It’s no secret that I’m an ardent fan of Mr Jason Robert Brown. He possesses the unique ability to compose a rousing and heartfelt score (See Parade, Last Five Years). Although he’s received critical acclaim and awards for his music, his shows haven’t had much luck in enjoying a healthy run on Broadway. When Bridges [...]
Tree hasn’t been given a star rating in this review. Not only because I’m starting to question how meaningful star ratings are. But when a show is riddled in controversy, it’s difficult to take an ‘objective’ look at the piece. So this is not a typical review, but a collection of thoughts of and around [...]
The recent revival of Evita at the Regents Open Air Theatre has divided audiences. The musical charts the rise and fall of Eva Perón. Eva is born out of wedlock and has humble beginnings as a performer who dreams of going to the city. Through manipulation and cunning, she ascends to become one of the [...]
‘Working’ is a musical adaptation of Studs Terkel’s 1974 book with interviews from a cross-section of individuals talking about their jobs. Some people go to see musicals to escape all thoughts of their 9 to 5. But in this musical, working life is exactly what you’re confronted with. Given our political climate and the people [...]
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