Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Jonathan Groff as Bobby Darin on Broadway - First Teaser for Just in Time by TheaterMania

Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff (Merrily We Roll Along) will return to Broadway next spring to play crooner Bobby Darin in Just in Time, a new musical that will feature the songs Darin made…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:18PM
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…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:12AM
Monday, September 30, 2024

Video: Inside HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Reunion Rehearsals With Arielle Jacobs & More

Watch a video inside rehearsals for the High School Musical tour reunion with Arielle Jacobs, Jelani Remy, John Jeffrey Martin, and more. Reprising their original stage roles are Jacobs (H…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM
Friday, September 27, 2024

Photos: Inside the David Korins Stages of Imagination Exhibit With Designs From HAMILTON & More

“STAGES OF IMAGINATION: The Iconic Broadway Designs of David Korins” goes from process to performance, exploring the collaborations that led to hit productions: Hamilton, Dear Evan Ha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:12PM
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…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AM
Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Arielle Jacobs Knows That Audiences Need HERE LIES LOVE Now More Than Ever by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this video, was as Here Lies Love's Arielle Jacobs chats with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge about the challenges of playing such a well known person, how she…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:18PM
Monday, August 19, 2024

Three Encores and a Coda | THEATER: All the Moving Parts by CUNY TV

In this special episode of “Theater: All the Moving Parts” we look back at some of the most provocative and popular shows of the recent past. Host Patrick Pacheco revisits conversations …

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:18PM
Monday, August 12, 2024

HERE LIES LOVE Receives Mayoral Proclamation by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Last night, October 4, the New York City Mayor’s Office honored Here Lies Love with a Mayoral Proclamation timed to Filipino American History Month (October…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:52AM
Sunday, August 11, 2024

David Byrne & More Talk HERE LIES LOVE's Immersive Sound Design by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: L-Acoustics has released a video piece about the pioneering audio – L-ISA immersive sound – used in Here Lies Love on Broadway, featuring interviews with Da…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:26PM
Friday, August 2, 2024

Playbill Songwriter Series: Celebrate Filipino American History Month With of J. Oconer Navarro

With performances from two of his musicals, Here Lies Love's music director J. Oconer Navarro dropped by the Playbill Songwriter Series to shed ...

SOURCE: Google at 12:19PM

Playbill Songwriter Series: Celebrate Filipino American History Month With of J. Oconer Navarro by Playbill

With performances from two of his musicals, Here Lies Love's music director J. Oconer Navarro dropped by the Playbill Songwriter Series to shed some light on his newest projects and the drea…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:00PM
Saturday, July 13, 2024

Oh, Mary! by Jk Clarke

Theater Review by Adam Cohen . . . Cole Escola’s Oh, Mary! is unadulterated hysteria. Stop reading now and book your tickets. Escola brilliantly subverts history and creates an indelible v…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:30AM
Sunday, June 23, 2024

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Making Some Illinoise with Alexi Melvin

I am joined by writer, actor, and Tony-nominated producer Alexi Melvin! We talk about Alexi's broad range of interests and talents, from voice acting to co-producing shows like Here Lies Lo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM
Sunday, June 16, 2024

SUFFS's Shaina Taub Wins Tony Award For Best Original Score Written For The Theatre

Taub beat out fellow nominees Adam Guettel for Days of Wine and Roses, David Byrne & Fatboy Slim for Here Lies Love, Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance) and Justin Levine f…

SOURCE: Theatrely at 09:37PM

ILLINOISE's Justin Peck Wins Tony Award for Best Choreography

Peck beat out fellow fantastic nominees Camille A. Brown for Hell's Kitchen, Jesse Robb and Shana Carroll For Water for Elephants, Rick Kuperman and Jeff Kuperman For The Outsiders, and Anni…

SOURCE: Theatrely at 07:40PM
Saturday, June 15, 2024

Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Designers of 2024

Watch as we chat with: Tatiana Kahvegian and Brett J. Banakis (The Outsiders), Dede Ayite (Hell's Kitchen, Appropriate, Jaja's African Hair Briading), Brandon Stirling Baker (Illinoise), Ste…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM
Friday, June 14, 2024

