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The 2018 Winter Olympics are winding down this week, but the Broadway Olympics are just getting started! So far you've awarded medals to cast members from Prince of Broadway, The Band's Visi…
Another element of my blog that I'm happy to relaunch is my series that looks at different show logos. Longtime readers know that I love the art of Broadway logos nearly as much as I l…
Review of the Sunday, February 18 matinee performance at the Eisenhower Theatre at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Starring Raul Esparza, Ramin Karimlo…
It's Friday, and it's time for the 5 things I'm thinking about going into the weekend!I'm seeing 11 shows between now and the first week of May (Chess on Sunday)! Over the last couple o…
Last week, we began our 2017-2018 Broadway Playlist, by selecting ONE song from the score to The Band's Visit to put on the final list. Nearly 200 of you voted - thanks! - and I was str…
POSE!Over 35 years (gulp!) of theater-going, I've developed my own tastes and set of standards when it comes to what I like, love and hate in shows. I've learned that my tastes sometimes jib…
Jan Maxwell: November 20, 1956 - February 11, 2018I, like many of you, was stunned and saddened to learn of Jan Maxwell's passing yesterday. I had the honor of seeing her perform in tw…
This week, I thought I'd talk about the five (+ one honorable mention!) theatrical elements I'm most looking forward to this winter/spring of play-going. And just like with the acting …
"'Our Journey has only just begun.' - Albus Potter, Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildSo said the quote on the graphic that came up when my ticket purchase was complete yesterday. Much like r…
Got an email from a reader shortly after I posted yesterday's #MyBroadwayThing, extolling the virtues of creating playlists digitally instead of gathering hundreds of CDs. I ALWAYS appreciat…
Last week, I alluded to this week's #MyBroadwayThing. Just like I can't bear to think about NOT having an actual ticket for a show, I'm struggling with the inevitable demise of Origina…
Long time readers may remember that Gavin Creel was the very first Broadway Boy of the Year, way back in 2009! A lot has happened in the last 9 years - not the least of which is a …
Each Friday, I'll share a list of 5 Broadway related people, places or things that are on my mind. (And please feel free to send me ideas - or your own Friday 5!)Between February and May, I …
I haven't always loved every show I've seen her in, but I can say unequivocally that I have loved every one of Kate Baldwin's performances I've had the privilege of witnessing (her las…
Last week, you awarded the gold, silver and bronze to the exciting cast of Once On This Island, and this week you'll venture under the sea to Bikini Bottom and the world of SpongeBob SquareP…
Last week, I shared my first "Broadway Thing," a specific thing about Broadway that I get a big kick out of. Love those artful photographs! This week, I'll share #MyBroadwayThing…
They may have celebrated the event on Wednesday, but today is the actual anniversary. No matter when they did, and no matter what you think of the show (I, myself, am not a phan) it's …
<<<<< DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR THE GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE IN THE BROADWAY OLYMPICS: TEAM ONCE ON THIS ISLAND!!So, if you are reading this, you no doubt have more than a pas…
Well, we are already up to week 3 of The Broadway Olympics, and this time around, you are selecting your favorite stars of the critically-acclaimed revival of Once On This Island! The cast i…
If January 14th was a bittersweet (and for some, apparently, "devastating") time on Broadway, the week following was one welcoming and downright celebration!Over at the Brooks Atkinson, Sara…
New week, new round! Thank you to all of you who voted last week in the Team The Band's Visit round. And thank you for your questions and suggestions.Answers to FAQ's:N…
The Wonka factory is out of candyToday, January 14, 2018, is a milestone day on Broadway. There were many goodbyes to be shared. Two shows are closing, the revival of Miss Saigon…
<<<<< Don't forget to vote for The Broadway Olympics! Click the rings and vote now!"It's the little things you do together," says Sondheim in Company. Even on Broadway, …
So, I'm at a distinct disadvantage in reviewing the Original Cast Recording of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical. (Masterworks Broadway) I haven't seen the show yet, and I've never…
This year, in honor of the Winter Games in Pyeong Chang, South Korea, I thought it would be fun to have our own version of the Olympics for each musical of the 2017-2018 season.Here's how it…
