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Women
fromVulture
3 days ago

Bright and Bold in Undocumented L.A.: Real Women Have Curves

The musical 'Real Women Have Curves' portrays the struggles of immigrant women through vibrant storytelling, intertwined with serious themes surrounding immigration and personal sacrifice.
#comedy
fromVulture
6 days ago
Music

Pirates! Is the Very Model of a Modern Major Debacle

The adaptation of 'Pirates of Penzance' emphasizes comedic spectacle over original nuance, set in a jazz-influenced New Orleans.
fromVulture
6 days ago
Music

Pirates! Is the Very Model of a Modern Major Debacle

The adaptation of 'Pirates of Penzance' emphasizes comedic spectacle over original nuance, set in a jazz-influenced New Orleans.
more#comedy
#theater
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Writing

Book Review: How Sondheim Can Change Your Life,' by Richard Schoch

Sondheim offers valuable life lessons through his musicals, emphasizing how perspectives can shape our understanding of personal and social issues.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Writing

Book Review: How Sondheim Can Change Your Life,' by Richard Schoch

Sondheim offers valuable life lessons through his musicals, emphasizing how perspectives can shape our understanding of personal and social issues.
more#theater
#broadway
Chicago
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Ashley Graham to make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the razzle-dazzle musical 'Chicago'

Ashley Graham will make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in 'Chicago', showcasing her deep appreciation for the opportunity.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
New York City

Broadway's Ken Page, star of 'Cats' and 'The Wiz', dead at 70

Broadway star Ken Page, known for his role in 'Cats' and voicing Oogie Boogie, has died peacefully at the age of 70.
fromWashington Post
3 months ago
DC food

How 'Schmigadoon!' went from TV show to stage musical

The stage adaptation of 'Schmigadoon!' features inventive songs inspired by personal experiences and a love for Broadway.
Chicago
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Ashley Graham to make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the razzle-dazzle musical 'Chicago'

Ashley Graham will make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in 'Chicago', showcasing her deep appreciation for the opportunity.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
New York City

Broadway's Ken Page, star of 'Cats' and 'The Wiz', dead at 70

Broadway star Ken Page, known for his role in 'Cats' and voicing Oogie Boogie, has died peacefully at the age of 70.
fromWashington Post
3 months ago
DC food

How 'Schmigadoon!' went from TV show to stage musical

The stage adaptation of 'Schmigadoon!' features inventive songs inspired by personal experiences and a love for Broadway.
more#broadway
#wicked
NYC music
fromVulture
2 months ago

Cynthia Erivo Is Hollywood Bowl Jesus

Cynthia Erivo will play the title role in Jesus Christ Superstar, highlighting her evolution in the performing arts.
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Wicked Movie Will Knock Your Slippers Off

Adapting musicals for film is complex, balancing strong performances with marketability to attract audiences.
fromKotaku
3 months ago
Film

The Wonderful Wicked Movie Had Some Of Its Best Scenes Deleted

The digital release of 'Wicked' includes deleted scenes that enhance character dynamics, particularly between Elphaba and Glinda.
Fans express interest in potentially longer films for deeper character development.
NYC music
fromVulture
2 months ago

Cynthia Erivo Is Hollywood Bowl Jesus

Cynthia Erivo will play the title role in Jesus Christ Superstar, highlighting her evolution in the performing arts.
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Wicked Movie Will Knock Your Slippers Off

Adapting musicals for film is complex, balancing strong performances with marketability to attract audiences.
fromKotaku
3 months ago
Film

The Wonderful Wicked Movie Had Some Of Its Best Scenes Deleted

The digital release of 'Wicked' includes deleted scenes that enhance character dynamics, particularly between Elphaba and Glinda.
Fans express interest in potentially longer films for deeper character development.
more#wicked
fromgaycitynews.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

B*tchcraft' recounts the birth of a queer feminist indie rockstar

Bitch's new musical 'B*tchcraft' narrates her transformation from insecurity to becoming a bold queer feminist artist.
Writing
fromLondon Unattached
2 months ago

