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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

40 Years of Broadway: 1983-1993: Favorite Songs and Scores by JK

40 Years of Broadway: 1983-1993: Favorite Songs & Scores Still looking at that first decade (August 20, 1983 - August 19, 1993), I've been thinking of my favorite songs and scores from…

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Monday, August 28, 2023

40 Years of Broadway: 1983-1993: The Standout Performances by JK

40 Years of Broadway: 1983-1993: The Standout Performances Over the years, I've had the great privilege of seeing some of the greatest performers in Broadway history. Some I've caught at …

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Friday, August 25, 2023

40 Years of Broadway: 1983 vs 2023 - The Good Stuff I by JK

40 Years of Broadway: 1983 vs 2023 - The Good Stuff Things change. Sometimes for the better. Sometimes not so much. It's true in every aspect of life, and it is definitely true of Broadw…

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

40 Years of Broadway: The Things I've Picked Up Along the Way by JK

40 Years of Broadway: 5 Things I've Learned Slave Play and Be More Chill Learn some history. Sorry, young readers out there, but musical theater did not start with Be More Chill, an…

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

ReDISCoveries: The Most Happy Fella (2000 Studio Recording, Disc Two) by JK

ReDISCoveries: The Most Happy Fella (2000 Studio Recording, Disc One) Jeff has kindly invited me to revisit and review some of the older cast recordings in my collection. Every other week o…

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Monday, August 21, 2023

40 Years of Broadway: By the Numbers by JK

August 20, 1983 was a day that changed my life forever. As I've written before, it was on that date that I saw my very first show on Broadway. On the way there, I was excited, sure, because …

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Friday, August 18, 2023

Broadway Games: When Pop Musicians Write Musicals! by JK

 Broadway Games: When Pop Musicians Write Musicals! Over the years, many musicians who are famous in the world of popular music have tried their hand at writing original Broadway scores. W…

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Monday, August 14, 2023

Review: The Play That Goes Wrong (Kennedy Center) by JK

Review of the Sunday, August 13, 2023 matinee performance at the Eisenhower Theater at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Starring Bartley Booz, Joseph A…

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Friday, August 11, 2023

Broadway Jeopardy! - Game 7 by JK

 Broadway Jeopardy! Game 7 OK, Broadway trivia fans! Time for another round of America's favorite game show a la JK's TheatreScene, and as you'll see we are going for the gold this week.…

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

ReDISCoveries: The Most Happy Fella (2000 Studio Recording, Disc One) by JK

 ReDISCoveries: The Most Happy Fella (2000 Studio Recording, Disc One) Jeff has kindly invited me to revisit and review some of the older cast recordings in my collection. Every other week …

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Monday, August 7, 2023

At This Theatre: The Imperial by JK

One of my favorite things about the Imperial Theatre is that long, skinny lobby with its elegant marbled walls and fancy wall sconces. From there, you enter the theater, and make a turn and…

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Friday, August 4, 2023

REVIEW: Parade (2023 Revival Cast Recording) by JK

REVIEW: Parade (2023 Broadway Revival Cast Recording) That Jason Robert Brown's Tony-winning score for Parade was worthy and wonderful back in 1999 was never seriously in doubt. But this…

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Broadway Game: They're Related! by JK

Somehow, the pairs of people described below are related to each other. Can you name them and tell how they are related? Good luck! Broadway Games:They're Related! 1. They choreographed an…

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Monday, July 31, 2023

JKTS: Celebrating 40 Years of Broadway: Reader's Interest Survey by JK

JKTS: Celebrating 40 Years of Broadway  Reader's Interest Survey I've often written about my very first Broadway show, Mame, starring Angela Lansbury at the Gershwin Theatre. The date wa…

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Friday, July 28, 2023

2023 - 2024 Broadway Musical Logos: Back to the Future by JK

2023 - 2024 Broadway Musical Logo:>>>>Back to the Future: The Musical<<<< If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?  The Back to the Future logo is nearly as iconic as…

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

ReDISCoveries: Spring Awakening (2006 OBCR) by JK

ReDISCoveries: Spring Awakening (2006 Original Broadway Cast Recording) Jeff has kindly invited me to revisit and review some of the older cast recordings in my collection. Every other week …

