My sixth year doing the April A to Z Blogging Challenge! This is probably the highlight for my blog each year, and, as many of you know, I start planning for the next year as soon as the current year wraps up. Sometimes a theme is just in my head, but I do a lot of planning (I learned how important it is during the 2012 Challenge, when I had not written my blog posts in advance).
In 2012, I focused on writers (novelists, poets, lyricists, essayists). 2013’s theme was Oh! The Places I’ve Been! In 2014, I titled my posts with Smile and Say….. – yes, the A to Z of cheese. In 2015, it was Listen Up! and featured musical instruments.
Last year’s theme was Paris Between the Wars and each day featured someone who was part of that twenty-year span (1919-1939) in Paris, when the city experienced a cultural and intellectual boom.
So you may have guessed that I like to blog about food, books, music, and travel. I’d had a few ideas about my 2017 theme, but in the end, I’ve decided on something I hope is uplifting, fun, a little bit educational. This year’s theme is…..
♫ BROADWAY MUSICALS!!! ♫
Some of these musicals you’ll know well, some you may not be familiar with. I had tough choices to make! And with each post I’ll include a clip that features a song from that show.
Hope you enjoy! And if you’re blogging in April, let me know so I can be sure to check in.
Here’s a beautiful rendition of What the World Needs Now from Broadway for Orlando:
I’m so INCREDIBLY EXCiTED about this!!!! 🙂
Thought you might be, Francine! Hope you and your girls find some favorites in there xxx
We’ve participated in the Challenge the same length of time, and I don’t think I’ve ever run into you. I’m slippin’… Anyway, this is going to be a great theme. I look forward to seeing your posts!
Thanks, John, and right back at you!
I have always liked Broadway Musicals. Can’t wait to see which ones you choose.
Cheryl from Plucking Of My Heartstrings
Thanks, Cheryl! Some familiar ones, certainly. I’m following your blog, too 💙💙
Martha I live in a small town in Virginia and we have a nationally known theater called the Barter Theater. When it began in the 1930s you could barter your way in with produce or animals. Ernest Borgnine, Patricia Neal, Larry Linville, Wayne Knight, Gregory peck and more spent time there early in their careers. We saw Mamma Mia this past Friday.
We haven’t been to NYC yet, but I definitely want to make Broadway part of our journey.
I will be blogging about a new novel concept on my fiction blog.
Joe @ the Fiction Playground visting from the A to Z Challenge
Joe, I recognize all of those names! And heading over to your blog now….
It is such a quaint little theater that does a great job with every production. Welcome to the Playground!
This could be very fun, Martha. There are some great musicals out there–probably a lot more I’ve never heard of!
Thank you, Jacqui- hope it’s not too predictable!
Oh Goodie! Musicals, what a great topic. I’m seeing lots of great artsy blogs joining this year. I’ll be following. Build an Artful Life Reveal
Linda G.
Thanks, Linda! Going to follow yours!
Hi, I’m new to your blog. That’s a great theme, Martha. And this is your sixth A to Z challenge!!! – that’s amazing! Looking forward to reading your posts. Happy blogging! 🙂
This is my first A to Z challenge. Please check out my theme reveal post!
https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2017/03/20/a-to-z-challenge-2017-theme-reveal/
Hi Shweta! And congratulations on doing the Challenge – I hope you have fun! Will be heading over to your blog…..
Hello, Martha. Thank you so much. 😊
LOVE Broadway musicals. Got hooked doing Brigadoon, Carousel, and South Pacific in high school. Can’t wait!
Calen~
Impromptu Promptlings
Thanks, Calen! You might see a few favorites next month!
Always Love your A to Zs, Martha! So excited for this one!
Thanks, Kim. I’m happy with this theme. So many choices!
Great theme. Although, don’t get me wrong, but I’m so sorry I never discovered your blog last year. Interwar-year Paris was just up my alley, I’m telling you. I may end up nosing around that series 😉
Thsi doesn’t mean I won’t nose around your new challenge too!
Have a fantastic challenge!
@JazzFeathers
The Old Shelter – Theme Reveal – 1940s Film Noir
I’m following yours, too,
I’m in! Not only as a fan but as a practitioner! Looking forward to David’s sing-a-longs.
Thanks, Wally – my famous friend!
CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT IS IN STORE FOR US!!
Some will be very familiar to us! 💙
Whoa! Isn’t that a fab theme. I will be dropping by. Count me in!
Happy A to Z, Martha 🙂
Sawasdee Thailand at Kohl Eyed Me
Indian Dishes at Something’s Cooking
Thanks, Shalini – following your blog, too!
How fun! I look forward to your series, and perhaps singing along a bit. 🙂
Thanks, Deborah. This one was fun to prepare!
I look forward to this blog every year!!!! You pick fantastic topics! I really enjoy Broadway musicals 🙂
Thanks, Lori – I’m looking forward to the posts, too!
Wow who doesnt love musicals though my knowledge is a bit limited on it. I look forward to seeing your posts now. All the best for AtoZ – lets rock April 2017
shalzmojo
You bet! I keep my posts short on purpose – I know folks like to visit many blogs in April…
Can’t wait to read them!
I’m thinking I might need to return to my theme from last year and fill in the letters I missed. #Whoops!
Haha, Julie! I had to schedule my posts this month; otherwise, I’d never be able to keep up!
Hi Martha, This was a beautiful way to start my day! I will look forward to blog each day! ❤❤
Thanks, Les!
What a great idea Martha! I love musicals. I have seen a few over the years. I am really going to enjoy this.
Thanks, Michelle! I’m really happy with this year’s theme, too
Sounds like you’ve picked a fun topic!
Nothing too serious these days!
How fun, I’m glad to be a recipient of this year’s blog. Thank you
Thanks, Helen – hope you enjoy it!
Wonderful choice, Martha! Really looking forward to your posts.
Best choice for me this year, Wendy – thank you!
When I was younger I loved watching musicals, now I find that I get antsy waiting for a song or dance to end. I look forward to seeing what you choose. Happy A to Z in song.
Thanks, Denise – I’m looking forward to yours as well. I tried to leave a message on your post, but I had to verify three or four items just to post, so I gave up. But I will be following!
Thank you, Hilary!
There are soooo many FABULOUS Broadway musicals! I’m looking forward to taking this trip down memory lane… 🙂
Hop over to read all about your daily dose of inspiration in my theme reveal post!
Writer In Transit
Thanks, Michelle!
Hi Martha – this will teach me something … and I’ll enjoy the read – so looking forward to your posts … cheers Hilary