The Antoinette Perry Awards (Tony) honor excellence in Broadway theater. I have watched them for decades, and I cannot wait for this year’s on Sunday night. I had a baby in February, which means I have seen a lot less theater than usual this year. I have seen three of the five Best Musical Nominees, … More Tony Award Predictions 2025
My thoughts on the Broadway production of The Last Five Years can be summed up by Jamie’s words from the show, “It’s fine, it’s fine, it’s fine. It’s what I wanted.” Yes, I did want this show that has been beloved to me for nearly two decades to come to Broadway, but maybe not quite … More Review: The Last Five Years on Broadway
I saw a lot of theater in 2024, including some shows more than once. While not all of these shows were shows that were new to me this year, these were some of the most special nights (or afternoons) at the theater for me this year. Swept Away at Arena Stage I made sure to … More Favorite Theatrical Experiences of 2024
The Tony Awards, which honor excellence in Broadway theater, are my favorite night of the year. I have been watching them religiously for years, and this Sunday night will be no exception. This season was incredibly packed with 21 new musicals opening this season (which began last May). Because of this sheer volume, I will … More Tony Awards Predictions 2024
As you all know, I love musicals, and I love books. There are so many musicals based on books coming to Broadway this Spring, that I had to do a little round up. The Notebook Water for Elephants The Outsiders The Great Gatsby The Wiz Cabaret I am very excited for these Broadway productions this … More Musicals based on books coming to Broadway in Spring 2024
I’ve had the immense privilege of seeing a lot of great theater in 2023, and I thought it would be fun to celebrate some of my favorite moments in the theater this year. Anthony Rapp’s Without You I. love. Rent, and I have since I was too young to be obsessed with Rent. Anthony Rapp’s … More Favorite Theatrical Experiences of 2023
We’ve made it to a magical time of year: theater awards season. There are few things I love more than celebrating the magical humans who make theater. I cannot wait to watch Adrienne Warren and Joshua Henry announce the Tony Nominees tomorrow, May 9 at 9 am EDT. Here are my thoughts on who might … More Tony Nomination Predictions
The lights go down. Playbill is hand. The annoucement comes over the loudspeaker reminding the audience to turn off their cell phones…and to keep their masks on. There are three shows open on Broadway right now: Antoinette Chinoye Nwandu’s Pass Over, Anaïs Mitchell’s Hadestown, and Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson’s Waitress. All three are both … More Broadway’s Back
Bubbling up with Helena 