Megan The Stallion wowed the industry with her return to Moulin Rouge, becoming the first female performer to play the role of Harold Zidler at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Her contribution left many curious about what roles other black music artists have taken up in the theater world. Theater, like many other American entertainment industries […]
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The Green Light Hasn’t Gone Out
Gatsby has not given up yet! Broadway is running the musical production of The Great Gatsby, The production first appeared on the stage on April 25, 2024, and takes the work of F. Scott Fitzgerald to a new level. Paired with a jazz-pop score and an extravagant set, the musical has already seen much success […]
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 […]
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 […]
Holy Musical B@man! Was The Perfect Blueprint For Theater Superhero Productions
The superhero genre has become a dominating force in pop culture, even more so than in the 20th century. The invention of the internet and social media has spread the influence of the comic book medium to more people than ever before. Most of its popularity has expanded from comic books to the film, television, […]
Will The Hobbit’s Off-Broadway Production Become Mainstream?
The theater industry is no stranger to stage play adaptations of popular media, and it seems that The Hobbit is the next franchise to get that treatment. An off-Broadway production of The Hobbit has been picking up steam from the theater community, while there have been many variations of productions in the past. A recent […]
Could The Paranormal Activity Stage Play Popularize Horror Stage Productions?
A new stage play adaptation of the Paranormal Activity franchise has garnered considerable online interest. Paranormal Activity is a new stage play revolving around an original story set within the infamous horror franchise. The play follows the couple James and Lou as they move into a London apartment when strange happenings occur. It has been […]
Should There Be More Dine-In Theaters?
Dine-In Theaters have been a dwindling establishment in recent years. While more exist in the film industry, dine-ins within the musical theater industry are harder to find. While some consider them a relic of the past, they can often offer a unique experience unlike those that specialize in film. Some have the waiters delivering food […]
Paddington The Musical Highlights The Overlooked Talent Of Disabled Theater Actors
The recent debut for the musical adaptation of Paddington has generated countless amounts of interest across social media. Based on the book series by Michael Bond, Paddington: The Musical debuted at the Savoy Theatre in London’s West End on November 1st to wide acclaim. Images and videos of the on-stage suit portraying the Paddington bear […]
Are Arthouse Cinemas Making a Comeback In NYC?
The Theater industry has been in tumultuous times in recent years. While things have slowly bounced back from the rocky economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, many places within the theater industry still retain their scars. Luckily, the opening of a new arthouse theater may be the right sign that things are turning around for […]
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 […]