The 2024 Tony Awards: Our Predictions by JK

The 2024 Tony Awards:Our Predictions At last the Super Bowl of theater is upon us! As usual, Mike and I have given thought to all of the shows we've seen this season - including 1 new play, …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:36AM
Thursday, June 13, 2024

The 2024 JKTS Reader's Choice Awards! by JK

After nearly 500 votes, one show rose to the top and was clearly your overall favorite of the season. That's what the final results show, but that doesn't mean the other shows weren't in the…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:32AM
Wednesday, June 12, 2024

The 2024 JKTS Awards! by JK

It's that time of year again! Awards season is about to culminate with The Tony Awards, but we'd like to give out a few on our own first. Some are serious, others are just for fun. Your Read…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:36AM
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Tuesday, June 4, 2024

David Korins (‘Here Lies Love’ scenic designer) on transforming a theater into a disco: ‘We didn’t just break the fourth wall, we obliterated by Sam Eckmann

“We needed every single step of the way to get us to Broadway. And that entire process took almost 13 years,” reveals David Korins of the long journey to bring “Here Lies Love” to Br…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 06:30PM
Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Tony Winner LaChanze Launches Multimedia Producing Company LaChanze Productions by Darryn King

The Tony Award-winning actor and producer LaChanze has launched a new multimedia production company. LaChanze Productions will be focused on producing original works by new voices and making…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

The 2023 - 2024 Season Stand Outs by JK

Last week was the official end of the 2023-2024 Broadway season, and it was remarkable, if for nothing else than the sheer quantity of offerings! We envy all of you that got the chance to se…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:32AM
Thursday, May 23, 2024

When scenic designers transform entire theaters by Naveen Kumar

Tony Award nominees David Korins and Tom Scutt delve into their processes of designing and remodeling Broadway houses to tell the stories of musicals “Here Lies Love” and “Cabaret,” …

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:19AM
Monday, May 13, 2024

2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Announced by Lauren Yarger

  Jenn Colella, center, Carrie-Chapman-Catt and the Suffs Company. Photo: Joan Marcus The Cast of Stereophonic. Photo: Julieta Cervantes Outer Critics Circle Awards 2024 Winners noted …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:11AM
Friday, May 10, 2024

Broadway Games: The 2023 - 2024 Musical Dinner Party: Your Guest List by JK

Thanks to all of you who sent in your proposed guest list! Below is the final guest list, a summary of those characters that got the most invitations.  Broadway Games: The 2023 - 2024 Music…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM
Thursday, May 9, 2024

TITANIC STARTS JUNE 11! by Corine Cohen

A modern musical theatre masterpiece. Directed by Anne Kauffman (The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window) and featuring Tony winner Chuck Cooper (Trouble in Mind), Eddie Cooper (Parade), Andr…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 04:33PM
Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Jose Llana Joins City Center TITANIC! by Corine Cohen

I saw him at The York as Adam. He was awesome in Spelling Bee on Broadway as The King In The King and I with O’Hara he was so fabulous  and In Here Lies Love at The Public and On Broadway…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 08:03PM

Jose Llana Replaces Conrad Ricamora in TITANIC at Encores!

Jose Llana will now be playing the role of Thomas Andrews in Encores! Titanic, replacing his Here Lies Love costar Conrad Ricamora. Ricamora will reprise his role in the Broadway transfer o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54PM

Jose Llana to Replace Conrad Ricamora in Encores! Titanic by Hayley Levitt

Jose Llana will take on the role of Thomas Andrews in the Encores! production of Titanic this June, replacing the previously announced Conrad Ricamora. The show will have a two-week run a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36PM
Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The 2024 Tony Awards: About Those Nominations... by JK

After a huge number of productions opening by the season deadline, the Tony Awards nominating committee certainly had their work cut out for them! With 10 new plays, 5 play revivals, 15 new …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:18AM

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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 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic