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
Home, Love, Family: An Open Letter to the Anastasia Tour
On the closing weekend of the second national tour of Anastasia, I hope the cast and crew know how much the work they were doing is and was loved. The second national tour of Anastasia opened in October 2021, following the abrupt end of the first national tour in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 … Continue reading Home, Love, Family: An Open Letter to the Anastasia Tour
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
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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