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REVIEW: Oh, Mary!
Review of the Saturday, July 27, 2024 matinee performance at the Lyceum Theatre in New York City. A new play by Cole Escola. Starring Cole Escola, Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, Bianca Leigh and Tony...
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REVIEW: Illinoise (Re-review)
Review of the Saturday, July 27, 2024 matinee performance at the St. James Theatre in New York City. Featuring dancers Benjamin Cook, Gaby Diaz, Jeanette Delgado, Rachel Lockhart, Ahmad Simmons, Byron...
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Friday 5: 5 Best Broadway Show Title Songs: 2003 - 2008
5 Best Broadway Show Title Songs: 2003-2008Today, we take a look back at 5 early 20th century musicals that had some terrific title numbers. Why did we like them? What are our favorite lyrics from...
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What We're Watching
In between trips to the theater, we get our fix by watching videos of theater songs. Here are some of the things we've had on repeat lately (in no particular order):What We're WatchingShow...
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Broadway Games: Marquee Match-up III
Like most theater fans, we long ago set a goal of seeing a show in each of Broadway's 41 theaters. We've been lucky enough to have done just that some time ago. How many have you been to? Whether...
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Olympians on Broadway
Well, the 2024 Summer Olympics are in the history books. Like many of you, I enjoy the Games every time they come around, even though sports really aren't my thing, generally. But this Olympiad had...
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Play It Again: Oliver!'s "As Long As He Needs Me"
Play It Again:Oliver!'s "As Long As He Needs Me"For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from several different cast...
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Friday 5: 5 Best Musicals That Need Their First Revival
 5 Best Musicals That Need Their First RevivalBelieve it or not, this edition of F5 was actually brought about by the announcement of yet another revival of Glengarry Glen Ross, which feels like it...
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Around the TheatreScene July/August 2024
Over the course of each month, we'll collect pictures and newsy tidbits from the "TheatreScene." We'll be scouring Twitter, Instagram and other social media for interesting items. And we'd love to...
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At This Theater: The Booth
Opening in 1913 with the play, The Great Adventure, The Booth Theatre  was named for American actor Edwin Booth, not the other one. Interestingly enough, a revival of Our American Cousin did play...
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REVIEW: Once Upon a Mattress
Review of the Wednesday, August 21, 2024 matinee performance at the Hudson Theatre in New York City. Starring Sutton Foster and Michael Urie with Brooks Ashmanskas, Will Chase, Nikki Renee Daniels, Ana...
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The 2023 - 2024 Broadway Top 40 Voting Part 1
As we begin the new Broadway season, and now that we've all had a chance to get familiar with the new, original scores from last season, we are looking to create a countdown of your favorite songs of...
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Play It Again: La Cage aux Folles'"I Am What I Am"
Play It Again:Â La Cage aux Folles'Â "I Am What I Am"For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from several different cast...
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Broadway Games: Tony Awards Stats Acrostic-ish Puzzle
A Broadway Acrostic-ish Puzzle:Tony Awards StatsFigure out the Broadway-related answer to each clue below. Then, transfer each letter to the grid to reveal an interesting Tony Award stat. The numbers...
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The 2023 - 2024 Broadway Top 40 Voting Part 2
As we begin the new Broadway season, and now that we've all had a chance to get familiar with the new, original scores from last season, we are looking to create a countdown of your favorite songs of...
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Looking Forward to Fall: September - November 2024
Where did summer go? Personally, I'm happy for the fall - it'll get cooler, the leaves will turn, and the new Broadway season will be in full swing! As always, though, before we look ahead, we like to...
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Friday 5: 5 Best Costumes Currently on Broadway
5 Best Costumes Currently on BroadwayMary's Hoop Skirt - Oh, Mary!Costume design by Holly Pierson   Wig design by Leah J. LoukasMove over, Mrs. Anna. Your dance-y hoop skirt may have finally met its...
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The 2023 - 2024 Broadway Top 40 Voting Part 3
As we begin the new Broadway season, and now that we've all had a chance to get familiar with the new, original scores from last season, we are looking to create a countdown of your favorite songs of...
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Play It Again: Sweeney Todd's "My Friends"
Play It Again: Sweeney Todd's "My Friends"For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from several different cast recordings....
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Broadway Games: Marquee Match-up IV
Like most theater fans, we long ago set a goal of seeing a show in each of Broadway's 41 theaters. We've been lucky enough to have done just that some time ago. How many have you been to? Whether...
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