This time I saw the musical Tootsie at the Marquis Theatre. Based on the 1982 hit comedy film of the same name, the story became famous for actor Dustin Hoffman dressing as a woman in his younger days. In this stage adaptation, Santino Fontana, who played Prince Hans in Disney’s Frozen, takes on the cross dressing role, which has become …Read more
I was lucky enough to be invited to the revival of the classic Oklahoma!, returning to Broadway after 75 years. Written by the legendary duo Rodgers & Hammerstein and reimagined with elements of contemporary art, this deeper, more layered production is now playing at Circle in the Square Theatre. Set in rural Oklahoma in the early 1900s, a small town …Read more
In my previous report on November 4, 2018, I reviewed King Kong from the second floor mezzanine. This time I set out to pinpoint the best seats to enjoy King Kong to the fullest. I was lucky to land prime center seats in the orchestra, so this write up highlights new angles, must see moments, and fresh impressions from the …Read more
Hello, this is Mizuki from the staff. This time, I saw the new musical Ain’t Too Proud at the Imperial Theatre, a biography of the world famous 1960s group The Temptations. Often called the kings of soul, The Temptations are known for classics like My Girl that many listeners recognize instantly. Their success was huge, yet the group also faced …Read more
Beginning February 13, 2019, preview performances of Be More Chill started at the Longacre Theatre. We were fortunate that two new staff members from At Broadway were invited. Set in a high school, this comedy follows a quiet gamer who takes a mysterious pill invented in Japan and suddenly becomes popular at school. At first, we had never even heard …Read more
We have covered more than 20 productions so far, yet somehow never wrote about the classic Chicago. With high profile runs on Broadway and the West End in the UK, many readers may already know this title. On a whim we grabbed same day tickets and two staffers went to see it. Here is our report on Broadway’s Chicago, a …Read more
Opening on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre on October 23, 2018, the new musical The Prom has quickly drawn attention. This comedy centered on a lesbian teen explores the pressures and joys of high school life in a way that invites comparisons to shows like the 2017 Tony winner Dear Evan Hansen. Two of our staff were invited to attend, …Read more
Hello from New York, where November days sit around 50 F and winter is on the way. We finally saw Dear Evan Hansen, the 2017 Tony winner with six awards including Best Musical. Even two years after opening, the show was selling out daily and tickets were hard to find. Thanks to a partner invitation, we caught both the afternoon …Read more
Hello! Mizuki here. I went to the theater with our boss, Mr. D, for the brand new musical King Kong. With a massive high tech Kong puppet promised to roar right in front of us, it felt like heading to Universal Studios, so we practically skipped to the venue. Here are the highlights, production notes, and our honest impressions. King …Read more
Opening on July 20, 2018 at the Nederlander Theatre, Pretty Woman: The Musical brings to Broadway one of the most beloved romantic comedies in film history. Based on the 1990 movie that became the highest-grossing romantic comedy of all time, this new stage production has drawn enormous attention. Two of our staff members were invited to see the show: Kawagoe, …Read more
