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Monday, October 7, 2024

2023 - 2024 Broadway Top 40 by JK

2023 - 2024 Season After tabulating all of your votes, it turned out pretty much as we expected. It was cool that each of the 12 shows from last season had at least one song that made the l…

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Friday, October 4, 2024

Friday 5: 5 Broadway Debuts We Are Looking Forward To This Fall by JK

5 Broadway Debuts We Are Looking Forward To This Fall Every season, we are enchanted by the thrilling Broadway debuts of a variety of actors, singers and dancers. Some are debuts by talented…

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Playbill at 140 by JK

Playbill at 140  In this age of everything going digital, it seems unlikely a print magazine would still have a place in popular culture. And yet, Playbill endures. Now, it is celebrating…

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Monday, September 30, 2024

The 2023 - 2024 Broadway Top 40 Voting: Final Run-Off by JK

As we begin the new Broadway season, and now that we've all had a chance to get familiar with the new, original scores from last season, we are looking to create a countdown of your favorite…

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Friday, September 27, 2024

Broadway Games: Marquee Match-up V by JK

Like most theater fans, we long ago set a goal of seeing a show in each of Broadway's 41 theaters. We've been lucky enough to have done just that some time ago. How many have you been to? Wh…

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Play It Again: Oklahoma!'s "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" by JK

Play It Again: Oklahoma!'s "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from sever…

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Monday, September 23, 2024

Review: OBCR: Water For Elephants by JK

Cast Recording Review: Water For Elephants When I reviewed Water For Elephants, I had this to say about the score: "As good as the score is on one hearing as it is happening, I can't wait…

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Friday, September 20, 2024

Friday 5: 5 Shows For Encores! by JK

5 Shows For Encores! With Lear DeBessonet moving on to head Lincoln Center Theater, we thought we'd offer her successor some suggestions for future seasons! Here is the Friday 5, in alphab…

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Around the TheatreScene: August/September 2024 by JK

Over the course of each month, we'll collect pictures and newsy tidbits from the "TheatreScene." We'll be scouring Twitter, Instagram and other social media for interesting items. And we'd …

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Monday, September 16, 2024

The 2023 - 2024 Broadway Top 40 Voting Part 4 by JK

As we begin the new Broadway season, and now that we've all had a chance to get familiar with the new, original scores from last season, we are looking to create a countdown of your favorite…

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Friday, September 13, 2024

Broadway Games: Marquee Match-up IV by JK

Like most theater fans, we long ago set a goal of seeing a show in each of Broadway's 41 theaters. We've been lucky enough to have done just that some time ago. How many have you been to? Wh…

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Play It Again: Sweeney Todd's "My Friends" by JK

Play It Again: Sweeney Todd's "My Friends" For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from several different cas…

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Monday, September 9, 2024

The 2023 - 2024 Broadway Top 40 Voting Part 3 by JK

As we begin the new Broadway season, and now that we've all had a chance to get familiar with the new, original scores from last season, we are looking to create a countdown of your favorite…

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Friday, September 6, 2024

Friday 5: 5 Best Costumes Currently on Broadway by JK

5 Best Costumes Currently on Broadway Mary's Hoop Skirt - Oh, Mary! Costume design by Holly Pierson     Wig design by Leah J. Loukas Move over, Mrs. Anna. Your dance-y hoop skirt may h…

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Looking Forward to Fall: September - November 2024 by JK

Where did summer go? Personally, I'm happy for the fall - it'll get cooler, the leaves will turn, and the new Broadway season will be in full swing! As always, though, before we look ahead, …

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Monday, September 2, 2024

The 2023 - 2024 Broadway Top 40 Voting Part 2 by JK

As we begin the new Broadway season, and now that we've all had a chance to get familiar with the new, original scores from last season, we are looking to create a countdown of your favorite…

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Friday, August 30, 2024

Broadway Games: Tony Awards Stats Acrostic-ish Puzzle by JK

A Broadway Acrostic-ish Puzzle: Tony Awards Stats Figure out the Broadway-related answer to each clue below. Then, transfer each letter to the grid to reveal an interesting Tony Award stat…

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Play It Again: La Cage aux Folles' "I Am What I Am" by JK

Play It Again:  La Cage aux Folles' "I Am What I Am" For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from several …

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Monday, August 26, 2024

The 2023 - 2024 Broadway Top 40 Voting Part 1 by JK

As we begin the new Broadway season, and now that we've all had a chance to get familiar with the new, original scores from last season, we are looking to create a countdown of your favorite…

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Sunday, August 25, 2024

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Friday, August 23, 2024

REVIEW: Once Upon a Mattress by JK

Review of the Wednesday, August 21, 2024 matinee performance at the Hudson Theatre in New York City. Starring Sutton Foster and Michael Urie with Brooks Ashmanskas, Will Chase, Nikki Renee D…

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024

At This Theater: The Booth by JK

Opening in 1913 with the play, The Great Adventure, The Booth Theatre  was named for American actor Edwin Booth, not the other one. Interestingly enough, a revival of Our American Cousin d…

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Monday, August 19, 2024

Around the TheatreScene July/August 2024 by JK

Over the course of each month, we'll collect pictures and newsy tidbits from the "TheatreScene." We'll be scouring Twitter, Instagram and other social media for interesting items. And we'd l…

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Friday, August 16, 2024

Friday 5: 5 Best Musicals That Need Their First Revival by JK

 5 Best Musicals That Need Their First Revival Believe it or not, this edition of F5 was actually brought about by the announcement of yet another revival of Glengarry Glen Ross, which fee…

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Play It Again: Oliver!'s "As Long As He Needs Me" by JK

Play It Again: Oliver!'s "As Long As He Needs Me" For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from several differ…

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Monday, August 12, 2024

Olympians on Broadway by JK

Well, the 2024 Summer Olympics are in the history books. Like many of you, I enjoy the Games every time they come around, even though sports really aren't my thing, generally. But this Olymp…

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Friday, August 9, 2024

Broadway Games: Marquee Match-up III by JK

Like most theater fans, we long ago set a goal of seeing a show in each of Broadway's 41 theaters. We've been lucky enough to have done just that some time ago. How many have you been to? Wh…

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024

What We're Watching by JK

In between trips to the theater, we get our fix by watching videos of theater songs. Here are some of the things we've had on repeat lately (in no particular order): What We're Watching Sho…

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Friday, August 2, 2024

Friday 5: 5 Best Broadway Show Title Songs: 2003 - 2008 by JK

5 Best Broadway Show Title Songs: 2003-2008 Today, we take a look back at 5 early 20th century musicals that had some terrific title numbers. Why did we like them? What are our favorite lyr…

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024

REVIEW: Illinoise (Re-review) by JK

Review of the Saturday, July 27, 2024 matinee performance at the St. James Theatre in New York City. Featuring dancers Benjamin Cook, Gaby Diaz, Jeanette Delgado, Rachel Lockhart, Ahmad Sim…

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Monday, July 29, 2024

REVIEW: Oh, Mary! by JK

Review of the Saturday, July 27, 2024 matinee performance at the Lyceum Theatre in New York City. A new play by Cole Escola. Starring Cole Escola, Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, Bianca Leigh…

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All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime