Photo courtesy of Andy Willis, Unsplash Broadway and film producer Scott Rudin resigned from the Broadway League last weekend, the latest update in his step back from Broadway after abuse allegations, according to Deadline. The news of these allegations began stirring within the entertainment community in early April after […]
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NY PopUp moves indoor to select Broadway theaters DONE
Photo courtesy of Diana Robinson, Flickr After a long year of empty theaters and cancellations, New York City is slowly bringing arts and culture back to life in a new arts festival called NY PopUps, NBC reports. The festival began hosting outdoor events at the end of February all over […]
TikTok’s “Ratatouille” musical gains major recognition
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons We’ve all heard about it by this point, and you’re either stoked about it or have no idea what’s happening. Seemingly out of nowhere, TikTok became the incubator for the newest internet hit: “Ratatouille” the musical. Over the past week, Playbill, Pixar, Disney […]
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will revive Broadway
Photo courtesy of Peter Roan, Flickr After nine months of no Broadway magic, four productions have been slated to perform at the 94th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: “Hamilton,” “Mean Girls,” “Jagged Little Pill” and “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations.” Broadway fans have been dying for […]
COVID-19 has affected entertainment in more ways than one
Photo courtesy of Andreas Praefcke, Wikipedia Social Distancing The COVID-19 outbreak has re-oriented the way various industries in the United States operate, ever since it began to spread in rapid and concerning numbers. To quell the spread of COVID-19, states began to implement various social distancing policies. These policies call […]
The 2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving parade outdid itself
Photo by Daniel Cordova The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual tradition that has been going on since 1924 and this year the floats and performances did not disappoint. Held every Thanksgiving Day, viewers can view this attraction either in person on the streets of New York City or […]
“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 […]
Billy Porter unapologetically redefines fashion norms
Photo courtesy of Steam Pipe Trunk Distribution Venue, Flickr Actor and activist, Billy Porter graces each red carpet with vibrant colors, pizazz and drama as he flaunts each dress, skirt, pantsuit or combination of them all, for every significant Hollywood event. Often seen as looking rather feminine, he redefines what it is […]
Glenda Jackson defies expectations as King Lear
Photo by Luka Marjanovic “King Lear” is one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies. Even though a new production with a new king debuts almost yearly, the play remains evergreen, with audiences flocking to almost each new rendition. This year, Broadway is offering a special treat, because the king has become […]
Musical ‘Be More Chill’ is a must-see for everyone
Photo courtesy of Rodger & Hammerstein Organization, Wikipedia Musicals have made somewhat of a resurgence among younger people in the 21st century, thanks in part to the existence of social media. Works like “Hamilton,” “Dear Evan Hansen” and “Heathers” have been popularized by the large fandoms that have arisen from […]