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Broadway razzle-dazzle is alive and kicking, but would these production numbers, in and of themselves, have made me want to see the shows? Mostly not.
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Pop Stars and Broadway: Lauper Wins, Sting Sings, Gloria Estefan Waits in the Wings
When pop stars get the Broadway bug, results are mixed. But results are going to be mixed no matter what, so why not?
Read More »Win a Copy of the ‘Bullets Over Broadway’ Original Cast Album
With the Tony Awards approaching faster than a speeding bullet, we've got a copy to give away of the original cast recording of the Woody Allen musical nominated for six Tonys.
Read More »Win a Copy of the ‘If/Then’ Broadway Cast Album Featuring Idina Menzel
Enter to win a copy of the original Broadway cast album of the musical written for and starring Idina Menzel.
Read More »TV Review: ‘The Normal Heart’
Ryan Murphy’s film version of Larry Kramer’s Tony award-winning play is a powerful chronicle of the first terrible years of the AIDS crisis.
Read More »Music Review: ‘The Bridges of Madison County’ – Original Cast Recording
The original cast album preserves a fine score and a star turn from Kelli O'Hara.
Read More »Theater Review (LA): ‘The Ghost of Gershwin’
This new musical with songs in the style of the legendary composer is a hit-or-miss homage to the '30s Broadway musical.
Read More »Music Review: ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ [Original Cast Recording]
Jessie Mueller and Carole King are a pair of aces.
Read More »TV Review: ‘Glee’ – ‘Opening Night’
Glee "Opening Night" has a couple of great stories sandwiched together weirdly, making for an uneven episode overall.
Read More »TV Review: ‘Glee’ – ‘Frenemies’
Revolving around three pairs of characters with very different relationships, the episode has some heartbreaking, but really great, drama.
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