Tuesday, June 23, 2015
As one of my all-time favorite musicals approaches its 1,000th performance later this summer, I thought it was time to celebrate the robbed-of-a-Tony-nomination Lesli Margherita! This …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:48AM[SHARE]Monday, June 22, 2015
With the first new musical of the 2015 - 2016 season beginning previews this week, I thought it would be a great time to look at its logo. Amazing Grace sets sail at the Nederland…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:45AM[SHARE]Friday, June 19, 2015
It isn't just the distance between the Public Theatre and Lincoln Center that tells just how far Tony-winner Ruthie Ann Miles has come in just a couple of years. Before she made her g…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:46PM[SHARE]Thursday, June 18, 2015
I'll bet that if you are reading this blog, you probably had the same immediate thought I did when the U.S. Treasury made their big announcement regarding the $10 bill."Oh my God! What is Li…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 09:34PM[SHARE]Wednesday, June 17, 2015
During my break from writing, I did see every musical and musical revival that opened, but did not review them for the blog. (I saw and reviewed all of the fall musical openings, save …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 09:07PM[SHARE]Tuesday, June 16, 2015
TODAY'S BLOG IS NOT SAFE FOR WORK!25 years after it all started, Broadway Bares has continued to grow, while it remains, sadly, relevant. This year, the sexy show looks ready to d…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 10:37PM[SHARE]Monday, June 15, 2015
I started out with today's blog as just my musings on the Playbill Pride Poster, which I recently added to my collection. I love all of the Playbill posters (and the rest of …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 10:37PM[SHARE]Thursday, June 11, 2015
I can't believe it has been 25 years since the 1990 Tony Awards! Aside from it being a quarter century ago, it represents a milestone for me, too. It was the first time I saw all…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 11:10PM[SHARE]This will be the last blog about the 2015 Tony Awards from me. I hope. Time to close the book on those... But first!TheatreScene image of the week:This is how you make lemonade out of …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:52AM[SHARE]Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Over the years, Broadway has seen several Gershwin "jukebox" musicals. The shows themselves vary in quality (Crazy For You - spectacular, Nice Work If You Can Get It - not so much).&nb…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:00AM[SHARE]Tuesday, June 9, 2015
It is always great to see terrific performers in great show after great show. And I hope it is obvious how much I appreciate the truly amazing folks whose names aren't above the title …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:37AM[SHARE]Monday, June 8, 2015
I figured that this poll was a little more time sensitive than most, so I moved this week's Trendsday Poll to today. (Media Monday will be on Wednesday!)So, I enjoyed The Tony Aw…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:34AM[SHARE]Friday, June 5, 2015
As has become tradition, Mike and I offer our predictions for the winners of the Tony Awards. This year, we streamlined it, naming only who we think will win, not who we hope will in, …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 09:03AM[SHARE]Thursday, June 4, 2015
Boy, you sure are an inquisitive bunch! Hundreds of you took last week's Musical Know-It-All Quiz and I hope you did well! Here are the answers and results - looks like a co…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 09:10AM[SHARE]Wednesday, June 3, 2015
It's the biggest week of the year for Broadway fans, and Sunday is the biggest night! For a lot of shows, how things turn out at the awards show could make or break them. For oth…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:34AM[SHARE]Tuesday, June 2, 2015
The very first winner of the #MissingTonyAward for Best Ensemble of a Musical is the Ensemble of An American in Paris!In the course of just one performance this impressive group sings, acts …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:51AM[SHARE]Monday, June 1, 2015
Review of the Saturday matinee performance on May 30, 2015 at the Belasco Theatre in New York City. Starring Darren Criss, Rebecca Naomi Jones and Tits of Clay as The Angry Inch. …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:41AM[SHARE]Sunday, May 31, 2015
Marla Schaffel and James BarbourJane Eyre, based in the novel of the same name, was the third of the four nominees for Best Musical 15 years ago that I've talked about. What really set…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:14PM[SHARE]Thursday, May 28, 2015
Wonder Woman poses with hers!Last week, the Trendsday Poll asked you to tell what you do with your Playbill before, during and after the show. Here's what 207 of you told us:BEFOR…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:52AM[SHARE]Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Holler If Ya Hear Me was the first musical of the 2014 - 2015 seasonWith the great news about the season just ended - record attendance, record grosses - I thought it would be fun to see wha…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:16AM[SHARE]Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Every once in awhile, the Tony Awards nominating committee gets it right. This year, they really did when they nominated everyone in the principal cast of the already award-winning Fun…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 09:15AM[SHARE]Friday, May 22, 2015
This week, I'll continue my look back at the Best Musical Tony nominees from 15 seasons ago. Just as with The Full Monty last week, this week's show was full of established …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:22AM[SHARE]Thursday, May 21, 2015
Ladies, first! You know you are Something Special! when (theater) royalty pays a visit, likes the show, and poses with the cast afterwards. That's exactly what happened when Dame…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:32AM[SHARE]Wednesday, May 20, 2015
You get one at every Broadway show, most off-Broadway shows and many national theaters. I'm talking about the Playbill magazine the usher hands you before you head off to your seat, fu…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:30AM[SHARE]Tuesday, May 19, 2015
The very first winner of the #MissingTonyAward for Best Ensemble of a play is the Cast of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time!Though he's the lead, Alex Sharp (and the equally …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:00AM[SHARE]Monday, May 18, 2015
Mike and I are sharply divided on one thing about Something Rotten!: the show logo. I LOVE IT! Mike, not so much. I love the smooshed tomato. I love the very detailed carto…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:00AM[SHARE]Friday, May 15, 2015
There are a lot of similarities between the 2000 - 2001 Broadway season and the one just ended. There are similar performers and creative types aplenty. And it's fun to look back…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 10:00PM[SHARE]Thursday, May 14, 2015
With a slight lull in Tony mania this week, the TheatreScene was more about future shows and friends of this blog getting some high profile press. But first, a little Tony business:Don…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:00AM[SHARE]Wednesday, May 13, 2015
You voted for the Tony Award you think should be given on June 8th. Then you made your nominations. Below are your Top 5 nominees for Best Ensemble of a Play and Best Ensemble of…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:54AM[SHARE]Tuesday, May 12, 2015
They are the ultimate Broadway backup band. They've been the guys behind 5 Hedwigs and 2 Yitzhaks. They are The Angry Inch!Left: Skszp aka Justin Craig (Music Director, Guitar, K…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:13AM[SHARE]Monday, May 11, 2015
Installing a new marquee at Studio 54The 2015 - 2016 season is already underway, with An Act of God already in previews, and the first new musicals starting up in June and July (Amazing Grac…
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