Author Archives: boz

Making Musicals: The Idea

Posted on April 7, 2020 by boz

Let’s start at the very beginning (a very good place to start, as they say) — with the idea. The seed of an idea can be anything that sparks your interest, that ignites your passion: a person, a place, an … Continue reading →

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Making Musicals

Posted on April 6, 2020 by boz

Usually in April, I’m gearing up for summer workshops and shows. I’ve taught musical theater writing for the past decade at regional theaters and national festivals, so I thought I’d do it virtually this year, during our collective self-isolation. I’ll offer … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Barbara Cook

Posted on August 9, 2017 by boz

I haven’t kept up with this blog for a while, but I couldn’t ignore the passing of one of the American theater’s legendary performers: Barbara Cook. She made her Broadway debut in 1951 and was an important part of musical … Continue reading →

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Carousel Review Roundup

Posted on March 11, 2013 by boz

The N.Y. Philharmonic’s concert staging of the 1945 musical Carousel, based on Ferenc Molnar’s 1909 play Liliom, received near universal acclaim. The concert was taped for “Live from Lincoln Center” and will air starting April 26 on PBS. The creative … Continue reading →

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Cinderella Review Roundup

Posted on March 10, 2013 by boz

The Broadway premiere of the 1957 TV musical Cinderella, based on the fairy tale “Cendrillon” by Charles Perrault, has opened to mixed reviews. The creative team includes Douglas Carter Beane (book), Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics), Richard Rodgers (music), Mark Brokaw … Continue reading →

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Wild Bride Review Roundup

Posted on March 9, 2013 by boz

The Cornish theater troupe Kneehigh has received very positive reviews for the Off-Broadway stop of its U.S. tour of The Wild Bride, adapted from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale “The Girl Without Hands.” The creative team includes Carl Grose (book, lyrics), … Continue reading →

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Passion Review Roundup

Posted on March 8, 2013 by boz

Classic Stage Company’s Off-Broadway revival of the 1994 Broadway musical Passion, adapted from Ettore Scola’s 1981 film Passione d’Amore, has received generally positive reviews. For the record, the creative team includes James Lapine (book), Stephen Sondheim (lyrics, music), John Doyle … Continue reading →

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Donnybrook Review Roundup

Posted on March 7, 2013 by boz

Irish Rep’s revisal of the 1961 musical Donnybrook!, which was adapted from John Ford’s 1952 Oscar-winning film The Quiet Man (itself adapted by Frank S. Nugent from a 1933 Saturday Evening Post story by Maurice Walsh), has received mixed reviews … Continue reading →

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2013 Oscar Awards

Posted on February 26, 2013 by boz

Clocking in at  three hours and 35 minutes, this year’s Academy Award presentation saw a democratic spread of trophies among the films nominated, with Life of Pi taking home four statues and Best Picture winner Argo and the musical Les … Continue reading →

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2013 BAFTA Awards

Posted on February 11, 2013 by boz

The 66th British Academy Film Awards were handed out on Sunday at the Royal Opera House in London, in a ceremony hosted by actor Stephen Fry. Ben Affleck was voted as Best Director and his film, Argo, as Best Film. … Continue reading →

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