“Redwood was trying something bold. This was a brand-new story. New music. No jukebox score, no familiar IP safety net. Just a cast and creative team taking a swing—and that matters.”
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“The fact that Shen was left off the list isn’t just baffling, it’s frustrating, especially for those of us paying attention to the quiet brilliance happening off the mega-budget Broadway radar.”
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“This is a musical about time—how little we get, how fast it moves, how badly we want to believe there’s more of it. And after the last few years, who hasn’t been thinking about that?”
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“I was especially curious about the Best Direction categories. These are the folks shaping the tone, the energy, the whole vibe of a show — and while some names were buzzy locks, others definitely made me pause mid-scroll.”
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“This year’s acting categories for musicals? Let’s just say I had a few “Yes!!” moments, a few surprises, and one where I wanted to punch a wall. Let’s break it down.”
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“Here are my predictions for some of the categories for who’ll be called tomorrow morning—and a shoutout in each category to someone who should be in the mix, even if they’re not on voters’ radar.”
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“It’s a show about grief, about letting go, about finding life again after everything feels lost. In other words, it’s exactly the kind of story people are aching for.”
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“By all means, come to the theatre — just leave the hat at home. Hamilton is many things — but a campaign rally isn't one of them.”
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“Big Fish is about the stories we tell — to our children, to ourselves — and how those stories get tangled up with the reality of who we are.”
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“Reports from last night’s performance of Gypsy at the Majestic Theatre describe a physical altercation between audience members during Act 2.”
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“With the announcement of the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Award nominations, theatre fans were handed another reminder of just how lively, surprising, and wonderfully unpredictable this season has been.”
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“When something is this expensive and this branded, we brace for a blockbuster. So when we get a... pretty good play with cool effects, it feels underwhelming.”
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