Broadway in Austin’s ‘Mean Girls’ brings the laughs and the fun, if not the bite, of the hit film to the Austin stage

Mean Girls doesn't quite rise to the levels of other movie-to-stage adaptations like Heathers or Legally Blonde, but it's hard to deny that the production is a night of pure fun. With stunning production design, a talented young cast, and a handful of memorable songs, Mean Girls makes up for what it lacks in edge with humor and energy, and those looking for an entertaining night at the theater will find themselves with an evening to remember.

Bold casting choices make Broadway in Austin’s ‘Hamilton’ a whole new beast.

With Hamilton coming to a major streaming service, it's become a cultural touchstone available to millions worldwide, giving producer of the live show a decision to make. They could bring in similar performers and soundalikes and make plenty of money, or they could create new opportunities for performers to make these characters their own. For … Continue reading Bold casting choices make Broadway in Austin’s ‘Hamilton’ a whole new beast.

‘Les Miserables’: Broadway in Austin brings a spectacular, heart-rending rendition of a Broadway classic

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

‘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