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
2023 Year in Review
As another year draws to a close, I love taking a moment to reflect on all that I've seen this year and share some of my personal favorites from the year. This year was a lot busier in other areas of life for me, celebrating friends and marriages, spending time with family, and digging deeper … Continue reading 2023 Year in Review
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
Regional: Evita at American Repertory Theater
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
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
2022 Year in Review
It's that time of the year where we reflect on all that has happened in the past year and all we have to look forward to. This has been the first full year I have been running a blog and been able to attend shows, and its definitely been a full year for me. This … Continue reading 2022 Year in Review
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
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