Daniel Fish’s production of Oklahoma! is not what the traditional Broadway-goer would ever expect from a revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic American musical. It is electrifying. This retelling is full of unexpected (and, yes, expected) delights. The orchestra (thanks to Daniel Kluger) has been striped down to a small ensemble of seven instrumentalists who sit on stage; rather than a sweeping orchestra, the music is comprised of sounds from instruments like a banjo, a fiddle, and drums. The text has not changed at all (despite what you may think
Pop duo Jacob and Fanny are a match made in music. Partners in life and in their craft, the pair is making some serious noise in the industry with their recently-released ballad, “Hold on to Me”. The single explores the vulnerability of a relationship, and how to trust the person you’re with enough to show them your authentic self, flaws and all. It’s the sophomore release from their forthcoming self-titled EP (out June 7), and Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with couple. PC: How did you discover your
Ian Verdun got his big break on Freeform’s hit mermaid drama, Siren. The series, now in its sophomore season, is an epic tale about the coastal town of Bristol Cove, which is believed to have once been the home to mermaids. Over the course of two thrilling seasons, we’ve learned the legends are in fact true, as mermaids have made their way to land. Ian’s character, Xander, is a deep-sea fisherman and one of the few who’s come face-to-face with the mermaids, one of whom killed Xander’s father, causing him
Pop Culturalist is excited to be partnering with Warner Bros. Pictures to give away tickets to an advance screening of The Curse of La Llorona. You and a guest will see the film before it’s released on April 19. All the details are below. Good luck! About the Film La Llorona. The Weeping Woman. A horrifying apparition, caught between Heaven and Hell, trapped in a terrible fate sealed by her own hand. The mere mention of her name has struck terror around the world for generations. In life, she drowned