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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

‘Hamilton’ for a Hamilton — Without Freezing in the Cold! by Matthew Wexler

We got off easy up until now. The bitter, cold winter has finally descended on New York City. If you’re one of the throngs of Hamilton fans hoping to score a coveted $10 lottery tick…

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Monday, January 4, 2016

Three to See: January by Matthew Wexler

The curtain rises on a new year of theatrical invention! What can we expect in 2016? … Plenty of drama. Here are our three picks for January. Buckle in, it’s going to be a bumpy ride! Ri…

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Thursday, December 31, 2015

“Everybody Rise!” — Our Most Memorable Theater Moments of 2015 by Matthew Wexler

The good, the bad and the ugly. We’ve seen it all over the past twelve months, from the groundbreaking musical Hamilton to the mega-flop Doctor Zhivago. 2015 was — shall we say — drama…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:38PM
Wednesday, December 30, 2015

The Year in Buff, Part II by Matthew Wexler

It’s been an incredible year for Broadway and beyond. The Broadway Blog has had the good fortune to cross paths with 12 of the most dedicated, handsome, and warm-hearted performers in the …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:09PM
Tuesday, December 29, 2015

The Year in Buff: Part I by Matthew Wexler

It’s been an incredible year for Broadway and beyond. The Broadway Blog has had the good fortune to cross paths with 12 of the most dedicated, handsome, and warm-hearted performers in …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:46PM
Sunday, December 27, 2015

Review: The American Dance Machine for the 21st Century by Matthew Wexler

For dance-loving theatergoers, there’s one more gift to unwrap this season: American Dance Machine for the 21st Century — a dynamic collection of original choreography from some of the m…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:54PM
Friday, December 25, 2015

Jinkx Monsoon’s ‘Red & Green’ by Matthew Wexler

Our favorite drag superstar, Jinkx Monsoon, shares her special brand of holiday cheer. Merry Christmas! Hear the entire Queens of Christmas collection, featuring the ‘ladies’ of�…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:58AM
Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Review: Atlantic’s ‘These Paper Bullets!’ by Matthew Wexler

by Samuel L. Leiter Much Ado about Nothing, like every other Shakespeare play, has been subject to endless creative manipulation to wring something new from its romantic complications, espec…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:42PM

Review: The New York Pops Holiday Concert at Carnegie Hall by Matthew Wexler

by Ryan Leeds I’m prefacing this review by stating that my barometer of holiday cheer is quite high this year. I’ve strung Christmas lights in my work cubicle and my playlist has been tu…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:16AM
Monday, December 21, 2015

Review: ‘Marjorie Prime’ at Playwrights Horizons by Matthew Wexler

by Samuel L. Leiter Here’s one of many questions raised by Marjorie Prime—Jordan Harrison’s 2015 Pulitzer finalist play—about artificial intelligence. Assume it’s the year 2062, an…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:18PM
Friday, December 18, 2015

Don’t Miss: Molly Pope at Joe’s Pub by Matthew Wexler

Critically-acclaimed cabaret artist Molly Pope will return to Joe’s Pub at The Public for the live recording of her first album, An Audience with Molly Pope on Wednesday, Jan…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:15PM
Thursday, December 17, 2015

Margaritaville the Musical? by Matthew Wexler

Move over, Carole King—producers Frank Marshall, Mindy Rich, Anita Waxman, and Beth Williams announced today that they are developing a new musical featuring the music and lifestyle o…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:51PM
Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Theater Buff: Tyler Hanes from ADM21 by Matthew Wexler

Follow The Broadway Blog on Facebook and Twitter! Every month, a fabulous actor/singer/dancer fills out editor Matthew Wexler’s nosey little questionnaire and offers a glimpse of what…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:40PM
Monday, December 14, 2015

Review: Transport Group’s ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ by Matthew Wexler

by Ryan Leeds Transport Group (Jack Cummings III, Artistic Director) has nurtured some fine productions that have gone on to commercial success. From Almost, Maine to Lysistrata Jones, they …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:43PM

Josh Groban Comes to Broadway in ‘The Great Comet…’ by Matthew Wexler

Grammy-nominated multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban will make his long-awaited Broadway debut as ‘Pierre’ in Natasha, Pierre & The Great comet of 1812, the new musical …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:31PM
Thursday, December 10, 2015

