In 1992, James Lapine and William Finn combined two of their one-act, Off-Broadway shows — March of the Falsettos and Falsettoland — to create the Broadway show …
Spamilton: An American Parody
Beware of spoilers… Well, Hamilton dominated the world of Broadway in 2015, which derailed the success of other shows. So, what does Gerard Alessandrini, the …
‘She Loves Me’ Should Be Loved by Everyone!
When the casting for She Loves Me was announced, I was ready to buy my ticket. Laura Benanti, Jane Krakowski, and Zachary Levi all in …
‘Waitress’ Is Just Delicious!
Sara Bareilles’ musical Waitress opened on April 24th to great reviews. The movie that the musical is based on was not originally a big hit, but it …
2016 Is the Year of the Hamiltonys!
As fully expected and well-deserved, Hamilton has broken the record for the most Tony nominations. Billy Elliot (2009) and The Producers (2001) were the previous …
An Alternative View from Arthur Miller’s The Crucible
The title reads Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, but it may as well be Ivo van Hove’s The Crucible. Van Hove (A View From the Bridge) …
Pandemonium Strikes in ‘Noises Off’
The Broadway revival of Noises Off is hysterical. It is a classic show within a show construct that just works. In fact, there is a …
Waitress Serves Up a Great Time on Broadway!
There is much excitement surrounding Waitress, a new original musical with lyrics and music by Sara Bareilles, opening on Broadway in March 2016. The musical is …
Stick It to the Man: The School of Rock Musical
Adapted from the movie of the same name, the Broadway production of School of Rock has a lock on a Tony nomination for Best Musical. …