Jeffrey Kare
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Contributing Editor for BroadwayWorld Contributing Writer for Gold Derby Founder of Kare Reviews
Last night, I caught Guillermo del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN on Netflix. Today, I give my review.
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FRANKENSTEIN (2025) Movie Review
Written for the Screen & Directed By Guillermo del Toro; Starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, David Bradley, Lars Mikkelsen, Christian Convery, Charles Dance, and Christoph...
https://www.karereviews.net/frankenstein-2025-movie-review.html
about 3 hours ago
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The other night, I caught Theatre Raleigh's production of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. Today, I give my review.
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Review: Theatre Raleigh's ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
Based on Rosa Guyâs 1985 novel, My Love, My Love; or, The Peasant Girl, a Caribbean-set retelling of the original fairy tale of The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/raleigh/article/Review-Theatre-Raleighs-ONCE-ON-THIS-ISLAND-20251113
1 day ago
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Every year, many will always have a favorite in the Oscar race theyâll be rooting for to go all the way. Although the topic of this discussion is about how Oscars shouldnât matter that much when it comes to a filmâs legacy.
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Why Longevity Matters More Than an Oscar?
Itâs that time of year again. I donât mean the holiday season (even though it is always nice), I mean Oscar season. Every year, many will always have a favorite in the race theyâll be rooting...
https://www.karereviews.net/why-longevity-matters-more-than-an-oscar.html
12 days ago
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Tomorrow, my latest piece, 'Why Longevity Matters More Than an Oscar,' will be available to read on my website. Although if you'd like some early access to it, become a Patreon member starting at $3/month!
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Early Access: Why Longevity Matters More Than an Oscar | Kare Reviews
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13 days ago
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In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into the history of previous iterations (or in some cases, parodies) of "Frankenstein" at the Oscars.
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âFrankensteinâ vs. Oscar: The Academy Awards history of the iconic monster
A look back at how voters have recognized this reanimated corpse â and how Guillermo del Toro's version could top them all.
https://www.goldderby.com/film/2025/frankenstein-movies-oscar-history/
15 days ago
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Last night, I caught Ali Stroker at Theatre Raleigh. Today, I give my review.
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Review: Ali Stroker in Concert at Theatre Raleigh
In June 2016, my mom and I went to New York during Tony Awards weekend. On the day of the telecast, we both walked all the way to the Beacon Theatre (where the ceremony was taking place) while rehears...
https://www.broadwayworld.com/raleigh/article/Review-Ali-Stroker-in-Concert-at-Theatre-Raleigh-20251019
27 days ago
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Steven Jamail & Danielle Hope on WITCH HUNT: THE MUSICAL
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about 1 month ago
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Tomorrow, my recent conversation with Steven Jamail and Danielle Hope about their new album, WITCH HUNT: THE MUSICAL, will be available on all podcast platforms. Although if you'd like some early access to it, become a Patreon member starting at $3/month!
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about 1 month ago
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Last night, I saw KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN in theaters. Today, I give my review.
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KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN (2025) Movie Review
Written for the Screen & Directed By Bill Condon; Starring Tonatiuh, Diego Luna, and Jennifer Lopez. Based on Terrence McNally, John Kander, & Fred Ebbâs 1993 stage musical adaptation of Manuel...
https://www.karereviews.net/kiss-of-the-spider-woman-2025-movie-review.html
about 1 month ago
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We have another Patreon exclusive episode out now on our page, After Hours! This time with
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Last night, I caught the national tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Today, I give my review.
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Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
Based on Maria von Trappâs 1949 memoir titled The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. The Sound of Music tells the true story of Maria Rainer, a young, free-spirited, but troublemaking postulant at a c...
https://www.broadwayworld.com/raleigh/article/Review-THE-SOUND-OF-MUSIC-National-Tour-at-Durham-Performing-Arts-Center-20251008
about 1 month ago
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From October 7th-12th, the national tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC will be gracing the stage of the Durham Performing Arts Center. Taking on the starring role of Maria Rainer is Cayleigh Capaldi. I had the great pleasure of speaking to her about a lot of this and more.
