Tag Archives: Lin-Manuel Miranda

Making Musicals: The Characters

Posted on April 9, 2020 by boz

There are four main types of characters in any story: the hero, the opponent, friends, and enemies. The most important character is the hero (or protagonist). They are the one we follow. There isn’t a story without the hero. Examples … Continue reading →

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Working: Review Roundup

Posted on December 18, 2012 by boz

The latest revisal of the 1977 musical revue Working, adapted from Studs Terkel’s 1974 book, has received generally positive reviews for its Off-Broadway production at 59E59. The creative team includes Stephen Schwartz (book, lyrics, music), Nina Faso (book), Gordon Greenberg … Continue reading →

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Bring It On: Review Roundup

Posted on August 2, 2012 by boz

After a yearlong tour that began at the Alliance Theater in Atlanta, the new musical Bring It On, inspired by the 2000 film written by Jessica Bendinger and its sequels, opened last night on Broadway to reviews that ranged from … Continue reading →

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