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On The Scene: Christopher Jackson, Orfeh, Andy Karl and More Perform at Rosie’s Theater Kids 2022 Gala

by Sydney Hargrove April 28, 2022
written by Sydney Hargrove

There is nothing quite like experiencing the world of Broadway for the first time, and Rosie O’Donnell  is making sure that this can happen for as many kids as possible.

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Theater review: ‘The Little Prince’ brings high-flying acrobatics to Broadway, but doesn’t stick the landing

by Ivan De Luce April 21, 2022
written by Ivan De Luce

“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” These words, spoken by the eponymous hero to his castaway companion in The Little Prince, apply as much to the magic of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved novella as they do to the magic of theater.

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On The Scene: Joining The MOMS for Dear Evan Hanson

by Joshua A. Guttman April 21, 2022
written by Joshua A. Guttman

As broadway is coming back, I had the fortunate opportunity to join The MOMS for the broadway revival of Dear Evan Hanson.

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On The Scene: NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Jane Lynch, Patti LuPone and More Attend Opening Night of Broadway’s “Paradise Square”

by Sydney Hargrove April 6, 2022
written by Sydney Hargrove

In the mid 1800s, lower Manhattan contained a row of streets that were known as the Five Points.

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Broadway Review: ‘Paradise Square’ Is Compelling, Heartfelt, Astonishing, and Everything Broadway Needs Right Now

by Sydney Hargrove April 5, 2022
written by Sydney Hargrove

As the curtain rose at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre last night, I wasn’t quite sure what I was about to witness. Broadway’s newest musical Paradise Square tells the exuberant story of the supposed birth of dancing, taking place at a bar in the Five Points of lower Manhattan in 1863.

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Theater Review: Myles Frost Shines As Michael Jackson In “MJ the Musical” 

by Staff February 8, 2022
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Myles Frost shines as Michael Jackson in MJ the Musical.

MJ opens with a pre-show with actors in an industrial rehearsal space, stretching, warming up vocals, and reviewing staging for the 1992 Dangerous Tour. In walks Myles Frost (the eldest version of MJ), and MJ’s onstage tour camp is just as stunned as we are in the audience. Between the introduction of “Beat It” playing and Frost gliding to the front of the stage, the excitement from the crowd fits the picture of a live Michael Jackson performance! 

All the rehearsal steps and pieces begin to come together as we catch a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Michael’s creative vision, which seems to be the thesis of the show. The script, by Lynn Nottage, details early on that the musical will be strictly about Michael Jackson’s music except when we watch him navigate stardom, relive the trauma, and depict his personal brand of perfectionism.

The Man in the Mirror is obviously the actor, Myles Frost with his mesmerizing impersonation, that at times feels like we’re watching the King of Pop himself. He not only resembles MJ, with the help of Paul Tazewell (costume design), Charles LaPointe (wig and hair design), Rich + Tone Talauega (Michael Jackson movement), but he fiercely embodies the mannerisms, and embraces MJ’s cadences as if they were his own. With every spin, high kick, moonwalk, and robotic step, Frost commands the stage with an intimate focus on the true intentionality behind Michael’s creative imagination.

 Throughout the show, MJ is building a tour and responding to the reporters (played by Whitney Bashor and Gabriel Ruiz) who are documenting the whole thing. The storyline moves swiftly, weaving in and out of Michael Jackson’s past and present (the musical is set in 1992 during the Dangerous World Tour) with his smashing hits and the influences behind them. There are three versions of MJ: Christian Wilson (who plays the younger, hopeful Little Michael), Tavon Olds-Sample (the ambitious teen/early 20s version), and Myles Frost (as the “current” Michael). 

Other cast members double (and some triple), juggling the roles as tour dancers/vocalists and iconic cameos: James Brown, Jackie Wilson, Bob Fosse, Quincy Jones, members of the Jackson Five, etc. with Quentin Earl Darrington (as Rob/Joseph Jackson), Antoine L. Smith (as Nick, Berry Gordy, Don Cornelius, Doctor), and Ayana George (as Kate, Katherine Jackson). 

