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 …
Living Room Theatre: A More Intimate Art
When my sister and I were younger, one of our favorite things to do was to perform plays in our living room. We spent most, …
The Hip Hop, Ten-Dollar-Bill Founding Father: Alexander Hamilton
As I sat in the theatre watching Lin-Manuel Miranda’s revolutionary new musical, Hamilton, all I could think was: “Genius.” Miranda is pushing Broadway to change and …
We Love, Love, Love ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’
There’s nothing quite like an exceptional stage show to enthrall and inspire. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a revolutionary show portraying …
You’ll Leave Singing Its Praises — Film Review of Into the Woods
Into the theaters I go to see the adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s award winning musical Into the Woods. The musical is a twist on the …