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#TBT: 1964 OBCR: Anyone Can Whistle
Haven't talked much about the great StephenSondheimin awhile, and I've really missed his work. I've seen productions of all but four of his shows; only Saturday Night, The Frogs, Do I Hear a Waltz?,...
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The Friday 5
It's Friday and it's time for some fun! We haven't done a quiz of any kind in years, so today's Friday 5is remedying that! These 5 questions are all about people and shows of the 2018 - 2019 Broadway...
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Thoughts on RENT LIVE
Like I did with Jesus Christ Superstar Live, I'll share my thoughts about RENT Live as they happen. It only seems fitting that a live show gets a live response. Depending on how it goes, I'll come back...
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Broadway Heat: Be More Chill Edition: The Sweet 16!
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: BE MORE CHILL EDITIONIt's been the talk of the internet among the teen theater geek niche for years....
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#MyBroadwayThing - Souvenir Programs
They say confession is good for the soul. Sharing my struggles with collecting all things Broadway with you has, in fact, been very cathartic. Today, I bring you #MyBroadwayThing for souvenir programs....
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Around the World in 80 Musicals: Part VI: The Americas
With today's entry, we conclude our world tour with the final 10 musicals which all hail from the Western Hemisphere. This batch of classics covers hits, misses, masters of musical theater, history,...
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#TBT: Playbill: Beautiful - The Carole King Musical: January 2014
Beautiful - The Carole King Musicalrecently celebrated its 5th anniversary, and as it turns out, we saw the show 5 years ago this past week. Since then, it's been great to see the original cast in new...
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The Friday 5: 5 Bio-Musicals We'd Actually Like to See
With last week's announcement that the Michael Jacksonbio-musical Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough is Broadway-bound, (not to mention the forthcoming Tina Turner show Tina) I've been giving this...
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Broadway Heat: Be More Chill Edition: The Elite 8
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: BE MORE CHILL EDITIONJust like the show, which just moved into the Lyceum Theatre and is set to start...
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The Broadway Boys: Mr. February 2019: Frederick Weller
Back in December, we honored the wonderful Gideon Glick as our man of the month. Currently co-starring with Mr. December in To Kill a Mockingbird is Frederick Weller, who plays a wretched human being...
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The Broadway Ladies: Ms. February 2019: Laura Benanti
She's been a Broadway favorite for years. And while she's made quite a name for herself on television with her hilarious Melania impression and appearances on such programs as Supergirl, we all love...
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REVIEW: Hamilton
Review of the Saturday, February 2, 2019 matinee performance at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City. Starring Michael Luwoye, Denee Benton, Daniel Breaker, Mandy Gonzalez, Ryan Vasquez, James...
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The Friday 5: 5 Title Songs: 2003 - 2008
Today's Friday 5 returns to a reader favorite - title songs from Broadway musicals. This batch includes a huge pop hit, a cartoon, and operatic masterpiece, the first musical from a master and a big...
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Broadway Heat: Be More Chill Edition: The Final 4
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: BE MORE CHILL EDITIONAnd then there were four! Last week's voting was remarkably close! Less than 5...
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REVIEW: Puffs
Review of the Friday, February 1, 2019 performance at New World Stages Stage 5 in New York City. Featuring Madeleine Bundy, Jessie Cannizzaro, Anna Dart, Kullan Edberg, Alex Haynes, Reginald Keith...
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REVIEW: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two
Review of the Sunday, February 3, 2019 matinee (Part One) and evening (Part Two) performances at the Lyric Theatre in New York City. Starring Anthony Boyle, Sam Clemmett, Noma Dumezweni, Jessie Fisher,...
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Broadway Valentines
Move over, Romeo and Juliet! Love is in the air on Broadway this season! There's a little something for everyone - Cupid's arrow is a liberal one. Straight, gay, bi - every couple has their obstacles...
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The Friday 5: 5 Takeaways from Sitting Near Kids at a Broadway Show
During my most recent Broadway trip, I had the opportunity to sit next to and around kids of a fair age range. Normally, I don't even notice such things, except that just prior to that weekend, there...
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Broadway Heat: Be More Chill Edition: The Championship!
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: BE MORE CHILL EDITIONTHIS IT IT! After weeks of voting, we are down to your 2 favorite "Hot" cast...
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Standing at Zero: Hamilton's Ryan Vasquez
So, why "Standing at Zero"? You know the numbers across the front of the stage? Zero is center, and we are putting one performer front and center. This month's honoree is a true utility player for that...
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