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Putting It Together Review Roundup

Posted on August 9, 2021 by boz

On August 3, Farrar, Straus and Giroux released James Lapine’s Putting It Together: How Stephen Sondheim and I Created Sunday in the Park with George, which has received overwhelming praise from critics. Appropriately dedicated to artist Georges Seurat, the book’s … Continue reading →

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Anything Goes Review Roundup

Posted on August 5, 2021 by boz

The London revival of Anything Goes, which began previews July 23 and opened last night at the Barbican Centre, has received universal praise from critics, and its limited engagement, which was to have ended October 10, has already been extended through … Continue reading →

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Come from Away Preview

Posted on August 5, 2021 by boz

Apple TV+ has released the first teaser for its live recording of the 2017 Broadway musical Come from Away, which is scheduled to begin streaming September 10 on the service. The show recounts the true story of Gander, Newfoundland, which … Continue reading →

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ADM21 Moses Supposes

Posted on August 4, 2021 by boz

Just in time to celebrate the August birthdays of Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor, American Dance Machine for the 21st Century has released its latest video, “Moses Supposes” (music by Roger Edens, lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green) from … Continue reading →

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Schmigadoon! Episode 5 Preview

Posted on August 4, 2021 by boz

Apple TV+ has released a sneak preview of this Friday’s new episode of Schmigadoon!, in which Mildred Layton (Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth) seizes the chance to increase her power by warning her neighbors about the “Tribulation” brought to town by … Continue reading →

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Vivo Review Roundup

Posted on August 3, 2021 by boz

The Sony Pictures Animation musical film Vivo has received generally favorable reviews from critics. The movie follows a unique kinkajou (Lin-Manuel Miranda) as he embarks on an adventure to deliver a love song to Marta (Gloria Estefan) on behalf of … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Alvin Ing

Posted on August 2, 2021 by boz

Performer and activist Alvin Ing died July 31 at his home in Los Angeles. Born May 26, 1932, in Honolulu, Ing earned his bachelor’s in music education from University of Hawaii, then came to New York for graduate studies at … Continue reading →

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Schmigadoon! Episode 4 Preview

Posted on July 30, 2021 by boz

Tony nominee Ariana DeBose is featured as schoolmarm Emma Tate in this Friday’s new episode of Schmigadoon!, teaching the students in her one-room schoolhouse that “You Must Always Try Your Best.” The episode, titled “Suddenly,” also shows Melissa (Cecily Strong) … Continue reading →

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2020 Special Tony Awards Update

Posted on July 29, 2021 by boz

The Broadway League and American Theatre Wing have announced two more special awards to be given at the Tony ceremonies on September 26. In addition to the previously announced prizes for the Broadway Advocacy Coalition, David Byrne’s American Utopia, and Freestyle … Continue reading →

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2021 Write Out Loud Winners

Posted on July 29, 2021 by boz

Write Out Loud, cofounded by Mean Girls Tony nominee Taylor Louderman to create opportunitiues for and help grow the next generation of musical theater composers, has announced the winners of its 2021 contest for songs by emerging musical theater songwriters. The … Continue reading →

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