Houston, we have a problem. For the second year in a row, the attendance on Broadway- meaning the total number of patrons that purchased tickets in any given season- has fallen. Badly. First, the 2011-2012 Season fell a, mind you, minimal 2% from the previous year. However, when the Broadway League posted the data from […]
This year at the Tony Awards, the two shows going neck and neck for the Best Musical prize both had roots across the pond. Kinky Boots originated from a British movie, while Matilda the Musical, a product of the Royal Shakespeare Company, was labeled as “The British Invasion.” This phenomenon is not uncommon, as Broadway […]
A few years back, I was sent a video which featured a ridiculously talented woman performing Annie‘s famous tune, “Tomorrow”. This was no traditional performance though. Instead, the woman sang the anthem as a host of famous “divas.” From Bernadette Peters to Julie Andrews, the performer quickly switched between characters, hilariously capturing the voice and […]
Let it be known that the American Repertory Theater is an absolute force to behold. In the past year, they’ve delivered the glorious circus world of Diane Paulus’s Pippin revival, and it was just announced that their successful world premier political drama, All the Way, will be transferring this fall, starring Bryan Cranston. Then, there’s The […]
Uzo Aduba has been gaining notoriety on the acclaimed Netflix series, Orange Is The New Black. (The series is based on a memoir by Piper Kerman of the same title chronicling her experiences in a New York prison and is for mature audiences.) Aduba plays Suzanne Warren, known by the nickname “Crazy Eyes,” described as […]
Every year, Broadway cleans its closets, cast members get together and bake, and Shubert’s Alley turns into a Broadway lover’s dream. It’s a great chance for Broadway lovers and Broadway performers to join together and raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. And while it’s different every year, from the ever changing autograph tables and photo […]
The return of the Tune! No, I’m not talking about musical tunes. Rather, I want to discuss the long awaited return of the aptly named Tommy Tune – one of the most influence director/choreographer/performers in the history of the Great White Way. A few weeks ago, Michael Riedel wrote in the NY Post that Tune might […]
“You’re lookin’ swell, Dolly! We can tell, Dolly! You’re still glowin’, you’re still crowin’, you’re still goin’ strong!” Never has art imitated life so perfectly as when those famous words are sung in Goodspeed‘s current production of Hello, Dolly! To accurately describe my love for this production… well, words fail me. Alright, I guess words aren’t […]
Earlier this month, I was able to experience the Rock of Ages Party Bus. What is the Rock of Ages Party Bus? It’s exactly what it sounds like: a party. Your admission includes round trip bus transportation to the Helen Hayes Theatre, an orchestra ticket to the show, a drink voucher at the theater, a […]