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
Regional Premiere: Life of Pi at A.R.T.
The North American Premiere of Life of Pi captures Yann Martel's timeless story through captivating scenic design and expressive puppetry. I was so thrilled to be able to catch Life of Pi at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge! This North American premiere comes after sound reviews in the West End and ahead of its … Continue reading Regional Premiere: Life of Pi at A.R.T.
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
Off Broadway: Only Gold
Andy Blankenbeuhler and Kate Nash's Only Gold shines as it draws in audiences with lavish sets, robust orchestrations, stunning choreography—and a ticking heartbeat. Only Gold, premiering off-Broadway at MCC Theatre, is a new original musical from the minds of Tony-award-winning choreographer Andy Blankenbeuhler (of Hamilton and Bandstand) and British pop singer Kate Nash. The musical … Continue reading Off Broadway: Only Gold
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