The 2016-17 Broadway season is in full swing and it’s safe to say the Tony Awards are going to be highly competitive this year. We’ve been spoiled with revivals of our favorites musicals (thank you Jujamcyn for Falsettos) and introduced to new musicals that make us bawl like babies (obviously talking about you, Dear Evan Hansen). Although 2016 was a magical year for theatre, we can’t wait to see what this year has in store for the Great White Way. Although we must say goodbye to favorites like long-running hit Jersey
MTV has never been one to shy away from tough subject matters. The network is known for pushing the envelope and bringing awareness to topics and issues we need to be discussing. Their latest dramedy, Sweet/Vicious, is no different. The must-see show is giving a voice to survivors of sexual assault and it’s unlike anything on TV right now. Writer Jennifer Kaytin Robinson has created one of the network’s most important shows to date. Sweet/Vicious is part drama, part superhero saga. And, it’s centered around two kick-ass characters: Opehlia (Taylor
Back in October, it was announced that Freeform’s newest sci-fi series, Beyond, would be the network’s first binge-from-the-start show. What does that mean you ask? Well, following its premiere on January 2nd, all ten episodes will be available on Freeform.com, the Freeform App, Hulu, and On Demand. It’s a milestone for the network and a huge nod to the show. And, it’s a move that makes sense. The Freeform audience is primarily teens and millennials. And, they love to binge-watch. I mean, who doesn’t? But, is Beyond worth your time?
These days when people think of theater, they think of Broadway’s smash hit Hamilton. However, there has been a lot of ambitious, stellar, and emotional theater that was performed in 2016. From dramas to comedies to musicals, we’ve seen a lot of theater so, without further ado, here are our five favorite shows from 2016: Bright Star Bright Star was a refreshingly new musical. The bluegrass music by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell was delightful. The cast, led by a wonderful Carmen Cusack, was engaging. It was a show that