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 mastermind of Forbidden Broadway, do when his subject matter is limited? He turns to the greatest star on Broadway and goes for it. The jokes start rolling from the moment […]

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‘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 eventually developed a cult following. With Broadway’s first all-female creative team, the women-centric story was recreated. Waitress previewed in Boston at the American Repertory Theater to sold-out shows. Singer-songwriter Sara […]

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Deaf West: A Sign of the Times

Deaf West Theatre and director Michael Arden have recreated the 2006 Tony Award winning musical Spring Awakening. The show is based on the 1891 play by Frank Wedekind about teenagers who are struggling with love and sexuality in a repressed Germany. The new production finds new elements and new ways to express the intense themes […]

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Musical Review: Come to the Fun Home!

The Tony Awards is Broadway’s biggest night of the year, and they are less than two weeks away. Fun Home has been nominated for 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Direction, Choreography, and Best Lead Actor in a Musical. The show is based on Alison Bechdel’s autobiographical graphic novel about growing up in a dysfunctional family. […]

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This “Getting to Know You” Performance for ‘The King and I’ Broadway Revival Is Too Cute

The King and I‘s Broadway revival kicks off on a high note with Kelli O’Hara’s Live! With Kelly and Michael performance of the classic song “Getting to Know You.” The King and I is a famous Rodgers and Hammerstein musical about an English school teacher (the Tony Award-winning O’Hara) who travels to the royal courts of Siam […]

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