Clik here to view.
Looking Forward to Spring 2014
The Bridges of Madison CountyI cannot believe that March starts tomorrow. March! What the hell happened to January and February? Funny how time flies when you are freezing your ass off, right? And...
View ArticleClik here to view.
HOT or NOT Round 11: The Les Miserables Edition
The 25th Anniversary production of Les Miserables started previews over the weekend, and this cast is getting a TON of buzz! With an exciting mixture of established Broadway stars and soon-to-be stars...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The New Tony Nominations Rule: What If...?
You've probably read about the new rule adopted by the Tony Awards Administration Committee regarding the number of nominees in the four major categories. Simply, it states that if nine or more...
View ArticleClik here to view.
CONTEST: WIN Tickets to The Cripple of Inishmaan
Maybe you've seen one of the plays of Martin McDonagh- The Beauty Queen of Leenane, The Pillowman, or The Lieutenant of Inishmore. Or maybe you are a fan of Daniel Radcliffe - his stage work has been...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Welcome to Broadway! New Faces of the 2013 - 2014 Season (Quarter 3)
Debra MessingAll season I've been celebrating all the talented, hard-working folks that are making their Broadway debuts! During the first quarter (HERE) there were at least 59 debuts, and during the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Re-Imagined: The New Les Miserables Poses Many Questions...
Previously, I blogged about the "re-imagined Phantom of the Opera" (HERE), without the onus of seeing that show anytime soon. But the "re-imagined Les Miserables, " now in previews, is in my...
View ArticleClik here to view.
HOT or NOT Round 12: The IF/THEN Edition
Whether you call her Idina Menzel or Adele Dazeem, that wickedly talented gal is headlining one of the most star-studded, talked about new musicals of the season. And I do mean star-studded! In...
View ArticleClik here to view.
CONTEST: CD Giveaway! Enter To Win Les Misérables Live! Dream The Dream
Hey, Les Miz fans, have I got a giveaway for you! Read on!I'm giving away THREE copies of Les Misérables Live! Dream The Dream ENTER TO WIN BY MONDAY, MARCH 17th AT 6 PM!!The live 2010 recording of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Star-Gazing: The Power Behind the Broadway Scene This Spring (A - L)
A couple of weeks ago, I blogged about all of the star power coming to Broadway this spring. Several of you wrote to express that I was leaving out the other half of the equation by not including the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Broadway Boys: Mr. March 2014: Rocky's Andy Karl
Mr. March 2014Andy KarlWHY HE'S MR. BROADWAY: He's been slowly and steadily building a solid resume of roles in touring, Off-Broadway, and Broadway shows since he moved to the big city in 1994....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Broadway Ladies: Ms. March 2014: Les Miserables' Keala Settle
Ms. March 2014Keala SettleWHY SHE'S MS. BROADWAY:How do you make your return to Broadway after a Tony-nominated turn? Well, if you are Ms. April, you tackle an iconic role in a great big Broadway...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The New Tony Nominations Rule: What If...?
You've probably read about the new rule adopted by the Tony Awards Administration Committee regarding the number of nominees in the four major categories. Simply, it states that if nine or more...
View ArticleClik here to view.
HOT or NOT Round 13: The BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Edition
This could be just what Broadway needs this season - a big musical comedy extravaganza! Bullets Over Broadwayis all singing, dancing, and hi-jinx! A score of timeless classics and a cast full of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
REVIEW: ROCKY
Review of the matinee performance on Saturday, March 15 at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City. Starring Andy Karl, Margo Seibert, Terence Archie, Dakin Matthews, Danny Mastrogiorgio and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
CD REVIEW: Big Fish
Big Fishthe Original Cast Recording is pretty much like Big Fishthe musical. And that's not necessarily a good thing. At least everyone involved can be proud of their consistency. But it says a lot...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Star-Gazing: The Power Behind the Broadway Scene This Spring (M - Z)
Here's the last in my series of blogs that takes a look at the award-winning pedigree of the stars, writers and creative teams behind all of the shows opening this spring. (Behind the Scenes A - L:...
View ArticleClik here to view.
REVIEW: Aladdin
Review of the evening preview performance on Saturday, March 15 at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City. Starring Adam Jacobs, James Monroe Iglehart, Courtney Reed and Jonathan Freeman. Book...
View ArticleClik here to view.
HOT or NOT Round 14: The Cabaret Edition
Sixteen years ago, the revival of Cabaretraised the bar for what audiences expect from a musical revival. Sam Mendesand Rob Marshallbrought the already classic back in a gritty, harsh re-imagining...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Another ABBA Musical? "Act One"
It is always interesting for me and my best buddy and theatre companion Mike to figure out what we are going to do for that long wait until a 3 o'clock curtain on a Sunday afternoon. Last time we were...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Broadway Things That Make Me Happy March Edition
Here's a few things in the TheatreScene that make me really happy!Tony-winner Turns Billboard Top 10 ArtistShe was the surprise story at the Oscars (Thank you, John Travolta!). She's (finally) back on...
View Article