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Tag: Musicals

A play or movie in which singing and dancing play an essential part

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Annie Live! Thread

December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 mspacclown

Little Orphan Annie made her comic strip debut in 1924. The musical Annie opened on Broadway in 1977. The musical received seven Tony Awards, three film adaptations, two Broadway revivals and a sequel. Annie Live! premieres on NBC on December … Continue reading Annie Live! Thread

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Diana the Musical

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 mspacclown

Well, it’s no Evita. On the other hand, it’s no Carrie. Instead, Diana the Musical settles into the bland territory of book musical 101. Diana (earnest Jeanna de Waal) sings a ballad. Charles (himbo Roe Hartrampf) fumes. The chorus lists … Continue reading Diana the Musical

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Movie Review: Dear Evan Hansen

September 27, 2021October 9, 2021 mspacclown

Connor Murphy and Evan Hansen are a pair of emotionally unstable teens. When Connor takes his own life Evan is mistakenly labeled Connor’s “best friend.” He leverages this for personal gain. The musical Dear Evan Hansen works overtime to garner … Continue reading Movie Review: Dear Evan Hansen

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74th Tony Awards Live Chat

September 26, 2021September 26, 2021 mspacclown

The 74th Annual Tony Awards honor the shows that opened right before the quarantine. Tonight’s broadcast will be split across two channels. 7pm ET – Paramount + streams the main ceremony. Audra McDonald will host. 9pm ET – CBS Live … Continue reading 74th Tony Awards Live Chat

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tick, tick… Boom: Trailer Reaction Thread

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 mspacclown

Jonathan Larson passed away before the opening of his hit musical Rent in 1996. He was 35. The success of Rent renewed interest in his 1990 Off-Broadway musical tick, tick… Boom! It began as a one person show about Jonathan’s … Continue reading tick, tick… Boom: Trailer Reaction Thread

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It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s Superman (1966)

May 28, 2021May 30, 2021 mspacclown

In 1966 Superman sang on Broadway. Hal Prince directed a whimsical production. Composers Charles Strouse and Lee Adams (Bye Bye Birdie, Applause) wrote some cute songs. But to no avail. The show received mixed reviews and closed after 129 performances. … Continue reading It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s Superman (1966)

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Late to the Party 2021 2nd Half

May 23, 2021May 23, 2021 buttsmcgeeissad

The idea for the discussion is simple, once a week a volunteer (or volunteers) will do a write up on an older piece of media that they are digesting for the very first time. So here’s the link to signup … Continue reading Late to the Party 2021 2nd Half

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Dear Evan Hansen: Trailer Reaction Thread

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 mspacclown

Yesterday a polarizing trailer dropped for a polarizing musical: Dear Evan Hansen. Ben Platt was mocked for reprising the teen role he originated in 2015. But there’s more to analyze in the trailer. It reveals all the major plot points. … Continue reading Dear Evan Hansen: Trailer Reaction Thread

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LGBT Media: Dueling Boy Georges

April 19, 2021April 19, 2021 mspacclown

Boy George (aka George O’Dowd) was the lead singer of the band Culture Club. Their hit songs, “Karma Chameleon” and “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me,” topped the charts in the early 1980’s. Boy George’s fashion, sexuality and addictions … Continue reading LGBT Media: Dueling Boy Georges

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Movie Review: The Prom (2020)

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 mspacclown

The Prom is a musical with an identity crisis. An Indiana school board cancels prom to prevent a lesbian couple from attending. A troupe of actors organize a protest to jump start their sinking careers. Is the story about the … Continue reading Movie Review: The Prom (2020)

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The Prom (2020) Trailer Reaction Thread

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 mspacclown

When a teenage girl is forbidden to bring her girlfriend to prom a quartet of Broadway actors organize a protest. Hijinks ensue. The musical The Prom premiered in 2016 at the Alliance Theater in Atlanta. It came to Broadway in … Continue reading The Prom (2020) Trailer Reaction Thread

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Hamilton on Disney+ – Discussion Thread

July 3, 2020 Lamb Dance

The recording of the Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton releases today, July 3rd, on Disney Plus. This was originally announced as a theatrical release for next year, before moved up for an early release on streaming. The film is edited … Continue reading Hamilton on Disney+ – Discussion Thread