It's a sad song, but we're going to sing it again—this time in the hometown. This week I had the opportunity to see Hadestown on tour at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. Not only was I thrilled to revisit this show after seeing it on Broadway in 2019, but it also is the first … Continue reading On Tour: Hadestown in Los Angeles
World Premiere: The Wanderer at Paper Mill Playhouse
The Wanderer takes audiences on a journey of trials of fame and triumph of human spirit, encapsulating a surprisingly timely reflection on humanity—all while doing right by the jukebox musical. The biomusical captures the first decade of Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dion DiMucci’s career, from his rise to fame to his battle with … Continue reading World Premiere: The Wanderer at Paper Mill Playhouse
Broadway: Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Moulin Rouge! exceeds every expectation with spectacular set design, choreography and talent leaving audiences both satisfied and wanting more, more, more! Last weekend, I saw Moulin Rouge! on Broadway, marking the first show I've seen on Broadway and in NYC since 2019. This show has been high on my list since it opened, as a … Continue reading Broadway: Moulin Rouge! The Musical
On Tour: Wicked in Costa Mesa
Thank goodness for the touring cast of Wicked in Costa Mesa, California! The long-running fan favorite is currently going on to its 18th year housed at the Gershwin Theatre in NYC after resuming performances following the COVID shutdown. In addition to Broadway and the current US tour (Munchkinland tour), there is currently an open-ended production … Continue reading On Tour: Wicked in Costa Mesa
On Tour: Waitress
Everyone wants to know what's inside — at the Fox Performing Arts Center. Last week, I caught the second national tour of Waitress at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside, California. I have loved the music of Waitress for a long time and pre-pandemic the stars had never quite aligned for me to see … Continue reading On Tour: Waitress
Everybody’s Talking About Jaime in Los Angeles
I was lucky enough to catch the Los Angeles and North American Premiere of Everybody's Talking About Jaime at the Ahmanson Theatre on January 16. Everybody's Talking About Jamie is based on the true story of 16-year-old Jamie Campbell, who overcomes bullying for his desire to be a drag queen. The title character, Jamie New, … Continue reading Everybody’s Talking About Jaime in Los Angeles
Proshot: Diana, The Musical
Diana, The Musical on Netflix leaves theatre lovers one click away from a ticket to the main event. I'll start by saying this is a bit bittersweet. I had held off watching and sharing thoughts on the Netflix proshot because I was hoping to have the chance to see Diana in person at the Longacre. … Continue reading Proshot: Diana, The Musical
On Tour: The Band’s Visit in Los Angeles
The Band's Visit effortlessly navigates human error and the kindness of strangers with a touch of fate and an eye for finding beauty in the most ordinary moments. I have been waiting for this show to run in Los Angeles for two years. The tour was originally scheduled to stop at the Dolby Theater in … Continue reading On Tour: The Band’s Visit in Los Angeles
On Screen: Tick, Tick … Boom!
Lin-Manuel Miranda's directorial debut stuns with catchy music, stunning visuals and the existential question: how do we make the most of the time we're given? On the cusp of Broadway curtains rising again and the "seize the day" attitude ignited by the pandemic, the Jonathan Larson musical finds itself relevant once again. Just days away … Continue reading On Screen: Tick, Tick … Boom!
Hamilton in Los Angeles
For the first time in nearly two years, I got to sit in the room where it happens—in Hollywood. On August 17, Hamilton made its highly-anticipated return to Los Angeles as a mounted production at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre through January 2022. Hamilton came into my life around December of 2015, about six months after … Continue reading Hamilton in Los Angeles
The Broadway Edit 