Broadway Buzz: Must-See Shows and Tony Nominees

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Hell’s Kitchen: A Rollercoaster of Emotions

Watching “Hell’s Kitchen” with my TDF group of students was an incredibly inspiring and emotional experience. Maleah Joi is an absolute star! Her performance was powerful and captivating, even with Tony Awards voters in the audience. She delivered such a compelling 2 PM show that I was left in awe, thinking, “Brava!” Brandon Victor Dixon’s voice flows like a river through my veins, and Kecia Lewis’s stage presence is incomparable, moving me to tears every time she took the stage.

During intermission, I texted my close friends, “Wow, the pianist character (Kecia Lewis) in ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ just made me cry all my tears.” Natasha Katz’s brilliant lighting design often served as a lead character, driving the emotions of each moment. And the music! Shoshana Bean, Chris Lee, and the full ensemble were outstanding. Special recognition goes to Camille A. Brown for her remarkable choreography and Michael Greif for his precise direction. Good luck at the Tonys!


Illinois the Musical: Last-Minute Gem

"Illinois the Musical" thrilled audiences with its exceptional choreography and inspiring performances. The show’s commitment to representation was evident in both the dance routines and the prominence of Latiné leads, who conveyed powerful stories through their movements. Despite being a last-minute addition to the season, this production left an unforgettable mark on everyone who experienced it.

The Outsiders: A Must-See Classic

I haven’t seen this one yet, but I’ve heard amazing things. I’m particularly excited about the stage combat scenes and must see it this week before the Tony Awards. Set in the 1960s, "The Outsiders" on Broadway brings to life the classic tale of struggle, friendship, and resilience based on S.E. Hinton’s beloved novel. The story follows two groups of teenagers divided by socioeconomic status: the Greasers and the Socs. At the heart of the story is Ponyboy Curtis, a thoughtful and sensitive Greaser, who, along with his brothers and friends, navigates the challenges of growing up in a divided society.

Suff: A Visionary Musical produced by Jill Furman

Yes, I haven't seen this one yet, but I must see it this week. From the passion of its producer, I can already tell that this show matters in more than one way. Here I want to celebrate the work of Jill Furman, a renowned Broadway producer, brings her visionary touch to the captivating new musical, "Suff." Furman's keen eye for innovative and culturally significant projects, combined with her dedication to nurturing new talent, has solidified her reputation as one of Broadway’s most influential producers. "Stuff" delves into the complexities of modern life and our relationships with the material world, following Jane’s journey to declutter her life and find true value in human connections.

Water for Elephants: A Magical Balance

Some of my cast members from Paramour are in this show, and they make me so happy! The creative team has found a fantastic balance between the cirque world and musical theater. The storytelling, the ensemble work, from the lights to the costumes and the acrobats—everything creates a mesmerizing spectacle that captivates and enchants. “Look, I made a hat!”

Celebrate Broadway: Tony Nominations

I want to talk about every nomination, but I know you have a day to go to, so here are the nominees. See you on Sunday!

  • Director of a Musical: Maria Friedman (Merrily We Roll Along), Michael Greif (Hell’s Kitchen), Leigh Silverman (Suffs), Jessica Stone (Water for Elephants), Danya Taymor (The Outsiders)
*** All incredible works!!!!
  • Director of a Play: Daniel Aukin (Stereophonic), Anne Kauffman (Mary Jane), Kenny Leon (Purlie Victorious), Lila Neugebauer (Appropriate), Whitney White (Jaja’s African Hair Braiding)
  • Choreography: Camille A. Brown (Hell’s Kitchen), Annie-B Parson (Here Lies Love), Rick Kuperman and Jeff Kuperman (The Outsiders), Justin Peck (Illinois),  Jesse Robb and Shana Carroll (Water for Elephants)
*** Camille A. Brown is taking broadway by storm.... 
  • Orchestrations: Timo Andres (Illinois), Will Butler and Justin Craig (Stereophonic), Justin Levine, Matt Hinkley and Jamestown Revival (The Outsiders), Tom Kitt and Adam Blackstone (Hell’s Kitchen), Jonathan Tunick (Merrily We Roll Along)
  • Best Revival of a Musical: Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Gutenberg! The Musical!, Merrily We Roll Along, The Who’s Tommy

  • Best Revival of a Play: Appropriate by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen (adapted by Amy Herzog), Purlie Victorious by Ossie Davis
  • Best Play: Jaja’s African Hair Braiding by Jocelyn Bioh, Mary Jane by Amy Herzog, Mother Play by Paula Vogel, Prayer for the French Republic by Joshua Harmon, Stereophonic by David Adjmi
  • Scenic Design of a Play: Dots (Appropriate), Dots (An Enemy of the People), Derek McLane (Purlie Victorious), David Zinn (Jaja’s African Hair Braiding), David Zinn (Stereophonic)
  • Scenic Design of a Musical: AMP featuring Tatiana Kahvegian (The Outsiders), Robert Brill and Peter Nigrini (Hell’s Kitchen), Takeshi Kata (Water for Elephants), David Korins (Here Lies Love), Riccardo Hernández and Peter Nigrini (Lempicka), Tim Hatley and Finn Ross (Back to the Future: The Musical), Tom Scutt (Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club)
  • Costume Design of a Play: Dede Ayite (Appropriate), Dede Ayite (Jaja’s African Hair Braiding), Enver Chakartash (Stereophonic), Emilio Sosa (Purlie Victorious), David Zinn (An Enemy of the People)
  • Costume Design of a Musical: Dede Ayite (Hell’s Kitchen), Linda Cho (The Great Gatsby), David Israel Reynoso (Water for Elephants), Tom Scutt (Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club), Paul Tazewell (Suffs)
  • Lighting Design of a Play: Isabella Byrd (An Enemy of the People), Amith Chandrashaker (Prayer for the French Republic), Jiyoun Chang (Stereophonic), Jane Cox (Appropriate), Natasha Katz (Grey House)
  • Lighting Design of a Musical: Brandon Stirling Baker (Illinois), Isabella Byrd (Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club), Natasha Katz (Hell’s Kitchen), Bradley King and David Bengali (Water for Elephants), Brian MacDevitt and Hana S. Kim (The Outsiders)
  • Sound Design of a Play: Justin Ellington and Stefania Bulbarella (Jaja’s African Hair Braiding), Leah Gelpe (Mary Jane), Tom Gibbons (Grey House), Bray Poor and Will Pickens (Appropriate), Ryan Rumery (Stereophonic)
  • Sound Design of a Musical: M.L. Dogg and Cody Spencer (Here Lies Love), Kai Harada (Merrily We Roll Along), Nick Lidster for Autograph (Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club), Gareth Owen (Hell’s Kitchen), Cody Spencer (The Outsiders)

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