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, …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:18AM[SHARE]Thursday, November 22, 2018
Every day, the world becomes more and more technology dependent. A lot of good things come from that, but one bad thing (I think) that comes from that is a lack of human to human connection.…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:24AM[SHARE]Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Like the lady who is the subject of the latest bio-musical to hit the stage, the logo for The Cher Show is classy, multi-faceted, colorful and iconic. And like any great Broadway logo, it is…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:32AM[SHARE]Tuesday, November 20, 2018
For me, the biggest surprise of the Pretty Woman: The Musical Original Cast Recording is that I liked it better than the show itself. This, of course, leads me to believe that I'll enjo…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:12AM[SHARE]Monday, November 19, 2018
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: THE PROM EDITIONLast week, The Prom opened to raves (including right here on this…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 06:42AM[SHARE]Friday, November 16, 2018
Review of the Sunday, November 4, 2018 matinee preview performance at the Longacre Theatre in New York City. Starring Brooks Ashmanskas, Beth Leavel, Christopher Sieber, Caitlin Kinnunen, Is…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 01:18AM[SHARE]Thursday, November 15, 2018
The PromOpening Night: Thursday, November 15, 2018Longacre TheatreCongratulations to the following cast members who are making their Broadway debut tonight!Gabi Campos (Swing)Jerusha Cavazos…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:48AM[SHARE]Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Get those theatrical passports ready, theater fans! Our world tour continues throughout Europe, with stops in 12 countries. This week's adventure covers 15 more musicals - some huge hits, ot…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:32AM[SHARE]Tuesday, November 13, 2018
He's made the news worldwide for decades. He's appeared in several Hollywood films. And he's well-know for his temper, though his closest friends know he can be warm, caring and fiercely pro…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:24AM[SHARE]Monday, November 12, 2018
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: THE PROM EDITIONLast week, you voted (A LOT, thank you!) to select your 8 favorit…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:12AM[SHARE]Friday, November 9, 2018
Review of the Saturday, November 3 evening preview performance at the Broadway Theatre in New York City. Starring Christiani Pitts, Eric William Morris and Erik Lochtefeld. Written by Jack T…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 01:06AM[SHARE]Thursday, November 8, 2018
King KongOpening Night: Thursday, November 8, 2018Broadway TheatreCongratulations to the following cast members making their Broadway debuts tonight!Ashley Andrews (Swing)Rhaamell Burke-Miss…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 11:04AM[SHARE]Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Review of the Saturday, November 3, 2018 matinee performance at the John Golden Theatre in New York City. Starring Elaine May, Lucas Hedges, Joan Allen, Michael Cera and David Cromer. Writte…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 01:04AM[SHARE]Tuesday, November 6, 2018
These days it seems a career Broadway star is more an exception than a rule. But there are still a few around. A few that always bring it, and always can be counted upon, no matter the mater…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:32AM[SHARE]Monday, November 5, 2018
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: THE PROM EDITIONWhich of these amazing cast members will you give a "prom-posal" …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:24AM[SHARE]Friday, November 2, 2018
Thanks for making last week's Friday 5 such a big success! (For those of you how asked, YES!, I will be glad to do a title song list prior to 1964.) We left off with 1970. And I put Com…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:04AM[SHARE]Thursday, November 1, 2018
I don't think I could name all of the different productions of Into the Woods I've seen over the years, and I'm positive that I couldn't give you an exact number of times I've seen the …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:06AM[SHARE]Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Today we continue our world tour by crossing the English Channel into France. There, we'll get passport stamps for 12 musicals that cover everything from the Atlantic coast to the Riviera, t…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:04AM[SHARE]Tuesday, October 30, 2018
HAPPY 15TH, WICKED!Last night, NBC aired A Very WICKED Halloween, and I really loved it. It is hard to believe it was fifteen years ago TODAY, that the show opened at the Gershwin Theatre. A…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:06AM[SHARE]Monday, October 29, 2018
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: KING KONG EDITIONTHIS IS IT!!! After weeks of very close voting, you have narrowe…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:54AM[SHARE]Friday, October 26, 2018
Broadway musicals throughout history are known for their eleven o'clock numbers, mid-show ballets and jaw-dropping production numbers. I have my favorites in all categories. But I have speci…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:18AM[SHARE]Thursday, October 25, 2018
Okay, so this isn't too far back for a throwback, but roughly three and a half years ago, a rarity opened on Broadway: an original musical based on an original idea with a completely origina…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:12AM[SHARE]Wednesday, October 24, 2018
"Never meet your heroes, because they're sure to disappoint you." I've heard that many times over the course of my life, and I always took it to heart. Of course, that never really stop…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:42AM[SHARE]Tuesday, October 23, 2018
The Longacre Theatre is certainly colorful these days.Let me say from the outset that I am really looking forward to seeing The Prom in a few weeks. It is topical. It is new and origina…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:42AM[SHARE]Monday, October 22, 2018
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: KING KONG EDITIONThe Men of King KongWe are so close now! And speaking of close, …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:54AM[SHARE]Friday, October 19, 2018
One of the best things about being a Sondheim fan is that there is no lack of material to watch or listen to. It seems almost every major show or Stephen-related event is recorded (though I'…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:36AM[SHARE]Thursday, October 18, 2018
Sometimes when you see a brand new show you can tell it is going to be a success. Other times - rarely - you can just tell a brand new show will be a game-changing phenomenon. When I saw REN…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:42AM[SHARE]Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Over the next three weeks, five new plays are opening, and with four of them come twenty-five Broadway debuts! The cast of the fifth, The Lifespan of a Fact, is made up entirely of veterans.…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:42AM[SHARE]Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Today, we begin a new series, Around the World in 80 Musicals. Over the next several weeks, we will take a brief look at 80 different musicals that take place in different parts of the world…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:54AM[SHARE]Monday, October 15, 2018
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: KING KONG EDITIONA few weeks ago, we started was a super talented cast of 35! Thi…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:54AM[SHARE]Friday, October 12, 2018
There's something special about seeing the original cast of a Broadway show. But seeing replacement casts (and/or individual replacements) can be great, too. In fact, over the years, w…
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