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Monday, June 4, 2012

Winning a Webby Award by James Sims

This year marked an interesting turn of events for my career, beginning with a transition from working as the senior new media specialist at the American Museum of Natural History to a new r…

SOURCE: simsscoop.com at 07:28PM
Monday, May 21, 2012

Fighting My Mother's Cancer With Text Messages by James Sims

"I love you. Was just thinking how hard my fight has been and how tired I am... But then I thought about you and it gives me a shot of will power to keep going."

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 08:21AM
Sunday, April 22, 2012

TEDxBroadway: Just a Dream Away by James Sims

While there often tends to be a sense of skepticism when speaking of Broadway’s future, TEDxBroadway was more about thinking positive, and brainstorming for the sake of live theater. Bazad…

SOURCE: simsscoop.com at 02:57PM
Monday, February 6, 2012

The Voice’s Chris Mann Teaches Broadway’s Kids by James Sims

Chris Mann had been a guest teaching artist at Rosie's Broadway Kids, an organization in New York City geared towards helping kids receive an arts education.

SOURCE: simsscoop.com at 09:39PM
Thursday, February 2, 2012

Just a Dream Away by James Sims

There’s a great, big, beautiful tomorrow Shining at the end of every day There’s a great, big, beautiful tomorrow And tomorrow’s just a dream away Walking into the darkened New World S…

SOURCE: 2AMT at 05:55PM
Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Our Guest Appearance on the Rachael Ray Show by James Sims

My wife and I ended up making a guest appearance on the Rachael Ray Show on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 for an episode focusing on newlyweds.

SOURCE: simsscoop.com at 12:29AM
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Dragon Dance at Lincoln Center by James Sims

Dragon Dance at Lincoln Center Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Celebrates the Year of the Dragon on Josie Robertson Plaza. From: James Sims Views: 137 3 ratings Time: 02:29 More…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:40PM
Thursday, December 29, 2011

My Picks: 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards by James Sims

A lot of quality films hit the big screen this past year, and many of them are captured in my Globe picks. We’ll see how these compare to the actual results on Sunday, January 15, 2012. Ho…

SOURCE: simsscoop.com at 02:50PM
Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Glee Teaches Bob Geldof a Lesson in Charity Work by James Sims

Watching this week's episode of "Glee" and seeing its rendition of the classic '80s charity song, "Do They Know It's Christmas," brought to mind the debacle that was Bob …

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 12:50PM
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Glee Teaches Bob Geldof a Lesson in Charity Work by James Sims

The next time a charity or cause wants throw out originality and recycle a campaign, look to "Glee." It will have a much greater chance of topping an iTunes download list, a milestone all th…

SOURCE: simsscoop.com at 11:11PM
Friday, December 9, 2011

Decorating Broadway with Bright Stars for the Holidays by James Sims

Not a Broadway season goes by without a soap star dipping their toe in the Chicago pool at the Ambassador Theatre—so well oiled is that bare-bones revival that it was able to survive the p…

SOURCE: simsscoop.com at 10:53PM
Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Decorating Broadway with Bright Stars for the Holidays by James Sims

Not a Broadway season goes by without a soap star dipping their toe in the Chicago pool at the Ambassador Theatreso well oiled is that bare-bones revival that it was able to survive the plac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:30AM
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Our Woozy Dog Wobbles While Watching TV by James Sims

Our Woozy Dog Wobbles While Watching TV Our dog Liza, while sitting like an old man, wobbled around while watching TV... she couldn't stay awake for long. From: James Sims Views: 90 …

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:50PM
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Patti LuPone, Mandy Patinkin, Meet Steve Jobs by James Sims

Then there is the current Broadway duo of Mandy Patinkin and Patti LuPone. Let’s just say, these Broadway stalwarts are making an effort to stay socially relevant.

SOURCE: simsscoop.com at 02:51PM
Sunday, October 23, 2011

Follies Score Soars in New Production by James Sims

One major aspect of this production that helps give it a "classic" sound is the lavish 28-piece orchestra. More recently, many Broadway shows have been orchestrated to be played by a smaller…

SOURCE: simsscoop.com at 11:32AM

Matthew Dibble Flies Away with Legends Sinatra and Tharp by James Sims

Frank Sinatra. Twyla Tharp. Two legendary names in their respective fields of artistry. The first is heralded as one of the music industry’s greatest singers. The other, a leader amongst m…

SOURCE: simsscoop.com at 11:14AM
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Broadway's Fall Season Full of A-Listers, on Stage and Off by James Sims

With the fall season approaching, straight plays are headed back to Times Square, and they've got a big list of stars in tow.

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 04:31PM
Saturday, August 20, 2011

Museum of the Moving Image by James Sims

Museum of the Moving Image Stop Motion Animation made at Museum of the Moving Image From: James Sims Views: 29 0 ratings Time: 00:14 More in Film & Animation

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:38PM
Thursday, July 28, 2011

Bono & the Edge Promote Broadway’s Spider-Man With a Music Video by James Sims

Love or hate Broadway’s ‘Spider-man: Turn Off the Dark,’ the mega-musical has a lot of buzz, thanks in part to the rather diabolical preview run, but also due to its musica…

SOURCE: www.simsscoop.com at 01:43PM
Monday, June 27, 2011

James & Jenny's Wedding Walk by James Sims

James & Jenny's Wedding Walk Here's just a taste of our fabulous wedding. Watch as our grandparents, parents and bridal party walk down the aisle followed by James and his pare…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:45PM
Thursday, June 9, 2011

2011 Tony Awards Predictions by James Sims

It's that time again. The Tony Awards are nearly upon the Broadway community. All in all, a fantastic season -- strong plays, great performances and even a few celebrities thrown in the mix.

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 12:09AM
Friday, June 3, 2011

‘No Child…’ is a Dream Deferred Off-Broadway by James Sims

I first published this review on BroadwayWorld.com on March 13, 2008 following a performance of ‘No Child…’ at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.  This productio…

SOURCE: www.simsscoop.com at 07:43AM
Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Musicalizing Broadway's Catch Me If You Can With Shaiman and Wittman by James Sims

During a recent performance, the audience was treated to a special guest appearance, although it's likely that nobody watching the show had any idea who was stepping into a role for a one-ni…

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 02:58PM
Friday, April 29, 2011

Nick Adams Keeps on the Drag for Broadway's Priscilla Queen of the Desert by James Sims

Priscilla is the story of three friends who head out on an adventure across the Australian outback, each in search of something missing in their lives.

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 06:13PM
Thursday, March 17, 2011

Peter Pan Crows Again With Disney Magic, Off-Broadway by James Sims

Red hair. Green tights. Cap and feather. It’s a getup every child could recognize and quickly pick out as belonging to Peter Pan, that mischievous youth that never seems to grow up.…

SOURCE: www.simsscoop.com at 04:43PM
Friday, March 11, 2011

Peter Pan Crows Again With Disney Magic, Off-Broadway by James Sims

Peter Pan and his band of Lost Boys never fail to spark curiosity, among adults as much as children. Now, an Off-Broadway production has brought Peter back to life in an entirely unique way.

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 05:30PM
Wednesday, February 23, 2011

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards