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My 10 Favorite Halloween Musicals
“Happy October! This is my absolute favorite time of year, and I always find myself blasting the same shows, again and again, to get myself in the spirit. Here are ten of my favorites!”
“Bet Your Bottom Dollar”: Why "Annie" is Underrated
“From the historical context to the complexity of the music and lyrics, to the intricacy of the characters, I really believe that Annie deserves far more recognition than it receives.”
What Does Your Favorite Musical Theatre Couple Says About You
It’s almost Valentine’s Day! The season of love filled with chocolates, flowers, hearts, teddy bears, and gooey romance. It’s time for me to put on my comfiest pajamas, grab my most fattening snacks, and overanalyze couples from musical theatre productions instead of forming any sort of real relationship. What does your favorite musical theatre couple say about you?
Enjoy a Stormy Showtunes Playlist!
As the clouds roll in and rain begins to fall, why not turn on some splendid stormy show tunes to keep you company? We compiled a 40 song playlist that is sure to warm you from the chill.
The Onstage Magnetism and Theatricality of South Korean Boy Band BTS
“There are a million and one things I could talk about here when it comes to BTS. But I want to focus on who they are as performers. What is it about this group that is so magnetizing? Why does it feel as though every time I watch a performance, I’m seeing a perfectly crafted theatrical production? Why are they able to engage with a kind of theatricality that you just don’t see with other musical groups?”
The Best Broadway Songs for a Great Workout
“As annoying as people are when they say that exercising helps both your physical and mental health and that you’ll be happier after a good workout, they aren’t wrong! What follows are my favorite Broadway workout songs for you to enjoy while you sweat.”
Stop Asking Black Performers to “Sound Blacker" During Auditions
People come from all walks of life and backgrounds (even those with the same skin color), so to ask someone to sound "blacker" only shows your narrow-mindedness by lumping all of us into one vision. It really does come off like “They all look and sound the same”.
10 Reasons Why Sharpay Evans Deserved Better
“Sharpay Evans may have earned the rep as High School Musical’s villain – but is she, really? While I agree that she could use a little more tact, she definitely deserves more recognition for what she was forced to put up with.”
10 Cozy Musical Theatre Songs for Rainy Days
“As we head through the month of March, we’ll be inviting a little more rain and a little less snow. What better way to celebrate than to cozy up with a cup of tea and a musical theatre playlist? Here are ten musical theatre songs that I love to pull out for a “rainy day,” whether I’m staring earnestly out the window or taking a midday walk.”
101 of Broadway's Greatest Love Songs
“We reached out to hundreds of theatre fans to compile a list of 101 Broadway Love Songs, all of which are neatly arranged in the playlist below. Songs of romantic love, familial love, friendly love, and even love of career populate the playlist, but one thing binds them all together - they make our hearts sing.”