“I don’t think I would go so far as to say that “Hamilton” changed the art form. What it did do, however, was, as “Hair” and “Rent” had done before, drag the American Musical kicking and screaming back into alignment with popular culture without sacrificing any of its storytelling power or quality of craft.”
Read More“With its timeless themes, compelling characters, and potential for artistic innovation, Grand Hotel is a revival worth waiting for.”
Read More“Carousel is an extraordinary show with problematic elements but I believe it codified the musical drama.”
Read More““Hair” forced Broadway to reckon with rock music and introduced the rock musical as a Broadway genre.”
Read More“Jonathan Larson changed the face of musical theater. And he did it with one show. Rent.”
Read More“There are some people out there who might actually be wondering why those of us who love theatre LOVE Les Misérables. Maybe they think it is overrated, or maybe they’ve never actually seen a production of it and – as a result – cannot possibly understand why we won’t stop talking about this show three decades after it first premiered. For this reason, I’ve decided to make a shortlist that can help make things clearer for those people.”
Read More“Many of us, myself included, have fond memories of school theatre trips. But are school theatre trips always educational? I would argue not.”
Read MoreAfter all these years, 1776 has become a musical I love and respect. It just goes to the power of live theater. When you walk into a play thinking, “This doesn’t have anything to do with me or my sensibility.” you might just be taken by surprise.
Read More“In a time when Broadway needs a hero, Taylor Swift could be the industry’s saving grace.”
Read More"Heart of Rock n Roll" didn’t take itself too seriously, and that was precisely its appeal. It was a celebration of joy and nostalgia, wrapped in a package that was unapologetically campy and wonderfully entertaining.
Read More“Sunday in the Park With George” defined what we now think of as off-Broadway and made stars out of its largely unknown director, cast, and producers.”
Read More“In a surprising turn of events, Tony-nominated actor Andrew Rannells has withdrawn from the highly anticipated musical "Tammy Faye" due to unresolved contract issues. The announcement was made by Rannells himself while talking to a reporter from CBS on the Tonys red carpet.”
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