‘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

‘Waitress’ is a hearty slice of Southern charm, with a big dollop of heart

Though it doesn't get much attention today, when it was released 2007, the film Waitress was a bit of a revelation, one of the most celebrated romantic comedies of its time, proving Keri Russell had a life beyond Felicity. Though its fame faded in the years that followed, the story gained a new life thanks … Continue reading ‘Waitress’ is a hearty slice of Southern charm, with a big dollop of heart