Monday, September 3, 2018
Today's Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer. Instead of being sad that the summer season is over, I'm choosing to be optimistic about the coming fall. But first, let's have quick review …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:04AM[SHARE]Saturday, September 1, 2018
Most of the younger generation of theater fans will likely remember the late Carole Shelley as the villainous original Madame Morrible in Wicked. But her career spanned decades, so depe…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 10:04PM[SHARE]Friday, August 31, 2018
With the passing this week of Neil Simon, I thought I'd share my five favorite memories/shows by the prolific playwright. It was difficult to narrow it down to just five; I was a big fan. I …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:33AM[SHARE]Thursday, August 30, 2018
I knew when I was going through my Playbill collection looking for a new #TBT subject, I had to include this one!Blood Brothers is one of my all-time favorite shows. I saw it an em…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:36AM[SHARE]Wednesday, August 29, 2018
What ingredients made Waitress a hit?If we could define the perfect formula for guaranteeing that a musical will be a smash hit, we'd all be very wealthy, wouldn't we theater fans? I su…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:42AM[SHARE]Tuesday, August 28, 2018
As we continue to celebrate the start of my 36th year of going to Broadway shows, let's take a look at more of the theaters where I've seen multiple distinct productions. Miss the first part…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:33AM[SHARE]Monday, August 27, 2018
(POLL STARTS AFTER THE DIRECTIONS.)HOT on Broadway (adj.): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.Last week, we announced the winner of BROADWAY HEAT: Gettin'…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:33AM[SHARE]Sunday, August 26, 2018
Earlier this summer, as we waited to get in to Angels in America, Mike and I got to talking about Neil Simon, and his impact on American Theatre. His impact on comedy will be felt for genera…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 04:12PM[SHARE]Friday, August 24, 2018
A couple of weeks ago, The Friday 5 was all about five "One-and-Done" shows. Those that we were glad we saw, but once was enough. This week, Mike and I share with you five shows that were so…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:36AM[SHARE]Thursday, August 23, 2018
Going through my CD collection last week, I came across one I haven't played in years - The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. In the mid-80's …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:36AM[SHARE]Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Next in an occasional series, the year is 2013. There are musical revivals I love - The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Pippin, Cinderella, - a couple I really didn't care for hate&n…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:24AM[SHARE]Tuesday, August 21, 2018
I'm pretty sure that if you take the time to read theater blogs, you love going to the theater. And you probably keep track of which shows you've seen. Maybe you keep all of your tickets, or…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:36AM[SHARE]Monday, August 20, 2018
HOT: (adj) on Broadway: fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.THIS IS IT! THE BATTLE OF THE BAND MATES IS HERE!At last! We started out with 20 cast members, and now we…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:36AM[SHARE]Friday, August 17, 2018
Review of the evening performance on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City. Starring Samantha Barks, Andy Karl, Orfeh, Eric Anderson, Jason Danieley and Ezra K…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:06AM[SHARE]Thursday, August 16, 2018
Pretty Woman: The MusicalOpening Night: Thursday, August 16, 2018Nederlander TheatreCongratulations to the following cast members making their Broadway debut tonight!SAMANTHA BARKS(Vivian Wa…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:36AM[SHARE]Wednesday, August 15, 2018
If you read my blog with any frequency, you know that I have my Broadway "things." I'm pretty sure many of you do, too. And as many of you know, I have a particular affinity for anything Pla…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:24AM[SHARE]Tuesday, August 14, 2018
HOT: (adj) on Broadway: fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.It's Gettin' the Band Back Together time! They opened last night, but we still have a little wo…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:24AM[SHARE]Monday, August 13, 2018
Gettin' the Band Back TogetherOpening Night: Monday, August 13, 2018Belasco TheatreCongratulations to the following cast members making their Broadway debut tonight!BECCA KOTTE(TAWNEY TRUEBO…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:18AM[SHARE]Friday, August 10, 2018
As we traveled into the city for our latest theater weekend, Mike and I got to chatting about all the shows we've seen over the years, and boy, have we been fortunate. We've seen some great …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:32AM[SHARE]Thursday, August 9, 2018
Since the late 80's, she's been a fixture on the theater scene: on Broadway, off-Broadway, national tours and regional theater. She's created roles, and she's been a high profile replacement…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:12AM[SHARE]Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Review of the matinee performance on Sunday, August 6, 2018 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City. Starring Andrew Durand, Taylor Iman Jones, Jeremy Kushnier, Bonnie Milligan, Peppermint, T…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:12AM[SHARE]Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Review of the matinee performance on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the Booth Theatre in New York City. Starring Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, Andrew Rannells, Charlie Carver, Robin …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:12AM[SHARE]Monday, August 6, 2018
HOT: (adj) on Broadway: fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.It's Gettin' the Band Back Together time! This week, we are going to narrow it down to The Fina…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:12AM[SHARE]Friday, August 3, 2018
Broadway history is full of great writing teams - Rodgers and Hart, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Menken and Ashman, Pasek and Paul - all great, all with seminal works. But there is one pair whos…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:42AM[SHARE]Thursday, August 2, 2018
Jelani Alladin may have only one Broadway credit to his name so far, but I'm confident he's going to be a fixture (unless TV and the movies steal him away). He's already garnering crit…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:36AM[SHARE]Wednesday, August 1, 2018
How could I leave these guys out? Their hit revival closes on Sunday, August 11, 2018.Congratulations on a great Broadway debut, a great, profitable run!The Boys in the BandOpening Night: Th…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:24AM[SHARE]Tuesday, July 31, 2018
HOT: (adj) on Broadway: fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.Last week, we announced the winner of BROADWAY HEAT: Head Over Heels (HERE). All than…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:24AM[SHARE]Monday, July 30, 2018
Review of the Saturday matinee preview performance on July 14, 2018 at The Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston, MA. Starring Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit, Danny Burstein, Sahr Ngaujah, Tam Mutu, …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:36AM[SHARE]Friday, July 27, 2018
Part of the excitement of seeing a Broadway show for me happens before they even scan my ticket. And with bag checks now, I have even more time to savor this moment. I'm talking, of course, …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:12AM[SHARE]Thursday, July 26, 2018
Head Over HeelsOpening Night: Thursday, July 26, 2018The Hudson TheatreCongratulations to the following cast members making their Broadway debut tonight!Left: Brian Flores (Standby)Right:&nb…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:12AM[SHARE]Wednesday, July 25, 2018
I can't remember a summer with so many Broadway openings like there are this year. Two plays and three musicals. Three new musicals! That's almost half of the new musicals of the e…
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