Profile for Jeffrey Karasarides

Normally, I use this series to take a deep dive into all of the nominees from any previous acting race. However, we’re coming off of this year’s hotly contested battle for Best Musical Revival. A race that saw a face-off between a scrappy rethinking of a long-running hit (Cats) and a big lavish staging of a classic (Ragtime). Both of which were highly acclaimed, very competitive for the win, and are about to end their Broadway runs. Thus, I thought it’d be a real juicy one to dive into.Tonys ...

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Markéta Irglová paid tribute to him on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/DbcEKSfor1F/

Steve Kazee paid tribute to him on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/DbZDD0cEvjg/?img_index=1

Irish musician/songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash at the age of 56.https://www.hotpress.com/music/glen-hansard-oscar-winning-irish-singer-songwriter-has-died-aged-56-23154629One of his best known credits was starring alongside Markéta Irglová in John Carney’s 2007 independent film, Once, for which they also wrote the soundtrack, including the Oscar-winning hit, ‘Falling Slowly.’ The movie served as the basis for the 2012 Tony-winning stage musical of the same name. Actor S...

Today, we'll be taking a look back at the 1992 Tony Awards. A year that saw Falsettos come up short for Best Musical to Crazy for You.And the Tony Almost Went to... FALSETTOS

Ensemble1671017357 said: "First let me say that this show is not for conservative theatregoersWhat a stupid, bigoted, useless comment. No reason to read the rest.Why do your politics have any place in a review of the live capture of Hadestown - one of today's most popular, profitable theatrical events on Broadway, US Tour, West End, and UK tour?Do you really believe only people who think like you buy tickets?"I really liked the show overall. I was only pointing out how more conservative theat...

Strangely enough, I’ve not yet gotten around to seeing Hadestown live. Since this capture is now in movie theaters, I caught it this afternoon. First let me say that this show is not for conservative theatregoers. Several of them may find it weird and confusing.With that being said, I was still very much into the whole thing. The capture is excellently put together. The cast is full of such powerhouse performances. Anaïs Mitchell’s folk score is so incredibly haunting. With Rachel Chavkin at ...

Today, we'll be taking a look back at the 1995 Tony Awards. A year that saw Smokey's Joe Cafe come up short for Best Musical to Sunset Boulevard.And the Tony Almost Went to... SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE

Despite Moana currently flopping at the box office, Disney is developing a live action spin-off of The Princess and the Frog. Colman Domingo is in-talks to co-write the screenplay with Robert O’Hara.https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Colman-Domingo-in-Talks-to-Co-Write-Live-Action-Princess-TianaFilm-With-Robert-OHara-20260717

The movie will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.https://nextbestpicture.com/danny-boyles-ink-will-open-the-2026-venice-film-festival/

‘Moana’ Could Lose at Least $100 Million in Theaters. Does Disney Need to Rethink Its Live-Action Remakes?

Very sad to hear this! I was fortunate enough to have spoken with Josh for BroadwayWorld in the spring of 2017 as he was making his way to Durham, North Carolina with the Something Rotten! tour. He was great to talk to.

Theatrefan2 said: "More likely Jackman and Ziegler which is just as a depressing thought."Andrew Lloyd Webber previously suggested that he'd like to see "somebody who is in their early 40s" play the Phantom.https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Andrew-Lloyd-Webber-Teases-Possible-PHANTOM-OF-THE-OPERA-Movie-Remake-20250623

MagicalMusical said: "Jg2019 said: "What was wrong with the production design? That was the best part of the movie and my favorite production design of the Disney live-action remakes. Beauty and the Beast (2017) had absolutely gorgeous 18th century-appropriate rococo production design! It got Oscar nominated for it!I never saw the film, but from photos I've seen, the castle looked too clean. Especially compared to the cartoon, which while had its share of nice-looking rooms, still had others ...

In a recent interview with Variety, Kail had this to say about the project's current status: "My hope is that it can find a home. Steven Levinson wrote a gorgeous script. It was right before the pandemic, and then the world changed. Musical storytelling seems to go in phases, but my hope is with this and “Wicked,” people are reminded there’s a huge appetite for musicals. If someone wants to talk about making it, I certainly would be proud to engage in any conversation."https://variety.com/202...

malcs98 said: "Jeffrey Karasarides said: "As someone who personally never has any interest in Disney's live action remakes, I'm of course skipping this one."Hot Take: Cinderella (2015) is the only good Disney live action remake they've released."Of the few I actually have seen, I agree that Cinderella is the one I did enjoy most.

As someone who personally never has any interest in Disney's live action remakes, I'm of course skipping this one.

Reviews are in. The film currently has a 37% critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes with the consensus stating: "The sea calls to no one in this underwhelming new version of Moana, a rather lifeless endeavor that solidifies its animated predecessor as the superior adventure."https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/moana_2026