Category Archives: Shows

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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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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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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Cinderella Review Roundup

Posted on August 22, 2021 by boz

The new original musical adaptation of Cinderella opened to near universal acclaim August 18 on the West End, after an interrupted preview period that began June 25 at London’s Gillian Lynne Theatre. The creative team includes Emerald Fennell (book), Andrew Lloyd … Continue reading →

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Respect Song Clip

Posted on August 18, 2021 by boz

MGM Studios has released an official clip of “Think” from the recent Aretha Franklin biopic musical, Respect, starring Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson. The cast also includes Forest Whitaker (C.L. Franklin), Audra McDonald (Barbara Franklin), Saycon Sengbloh (Erma Franklin),  Hailey Kilgore (Carolyn … Continue reading →

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The Crown Song Clip

Posted on August 18, 2021 by boz

Netflix has released the full scene from “Avalanche” (episode nine in season four of The Crown) that features Emmy nominee Emma Corrin as Princess Diana singing “All I Ask of You” from The Phantom of the Opera. The scene is … Continue reading →

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Schmigadoon! Episode 6 Preview

Posted on August 13, 2021 by boz

Apple TV+ has released a sneak preview of tonight’s new episode of Schmigadoon!, in which Melissa (Cecily Strong) and Josh (Keegan-Michael Key) face their true feelings for each other, while the town goes to the polls to choose between incumbent Aloysius … Continue reading →

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Public Theater 2021 Season

Posted on August 13, 2021 by boz

The Public Theater has announced its upcoming season, which begins October 7 with previews for the world premiere musical The Visitor, originally scheduled for March 2020. With a score by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey and book by Yorkey and … Continue reading →

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