How Often Are Broadway Plays Adapted Into Musicals?by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - October 8, 2023This time, the reader question was: With Purlie Victorious returning to Broadway, what are other plays that were revived on Broadway after their musical adaptations premiered? How Often Do Summer Shows Win a Tony Award?by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - July 16, 2023This month, the reader question was: How often do shows that open on Broadway in the summer go on to become Tony Award winners for Best Musical? What's the Longest and Shortest Broadway Musical?by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - July 2, 2023This month, the reader question was: What’s the longest and shortest Broadway musical? Find out about all the musicals that clocked in at 90 minutes or less, or three hours or more! What Are The Smallest Parts to Win Tony Awards?by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - June 10, 2023While the large majority of those who have won Tony Awards for performances on Broadway have put in significant stage time in their roles, there are a few notable exceptions. Who are the artists who impressed Tony voters so much that they won their trophies, even with relatively minimal stage time? When Musicals Reference Musicalsby Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 7, 2023This month, the reader question was: I’ve heard Shucked parodies a lot of musical tropes w/ references to Oklahoma!, The Music Man, etc… We’ve seen that a lot on Broadway lately - Something Rotten, Mean Girls, Bad Cinderella, Be More Chill, etc… It seems to be becoming more and more popular - when did it start, why do audiences love it? A History of Broadway's Lost Theatresby Jennifer Ashley Tepper - April 23, 2023This month, the reader question was: Which Broadway theaters have been demolished/repurposed and when/why? Have the Tony Awards Ever Made Exceptions to Their Rules?by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - April 9, 2023This month, the reader question was: There's a lot of talk about Lea Michele's performance in Funny Girl, and how she won't be eligible for a Tony Award since the show opened last season. Is there any history of Tony Awards rules changes/exceptions in the past? Have Any Broadway Musicals Ever Closed Before They Opened?by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - March 5, 2023Broadway historian and self-proclaimed theatre nerd Jennifer Ashley Tepper is here to help with her new series, Broadway Deep Dive. This month, the reader question was: Have any Broadway musicals ever closed before they opened? Which Shows Have Had the Most Broadway Debuts?by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - December 26, 2022In the latest edition of Jennifer Ashley Tepper's Broadway Deep Dive, we find out which shows have had the most Broadway debuts. Find out what made the list! Which Broadway Show Has Been Revived the Most?by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - December 4, 2022This month, the reader question was “What Broadway show has been revived the most?” Taking both plays and musicals into account, and considering works in repertory, these were the findings.
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