This version of the Tony Award-winning comedy, directed by Guy Unsworth, stands out because of the comedic timing and naturalistic performances of most of the cast.
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Language Matters in Life – and on Broadway: ‘Hamilton’ and the Triumph of the Tongue
The astounding part of the 'Hamilton' phenomenon has been the tremendous popular success of such a language-heavy show. In a cultural and political environment of violence and hollering, it's easy to forget that poetry and rhetoric – words – still matter. A lot.
Read More »Bland Tony Awards Telecast a Limp Plug for Broadway
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.
Read More »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 »Music Review: ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ [Original Cast Recording]
Jessie Mueller and Carole King are a pair of aces.
Read More »2011 Tony Awards Show: Hits and Misses
It is important to entertain the audience, but it is equally important to celebrate the award winners.
Read More »From the Green Room: A Play by Any Other Name
On the naming of plays.
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