Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Review of the Saturday, January 14 matinee performance at the St. James Theatre in New York City, NY. Starring Harry Connick, Jr., David Turner and Jessie Mueller, with Drew Gehling, S…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 05:01PM[SHARE]Monday, January 16, 2012
Review of the Saturday, January 14 evening performance at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City, NY. An American Repertory Theatre production. Starring Audra McDonald,…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 04:48PM[SHARE]Sunday, January 15, 2012
Ms. Broadway January 2012Nikki Renee DanielsWHY SHE'S MS. BROADWAY: With several Broadway and regional credits on her resume, she's been entertaining audiences for several years in a w…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 03:35PM[SHARE]Saturday, January 14, 2012
The film's promoThere really is no reason why the musical version of Kinky Boots should be on my radar. Do we really need another musical based on a marginally successful film? I…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:01PM[SHARE]Friday, January 13, 2012
The best revival of the season (thus far), definitely the best revival of 2011, and one of the best revivals I have ever seen - ever - Follies, is about to become Broadway history. Iro…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:01PM[SHARE]Thursday, January 12, 2012
People ask me all the time, "Which Broadway website do like the most?" Generally, I answer, "Playbill.com." But more and more, lately I've come to appreciate Broadway.com. …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:01PM[SHARE]Wednesday, January 11, 2012
BE SURE TO VOTE IN THIS MONTH'S POLL (TO YOUR LEFT)!The Broadway Box Office Top Ten for the 32nd week of the 2011 - 2012 season (January 2 - 8; 31 productions):1. The Book of …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:01PM[SHARE]Tuesday, January 10, 2012
BE SURE TO VOTE IN THIS MONTH'S POLL (TO YOUR LEFT)!Are YOU a fan of a certain show? Want to share yolur story? Contact me at jkstheatrescene@yahoo.com and we can set up an "e-in…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:01PM[SHARE]Monday, January 9, 2012
Here is the second in a series of "updates" about past Broadway Boys.It must be cold outside somewhere. I mean, it is January in the Northern Hemisphere. And I live in Vermont. &…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:01PM[SHARE]Sunday, January 8, 2012
NEW POLL! NEW LOOK! POLL IS ON YOUR LEFT! VOTE TODAY!BEST BROADWAY RUMOR OF THE NEW YEAR!Boy, do I hope this one is true! According to AM NY, rumor has it that the Ro…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:01PM[SHARE]Saturday, January 7, 2012
I know I am WAY behind on my Broadway CD collection - I don't even have the OBCR of The Book of Mormon! And here I am giving you my two cents worth on a CD AFTER the big departure of i…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:00PM[SHARE]Friday, January 6, 2012
The Broadway Box Office Top Ten for the 30th week of the 2011 - 2012 season (December 19 - 25; 34 productions):#9 - Other Desert Cities1. Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway (…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:01PM[SHARE]Thursday, January 5, 2012
Here is the first in what I hope will be a regular feature here on TheatreScene. Theatre fans are among the most passionate in the whole world. Once we latch on to a show, we don…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:01PM[SHARE]Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Just yesterday, I blogged about the bittersweet nature of shows coming and going. And just today, I got a healthy dose of the bitter and the sweet. First, the sweet:RENT - Good b…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:01PM[SHARE]Tuesday, January 3, 2012
As usual, the post-holiday/winter clean out of Broadway is fully underway, as I blogged a few days ago. In the few days since I blogged on the topic there has been much press on the to…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:00PM[SHARE]Monday, January 2, 2012
As I have often lamented, NOT living in New York has many disadvantages for theater fans. One night only things and events not planned months in advance are generally out of reach. &nb…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:00PM[SHARE]Sunday, January 1, 2012
Mr. Broadway January 2012David KorinsWHY HE'S MR. BROADWAY: Sometimes the hottest guys on Broadway aren't up on the stage, but are content to do their work behind the scenes. Such is t…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:02PM[SHARE]Saturday, December 31, 2011
WHY THEY ARE MR. AND MRS. BROADWAY OF THE YEAR: This year the people of the Broadway year represent the most important people in theatre. Without them, they shows they represent …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:00PM[SHARE]Friday, December 30, 2011
To see the Non-Performance Winners: 2011 JK's TheatreScene Awards, Part 1, click HERE.The other day, I named 37 winners in 39 categories covering non-performance achievement on Br…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:00PM[SHARE]Thursday, December 29, 2011
What a year of theatre it has been! And how fun it has been to share it with you. I've had the great opportunity to travel around the East Coast to see some great shows in some o…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:01PM[SHARE]Wednesday, December 28, 2011
The following 12 theatre artists had, in my opinion, a break out year in 2011. Sure, they've had careers before this year - it is nearly impossible to make it in the theatre THAT big y…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:01PM[SHARE]Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Over the final weeks of the year, I've been blogging about the Year in Theatre. In the days to come, I'll blog about my favorite shows, actors and actresses for the year, as well as th…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:01PM[SHARE]Monday, December 26, 2011
The truth is that this year's best production number isn't a production number in the traditional sense. Really, it is the technical marvel that is all of the flight/fight sequences th…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 03:01PM[SHARE]Sunday, December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas to the Best Theatre Fans in the World!May your holiday be everything you dreamed and may the season find you and your family happy and healthy!Here's some Broadway Chris…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 09:00AM[SHARE]Saturday, December 24, 2011
Last year at this time, some 16 productions were scheduled to close just after the holidays and into the new year. While there isn't quite the same bloodbath this year, there are still…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:17PM[SHARE]Friday, December 23, 2011
Those of you who follow this blog regularly know that my constant companion for theatre trips to New York City is Mike. He has occasionally "guest blogged" here, mostly about his favor…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:40PM[SHARE]Thursday, December 22, 2011
Just as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ in a few days comes the announcement of the cast of the 2012 Broadway revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, a musical that celebrates h…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:01PM[SHARE]Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Oprah has her list, and I have mine. Over the past year, I've really come to enjoy these 5 theatre-related things A LOT! Here they are in no particular order.Times Squa…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:00PM[SHARE]Tuesday, December 20, 2011
The Broadway Box Office Top Ten for the 29th week of the 2011 - 2012 season (December 12 - 18; 35 productions):#5: Wicked1. Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway (Concert) Broad…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:01PM[SHARE]Monday, December 19, 2011
As the year draws to a close, it is once again time to take a look back at the best (and occasionally the worst) in theatre in 2011. First up: the best songs of the year. T…
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