I’m going to be the first one to tell you, I don’t have strong feelings about the Wizard of Oz. I just don’t. I didn’t even see the full movie until I was in my 30’s. I had seen bits and pieces on TV, and I knew the basic story, but hadn’t sat down and…
Let me start out this one by saying I’m not really a Sutton Foster fan. Her dancing, sure. Her singing, not so much. It’s not so much that she has a bad voice, it’s just that I think she has been getting cast in things that don’t fit her voice. With that said, let’s talk…
Ok look. I know this musical can be kind of controversial because of the topic. We’re going to look past that and focus solely on the performance. Also remember, this show is called a “rock opera,” so it’s not always on the same vibe as other Broadway shows. With that out of the way…the performance…
I have a confession to make. I absolutely love Pirates of Penzance. Like a lot. I’ve seen who knows how many versions, from the movie made in the 80’s (featuring Angela Lansbury), to live shows, to bootleg videos. It’s an absolutely ridiculous show and doesn’t try to be anything fancy. That said. I have thoughts…
Continuing our tour of the musicals on the list, we watched Hairspray. Now, the version we watched was the live version that aired on TV several years ago. I have also seen the movie, and a touring company version, and I think the live version is comparable. Hairspray is such a fun show. The music…
It’s that time of the week again, time to talk about another Broadway show! This week we look at the classic musical Chicago. This was the movie version from 2002, and I think it’s a great representation of the show. The actors all do a pretty good job with their characters, and I feel like…
I was really looking forward to seeing this one. I haven’t seen it live, and they just recently released it for viewing at home. This is the first opportunity I’ve had to sit down and dive into watching. I didn’t know a lot about the show going in. I had a vague idea that it…
Before I even begin, let me state that I have not actually seen this show live on stage. I have only see the movie version. With that caveat out of the way, let’s talk about it. I grew up listening to music from the 50’s and 60’s. It’s what my dad listened to, so it’s…
We’ve figured out by now that I like musicals, right? Great. So onto Hamilton. Here’s the thing – this is a STUNNING show. You should absolutely go see it. As many times as you can. And listen to the soundtrack. Watch the pro shot on Disney+ too. Why am I saying to rewatch this show…
Oh Newsies. That wonderfully terrible Disney movie from the 90’s that was turned into a hit Broadway show. Let me be up front, I am absolutely biased. I love the Disney movie, even though it was kinda cheesy. I mean, come on, Christian Bale (before his American Pyscho and Batman days) as leader of a…
