215 stories by "Broadway By Ghostlight"
This week we break down this clown-show from the 1960s, I Had A Ball. This Broadway Musical starred Buddy Hackett and was a fairly flimsy musical. It's got some catchy songs, colorful charac…
This week we take a deep dive into one of the most important pit stops on the road the American Musical Theatre we know today. We explore the men (and woman!) who made it all possible and wh…
This week we start a new series looking at the scandals that have rocked the Theatre world! First up is a doozy of a party where guests enjoyed an especially sinful refreshment. What transpi…
This week we look at the short-lived Broadway Musical from 1970 based on the lives of the Marx Brothers and there mother, Minnie. Come for the breakdown of this funny flop, stay for the wors…
Drink every time Marc says the word "legendary!"
It's Part 2 of our look at the top ten Musical revivals on Broadway in the last ten years! Did your favorite production make the list? Check…
Drink every time Marc says the word "classic!" We look at our top ten Musical revivals on Broadway in the last ten years! Did your favorite production make the list? Check out this week's v…
We get a little wacky this week and imagine a world with 23 interconnected Broadway Musicals about the greatest superheroes ever created! The Marvel Cinematic Universe comes to Broadway and …
Miracle on 34th Street the Broadway Musical?! It's true! This week we look at Here's Love, written by Meredith Willson of Music Man fame. This holiday musical didn't last long on Broadway...…
We look at a long standing tradition only those in the Broadway biz know. Created by and for the backbone of Broadway, the chorus.
This week we take a look at George Spelvin, who's Broadway career spanned almost 100 years. The day of his Broadway debut is even a holiday called George Spelvin Day! So who the heck is this…
This week we look at the 1956 musical Happy Hunting which starred Ethel Merman and Fernando Lamas. This show had more drama off stage than on and even affected the future career of Stephen S…
This week we explore some Theatre Superstitions that every Theatre person is suppose to follow. We cover both the well-known and obscure and while some might be silly, some are not meant to …
This week we look at one of my favorite Theatre souvenirs, The Lights Of Broadway Show Cards! Finally, Broadway trading cards!! Whether you're an OG Lightcatcher or have never heard of these…
This week we take a look at the Tony Nominated Musical from 1997, Steel Pier. With a score by Kander and Ebb and choreography by Susan Stroman, how could it fail? Spoiler: it did :-(
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This week we look at the famous (and infamous) publicity stunts of Broadway producer David Merrick.
