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Read more about the article ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ gets redeemed
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‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ gets redeemed

“Jesus Christ Superstar” is out on the road celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic rock opera with a lean, mean production that is playing…

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May 11, 2023
Read more about the article ‘Tootsie’ stumbles in the transition from screen to stage
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‘Tootsie’ stumbles in the transition from screen to stage

There were a lot of bad ideas that had to take place in order for there to be a musical version of the 1982 Dustin…

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March 23, 2023
Read more about the article ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ as timely as ever
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‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ as timely as ever

“To Kill a Mockingbird” has become ingrained in our culture. From seeing the movie several times to reading the novel in high school and college,…

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March 1, 2023
Read more about the article ‘Six’ is a fabulous number
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‘Six’ is a fabulous number

The musical “Six” is the mashup you never knew you needed: British history and pop divas. Two great tastes that taste great together. The six…

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January 25, 2023
Read more about the article ‘Les Miserables’ is as rousing as ever
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‘Les Miserables’ is as rousing as ever

“Les Miserables” is one of the all-time great musical theater shows and I have been lucky enough to see it several times throughout the years.…

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January 18, 2023
Read more about the article Take the highway to hell to ‘Hadestown’
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Take the highway to hell to ‘Hadestown’

Sometimes, the oldest stories are the best stories. The new musical “Hadestown” dips way back into Greek mythology for its inspiration and delivers one of…

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October 12, 2022
Read more about the article ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ gives The Temptations their due
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‘Ain’t Too Proud’ gives The Temptations their due

The Temptations were an iconic group that were one of the biggest successes to come out of the Motown music factory. But the lives of…

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September 21, 2022
Read more about the article ‘The Lion King’ still feels the love
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‘The Lion King’ still feels the love

“The Lion King” is a fantastic stage musical, but not because of the songs or the story. Oh sure, those are very good, but Disney…

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June 4, 2022
Read more about the article Don’t throw away your shot to see ‘Hamilton’
Hamilton
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Don’t throw away your shot to see ‘Hamilton’

There’s not much to say about “Hamilton” that hasn’t already been said. The musical phenomenon has reached peak cultural saturation to the point that more…

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April 14, 2022
Read more about the article You can’t stop ‘Hairspray’
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You can’t stop ‘Hairspray’

"Hairspray” is one of those musicals that has gotten better with age. It debuted on Broadway 20 years ago and is one of the few…

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April 6, 2022
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