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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Broadway Musical Smash' to Close After Tonys Disappointment

Smash is closing due to poor audience turnout and critical reception, failing to sustain its Broadway run.
NYC music
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Audra McDonald Is Our Greatest Living Stage Actor

Audra McDonald embodies Mama Rose in Gypsy, captivating audiences with her fierce ambition and commanding presence.
NYC music
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Audra McDonald Is Our Greatest Living Stage Actor

Audra McDonald embodies Mama Rose in Gypsy, captivating audiences with her fierce ambition and commanding presence.
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Independent films
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

San Francisco's 'Luigi: the Musical' shot me through the heart

'Luigi: The Musical' depicts celebrity criminals in a Brooklyn prison, blending outrageous humor and satire to reflect on American society.
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

She went through hell to have a child. Now, she sings about it.

Riki Lindhome shares her decade-long fertility journey and insights through her autobiographical musical, 'Dead Inside.'
Film
fromPolygon
2 weeks ago

A review of Smurfs, aka 'Randomized Free-Association of Stuff That Happens in Kids' Animated Movies'

The 2025 Smurfs animated movie features character introductions, musical numbers, dimension travel, and celebrity voice cameos, combining various animation styles and whimsical elements.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Oh, the Places Ariana Grande-Butera Will Go!

Ariana Grande will voice a character in the animated film adaptation of 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!' as she shifts focus to acting.
SF music
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

'Luigi: The Musical' Is as Silly as It Sounds, Also Kind of Subversive?

The production embraces absurdity and humor, resonating with audiences in San Francisco despite being rough around the edges.
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SF LGBT
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Review: 'Sweet Charity' revival 'beautifully performed' in San Jose Stage Company's season finale

San Jose Stage's 'Sweet Charity' combines classic charm with empowering themes, showcasing strong performances amidst Charity's emotional struggles.
NYC startup
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

'Co-Founders' at ACT Is a Joyously Oakland-Centric Hip-Hop Musical About Startup Culture

The new musical reflects how technology, especially screens and projections, will shape the future of theater.
NYC startup
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

'Co-Founders' at ACT Is a Joyously Oakland-Centric Hip-Hop Musical About Startup Culture

The new musical reflects how technology, especially screens and projections, will shape the future of theater.
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fromSun Sentinel
4 weeks ago

Weekend things to do: Beer Olympics, 2000 boy bands and a secret summer cocktail

Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical 'Hamilton' showcases America's transition to democracy and critiques governance through humor and character.
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Music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

How & Juliet' brings the Bard to Britney Spears

& Juliet reinvents Shakespeare's tragedy using Max Martin's music, emphasizing themes of young love and heartbreak.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 weeks ago

South Norwood school selected to stage first-ever European production of Frozen

Harris Academy South Norwood has exclusive rights to perform Disney's Frozen in Europe, celebrating diversity and inclusivity.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Trans Star Shakina Leads Strong Cast in TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Hit Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean: A New Musical - San Francisco Bay Times

As trans rights and freedoms are in jeopardy, revisiting this story feels timely and necessary. We need more stories that show folks...
SF LGBT
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London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

From Hadestown to Hercules: ancient myths are the gods' gift to musicals

Mythological musicals, like Disney's Hercules and Hadestown, reflect the resurgence of ancient Greek narratives in modern theatrical forms.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Behind the curtain with TheatreWorks Artistic Director Giovanna Sardelli

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley is facing a funding loss but continues to innovate with the world premiere of a new musical.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

From Hadestown to Hercules: ancient myths are the gods' gift to musicals

Mythological musicals, like Disney's Hercules and Hadestown, reflect the resurgence of ancient Greek narratives in modern theatrical forms.
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SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Lovestuck review superb dating disaster musical inspired by unfortunate toilet accident

A woman’s memorable Tinder date, marked by an awkward moment, inspires a hit musical exploring modern love and embarrassing situations.
fromKqed
1 month ago

In ACT's 'Co-Founders,' High Tech Meets West Oakland Hustle

The musical creatively critiques tech culture through a narrative focused on an insidious surveillance app called "Victory AI."
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

SF tech world lampooned in musical backed by LinkedIn co-founder

'Co-Founders' creatively melds hip-hop and tech startup culture, presenting a unique musical exploration of ambition and emotional struggles in Silicon Valley.
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fromFuncheap
1 month ago

$5 Off Tix: Hit Broadway Classic "My Fair Lady" Live in SF (July 3-Sept. 13)

My Fair Lady explores transformation, class, and gender politics through Eliza Doolittle's journey from a flower girl to a duchess.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's not happy-clappy': the extraordinary story of Speedo Mick

Cullen describes the musical as a "knockabout romp" with themes of addiction, hope, and perseverance, showcasing his journey from despair to heroism.
London music
fromVulture
1 month ago

Darren Criss Is Halfway to an EGOT

Darren Criss won for his role in Maybe Happy Ending, a romantic musical about two robots in love, co-starring Helen Shen and a plant called HwaBoon.
NYC music
NYC music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

How to Get Tickets to The Last Five Years on Broadway Starring Nick Jonas

Nick Jonas stars in the Broadway debut of The Last Five Years, showcasing his theatrical talents alongside Adrienne Warren.
NYC LGBT
from48 hills
2 months ago

Drama Masks: 'Parade' and its mob justice feels too close for comfort - 48 hills

The musical 'Parade' underscores the enduring issues of social bias and inequality through the lens of a historical narrative.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Bay Ridge Academy's upper grades present 'Finding Nemo Jr.'

The students from 5th to 8th grade spent months rehearsing, memorizing lines, and practicing choreography to put on this production.
NYC parents
Portland food
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

The making of: Two groundbreaking Portland artists, Carol Triffle and Damaris Webb, talk about the process of creating their new shows opening this weekend * Oregon ArtsWatch

The musical explores the absurdity of the housing crisis through humor, resonating with contemporary societal issues.
London music
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

'Tina: The Tina Turner Musical' will close on the West End after seven years

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical will close in September 2023 after a successful seven-year run at the Aldwych Theatre.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Partir Un Jour (Leave One Day) review foodie musical is an undercooked turkey

The film struggles with sentimentality and fails to engage audiences meaningfully.
Film
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

What parents need to know about 'Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld' and more

Villains are highlighted in 'Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld' while showing that empathy can change perspectives.
fromLoving New York
2 months ago

Aladdin on Broadway | Info, Schedule & Tickets 2025

The enchanting story of Aladdin on Broadway combines themes of friendship and romance with an exploration of magical Arab culture, making it a unique theatrical experience.
NYC music
Berlin music
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

"Mamma Mia!" The Musical Live at The Orpheum on Mother's Day (SF)

MAMMA MIA! beautifully intertwines love and identity through a daughter's quest to find her father, set against ABBA's classic music.
Music
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Welcome to the age of depressing musicals: Films that sing through tragedy and the apocalypse

The End illustrates how contemporary musicals can convey darker themes amidst despair.
San Francisco Giants
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Now There's a Luigi Mangione Musical Coming to San Francisco in June, and It's Already Selling Out

Luigi Mangione's musical opens June 13 in San Francisco, celebrating his controversial cult status amid vigilante justice themes.
fromPlaybill
3 months ago

Donnie Kehr-Logan Medland Yacht Rock Musical Dreamboat Sets NYC Industry Reading

"Dreamboat: The Yacht Rock Musical follows the story of characters in some of Yacht Rock era's most iconic songs: Brenda & Eddy, Rosanna, Lido, Sarah, and Peg."
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