Author Archives: boz

Ghost Brothers: Review Roundup

Posted on May 4, 2012 by boz

Reviews for Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, which received its world premiere at Alliance Theater in Atlanta, have been mixed but leaning negative. For the record, the creative team is Stephen King (book), John Mellencamp (lyrics and music), T Bone Burnett … Continue reading →

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And the Nominees Are …

Posted on May 3, 2012 by boz

On Tuesday, Kristin Chenoweth and Jim Parsons presented this year’s Tony roster, the final list of award nominations for the 2011/12 New York season. This coming Sunday, the Off-Broadway League will announce the first of this season’s winners, when it … Continue reading →

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Glee Recap: Choke

Posted on May 2, 2012 by boz

After two weeks of tribute shows, this week’s episode of Glee was thankfully unencumbered by retrofitted catalog songs, and it was refreshing to hear the nice balance of Broadway and pop songs that director Michael Uppendahl smoothly juggled amid the … Continue reading →

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Smash Recap: Tech

Posted on May 1, 2012 by boz

I have a love-hate relationship with Smash. And this week it’s hate. It’s perverse that a show about a Broadway musical continues to shy away from Broadway music – and some weeks, any type of music. Last night’s episode was … Continue reading →

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Fat Camp: Review Roundup

Posted on April 30, 2012 by boz

Reviews for the new Off-Broadway musical Fat Camp, originally presented at the 2009 NYMF, were mixed but generally favorable. Below is a sampling. For the record, the creative team is Randy Blair (book and lyrics), Tim Drucker (book), Matthew roi … Continue reading →

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Broadway Trifecta

Posted on April 30, 2012 by boz

When Leap of Faith opened on April 26, composer Alan Menken joined the select group of writers that have had three original musicals running simultaneously on the Great White Way. Menken’s other two current shows are Newsies and Sister Act. … Continue reading →

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Bonnie & Clyde: Album Reviews

Posted on April 30, 2012 by boz

Recorded on January 2, 2012, just three days after its closing night, the Original Broadway Cast album of Bonnie and Clyde was released in stores last week by Broadway Records. The score had received warmer reviews than the production. Below … Continue reading →

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The City Club: Review Roundup

Posted on April 30, 2012 by boz

The reviews for The City Club, a new Off-Broadway musical that opened at the Minetta Lane last week, have been primarily negative. For the record, the creative team is Glenn M. Stewart (book), James Compton, Tony Demeur and Tim Brown … Continue reading →

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Leap of Faith: Review Roundup

Posted on April 27, 2012 by boz

The Broadway season ended yesterday with Leap of Faith. This adaptation of the 1992 film has received mostly negative reviews so far. Below is a sampling.  For the record, the creative team is Janus Cercone and Warren Leight (book), Glenn … Continue reading →

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The Internet Is For …

Posted on April 26, 2012 by boz

The past few days, Guardian theater bloggers have been buzzing once again about how (or if) theater can coexist with new media. On one side of the debate, Lyn Gardner believes you should “Switch on Your Phones,” warning theaters that … Continue reading →

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