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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Don’t Be a Stranger to Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
You may be a stranger to Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), but you won’t want to be for long. This completely original musical arrived at Broadway’s Longacre Theatre from the West End and represents a return to the Y2K rom-com, now on…
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Blood/Love Review: This Vampire Musical Has Bite
Immortal lead characters, purple branding and ex-boyfriend drama? Yet somehow, one of New York City’s newest vampire love stories bears the most resemblance to a show about a boy working on a song. Blood/Love is full of surprises for all your senses, starting well before…
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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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Broadway’s Newest Comedy Has The Juice (And I Can’t Imagine a More Beautiful Thing)
“Shucked” at first glance is unexpected. It’s a completely original concept with a new score by Broadway newcomers and its marketing is all corn themed. It’s rather jarring, especially since the show’s plot has been shrouded in mystery since it was first announced. It begs…