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Today in Musical History: Carmen

On Mar. 3, 1875, Carmen premiered at the Opéra-Comique, Paris, with music by Georges Bizet and libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, based on Prosper Mérimée’s 1845 novella. Its depictions of working class life and the death of its … Continue reading

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2021 Oscar Best Song Shortlist

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists for nine of its Oscar categories, including best song. In most categories, specialists in the specific field take a preliminary vote to create shortlists for consideration. After this … Continue reading

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Jingle Jangle Review Roundup

The holiday musical Jingle Jangle, now streaming on Netflix, has received positive reviews from film critics. Set in imaginary Cobbleton, the story follows a toymaker whose granddaughter saves him after a trusted apprentice steals his most prized creation. The cast … Continue reading

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