Actress, singer, and songwriter Lauren Marcus has had a very busy (and exciting) past year. Not only did she make her Broadway debut in the fan-favorite musical Be More Chill after years of off-Broadway and regional theater work, but she also was a part of the fantastic live performance and recording of The Jonathan Larson Project. We caught up with Lauren to discuss the two albums (The Jonathan Larson Project, available from Ghostlight Records and the Be More Chill 2-LP vinyl set, available exclusively at Barnes and Noble), how both
This past year, up-and-coming singer-songwriter/producer Chris Anthony decided to pursue music more seriously, and it’s a decision we’re glad he made! Since then, he’s released his debut single, “Alone”, a relatable and uplifting track about following your dreams and making things happen. Pop Culturalist recently caught up with Chris to chat about “Alone”, how he manages life as a musician and full-time student, and what’s ahead. PC: How did you discover your passion for music? Chris: For me, it started at a young age. My dad used to play in
In preparation for The Good Place’s fourth and final season, NBC has released a six episode digital series entitled The Selection to get old fans caught up with the story so far. The Selection is its own unique story that bridges the gap between season three and four. Eleanor Shellstrop, played by the ever-adorable Kristen Bell, dies quite suddenly and arrives at Michael’s (Ted Danson) neighborhood in the afterlife. The twist is that this is The Good Place and Eleanor, who has lived a far-from-good life, is pretty sure she
Lawrence Kao is delivering a knockout performance as Tommy Wah in Netflix’s action-packed new series Wu Assassins. His character is a struggling heroin addict looking to turn his life around. It’s a role that Lawrence hopes will help audiences have more compassion for others, and it’s one that he hopes furthers the conversation for greater representation on screen. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with Lawrence about Wu Assassins and the lessons he’s learned in the industry. Wu Assassins Questions PC: Tell us about Wu Assassins, your character, and