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Next up, we run the gamut from two turn of the century musical sensations to an outright flop from one of the greatest composing teams in Broadway history. And there's one of the …
Review of the Saturday, January 12, 2019 matinee performance at the Majestic Theatre in New York City. Starring Ben Crawford, Kaley Ann Voorhees, Jason Forbach, Raquel Suarez Groen, Ca…
Review of the Sunday, January 13, 2019 matinee performance at the Sam S. Shubert Theatre in New York City. Starring Jeff Daniels, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Will Pullen, Gideon Glick, Frederick We…
Some people you think will always be with us. Carol Channing was one such person. She just always seemed to be around, attending shows, doing interviews, pitching in with charitable causes. …
Review of the Saturday January 12 evening performance at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City. Starring Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, Micaela Diamond, Jarrod Spector, Emily Skinne…
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: THE CHER SHOW EDITIONWe are SO CLOSE to naming the HOTTEST cast member from The C…
This week, we start with the biggest hit with the longest run, and end with a high-profile, star-powered flop. Just goes to show that the longest-running show and a disappointing show can bo…
As I mourn the loss of Head Over Heels this week, I am reminded of a very similar (and short-lived) show. Music Theatre International describes that show this way: "an anachronisti…
I've long been a fan of Ms. Broadway January 2019. Her songs make me feel good, and her positive attitude toward life inspires me. And her love and respect for the theater takes my admiratio…
This month, we congratulate Taylor Trensch on a job well done as he nears the end of his acclaimed run as the title character in Dear Evan Hansen. We are betting he's pretty tuckered out aft…
Today, we celebrate 7 new Broadway debuts from the first new show of 2019, Choir Boy.Congratulations to everyone making their dreams come true! Here's to great reviews, a terrific run, and m…
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: THE CHER SHOW EDITIONHappy New Year! A couple weeks ago, your votes selected the …
Last year, we began a series of the Best Title Songs From Broadway Shows. Over the next few weeks, we'll finish that up. This week, it's all about the mid-80's. There were so many wonderful …
When I switched to CDs years ago, and started replacing my favorite albums, I got rid of my turntable along with of most of my record collection. The only vinyl I kept was a small collection…
January 2nd seems like the perfect time to break a New Year's resolution, right? Well, I think I've fallen down another rabbit hole of Broadway collectibles: The Lights of Broadway Trading C…
I read somewhere that, among other things, if you make more than three New Year's resolutions, you are more likely to not achieve any of them. I guess that makes sense. Anyway, I made a list…
JKTS' 10 FAVORITE BROADWAY SHOWS OF 2018We were fortunate to have seen 20+ shows this year. Here are our 10 favorites, from 10 - 1:10. The Boys in the BandAn excellent production of a histor…
Our last Friday 5 of 2018 celebrates the 5 Breakthrough Performances by an Actor and the 5 Breakout Performances by an Actress from the last 365 days! These are those performances that we fe…
All year long, we celebrate the people of Broadway who influence, create and represent the very best of the art form. Mr. and Mrs. Broadway 2018 are the very definition of the best. This tim…
THE 2018 JKTS AWARDS(Slightly) Naughty Fun(17 Awards)After taking a couple of seasons off, we are super excited to re-start our annual tradition! Up first, our awards for the media and techn…
Well, unfortunately, we didn't get to as much off-Broadway and regional theater as we usually do this year. BUT what we did see was uniformly excellent. And we are already excited for 2019 -…
Every year, the Broadway season is full of stars, fan favorites and hard-working "regulars." It's always great to see what our favorite performers, writers, directors, choreographers and des…
2018 Broadway Trends and TraditionsOver the past year it seems that, fueled by and shared on social media, there are some great (and positive) new-ish trendy traditions.First up, some positi…
THE 2018 JKTS AWARDSMedia Categories(10 Awards)After taking a couple of seasons off, we are super excited to re-start our annual tradition! Up first, our awards for the media and technical a…
THE 2018 JKTS AWARDS(Slightly) Naughty Fun(11 Awards)After taking a couple of seasons off, we are super excited to re-start our annual tradition! Up first, our awards for the media and techn…
