Monday, May 6, 2013

Bring it on, Awards Season! by Admin

BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL receives seven major award nominations for the 2013 season and, as the competition gets tough, the team is in it to win it. TONY AWARD NOMINATIONS -        …

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Friday, May 3, 2013

The 2013 Tony Award Nominations: Some Random Thoughts by JK

By now, everybody and their brother has weighed in on this year's Tony Award nominations.  It's the usual outrage and jubilation, dismayed and pleasantly surprised, the commercially via…

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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Bring It On Choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler Suspects There's a Surprise Party Waiting for Him by Marc Snetiker

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is thrilled to be among the callers offering …

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Monday, April 29, 2013

2013 Drama Desk Nominees Announced by Michael Block

 With a day to go before the nominees for the big awards are announced, the 58th Annual Drama Desk Nominees were announced. Musicals Giant and Hands on a Hardbody lead the way with nine…

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2013 Drama Desk Award Nominations by Ludlow Lad

Perhaps the most "fair" of the NYC theater awards, the Drama Desk definitely decided to spread the love evenly this their with their nominations of both Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. …

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Giant, Hands on a Hard Body Head Drama Desk Nominations by Lauren Yarger

Brian d'Arcy James, John Dossett, and Kate Baldwin in the Public Theatre's Giant. Photo: Joan Marcus. Nominations for the 2013 Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced this morning at 54 B…

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The 2012 - 2013 Season: Jeff and Mike's Tony Awards Nomination Predictions by JK

Well, the 2012 - 2013 Broadway season is in the history books.   My theatre-going buddy, Mike, and I were fortunate enough to see every new musical and musical revival.  And as is …

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Monday, April 8, 2013

CD Review: Bring It On: The Musical and Chaplin by JK

DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THIS WEEK'S TICKET CONTEST!DON'T FORGET TO TAKE THIS WEEK'S "HOT OR NOT" POLL!As the theatre year rapidly draws to a close, with new shows grabbing all the headlines, I…

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Thursday, April 4, 2013

Twelve Hunky Dancers Tapped for Broadway Bares: Solo Strips Benefit by Marc Snetiker

Broadway’s hunkiest men will cast off their costumes for Broadway Bares: Solo Strips, a burlesque benefit that will play XL Nightclub on May 5 for one night only. Tony Spinosa will dir…

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Thursday, March 28, 2013

"Bring It On'"s Neil Haskell on His Journey From "So You Think You Can Dance" to Broadway by Broadway.com

"Bring It On'"s Neil Haskell on His Journey From "So You Think You Can Dance" to Broadway Gotta Dance! sheds a little light on one of Broadway's favorite rising …

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Monday, March 11, 2013

The Driving Force Behind ‘Hands on a Hardbody’ (VIDEO) by Broadway's Best Shows

Director Neil Pepe and choreographer Sergio Trujillo talk about their shared vision for Broadway’s ‘Hands on a Hardbody.’ Inspired by true events, this new musical features…

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Sunday, February 24, 2013

JKTS CONTEST: WIN Tickets to HANDS ON A HARDBODY! by JK

After an acclaimed run at LaJolla Playhouse, Hands on a Hardbody has arrived on Broadway!   And now here’s your chance to get your hands on a pair of tickets!  But you have …

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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

The SMASH Reality Index Season 2 Episode 1 by Linda

Let Me Be Your Guest StarBack by popular demand, Dave (@NineDaves, www.NineDaves.com) and I have teamed up to bring you our take on what’s keepin’ it real and what’s faking it eac…

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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Kate Rockwell in ‘Rock of Ages’ (PHOTOS) by Broadway's Best Shows

Kate Rockwell returns to the Broadway stage in Rock of Ages, costarring as the aspiring star, Sherrie, after her last Broadway’s show ended in December – Bring It On: The Musica…

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Monday, February 4, 2013

Contest: Win Tickets to Hands on a Hardbody by Linda

I don't know about you, but I'm ready to be done with winter. It's time to look ahead to the spring Broadway season. One of the shows I'm most looking forward to is Hands on a Hardbody, and …

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Friday, January 25, 2013

Mark’s 10 Best (and 2 Worst) Theatre Moments of 2012 by Byrne Harrison

By Mark A. Newman Another year has passed into posterity and since everyone else has been making “Best of” lists, I thought I would get into the act. Thankfully, 2012 saw more hits th…

