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Only Us Cover Version

Posted on September 7, 2021 by boz

Interscope Records has released the official video of the country cover version of “Only Us” from the upcoming Dear Evan Hansen soundtrack, performed by Grammy winners Carrie Underwood and Dan + Shay. The full album will be released September 24, the … Continue reading →

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America’s Got Talent: You Will Be Found

Posted on September 6, 2021 by boz

Ben Platt, who reprises his 2015 Tony-winning turn in the title role of the upcoming Universal Pictures film Dear Evan Hansen, performed the song “You Will Be Found” live on the September 1 episode of NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Both … Continue reading →

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Broadway Musicals Return

Posted on September 3, 2021 by boz

Last night, the first two Broadway musicals returned to in-person performances, as New York’s stages begin to reopen and welcome back audiences after 18 months in the dark. The first show is a revival of the 2016 Tony-nominated musical Waitress, … Continue reading →

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Cinderella Film Review Roundup

Posted on September 2, 2021 by boz

The Amazon Prime musical adaptation of Cinderella that begins streaming September 3 has received mixed reviews from critics. A modern take on the traditional fairy tale by Charles Perrault, the film is written and directed by Kay Cannon, based on an … Continue reading →

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A Helluva Life

Posted on September 1, 2021 by boz

New York auction house Bonhams will offer items from the estate of Adolph Green (1914-2002) and Phyllis Newman (1933-2019) in A Helluva Life, an online sale from September 2 to 14. Green and his collaborator Betty Comden wrote nearly 30 … Continue reading →

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Wicked in Concert

Posted on August 31, 2021 by boz

On Sunday, PBS premiered Wicked in Concert, a musical celebration of the iconic theater score by composer Stephen Schwartz in reimagined musical arrangements especially created for the event. Original Broadway cast stars Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth hosted the concert, … Continue reading →

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This Is Broadway Contest

Posted on August 30, 2021 by boz

The Broadway League has launched This Is Broadway, a historic initiative to welcome theater audiences back to Broadway as productions begin to reopen this fall after 18 months of shutdown. “This is Broadway brings together the joy and excitement we … Continue reading →

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Girl from the North Country Recording

Posted on August 27, 2021 by boz

Sony Music / Legacy Recordings has released the original Broadway cast album of Girl from the North Country on multiple platforms, featuring 22 tracks from the show by Conor McPherson (book) and Bob Dylan (score). Set during 1934 in a … Continue reading →

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Come from Away Trailer

Posted on August 27, 2021 by boz

Apple TV+ has just released the official trailer for its live recording of the 2017 Broadway musical Come from Away, which will be available for streaming September 10. The show recounts the true story of Gander, Newfoundland, which hosted the … Continue reading →

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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Review Roundup

Posted on August 24, 2021 by boz

The film adaptation of the 2017 Olivier-nominated stage musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, itself adapted from Jenny Popplewell’s 2011 TV documentary Jamie, has received generally favorable reviews from critics. The film’s creative team includes stage creators Dan Gillespie Sells (music), … Continue reading →

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