Happy Birthday, Ol’ Blue Eyes by Matthew Wexler

On the exact date of Sinatra’s birth 100 years ago, Michael Feinstein performs with a swinging, 17-piece band. Known as “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook,” …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:57PM
Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Review: ‘2 Across’ by Matthew Wexler

by Samuel L. Leiter No need, it seems, for Internet dating, singles bars, or expensive cruises. If Jerry Mayer’s romantic comedy, 2 Across, is any indication, it’s still possible to meet…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:28PM
Tuesday, December 8, 2015

15 Minutes with Jackie Hoffman by Matthew Wexler

Follow The Broadway Blog on Facebook and Twitter! by Ryan Leeds No one will ever accuse Jackie Hoffman of subtlety. As a musical theater actress who made her Broadway debut in 2002’s Ha…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:51AM
Sunday, December 6, 2015

Review: Broadway’s ‘School of Rock’ by Matthew Wexler

by Ryan Leeds The kids are most definitely, all right. From this year’s bundle of cuteness in the latest revival of The King and I, to the dancing defiance that continues to play out in Ma…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:36PM

Review: ‘Misery’ on Broadway by Matthew Wexler

Follow The Broadway Blog on Facebook and Twitter! Misery loves company, or so the saying goes. Screenwriter/playwright William Goldman has adapted his 1990 film for the stage, which in turn,…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:22PM
Friday, December 4, 2015

Review: ‘Gigantic’ at The Vineyard Theatre by Matthew Wexler

Go big or go home. At least that’s the vibe from Vineyard Theatre’s new musical, Gigantic, which opened last night at the Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row. An earlier version of the show (th…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:06PM
Thursday, December 3, 2015

Three to See: December by Matthew Wexler

Do you want “naughty” or “nice” this holiday season? New York theater is offering it all, so gather your friends and loved ones and head to one of our favorite picks of the month! Gi…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:52AM
Tuesday, December 1, 2015

A Gay Ol’ Time: Off Broadway’s Latest Trend by Matthew Wexler

Broadway Blog editor Matthew Wexler review Dada Woof Papa Hot and Steve. Two gay-themed plays are on the boards this fall, so if you’re looking for baby daddies and aging chorus boys, t…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 07:00PM
Monday, November 30, 2015

Free! Watch Live Stream of Off Broadway’s ‘Daddy Long Legs’ by Matthew Wexler

Producers Ken Davenport and Michael Jackowitz in association with Live Stream have announced that the new musical Daddy Long Legs will be the first ever Broadway or Off-Broadway perfo…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 07:49PM
Saturday, November 28, 2015

Recap: Duncan Sheik at Carnegie Hall by Matthew Wexler

by Ryan Leeds No one can accuse singer-songwriter, Duncan Sheik, of being a slacker. Between the release of his latest solo album, Legerdamain, the work he’s done on Broadway’s current …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:02PM
Friday, November 27, 2015

Review: ‘Allegiance’ by Matthew Wexler

Allegiance, the new Broadway musical currently playing at the Longacre Theatre, isn’t perfect. But neither is America’s track record when it comes to minority populations. Our country is…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:45PM
Thursday, November 26, 2015

Theater Buff: Hector Maisonet From ‘On Your Feet!’ by Matthew Wexler

Every month, a fabulous actor/singer/dancer fills out editor Matthew Wexler’s nosey little questionnaire and offers a glimpse of what he looks like from a bit closer than the mezzanine. We…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:38AM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Don’t Miss: Migguel Anggelo at Joe’s Pub by Matthew Wexler

Brooklyn-based, Venezuelan-born dynamo Migguel Anggelo, returns to Joe’s Pub with his virtuosic band The Immigrants and a pair of sensational singers to create a kaleidoscope of vocal t…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:04PM
Thursday, November 19, 2015

Breaking: ‘Miss Saigon’ Returns to Broadway in 2017 by Matthew Wexler

Cameron Mackintosh announced today that his acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical Miss Saigon – a smash hit in London since its premiere there in May, 20…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:48PM
Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Review: ‘On Your Feet!’ by Matthew Wexler

by Laura Grimmer To be honest, I was astonished at the sheer number of Gloria Estefan songs I not only knew, but knew well enough to heartily sing along. Which made me just another member of…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:04AM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Recap: “Sophisticated Ladies” and The New York Pops by Matthew Wexler

by Mark Lingenfelter The New York Pops once again proved that mixing an outstanding orchestra with genuinely talented performers singing (and scatting) their way through some really great so…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:05AM

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