Zoot Suit by Luis Valdez, was the first and only Chicano play to ever make it to Broadway. This happened back in 1979. Although many people may argue that Zoot Suit is a musical, it isn’t; it is a play with music, and …
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Theatre historians considered the musical Oklahoma! (1943) as the work that epitomized the “book musical.” In fact, it is often said that the history of musical theatre is divided into everything before Oklahoma! and everything after Oklahoma! Although, enough time has passed to have other musicals …
Another visit to NYC and another round of Broadway musicals to enjoy, well, at least that is the hope. The first show to see this week was the musical SMASH, which is based or inspired, or whatever, on the hit …
Advertised as “an interactive and experiential museum that celebrates Broadway’s rich history, starting in 1732,” the Museum of Broadway is one of New York Cities’ latest attraction. For tourists, it is a place where they can buy unique Broadway paraphernalia …
As someone who teaches musical theatre and has dedicated his last 10 years of teaching to centering people of color within the theatre world, I have talked about George C. Wolfe and other African American theatre artist who have tried …
This musical is based on the 1967 book written by S. E. Hinton and the 1983 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The musical’s book is by Adam Rapp and Justin Levine and music and lyrics by Jonathan Clay & …