Tag: Broadway
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Not Much More than Magic in ‘Maestro’
In ‘Maestro,’ we’re left with an impression but not with an understanding of the main character.
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Tick, Tick… BOOM! Is An Artist’s Fond Tribute To His Idol For All Fans of Musical Theater
At its heart, it’s a fond tribute to an influential artist and thus one that can speak to everyone’s inner artist, even if it lacks the sincere commentary you may wish to see.
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Dear Evan Hansen: Great Songs, Questionable Implications!
I first saw Dear Evan Hansen on the Broadway stage. Apparently, I was so blown away by the magic of theater that I didn’t pick up on the questionable dynamics. The story’s clumsy handling in the movie brought those issues to light.
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Why DEH should have Gone POC
The gentle, emotional nuances of Evan’s coming-of-age story would have been so beneficial to have incorporated into the life of a POC character. Showing a Black, Asian or Latino young man that is afforded the space to be vulnerable, flawed and sensitive while driving a compelling and widely-loved narrative would have been a game changer.
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“The Boys in the Band” Movie Review
It’s Harold’s birthday, what could go wrong?! The Boys in the Band was initially performed on stage in 1968, made into a film in 1970, then returned to stage for a Broadway revival in 2018, only to be made into a film again with the same cast. The story has just as much “oomph” and…