Thursday, January 31, 2019
Beautiful - The Carole King Musical recently celebrated its 5th anniversary, and as it turns out, we saw the show 5 years ago this past week. Since then, it's been great to see the original …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:18AM[SHARE]Wednesday, January 30, 2019
With today's entry, we conclude our world tour with the final 10 musicals which all hail from the Western Hemisphere. This batch of classics covers hits, misses, masters of musical theater, …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:12AM[SHARE]Tuesday, January 29, 2019
They say confession is good for the soul. Sharing my struggles with collecting all things Broadway with you has, in fact, been very cathartic. Today, I bring you #MyBroadwayThing for so…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:04AM[SHARE]Monday, January 28, 2019
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: BE MORE CHILL EDITIONIt's been the talk of the internet among the teen theater geek ni…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:54AM[SHARE]Sunday, January 27, 2019
Like I did with Jesus Christ Superstar Live, I'll share my thoughts about RENT Live as they happen. It only seems fitting that a live show gets a live response. Depending on how it goes…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:32AM[SHARE]Friday, January 25, 2019
It's Friday and it's time for some fun! We haven't done a quiz of any kind in years, so today's Friday 5 is remedying that! These 5 questions are all about people and shows of the 2018 - 201…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:24AM[SHARE]Thursday, January 24, 2019
Haven't talked much about the great Stephen Sondheim in awhile, and I've really missed his work. I've seen productions of all but four of his shows; only Saturday Night, The Frogs, Do I Hear…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:12AM[SHARE]Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Today our world tour continues to the Dark Continent and the desert region, with stops in 7 countries. This week's adventure covers 10 more musicals - some are blockbusters, others criticall…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:42AM[SHARE]Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Over the past year, we've been taking note of your requests and suggestions for improving this site, and we are listening. The two biggest requests have been to highlight ensemble members an…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:18AM[SHARE]Monday, January 21, 2019
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: THE CHER SHOW EDITIONTHIS IS IT, CHICKADEES! This week, your votes will name the …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:06AM[SHARE]Friday, January 18, 2019
Next up, we run the gamut from two turn of the century musical sensations to an outright flop from one of the greatest composing teams in Broadway history. And there's one of the …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:24AM[SHARE]Thursday, January 17, 2019
Review of the Saturday, January 12, 2019 matinee performance at the Majestic Theatre in New York City. Starring Ben Crawford, Kaley Ann Voorhees, Jason Forbach, Raquel Suarez Groen, Ca…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:54AM[SHARE]Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Review of the Sunday, January 13, 2019 matinee performance at the Sam S. Shubert Theatre in New York City. Starring Jeff Daniels, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Will Pullen, Gideon Glick, Frederick We…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 09:42AM[SHARE]Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Some people you think will always be with us. Carol Channing was one such person. She just always seemed to be around, attending shows, doing interviews, pitching in with charitable causes. …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 05:42PM[SHARE]Review of the Saturday January 12 evening performance at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City. Starring Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, Micaela Diamond, Jarrod Spector, Emily Skinne…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 04:36PM[SHARE]Monday, January 14, 2019
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: THE CHER SHOW EDITIONWe are SO CLOSE to naming the HOTTEST cast member from The C…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:06AM[SHARE]Friday, January 11, 2019
This week, we start with the biggest hit with the longest run, and end with a high-profile, star-powered flop. Just goes to show that the longest-running show and a disappointing show can bo…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:06AM[SHARE]Thursday, January 10, 2019
As I mourn the loss of Head Over Heels this week, I am reminded of a very similar (and short-lived) show. Music Theatre International describes that show this way: "an anachronisti…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:24AM[SHARE]Wednesday, January 9, 2019
I've long been a fan of Ms. Broadway January 2019. Her songs make me feel good, and her positive attitude toward life inspires me. And her love and respect for the theater takes my admiratio…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:06AM[SHARE]Tuesday, January 8, 2019
This month, we congratulate Taylor Trensch on a job well done as he nears the end of his acclaimed run as the title character in Dear Evan Hansen. We are betting he's pretty tuckered out aft…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:48AM[SHARE]Today, we celebrate 7 new Broadway debuts from the first new show of 2019, Choir Boy.Congratulations to everyone making their dreams come true! Here's to great reviews, a terrific run, and m…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 01:24AM[SHARE]Monday, January 7, 2019
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: THE CHER SHOW EDITIONHappy New Year! A couple weeks ago, your votes selected the …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:18AM[SHARE]Friday, January 4, 2019
Last year, we began a series of the Best Title Songs From Broadway Shows. Over the next few weeks, we'll finish that up. This week, it's all about the mid-80's. There were so many wonderful …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:24AM[SHARE]Thursday, January 3, 2019
When I switched to CDs years ago, and started replacing my favorite albums, I got rid of my turntable along with of most of my record collection. The only vinyl I kept was a small collection…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:32AM[SHARE]Wednesday, January 2, 2019
January 2nd seems like the perfect time to break a New Year's resolution, right? Well, I think I've fallen down another rabbit hole of Broadway collectibles: The Lights of Broadway Trading C…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:36AM[SHARE]Tuesday, January 1, 2019
I read somewhere that, among other things, if you make more than three New Year's resolutions, you are more likely to not achieve any of them. I guess that makes sense. Anyway, I made a list…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:12AM[SHARE]Monday, December 31, 2018
JKTS' 10 FAVORITE BROADWAY SHOWS OF 2018We were fortunate to have seen 20+ shows this year. Here are our 10 favorites, from 10 - 1:10. The Boys in the BandAn excellent production of a histor…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:18AM[SHARE]Friday, December 28, 2018
Our last Friday 5 of 2018 celebrates the 5 Breakthrough Performances by an Actor and the 5 Breakout Performances by an Actress from the last 365 days! These are those performances that we fe…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:06AM[SHARE]Thursday, December 27, 2018
All year long, we celebrate the people of Broadway who influence, create and represent the very best of the art form. Mr. and Mrs. Broadway 2018 are the very definition of the best. This tim…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:04AM[SHARE]Wednesday, December 26, 2018
THE 2018 JKTS AWARDS(Slightly) Naughty Fun(17 Awards)After taking a couple of seasons off, we are super excited to re-start our annual tradition! Up first, our awards for the media and techn…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:42AM[SHARE]Monday, December 24, 2018
Well, unfortunately, we didn't get to as much off-Broadway and regional theater as we usually do this year. BUT what we did see was uniformly excellent. And we are already excited for 2019 -…
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