Review: CHICAGO Brings Dance, Liquor and “All That Jazz” to The Muny in St. Louis
When I saw the movie adaptation “Chicago” almost a decade ago, I knew absolutely nothing about it the story, the music, the dancing, anything. And I was completely astounded. It quickly became one of my favorite films of all time. I loved the music. I loved the dancing. I loved the actors in the roles. […]
“Thoroughly Modern Millie” Opens the Muny Season with Charm
The Muny is a unique experience. There really is no other venue like it. Sitting under the stars, in beautiful Forest Park, with a cool breeze blowing through, audiences get to see top level performers who have won Tony and Emmy Awards. If you are a fan of musical theater, whether it be casual or […]
The Smash Hit Musical “Wicked” Becoming a Mini-Series
I have seen the musical Wicked three times. I love it. But I have not yet read the book that it was inspired by. It is on my to do list. I knew that their would be a movie based upon the stage show, but I feel like it will be a while. They aren’t […]
Spider-Man Broadway Musical Sees More Problems
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark has been a snowball rolling downhill for some time now. I thought it would be nice to not just give you the latest disaster for the Broadway musical but give you a timeline of the problems that it has faced. After several readings of the script in 2007, the production […]
“Burlesque” HD Trailer Starring Christina Aguilera, Cher, Cam Gigandet, and Eric Dane
In what seems a mix of the plot line of Coyote Ugly, and the visuals of Chicago, comes Burlesque, the vehicle that is driving Christina Aguilera’s drive to be an actress. I’m not saying it isn’t possible that this will launch a successful acting career for the singer, I just don’t think it will. There […]
“Anchorman: The Musical”? Adam McKay Planned Broadway Run For Comedy Sequel?
The Anchorman sequel has fallen through the Hollywood system. Paramount has deemed it’s request for a $60 million dollar budget as too much, and have canceled all plans for the project. Although, director Adam McKay has discussed with CHUD that the sequel was going to start with a four month run on Broadway, and then […]
Interview with Todd Hanebrink from the WICKED National Tour, Coming to the Fox Theatre June 16 – July 11.
Kevin: I’ve heard so many great things about WICKED. I have never seen the show, or read the books. Were you familiar with the show before you joined the Broadway cast? Todd: No, actually I never read or heard of the books before I joined the show. The first I heard of WICKED was actually […]
“Nowhere Boy” HD Movie Trailer
No other band in history seems to be as idolized and romanticized as The Beatles. Nowhere Boy takes the life of John Lennon, and presents a coming of age story. Playing Lennon this time around is Aaron Johnson, in a much different turn than his last character Kick-Ass. Biopics of dead musicians seem to always […]
