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Broadway Musical Writers' Debuts Couldn't wait for the weekend! (Plus, I have a review coming out this Friday!) Everybody has to start somewhere, right? Here are five of my favorite debuts by Broadway musical writers. So far, two of these shows are still the debuts, but the other three were just the beginning of storied careers. All of them are still writing, so the future is still bright! 5.…
Guilty Pleasures II: The Last 15 Years Today's article actually came about because a similar article that I posted 15 years ago was trending last week. 15 years! (Find that HERE .) Time sure flies. Anyway, over the years there have been several shows that were either not well-received at the time or were shorter run shows that I loved so much. I guess I like movie-based musicals more than I admit…
If I asked you what shows "Memory," "Willkommen," or "One" come from, you probably wouldn't even hesitate and say, " Cats, Cabaret and A Chorus Line ." But can you name a show when you are given lesser known songs from their scores? HINT: There are shows here from the last century on Broadway - from the 1920s - 2010s! Broadway Games: Name The Show! (Less Famous Songs Edition) 1. What show am I?…
It is no big secret that my favorite new musical of last season is The Lost Boys . I think my review of the show covers the many reasons why, including my admiration for the score by The Rescues . Now having listened to it a few times, my feelings for it have only deepened. Cast Recording Review: The Lost Boys The Act Two Tracks Tap HERE to check out our review of the Act One Tracks. How does the…
Summer Bracket 2026: Musical Sources The Winners! First of all, thank you all for participating! Lots of votes in each round, and several close pairings. It was close the whole time, so that means there were some really tough cuts. Twice, there was a winner determined by a SINGLE VOTE! Your votes really do count. The top 5 adaptations are below, and I have to say you picked some really superb…
In a way, with some shows, you get two for the price of one! In some musicals, there is a show within the show, and that's what today's game is all about! Good luck! Broadway Games: Let's Put On a Show DIRECTIONS: Match the title of the musical with that "show" in that show. A. The Sound of Music B. The King and I C. South Pacific D. Cats E. Guys and Dolls F. Cabaret G. Kiss of the Spider Woman H.…
It is no big secret that my favorite new musical of last season is The Lost Boys . I think my review of the show covers the many reasons why, including my admiration for the score by The Rescues . Now having listened to it a few times, my feelings for it have only deepened. Cast Recording Review: The Lost Boys The Act One Tracks As long time readers will tell you, I'm pretty old school when it…
We are so glad that so many of you have joined our annual summer fun! This year, there were some REALLY tough choices, along with some really choice comments about shows that are adapted from other sources. Those may be best for another time... That said, I was really impressed by your selections for last week's Final 4. Any one of the four are worthy of the title. Of course there can only be one…
Favorite Broadway Kid Roles (and the Actors Who Played Them) Several shows this past season featured kids in major roles, ranging from small children to older teenagers. The Tony-winning Best Musical Schmigadoon! featured the adorable Carson (played by Ayaan Diop). This year's Best Revival of a Musical, Ragtime has The Little Boy (Nick Barrington), The Little Girl (Tabitha Lawing) and the precious…
Each summer, we play a Broadway themed bracket game using your votes on a particular topic. This year, the topic is 21st Century Musicals and their sources. Inspired by the relative lack of completely original musicals like Maybe Happy Ending and Two Strangers , we thought this summer we'd settle, for once and for all which musical from the last 25 years is the very best based on another source.…
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