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In Memoriam: Stephen J. Lawrence

Posted on January 6, 2022 by boz

Emmy-winning composer Stephen J. Lawrence died December 30 at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, N.J. Born September 5, 1939, in New York, Lawrence grew up in Great Neck on Long Island among a musical family. He “was one of … Continue reading →

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Spring Awakening Review Roundup

Posted on December 29, 2021 by boz

London theater critics have given generally positive reviews to Almeida’s revival of the 2006 musical Spring Awakening, based on Frank Wedekind’s 1891 play. The creative team includes Steven Sater (book, lyrics), Duncan Sheik (music, orchestrations), Rupert Goold (direction), Lynne Page … Continue reading →

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She Loves Me Review Roundup

Posted on December 29, 2021 by boz

British theater critics have given generally positive reviews to the Sheffield revival of the 1963 musical She Loves Me, adapted from the 1937 play Parfumerie by Miklós László, which is playing at the Crucible Theatre through January 15. The creative … Continue reading →

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Sing 2 Review Roundup 

Posted on December 28, 2021 by boz

Film critics have given mixed reviews to the Universal computer-animated feature Sing 2, the sequel to the 2016 film Sing. The creative team includes Garth Jennings (screenplay, direction), Christophe Lourdelet (direction), Gregory Perler (editing), and Joby Talbot (score). The voice … Continue reading →

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Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas Review Roundup

Posted on December 28, 2021 by boz

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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In Memoriam: Harvey Evans

Posted on December 27, 2021 by boz

Beloved veteran performer Harvey Evans, who appeared in 14 Broadway musicals, died Christmas Eve at the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, N.J. Born Harvey Hohnecker on January 7, 1941 in Cincinnati, Evans fell in love with musical theater after seeing a … Continue reading →

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Once upon a One More Time Review Roundup

Posted on December 24, 2021 by boz

The new Britney Spears jukebox musical, Once upon a One More Time, has received generally positive reviews from theater critics for its world premiere in Washington, DC. The creative team includes John Hartmere (book), David Leveaux (creative consultant), Keone & … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Sally Ann Howes

Posted on December 24, 2021 by boz

Tony nominee Sally Ann Howes died Sunday in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Born in London on July 20, 1930, Howes came from a theatrical family, but she had only acted in school productions when a family friend suggested her for … Continue reading →

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Time: Best Theater of 2021

Posted on December 23, 2021 by boz

This week, deputy editor Eben Shapiro of Time magazine published his list of “The 10 Best Theater Performances of 2021,” honoring “the best theater had to offer in this year when audiences returned, sometimes tentatively, to their seats and performers … Continue reading →

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Guardian: Favorite Stage Shows of 2021

Posted on December 22, 2021 by boz

The culture editors of The Guardian have curated a selection of theatrical offerings from around the U.K. that were among the favorites of their readers this past year. Four musicals made the list, including with the London revival of the … Continue reading →

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