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CD REVIEW: Jagged Little Pill OBCR
As a teen/college guy of the 80's, I missed the generational hysteria surrounding Alanis Morissette's landmark album Jagged Little Pill. I mean, I knew her big mainstream hits from it, of course,...
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Broadway Eats: John's Pizzeria
We haven't had pizza in New York in years, but during our last trip, the craving for it hit. With tickets for Jagged Little Pill in hand, we set out for the only place we'd consider in that area,...
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#MyBroadwayThing: Special Edition Playbills
I haven't shared a #MyBroadwayThing in awhile, but after a recent purchase, I realized I had another one. That purchase was a copy of the Special Edition Playbill for Moulin Rouge! I was like a kid at...
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Musical of the Month: Disney's Beauty and the Beast: The Creative Team
The first Disney show on Broadway, Beauty and the Beast, went on to become the 10th longest-running show in history. Sure it was based on a beloved animated classic, but the stage version surely...
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The Friday 5: 5 Shows I'm Surprised I Did See
A couple of weeks ago, The Friday 5 was about 5 shows I'm surprised I've never seen. This week I thought I'd list 5 shows I'm surprised I actually did see! Maybe they were short running shows or maybe...
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BROADWAY HEAT: The Girl From the North Country: The Elimination Round!
There's no doubting that Girl From the North Country has been one of the buzziest shows of the season. Between script and cast changes, injuries and controversial staging choices, it is no wonder...
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Standing @ Zero: Jagged Little Pill's Kei Tsuruharatani
The ensemble of Jagged Little Pill plays an enormous part in nearly every aspect of the story and staging. As a group, they are extraordinary, but they are just as wondrous individually. One of those...
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CD Review: Hadestown OBCR
Frankly, the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Hadestownis one of the best in many years. Of course, it helps that it preserves one of the best in many years, too. But it is the details that make it...
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Welcome to the Theater! The Broadway Debuts of West Side Story
Congratulations to the entire company of West Side Story on your opening night! Special congratulations to the following 32 cast members who are making their official Broadway debuts tonight! Dreams...
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Musical of the Month: Disney's Beauty and the Beast: The Cast
The original cast of Disney's Beauty and the Beast was full of newbies, seasoned players, up-and-coming stars, future Tony Award winners and even a bona fide Broadway/TV legend! What, if anything, have...
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REVIEW: West Side Story
Review of the Sunday, January 26, 2020 matinee performance at the Broadway Theatre in New York City. Starring Jordan Dobson, Mia Pinero, Yesenia Ayala, Dharon E. Jones and Amar Ramasar. Book by Arthur...
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Broadway Heat: Girl From the North Country Edition: The Finals
Girl From the North Country has finally arrived on Broadway after acclaimed runs off-Broadway and in London. Last week, your votes eliminated half of the cast. Now it is really up to you! That's right,...
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LOGOS: Company (2020)
When I see the upcoming revival of Companythis spring, it'll be the third Broadway production for me. This has always been one of my favorite Sondheim scores, and I really enjoy the psychology of the...
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One That Got Away: The Secret Garden
In the interest of full disclosure, this One That Got Away is a bit of a cheat. A couple of years after its debut on Broadway, I did get to see the The Secret Garden's national tour. But I'm still...
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Musical of the Month: Disney's Beauty and the Beast: The Cast Recording
Today, we wind up this month'sMusical of the Monthseries with a look at the wonderful Original Broadway Cast Recording forDisney's Beauty and the Beast. Musical of the Month:Disney's Beauty and the...
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The Friday 5 Quiz: The "JKTS 6"
If you watch Jeopardy!, you probably know about the "J 6." That's a 6th answer created for each category that can be used if there's an issue with one of the others, and is available to play on their...
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Looking Forward to Spring: March - May 2020
Hopefully, the cold of winter will soon give way to warmer sunny days and the first blossoms of spring. As usual, no matter the weather outside, the Broadway theater scene always heats up at this time...
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Mr. Broadway March 2020: Bobbie's Boys From Company
The current revival of Company famously switches the genders of many of the characters, with Bobby now Bobbie, single and 35 in New York City. In the show, we meet three of her suitors: Andy...
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Ms. Broadway March 2020: Company's Nikki Renee Daniels
She's our very first two-time Ms. Broadway! So what has Nikki Renee Daniels been up to since January 2012? A lot! How's about getting married, starting a family and starring in some of the biggest...
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Welcome to the Theater! The Broadway Debuts of Girl From the North Country
Congratulations to the entire company of Girl From the North Country on your opening night! Special congratulations to the 3 cast members who are making their official Broadway debuts tonight! Dreams...
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