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
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
Broadway: Company
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes Company — with a revised lens on an old favorite. Here's my confession: I did not grow up with the works of Steven Sondheim. While that's mostly a story for another day, it's important for the context of how I perceived Company in its newest, gender-swapped revival on Broadway. … Continue reading Broadway: Company
Second Act Snacks is Taking a Bite of Broadway
Highlighting food and travel with a dramaturgical twist, Second Act Snacks is a web series with a mission to find the foods featured in beloved Broadway musicals. How did two friends create bite-sized Broadway content for foodies and theatre lovers alike? It started with just that—a second-act snack. Matthew "Mooch" Mucha and Taylor Okey, both … Continue reading Second Act Snacks is Taking a Bite of Broadway
2022 Tony Awards Recap
Sunday, June 12, marked the 75th Annual Tony Awards ceremony, honoring the talent and production from the 2021–2022 Broadway season at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Since I did not see any of the eligible shows this year in person, it didn't feel fair to comment on predictions or pre-Tonys content. I definitely … Continue reading 2022 Tony Awards Recap
On Tour: Come From Away in Los Angeles
This week we took a trip to the Rock— here in Los Angeles. Back in September, I shared the experience of watching the Proshot of Come From Away on Apple TV+, which was the first time I had ever seen the show. Now, with the tour returning to Los Angeles, I had the opportunity to … Continue reading On Tour: Come From Away in Los Angeles
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