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fromsfist.com
18 hours ago

'Parade' Tells Story of Infamous Injustice In Atlanta Through Haunting Score

The 1998 musical presents the tragic story of Leo Frank, a Jewish man wrongfully accused and lynched, highlighting the flaws in Jim Crow justice.
Berlin music
#charles-strouse
NYC music
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' dead at 96

Charles Strouse, the iconic composer of Broadway, passed away at 96, leaving behind a legacy of beloved musical theater classics.
NYC music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' dies at 96

Charles Strouse, celebrated composer of Broadway classics like 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' has passed away at age 96.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

All the World's a Stage and Rheology Are Promising New Productions

Adam Gwon's musical depicts a heartfelt story of a closeted math teacher navigating love and acceptance in a conservative setting.
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Jeremy Jordan Mines "Floyd Collins" for Its Sonic Gems

"Floyd Collins," the musical, encapsulates the struggle of a young adventurer trapped underground while exploring themes of ambition, media sensationalism, and family bonds.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

From The Simpsons to Werner Herzog: the coolest, craziest, scariest Nessies ever

Loch Ness is a cultural phenomenon that boosts tourism and inspires creativity around the mythical Nessie.
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fromConsequence
2 months ago

Trump wants to stage "non-woke" musicals like Cats at Kennedy Center

Trump is reshaping the Kennedy Center's direction towards conservative programming, including a preference for 'non-woke' musicals and a more expansive nomination process for honors.
#broadway
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Olga James, a Star of Carmen Jones' and Mr. Wonderful,' Dies at 95

Olga James, renowned actress and operatic soprano, passed away at 95; known for her role in Carmen Jones and Broadway shows.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

How casting makes this 'Gypsy' hit different

Gypsy's revival features race-conscious casting that offers a fresh perspective on the musical, enhancing the character of Mama Rose.
Audra McDonald's portrayal of Mama Rose provides insight into the limited opportunities for women, especially Black women, during the Great Depression.
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fromFast Company
8 months ago

Why Lin-Manuel Miranda is one of Fast Company's 10 most innovative people of the last 10 years

Hamilton revolutionized Broadway by blending hip-hop with historical narratives, achieving massive commercial success and influencing future productions and marketing practices.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Olga James, a Star of Carmen Jones' and Mr. Wonderful,' Dies at 95

Olga James, renowned actress and operatic soprano, passed away at 95; known for her role in Carmen Jones and Broadway shows.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

How casting makes this 'Gypsy' hit different

Gypsy's revival features race-conscious casting that offers a fresh perspective on the musical, enhancing the character of Mama Rose.
Audra McDonald's portrayal of Mama Rose provides insight into the limited opportunities for women, especially Black women, during the Great Depression.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
8 months ago

Why Lin-Manuel Miranda is one of Fast Company's 10 most innovative people of the last 10 years

Hamilton revolutionized Broadway by blending hip-hop with historical narratives, achieving massive commercial success and influencing future productions and marketing practices.
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Curtain Calls: City of Angels' musical shows through Sunday in Pinole

The Pinole Community Players, founded in 1986 by local couples, has thrived with a passionate volunteer base and a focus on intimate, high-quality performances.
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NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Theater to Stream Now: Beckett Briefs' and One of Gavin Creel's Last Shows

Gavin Creel's artistic legacy highlights the emotional depth of his performances and contributions to musical theater.
NYC music
fromVulture
2 months ago

How Do You Measure a Career? The Jonathan Larson Project.

The Jonathan Larson Project explores his lesser-known works, shedding light on his artistic journey beyond the famed musical Rent.
NYC music
from48 hills
2 months ago

'Nobody Loves You': Looking for longterm musical romance, available now - 48 hills

Itamar Moses and Gaby Alter collaborated to create a musical based on a reality TV show, highlighting themes of love and social media.
NYC music
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

How two East Bay kids became acclaimed duo behind Nobody Loves You'

Itamar Moses and Gaby Alter, childhood friends, showcase their connection through the musical "Nobody Loves You," themed around reality TV love competitions.
fromEngadget
3 months ago

The weirdly whimsical PBJ - The Musical hits the App Store on March 26

Kamibox's PBJ - The Musical is a whimsical game blending absurdity with Shakespearean elements, featuring adventures of Peanut Boy and Strawberry Girl, leading to joyous peanut butter and jelly creation.
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fromVulture
5 months ago

Is It Swell? Is It Great? Audra McDonald Takes Over Gypsy

'Gypsy' ironically focuses on Momma Rose, symbolizing the complexity of ambition and sacrifice in the pursuit of fame.
fromFast Company
5 months ago

How Sabrina Carpenter's 'A Nonsense Christmas' channeled the spirit of holiday specials past

"The show’s musical moments feature set design that embraces Christmas nostalgia. Sherwood aimed for a design that was both classic and contemporary, drawing from vintage specials."
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fromFuncheap
5 months ago

30% Off Tix to 'Deep Inside Tonight!' feat. The Kinsey Sicks at NCTC (Dec. 4 - Jan. 5)

The Kinsey Sicks are back with their hilarious dragapella musical newscast, celebrating 30 years of performance with outrageous hijinks and delightful parodies.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago

The epic London circus spectacular that's based on the Greatest Showman

Come Alive is a circus spectacular that captures the spirit of The Greatest Showman, featuring thrilling acts and performances that leave audiences gasping and wanting more.
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#wicked
fromPolygon
6 months ago
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Wicked unabashedly caters to people who like musicals and no one else (for the better)

fromNew York Post
5 months ago
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'Wicked' singalongs blasted by moviegoers as one theater chain bans practice and many cry for singers to hit the Yellow Brick Road

fromPolygon
6 months ago
Video games

Wicked unabashedly caters to people who like musicals and no one else (for the better)

fromNew York Post
5 months ago
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'Wicked' singalongs blasted by moviegoers as one theater chain bans practice and many cry for singers to hit the Yellow Brick Road

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fromVulture
7 months ago

Marla Mindelle Is Back, Ridiculously, in The Big Gay Jamboree

Mindelle's Stacey, a character blurring the lines between reality and the whimsical world of musicals, exemplifies how flawed yet beloved these productions can be.
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