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American Utopia on The Late Show

Posted on November 4, 2021 by boz

This week, David Byrne and the cast of his 2019 stage concert American Utopia made a return visit to The Late Show studio at the Ed Sullivan Theater. This time, they performed the nonsense song “I Zimbra,” derived from the … Continue reading →

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2021 Emmy Nominations

Posted on July 16, 2021 by boz

Emmy-winning father-daughter duo Ron and Jasmine Cephas Jones have announced the 73rd Primetime Emmy Award nominations, and Broadway musical talent was well represented, including the Disney+ presentation of Hamilton, which garnered 12 nominations. Tony winners Lin-Manuel Miranda and Leslie Odom Jr. … Continue reading →

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2020 Special Tony Awards

Posted on June 23, 2021 by boz

Yesterday, the Tony Awards Administration Committee announced that the 74th annual Tonys will present three special awards for the 2019-20 Broadway season. The recipients of 2020 Special Tony Awards are the anti-racism advocacy organization Broadway Advocacy Coalition and two shows … Continue reading →

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2021 Grammy nominees

Posted on November 24, 2020 by boz

The nominees for the 63rd annual Grammy Awards were revealed November 24, and they include an unprecedented six recordings in competition for Best Musical Theater Album. In most years since 1959, when the category was created, there have been at … Continue reading →

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American Utopia Review Roundup

Posted on October 19, 2020 by boz

HBO has begun streaming American Utopia, which was filmed live during the show’s original Broadway run Oct. 20, 2019, to Feb. 16, 2020, at the Hudson Theatre. The creative team includes David Byrne and Brian Eno (lyrics and music), Daniel … Continue reading →

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2020 N.Y. Drama Critics’ Circle Awards

Posted on April 17, 2020 by boz

Michael R. Jackson’s musical A Strange Loop was honored this morning by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle as best musical of the 2019-20 season. The critic’s circle also awarded a special citation to David Byrne’s staged concert version of … Continue reading →

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