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about 1 month ago
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Yesterday, I caught ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER. Today, I give my review.
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ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER Movie Review
Written for the Screen & Directed By Paul Thomas Anderson; Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti. Inspired by Thomas Pynchonâs 1990...
https://www.karereviews.net/one-battle-after-another-movie-review.html
about 2 months ago
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Last night, I caught the world premiere of WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND at Theatre Raleigh. Today, I give my review.
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Review: Theatre Raleigh's WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND
What We Leave Behind is a completely original musical that explores the impact of chronic illness on a family. When Jenny, a musical theatre composer is diagnosed with breast cancer, it seems as thoug...
https://www.broadwayworld.com/raleigh/article/Theatre-Raleighs-WHAT-WE-LEAVE-BEHIND-20250925
about 2 months ago
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The 77th Primetime Emmys took just place last week. I'm here to discuss a majority of the winners as well as some quick thoughts on the show as a whole.
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about 2 months ago
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In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into how if Ryan Coogler gets an Oscar nomination for SINNERS this year, he would become the 7th black filmmaker in history to be nominated for Best Director.
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Ryan Coogler could become the 7th Black filmmaker nominated for Best Director at the Oscars
He'd also be the first nominated for directing in seven years, since Spike Lee.
https://www.goldderby.com/film/2025/ryan-coogler-sinners-black-best-director-oscar/
about 2 months ago
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In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into how THE PENGUIN could become the latest limited series to sweep both lead acting awards at this year's Emmys.
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âThe Penguinâ poised for an Emmy heist: Limited series aiming to become latest to sweep lead acting awards
Five other shows have so far managed to pull off this feat this century.
https://www.goldderby.com/tv/2025/the-penguin-emmy-predictions-colin-farrell-cristin-milioti/
2 months ago
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Last night, I caught the national tour of BEAUTY & THE BEAST at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Today, I give my review.
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Review: BEAUTY & THE BEAST National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
Based on Disney's 1991 Academy Award-winning animated film musical of the same name as well as Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumontâs classic French fairy tale. Beauty & the Beast follows Belle, a bright...
https://www.broadwayworld.com/raleigh/article/Review-BEAUTY-THE-BEAST-National-Tour-at-Durham-Performing-Arts-Center-20250904
2 months ago
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From September 2nd-14th, the national tour of Disneyâs BEAUTY & THE BEAST will be gracing the stage of the Durham Performing Arts Center. Taking on the role of Mrs. Potts is Kathy Voytko. I had the great pleasure of speaking to her about this and more.
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3 months ago
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In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into how Seth Rogen would be the latest actor to win Best Comedy Directing at this year's Emmys for his work on THE STUDIO.
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Seth Rogen would be the latest actor to win an Emmy for Best Comedy Directing
This is one of four categories Rogen could win this year.
https://www.goldderby.com/tv/2025/seth-rogen-actor-win-emmy-best-comedy-directing/
3 months ago
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In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into how Ben Stiller would be the latest actor to win Best Drama Directing at this year's Emmys for his work on SEVERANCE.
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Ben Stiller would be the latest actor to win an Emmy for Best Drama Directing
Jason Bateman (Ozark) was the last to pull off this rare feat.
https://www.goldderby.com/tv/2025/ben-stiller-actor-win-emmy-best-drama-directing/
3 months ago
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Earlier this year, I wrote a whole piece about stage musicals that have previously been unsuccessfully adapted for film that deserve another shot. Naturally, I figured I do one dedicated to those that haven't been adapted...yet.
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Stage Musicals That Deserve Film Adaptations
Earlier this year, I wrote a whole piece about stage musicals that have previously been unsuccessfully adapted for film that deserve another shot. Naturally, I figured I do one dedicated to those...
https://www.karereviews.net/stage-musicals-that-deserve-film-adaptations.html
3 months ago
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On August 17th, 1960, MGM released THE TIME MACHINE, in movie theaters nationwide. As the cult classic is celebrating its 65th anniversary, I had the great pleasure of speaking with the author of GEORGE PAL: MAN OF TOMORROW, Justin Humphreys.
