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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

It's queer, Black joy': the TikTok creator quizzing pop stars and politicians on LGBTQ+ culture

Anania Williams is a genreless, genderqueer artist excelling in multiple entertainment mediums, redefining their identity and affirming representation.
#broadway
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
Music

Lament for Gypsy': Revival starring Audra McDonald set to close at a loss, both financially and culturally | amNewYork

fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago
Arts

How casting makes this 'Gypsy' hit different

Gypsy's revival features race-conscious casting that offers a fresh perspective on the musical, enhancing the character of Mama Rose.
Audra McDonald's portrayal of Mama Rose provides insight into the limited opportunities for women, especially Black women, during the Great Depression.
fromFast Company
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Why Lin-Manuel Miranda is one of Fast Company's 10 most innovative people of the last 10 years

Hamilton revolutionized Broadway by blending hip-hop with historical narratives, achieving massive commercial success and influencing future productions and marketing practices.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
Music

Lament for Gypsy': Revival starring Audra McDonald set to close at a loss, both financially and culturally | amNewYork

NYC music
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' dead at 96

Charles Strouse, the iconic composer of Broadway, passed away at 96, leaving behind a legacy of beloved musical theater classics.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

How casting makes this 'Gypsy' hit different

Gypsy's revival features race-conscious casting that offers a fresh perspective on the musical, enhancing the character of Mama Rose.
Audra McDonald's portrayal of Mama Rose provides insight into the limited opportunities for women, especially Black women, during the Great Depression.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
10 months ago

Why Lin-Manuel Miranda is one of Fast Company's 10 most innovative people of the last 10 years

Hamilton revolutionized Broadway by blending hip-hop with historical narratives, achieving massive commercial success and influencing future productions and marketing practices.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Meet the NorCal high school graduates competing in prestigious musical theatre awards

Two Bay Area graduates are headed to New York City to compete in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards after winning regional honors.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Cynthia Erivo Held Space With Oprah at the Tonys

Cynthia Erivo's Tony Awards hosting celebrated musical theater, showcasing her vocal talent and paying homage to several shows including Wicked and Annie.
fromBustle
2 months ago

'Sunset Boulevard' Star Tom Francis Wants To Bring Back This Iconic Broadway Musical

I'm trying to put into the ether a Rent revival... it just feels like perfect timing considering everything that's going on in the world.
NYC music
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Musical Theater Professor Says There Are Too Many B.F.A.s

I don't think that the system broke down at random; I think it broke down in response to more colleges creating more B.F.A. programs, not because they were equipped to have those programs, but because they thought they would be cash cows—and they were.
Education
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

'Parade' Tells Story of Infamous Injustice In Atlanta Through Haunting Score

The 1998 musical presents the tragic story of Leo Frank, a Jewish man wrongfully accused and lynched, highlighting the flaws in Jim Crow justice.
Berlin music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' dies at 96

Charles Strouse, celebrated composer of Broadway classics like 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' has passed away at age 96.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

All the World's a Stage and Rheology Are Promising New Productions

Gwon's musical explores the intersection of identity and performance in a small-town setting, capturing the struggles of closeted individuals navigating societal expectations.
NYC LGBT
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Jeremy Jordan Mines "Floyd Collins" for Its Sonic Gems

The revival of "Floyd Collins" highlights deep themes of ambition and media exploitation amid the story of a cave explorer trapped underground.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

From The Simpsons to Werner Herzog: the coolest, craziest, scariest Nessies ever

Loch Ness is a cultural phenomenon that boosts tourism and inspires creativity around the mythical Nessie.
fromConsequence
4 months ago

Trump wants to stage "non-woke" musicals like Cats at Kennedy Center

Trump is reshaping the Kennedy Center's direction towards conservative programming, including a preference for 'non-woke' musicals and a more expansive nomination process for honors.
fromVulture
4 months ago

The Buena Vista Social Club Gets Bigger and Smaller on Broadway

In musical theater, the book's often the trickiest thing to get right and the easiest target for criticism. If you don't believe that the characters have a reason to break into song, blame the book.
NYC music
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 months ago

Curtain Calls: City of Angels' musical shows through Sunday in Pinole

The Pinole Community Players, founded in 1986 by local couples, has thrived with a passionate volunteer base and a focus on intimate, high-quality performances.
East Bay food
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Theater to Stream Now: Beckett Briefs' and One of Gavin Creel's Last Shows

Gavin Creel's artistic legacy highlights the emotional depth of his performances and contributions to musical theater.
NYC music
fromVulture
4 months ago

How Do You Measure a Career? The Jonathan Larson Project.

