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Nine – Fellini Film to Stage to Screen
By: Maria Olsen
Rob Marshall has created a glittering big screen adaptation of this Tony Award winning Broadway musical. But not many know that the show is based on a true story. more...
Grey Gardens Enhances Kennedy-Bouvier Legend
By: Scott Cytron
Stray cats, raccoons and a lot of angst highlight this production of Grey Gardens in Addison, Texas - the first local theater to present this curious period piece more...
Broadway Musicals in Chicago for 2009 & 2010
By: Sarah B. Hood
Jersey Boys, Shrek the Musical, Billy Elliot, Young Frankenstein and Beauty and the Beast are among the most popular musical shows playing in Chicago for 2009-2010. more...
Lebo M, African Music Composer for The Lion King
By: Sarah B. Hood
Interview with South African composer Lebo M, who worked on traditional African choral music for The Lion King, now touring and playing Broadway and Las Vegas more...
New York's Broadway Musical Getaways 2009 2010
By: Sarah B. Hood
Recent cast changes for The Lion King, Shrek the Musical, Mary Poppins, The Phantom of the Opera and Wicked for Fall and Winter 2009-2010 more...
Current Broadway Musicals Fall Winter 2009 2010
By: Sarah B. Hood
New cast changes for Chicago, Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia!, Rock of Ages and Billy Elliot the Musical, all currently playing on Broadway more...
Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage
By: Sarah B. Hood
The stage musical version of the beloved film Dirty Dancing is a hit around the world. more...
Avenue Q – The Grownup Musical With Puppets
By: Sarah B. Hood
Even creators Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx and Jeff Whitty didn't guess that their musical Avenue Q would become a Broadway musical hit and Tony Award winner. more...
Bob Fosse American Choreographer
By: Terah Talley
Bob Fosse's unique style and provocative dances have inspired artists for over 50 years. The mere mention of Fosse brings to mind bowler hats and white gloves. more...
Musical Theatre in Toronto Fall Winter 2009 2010
By: Sarah B. Hood
Mirvish Productions and Dancap Productions stage big shows like Jersey Boys, Young Frankenstein, Toxic Avenger, The Boys in the Photograph & Topol in Fiddler on the Roof. more...
Theater Review – Hair on Broadway
By: Heather Lin
A 1967 musical with a rock-hippie score has a message that translates to 2009, and sports a Broadway cast that can't be beat! more...
Theater Review – Mary Poppins U.S. Tour
By: Amanda Jacobs
Despite innovative staging and the efforts of a talented cast, the stage version of Mary Poppins lacks the magic of the film. more...
Why the Musical Grease Is Still Relevant
By: Nikola Stepic
Before today's teen stars, John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John rocked as Sandy and Danny. Surprisingly enough, they still do. more...
Theater Review - Legally Blonde the Musical
By: Amanda Jacobs
Legally Blonde the Musical is probably not destined to become a classic piece of musical theater, but you'll definitely have fun watching it. more...
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