Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Review of the Sunday matinee on September 30, 2018 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City. Starring Katrina Lenk, Sasson Gabay, Ari'el Stachel, Ahmad Maksoud, John Cariani, George A…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:32AM[SHARE]Monday, October 1, 2018
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: KING KONG EDITIONSo far, you've crowned THREE winners in the BROADWAY HEAT competition for …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:12AM[SHARE]Friday, September 28, 2018
Seems like we are always talking about scores we love. And that we are always blaming the book for a show's shortcomings. I'm generalizing, of course. But the passing yesterday of Joe Master…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 11:06PM[SHARE]We talk so much these days about shows based on films. Rarely, it seems, much is discussed about shows that come from books. Some of the greatest musicals of all time are based on novels and…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:48AM[SHARE]Thursday, September 27, 2018
The NapOpening Night: Thursday, September 27, 2018Samuel J. Friedman TheatreCongratulations to the following cast members making their Broadway debut tonight!Alexandra Billings(Waxy Bush)&nb…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:42AM[SHARE]Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Late last week, Playbill ran THIS article about 9 plays and musicals that used actors as an onstage band. For some reason, they drew the line at nine! And in doing so,…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:36AM[SHARE]Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Bernhardt/HamletOpening Night: Tuesday, September 25, 2018American Airlines TheatreCongratulations to the following cast members making their Broadway debut tonight!Matthew Amendt(Understudy…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:32AM[SHARE]Monday, September 24, 2018
Review of the Sunday, September 23, 2018 matinee performance at the Max at Signature Theater in Arlington, Virginia. Starring Natascia Diaz, Claybourne Elder, Steffanie Leigh, John Leslie Wo…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:36AM[SHARE]Friday, September 21, 2018
Previously, on The Friday 5...Mike and I shared the 5 shows we saw that we were glad we saw, but once was enough. And we shared those shows we wished for a refund after seeing them…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:12AM[SHARE]Thursday, September 20, 2018
So I was cleaning my bookcases the other day, and I pulled out a large 3-ring binder from the oft-forgotten bottom shelf. Inside were pages and pages of Broadway memories. The back pages inc…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:06AM[SHARE]Wednesday, September 19, 2018
I must be finding it therapeutic to share my obsession with all things Playbill with you, loyal reader. Today's #MyBroadwayThing is all about Playbill binders. I have two kinds, both of…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:54AM[SHARE]Tuesday, September 18, 2018
The Waverly Gallery is a play I'm looking forward to this season, mainly because Kenneth Lonergan is a writer I've gained quite an appreciation for, as well as the all-star cast. I admit tha…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:04AM[SHARE]Monday, September 17, 2018
THIS IS IT! THE CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND!THE BROADWAY HEAT: PRETTY WOMAN EDITION!HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.After several weeks, and t…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:54AM[SHARE]Friday, September 14, 2018
Like so many of you, I am completely devastated by the passing of Marin Mazzie. It just seems to impossible to believe.My history of enjoying the power, grace and beauty of her spirit and es…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:48AM[SHARE]Thursday, September 13, 2018
Next up on our weekly trip down memory lane is a look back at the Original Broadway Cast Recording of the 6-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 1990, City of Angels. Proof that if a show…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:06AM[SHARE]Wednesday, September 12, 2018
I'm pretty sure I've shared with you that I was not particularly fond of Passion the first time I saw it. But as a life-long fan of Sondheim, I knew I could never fairly judge a piece o…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:54AM[SHARE]Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Over the past weeks, I began to celebrate the start of my 36th year of going to Broadway shows, by looking at the theaters where I've seen multiple distinct productions. Miss the first part?…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:36AM[SHARE]Monday, September 10, 2018
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.As summer ends, it's fitting that the last of the three musicals of this early season is nearing the end o…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:24AM[SHARE]Friday, September 7, 2018
With summer unofficially over, it's time to head back to school - even in the theater world! Here are 5 of my favorite shows that take place entirely or partially in the classroom.THE FRIDAY…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:42AM[SHARE]Thursday, September 6, 2018
Music has Madonna and Cher. The 70's had Charo. Broadway has Orfeh. When your show needs a strong, confident woman, she's the go-to. When your show needs someone who can belt with an aching,…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:36AM[SHARE]Wednesday, September 5, 2018
One of my favorite moments in Head Over Heels is when Andrew Durand's Musidorus announces that he's not ready/willing to give up his feminine side after spending much of the show in drag. He…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:33AM[SHARE]Tuesday, September 4, 2018
HOT: (adj) on Broadway: fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.It's Pretty Woman: The Musical time! This week, we are going to narrow it down to The Final 4!&…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:24AM[SHARE]Monday, September 3, 2018
Today's Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer. Instead of being sad that the summer season is over, I'm choosing to be optimistic about the coming fall. But first, let's have quick review …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:04AM[SHARE]Saturday, September 1, 2018
Most of the younger generation of theater fans will likely remember the late Carole Shelley as the villainous original Madame Morrible in Wicked. But her career spanned decades, so depe…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 10:04PM[SHARE]Friday, August 31, 2018
With the passing this week of Neil Simon, I thought I'd share my five favorite memories/shows by the prolific playwright. It was difficult to narrow it down to just five; I was a big fan. I …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:33AM[SHARE]Thursday, August 30, 2018
I knew when I was going through my Playbill collection looking for a new #TBT subject, I had to include this one!Blood Brothers is one of my all-time favorite shows. I saw it an em…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:36AM[SHARE]Wednesday, August 29, 2018
What ingredients made Waitress a hit?If we could define the perfect formula for guaranteeing that a musical will be a smash hit, we'd all be very wealthy, wouldn't we theater fans? I su…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:42AM[SHARE]Tuesday, August 28, 2018
As we continue to celebrate the start of my 36th year of going to Broadway shows, let's take a look at more of the theaters where I've seen multiple distinct productions. Miss the first part…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:33AM[SHARE]Monday, August 27, 2018
(POLL STARTS AFTER THE DIRECTIONS.)HOT on Broadway (adj.): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.Last week, we announced the winner of BROADWAY HEAT: Gettin'…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:33AM[SHARE]Sunday, August 26, 2018
Earlier this summer, as we waited to get in to Angels in America, Mike and I got to talking about Neil Simon, and his impact on American Theatre. His impact on comedy will be felt for genera…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 04:12PM[SHARE]Friday, August 24, 2018
A couple of weeks ago, The Friday 5 was all about five "One-and-Done" shows. Those that we were glad we saw, but once was enough. This week, Mike and I share with you five shows that were so…
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