MIRACLE HAM: Dionne Warwick’sDon’t Make Me Overhas to be my favorite. The message of the song so powerful and really speaks to me. Don’t try to change who I am.Just accept me and all my flaws.Also, the overall instrumentation of the song and the way it was written specifically f...
If you like your musicals to be wildly politically incorrect and funny as hell,The Book of Mormonis the one for you. Created by Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the minds that brought youSouth Park, the show follows two Mormon missionaries on their journey to convert Ugandan natives to their re...
National Theatre Live: Obsession: Directed by Nick Wickham. With Jude Law, Chukwudi Iwuji, Halina Reijn, Aysha Kala. A drifter falls for a married woman at road side diner and the two plot to kill her husband.
PROVIDENCE, RI — In theory, Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight is in the same lineage as two of my all-time favorite musicals, Six and Lizzie: campy, riotously angry, mostly sung-through works that are more structurally akin to pop concerts than an integrated, plot-driven musical. It’s a ni...
This musical was utterly AMAZING! I have been to multiple Broadway musicals, such asWicked,the Lion King,Chicago,Moulin Rouge, andHairspray. None of these were like the MJ Musical, as it was based on the real-life story of one of the most iconic performers of our time. ...
It is, slightly to the surprise of this old grump who suspects musicals riding on famous-movies and HBO series , triumphantly charming and emotionally fascinating. It is also very easy on the ear (the music by Joss Stone and Dave Stewart is pop-rock with real heart). As for the plot, ...
It’s probably my favorite of all the so-called “jukebox musicals” due to my deep respect for Carole King and my love, in particular, for her Tapestry album. JHPENTERTAINMENT: What’s your earliest memory of truly grasping what an iconic songwriter Carole King is? JEF ELLIS: When I ...
and she’s one of the characters I remember best. Albert Finney as Daddy Warbucks gives a fine performance as well. It’s a movie not without its charms, although it is essentially sentiment, spitshine and song. But it made its impression on me. I’ve loved many musicals since, but ...
Fox Theatre Detroit’s crown jewel, the Fox Theatre, is one of the most iconic theatres and music venues in the world. In addition to hosting some of the biggest names in show business, the historic venue features a collection of award-winning Broadway musicals, interactive stage shows and ...
It scored four Tony Awards and is one of the top 10 longest-running musicals on Broadway. “It’s about a community celebrating life,” said Jonathan Larson, who created the show. “I’m thrilled to be part of its debut on the island this summer,” Charlee said. “It resonates with ...