MJ The Musical - Prince Edward Theatre - Review

MJ The Musical captivates audiences with Michael Jackson's iconic music but avoids deep exploration of his controversial life.
#revival
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Why Show Boat' Is America's Most Enduring, Unstable Musical

Show Boat innovatively combines romance, race, and culture, influencing the evolution of musical theater while raising complex issues of representation.
The latest revival, Show/Boat: A River, seeks to adapt the classic musical for modern times.
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago
Arts

'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' gets 10s across the board

The latest revival of Cats features actors as competitors in a ballroom scene, omitting singing cats for a fresh take on the characters.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Why Show Boat' Is America's Most Enduring, Unstable Musical

Show Boat innovatively combines romance, race, and culture, influencing the evolution of musical theater while raising complex issues of representation.
The latest revival, Show/Boat: A River, seeks to adapt the classic musical for modern times.
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago
Arts

'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' gets 10s across the board

The latest revival of Cats features actors as competitors in a ballroom scene, omitting singing cats for a fresh take on the characters.
more#revival
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Elton John, After Eye Infection, Says He Couldn't See His Own Musical

Elton John's eyesight issues have severely impacted his ability to see, including not being able to view performances of his own works.
fromSecret London
5 months ago
Writing

From Backstreet Boys To Britney Spears, This Musical Shows Shakespeare Like You've Never Seen Before

& Juliet reimagines Romeo and Juliet, focusing on Juliet's journey to self-discovery and empowerment after the tragedy.
#hugh-jackman
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hollywood star Hugh Jackman announced as BST Hyde Park headliner

Hugh Jackman will perform at BST Hyde Park in July 2025, bringing musical theatre and familiar hits to fans.
fromSecret London
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hugh Jackman Will Headline The BST Hyde Park Festival Next Summer

Hugh Jackman will headline BST Hyde Park festival on July 6, marking his first UK performance in five years.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hollywood star Hugh Jackman announced as BST Hyde Park headliner

Hugh Jackman will perform at BST Hyde Park in July 2025, bringing musical theatre and familiar hits to fans.
fromSecret London
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hugh Jackman Will Headline The BST Hyde Park Festival Next Summer

Hugh Jackman will headline BST Hyde Park festival on July 6, marking his first UK performance in five years.
more#hugh-jackman
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago

Mitzi Gaynor, legendary actress and star of 'South Pacific,' dies at 93

Mitzi Gaynor, iconic actress and dancer known for 'South Pacific,' has died at 93, leaving behind a rich legacy in Hollywood musicals.
#cultural-adaptation
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

La Haine' Is Back (With Singing and Dancing This Time)

La Haine's musical adaptation maintains the film's core story while introducing new elements, such as music and dance, to deepen the narrative experience.
fromWashington Post
7 months ago
Music

They do drag versions of musicals, from 'Shecago' to 'Queeney Todd'

Highball Musical combines drag and musical theater, featuring multiple portrayals of Sharpay and a humorous, pop-culture-influenced adaptation of the original story.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

La Haine' Is Back (With Singing and Dancing This Time)

La Haine's musical adaptation maintains the film's core story while introducing new elements, such as music and dance, to deepen the narrative experience.
fromWashington Post
7 months ago
Music

They do drag versions of musicals, from 'Shecago' to 'Queeney Todd'

Highball Musical combines drag and musical theater, featuring multiple portrayals of Sharpay and a humorous, pop-culture-influenced adaptation of the original story.
more#cultural-adaptation
fromsfist.com
7 months ago
Design

'Mexodus' at Berkeley Rep Takes a Riveting Musical Journey Into a Little-Known Piece of History

Berkeley Rep's musical explores the narrative of escaped slaves fleeing to Mexico, revealing a lesser-known aspect of pre-Civil War history.
fromSecret London
1 year ago
London

The World's Biggest Musical Theatre Fan Convention Is Returning To London Next Month - And You Can Still Snap Up The Last Few Tickets

Musical Con is the largest musical theatre convention in the world, celebrating the best of West End and Broadway.
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