Hello, Hello, Ding Dong

Hello! It’s been so long that I feel like I have to introduce myself all over again to you all. My name is Krystal and I am a west coast girl who belongs in New York City. Well ...to be exact working on the great white way Broadway. I love everything about the performing arts, music, and the stage! I started this blog shortly after college on a dare of sorts from my dear friend Allyson (which you can read all about on my very 1st post). It has been a lot of fun sharing my view, reviews, insider gossip, and experiences as a theatre blogger. I recently took some time off from blogging because I had a bit of writers block. Even though I stopped writing I did not give up on my love of theatre. I saw a few productions here and there but now that 2012 is here I am ready to get back into the theatre world and share my experiences with you all again. Thank you so much for the past 3 years and promise you even more years of blogging to come!

"Hello, Hello, Ding dong"-lyrics from Hello a song from The Book of Mormon

Are you working on something new?

SITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

So I have been MIA for the last few months off finding myself. But I am now back and ready to rock your world with the latest Broadway news, show reviews, upcoming events, and more! Stay tuned for more updates.

"Are you working on something new?" - lyrics from Sunday In The Park With George

Misery

GIRLS pack your bags its official GLEE'S hottie Darren Criss is headed to BROADWAY!!! Criss, who plays every teenage girls favorite character Blaine Anderson on GLEE will make his Broadway debut this January! Criss is set to take over after Daniel Radcliffe leaves the Broadway revival of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" for a three week run! I am sure that once tickets go on sale they will sell out. They better have a plan in the works to bring him back for an extended run! click here to read more.

"Misery"-song performed on GLEE

i said today for you tomorrow for me.

RENT IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!
RENT which ended its Broadway run in the fall of 2008 is back for its first-ever revival of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical. RENT follows the lives of a group of young New Yorkers as they struggle to fine themselves during the height of the AIDS epidemic. The cast features Annaleigh Ashford (Maureen Johnson), Margot Bingham (Alexi Darling, Roger's Mom, and others), Adam Chanler-Berat (Mark Cohen), Nicholas Christopher (Tom Collins), Arianda Fernandez (Mimi Marquez), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson, Paul, and others), Tamika Sonuja Lawrence (Mrs. Jefferson, woman with bags), Corbin Reid (Joanne Jefferson), Michael Rodriguez(Angel Schunard), Matt Shingledecker (Roger Davis), Ephraim Sykes (Benjamin Coffin III), Ben Thompson (Christmas caroler, Mr. Grey, The Man, and others), Michael Wartella (Steve, Gordon, Waiter, and others), and Morgan Weed (Mark's Mom and others). The off broadway run started previews on July 14th and will open on August 11! If you have never seen this show live it is a must for any Theatre lover! So get your butts to the New World Stages in NYC!



"i said today for you tomorrow for me." -lyrics from Today 4U from RENT

You want those monkeys fried or broiled hon?

I can not say how much I love love love Susan Blackwell! Especially Side By Side with Susan Blackwell! Check out her latest episode with her former cast members from [Title of Show]!


"You want those Monkeys fried or broiled hon?" -lyrics from Bonus Track from [Title of Show]

Good morning, Vanessa! If it isn't the loveliest girl in the place.

A Big CONGRATULATIONS to Karen Olivo!
In The Heights & West Side Story's Karen Olivo is set to guest star on the new season of NBC's 'Harry's Law.' Olivo will play the new "hotshot" lawyer. I can not wait to see her on the tube each week. Here is an example of how talented she is, not like I need to tell you all because you already know. lol


"Good morning, Vanessa! If it isn't the loveliest girl in the place."-lyrics from It Won't Be Long from In The Heights

Highway To Hell

The ever so charming and talented Jonathan Groff is headed back to the Theatre! MCC Theater proudly announced that Jonathan Groff of Spring Awakening and"Glee" fan, will star in the world premiere production of The Submission. The play will be directed by Tony Award-Winner Walter Bobbie. Also starring in the piece is Will Rogers (When the Rain Stops Falling), Eddie Kaye Thomas (American Pie, HBO's "How to Make It in America"), and Rutina Wesley ("True Blood," The Vertical Hour). Performances begin this fall at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in NYC. Click here to find out more!

"Highway To Hell"-song performed on GLEE

You and Me (But Mostly Me)

Here is a perfect example of why I need to live in NYC! On July 1st Broadway's The Book of Mormon (the hottest show in town) hosted a Fan Day! More than 13,000 people entered The Book of Mormon lottery between May 10 and June 14 to WIN TICKETS to a special FREE FAN PERFORMANCE on Fan Day! Check out the video below recapping the days event!


And if that wasn't enough fun The Book Of Mormon has a special contest for all GLEE Fans check it out below:


"You and Me (But Mostly Me)"-song from The Book Of Mormon

Somewhere Only We Know

GLEE LIVE ended with a KISS :)
Sadly the 2011 GLEE LIVE tour has come to an end. But they finally gave the fans what they wanted KLAINE & Britanna. But not only do they lock lips Chris aka Kurt wrote a love poem for Blaine.


Here is the poem:

Blaine Warbler Anderson,
I have never loved another.
Except for last year when I was in love with my stepbrother.
I admire you almost as much as
I admire the late Alexander McQueen
You're exquisite when you sing.

How I've missed our impromptu performances
In the Dalton academy
halls, the rooms, the bleachers.
Where the hell were all the teachers.

We've seen everything eye to eye,
All the pain, all the hurt
At least we did until my last growth spurt

We've shared so many intimate moments
Memories that shine in glitter
Just the two of us,
Facebook, Myspace,Tumbr, and Twitter.

Since we've met it's been absolute heaven:
For your Emmy consideration 2011.

But through all the glory, the
scary, and the hype,
I swear to god I'm going to punch the next person who
calls me a stereotype.
I'm so thankful to have found a partner as talented as me
And forever we shall be, unless the writers change things in season three.
"somewhere only we know"-song performed on GLEE

Silly Love Songs

GLEE LOVE! I just found this chart via twitter and had to share. In case you could not keep track here are the love triangles of GLEE mapped out.


Research and design by Online Dating University
"Silly Love Songs"-song perfromed on GLEE