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3 months ago
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Last night, I caught the national tour of THE WIZ at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Today, I give my review.
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Review: THE WIZ National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
The Wiz is an all-Black musical reimagining of L. Frank Baumâs 1900 classic childrenâs novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The story follows Dorothy, a young girl who lives on a farm in Kansas, until a...
https://www.broadwayworld.com/raleigh/article/Review-THE-WIZ-National-Tour-at-Durham-Performing-Arts-Center-20250806
3 months ago
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Jackie Dempsey is the co-founder and co-artistic director of Squonk. The Pittsburgh-based theatrical performance group will be bringing their playful, collaborative energy to North Carolina on August 23rd & 24th. I had the great pleasure of speaking to her about this and more.
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Jackie Dempsey on Squonk's BROUHAHA
YouTube video by Jeffrey Kare
https://youtu.be/molXnTDoyTc
3 months ago
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In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into how Noah Wyle would be the 11th Best Drama Actor since 2000 to have triumphed for a first-year show.
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âThe Pittâ star Noah Wyle would be the latest to win Drama Actor Emmy for a first-year show
Some of the others include Hiroyuki Sanada, Lee Jung-jae, Billy Porter, and Sterling K. Brown
https://www.goldderby.com/tv/2025/the-pitt-noah-wyle-drama-actor-emmy-first-year-show/
4 months ago
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Last night, I caught THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS in IMAX. Today, I give my review.
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THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Movie Review
Directed By Matt Shakman; Screenplay By Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, & Ian Springer; Story By Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, Ian Springer, & Kat Wood; Starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby,...
https://www.karereviews.net/the-fantastic-four-first-steps-movie-review.html
4 months ago
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In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into how THE GILDED AGE, currently airing its third season, could help Carrie Coon win an Emmy this year for THE WHITE LOTUS.
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Why Carrie Coonâs Emmy chances for âThe White Lotusâ will be helped by âThe Gilded Ageâ
The actress is on her third career Emmy nomination after previously contending for 'Fargo' in 2017 and 'The Gilded Age' in 2024.
https://www.goldderby.com/article/2025/carrie-coon-emmy-chances-the-white-lotus-the-gilded-age/
4 months ago
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Last night, I caught the national tour of LES MISĂRABLES at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Today, I give my review.
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Review: LES MISĂRABLES National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
Based on Victor Hugo's 1862 novel of the same name. Les Misérables follows Jean Valjean, an ex-convict who after serving nineteen years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread, goes on a quest for rede...
https://www.broadwayworld.com/raleigh/article/Review-LES-MISRABLES-National-Tour-at-Durham-Performing-Arts-Center-20250716
4 months ago
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This yearâs Emmy nominations will be announced tomorrow morning. Here are my predictions for a number of categories.
4 months ago
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In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into how Colin Farrell would be the third actor to win a major award for playing a Batman villain at this year's Emmys.
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âThe Penguinâ star Colin Farrell would be the latest Batman villain to win a major award
This HBO miniseries explores Oz Cobb's rise to power in the criminal underworld of Gotham City.
https://www.goldderby.com/article/2025/colin-farrell-the-penguin-batman-villain-emmy/
5 months ago
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Encores! is a Tony-honored concert series presented by New York City Center that's dedicated to reviving rarely produced American musicals. There are five I can think of that should ideally be revisited by them someday.
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Musicals That Deserve Encores! Productions
I previously provided a couple lists of musical that were due for Broadway revivals. When I started thinking about others I would include in a third, a more interesting idea came about. Encores! is a....
https://www.karereviews.net/musicals-that-deserve-encores-productions.html
5 months ago
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Last night, I caught the national tour of SOME LIKE IT HOT at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Today, I give my review.
