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Observations OnStage Blog Staff Observations OnStage Blog Staff

How TikTok is Saving Musical Theater

“There are tons of TikTok accounts dedicated to musical theater already, whether because users are creating theater-themed sounds following the “put a finger down” game trend for people to use, or they’re participating in riff challenges inspired by Christina Aguilera’s iconic one in Burlesque.”

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Observations Christopher Peterson Observations Christopher Peterson

Thirteen Underrated Musicals that are Totally Worth a Listen

“Whether they’ve had a short Broadway run or didn’t become as popular as the musicals mentioned above for another reason, there are some true gems that haven’t gotten as much love as they deserve, and I’m hereby making it my duty to tell you about all of them. Or, you know, just a handful of my personal favorites.”

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Broadway Christopher Peterson Broadway Christopher Peterson

Two Songs That Should Be Cut From 'Les Mis'

“For the most part, I have been impressed and amused seeing how the writers of the musical condensed and streamlined the massive story. Two characters, though, have stuck out to me as having made unnecessarily imperfect translations to the stage. I believe the musical version of “Les Mis” would be better if Javert and Éponine’s big numbers were cut.”

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5 Things All Incoming Musical Theatre Freshmen Should Know

“In a couple of months, it will be the summer before your freshman year. You’ve read all the college packing lists and seen the articles on things to know before your freshman year but you’re looking for something more. How can you know you’ll be prepared? Are you going to be ready for the things being a Musical Theatre Major will throw your way?”

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