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In Memoriam: Stephen Sondheim

Posted on November 26, 2021 by boz

Composer Stephen Sondheim, one of the pivotal figures in musical theater history, died November 26 at his home in Roxbury, Conn. Born March 22, 1930, in New York, Sondheim’s parents divorced when he was 10, and he moved to Bucks … Continue reading →

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The Drifters Girl Review Roundup

Posted on November 26, 2021 by boz

London theater critics have given mixed reviews to the new jukebox musical The Drifters Girl, based on the story and music of the American vocal group The Drifters and their manager Faye Treadwell, from an idea by Tina Treadwell. The … Continue reading →

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Eurydice Review Roundup

Posted on November 25, 2021 by boz

The Metropolitan Opera premiere of Eurydice, based on Sarah Ruhl’s 2003 play that reimagined the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus, has received mixed reviews from New York critics. A co-production with L.A. Opera, the show will have a limited engagement … Continue reading →

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2022 Grammy Nominees

Posted on November 24, 2021 by boz

On November 23, the Recording Academy announced the nominees for its 64th annual Grammy Awards, which will air live on January 31, 2022, over CBS. The Cole Porter tribute album Love for Sale, the second and final collaboration of Tony … Continue reading →

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Rogers: The Musical

Posted on November 23, 2021 by boz

Hawkeye, the upcoming Disney+ series from Marvel Studios, will feature some musical theater razzle dazzle. In the first episode, “Never Meet Your Heroes,” former Avenger Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) treats his family to Rogers: The Musical, a Broadway blockbuster described as “a … Continue reading →

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Our Favorite Son

Posted on November 23, 2021 by boz

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century has released its latest virtual video, a recreation of “Our Favorite Son” (music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green) from the Tony-winning 1991 musical The Will Rogers Follies, featuring … Continue reading →

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The 20th Century Fox Years Preview

Posted on November 22, 2021 by boz

Sepia Records has released the second volume of its soundtrack compilation The 20th Century Fox Years, a collection of rarities from the film studio’s vault of recordings made during the pre-war years from 1939 to 1943. Highlights on the new … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Doubtfire Preview

Posted on November 19, 2021 by boz

Yesterday morning, the cast of the new musical Mrs. Doubtfire visited Good Morning America, as part of the TV show’s “Broadway Is Back” series, to perform the production number “Bam! You’re Rockin’ Now.” Leading the song were J. Harrison Ghee … Continue reading →

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Little Women Review Roundup

Posted on November 18, 2021 by boz

Critics have given mixed reviews to the London premiere of the 2005 musical Little Women, based on Louisa May Alcott’s 1869 semi-autobiographical novel about the four March sisters. The creative team includes Allan Knee (book), Mindi Dickstein (lyrics), Jason Howland … Continue reading →

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Diana the Musical Review Roundup

Posted on November 18, 2021 by boz

New York theater critics have given overwhelmingly negative reviews to the new Broadway musical Diana, which features a cast led by Jeanna de Waal (Diana), Roe Hartrampf (Prince Charles), Erin Davie (Camilla Parker Bowles), and Judy Kaye (Queen Elizabeth). The … Continue reading →

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