Tag Archives: Paradise Square

2022 Tony Nominations

Posted on May 9, 2022 by boz

This morning, Tony winner Adrienne Warren and three-time nominee Joshua Henry announced the nominations in the 26 competitive categories of the American Theatre Wing’s 75th annual Antoinette Perry Awards, which will be hosted by Tony nominee and Oscar winner Ariana … Continue reading →

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Paradise Square Review Roundup

Posted on April 7, 2022 by boz

New York theater critics have given generally negative reviews to Paradise Square, based on the 2012 musical Hard Times by Larry Kirwan. The new musical premiered at Berkeley Rep in 2018, followed by a pre-Broadway run in Chicago last year. … Continue reading →

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Chicago Tribune: Best Theater of 2021

Posted on December 9, 2021 by boz

Yesterday, Chicago Tribune theater critic Chris Jones published his choices for the ten best shows in the Chicago area during the past year, including seven musical offerings. Two productions still running are Cinderella, a revival of the Rodgers & Hammerstein … Continue reading →

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Paradise Square Teaser

Posted on October 14, 2021 by boz

The upcoming Broadway musical Paradise Square, which begins previews at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on February 22, has released its first music video, featuring the song “I’d Be a Soldier,” one of several new numbers written since the show’s 2019 … Continue reading →

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Paradise Square Preview

Posted on June 15, 2021 by boz

Casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of the new musical Paradise Square, which will play Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre from November 2 to December 5, before beginning previews at New York’s Ethel Barrymore Theatre on February 22, … Continue reading →

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