Jesus Christ Superstar Live! : The Good, The Bad and the Ehh

NBC's annual airing of live musicals took an enormous leap forward with their Easter broadcast of Jesus Christ Superstar. The 1970 Rock Opera, which Andrew Lloyd Webber composed when he was 22 (think on that for a moment), has been a fire rod of controversy and debate since its opening. I think we can agree that it has its fair share of fans and detractors.

So NBC certainly was rolling the dice when it decided to air this on one of the holiest days of the year. How did they do? Let's break it down.

Observations, BroadwayChristopher PetersonApril 2, 2018

My Biggest Hope for "Hercules"

I’m still giddy over the news we are getting a Broadway version of Hercules.It is, in my opinion, one of the most underrated Disney films. That, and Meg is one of my favorite characters of all time. I relate to her in so many ways, more than I can count. And I Won’t Say I’m in Love is both brilliant and iconic.

To be honest, the idea that I have the potential to play a character who means so much to me on stage is thrilling.

Observations, BroadwayChristopher PetersonApril 1, 2018Stefanie Townsend

Conversations about New York theatre are important, even if you don’t live in New York

Broadway is not the be-all-end-all of theatre, though sometimes people act as though it is. Theatre happens everywhere. To say that New York theatre is the only theatre that matters is a misunderstanding of how the theatre community operates. On the other hand, denying the importance of Broadway is a misunderstanding of equal magnitude. Though New York isn’t the only place the theatre community talks about, it is where the largest, most centralized conversations are being had. This is a hard truth for the far-away fan, a side effect of loving a medium that draws some of its magic from being in the same location as its audience.

Observations, BroadwayChristopher PetersonApril 1, 2018

Ten MORE Baritones that are Gifts to the World

We’re doing another series that celebrates some of the very best voices for their vocal ranges, with a primary focus on (but not limited to!) theatre. Many will be well-known, while others you may not have heard of (until now). Your faves might not make the list, but here are some that deserve some love, too! Hopefully, these lists will showcase a wide variety within the vocal classifications, to show there is no single way to create beautiful art!

Here are 10 MORE baritones that are glorious gifts to the world!

Broadway, ObservationsChristopher PetersonMarch 31, 2018Melody Nicolette

A Deep Dive into the Hamilton Stunner “Satisfied”

Having seen Hamilton last year, while I find the entire show to be a masterpiece, I keep coming back to one song that I personally think is not just the best song in the show, but the greatest masterpiece Lin-Manuel Miranda has ever written and one of the finest examples of musical storytelling I have ever seen—”Satisfied.”

“Satisfied” is the eleventh song in the show and comes about halfway through act one. Here’s some background: the song immediately before it, “Helpless,” chronicles, from Eliza Schuyler’s point of view, the first time she and her older sister, Angelica, meet Alexander Hamilton at a party. Hamilton and Eliza are immediately smitten with one another, and in just a few short weeks they’re walking down the aisle. “Satisfied” begins with Angelica giving what appears to be a standard maid of honor toast at the nuptials and quickly becomes so much more.

Let’s break down this number in all its genius, shall we? Angelica beings with a toast…

Broadway, ObservationsChristopher PetersonMarch 29, 2018Erin Conley

Ten MORE Mezzos That Are Gifts To the World

We’re doing another series that celebrates some of the very best voices for their vocal ranges, with a primary focus on (but not limited to!) theatre. Many will be well-known, while others you may not have heard of (until now). Your faves might not make the list, but here are some that deserve some love, too! Hopefully, these lists will showcase a wide variety within the vocal classifications, to show there is no single way to create beautiful art!

Here are 10 MORE mezzos that are glorious gifts to the world!

Observations, BroadwayChristopher PetersonMarch 27, 2018Melody Nicolette

Ten MORE Tenors That Are Gifts To the World

We’re doing another series that celebrates some of the very best voices for their vocal ranges, with a primary focus on (but not limited to!) theatre. Many will be well-known, while others you may not have heard of (until now). Your faves might not make the list, but here are some that deserve some love, too! Hopefully, these lists will showcase a wide variety within the vocal classifications, to show there is no single way to create beautiful art!

Broadway, ObservationsChristopher PetersonMarch 25, 2018Melody Nicolette

Our Way Too Early Tony Scorecard - Musicals

The Tonys aren't for another three months but awards season is pretty much upon us, so it's time to start guessing who might be hearing their name called on June 10th.

This season has certainly been interesting. We've seen some strong and weak openings. We've seen break out stars and returns of legends. So here are who we think might be deserving of a nod thus far.

BroadwayChristopher PetersonMarch 23, 2018Chris Peterson

Why You Should Boycott "Phantom of the Opera"

“For a community that is usually so proactive in taking a stance against crimes and injustice, this is a terrible move.”

BroadwayChristopher PetersonJanuary 16, 2016

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