While MJ is constantly haunted by this philosophy, “one misstep and you crumble to the bottom,” the flashbacks reveal the genesis of his life experiences and how they trigger his artistic engine through pain and perseverance. There is a special power between all three versions of MJs, under Christopher Wheeldon’s brilliant direction (and choreography) and careful blending, like the moment Ayana George (Katherine Jackson) is singing “I’ll Be There” with Little Michael (Christian Wilson), who transforms into Myles Frost’s version. The harmony is tight, the passion is deep, and the melody is sweet through the lyrics, “I’ll reach out my hand to you…” 

Derek McLane (scenic design), Natasha Katz (lighting design), Peter Nigrini (projection design), Gareth Owen (sound design), Jason Michael Webb (music direction), David Holcenberg (orchestration and arrangements) all work together to bring MJ’s iconic moments to the forefront of remembrance. They use recognizable backdrops, familiar awards moments and performances, with smart use of flashing lights, transitions, and a montage of hits to take us through the King of Pop’s musical eras.

Although the show moonwalks over the controversies, there are still some revelations by the end, especially when Michael is chatting with the reporter about the pressure of every moment of his life on display. The near-end breakthrough is that no one has ever been in his position as far as fame, stardom, and popularity, including his act of “tearing the white walls down,” musical accomplishments, and revolutionary charity work.

“No matter what I do, it always gets twisted,” is a line MJ speaks in the beginning and then the question is, whether or not MJ’s life can exist separate from his music. I feel it is answered with the single thought, his life was music. And if you’re lucky enough to see this production, you’ll have a chance to witness the music in the mirror.

MJ the Musical is now open at the Neil Simon Theatre on Broadway. For tickets, click here.

 

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Exclusive: Andrea Macasaet & Anna Uzele Talk Broadway Show ‘Six’ [Video]

by Justin Rodriguez January 19, 2022
written by Justin Rodriguez

Do you remember these six queens from class textbooks? How About specials on PBS?

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On The Scene: Lin Manuel Miranda, Rhenzy Feliz and More Talk Disney’s “Encanto”

by Sydney Hargrove November 22, 2021
written by Sydney Hargrove

Disney’s newest film provides the sweetest message: you are so much more than your gifts.

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Exclusive: Mindy Kaling, Pauline Chalamet, Reneé Rapp and More Talk HBO Max’s The Sex Lives of College Girls

by Sydney Hargrove November 12, 2021
written by Sydney Hargrove

There are few parts of life that come with more uncertainty, awkwardness, freedom, and triumph than being a girl in her freshman year of college. Through living with people you’ve never met before and navigating the fact that there’s an entire world outside of your comfort zone, it’s a time of triumph that comes with so much more to discover alongside. Mindy Kaling’s new HBO show depicts all of these struggles in such a lighthearted and hillarious way, that sums up the ever present message; it’s okay to have sex. The importance of this show is not lost on viewers, even through the hilarious plot lines and the charm that all of the characters carry within themselves. Starring Pauline Chalamet as Kimberly, Reneé Rapp as Leighton, Alyah Chanelle Scott as Whitney, and Amrit Kuar as Bela, the show centers around a group of four randomly assigned roommates that the incredibly prestigious Essex College. Each in their own little words, tje girls go on their own journeys throughout the course of tje series, and in turn they learn a whole lot about themselves. The girls could not be more different, and nothing that they envisioned about their college experience is going to plan, but Kaling (in partnership with writer Justin Noble) creates an incredible sense of both entertainment and relatability within their experiences. We had the brilliant opportunity to sit down with Mindy, Justin and the cast and talk all about the series, check out the full conversation below! 

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Exclusive: Tony Award Winners Speak at Virtual Press Room

by Sydney Hargrove September 28, 2021
written by Sydney Hargrove

Last night symbolized the official reopening of Broadway as the iconic Winter Garden Theatre housed the 74th Annual Tony Awards.

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