You never know how one moment in life can help guide your destiny. Just ask Lloyd and Sue Ecker, the noted married theater, film, and book collaborators. This couple, who have known one another for 50 years, first fell in love with a young Bette Midler and her accompanist Barry Manilow at a college event […]
The Beatles are commonly deemed one of the best bands to ever hit the stage. Their music and influence have and continue to prove ageless. RAIN, a tribute show to The Beatles, is returning to Philadelphia from May 9 through May 11 at the Miller Theater. Regarded by the Denver Post as, “The next best
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Review of The Great Gatsby on Broadway Since its publication in 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby has earned insurmountable accolades, cementing itself as a classic that many usually come across in their high school English classes. But Gatsby is more than a frivolous novel worshipped by academics. The story at its core features some of
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At a time when our lives can be filled with chaos and confusion, the musical Mean Girls focuses on important themes for our community; primarily to treat others the way that you want to be treated and always strive for kindness. This is one of many of reasons that we should support the Lower Moreland High School Drama
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Some aspects of our lives appear to be fated, and this is certainly the case with actress Lauren Nicole Chapman and her role as Anna in Frozen, who she adores and is thrilled to be sharing with audiences around the nation. Her relationship with Frozen began at a workshop in 2017 with the Broadway company for a
Review of Amazon Prime Video’s Hazbin Hotel 4 years ago, animator and cartoonist Vivienne Medrano (Vivziepop) premiered the pilot of Hazbin Hotel, a widely anticipated project that to date has almost 100 million views on Youtube. The pilot was praised for its unique premise, intricately stylistic animation, and characters that fans immediately flocked to. Now, the
When Jalen Harris was 10 years old, he performed in a church play and continued his appreciation during his high school theater program. Soon after Harris learned that the age to compete on FOX-TV’s American Idol was dropped from 16 to 15, and like any kid at that time he wanted to be a pop
It only takes a taste when it’s something special, or in the case of the Tony award nominated Broadway musical Waitress, it only took a listen of its original cast album for fans to be hooked and wanting to see the show up on stage. The musical, based on the 2007 film of the
When Stephen Sondheim agreed to revive his iconic musical Company, he and the A-list team he assembled undertook the production with great heart. The winner of five 2022 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival, the show’s Philadelphia premiere, starring Britney Coleman as Bobbie, is generating great excitement. The thought-provoking production, part of the 2023-2024 North
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Breakfast at Timothy’s Novel by Richard Tyler Jordan Review I have been a fan of Richard Tyler Jordan for many years. I discovered Richard when he wrote the book But Darling I’m Your Auntie Mame. The book was a history of the character of Mame Dennis, who appeared in a novel by Patrick Dennis called
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There is a deep love that new and repeat audience members have for The Lion King, and this affection is certainly not lost on a couple who fell in love with one another while performing in the show. In fact, Nhlanhla Ndlovu proposed to Daniela Cobb several years ago onstage during the curtain call and
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A film as niche and personal as Theater Camp could only have been made by unabashedly eccentric theater kids themselves. It probably also didn’t hurt that the cast and crew were incredibly close knit. Childhood best friends Molly Gordon (Booksmart), Ben Platt (Dear Evan Hansen), and Nick Lieberman along with Platt’s fiance and Gordon’s Booksmart
It is time to enter the world of splendor, romance, and eye-popping glitz, grandeur, and glamour when the Broadway hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical heads to the Academy of Music this summer. Coming to the Academy of Music’s Kimmel Cultural Campus and presented by The Shubert Organization from July 5-23 is the exhilarating Broadway hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical Music. This 10-time
The voice of Disney’s Princess Ariel herself, Jodi Benson, visited adoring fans at the Philly Fan Expo this past weekend and even graced those who attended her panel with her beautiful voice, singing The Little Mermaid’s iconic song “Part of Your World”. Benson spoke to a packed crowd during the recent Philly Fan Expo on
From the first moment that we hear the overture for Hello Dolly!, we are smitten with Jennie Eisenhower in the starring role of this charming, sweet, and often emotional portrayal of Jerry Herman’s classic musical. The time-honored musical, which is quickly selling out at the Act II Playhouse in Ambler, is certainly a crowd-pleaser. The show runs
For 50 years, Jesus Christ Superstar has resonated with audiences – whether it was on the stage, film, television, or cast albums – and now this iconic musical is on tour and thrilling audiences in Philadelphia from Tuesday, May 2 through Sunday, May 7. The 50th Anniversary Tour features the remarkable acting and singer prowess
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Royal Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII are onstage eager to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into an euphoric celebration of 21st-century girl power! This is the story of the acclaimed musical Six having its Philadelphia premiere at the Kimmel Cultural Campus’ Academy of Music
Once in a while, a musical comes along that triggers simultaneous laughter and tears, and evokes such joyful memories that make us want to live our life to the fullest. Such a musical is Come From Away, a rousing musical about the true story of the small town that warmly welcomed the world into its
A Soldier’s Play, now gracing the Forrest Theatre stage, is a remarkable feast for the senses. This is a riveting whodunit murder mystery thriller, where the culprit is not revealed until the very end. Set on a Louisiana Army base, with an all-male cast— a rarity in today’s theater— the play addresses racial conversations and
Heidi Blickenstaff fell in love with the theater at a young age, and the star of the Broadway Tour of Jagged Little Pill never gets tired of the footlights. The show weaves the compelling and powerful music of Alanis Morissette into the story of the fictional Healy family and the myriad of challenges they face
Jennifer Kranz on Developing New Musical The King’s Wife Emmy and Tony-nominated and Drama Desk-winning producer Jennifer Kranz has always valued the importance of women’s stories in media and has dedicated her prolific career to seeking out projects that propel women into the spotlight in an industry that often favors the perspective of men. Aside
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Tina: – The Tina Turner Musical is a true triumph! Part Broadway musical, part R&B/rock concert, and all heart, it is truly an evening of theater you do not want to miss. You just can’t help singing along and dancing in your seat! Part of the Broadway series, this high-energy show is appearing at the
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Broadway’s The Kite Runner Review When most people think of Broadway, they think of the glowing lights surrounding the rims of theaters. A crowded but quiet room that will soon erupt into energetic dance numbers accompanied by colorful, radiant costumes and of course, singing. Musicals have ruled Broadway for decades, and oftentimes, audiences forget the
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With an open stage, a time-honored musical score, and a great deal of heart, Oklahoma! has moseyed into Philadelphia through March 20 for our great entertainment. The celebrated iconic piece of musical theater that has united audiences with the idea of a perfect America is currently delighting audiences at the Forest Theater. Ironically, Rodgers &
What more of a treat could Philadelphia area theater lovers want than a night at the Academy of Music watching a live performance of Pretty Woman: The Musical? We will have that opportunity for the Philly premiere of Pretty Woman at the Kimmel Cultural Campus; Academy of Music from Tuesday, January 4 through Sunday, January
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Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story More Than Stands Up To The Original Award-winning director Steven Spielberg’s first musical movie West Side Story goes above and beyond its predecessor with beautiful vocals, extraordinarily well-choreographed numbers, and intense focus on the story’s key message. The original West Side Story premiered in 1957 winning best picture at the
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Area theater lovers have a great deal to celebrate this fall with the return of the Philadelphia Broadway Series of Shows, coming more than a year of pandemic isolation. The Kimmel Cultural Campus has announced the return of live Broadway programming to Philadelphia in the fall of 2021, with 13 memorable shows that will bring
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