Tag: pippin

Countdown: 10 Days until the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

To me, Thanksgiving means three things: delicious food, quality family time and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Nothing says “It’s the holidays!” quite like wrestling a turkey into the oven, while looking over my shoulder to make sure I haven’t missed the Radio City Rockettes. (This has yet to end in disaster, knock on wood.) […]

The Best of Broadway

From fairy godmothers to lions, witches and outrageous wardrobes, the Great White Way has something for everyone. Here’s your guide to the greatest—and danciest—hits. New & Noteworthy Cinderella (by Carol Rosegg) Cinderella: You know that story where a dowdy (but beautiful) young girl meets her prince charming and gets to rock a pair of glass […]

Pip, Pip, Hooray!

I realize that if I were to ask you what your favorite Broadway musical is, you’re likely to tell me it’s Wicked, The Lion King, Newsies or Annie, yeah? There are some instant-classic current hits rocking out on the Great White Way these days. But let’s not forget about the great shows of the past. […]

Thursdays in the Park with Broadway

If you’re in NYC this month and free at lunchtime, consider heading over to Bryant Park for a special Broadway treat. Each Thursday (until August 14), performers from the hottest shows will come together to sing and dance their hearts out as part of a special summertime event hosted by 106.7 Lite FM. Last week, […]

It's Broadway Week!

Broadway Week is definitely one of the most magical times of the year. Why? Because through February 6, many Broadway tickets are now 2 for the price of 1. The best musicals ever for half the price? AMAZING. Now’s your chance to catch up on the latest and greatest on the Great White Way. Click […]

The 2013 Tony Award Nominations Have Been Announced…

This is pretty much how we felt when we heard that “Matilda: The Musical” had earned 12 noms. (cast of “Matilda” photographed by Joan Marcus) …and some of our favorite dance-y musicals racked up quite a few! (Not that we’re all that surprised.) Leading the pack are the Cyndi Lauper’s cheeky Kinky Boots, the witty, […]

Magic Shows and Miracles

Pippin, with Patina Miller (center), looks more like a circus than a Broadway show. (Michael J. Lutch) Die-hard musical theater fans rejoice: A classic is returning to the Broadway stage! For the first time since its original five-year run closed in 1977, Pippin is making a whole new mark on the Great White Way. The […]

Why I'm Obsessed with Pippin

Patina Miller (center) as the Lead Player in “Pippin.” Photo by Michael J. Lutch. Once upon a time, about 35 years ago, a college guy fell in love with one of his classmates. She was not interested, which made him sad. The guy, being kind of artsy-fartsy, was a member of an a cappella ensemble. […]