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The 5 Most Enjoyable Renditions of Les Misérables "The Confrontation"

“Maybe it’s just us, but we don’t think renditions of “The Confrontation” should be limited to singers. One of the great things about “The Confrontation” is it lets the singer’s personality come out during the performance, so it’s always at least interesting for the first stanza. We combed through YouTube to find the 5 most enjoyable performances of “The Confrontation” we could find.”

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Observations OnStage Blog Staff Observations OnStage Blog Staff

My Comfort Shows

Ask most theatre fans, and they will tell you a show that returns them to a nostalgic time in their lives brings great comfort. These shows can amplify and connect with their feelings, whether it's feelings of joy or discord. While there are many I could list, these are the shows that are my top comfort shows.

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Film OnStage Blog Staff Film OnStage Blog Staff

Would Jody Sawyer Have Gotten Into ABC? - The End of 'Center Stage' & Why It Matters

The question of whether Jody got into ABC is ultimately the question “Do artists have the power to change the way gatekeeping happens in their industry?” And I think that’s a great question. It would be too easy to imagine that Jody would have gotten into the company just like it’s too easy to cover up the real problems in our industry by saying “if you work as hard as you can you can break down any door!”

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Performance OnStage Blog Staff Performance OnStage Blog Staff

The Onstage Magnetism and Theatricality of South Korean Boy Band BTS

“There are a million and one things I could talk about here when it comes to BTS. But I want to focus on who they are as performers. What is it about this group that is so magnetizing? Why does it feel as though every time I watch a performance, I’m seeing a perfectly crafted theatrical production? Why are they able to engage with a kind of theatricality that you just don’t see with other musical groups?”

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