2,656 stories by "JK"
Opening in 1927 as the Royale Theatre, the house was renamed the John Golden for a few years (the John Golden today is one door down now, of course), then back to the Royale for 65 years. Th…
Review of the Saturday, June 22, 2024 matinee performance at New York City Center in New York City. A presentation of the Encores! series. Starring Ashley Blanchet, Adam Chanler-Berat, Chuck…
5 Things the Tony Awards Got Right...and Wrong
High #1: The Lifetime Achievement Awards Speeches
Both George C. Wolfe and Jack O'Brien gave thoughtful, insightful and humorous speeches…
Play It Again:
West Side Story's "Somewhere"
For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from several different c…
If you are at all familiar with the film version of The Outsiders, you know that as great as he was, Patrick Swayze had a pretty small role as Darryl Curtis, Ponyboy's oldest brother. So, wh…
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, …
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…
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…
We're less than a week away from The 2024 Tony Awards! Everyone has their favorites, and theater fans all over have their predictions in mind. But how well do you know this year's nominees, …
Review of the Saturday, June 8, 2024 matinee performance at The Music Box in New York City. Starring Kim Blanck, Ally Bonino, Tsilala Brock, Dana Costello, Hannah Cruz, Nadia Dandashi, Laila…
5 Pop Stars Who Wowed Me
Some people call it "stunt casting," and sometimes, it is - anything to get butts in seats, right? Sometimes, though, it is just good casting. Here are five times t…
Cast Recording Review:Â
Stereophonic
Opening to universal critical acclaim in April, Stereophonic received a record thirteen Tony nominations, including Best Score and - in what I think…
Looking Forward to Summer:
June - August 2024
The summer months are upon us, and with it the heat, the Tony Awards, closings and some off-season openings. Much like this time last year, w…
 Broadway Jeopardy!
Game 8
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 heart of th…
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…
5 Replacements I MissedÂ
Since you asked, we are bringing back our Friday 5Â feature! Broadway Games fans, not to worry, we'll have those on alternating Fridays.
This week, I'll get t…
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The Reader's Choice Final Ballot
Time to vote your favorites in 13 categories!
How to vote:
1. Scroll through the survey below. Check 1 nominee in ea…
 Play It Again:
Jekyll & Hyde's "This Is the Moment"
For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from s…
Review of the Sunday, May 12, 2024 matinee performance at the John Golden Theatre in New York City. Starring Will Brill, Andrew R. Butler, Juliana Canfield, Eli Gelb, Tom Pecinka, Sarah Pidg…
Review of the Saturday, May 12, 2024 evening performance at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City. Starring Ali Louis Bourzgui, Allison Luff, Adam Jacobs, John Ambrosino, Bobby Conte and …
Review of the Saturday, May 11, 2024 matinee performance at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York City. Starring Brody Grant, Sky Lakota-Lynch, Joshua Boone, Brent Comer, Dan Berry, Emma…
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The Reader's Choice Nominations Ballot
Time to nominate your favorites in 13 categories!
How to nominate:
1. Scroll through the survey below. You…
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.Â
Broadway Games: The 2023 - 2024 Mus…
Play It Again:
Damn Yankees'Â "Whatever Lola Wants"
For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from several dif…
21 openings of musicals this season - 6 revivals and 15 new - means so many logos to look at and love. Today, we bring you our thoughts on the last one: the beautiful and emotional dance pie…