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Monday, July 24, 2023

Star-To-Be: Piazza's James D. Gish by JK

🌟Star-To-Be🌟Piazza's James D. Gish  It has been weeks since we basked in the theatrical glow that was Encores' The Light in the Piazza and the stunning performances of Ruthie Ann M…

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Friday, July 21, 2023

Broadway Games: Characters! by JK

Broadway Games: Characters! Below are pictures of characters from Broadway musicals from their show's logos, Playbills, or window cards. For each, name the character (not the actor) as fully…

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

ReDISCoveries: Myths and Hymns (1999 Off-Broadway Recording) by JK

 ReDISCoveries: Myths and Hymns(1999 Off-Broadway Recording) Jeff has kindly invited me to revisit and review some of the older cast recordings in my collection. Every other week or so, I�…

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Friday, July 7, 2023

Broadway Games: Anagrams - People Edition by JK

Last week's game was such a hit, we thought we'd try another round of Broadway Anagrams. Instead of show titles, this week is all about show people! Broadway Games:Anagrams - People Editio…

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Opinion: Is Fun Enough For a Good Broadway Musical? by JK

Opinion: Is Fun Enough For a  Good Broadway Musical?    The reviews I post are, I think, well-considered and honest. And I really enjoy getting your feedback. My favorite type of feedb…

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Monday, July 3, 2023

2023 - 2024 Broadway Musical Logos: Here Lies Love by JK

The second musical of this very new season has begun previews on Broadway at the Broadway Theater! What better time then to take a closer look at its show art? 2023 - 2024 Broadway Musical L…

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Friday, June 30, 2023

A Dreamy Gas Bow: A Ram Sang by JK

A Dreamy Gas Bow: A Ram Sang In honor of Broadway's newest Best Musical, we are going full Seth Weetis with today's game!  Here are 10 anagrams that will result in the titles of Broadway sh…

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

ReDISCoveries: Bernarda Alba (World Premiere Recording, Part Two) by JK

  ReDISCoveries: Bernarda Alba (World Premiere Recording, Part Two) Catch up on Part One HERE Jeff has kindly invited me to revisit and review some of the older cast recordings in my col…

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Monday, June 26, 2023

REVIEW: The Light in the Piazza (Encores!) by JK

Review of the matinee performance on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at New York City Center. Starring Ruthie Ann Miles, Anna Zavelson, Shereen Ahmed, Andrea Burns, Rodd Cyrus, James D. Gish, Michael …

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

REVIEW: Once Upon a One More Time by JK

Review of the evening preview performance on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Marquis Theatre in New York City. Starring Briga Heelan, Justin Guarini, Jennifer Simard, Adam Godley, Brook Dillma…

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Broadway Eats: O'Casey's Times Square by JK

Maybe we have a restaurant type - Irish pubs - when in the Theater District? We recently ate at O'Casey's Times Square. Blink and you miss it, this small slice of a place abuts the cavernous…

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Monday, June 19, 2023

2023-2024 Broadway Musical Logos: Once Upon a One More Time by JK

Here we are just a week after the Tony Awards, and we already have a new logo to dive into! Opening later this week, the Britney Spears musical is yet another catalog jukeboxer that presents…

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Friday, June 16, 2023

Broadway Jeopardy! Game 6 by JK

Broadway Jeopardy! Game 6 Broadway trivia fans! This. Is. ... Jeopardy! The Jeopardy Round, The Double Jeopardy Round and Final Jeopardy, plus two not so hidden Daily Doubles. Good luck! …

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

ReDISCoveries: Bernarda Alba (World Premiere Recording, Part One) by JK

 ReDISCoveries: Bernarda Alba (World Premiere Recording, Part One) Jeff has kindly invited me to revisit and review some of the older cast recordings in my collection. Every other week or…

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Monday, June 12, 2023

The 76th Annual Tony Awards: A Few Thoughts by JK

The 76th Annual Tony Awards:A Few Thoughts     PART ONE: PLUTO TVHosted by Julianne Hough & Skylar Astin Fast and to the point. Nothing more to say.  PART TWO: CBS/PARAMOUNT+…

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