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Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
Based on Billy Wilderâs 1959 Academy Award-winning film of the same name, Some Like It Hot follows two musicians, Joe & Jerry, who are forced to flee Chicago after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters...
https://www.broadwayworld.com/raleigh/article/Review-SOME-LIKE-IT-HOT-National-Tour-at-Durham-Performing-Arts-Center-20250618
5 months ago
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Last night, I caught up with MATERIALISTS. Today, I give my review.
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MATERIALISTS Movie Review
Written & Directed By Celine Song; Starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, Zoë Winters, Marin Ireland, and Louisa Jacobson. Materialists follows Lucy (Dakota Johnson), a young, ambitious.....
https://www.karereviews.net/materialists-movie-review.html
5 months ago
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Last night, I caught up with the live action HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON in IMAX. Today, I give my review.
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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (2025) Movie Review
Written & Directed By Dean DeBlois; Starring Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Peter Serafinowicz, Nick Frost, and Gerard Butler. Based on...
https://www.karereviews.net/how-to-train-your-dragon-2025-movie-review.html
5 months ago
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This past week, I caught Theatre Raleigh's production of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER. Today, I give my review.
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Review: Theatre Raleigh's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
Loosely based on Dave Barry & Ridley Pearsonâs 2004 novel, Peter and the Starcatcher upends the classic story of how a miserable young orphan became The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up, otherwise known as P...
https://www.broadwayworld.com/raleigh/article/Review-Theatre-Raleighs-PETER-AND-THE-STARCATCHER-20250613
5 months ago
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The 78th Annual Tony Awards have just taken place, and there's so much to talk about. Feel free to listen to me discuss what I got wrong in my predictions as well as my thoughts on the show as a whole.
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5 months ago
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In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dive into 25 records, milestones and fun facts about this yearâs Tony winners (and losers).
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25 records, milestones, and fun facts about the 2025 Tony winners, including Cole Escolaâs nonbinary victory
Of all the winners (and also-rans) in the 26 competitive categories at the 2025 Tony Awards, 25 results stand out in terms of historical context. So, what were this yearâs most interesting facts, râŠ
https://www.goldderby.com/article/2025/tony-records-milestones-fun-facts-cole-escola/
5 months ago
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As the Tony Awards will be airing on CBS tonight, let's take a look back at last year's race for Best Musical.
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And the Tony Almost Went to...SUFFS
Welcome back to my 'And the Tony Almost Went to...' series, where I take a deep dive into a show that was the (likely) runner-up in the Best Musical race of any previous Tony Awards year. This year's....
https://www.karereviews.net/and-the-tony-almost-went-tosuffs.html
5 months ago
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The 2025 Tony Awards are almost here, so letâs make some predictions, shall we? On this page, Iâll be discussing the play categories.
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78th Tony Awards Predictions (Plays)
The 2025 Tony Awards are almost here, so letâs make some predictions, shall we? On this page, Iâll be discussing my predictions for the play categories. By the way, you'll be seeing me reference...
https://www.karereviews.net/78th-tony-awards-predictions-plays.html
5 months ago
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The 2025 Tony Awards are almost here, so letâs make some predictions, shall we? On this page, Iâll be discussing the musical categories.
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78th Tony Awards Predictions (Musicals)
â The 2025 Tony Awards are almost here, so letâs make some predictions, shall we? On this page, Iâll be discussing my predictions for the musical categories. I'll also be providing links to a...
https://www.karereviews.net/78th-tony-awards-predictions-musicals.html
5 months ago
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In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into how 30 years after the original production of Sunset Boulevard won the Tony for Best Musical, the current remounting would mark the first time an Andrew Lloyd Webber show won a Best Production award since then if it wins Best Musical Revival this year.
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âSunset Boulevardâ: Will Andrew Lloyd Webber break a 30-year Tony drought?
