All stories by JK on BroadwayStars

Friday, January 16, 2026

Broadway Games: Jukebox Songs, Jukebox Shows by JK

 For some, jukebox musicals are the bane of theater existence, for others, they are just fun diversions, a sort of musical comfort food. I prefer original scores in my new mew musicals, b…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:12AM[SHARE]
Thursday, January 15, 2026

From Where We Sat: Imperial Theatre by JK

Today, we have the next in our series of seating articles based on many of your emails requests and questions, namely "how were your seats?" Sure, I'm aware of another website that provides …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:06AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

REVIEW: Chess by JK

Review of the Saturday, January 10, 2026 matinee performance at the Imperial Theatre in New York City. Starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, Hannah Cruz, Bryce Pinkham, Br…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:54AM[SHARE]
Monday, January 12, 2026

REVIEW: Chess by JK

Review of the Saturday, January 10, 2026 matinee performance at the Imperial Theatre in New York City. Starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, Hannah Cruz, Bryce Pinkham, Br…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:48AM[SHARE]
Friday, January 2, 2026

Broadway Games: On Broadway 2026 (So Far...) by JK

Happy New Year, Broadway fans! As of January 1, 2026, there are 15 shows scheduled to open in the remainder of the 2025-2026 season. How much do you know about these shows? That's what today…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, December 31, 2025

2025 in Review: Our Favorite Productions by JK

We were fortunate to have seen 17 different productions in 2025: 14 on Broadway and 3 off-Broadway. These are the shows we considered in all categories this year: Bat Boy: The Musical. Bu…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:36AM[SHARE]
Monday, December 29, 2025

2025 in Review: Our Favorite Performances by JK

We were fortunate to have seen 17 different productions in 2025: 14 on Broadway and 3 off-Broadway. These are the shows we considered in all categories this year: Bat Boy: The Musical. Bu…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AM[SHARE]
Friday, December 26, 2025

Broadway Games: Double Trouble in 2025 by JK

Overall, 2025 was a busy year on the stage. For some actors, it was really a busy year. Several actors appeared in two different productions this year nearly over. Broadway Games: Double T…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:24AM[SHARE]
Monday, December 22, 2025

2025 in Review: The Movers and Moments of the Year by JK

We were fortunate to have seen 17 different productions in 2025: 14 on Broadway and 3 off-Broadway. These are the shows we considered in all categories this year: Bat Boy: The Musical. Bu…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:24AM[SHARE]
Friday, December 19, 2025

2025 in Review: Our Favorite Design Elements by JK

We were fortunate to have seen 17 different productions in 2025: 14 on Broadway and 3 off-Broadway. These are the shows we considered in all categories this year: Bat Boy: The Musical, Bu…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, December 17, 2025

2025 in Review: Our Favorite Writing and Direction by JK

We were fortunate to have seen 17 different productions in 2025: 14 on Broadway and 3 off-Broadway. These are the shows we considered in all categories this year: Bat Boy: The Musical. Buena…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:12AM[SHARE]
Monday, December 15, 2025

Broadway Quiz: Diva Digs by JK

We love our Leading Ladies, don't we? We know their famous roles. We know their signature songs. We know their awards. But do we know where they had their biggest Broadway moments? Broadway…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM[SHARE]
Friday, December 12, 2025

Broadway Games: The Shows of Sherie Rene Scott by JK

Who knew that being a stand-by could make you the talk of the season? Well, that's exactly what has happened to Sherie Rene Scott, Kristin Chenoweth's stand-by in the ill-fated The Queen of …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:18AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

From Where We Sat: The St. James Theatre by JK

Today, we have the next in our series of seating articles based on many of your emails requests and questions, namely "how were your seats?" Sure, I'm aware of another website that provides …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:18AM[SHARE]
Monday, December 8, 2025

Holiday Gifts For Theater Fans! by JK

Happy holidays friends, readers and theater lovers! No matter how you celebrate, we wish you and yours the very best of the season and the new year!  Are you still on the hunt for the pe…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:31AM[SHARE]
Friday, December 5, 2025

