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You Can Sit With Us on “Mean Girls Day”

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(Photo: Onstage) By Jordan Nash-Boulden “On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was.” “It’s October 3rd.” “On Wednesdays we wear pink.” October 3rd—better known as “Mean Girls Day” by avid fans of the film—has been a cause for celebration since the release of the Tina Fey-written masterpiece in 2004. But this particular occurrence of the holiday features a calendar alignment that’s happened only twice since the crew of North Shore High first hit cinema screens 14 years ago—it falls on a “pink” Wednesday. Backed by two iconic lines from the film and marking the first October 3rd that … Continue reading You Can Sit With Us on “Mean Girls Day”

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Head Over Heels: a Revolution Disguised as a Comedy

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(Photo: Variety.com) By Moira Armstrong There’s a revolution brewing onstage at the Hudson Theatre – but you’d never know it from the production photos. Head Over Heels has all the markings of a classic Broadway musical: comedy-period costumes, bright sets illuminated with flashy lighting, and upbeat jukebox numbers with fun choreography. It follows three simultaneous and hilarious plots: the princesses Philoclea and Pamela’s searches for love, King Basilius and Queen Gynecia’s marriage, and the oracle Pythio’s doomsday prophecy about the kingdom of Arcadia. However, behind the glitter and glitz lies an important message of acceptance and unrivaled representation. Theatre has … Continue reading Head Over Heels: a Revolution Disguised as a Comedy