In 1995, the original Broadway staging of Sunset Boulevard won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. That marked the last time an Andrew Lloyd Webber show won a Best Production accolade from tâŠ
https://www.goldderby.com/article/2025/sunset-boulevard-andrew-lloyd-webber-tonys/
6 months ago
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David Silverman is a TV producer/writer who has written for 30 shows, including THE JEFFERSONS, ONE DAY AT A TIME, ALICE, NEWHART, and ALF. I had the great pleasure of speaking to him about a lot of this and more.
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6 months ago
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In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into how Jonathan Groff could become the first individual in history to win the Tony for Best Actor in a Musical two years in a row.
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Jonathan Groff would be the first person to win Best Actor in a Musical consecutively
Just in Time star Jonathan Groff in currently in second place in Gold Derbyâs Tony Awards predictions for Best Actor in a Musical, only behind fellow Glee alum Darren Criss for Maybe Happy EnâŠ
https://www.goldderby.com/article/2025/jonathan-groff-win-best-actor-musical/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKQ3ShleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF4eUp5QjVMdzBVVDVVVHU2AR7JRB-TZXxYF710UY78rfDqQAzShij9MBAGBXLhLJpNpmk7r5pOSz6eLK2jvw_aem_2nUuzITQu0MmtA0zGEdIgA
6 months ago
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In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into how following his historic Oscar win for WICKED back in March, costume designer Paul Tazewell could do so again if he wins the Tony for DEATH BECOMES HER next month.
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Paul Tazewell would be only the 2nd costume designer to win Oscar and Tony in one year
Paul Tazewell recently made history as the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best Costume Design for his work on Wicked. Now, heâs currently the frontrunner to win Best Costume Design of aâŠ
https://www.goldderby.com/article/2025/paul-tazewell-death-becomes-her-wicked-oscar-tony/
6 months ago
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Albert Bramante has spent over 20 years blending the worlds of talent agency and psychology. He also teaches creatives how to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude for content creation. I had the great pleasure of speaking to him about a lot of this and more.
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6 months ago
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In February 2008, I saw WICKED for the very first time, where I got to see Carmen Cusack as Elphaba. Now all these years later, I got to see her again. Only this time, it was in concert at Theatre Raleigh.
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Review: Carmen Cusack in Concert at Theatre Raleigh
Carmen opened the show with two back-to-back songs from Steve Martin & Edie Brickellâs Bright Star. The musical where she made her Broadway debut in 2016 after many years in the industry.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/raleigh/article/Review-Carmen-Cusack-in-Concert-at-Theatre-Raleigh-20250511
6 months ago
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In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into how after 12 career nominations, Scott Ellis could win his very first Tony this year for producing YELLOW FACE.
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After 12 career nominations, Scott Ellis could win his first ever Tony Award for producing âYellow Faceâ
Over the course of 25 years, Scott Ellis has been nominated at the Tony Awards for directing nine times, but has never emerged victorious. This year, he earned three more bids for producing: Best PâŠ
https://www.goldderby.com/article/2025/scott-ellis-tony-award-win-yellow-face/
6 months ago
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Coming to Theatre Raleigh to perform in concert this Saturday night is Carmen Cusack. She returns to the area after starring as Annie in last seasonâs BULL DURHAM: THE MUSICAL. I recently got in touch with her about a lot of this and more.
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Interview: Carmen Cusack on WICKED, BRIGHT STAR, & BULL DURHAM
Coming to Theatre Raleigh to perform in concert this Saturday night is Carmen Cusack. She returns returns to the area after starring as Annie in last season's Bull Durham: The Musical.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/raleigh/article/Interview-Carmen-Cusack-on-WICKED-BRIGHT-STAR-BULL-DURHAM-20250506
6 months ago
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In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I wrote about 22 fascinating facts, stats, and trivia about this year's Tony Award nominations.
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22 fascinating facts, stats, and trivia about the 2025 Tony Awards nominations
The 2025 Tony Awards nominations were announced on Thursday morning and made waves with its snubs and surprises. Out of all the nominees spread across 26 categories, there are 22 fascinating facts,âŠ
https://www.goldderby.com/article/2025/facts-stats-trivia-2025-tony-awards-nominations/
7 months ago
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