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Live TV Musicals Making a Comeback?
In my latest column, I offer up some suggestions.Will Live TV Musicals Make a Comeback?
Live TV Musicals Making a Comeback?
In a recent Variety article that dug into how NBC revived live TV musicals in the 2010s, Bob Greenblatt revealed quite a tidbit. He said “At this very moment, I’m talking to NBC and ABC about producing a brand new live musical. Long may they live!”https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/sound-of-music-nbc-live-musicals-greenblatt-hairspray-1236914848/
Re: Encores 2027: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown; Hallelujah, Baby!; Kiss of the Spider Woman
I still would love to see Ariana DeBose play Aurora. Although other Latina actresses I think could do the role are Eden Espinosa and Mandy Gonzalez.
Re: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Reviews
Caught the national tour in Durham last night.The show has come at a very interesting time in the world. We’re currently living in an era where AI has become a reality. Naturally, there are a ton of discussions regarding the use of it. Some have argued that AI can be used for good. Although others have expressed concerns about it replacing people in the workplace and/or potentially getting out of control. In Maybe Happy Ending, it imagines a future where robots can live alongside humans as a ...
Eva Marie Saint Dead at 102
A legendary actress mainly known for her screen work, having won an Oscar for her motion picture debut in 1954's On the Waterfront. She also had several theatre credits to her name, which included 2 Broadway appearances. In 1953 when she originated the role of Thelma in Horton Foote's The Trip to Bountiful, and 1972 when she played Mary Todd in V. J. Longhi's short-lived play, The Lincoln Mask. She was previously the oldest living Academy Award winner and one of the last surviving stars from ...
Re: 2026-2027 Broadway Season
I caught Dirty Dancing on tour way back in 2014, and found it to be a lumbering bore. If you ask me, it perfectly demonstrates why staying faithful to a T is never a good idea regarding these screen-to-stage adaptations.
Re: Where will the 2027 Tony awards be broadcast?
Jeffrey Karasarides said: "Just as the Oscars will be moving to YouTube in a couple years, the Emmys are currently in talks to move to Amazon Prime Video next year.https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/emmys-amazon-prime-video-new-deal-1236846269/"Next year's Emmys will officially be live-streamed on Amazon Prime Video.https://www.goldderby.com/tv/2026/emmy-awards-prime-video-new-deal-streaming-explainer/Now
Re: Roundabout’s FULL MONTY Revival Cancelled/Postponed?
One reason I heard as to why The Full Monty was being dropped from this season was because they apparently couldn’t find a star interested in the material (including the big strip at the end).
Re: Just In Time 3.0 - Jeremy Jordan
Jeremy Jordan will play his final performance on October 18th while Matthew Morrison will be back for another three-week run beginning on the 20th.https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Matthew-Morrison-Will-Return-to-JUST-IN-TIME-on-Broadway-2026093
Re: Just In Time 3.0 - Jeremy Jordan
I wonder if JLY would be open to leading the tour.
Re: Just In Time 3.0 - Jeremy Jordan
Carrie St. Louis will play her final performance as Sandra Dee on October 18th.https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Carrie-St-Louis-to-Depart-JUST-IN-TIME-as-Sandra-Dee-in-October-20260928Wouldn’t surprise me if this is a sign that she’ll be continuing with Dolly after this.
Re: What's Next For Jesus Christ Superstar?
EvanstonDad said: "Oh God, please keep Baz Luhrmann away from one of my favorite musicals."You and me both! I respect the vision and ambition Baz goes for in his films, but his super bombastic style is just simply (in the words of Spike Lee) "Not my cup of tea."
Re: Shuffle Along Reunion Concert
As the Broadway run never spawned a cast album, this should more than makeup for it.
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB TOUR LAUNCH IN BUFFALO
Caught the tour in Durham last night.When it comes to jukebox/biomusicals, they’ve pretty much become a mainstay at this point. Although in recent years, quite a few of them have tried out different ideas to distinguish themselves from the rest of the pack. That is certainly the case with this one. The story begins with Juan de Marcos González, a real-life Cuban bandleader who served as one of the show’s creative consultants, providing a bit of narration. When he approaches legendary singer O...
Re: Encores 2027: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown; Hallelujah, Baby!; Kiss of the Spider Woman
Two major updates to this upcoming season:1. Let ’Em Eat Cake will be replacing the previously announced Hallelujah, Baby! from March 17th-28th, 2027. The latter will be presented during a future Encores! season to allow more time for creative development.2. Complete casting has been announced for their upcoming production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Rachel Dratch will play Patty while Jeff Hiller will play Schroeder.
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB TOUR LAUNCH IN BUFFALO
As the tour is making its way to my area this week, I recently got to speak with one of the understudies, Josh Tower.
Re: Where will the 2027 Tony awards be broadcast?
Just as the Oscars will be moving to YouTube in a couple years, the Emmys are currently in talks to move to Amazon Prime Video next year. https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/emmys-amazon-prime-video-new-deal-1236846269/ It should be interesting to see if the Tonys will move to streaming too.
Re: ANNIE - 50th Anniversary Broadway revival (Fall, 2027)
BroadwayPhan said: "Still wish Broadway could get a bonafide Oliver! revival instead of yet another Annie revival."Oliver! is arguably way too expensive to produce on Broadway in this day and age. Although I'd love to see Lincoln Center Theater revive that someday.
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