General musical theater articles and features.
Hollywood is becoming a rich source of new musicals. And Waitress The Musical by Sara Bareilles is one of the newest musicals off-Broadway to premiere this month. Now while not everyone is aware of the Hollywood film from which this musical is based. Sara Bareilles is a recording artist some fans are familiar with. Sara…
Finding Neverland on Broadway meant getting reminded of a critically-acclaimed film of the same name. The Hollywood version featured Johnny Depp in the role of J.M. Barrie. Kate Winslet played the role of the widow and mother of the children from whom Barrie drew the inspiration for his book “Peter Pan”. The story alone becomes…
On Guys and Dolls The Musical UK Tour, compulsive betting had never been this musical and colorful. Yes the 2015 UK Tour of one of the vintage musicals ever staged is coming up. No need to bet as the dates have been set. But what is Guys and Dolls all about? The illegal craps game…
The subtext in Hamilton The Musical on Broadway is “The hiphop narrative is writing your way out of circumstances”. This is what Lin-Manuel Miranda told CBS Sunday Morning. This is how Lin-Manuel Miranda envisioned the life story of one of the founding fathers of the United States. And it is one of the riskiest ways…
Is this a lasting treasure on musical theater greatness on Broadway? Beautiful The Carole King Musical on Broadway serves to be more of a moment’s pleasure. Feel the earth move under your feet. Because the best way to present the life of music legend Carole King is through her music. Beautiful The Carole King Musical…
One UK Tour to watch out for this 2015 is The Bodyguard The Musical. You may have noticed the trend that has engulfed musical theater productions as of late. Adapting productions from films that we have enjoyed and loved. With a film that has Whitney Houston’s hits all over the original soundtrack. It seemed destined…
Fans in anticipation of the Rocky Horror Show in Birmingham are in for a treat. One of the confirmed performers included in the cast is X Factor 2008 Semifinalist Diana Vickers. She will play the role of Janet, one of the college nerds stuck in the Frankenstein place. This is according to The Stage. Diana…
Ever felt like doing The Time Warp again? Check out the upcoming Rocky Horror Show in Manchester. Manchester is included in the UK Tour of the Rocky Horror Show. In case you haven’t done The Time Warp, welcome to the opportunity to experience it yourself. Rocky Horror Show in Manchester is home to a bevy…
Rocky Horror Show in Brighton! Are the Rocky Horror virgins ready in Brighton? They better be because this UK tour is guaranteed to be a blast. One of the craziest musicals to smash this side of the performing arts is ready for Brighton. But is Brighton ready for The Rocky Horror Show? Can you feel…
The following is an excerpt from MTI Chairman and CEO Freddie Gershon’s article in The Huffington Post: I congratulate the Tony broadcast and do not look for to chastise it, but I wish to call interest to the telecast which was well paced and well-intentioned to serve the theatre fans of America. Disclosure: I have…
