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 -…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:54AM[SHARE]Friday, December 21, 2018
Every year, the Broadway season is full of stars, fan favorites and hard-working "regulars." It's always great to see what our favorite performers, writers, directors, choreographers and des…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:24AM[SHARE]Thursday, December 20, 2018
2018 Broadway Trends and TraditionsOver the past year it seems that, fueled by and shared on social media, there are some great (and positive) new-ish trendy traditions.First up, some positi…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:24PM[SHARE]Wednesday, December 19, 2018
THE 2018 JKTS AWARDSMedia Categories(10 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 technical a…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:04AM[SHARE]Tuesday, December 18, 2018
THE 2018 JKTS AWARDS(Slightly) Naughty Fun(11 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 07:48AM[SHARE]Monday, December 17, 2018
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: THE CHER SHOW EDITIONLast week's opening round was fierce. As fierce as the icon …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 01:12AM[SHARE]Friday, December 14, 2018
Today's Friday 5 continues our celebration of the Best of 2018 with a look at 5 male performers and 5 female performers whose work this season we feel has been underappreciated. They, o…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:36AM[SHARE]Thursday, December 13, 2018
THE 2018 JKTS AWARDSGood Clean Fun(9 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 technical aspe…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:24AM[SHARE]Wednesday, December 12, 2018
NOTE: We made the decision that 2018 was dark and ugly enough, so this year (at least) we will only celebrate the positive. We will try to be snark-free, and there will be no "worst of." It …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:06AM[SHARE]Tuesday, December 11, 2018
We had the great fortune of visiting many different theaters in 2018. The one we enjoyed the most this year is Broadway's newest (and one of its oldest), The Hudson Theatre. From the outside…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:12AM[SHARE]Monday, December 10, 2018
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: THE CHER SHOW EDITIONHas there ever been a time when Cher wasn't hot? She is the …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:06AM[SHARE]Friday, December 7, 2018
It's the end of the year, and it's time to start looking back at the year that was. First up, our Friday 5 Best Broadway Songs of 2018. These are the numbers that stuck out in one way other …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:36AM[SHARE]Thursday, December 6, 2018
Over the next week, two shows are opening, Network and To Kill a Mockingbird. Today, we celebrate the Broadway debuts from both productions. Scroll down to see all 19! Congratulations t…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:24AM[SHARE]Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Her Broadway career spans over two decades, starting with an ensemble role the original cast of Jekyll and Hyde and all the way up to playing and icon's mother in the just-opened The Ch…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:24AM[SHARE]Tuesday, December 4, 2018
I've been following the career of Gideon Glick for more than a decade, and have had the pleasure of watching him perform several times. He is always in the most interesting projects - whethe…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:42AM[SHARE]Monday, December 3, 2018
The Cher ShowOpening Night: Monday, December 3, 2018Neil Simon TheatreCongratulations to the following cast members who are making their Broadway debuts tonight!Micaela DiamondBabeMichael Gr…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:06AM[SHARE]Friday, November 30, 2018
Why am I always so shocked when December rolls around? The older I get, the faster time goes by. Ah, well. At least I have a lot to look forward to as the holidays approach (and fly by) and …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:06AM[SHARE]Thursday, November 29, 2018
Like many young kids in the early 80's, I played the soundtrack to the movie Xanadu to death, and I knew every lyric, pause and audible breath on the Olivia Newton-John side. And I play…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 01:32AM[SHARE]Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Today our world tour continues to the East, with stops in 7 countries. This week's adventure covers 10 more musicals - some huge hits, (including 2 classics!); others, notorious flops. We'll…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:48AM[SHARE]Tuesday, November 27, 2018
As a teen in the mid-80s, MTV actually showed music videos, and recording artists became even bigger stars. I enjoyed The Go-Go's hits, especially "Our Lips Are Sealed." And I enjoyed Belind…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:36AM[SHARE]Monday, November 26, 2018
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: THE PROM EDITIONThe Prom made news at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, di…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 06:24AM[SHARE]Friday, November 23, 2018
Before you start your first day of Thanksgiving leftovers, you are probably going to do what millions of others will do - Christmas shop! I, like many of you, do most of my shopping online, …
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