The Prom on Netflix Disappoints
By Moira Armstrong This review includes spoilers and is best read after viewing The Prom on Netflix. On December 11, The Prom dropped on Netflix: the story of Emma Nolan, a lesbian in Indiana who wants to bring her girlfriend to her high school prom. However, the homophobic head of her school’s PTA, Mrs. Greene, cancels the event entirely in retaliation, and a group of Broadway actors come to help her in an attempt to challenge their narcissistic image in the press. These include the stars of a failed Eleanor Roosevelt bio-musical Dee Dee Allen and Barry Glickman, down-on-his-luck Juilliard … Continue reading The Prom on Netflix Disappoints
[Column] Shona Louise talks Accessibility in Theatres
Covid-19 has been in our lives for almost a year now, changing our social interactions and shutting down our theatres. We’re finding ourselves in such a unique position of being off stage for an extended period and we’re all itching … Continue reading [Column] Shona Louise talks Accessibility in Theatres
Let’s Take A Look at The 2020 Tony Nominations
With the coronavirus pandemic causing New York’s Broadway theatre district to shutdown, the 2019-2020 award season has had to make dramatic changes to its eligibility criteria. This implies that traditionally, each category would have between four to five nominees, but … Continue reading Let’s Take A Look at The 2020 Tony Nominations
Elaine Paige returns to The London Palladium pantomime this Christmas
Elaine Paige will reprise her role of the Queen Rat for the upcoming and socially distanced pantomine at the London Palladium. The news was confirmed by Elaine Paige herself on her twitter. She will join Julian Clary, Paul Zerdin, Nigel … Continue reading Elaine Paige returns to The London Palladium pantomime this Christmas
“Jagged Little Pill”, “Moulin Rouge” and “Slave Play” lead the 2020 Tony Awards nominations
Although it’s definitely been a strange and rough year for the industry due to the coronavirus outbreal, the show must go on! Back in August, The Broadway League and American Theatre Wing announced that the annual Tony Awards ceremony would … Continue reading “Jagged Little Pill”, “Moulin Rouge” and “Slave Play” lead the 2020 Tony Awards nominations
Grease Spinoff series “Rise Of The Pink Ladies” moves from HBO Max to Paramount Plus
Tell us more, tell us more! Based on the 1978 hit-movie starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, the new spinoff series “Grease : The Rise of the Pink Ladies” is now heading to Paramount Plus after HBO Max decided to … Continue reading Grease Spinoff series “Rise Of The Pink Ladies” moves from HBO Max to Paramount Plus
Original cast of “Hamilton” to reunite for Joe Biden fundraiser
They’re looking for a mind that vote! This friday, the original cast of Broadway’s Hamilton will reunite to perform as part of a virtual fundraiser for presidential candidate, Joe Biden. The reunion will feature original cast members including Leslie Odom … Continue reading Original cast of “Hamilton” to reunite for Joe Biden fundraiser
Les Misérables Lyricist Herbert Kretzmer dies at 95
“It is terribly sad to hear that the great Herbert Krtzmer passed away last night after a period of illness”, said Cameron Mackintosh. “His wonderful words for Les Misérables will live on in his memory forever more. […] God bless you, Herbie.” Continue reading Les Misérables Lyricist Herbert Kretzmer dies at 95
“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” unveils its first trailer
He got the moves and he got the style! Take a look right now at the first trailer for the #JamieMovie ! Following its huge success in the West-End, the movie adaptation of “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” is coming to … Continue reading “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” unveils its first trailer
