Some feelings are evergreen. Holst's "Mars" will always quicken the heartbeat; "Psycho"'s shower scene will always have one's nerves on end; and, no matter how often you see it, a powerful rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" will always leave one in tears. The musical "Les Miserables" is a piece of art which, despite running … Continue reading ‘Les Miserables’: Broadway in Austin brings a spectacular, heart-rending rendition of a Broadway classic
Trouble Puppet’s ‘American Blood Song’ is an epic, painfully honest look at one of the darkest parts of American history
When most of us look back on America's history, we like to remember the good times: the victories, the discoveries, the stories of heroes and brave men. There is, however, an importance in never forgetting the darker moments that make up our past, those shadowy corners that we dare not even whisper about in mixed … Continue reading Trouble Puppet’s ‘American Blood Song’ is an epic, painfully honest look at one of the darkest parts of American history
Summer Stock’s “Sister Act” is a stunning display of fresh young talent
Some of my favorite productions over my years of reviewing have come from the humble stages of Summer Stock Austin. Those in the know surely have fond memories of their productions of Little Shop of Horrors, Sweeney Todd, or Legally Blonde, or even their legendary joint-production of Chess, if you were lucky enough to attend. … Continue reading Summer Stock’s “Sister Act” is a stunning display of fresh young talent
‘Hamilton’: Historic hip hop Broadway mainstay gets powerful, poignant production
It's been over a decade since Lin-Manuel Miranda stood before the president to perform a hip hop song about the life of Alexander Hamilton. Little did he know that one day that simple song would lead to one of the most celebrated pieces of media of the 21st Century, the record-breaking Tony, Grammy, and Pulitzer … Continue reading ‘Hamilton’: Historic hip hop Broadway mainstay gets powerful, poignant production
Broadway in Austin’s ‘Cats’ is a whimsical piece of pure nostalgic spectacle
As a critic, I try to walk into most productions as blind as possible. I may read a play to get some context, or look up some information on a historical figure if they're the subject of a work, but on the whole, I try to remain as impartial as possible, keeping expectations minimal and … Continue reading Broadway in Austin’s ‘Cats’ is a whimsical piece of pure nostalgic spectacle
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