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BROADWAY HEAT: Oklahoma! and Hadestown Edition: The Sweet 16!
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT X 2: Oklahoma! / Hadestown EditionIn order to get through the rest of the season's shows before next...
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REVIEW: OBCR: The Prom - On Vinyl!
The nostalgic/stubborn side of me is thrilled that vinyl cast recordings are back in style. I know, I know. I've written about this before. But now I have reason to write about it again, because I got...
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Mr. Broadway May 2019: Tootsie's John Behlmann
Some actors find success in all mediums. Such is the case with Mr. Broadway May 2019, who has found steady work in television, film, and, of course, the stage. He's the kind of actor whose face looks...
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Ms. Broadway May 2019: Beetlejuice's Kerry Butler
I've had the pleasure of seeing Ms. Broadway May 2019 in nine different shows over the years, from her Broadway debut in Blood Brothers all the way through to her triple-role turn in last year's Mean...
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The Friday 5: 5 Favorite Show Logos of the 2018 -2019 Season
With the 2018-2019 Broadway season now in the history books, it's time to take a look back at the year in logos. It's one of my favorite topics, so it makes sense to start there! So, this week's Friday...
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BROADWAY HEAT: Oklahoma! and Hadestown Edition: The Elite 8!
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT X 2: Oklahoma! / Hadestown EditionLike we said last week, in order to get through the rest of the...
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REVIEW: Grand Hotel: The Musical
Review of the Sunday, May 12, 2019 matinee at Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia. Book by Luther Davis. Music and lyrics by Robert Wright and George Forrest. Additional music and lyrics by Maury...
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FOSSE/VERDON: Episodes 4 - 6
Bob Fosse, Nicole Fosse and Gwen VerdonAs the FX miniseries Fosse/Verdon continues, I admire the show more and more, and I am completely smitten with the brilliant Michelle Williams. I've always been a...
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Standing @ Zero: Tootsie's Harris Milgrim
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.At the end of April, this month's honoree opened in his...
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BROADWAY HEAT: Oklahoma! and Hadestown Edition: The Final 4!
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT X 2: Oklahoma! / Hadestown EditionLike we said last week, in order to get through the rest of the...
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REVIEW: Hadestown
Review of the Saturday, May 18, 2019 matinee performance at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Starring Reeve Carney, Andre de Shields, Amber Gray, Eva Noblezada, Patrick Page. Book, music and lyrics by Anaïs...
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REVIEW: Tootsie
Review of the Saturday, May 18, 2019 evening performance at the Marquis Theatre in New York City. Starring Santino Fontana, John Behlmann, Lilli Cooper, Andy Grotelueschen, Julie Halston, Michael...
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REVIEW: Oklahoma!
Review of the Sunday, May 19, 2019 matinee performance at the Circle in the Square Theatre in New York City. Starring Will Brill, Damon Daunno, James Davis, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Allie Stroker, Mary...
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300 Broadway Shows! (...and Counting!)
Well, it took just short of thirty-six years, bit I finally reached a big milestone in my Broadway theater-going career! As of last Sunday, I have seen 300 different Broadway productions. That's not...
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BROADWAY HEAT: Oklahoma! and Hadestown Edition: The Championship Round!
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT X 2: Oklahoma! / Hadestown EditionLike we said last week, in order to get through the rest of the...
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300 Broadway Shows: My Favorite Musical Revivals
Since my first Broadway show and my 300th were both revivals, it seems only fitting that my looking back over nearly 36 years of shows begins with my favorite revivals. Over the years, I've been so...
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Fosse/Verdon: Episodes 7 - 8
Sure, it was soapy, but the musical theater nerd and Bob Fossefanatic in me loved every single minute of the miniseries Fosse/Verdon. And I am sad to see it go. I'll especially going to miss watching...
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CD Review: OBCR The Cher Show
The song is called "Woman's World," but let's face it, we live in Cher's World. For proof, you need look (or listen) no further the Original Broadway Cast Recording of The Cher Show which is really...
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Looking Forward to Summer: June - August 2019
The heat is on, and we aren't taking a break from great theater because of a little summer sweat! There's a variety of stuff on our agenda over the next three months - a re-visit to the first new...
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Broadway Heat: Beetlejuice and Tootsie: Sweet 16 Round
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT X 2: Beetlejuice / Tootsie EditionThis week begins the final edition of Broadway Heat for the...
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