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
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
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
On Tour: Hairspray
We're twisting and shouting and going all the way back to the 60s to talk about Hairspray on tour! If you're new you're new to my blog, you might not know that Hairspray was like a gateway to musical theatre for me growing up. When I was young, most of my exposure to musical theatre … Continue reading On Tour: Hairspray
Regional: Sing Street in Boston
Called "the Joyus New Musical that Lights You Up," Huntington Theatre Company's production of Sing Street is electric and lighting up Boston this fall. I had learned of Sing Street through its highly-anticipated Broadway run in the spring of 2020, only for those hopes to be dashed before it even hit the stage. Then, delayed … Continue reading Regional: Sing Street in Boston
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