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Jeff

@jkstheatrescene.bsky.social

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Been writing a theater blog/website since 2009. Please give my site a look: jkstheatrescene.com I love theater, reading & most cultural things. Currently obsessed with The Outsiders & Maybe Happy Ending! HwaBoon! Fellow Broadway lovers give me a follow

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Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · 8d

"It is Ms. Levy who nearly steals the show with her moving, brilliantly sung Mother. Her "Back to Before" is simply exquisite. Could this win her that evasive Tony Award nomination and maybe even a win?"

Our full review of @LCTheater 's RAGTIME: www.jkstheatrescene.com/2025/10/revi...

Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · 9d

"At last, Ragtime has been given its due with a production worthy of its writing. One of Broadway's best revivals ever, it is not to be missed."

Our full review here: www.jkstheatrescene.com/2025/10/revi...

REVIEW: Ragtime

Review of the Sunday, September 28, 2025 matinee performance at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City. Starring Jos...

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Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · 9d

There's a new Mary in the White House & a whole new administration, too!

To welcome Jane & the @ohmaryplay cast, we have a little quiz. Good luck!

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Broadway Games: The Krakowski Administration

Broadway Games: The Krakowski Administration Starting this week, there's a new gal under those famous bratty curls! Jane Krakowski is the n...

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Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · 10d

Today we celebrate @justcaseylikes a Broadway 3-peater!

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@heathersmusical @almostfamousbwy @bttfmusical

Broadway 3-peats: Casey Likes

Here is the second 3-peater in our new series, Broadway 3-peats , which recognizes theater folk who have made a big impression on us three t...

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Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · 15d

I can't take any such list seriously that does not include Lucas McCain from The Rifleman played by Chuck Connors.

Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · 15d

Happy Friday, theater fans!

5 Times We Sat Onstage! We felt like Broadway stars!

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Friday 5: 5 Times We Took the Broadway Stage

5 Times We Took the Broadway Stage Like many of you reading this, we've dreamed of being on the Broadway stage. Well, it's more of a fanta...

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Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · 17d

We sat in the side orchestra section when we saw @hadestown .

How was the view?

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From Where We Sat: The Walter Kerr Theatre

Today, we begin a new feature based on many of your emails and questions, namely "how were your seats?" Sure, I'm aware of another website t...

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Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · 19d

We went way down to @hadestown to check out the new cast.

Here's why you should too: www.jkstheatrescene.com/2025/10/revi...

Review: Hadestown (Fall 2025 Company)

Review of the Saturday, September 27, 2025 evening performance at the Walter Kerr Theatre in New York City. Starring Morgan Dudley, Malcolm ...

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Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · 24d

So what's the damage?

Our review of @HeathersMusical : www.jkstheatrescene.com/2025/10/revi...

Review: Heathers: The Musical

Review of the Saturday, September 27, 2025 matinee performance at New World Stages - Stage I in New York City. Starring Lorna Courtney, Case...

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Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · 29d

It's Friday!

Here are 5 little things we like to do when we take theater trips to NYC:

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Friday 5: 5 Little Things I'm Looking Forward To On Our Next NYC Visit

5 Little Things I'm Looking Forward To On Our Next NYC Visit After 40 plus years of visits to The Big Apple, I've pretty much done all of th...

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Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · Sep 25

As we get closer to
@chessbway
beginning performances, today we wrap up our review of the CHESS/ABBA documentary with part 3 "The Endgame."

It's worth a watch!

Our review: jkstheatrescene.com/2025/09/revi...

Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · Sep 24

It's not Friday yet, but why not play a Broadway Game today anyway?

Do you know your shows by their scenery? Good luck!

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Broadway Games: Slices of Scenery

Broadway Games: Slices of Scenery You all did so well with the costume ID games a couple of weeks ago, that we thought we'd give you a cha...

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Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · Sep 19

Today's Friday 5 features 5 Ensemblists that we are excited to see this fall, PLUS a bonus 2 Broadway debuts that we can't wait to see!

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Friday 5 + 2: 5 Fall Ensemblists + 2 New Fall Actors

Yesterday, we shared those Leading Players we were looking forward to seeing once again this fall. This season's stacked casts are also a go...

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Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · Sep 18

Here are just some of the 10 Leading Players we can't wait to see in shows this fall:

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10 Leading Players We Can't Wait to See This Fall

On paper, this fall isn't nearly as exciting as recent previous seasons. There are not too many shows generating much enthusiasm or even con...

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Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · Sep 17

Today we are all about Broadway's smallest theater, The Hayes!

Have you seen anything there?

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At This Theatre: The Hayes

At This Theatre: The Hayes Home to the most recent Best Play Tony Award winner ( Purpose ), The Hayes Theatre , renamed to honor the first l...

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Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · Sep 12

It's Friday and today is our last Broadway Game of the week!

It's silly and just for fun. Good luck!

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Broadway Games Week: In Other Words

Broadway Games Week: In Other Words DIRECTIONS: Broadway Games Week comes to a close with a bit of a word game. Name the actual title of ...

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Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · Sep 11

OK, Broadway Fashionistas! Here's the rest of the Musical Costumes Game! Good luck.

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Broadway Games Week: What Broadway is Wearing This Season Continued...

Broadway Games Week: What Broadway is Wearing This Season Continued... DIRECTIONS : Name the show each costume comes from. BONUS: Name th...

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Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · Sep 10

Broadway Games Week continues!

How well do you know Broadway fashion in 2025? What show? What character wears it?

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Broadway Games Week: What Broadway is Wearing This Season

Broadway Games Week: What Broadway is Wearing This Season DIRECTIONS: Name the show each costume comes from. BONUS: Name the character(s) th...

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Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · Sep 9

It's Broadway Games Week over on our site!

Today, it's a numbers game! How well do you know songs from shows with numbers in the title?

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Broadway Game Week: A Numbers Game

As we gear up for a busier fall season ahead, let's hit pause and have nothing but fun this week with 4 days of games! Up first, "A Numbers ...

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Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · Sep 5

Happy Friday!

With @MammaMiaMusical back and @chessbway coming soon, ABBA is all the Broadway rage once again!

Here are 5 songs we think should be in the next ANNA musical!

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Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hey Broadway buffs! We love stats & today we are looking at long-running shows.

Do you know the title of the very first Broadway show to run for 1,000 performances? How about the longest running musical of the 2020s?

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Broadway By the Numbers - The Longest Runners

With the news that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child just became the third longest-running play in Broadway history, I was curious about ot...

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Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · Sep 1

This fall we have 7 shows on our radar! Will we see any of you there?

What are you looking forward to that we might have missed?

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Looking Forward to Fall: September - November 2025

It's hard to believe another three months have passed. This summer is now past, and unlike other recent summers, Broadway was rather less th...

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Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · Aug 28

Let's talk about a Broadway three-peat!

1st up: BONNIE MILLIGAN!

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Broadway 3-peats: Bonnie Milligan

In hockey, three goals in a single game is called a "hat-trick," and three strikes in a row is called a "turkey." When a team wins a champi...

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Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · Aug 27

Have you seen any shows at Broadway's Ambassador Theatre (besides @ChicagoMusical )?

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At This Theatre: The Ambassador

There are a few Broadway theaters that have had shows run so long in them, that those shows are the only ones that have played there during ...

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Jeff @jkstheatrescene.bsky.social · Aug 22

Happy Friday!

Broadway puzzle lovers have we got a game for you today!

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Broadway Games: A New Mash-up!

Broadway Games: A New Mash-up! This is what happens when two award-winning shows collide. Figure out each word based on the given clues, t...

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