“The TikTok account “Disney.bway” features a man behind the piano playing showtunes and asking his followers to record duets with him. So far the account has amassed over 9,000 followers. What should also be known is that the man in the video is Justin Brown. Nine months ago, the Broadway pianist was arrested in an NYPD sting operation for allegedly trying to meet with a minor for sex on social media apps.”
Read MoreIn case you were wondering what Hamilton is going to look like on Disney+, here’s a quick clip!
Read More“Theatre fans will celebrate the 4th of July in part by watching Hamilton on Disney +, and hopefully, non-theatre fans will give it a watch as well. It is a beacon for those that are looking for ways to explain history using modern music and diversity. But, when it comes to musicals that celebrate history, we shouldn’t forget 1776 either.”
Read More“Not surprising, The Music Man, starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, has pushed back its opening. The Scott Rudin production now aims to begin April 7, 2021.”
Read More“After the audience files out, the usher sweeps through the rows of seats to tidy up before the next performance. There are discarded drinks, wrappers, headphones that will live in the lost and found for a while, and, if the world is fair, at least a little bit of fallen money. But none of that confuses me like the abundance of playbills I see picked up and headed for the garbage after a show.”
Read More“Happy Pride Month! Though the world is in a bit of chaos right now, we should still take the time to celebrate the great strides made toward LGBTQIA+ equality. And a great way to do that is to check out and appreciate some musicals that create positive LGBTQ representation. Here are my top picks.”
Read MoreIf you had asked me before last weekend which of the two shows I was going to see would have the most profound impact on me, I would have said Come from Away. The music and lyrics to that show moved me to tears before seeing it on stage. And yet it’s Dear Evan Hanson that caused the ugly crying (multiple times) and is the one I’m still pondering days later.
Read MoreSo your friend has auditioned for your show.
Before casting them in the role that they have written down on the audition form, go through this checklist to make sure you’re not practicing nepotism, which in the workplace, is illegal!
Read More“When the Broadway elite said they were listening, I took that with a grain of salt. BIPOC talent, design, and crew have been making these requests for years and hardly anything’s changed. So forgive me if I don’t jump to believe their promises of progress just yet. I want to see action. The first of which is for producers to rethink how upcoming and returning shows, for that matter, are cast. One of the most glaring of which is the scheduled revival of “The Music Man”.”
Read More“Movie musicals are a good bridge into the world of live theatre. They allow new musical lovers to enjoy musicals without having to commit to a night at the theatre.”
Read More“Interestingly enough, even though “Children of Eden” is Schwartz's favorite piece and has become one of his most-produced shows, it has never gotten a Broadway run. In fact, it's had quite an unfortunate professional production history. While never enjoying a full-scale production in New York, it’s mostly done in concert nowadays. So the question remains, will it ever get the Broadway run it deserves?”
Read MoreIf you’re like me, you’re missing Broadway pretty hard. Thankfully the folks over at ‘Company’ posted a special virtual performance of the show’s opening number and it’s really good.
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