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Recommended by David Benkof

Overtures & End Credits

By Abigail Gardner

Reviews of movies that feature various leading ladies of Broadway, from the Blockbuster hits to the deep, deep cuts.

Clever concept: reviews of historical films with Broadway talent

- David Benkof

StageStreams

Find the best of YouTube's Broadway sizzle with StageStreams, a FREE substack published by The Broadway Maven

FREE best of Broadway sizzle on YouTube. Also published by The Broadway Maven.

- David Benkof

The Sondheim Hub

New essays, interviews & features about the work of Stephen Sondheim, published twice-weekly!

Intelligent analysis and commentary about The Master

- David Benkof

The End of My Career

By Joel Stein

How to have a midlife crisis without leaving your house

Joel Stein is one of the funniest people I know. But some of his posts are also stunningly thoughtful.

- David Benkof

The Blankman List: Things to Do in NYC

By Richard Blankman

Get a monthly curated list of events happening every day of the month around New York City.

Tips for visiting Broadway and beyond

- David Benkof

Jaques

By Gordon Cox

All the world's a stage. Jaques is your guide to the global theater industry.

Musical theater headlines from around the world

- David Benkof

Oppenheimer

Religion, politics, etc. Things can seem pretty broken—but there is a way back. It will definitely involve neighborhood, religion (in my case, Judaism), family, other old truths. And coffee ice cream. And the way-back seat in the station wagon.

Mark Oppenheimer has long been one of the most intelligent, thoughtful and yes, provocative voice regarding all things Jewish. His substack includes long-form essays that will, at the very least, make you think. I recommend it warmly.

- David Benkof

Stat Significant

By Daniel Parris

Data-centric essays about movies, music, TV, and more.

The numbers behind the trends

- David Benkof

The Scene

The #1 Theatre Newsletter on Substack! The Scene is your weekly roundup of the latest theatre news and the hottest topics in theatre and theatre education.

Great newsletter focused on theater educators

- David Benkof