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Standing @ Zero: King Kong's Ashley Andrews (Partly NSFW)
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 one of many unsung heroes in a...
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When "The Best" Isn't Your "Favorite: The Producers vs The Full Monty
It was the 2000-2001 Broadway season, and we didn't know it, but the world was in the brink of changing forever. The fall of 2000 brought me one of my all-time favorite musicals; the spring of 2001...
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Welcome to the Theater: The Broadway Debuts of Ain't Too Proud
Today we celebrate the 5 cast members from Ain't Too Proud who are making their Broadway debut tonight.Congratulations to everyone making their dreams come true! Here's to great reviews, a terrific...
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#TBT: Playbill: Meet Me in St. Louis: May 1990
The look and scale of Meet Me in St. Louis was emblematic of shows in the late 80's/early 90's. Everything about it was huge - the sets (including a gigantic, multi-floor, rotating Victorian house, an...
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The Friday 5: 5 Favorite Andrew Lloyd Webber Shows
I know I spend a great deal of time writing about Sondheim and Kander and Ebb on this blog. That's not to say I don't enjoy others. Having recently enjoyed a re-visit to The Phantom of the Opera, I've...
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Broadway Heat: Kiss Me, Kate Edition: The Championship
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT:Â KISS ME, KATEÂ EDITIONTHIS IS IT! The Championship Round starts TODAY! The winner will be THE HOTTEST...
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CD REVIEW: Waitress OBCR
It is testimony to how much I enjoy Sara Bareilles' score for Waitress (well, most of it) that I'm going to try and limit my criticism of the show itself. Suffice it to say, I have several problems...
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Around The U.S.A. in 80 Musicals: Part II: Southeast
Thank you for embracing our new series Around the U.S.A. in 80 Musicals! This week, we move down South to the 14 states (and D.C.) that make up the American Southeast. From Maryland down to Florida and...
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Welcome to the Theater! The Broadway Debuts of What the Constitution Means to Me
Today we celebrate the entire cast of What the Constitution Means to Me who are making their Broadway debut on Sunday.Congratulations to everyone making their dreams come true! Here's to great reviews,...
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The Friday 5 - More Broadway Jeopardy!
A couple weeks ago, we offered up a Friday 5's worth of Jeopardy! questions, and the response was great! So, here's a new category with 5 Broadway-related questions (plus a Final Jeopardy question, of...
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BROADWAY HEAT: Ain't Too Proud Edition: The Elimination Round
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: Ain't Too Proud EditionNew week! New show! New poll! The cast of the recently opened new musical...
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REVIEW: Merrily We Roll Along
Review of the Sunday, March 31, 2019 matinee performance at the Laura Pels Theatre in New York City. A Fiasco Theater Production presented by The Roundabout Theatre Company. With Jessie Austrian,...
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REVIEW: Be More Chill
Review of the Saturday, March 30, 2019 evening performance at Lyceum Theatre in New York City. With Will Roland, Jason Tam, George Salazar, Stephanie Hsu, Gerard Canonico, Katlyn Carlson, Lauren...
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Welcome to the Theater! The Broadway Debuts of King Lear
Today we celebrate the 8 cast members of King Lear who are making their official Broadway debut tonight.Congratulations to everyone making their dreams come true! Here's to great reviews, a terrific...
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REVIEW: King Lear
Review of the Saturday, March 30, 2019 matinee at the Cort Theatre in New York City. Starring Glenda Jackson, Ruth Wilson, Jane Houdyshell, Elizabeth Marvel, Aisling O'Sullivan, Pedro Pascal and John...
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Welcome to the Theater! The Broadway Debuts of Oklahoma!
Today we celebrate the 8 cast members of Oklahoma! who are making their official Broadway debut tonight.Congratulations to everyone making their dreams come true! Here's to great reviews, a terrific...
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BROADWAY HEAT: Ain't Too Proud Edition: The Sweet 16
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: Ain't Too Proud EditionAnd just like that, there are just 16 cast members from Ain't Too Proud left,...
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Mr. Broadway April 2019: Ain't Too Proud's Ephraim Sykes
Over the past decade, this young guy has created quite a career for himself, on Broadway and off, and even on TV. Slowly but surely, he has worked his way up from the ensemble to a leading role as one...
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Ms. Broadway April 2019: Oklahoma's Rebecca Naomi Jones
Although I did see her Broadway debut, it wasn't until I saw her second show that I really took notice of this month's honoree. Since then, I'd say she's a selling point for any show she's in. I'm...
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#TBT: Playbill: The Addams Family: May 2010
There would have been a full on riot if the Broadway show didn't start with the famous TV theme and finger snaps. Thank goodness, The Addams Familydidn't make that mistake. And they had a killer cast...
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