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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Theatre Review – “Kinky Boots” at Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco by The Broadway Critic

Written by guest author: Mitchell Stevko Not since Dorothy and Oz, have a pair of red shoes shone so brightly in a musical. Except in this case, the red shoes are Kinky Boots, the 2013 Tony …

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Monday, July 28, 2014

Listen to new musical, “For Tonight” in concert at NYMF by The Broadway Critic

When their parents both die of a mysterious illness that swept through their small Welsh village, surviving children Thomas, Haydon, and Nettie are forced to fend for themselves in a communi…

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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

How Many Shows Have You Walked Out Of? by The Broadway Critic

For most of my 20′s, I never had the gall to walk out of a movie, let alone a live theatrical event. I was under the impression that even if it was extremely bad I would learn somethin…

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Contest: “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812″ CD Giveaway by The Broadway Critic

Written by David Malloy - Directed by Rachel Chavkin 259 West 45th Street (Between Times Square and Eighth Avenue)  Featuring: Phillipa Soo, David Abeles, Lucas Steele, Nick Choksi THE GRE…

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“Spider-man: Turn Off the Dark” is Flying into Las Vegas (Like it Should Be) by The Broadway Critic

After all the crazy that has happened, Monday night the Wall Street Journal confirmed that Spider-man: Turn Off the Dark will be closing early January 2014. The $75-million production is no…

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Friday, November 15, 2013

The Broadway Critic Blog Quoted in “Song of Spider-man” by The Broadway Critic

Last week, I received a tweet from a friend, Jeffrey Miele saying this: “@abroadwaycritic any chance you were at the 1st preview of @SpideyOnBway? If so you’re quoted in #songo…

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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Top 5 New 2013-14 Broadway Musicals I’m Excited About by The Broadway Critic

There’s a few shows this Broadway season that you can not miss! Here are my top five: 5. After Midnight “The band takes the last bow in “After Midnight,” the sparkling new j…

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Monday, November 4, 2013

Pinewood School Produces First High School Production of WHISPER HOUSE by The Broadway Critic

  Pinewood School’s Performing Arts Department is proud to announce the high school and regional premiere of Whisper House, written by Obie Award winner, Kyle Jarrow (book & lyri…

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Theatre Review: “Beautiful – The Carol King Musical” @ Curran Theatre, SF, 10/09/13 by The Broadway Critic

It’s always a treat to see an out-of-town premiere of a new musical. This time I had the opportunity to see, Beautiful – The Carol King Musical at San Francisco’s Curran T…

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Friday, September 20, 2013

Bingo! The Winning Musical by The Broadway Critic

Bingo! The Winning Musical A musical comedy play from Samuel French Inc. Samuel French Inc. has been publishing stage plays since 1830 and has been hosting the Off Off Broadway Play Festival…

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Saturday, July 20, 2013

Pasek & Paul @ Feinstein’s at Nikko, 7/19 by The Broadway Critic

Last night, Pasek & Paul charmed us at the newly-opened Feinstein’s at the Nikko, a lovely cabaret space at Hotel Nikko in San Francisco. Apparently, since their old home in New Y…

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Thursday, July 4, 2013

Happy 4th of July! A Tribute to George M. Cohan! by The Broadway Critic

Happy 4th of July! While you are enjoying your day off, the pool, a family bbq, and fireworks tonight don’t forget that several of the songs that you will hear today were written by th…

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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Top Five Musical Theatre Songs of the 2012-13 Season by The Broadway Critic

Now that the Off-Broadway and Broadway awards season is over, I wanted to look back and share my five most favorite songs from the 2012-13 season. I initially wanted to just do my top 5 Broa…

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Friday, June 21, 2013

Obsessed with KING KONG, the musical’s new songs by The Broadway Critic

  I haven’t posted in quite some time… And my posts might change a little in the future – a little less formal with less reviews, and with more commentary on the theat…

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Monday, May 13, 2013

2013 Bay Area High School Musical Theatre Award Nominations by The Broadway Critic

San Jose Stage Company is proud to announce the nominations for the 2013 Bay Area High School Musical Theatre Stage Top Honor Awards. Under the artistic direction of Spencer Williams, this a…

