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Losing Angela Lansbury feels like losing my grandmother all over again
“Thank you for the memories. Thank you for building a connection with my grandmother. Thank you for my childhood, where you had a constant presence.”
The Phantom of the Opera Closing: "He'll Always Be There, Singing Songs in My Head"
“I know the score backward and forwards, and so I definitely learned some foreign words during those listens, though I also manage to find something new every time I listen to the aforementioned original. That’s one of the ways I know it’s worth loving as much as I do.”
Broadway's 'Beetlejuice' to close on Jan 8th
“It’s been reported that Broadway’s ‘Beetlejuice’ will take its final bow at the Marquis Theatre on January 8, 2023.”
This Broadway show emphasized just how much We need a female ‘POTUS’
“Although this play was short and sweet with a running time of an hour and fifty minutes including the intermission, it was long enough to convey that women are intelligent, resourceful, powerful, and deserve to be acknowledged for the great work they do.”
Is 'The Muppets Christmas Carol' finally coming to Broadway?!?!
“According to sources, discussions surrounding the possibility of bringing the Muppets holiday classic to the stage have intensified.”
Was Lea Michele’s Premiere in Funny Girl Worth the Six Standing Ovations?
“When the curtain rose, I didn’t actually hear Lea Michele say “Hello Gorgeous” because as soon as she appeared, the audience went feral.”
Is 'Children of Eden' finally headed to Broadway?
According to a press release for an upcoming concert staging of the show, it appears plans are in the works to finally bring ‘Children of Eden’ to Broadway.
Sorry, my Korean ass doesn't LOVE the "rumored" Sweeney Todd casting
Forgive me for being tired of the Broadway shows with white leads and likely diverse supporting roles and ensemble. It’s a routine that’s gone stale.
Door McAllen Church Apologizes for Unauthorized 'Hamilton', Will Pay Damages
“The Door McAllen church released a statement today apologizing for their production of ‘Hamilton’, in which they altered lyrics to fit Biblical teachings and included a sermon at the end of the show that contained anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.”
Differentiating Discrimination vs. Job Requirements When It Comes to COVID Protocols
“It’s come to light that well-known Broadway performers, Laura Osnes and Chad Kimball, are pursuing legal action against production companies/news outlets due to the negative impact their refusal to get vaccinated and adhering to COVID rules has had on their careers since the outbreak of Covid-19. This was not a case of discriminatory fallout from a good faith actor, this was wanting to have their cake and eat it too, regardless of how it might affect anyone else”
Laura Osnes sues NY Post for report she was fired from show
Once beloved Broadway darling, Laura Osnes, has filed a lawsuit against the NY Post for supposedly falsely reporting she had been fired from a show due to her non-vaccination status.
Did 'The Producers' deserve all those Tonys? : Revisiting the 2001 Tony Awards
“Did ‘The Producers’ deserve all those Tony wins? Let’s dig in.”