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
Title: Once Upon a You and Me Author: Timothy Janovsky Publisher: Afterglow Books by Harlequin Release Date: 4/29/25 Genre: Romance Age Range: Adult Rating: ★★★★ Publisher’s Summary: Charming fairy tale meets spicy bedtime story in this deliciously enchanting age-gap LGBTQIA+ romance. When Taylor Frost’s boss, Amy, flies him across the country to prep for her daughter’s sweet sixteen at … More ARC Review: Once Upon a You and Me by Timothy Janovsky
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
Title: The Rival Author: Emma Lord Publisher: St Martin’s Press/Wednesday Books Release Date: 1/21/25 Genre: Romance Age Range: Young Adult Rating: ★★★★★ Publisher’s Summary: Rivals-to-lovers gets an academic send-up in this charming and irresistible romantic comedy from Emma Lord, New York Times bestselling author of Tweet Cute and Begin Again! At long last, Sadie has vanquished her lifelong academic rival — her irritatingly charming, … More ARC Review: The Rival by Emma Lord
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 Based on: The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks Starts Previews: 2/10/24 Music and Lyrics: Ingrid Michaelson Book: Bekah Brunstetter Summary: The … More Musicals based on books coming to Broadway in Spring 2024
