Tag Archives: Debbie Allen

Today in Musical History: Carrie

Posted on May 12, 2021 by boz

The legendary musical Carrie opened on May 12, 1988, at Broadway’s Virginia (now August Wilson) Theatre. In 1981, Lawrence D. Cohen, who wrote the 1976 film Carrie, and Michael Gore began work on a musical adaptation of the Stephen King … Continue reading →

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2020 Kennedy Center Honors

Posted on January 14, 2021 by boz

The Kennedy Center Honors announced on Wednesday that the lifetime artistic achievement recipients for its 43rd ceremony are Debbie Allen, Joan Baez, Garth Brooks, Midori, and Dick Van Dyke. The 2020 ceremony, traditionally held in early December, was postponed until May 2021 … Continue reading →

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Christmas on the Square Review Roundup

Posted on November 24, 2020 by boz

The holiday musical Christmas on the Square has received mostly negative reviews. The story involves a rich and nasty woman who returns to her small hometown after her father’s death to evict everyone and sell the land to a mall … Continue reading →

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Christmas on the Square Preview

Posted on October 27, 2020 by boz

Netflix has released the official trailer for the new musical Christmas on the Square, which will begin streaming Nov. 22 on the platform. The score includes 14 original songs composed by Dolly Parton, who stars as an angel that “saves … Continue reading →

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