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HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.As summer ends, it's fitting that the last of the three musicals of this early season is nearing the end o…
With summer unofficially over, it's time to head back to school - even in the theater world! Here are 5 of my favorite shows that take place entirely or partially in the classroom.THE FRIDAY…
Music has Madonna and Cher. The 70's had Charo. Broadway has Orfeh. When your show needs a strong, confident woman, she's the go-to. When your show needs someone who can belt with an aching,…
One of my favorite moments in Head Over Heels is when Andrew Durand's Musidorus announces that he's not ready/willing to give up his feminine side after spending much of the show in drag. He…
HOT: (adj) on Broadway: fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.It's Pretty Woman: The Musical time! This week, we are going to narrow it down to The Final 4!&…
Today's Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer. Instead of being sad that the summer season is over, I'm choosing to be optimistic about the coming fall. But first, let's have quick review …
Most of the younger generation of theater fans will likely remember the late Carole Shelley as the villainous original Madame Morrible in Wicked. But her career spanned decades, so depe…
With the passing this week of Neil Simon, I thought I'd share my five favorite memories/shows by the prolific playwright. It was difficult to narrow it down to just five; I was a big fan. I …
I knew when I was going through my Playbill collection looking for a new #TBT subject, I had to include this one!Blood Brothers is one of my all-time favorite shows. I saw it an em…
What ingredients made Waitress a hit?If we could define the perfect formula for guaranteeing that a musical will be a smash hit, we'd all be very wealthy, wouldn't we theater fans? I su…
As we continue to celebrate the start of my 36th year of going to Broadway shows, let's take a look at more of the theaters where I've seen multiple distinct productions. Miss the first part…
(POLL STARTS AFTER THE DIRECTIONS.)HOT on Broadway (adj.): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.Last week, we announced the winner of BROADWAY HEAT: Gettin'…
Earlier this summer, as we waited to get in to Angels in America, Mike and I got to talking about Neil Simon, and his impact on American Theatre. His impact on comedy will be felt for genera…
A couple of weeks ago, The Friday 5 was all about five "One-and-Done" shows. Those that we were glad we saw, but once was enough. This week, Mike and I share with you five shows that were so…
Going through my CD collection last week, I came across one I haven't played in years - The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. In the mid-80's …
Next in an occasional series, the year is 2013. There are musical revivals I love - The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Pippin, Cinderella, - a couple I really didn't care for hate&n…
I'm pretty sure that if you take the time to read theater blogs, you love going to the theater. And you probably keep track of which shows you've seen. Maybe you keep all of your tickets, or…
HOT: (adj) on Broadway: fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.THIS IS IT! THE BATTLE OF THE BAND MATES IS HERE!At last! We started out with 20 cast members, and now we…
Review of the evening performance on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City. Starring Samantha Barks, Andy Karl, Orfeh, Eric Anderson, Jason Danieley and Ezra K…
Pretty Woman: The MusicalOpening Night: Thursday, August 16, 2018Nederlander TheatreCongratulations to the following cast members making their Broadway debut tonight!SAMANTHA BARKS(Vivian Wa…
If you read my blog with any frequency, you know that I have my Broadway "things." I'm pretty sure many of you do, too. And as many of you know, I have a particular affinity for anything Pla…
HOT: (adj) on Broadway: fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.It's Gettin' the Band Back Together time! They opened last night, but we still have a little wo…
Gettin' the Band Back TogetherOpening Night: Monday, August 13, 2018Belasco TheatreCongratulations to the following cast members making their Broadway debut tonight!BECCA KOTTE(TAWNEY TRUEBO…
As we traveled into the city for our latest theater weekend, Mike and I got to chatting about all the shows we've seen over the years, and boy, have we been fortunate. We've seen some great …
Since the late 80's, she's been a fixture on the theater scene: on Broadway, off-Broadway, national tours and regional theater. She's created roles, and she's been a high profile replacement…
