Saturday, April 20, 2024

Theater

Cirque du Soleil Bankruptcy Also Involves the Beatles, Michael Jackson, Blue Man Group, and Quebec– Not Just Flying Acrobats

When anyone says Cirque du Soleil you think of flying acrobats, nameless, faceless bodies from shows with strange names. But the recent bankruptcy filing from...

Broadway: Batter Up! “Take Me Out” Revival With “Suits” Star Patrick J. Adams and Jesse Williams Books April 2021 Opening

Add another show to next April 2021 on Broadway. The revival of the baseball musical "Take me Out" has set March 22nd for previews and...

Disney’s $75 Mil Pays Off: “Hamilton” Film Scores a 100 on Rotten Tomatoes, Soundtrack Jumps Back to Number 1 Almost 5 Years After Release

The "Hamilton" CD, the score to the hit Broadway show, was released on September 25, 2015. It was a hit right away, and stayed...

Review: Oscar Contender “Hamilton” On Film for DisneyPlus Puts Us Right in the Room Where it Happened

I always say, and you may, too: Donald Trump doesn't realize who will write his story. Lin Manuel Miranda got that when he read...

Flashback Review: “Hamilton” Opens at the Public Theater February 17, 2015 And Shakes the Whole World

I was lucky enough to attend the opening of "Hamilton" at the Public Theater on February 17, 2015. To say everyone in the audience...

Broadway League Says Theaters Will Remain Shut At Least Until January 3, 2021 Because of Virus Fears

Broadway will remain shut down at least until January 3rd, 2021 says the Broadway League. It's because, as we know, social distancing in a Broadway...

Broadway Shows “American Buffalo” and “The Minutes,” Set for Next Spring After COVID Postponement

Great news! The revival of David Mamet's "American Buffalo" and the launch of Tracy Letts' "The Minutes" will open on Broadway next spring. Both shows...

Broadway Star Nick Cordero’s Wife Posts Long Update: “Nick is profoundly weak. Is this defeating? Sometimes it is, I won’t lie”

Nick Cordero: his wife Amanda Kloots has posted a long, honest message on Instagram. I have copied it here. This poor guy. Such a...