"It was recently made known to me that, according to licensing material, theatres are actually allowed to whitewash 'Little Shop of Horrors.' But as the saying goes - just because you can, doesn't mean you should."
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“Need a quick pick-me-up? I encourage you to rediscover or take in for the first time one of the most underrated musicals of the last 20 years - Legally Blonde the Musical.”
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“Over the years, Disney Theatrical Productions has brought beloved animated films to life on stage, capturing the hearts of audiences with stunning visuals, memorable music, and heartfelt performances. Here's my ranking of Disney's live theatrical musicals.”
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“I don’t think I would go so far as to say that “Hamilton” changed the art form. What it did do, however, was, as “Hair” and “Rent” had done before, drag the American Musical kicking and screaming back into alignment with popular culture without sacrificing any of its storytelling power or quality of craft.”
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“With its timeless themes, compelling characters, and potential for artistic innovation, Grand Hotel is a revival worth waiting for.”
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“Carousel is an extraordinary show with problematic elements but I believe it codified the musical drama.”
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““Hair” forced Broadway to reckon with rock music and introduced the rock musical as a Broadway genre.”
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“Jonathan Larson changed the face of musical theater. And he did it with one show. Rent.”
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“There are some people out there who might actually be wondering why those of us who love theatre LOVE Les Misérables. Maybe they think it is overrated, or maybe they’ve never actually seen a production of it and – as a result – cannot possibly understand why we won’t stop talking about this show three decades after it first premiered. For this reason, I’ve decided to make a shortlist that can help make things clearer for those people.”
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“Many of us, myself included, have fond memories of school theatre trips. But are school theatre trips always educational? I would argue not.”
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After all these years, 1776 has become a musical I love and respect. It just goes to the power of live theater. When you walk into a play thinking, “This doesn’t have anything to do with me or my sensibility.” you might just be taken by surprise.
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“In a time when Broadway needs a hero, Taylor Swift could be the industry’s saving grace.”
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