Broadway cast recording. I especially love the re-…
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