Shereen Pimentel dazzles in a striking new revival of Evita at the American Repertory Theater. Evita is a musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, about the life of Argentine political leader Eva Perón, the second wife of Argentine president Juan Perón. The story follows her early life, rise to power, charity work, and death. The musical … Continue reading Regional: Evita at American Repertory Theater
Off-Broadway: Titanique
All aboard, Girlfriends! We're setting sail at Titanique for a kooky crazy time! Titanique is a jukebox musical created by Tye Blue, Marla Mindelle, and Constantine Rousouli. The musical is a parody of the 1997 film Titanic and uses Céline Dion's music. Originally premiering in Los Angeles in 2017, Titanique began an off-Broadway run at The Asylum Theatre in June 2022, before transferring to the Daryl … Continue reading Off-Broadway: Titanique
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
On Tour: Jagged Little Pill
You oughta know I caught Jagged Little Pill on tour. I was lucky enough to catch a preview performance of the musical on Broadway in 2019, before the Broadway shutdown. I have previously written about the show during the pandemic and how deeply the performance affected me. Now, in about its fourth iteration of the … Continue reading On Tour: Jagged Little Pill
Disney Princess: The Concert
This week we're throwing it back to the Disney days with Disney Princess: The Concert and the Boston Pops Orchestra. Disney Princess: The Concert is the newest iteration of the fan-favorite Broadway Princess Party, which premiered at Feinstien's/54 Below, and had since played shows in NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles, and across the country. The original … Continue reading Disney Princess: The Concert
On Tour: Beetlejuice
Last weekend I took a trip to the Netherworld with Beetlejuice, the musical, the musical, the musical. Beetlejuice is a new musical with music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect and book by Scott Brown and Anthony King. It is based on the 1988 film of the same name. Beetlejuice premiered on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre. Previews began on March 28, 2019, with an official opening night … Continue reading On Tour: Beetlejuice
On Tour: My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady stuns on stage with robust orchestrations, beautiful costumes, sweeping choreography—and a flat set? I was lucky to win a lottery ticket to My Fair Lady on tour, and I was thrilled to see this classic come to life on stage. I'm not usually very into Golden Age musicals, but I'm very open … Continue reading On Tour: My Fair Lady
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
Eleri Ward’s Keep A Tender Distance and The Tender Tour
Up-and-coming singer Eleri Ward's Keep A Tender Distance, her second indie-folk Sondheim album, and the subsequent Tender Tour connect Stephen Sondheim's music to new audiences. While I didn't have a chance to talk about her album when it was released last fall, I figured there was no better time to talk about the album and … Continue reading Eleri Ward’s Keep A Tender Distance and The Tender Tour
The Broadway Edit 