Shuffle Along, or, the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed is a perfectly imperfect addition to this Broadway season. Though burdened with an uneven book, the production is made memorable by its energetic choreography, brilliant cast, and compelling history lesson. It brings together some of the brightest talents on Broadway to tell the story of the making of one of the most significant, though overlooked, productions in American history: the titular Shuffle Along, which premiered in 1921. At first glance, the new Shuffle Along appears
Let me start off by saying Charles Michael Davis completely owned this episode as Marcel Gerard. Best performance to date and had us feeling every single emotion Marcel was experiencing due to the Mikaelson family betrayal. Davis tugged at our heartstrings and as much as it hurt, it was absolutely worth it. Well done, sir. The episode centered around Marcel & Klaus’ relationship and the strain it was facing. Marcel and Klaus’ dynamic has always been one of my favorites on the series and this episode was no exception. Marcel was
Jackson Harris is a New York-based singer-songwriter with an unforgettable voice. He’s toured with the likes of Cody Simpson, Fifth Harmony, Jacob Whitesides, and Cher Lloyd. His YouTube channel is packed with original music and stunning covers. His newest single “Dance With the Devil” is receiving rave reviews. And, we were lucky enough to chat with Jackson. PC: I read that you were drawn to music because of the storytelling and emotions it evokes. Is there a particular song that impacted your life and led you to music? Jackson: There
Michael Wartella is currently endearing himself to audiences as the doggedly determined detective-to-be, Hugo, in the sweet new musical, Tuck Everlasting. He has had his share of theater experiences across the country–performing at regional theaters and as a Boq in the national tour of Wicked. As one of the few cast members that has been with Tuck since it’s workshop days, Pop Culturalist was excited to chat with him about that process, what he’s learned so far in his career, and why he’d love to play a bully on stage. Tuck