Schmigadoon! has always belonged on a stage. Now, nominated for 12 Tony Awards, it finally is. As a remarkably faithful adaptation, it’s nearly impossible to discuss the musical without discussing the Apple TV series. The Broadway plot mirrors its predecessor almost identically, skillfully condensing a six-episode adventure to a two-act structure. Just like in the original, nearly every trope from the Golden Age makes an appearance, including a dream ballet…
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Back to the Future on Broadway
Despite living in New York my entire life and seeing plenty of Broadway shows growing up, the musicals I recall seeing the most were theme park shows. Whether at Disney or Busch Gardens, the shows always pulled from well-known stories or concepts and never took…
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Eating Dreams is Gut!
You’ve probably heard of Gutenberg (the man). You know, the inventor of the printing press and moveable type that caused an international literacy revolution? Yes, Johannes Gutenberg, of early 15th century Germany. Well, get ready to hear about Gutenberg! the Musical, now playing at the…
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Seeing Spamalot on Broadway Should Be Your Destiny
Holy grail – Spamalot is back on Broadway! The 2023 revival started its quest in D.C. at The Kennedy Center before making its way through the scary (and expensive) woods to the St. James Theatre on 44th Street, right in the heart of the theatre…
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Come to My Window (on Broadway)
I wouldn’t classify myself as a Melissa Etheridge fan. Sure, I’ve heard her music on the radio and enjoy the songs I’ve heard, but I didn’t know much about her beyond My Window and I Want to Come Over. I did, however, have a family…
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You’ll Want to See This (Once Upon a) One More Time
Another pop musical has made its way onto Broadway, and this time, it’s powered by the music of Britney Spears. Once Upon a One More Time flips the script on the traditional fairytale characters and princesses as they set out to change their happily ever…