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Monday, January 21, 2013

Kate Rockwell Joins ‘Rock of Ages’ by Broadway's Best Shows

Kate Rockwell returns to the Broadway stage tonight and joins the cast of Rock of Ages to costar as the aspiring star, Sherrie. Rockwell–whose name seems perfectly suited for her new r…

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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Special Report: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ethel Merman Have More Than Just a Birthday in Common by Bethany Rickwald

Today, January 16, is the birthday of musical theater favorites Lin-Manuel Miranda (Bring it On: The Musical), who is 33, and Ethel Merman (Call Me Madam), who would be 105. To honor two of …

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Sunday, December 30, 2012

2012 in Review: The Best of the Best: The Performance Categories by JK

The other day, I posted my annual Year in Review Best/Worst Non-Performance Categories.  You can see that HERE.  Today, I present to you my favorite performances in a variety of ca…

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Saturday, December 29, 2012

2012 in Review: Theatre Joys and Disappointments by JK

I've been thinking about this column all year long.  Literally.  From the first show I saw in 2012 - The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess - to the last - Annie - and all 35 other pro…

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Thursday, December 27, 2012

Darren Criss’ Debut in How To Succeed, Broadway Besties & More Top Our Most-Viewed Photo Ops of 2012 by Broadway.com

The busy photographers of Broadway.com work night and day to capture everything that's going on in the world of theater, both onstage and off. As 2012 comes to a close, we are celebratin…

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Sunday, December 23, 2012

12 Shows of Broadway Christmas by JK

No, there will not be 5 golden rings - though there may be 5 golden plates when you see The Book of Mormon.  But chances are pretty good that more than once you could see 9 ladies danci…

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Friday, December 21, 2012

Kate Rockwell and Teresa Stanley to Join ‘Rock of Ages’ by Broadway's Best Shows

Rock of Ages will welcome Kate Rockwell and Teresa Stanley to the roles of Sherrie and Justice, respectively, on January 21, 2013. Kate Rockwell is currently starring in Broadway’s Bri…

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Broadway Box Office: Week 29: 12.10 - 12.16.12 by JK

Over the next two and a half weeks, if you are looking for a unique, interesting and heartfelt new musical to go see, I can't recommend Chaplin: The Musical enough. Rob McClure's performance…

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Bring It On's Adrienne Warren Promises to Pull Double Duty in 2013 by Broadway.com

It’s time to wave goodbye to 2012, a year filled with cheerleaders, paperboys, porn stars and Patti. Before the big ball drops in Times Square, Broadway.com decided to poll your favori…

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Broadway Box Office: Week 28: 12.03 - 12.09.2012 by JK

Rob McClure as Charlie ChaplinCongratulations to Chaplin's Rob McClure!  He is the recipient of the 2012 Clive Barnes Award for Theatre!  Congratulations to the cast and crew of Th…

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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Broadway's Winter Cleaning 2013 Edition by JK

Winter is a lousy time for most Broadway shows, as is evidenced by what has become an annual blog for me.  It all started in 2010, when next to normal announced its closing.  While…

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Broadway Box Office: Week 27: 11.26 - 12.02/2012 by JK

DON'T FORGET!  Vote in this week's HOT or NOT: A Christmas Story Edition!  Click the show logo in the upper left corner of this blog, and be sure to complete BO…

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Monday, December 3, 2012

Bring It On’s Elle McLemore Joins Lifetime’s Army Wives by Marc Snetiker

Bring It On: The Musical star Elle McLemore has signed on as a series regular for the upcoming seventh season of Army Wives, the Lifetime drama about the friendships of a group of Americans …

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Sunday, December 2, 2012

MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL, UNIVERSAL PICTURES STAGE PRODUCTIONS, AND BEACON COMMUNICATIONS SECURE DEAL TO LICENSE BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL TO THEATR by Michael Roberts

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) http://www.mtishows.com, Universal Pictures Stage Productions, and Beacon Communications today announced that Bring It On: The Musica…

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Thursday, November 29, 2012

Broadway Box Office: 2012 - 2013 Season: 2nd Quarter Stats by JK

Time sure flies... last Sunday marked the end of the first half of the 2012-2013 Broadway season.  Here's how your favorite (and not-so-favorite) shows did during the second quarter. Bu…

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