Now landing on Broadway after premiering on the West End, Back to the Future brings the beloved 1985 film to life on the stage with fast-paced comedy, spectacular special effects, and high-energy musical numbers. Based on the film of the film of the same name, Back to the Future got a facelift for the 2020s … Continue reading Broadway: Back to the Future
Broadway: Moulin Rouge! 3.0
Over the past four years, Moulin Rouge! crafted a world that lures audiences back for more, more, more! Since I originally saw the production in April 2022, I have returned to the Rouge multiple times, and have been lucky enough to see a variety of performers in the leading roles. This show continues to enchant … Continue reading Broadway: Moulin Rouge! 3.0
Broadway: Alex Edelman’s Just for Us
How did a Jewish man end up at a meeting of White Nationalists? Alex Edelman would love to tell you. In Edelman's one-man show, Just For Us, he recounts battling a stream of anti-Semetic hate directed to him online and sets the scene for the audience as he recalls the decision to confront the faces … Continue reading Broadway: Alex Edelman’s Just for Us
Broadway: New York, New York
Just three things are at the heart of New York, New York—music, money, and love. New York, New York is loosely based on the 1977 film of the same name with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and Lin Manuel Miranda, a book by David Thompson and Sharon Washington, and directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman. The musical had its premiere … Continue reading Broadway: New York, New York
Broadway: & Juliet
& Juliet is a punchy, two-hour pop fantasy that breathes new life into yesterday's pop tunes—and we want it that way. Quickly becoming the smash hit of the season, & Juliet invites the audience into a world woven together with chat-topping pop tunes, a glittery modern Shakespearean aesthetic, and a dash of girl power. The … Continue reading Broadway: & Juliet
Broadway: Shucked
Like it says on the can, Shucked is a corny new musical that's taking Broadway by storm. If you had told me one of my picks of the season would be a musical about corn, I probably wouldn't have believed you. The buzz around this show is what really sold me, and once I heard … Continue reading Broadway: Shucked
Broadway: Almost Famous
Almost Famous is a 1970s daydream with a side of rock and roll on Broadway. Based on the 2000 coming-of-age film of the same name, Almost Famous tells the story of 15-year-old William Miller, and his efforts to land a cover story for Rolling Stone by touring with the fictitious band Stillwater. The film (and … Continue reading Broadway: Almost Famous
Broadway: Kimberly Akimbo
Here to make your shitty life better: Kimberly Akimbo is capturing the hearts of critics and Broadway's biggest fans alike. Kimberly Akimbo opened to critical acclaim at the Booth Theatre on November 10, 2022, but had captured the hearts of fans and was highly praised through word-of-mouth long before its opening night. I snagged a … Continue reading Broadway: Kimberly Akimbo
Broadway: Moulin Rouge! (2.0)
I wanted more, more, more—so I returned to Moulin Rouge! I will preface this by saying this is more of viewing from the fan perspective and not so much from the critical eye. I am a huge fan of Derek Klena and his work, and I really revisited Moulin Rouge! to see all of the … Continue reading Broadway: Moulin Rouge! (2.0)
Broadway: Into the Woods
Taking a stroll into Broadway's most buzzed-about show this season: the new revival of Into the Woods. This was quite an unexpected and unplanned show for me, but since I was in NYC and I had one night free where I had no tickets, I knew I would regret not taking the chance to do … Continue reading Broadway: Into the Woods