The Jonathan Larson Project explores his lesser-known works, shedding light on his artistic journey beyond the famed musical Rent.
NYC music
from48 hills
4 months ago

'Nobody Loves You': Looking for longterm musical romance, available now - 48 hills

Itamar Moses and Gaby Alter collaborated to create a musical based on a reality TV show, highlighting themes of love and social media.
NYC music
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 months ago

How two East Bay kids became acclaimed duo behind Nobody Loves You'

Itamar Moses and Gaby Alter, childhood friends, showcase their connection through the musical "Nobody Loves You," themed around reality TV love competitions.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Olga James, a Star of Carmen Jones' and Mr. Wonderful,' Dies at 95

Olga James, renowned actress and operatic soprano, passed away at 95; known for her role in Carmen Jones and Broadway shows.
fromEngadget
5 months ago

The weirdly whimsical PBJ - The Musical hits the App Store on March 26

PBJ - The Musical combines Shakespearean themes with whimsical gameplay about peanut butter and jelly, aiming for a light-hearted experience.
Catchy music and animated visuals enhance the absurdist charm of the game.
fromVulture
6 months ago

Does the Mask Stay On?

Orville Peck expresses excitement about his Broadway debut as the Emcee in Cabaret, highlighting the significance of his theatrical journey.
fromVulture
7 months ago

Is It Swell? Is It Great? Audra McDonald Takes Over Gypsy

'Gypsy' ironically focuses on Momma Rose, symbolizing the complexity of ambition and sacrifice in the pursuit of fame.
fromFast Company
7 months ago

How Sabrina Carpenter's 'A Nonsense Christmas' channeled the spirit of holiday specials past

"The show’s musical moments feature set design that embraces Christmas nostalgia. Sherwood aimed for a design that was both classic and contemporary, drawing from vintage specials."
Miscellaneous
fromVulture
7 months ago

Dear Paul Mescal, Please Just Admit You Want to Be in a Broadway Musical

Paul Mescal has expressed a strong affinity for musical theater, stating that, given the choice, he prefers the immediacy and joy of appearing on stage over film acting.
Miscellaneous
fromFuncheap
7 months ago

30% Off Tix to 'Deep Inside Tonight!' feat. The Kinsey Sicks at NCTC (Dec. 4 - Jan. 5)

The Kinsey Sicks are back with their hilarious dragapella musical newscast, celebrating 30 years of performance with outrageous hijinks and delightful parodies.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
7 months ago

The epic London circus spectacular that's based on the Greatest Showman

Come Alive! merges circus spectaculars with The Greatest Showman's soundtrack, creating an exhilarating and unforgettable event.
#wicked
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Wicked' singalongs blasted by moviegoers as one theater chain bans practice and many cry for singers to hit the Yellow Brick Road

fromPolygon
8 months ago
Video games

Wicked unabashedly caters to people who like musicals and no one else (for the better)

fromNew York Post
8 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Wicked' singalongs blasted by moviegoers as one theater chain bans practice and many cry for singers to hit the Yellow Brick Road

fromPolygon
8 months ago
Video games

Wicked unabashedly caters to people who like musicals and no one else (for the better)

Miscellaneous
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

Column: Meet the voice coach who's become a 'spiritual guru' to Hollywood's biggest stars

Eric Vetro is a leading vocal coach whose training is pivotal for stars in musical theater and film.
fromVulture
9 months ago

Marla Mindelle Is Back, Ridiculously, in The Big Gay Jamboree

Mindelle's Stacey, a character blurring the lines between reality and the whimsical world of musicals, exemplifies how flawed yet beloved these productions can be.
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