You don’t see too many people turning tragedy into gold—but in the world of musicals, it seems like even some of the darkest moments make it to the big stage. It looks like the infamous case of Luigi Mangione has been picked up by writers and is now becoming the newest NYC musical—yes, you heard […]
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Megan Thee Stallion, Megan Thee Broadway
Right before Hot Girl Summer comes up, we are going to see Hot Girl Broadway. The Savage herself, Megan Thee Stallion, will be making her Broadway debut this spring. I know we all Wanna Be in attendance, and no need to be a Cry Baby about it at all, because tickets are already available for […]
Does Livestreaming Productions Produce the Same Effect?
Stepping foot into the theater feels like stepping into a magical environment. The whimsical sets that resemble a new universe, the actors who pour all of their emotions into their roles, the feeling in the air like childhood–the theater provides us with both entertainment and an escape from reality. Attending a show, whether it be […]
What LGBTQ+ Musicals are Saying About Representation and Inclusion in Media
Everyday our world takes one more step forward to becoming a more diverse and accepting society. The depiction of queer stories in media was once very negative, often featuring homosexual characters in TV and film as the “butt of the joke”. It was rare that genuine struggles of homosexual and queer lifestyles received accurate representation, […]
Bouncing Down Broadway
Broadway–the street in New York City where dreams come true. Aspiring actors from across the world travel to the city in order to ‘make it on Broadway.’ We see spectacular shows and wonderful actors, and enter into an environment that makes anyone feel special in seconds. As we think about Broadway, it is as important […]
Buena Vista Social Club: A Must-See Show on Broadway
The Tony award-winning musical “Buena Vista Social Club” is still going strong in 2026. It tells the story behind the recording of the famous album, of which it shares its name. The musical is co-directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, of “Hamilton” and “In The Heights” fame, and his father, Luis A. Miranda Jr. The musical showcases […]
Hamilton Will Never Get Old
Hamilton is one of the few Broadway productions of the 21st century that has maintained relevancy within mainstream pop culture. Written and directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton follows the life of Alexander Hamilton during and after the American Revolution. It debuted to wide acclaim and high box office sales, with many loving its use of […]
The Broadway Strike Was A Long Time Coming
A labor strike will likely soon hit the theater industry in the United States, and unfortunately, the event has felt inevitable. Discontentment across various segments of the American entertainment industry has surged since the pandemic. These mounting pressures pushed writers and actors to launch massive strikes two years ago in Hollywood. The effects of these […]
The Lost Boys Musical Is The Perfect Pick For Halloween
The cult classic horror comedy film The Lost Boys is finally getting a Broadway musical adaptation. While the news was a surprise for some, the announcement has garnered excitement from the film’s dedicated fanbase, who are always eager for more content of their favorite film. The Lost Boys’ musical adaptation is set to officially debut […]
Just Give the Job to Lin-Manuel Miranda at this Point
“In The Heights,” “Encanto,” “Moana,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Hamilton,” “Mary Poppins Returns,” and “Tick, Tick…Boom!” Shall I keep going? These are all movies and musicals where Lin-Manuel Miranda has worked his magic. Everything Miranda has worked on has been a major hit. In 2002, Miranda and John Buffalo Mailer worked with director Thomas Kail to […]
Theater Ticket Prices are Causing its Slow Demise
Unsurprisingly, theater has taken a downturn within the United States in the past few years. While the COVID-19 pandemic certainly was a significant cause of the drop in audience attendance, theaters have since struggled to bring back their numbers to pre-pandemic numbers. One consistent reason for this can be linked back to ticket pricing. According […]
Op-Ed: Why We Need Better Musicals
We’ve had many great modern musicals, such as “Hamilton,” written by the excellent Lin-Manuel Miranda, and “Dear Evan Hansen”, by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, but we’re still missing something. It’s as if the quality of our musicals has gone down. Don’t even get me started on the movie adaptation of “Cats” from 2019 or […]
