Friday, February 23, 2018
In honor of Disney's Frozen, which began previews this week over at the St. James, this week's Friday 5 is all about my 5 favorite Disney stage shows.I've seen 10 Disney Theatricals producti…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:30AM[SHARE]Wednesday, February 21, 2018
The 2018 Winter Olympics are winding down this week, but the Broadway Olympics are just getting started! So far you've awarded medals to cast members from Prince of Broadway, The Band's Visi…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:30AM[SHARE]Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Another element of my blog that I'm happy to relaunch is my series that looks at different show logos. Longtime readers know that I love the art of Broadway logos nearly as much as I l…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 09:00AM[SHARE]Monday, February 19, 2018
Review of the Sunday, February 18 matinee performance at the Eisenhower Theatre at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Starring Raul Esparza, Ramin Karimlo…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 09:43AM[SHARE]Friday, February 16, 2018
It's Friday, and it's time for the 5 things I'm thinking about going into the weekend!I'm seeing 11 shows between now and the first week of May (Chess on Sunday)! Over the last couple o…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:30AM[SHARE]Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Last week, we began our 2017-2018 Broadway Playlist, by selecting ONE song from the score to The Band's Visit to put on the final list. Nearly 200 of you voted - thanks! - and I was str…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:30AM[SHARE]Tuesday, February 13, 2018
POSE!Over 35 years (gulp!) of theater-going, I've developed my own tastes and set of standards when it comes to what I like, love and hate in shows. I've learned that my tastes sometimes jib…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:30AM[SHARE]Monday, February 12, 2018
Jan Maxwell: November 20, 1956 - February 11, 2018I, like many of you, was stunned and saddened to learn of Jan Maxwell's passing yesterday. I had the honor of seeing her perform in tw…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:00AM[SHARE]Friday, February 9, 2018
This week, I thought I'd talk about the five (+ one honorable mention!) theatrical elements I'm most looking forward to this winter/spring of play-going. And just like with the acting …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:30AM[SHARE]Thursday, February 8, 2018
"'Our Journey has only just begun.' - Albus Potter, Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildSo said the quote on the graphic that came up when my ticket purchase was complete yesterday. Much like r…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:00AM[SHARE]Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Got an email from a reader shortly after I posted yesterday's #MyBroadwayThing, extolling the virtues of creating playlists digitally instead of gathering hundreds of CDs. I ALWAYS appreciat…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:00AM[SHARE]Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Last week, I alluded to this week's #MyBroadwayThing. Just like I can't bear to think about NOT having an actual ticket for a show, I'm struggling with the inevitable demise of Origina…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:30AM[SHARE]Monday, February 5, 2018
Long time readers may remember that Gavin Creel was the very first Broadway Boy of the Year, way back in 2009! A lot has happened in the last 9 years - not the least of which is a …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:00AM[SHARE]Friday, February 2, 2018
Each Friday, I'll share a list of 5 Broadway related people, places or things that are on my mind. (And please feel free to send me ideas - or your own Friday 5!)Between February and May, I …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:30AM[SHARE]Thursday, February 1, 2018
I haven't always loved every show I've seen her in, but I can say unequivocally that I have loved every one of Kate Baldwin's performances I've had the privilege of witnessing (her las…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:30AM[SHARE]Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Last week, you awarded the gold, silver and bronze to the exciting cast of Once On This Island, and this week you'll venture under the sea to Bikini Bottom and the world of SpongeBob SquareP…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:30AM[SHARE]Monday, January 29, 2018
Last week, I shared my first "Broadway Thing," a specific thing about Broadway that I get a big kick out of. Love those artful photographs! This week, I'll share #MyBroadwayThing…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:30AM[SHARE]Friday, January 26, 2018
They may have celebrated the event on Wednesday, but today is the actual anniversary. No matter when they did, and no matter what you think of the show (I, myself, am not a phan) it's …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 09:00AM[SHARE]Wednesday, January 24, 2018
<<<<< DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR THE GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE IN THE BROADWAY OLYMPICS: TEAM ONCE ON THIS ISLAND!!So, if you are reading this, you no doubt have more than a pas…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:09PM[SHARE]Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Well, we are already up to week 3 of The Broadway Olympics, and this time around, you are selecting your favorite stars of the critically-acclaimed revival of Once On This Island! The cast i…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 09:00AM[SHARE]Monday, January 22, 2018
If January 14th was a bittersweet (and for some, apparently, "devastating") time on Broadway, the week following was one welcoming and downright celebration!Over at the Brooks Atkinson, Sara…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:30AM[SHARE]Tuesday, January 16, 2018
New week, new round! Thank you to all of you who voted last week in the Team The Band's Visit round. And thank you for your questions and suggestions.Answers to FAQ's:N…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 10:57PM[SHARE]Sunday, January 14, 2018
The Wonka factory is out of candyToday, January 14, 2018, is a milestone day on Broadway. There were many goodbyes to be shared. Two shows are closing, the revival of Miss Saigon…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:43PM[SHARE]Wednesday, January 10, 2018
<<<<< Don't forget to vote for The Broadway Olympics! Click the rings and vote now!"It's the little things you do together," says Sondheim in Company. Even on Broadway, …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 06:17PM[SHARE]Tuesday, January 9, 2018
So, I'm at a distinct disadvantage in reviewing the Original Cast Recording of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical. (Masterworks Broadway) I haven't seen the show yet, and I've never…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 10:00AM[SHARE]Sunday, January 7, 2018
This year, in honor of the Winter Games in Pyeong Chang, South Korea, I thought it would be fun to have our own version of the Olympics for each musical of the 2017-2018 season.Here's how it…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 11:15AM[SHARE]Friday, January 5, 2018
I think it is awesome that you voted for Broadway's biggest new kid on the block as the very first Mr. Broadway of 2018. And he's not only making his Main Stem debut, but he's doing it…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:05PM[SHARE]Thursday, January 4, 2018
After tabulating the votes from this site and on Twitter, I'm very pleased to announce that you chose Tony-nominated actress, Jenn Colella as 2018's very first Ms. Broadway!I've been a …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:05PM[SHARE]Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Yesterday, I talked about the shows I was looking forward to that are already established. Today, I'll go over the new shows I'm definitely getting to. And I'll end with a short list of not …
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 10:00AM[SHARE]Tuesday, January 2, 2018
With 2018 now underway, it's time to start thinking about what I want to see in the second half of the current season. As it stands, I already have plans (*) to see as many shows in the next…
SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 10:00AM[SHARE]Monday, January 1, 2018
While I was away from theater blogging over the past couple of years, life took me in a slightly different direction. Still, my love for live theater never left me - and 2017 was no ex…
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