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, this Broadway revival is one not to miss. I was not familiar with the story going into the performance. I only knew that The Color Purple involved some really sad, heavy, and terrible moments involving abuse in a poor, black woman’s life in the South in early 20th century. Needless to say, I was missing a lot of the story.
It’s that time of year when everyone makes tons of resolutions and promises to become better versions of themselves. Sometimes, they stick to them all; most of the time, though, the resolutions fall by the wayside. Then, you’re left still sitting on your couch daydreaming of an improved you. Despite that dreary fact of life, resolutions and changes are always worth making. Someday, the ideas and talk will turn into reality! So, since January is everyone’s favorite month for starting fresh, I’m going to spend some time this month reminiscing
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 the story of how Peter became Pan—a timeless tale about the power of imagination and never growing up. Playwright J.M. Barrie (Matthew Morrison) is struggling with severe writer’s block and a past that forced him to grow up more quickly than he wanted. His world is turned upside down when he meets Sylvia Llewelyn Davies (Laura Michelle Kelly) and her
Season 20 | Episode One Bachelor Nation, it’s that time again. The time when we are introduced to the new bachelor and his group of “young ladies,” at least that’s what the new (and one of the most sincere ones we’ve seen since Sean Lowe) bachelor, Ben Higgins, kept calling them. Say what you will about The Bachelor, but with a total of 20 seasons, it’s clear viewers still tune in, whether it’s because they are hopeless romantics and love to watch the “journey,” or they simply can not get enough of