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Saturday, April 6, 2013

Thoughts on “Big Fish” the 2nd preview, 05/03/13 by The Broadway Critic

The second preview of an out-of-town try-out is a special thing for a few reasons. First, you get to see part of the process happening right in front of your eyes, and you also are seeing a …

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Theatre Review: “Barnum” @ The Mercury Theatre, 04/06/13 by The Broadway Critic

I’ll be honest, Barnum isn’t a show that I was dying to see but I was extremely interested in checking this production out because Barnum is a musical that isn’t produced…

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Monday, February 4, 2013

Contest: Win a copy of the new book: “Les Misérables: From Stage to Screen” by The Broadway Critic

It has been 150 years since Victor Hugo’s novel Les Misérables was first published. However, for the last 25 or so, the poignant saga of Jean Valjean, a villain to some but a savior t…

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Thursday, December 27, 2012

The 1st Annual “Bay Area High School Musical Theatre Showcase” Announces Cast by The Broadway Critic

 San Jose Stage Company Announces the Cast of the First Annual Bay Area High School Musical Theatre Showcase San Jose Stage Company is proud to announce the cast of the first annual Bay Are…

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Monday, December 10, 2012

Broadway Inspired Music Videos by The Broadway Critic

Back in March, Anything Goes cast member Raymond Lee, created a music video of “What Makes You Beautiful” with the cast of Anything Goes. In a matter of days, the video hit ove…

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Thursday, November 29, 2012

Ten Broadway Christmas Gifts You Should Buy For Yourself by The Broadway Critic

‘Tis the season to buy stuff… so why not buy some of that awesome show memorabilia or a cast recording that you’ve been eyeing the last couple of months. Here’s the…

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Twitter Response to the first preview of “The Book of Mormon” in San Francisco by The Broadway Critic

The Book of Mormon has hit the Bay Area! The first show was on Tuesday, November 27th, 2012 and twitter was blowing up with some awesome tweets about the show! Here are some of my favorites…

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Saturday, November 24, 2012

Theatre Review: “Peter Pan” @ Broadway San Jose, 11/20/12 by The Broadway Critic

Peter Pan flew into San Jose on Tuesday night and leaves Sunday evening — a short, but magical one week run. This isn’t Disney’s Peter Pan or even the latest Peter Pan pl…

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Friday, November 23, 2012

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2012: Broadway Performances by The Broadway Critic

If you missed the the 2012 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade then here are the Broadway performances from this year’s parade. Annie Bring it On Cinderella Elf Newsies Nice Work If You C…

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Now is the Time to Bring Your Kids to Broadway by The Broadway Critic

Now is the time to bring your kids to Broadway. If you’ve been waiting to go to New York City with your family, it’s time! With all of the family-friendly shows on Broadway (and …

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Photo Review: Duncan Sheik @ Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, 11/09/12 by The Broadway Critic

Duncan Sheik played at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas on November 9th, 2012 as a part of the Sunset Sessions tour. It was an awesome show even though it was super cold! Duncan Sheik deb…

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What Is Really Happening at “Scandalous”? by The Broadway Critic

It’s being reported that both the matinee and evening performances of Scandalous today, Wednesday, November 14th, 2012, are being cancelled “to allow Carolee Carmello physici…

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Theatre Review: “The Book of Mormon” (tour) @ Pantages Theatre, LA, 11/02/12 by The Broadway Critic

A year and a half was just the right amount of time before seeing The Book of Mormon musical again. If you’ve read my initial review of the production in previews back in February 2011, th…

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Monday, November 12, 2012

Do You Want Tickets to “The Book of Mormon”? by The Broadway Critic

For all of you who have asked me about how to get tickets to see The Book of Mormon in San Francisco, here’s your only chance: “THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards in…

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Is “Scandalous” Gonna Make It on Broadway? by The Broadway Critic

Set in 1920s Los Angeles, Scandalous is based on the life of Aimee Semple McPherson, the trailblazing media superstar whose passion for saving souls was matched by her passion for making h…

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Theatre Review: “The Lion King” @ SHN Orpheum Theatre, 11/08/12 by The Broadway Critic

The Lion King - what else is there to say about this show that hasn’t been said before? It opened on Broadway fifteen years ago on October 15, 1997 at the New Amsterdam Theatre. Fiftee…

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