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The Cast That Works Together, Stays Together
Some of the greatest shows I have seen or been a part of weren’t directed by a top-notch director and didn’t have large budgets that allowed elaborate sets or exquisite costumes. They were not necessarily performed in high-profile theaters, or were they productions in which I made a living wage. On the contrary, I attribute my most cherished theatrical experiences both as an audience member and as a ...
Why I Fell Asleep During Your Play
You’re working your @$$ off up there, then you glance over and there’s this big blond doofus in the audience with his eyes closed. And you try not to let it bug you, but it bugs you. How could you have failed so badly? The weeks of rehearsal, the actor homework you struggled over, that moment in the show when everything kicked up a notch like it never had, then you glanced over and saw: me. Sleepy McBlondie, with my head tilting to one side and my eyes shut tight. Now it’s all ruined and you want to give up the acting thing forever because man the show was good that night except for that one damn guy with the ultimate critique of closed eyelids.
Full Cast Announced for "Groundhog Day" Musical
Carlyss Peer will play Rita Hanson alongside the previously announced Andy Karl. The previously announced world premiere of the Broadway-bound Groundhog Day, a new musical with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and book by Danny Rubin (who co-scripted the 1993 film of the same name with Harold Ramis), has confirmed full casting for the production, which will begin performances July 11 prior to an official opening August 16 at the Old Vic, for a run through September 17.
Playwright Feature: Elin Hampton, author of AMOTHER MUSICAL
Elin Hampton's full-length plays, short plays, and musicals have been produced at The Greenway Arts Alliance, The Road Theatre Company, The Hollywood Fringe Festival, InterAct, ALAP, The Hudson Backstage, New York’s The Duplex, and at the York Theatre Company amongst others. She spent many years as a television writer and producer, penning numerous shows, including "Mad About You," "Pinky and the Brain," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," and "The ...
We caught up with Up To You's! writer Eric Rockwell (Musical of Musicals (the Musical!)) to discuss what makes this 1970s retro-pop musical relevant to today's audiences. Q: What inspired you to create Up To You!? A: I was inspired to write Up To You! in part by all the talented students I know. I wanted to create a show that would ...