There are so many fabulous websites out there that I’ve decided to create my own little award for some of my favourites.
The current winner is:
I’ve been visiting here for a while, and am always so impressed by the thoroughness and quality of this site’s reviews. The shows where she has reviewed more than one recording are particularly interesting. I only wish there were more of them, but hopefully that will come!
(Click on the site title for my review and link to the site. Unfortunately, some of the winners have been removed, as the sites are no longer online)
| Helen Sjöholm |
- A site for the talented Swedish performer who’s appeared in shows like Kristina från Duvemala and Chess, this goes way beyond your typical fan site. An absolutely gorgeous layout, with great content. I only wish I understood Swedish! 🙂
Visit this site.
| Songs from the Musicals |
- Really, really cool Flash stuff happening on this site. 🙂 And aside from that, it’s an interesting concept – a look at a huge variety of shows, with selected songs from each, organized by show, creator, songs, and sound clips, as well as a photo gallery of Broadway personalities. A very fun way to waste some time! 🙂
Visit this site.
| Carpe Jugulum: Dance of the Vampires |
- This is an absolutely essential site to have bookmarked if you are a fan of Tanz der Vampire, and especially if you’re an English fan! It always has the latest news, cool multimedia features you can’t find anywhere else, and an active forum to talk about the show in all its various incarnations. Take a trip there today!
Visit this site.
| Blond ‘N Blueeyed’s Jekyll & Hyde |
- Unfortunately this site hasn’t been updated since the show closed in Bremen, but it’s still a great resource about the German show – not to mention a really cool design and layout! If I ever make one website that looks this good, I’ll be thrilled. 🙂
Visit this site.
| Into the Woods |
- I love sites that have a cohesive theme and pull it off well, and this one definitely fits the bill! With lots of information about professional and amateur productions of the show (including the entire script!!), and fan interaction, this is my first stop for anything to do with Into the Woods!
Visit this site.
| Thoroughly Modern Millie: The Unofficial Fan Website |
- Constantly updated, and featuring lots of fun multimedia stuff, this is a great place to learn more about the funnest show on Broadway! (Funnest?) There’s a forum, chat room, and other ways to interact with other fans of the show, or just to learn more about it. If you’ve seen the show or not, don’t miss this site.
Visit this site.
| The Michael Lewis Fansite |
- This site has a beautiful layout and great content that make it a very fulfilling visit! If you’re a fan of Michael’s, you’ll love all the unique and fun information you’ll find here, and if you don’t know anything about him, I can’t think of a better place to start! Visit this site.
| Des offiziellen Fanclubs vom Musical “Elisabeth” |
- This is a fan site for the current production of Elisabeth in Essen, Germany, and it’s incredibly comprehensive and up to date. You can find lots of information on the production and the cast, as well as answers to any of your questions on the friendly message board. This is a regular stop on my Internet visits! Visit this site.
| World Wide Lloyd Webber |
- Ever since LloydWebber.net went down, I thought there was a real lack of a comprehensive site about Andrew Lloyd Webber and his shows. That is, until this site came up. It’s really amazing – a directory of links, discography, complete song list, and much, much more make it an essential stop for any fan of Andrew Lloyd Webber or any of his shows. Visit this site.
| The Official Michele Pawk Website |
- I have always thought this woman was talented, so with Seussical opening on Broadway, I figured this would be an appropriate time to make mention of this great site. Really neat interactive stuff, and lots of great content make this one of my favourite performer sites. Visit this site.
| Astrid’s Passion Page |
- One of the very few websites out there devoted to this incredible work by Stephen Sondheim, Astrid’s page includes a full libretto, pictures, sound clips, information on the cast and creative team, and much more. If you’ve ever wanted to find something out about Passion, this is the place to go. Visit this site.
| They Tell the Story – Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty |
- If you’re a fan of any of Ahrens & Flaherty’s work, this is a great place to find out more. With news updates, listings of currents show, information on past, present and future productions, and more, this is a great official site. Be sure to check out the Seussical section – it’s gonna be fabulous! Visit this site.
| Sir Percy’s Place |
- This was the very first Scarlet Pimpernel website, and is, in my humble opinion, still the best one. Shari has accumulated an *enormous* amount of information, pictures, sounds, etc, about every imaginable version of the story. If there’s ever anything you’ve wanted to know about the Scarlet Pimpernel, chances are you’ll find it here. Not to mention it’s the home of the League mailing list, chat room, free Pimpernel-related email, etc. Do yourself a favour and pay a visit! Visit this site.
| The Unofficial Douglas Sills Website |
- The first thing I did when I got back from seeing The Scarlet Pimpernel for the first time was go online and look up Douglas Sills, and that’s when I came across this beautiful site. Renée has managed to put together an incredible amount of information, pictures, sounds, and more, in one of the best unofficial sites I’ve ever seen. If you’re already a Douglas Sills fan, you will love this site, and if you’re not, you likely will be after visiting!
Visit this site.
| Jane Eyre: The Musical, Novel and Movie |
- For anyone who has not yet heard the music to this beautiful show, you don’t know what you’re missing! It is a wonderful adaptation of a wonderful novel, and I am sure it will be a success when it finally makes it to Broadway. Anyway, as the title suggests, this site gives you everything you could want to know about the book, the show, and other adaptations. Definitely worth a visit!
Visit this site.
| Jill Hobgood’s Musical Sites List |
- This was probably one of the first sites I bookmarked when I first got online many years ago, and I still visit it regularly. I’m always amazed with how up-to-date she is, and it’s my first stop whenever I’m looking for anything theatre-related. It is an absolutely essential site for anyone interested in theatre on the web.
Visit this site.
| AboutMichael.com |
- Not only is this site beautifully designed, but it always has the latest news, tons of pictures, sound clips, as well as fun features like “You know you’re a Michael Ball fan when…” And come on, let’s face it…who *isn’t* a Michael Ball fan?!
Visit this site.
| Raoul’s Realm |
- Now, anyone who knows me at all knows I’m not a very big Raoul fan. But, there are some people out there who like him, and there are definitely some wonderful actors who have played the role. This beautiful site gives you the rundown on both the character and the actors, and manages the very difficult tasking of giving you a whole new appreciation for Raoul! 🙂
Visit this site.
| The Old Red Hills of Home |
- The premier website for Parade information, this is where I go to get all my news about the upcoming plans for this wonderful musical. With great photos, a detailed history of the show and some fun features, it’s easy to spend way too much time at this site.
Visit this site.
| Cabaret |
- This site is by far the best site about the new revival of Cabaret. With up-to-date news and cast info, a fabulous photo gallery, ticket information and more, it’s all you’ll ever need to know about the show in one stop!
Visit this site.