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Kathrine Nero recently sat down with John Hoche, puppetry and movement director for Life of Pi. With animals as some of the main characters in the hit Broadway play, puppetry plays a big role in the storytelling, and the incredible level of the craft is leaving audiences awe-struck. KATHRINE NERO: John, how did you get... Continue Reading →
Girl From the North Country, the acclaimed Broadway musical, brings together the poetic genius of Bob Dylan’s music with the compelling storytelling of playwright Conor McPherson. Set in 1930s Minnesota, the show weaves together the lives of a diverse group of individuals struggling with their own hopes, dreams, and heartaches. With a hauntingly beautiful score... Continue Reading →
Not just any musical wins nine Tony Awards, a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, and tours in 13 different countries around the world, all while playing to packed audiences on Broadway for over 11 years. But then The Book of Mormon, a musical comedy by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone... Continue Reading →
In the world of musical theater, one show has taken the world by storm with its infectious tunes, powerful storytelling, and empowering message. SIX has swiftly risen to become a sensational hit, captivating audiences around the globe. With its unique blend of history, contemporary pop music, and an all-female cast, this innovative production reimagines the... Continue Reading →
Beetlejuice choreographer Connor Gallagher aims to please diehard devotees of the film – and welcome new ones into the fold By Page Leggett Connor Gallagher knew fans of Beetlejuice, Tim Burton's over the top 1998 movie, would have high expectations of the musical adaptation. But the choreographer also knew there would be audience members who... Continue Reading →
by Courtney Potter Early in the evolution of Aladdin, composer Alan Menken, book writer and lyricist Chad Beguelin and director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw got together to write a brand new song for the stage musical – a unique collaboration that could only happen on Broadway. “We needed to write a new song for the Genie, [for]... Continue Reading →
Kathrine Nero recently sat down with Sergio Trujillo, the Tony-winning choreographer of AIN’T TOO PROUD, to discuss his approach to crafting the Temptations’ signature moves. Kathrine Nero: Sergio, tell us about your career and how you got to Broadway. Sergio Trujillo: Oh, my goodness, wow, okay. Do you have enough time? I’m originally from Cali,... Continue Reading →
By Jack O’Brien Eighteen years ago, HAIRSPRAY bowed for the first time on Broadway, earning a New York Times rave that called it “deliriously tuneful…as sweet as a show can be." The original creative team was led by director Jack O’Brien and included choreography by Jerry Mitchell, set design by David Rockwell, costumes by William Ivey... Continue Reading →
Bridgett Raffenberg from 365 Things to Do in Cincinnati caught up with Cincinnatian Andy Blankenbuehler in NYC to talk about choreographing HAMILTON. Bridgett Raffenberg: Tell us a bit about your background and career. Andy Blankenbuehler: I’m a director and choreographer in New York City. I grew up in Cincinnati. I moved to New York City... Continue Reading →
by Genevieve Holt It’s not every day that an exquisite, distinguished Broadway revival of a classic musical comes around. By all accounts, Lincoln Center Theater’s production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I – headed to the Aronoff Stage in April – is one of those. If you are reviving a classic musical on... Continue Reading →