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Pop Culturalist Chats with Hannah EllessPop Culturalist Chats with Hannah Elless

Pop Culturalist Chats with Hannah Elless

Hannah Elless makes her return to Broadway in the sweet, tuneful Bright Star, an original musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.…

9 years ago
To See or Not to See: Bright StarTo See or Not to See: Bright Star

To See or Not to See: Bright Star

A new star is shining on the Great White Way: Bright Star opened last night at the Cort Theatre, and it…

9 years ago
Woman Crush Wednesday: Laura BenantiWoman Crush Wednesday: Laura Benanti

Woman Crush Wednesday: Laura Benanti

Laura Benanti is more than just a gorgeous face with killer pipes. A Tony-winner whose luminous voice is matched by…

9 years ago
To See or Not to See: Audra McDonald as Billie HolidayTo See or Not to See: Audra McDonald as Billie Holiday

To See or Not to See: Audra McDonald as Billie Holiday

HBO has given a gift to theater fans everywhere: it recorded Audra McDonald's legendary performance as Billie Holiday in Lady Day…

9 years ago
To See or Not to See: Fiddler on the RoofTo See or Not to See: Fiddler on the Roof

To See or Not to See: Fiddler on the Roof

Fiddler on the Roof holds a special place in my heart. I can even measure my childhood in moments with this…

9 years ago
To See or Not to See: EclipsedTo See or Not to See: Eclipsed

To See or Not to See: Eclipsed

"Eclipsed" just opened on Broadway after a sold-out run at the Public Theater. It's a fascinating, horrifying look at how…

9 years ago
Grease is the WordGrease is the Word

Grease is the Word

Grease: Live was definitely a Fox hit this past weekend. Although there were a couple minor issues (sometimes the music…

9 years ago
To See or Not to See: The Color PurpleTo See or Not to See: The Color Purple

To See or Not to See: The Color Purple

The Bernard B. Jacobs Theater in Manhattan was practically bursting with love for The Color Purple and its fantastic cast.…

9 years ago
To See or Not to See: Finding NeverlandTo See or Not to See: Finding Neverland

To See or Not to See: Finding Neverland

Finding Neverland—currently on Broadway—is one of my all-time favorite musicals. I've seen it more times than I want to admit,…

9 years ago
You Don’t Want to Be a Fool for LoveYou Don’t Want to Be a Fool for Love

You Don’t Want to Be a Fool for Love

Friends, advertising really does work. After seeing an ad that was full of gushing reviews for Fool for Love, I quickly…

9 years ago