As musical theatre lovers, we all have come to the sad conclusion that not everyone loves musicals as much as we do. Many of our friends and family members don’t like musicals, but they still want to try and at least pretend like they care. Oftentimes, in an effort to reach out, they will ask […]
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When I think of musical theatre, I think of New York City. Broadway, Times Square, Central Park, the Upper West Side – there are enough sightseeing opportunities in New York to last a lifetime. But it’s not just the gorgeous views, unique architecture, and incredible public transportation that keep people here; it’s the feeling you […]
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As anyone engaged in creative activities, whether it’s acting, music, singing, writing or any of the arts in general, you eventually get to that one point where you are on the edge of self-doubt. You start questioning yourself and wondering if it is worth all the sacrifices you’re making to allocate time and money to art. That […]
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Growing up just outside of Toronto, and now living there myself, I have been so lucky to live so close to such a rich theatre scene. As a theatre lover, it was amazing to know that the newest musical or brand new play was only a few hours away. But try as I might, finding […]
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When you think of some of the greatest musicals of The Golden Age, most were written to showcase sopranos that portrayed the sweet ingénue. Nowadays, composers are creating shows that explore great new characters and implement contemporary folk, rock and/or pop styles of music. Some of the best new songs are incredible showstoppers for mixers […]
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If you’re a singer, dancer, or actor aiming for the stage, auditions will be a regular part of your experience. Before you get the role of your dreams, you’ll need to prove you’ve got what it takes – often within a short couple of minutes! Even more nerve-wracking, it takes more than just a dazzling […]
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LGBTQI+ representation in media and entertainment has long been an issue within theatrical circles, with the stories of people who identify as anything other than straight and cisgendered largely ignored in the storytelling of both plays and musical theatre. There are, however, exceptions to the rule, and it seems that in most cases when a […]
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If you’re anything like me, you’ve been spending the month of June fully immersed in Playbill Pride, Playbill’s celebration of the achievements and representation of the LGBTQ community in the theater. In addition to transforming its iconic banner from yellow to rainbow, the Broadway-synonymous publication is also featuring on its website numerous articles detailing the […]
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If you’re as nerdy as I am, you might also be very particular about how you like to listen to musical theatre. If I’m not experiencing a live performance, then the 2nd best way to listen to it, for me, is windows down, driving – preferably in 80 degree sunny weather. I’m never shy or […]
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Are you sick of those looks of pity that are cast in your general direction when friends find out you have purchased a single ticket to the theatre? Are you unsure how to respond when they tell you that going to a show alone is “pathetic”? Next time this happens to you, hit your friends […]
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I don’t know about you, but I’m so ready for the Tony Awards. (Here at NMT, Andrea and I will be live-tweeting the awards tonight with the hashtag #NMTonys – join us!) Though too many of the nominees (and many non-nominees, too!) are deserving of recognition for the awards to be any kind of objective judgment, it’s still […]
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Lately I have been thinking a lot about the ladies of musical theatre – not just the belters and the sopranos, but the composers, the lyricists, the librettists. Well I’ve been trying to, but doing so always ends up being incredibly upsetting. Representation of female writers in theatre is woefully inadequate (as documented and combatted […]
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I really cannot believe it is already June! Some of us are knee deep in summer stock shows, while others are working on their craft in summer intensives, and even more of us are trying to figure out a way to take a break from our jobs and enjoy the summer sun. Living in Southern […]
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If I were to say that the last few seasons on Broadway have been revolutionary, I don’t believe that many would disagree. The landscape is slowly changing with the goal of meeting every new challenge the world throws its way, and because of this, the theatre world is full of new and wonderful possibilities for […]
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Now that the school year is wrapping up, everyone is getting ready for the relaxed summer months. Summers bring bonfires, swimming and vacations with them, but most importantly they bring the summer blockbuster movies. Most of the time the blockbusters are filled with action, love, explosions and superheroes. With movies like Avengers: Age of Ultron already […]
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Musical theater songs are reliant on their characters. Change one little detail about a character and all at once a song can take on a new direction, forcing its listeners to reconsider what the words really meant and why the music was made to sound the way it was in the first place. It is […]
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