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300 Shows: Favorite Play Revivals
Of the 300 distinct Broadway productions I've seen over the past 35+ years, and 22 of them play revivals. And they've run the gamut in quality, as you might expect. In looking over my lists of my...
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One That Got Away: Bob Fosse's Big Deal
After spending a lot of time looking back at 300 different Broadway shows, and feeling so grateful for every single one of them, I also started thinking about shows I missed. It seems... I don't...
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#TBT: Playbill: Pippin: April 2013
One of the greatest thrills of seeing live theater is when you see a favorite work in a whole new light. Such is the case with the 2013 revival of Pippin, which completely blew me away. There was just...
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Jeff and Mike's 2019 Tony Awards Picks
It's finally here! The weekend we all look forward to. Am I right, theater fans? Seems like just yesterday that The Band's Visit took home 10 awards. Yet here we are again! It's 2019 Tony Awards...
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Broadway Heat: Beetlejuice and Tootsie: The Elite 8 Round
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT X 2: Beetlejuice / Tootsie EditionLast week's elimination was a real nail biter, with cast members...
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The 2019 Tony Awards: A Few Thoughts...
It is finished. The 2018-2019 Broadway season is officially in the books, and the post-Tonys haze begins to lift. Like most of you, we were glued to the screen on Sunday night watching events...
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Mr. Broadway June 2019: The Prom's Brooks Ashmankas
Mr. Broadway June 2019is that increasingly rare creature - a constantly working stage actor. He's constantly in regional theaters, and has done a few TV shows and a movie. And he's been a steady...
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Ms. Broadway 2019: Tootsie's Lilli Cooper
Ms. Broadway June 2019Â has an impressive resume in film, TV and, of course, theater. And she's just getting started - she's our youngest honoree yet. Whether she's creating roles in big new musicals,...
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The Friday 5: 5 Times Broadway Had Puppets
In honor of the closing of Avenue Qand the Tony-winning King Kong, we use this week's Friday 5to celebrate the art of puppetry. Over the years, we've seen some awesome, jaw-dropping stuff. From...
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Broadway Heat: Beetlejuice and Tootsie: The Final 4
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT X 2: Beetlejuice / Tootsie Edition Once again, the voting for both shows was VERY close last week. We...
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Standing @ Zero: The Prom's Drew Redington
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, we are celebrating a relative newbie to the...
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300 Shows: Guilty Pleasures and the Worst Shows
Ah, reminiscing... So, over the first 300 Broadway shows, I've enjoyed many a show that others dislike. You know the ones I'm talking about - shows that are "too popular,""too silly," or a combination...
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Around the U.S.A. in 80 Musicals: Part III: The Midwest
With the spring rush and awards season behind us, it's time to get back to our regularly scheduled content! Today, we continue our popular series Around the U.S.A. in 80 Musicals, focusing this time on...
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The Friday 5: 5 Best Broadway Mezzanines
Seating preferences are a pretty personal choice. Some people have physical considerations when selecting a seat, others have financial constraints. Sometimes you have to go with what's available....
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Broadway Heat: Beetlejuice and Tootsie: The Championship!
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT X 2: Beetlejuice / Tootsie EditionWell, this is it! The LAST Championship round of the 2018 - 2019...
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300 Shows: Awesome Design
After some 36 years of seeing Broadway shows, I have to admit it takes a lot to impress me. But I can guarantee that if everyone on the creative team is on the same page, and everything about the show...
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LOGOS: Moulin Rouge!
It's a new season, and it looks like things are going to start with a scorching summer on Broadway. And I don't just mean the city heat. We saw this season's first musical last summer in Boston and...
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#TBT: CD Review: OBCR The Full Monty
From the zippy, jazzy and unrelated overture to the catchy "Let It Go" finale, David Yazbek's freshman Broadway score for The Full Monty is fun and funny from start to finish. The show itself is one of...
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The Friday 5: Pride: 5 Favorite LGBTQ Broadway Songs
As we head into the final weekend of Pride 2019, I thought it appropriate to take a brief look at some Broadway songs that I turn to when I'm feeling alone or any emotional time in my life. I feel so...
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BROADWAY HEAT: THE HOTTEST BROADWAY MUSICAL STAR OF 2018-2019 FINAL
HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.What a ride it has been this season! Last week's final happened exactly one year after the first week of the season's...
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