REVIEW: The Queen of Versailles by JK

Review of the Wednesday, December 3, 2025 matinee performance at the St. James Theatre in New York City. Starring Sherie Rene Scott, F. Murray Abraham, Melody Butiu, Stephen DeRosa, Greg Hil…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:24AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Broadway Quiz: The 24 Best Musicals of the First 25 Years of the 21st Century by JK

As 2025 draws to a close, so does the first quarter of the 21st century. There have been 24 Tony Award-winning Best Musicals (thank you, pandemic) in that time, and that's what today's quiz …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:12AM[SHARE]
Monday, December 1, 2025

Looking Forward to Winter: December 2025 - February 2026 by JK

It is hard to believe we are once again in the winter months. Whoever said time goes by faster with each year you grow older said a mouthful!  As has been tradition over the years, befor…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:24AM[SHARE]
Friday, November 28, 2025

Friday 5: Two-Handers We Loved, Appreciated or Hated by JK

The opening this week of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) got me to thinking about other shows with just two characters. Some are legendary, others not so much. Some we apprec…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:31AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, November 26, 2025

3-peats: Score Edition: Wicked by JK

Recently, we started a series of Broadway 3-peats, celebrating artists who we think had three great successes in a row. We will be continuing that series, but today we are starting a similar…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:24AM[SHARE]
Monday, November 24, 2025

From Where We Sat: The Longacre Theatre by JK

Today, we have the next in our series of seating articles based on many of your emails requests and questions, namely "how were your seats?" Sure, I'm aware of another website that provides …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AM[SHARE]
Friday, November 21, 2025

REVIEW: Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) by JK

Review of the Sunday, November 9, 2025 evening preview performance at the Longacre Theatre in New York City. Starring Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts. Book, music and lyrics by Jim Barne and …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 12:48AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, November 19, 2025

From Where We Sat: New York City Center - Main Stage by JK

Today, we have the next in our series of seating articles based on many of your emails requests and questions, namely "how were your seats?" Sure, I'm aware of another website that provides …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM[SHARE]
Monday, November 17, 2025

Review: Bat Boy: The Musical by JK

Review of the Sunday, November 9, 2025 matinee performance at New York City Center in New York City. Starring Taylor Trensch, Kerry Butler, Gabi Carrubba, Andrew Durand, Mary Faber, Alan H. …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:48AM[SHARE]
Friday, November 14, 2025

REVIEW: Bat Boy: The Musical by JK

Review of the Sunday, November 9, 2025 matinee performance at New York City Center in New York City. Starring Taylor Trensch, Kerry Butler, Gabi Carrubba, Andrew Durand, Mary Faber, Alan H. …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:24AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, November 11, 2025

REVIEW: Bat Boy: The Musical by JK

Review of the Sunday, November 9, 2025 matinee performance at New York City Center in New York City. Starring Taylor Trensch, Kerry Butler, Gabi Carrubba, Andrew Durand, Mary Faber, Alan H. …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:02AM[SHARE]
Monday, November 3, 2025

Broadway Pop Quiz: 2025 Debuts by JK

Every Broadway season features exciting Broadway debuts - exciting for the actors who are reaching a pinnacle in their careers, and exciting for audiences who are getting to see history in t…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:36AM[SHARE]
Monday, October 27, 2025

At This Theatre: The Hudson by JK

At This Theatre: The Hudson When it re-opened in 2017, The Hudson Theatre became one of Broadway's newest old theaters, having been brought back into legitimate service with the starry rev…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Broadway Games: Stars Today...and Yesterday by JK

There are a lot of Broadway stars making their return this season, and we are all the better for it! Do you remember the roles that got them started? Broadway Games: Stars of Today...and Ye…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:12AM[SHARE]
Monday, October 20, 2025

From Where We Sat: The Vivian Beaumont by JK

Today, we have the next in our series of seating articles based on many of your emails requests and questions, namely "how were your seats?" Sure, I'm aware of another website that provides …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM[SHARE]
Friday, October 17, 2025

REVIEW: Ragtime by JK

Review of the Sunday, September 28, 2025 matinee performance at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City. Starring Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, Colin …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 01:18AM[SHARE]

All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off