Right on theme with the show's iconic home, love and family— I returned home to Anastasia while it was on tour at the Citizen Bank Opera House in Boston. For the dear reader who might be new here, Anastasia is my favorite musical, and this show has meant so much to me since it opened … Continue reading On Tour: Anastasia
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
Off Broadway: Between the Lines
It's a whole new story at Between the Lines at the Tony Kiser Theatre—one where characters jump to life before our eyes. The new musical adaptation of Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer's novel Between the Lines tells the story of Delilah, a teenager who is balancing her parents' divorce and being the new kid … Continue reading Off Broadway: Between the Lines
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
Off Broadway: Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Adaptation crafts a theatrical experience for the whole family with a story sure to delight through the use of puppetry and beloved songs. As a lifelong Winnie the Pooh fan myself, I thought this show looked absolutely adorable from the moment I saw the first look. It has had … Continue reading Off Broadway: Winnie the Pooh
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
On Tour: Hadestown in Los Angeles
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