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. (We loved it, by the way.) Set in the 1920s
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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 lights up the current Broadway season with feeling. It is
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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 her wit and warmth, she is indisputably one of Broadway’s
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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 at Emerson’s Bar and Grill. The play debuted on Broadway
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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 musical, whether dancing around the house with my sister and
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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 war affects women in the most brutal ways. Having said
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Grease is the Word
Grease: Live was definitely a Fox hit this past weekend. Although there were a couple minor issues (sometimes the music overpowered the vocals making it hard to hear the singing;
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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. Starring Jennifer Hudson, Danielle Brooks, and a stupendous Cynthia Erivo,
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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, have both albums, and even bought a souvenir mug. It’s
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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 bought my ticket. It was, much to my disappointment, a
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