Ask the ladies of Dear Evan Hansen to describe one reason why audiences should flock to the Music Box Theatre to witness this new Broadway musical. For Drama Desk nominee Rachel Bay Jones, there isn’t just one key reason: “There are a million.” Ben Platt stars in ‘Dea... Read more
Jazz is music characterized by propulsive syncopated rhythms (accents in unexpected places), and forward momentum called “swing”. Improvisation is a very important part – soloists make up t... Read more
by Ronaldo Tumbokon Many beautiful songs that are now considered classics, or are called “standards” actually come from Broadway musicals. Broadway musicals or musical theater are plays wit... Read more
Amazon.com Widgets In appreciating opera, you have to forget the prejudices against the genre, borne by spoofs and ridicule by popular culture. When you have gone past this, you will discove... Read more
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