Thanks the world phenomenon that was Hamilton, and an Oscar nomination for his work on Disney's Moana, Lin-Manuel Miranda has quickly become a household name, but before he was treading the boards as a founding father or singing for the president, he was winning over musicals fans with his vibrant, joyous look at life in … Continue reading Zach’s ‘In the Heights’ is a lively, sizzling start to the summer season
Humor and spectacle take center stage in Broadway Across America’s ‘Something Rotten’
It's becoming increasingly rare to find a true musical comedy on stage. Sure, there's plenty of satire, plenty of serious musicals with funny moments, but the true goofy, ribald, laugh-em-ups are a dying breed. Luckily, Something Rotten! provides just the laughs you're looking for, with a comical look at 1590s England, and two men making … Continue reading Humor and spectacle take center stage in Broadway Across America’s ‘Something Rotten’
“Nevermore” is a polished, professional night of gothic wonder
Those who know Edgar Allen Poe probably know him for two things: for being one of the greatest writers in American history, and for having an incredibly depressing life. With their latest production, Nevermore, madcap musical mavens Doctuh Mistuh productions, led by their fearless leader Michael McKelvey, combine these two elements to create a beautiful … Continue reading “Nevermore” is a polished, professional night of gothic wonder
‘Addams Family’ is a polished, if corny, musical comedy
Over its decade-spanning existence, Summer Stock Austin has become a city institution, creating some of the most memorial music moments in Austin theatre history, and it has given birth to many skilled performers in Austin, and throughout the country. It’s a fantastic showcase for young performers, giving them a chance to perform for large audiences … Continue reading ‘Addams Family’ is a polished, if corny, musical comedy
‘Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical’ is a sassy, if slight, slice of musical camp
Doctuh Mistuh has never shied away from the audacious. They've presented musicals such as "Silence!", the Silence of the Lambs Musical, "Reefer Madness: The Musical", and "Evil Dead: The Musical", but perhaps none of those has reached the level of audacity of their latest. With "Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical", Doctuh Mistuh plumbs levels of … Continue reading ‘Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical’ is a sassy, if slight, slice of musical camp
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