Tag Archives: Paul Williams

Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas Review Roundup

New York theater critics have given generally positive reviews to the Off-Broadway stage adaptation of Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, based on the 1977 TV special that was adapted from the children’s book by Lillian and Russell Hoban. The creative team … Continue reading

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Essential Film Musicals: Mary Poppins

Walt Disney’s daughters fell in love with the Mary Poppins books and made him promise to make a film based on them. He first attempted to purchase the film rights from author P.L. Travers as early as 1938. However, she … Continue reading

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