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"Closer Than Ever”: How Heike Werntgen’s Masterful Direction Evokes Heartfelt Emotion
Photo: BoogArt Photographics Behind the scenes: How Heike Werntgen brought our theater gem to shine When we first embarked on our...

Krissy Dorn
Jul 184 min read


Closer Than Ever
Emotional Rollercoaster Review by Rolf-Rüdiger Hamacher in musical-today.de The rarely performed song revue “Closer Than Ever” tells many...

Krissy Dorn
Jul 102 min read


Sounding Class Reunion
“Closer Than Ever” doesn’t come with a dramatic plot, but is utterly warm-hearted instead Review by Elisabeth Einecke-Klövekorn in Bonner...

Krissy Dorn
Jul 83 min read


Closer Than Ever
JBMT presents another Off-Broadway gem by Maltby & Shire ...

Krissy Dorn
Apr 23 min read


"Authentic Acting and Vocal Harmony"
Rolf-Rüdiger Hamacher on Starting Here Starting Now in "musicals" Who doesn't know the saying: "Suppose they gave a war and no one came!"...

Krissy Dorn
Aug 5, 20233 min read


Richard Maltby Jr. thanks Jewel Box Musical Theater
We are proud to say that the composers appreciate and acknowledge our production. Lyricist Richard Maltby was kind enough to write down...

Krissy Dorn
Apr 18, 20235 min read


Why STARTING HERE STARTING NOW?
SHSN seemed like the natural choice for the three of us – there’s only three parts: “woman 1”, “woman 2”, and “man”. It was a magic...

Krissy Dorn
Apr 17, 20232 min read


A Note from John about Loni Ackerman and the “Starting Here, Starting Now” Original Cast Album
A note from John Rinaldi: In 1980, I was 12 and had just seen Loni Ackerman as Evita in Los Angeles. Then, at a friend’s house, I saw the...
John Rinaldi
Apr 6, 20231 min read


Musicalnieuws.nl presents Jewel Box Musical Theater!
Jewel Box Musical Theater presenteert 'STARTING HERE, STARTING NOW' Can an Off Broadway show from the late 70s still be entertaining and...

Krissy Dorn
Feb 21, 20233 min read


Starting Here Starting Now – What Is It About?
When people ask what this show is about, I really don’t blame them because it’s really not well known. That’s exactly why we decided to...

Krissy Dorn
Jan 6, 20232 min read


Our Fairy Godmother (and Matchmaker) Jeffrie Givens
We at the JBMT want to take a few moments to recognize someone who is very special to us. In fact, without her, there would not be any...
John Rinaldi
Jan 2, 20232 min read


I Didn't Know THEY Could Sing!!!!
Actors and performers are a versatile lot. There are a ton of wonderful "serious" actors who also have musical chops. Some have let this...
John Rinaldi
Jun 21, 20221 min read


Another Type of Hidden Gem: Artists You May Not Know, But We Think You'll Love
I almost forgot a very important type of Hidden Gem: amazing performers who you may not know, but we think you'll love. When you put...
John Rinaldi
Jun 21, 20221 min read


What is a Hidden Gem of American Musical Theater, Anyway???
We hear you asking, "so what IS a hidden gem of American Musical Theater, anyway?" There are a few varieties of Hidden Gem: One is a show...
John Rinaldi
Jun 20, 20221 min read
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