When the announcement came that we’d be getting a “Wicked” movie, I was intrigued to see what that would entail. The hit Broadway musical, originally starring Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, is a classic that didn’t deem necessary a big-screen adaptation. However, director Jon M. Chu got it right in […]
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Broadway’s ‘Romeo + Juliet’ adds a twist to the Shakespearean tragedy
A new Broadway musical has arrived this fall: “Romeo + Juliet.” This will mark the official Broadway debut of actor Kit Connor, popular from the Netflix show “Heartstopper,” and actress Rachel Zegler, notable for Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story,” who stars in this production. A modern take on the famous […]
Ramapo takes to Broadway for ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’
Ramapo transported students to the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway to watch “Back to the Future: The Musical” on April 10. The musical is relatively new to Broadway, given that it only opened last year. As a ‘70s and ’80s fangirl, the opportunity to attend a musical version of the […]
“A Strange Loop” closes with honor
Exiting the Tony Awards triumphantly this past June with two wins and 11 nominations, including winning Best Musical, “A Strange Loop” had everything it needed to become the next Broadway hit. However, just last week, the show announced an early closing on Jan. 15, 2023. With book, music and lyrics […]
“The Lightning Thief” excels in its musical adaptation
Photo courtesy of Larry D. Moore, Wikipedia If you ask people to name a famous children’s book series besides “Harry Potter,” there is a good chance that most will reply with “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” Originally consisting of five books written by Rick Riordan, the series follows Percy Jackson, a […]