This year at the Tony Awards, the two shows going neck and neck for the Best Musical prize both had roots across the pond. Kinky Boots originated from a British movie, while Matilda the Musical, a product of the Royal Shakespeare Company, was labeled as “The British Invasion.” This phenomenon is not uncommon, as Broadway […]
by Chase Gosselin To call something a “long and winding road” is so cliche. Yet, I honestly can’t think of a better description to encapsulate the long and, well, winding journey that any musical or play goes through before making it to NYC’s theatre district. In a time when we have become supersaturated by entertainment, […]
The days are longer, and the sun is brighter. The TKTS line stretches with confused tourists all the way to Coney Island, while the children and cockroaches attack the ice cream trucks in perfect harmony. The sidewalks are hotter than a ticket to The Book of Mormon, and the subway stations are so muggy that […]
Matilda the Musical is one of the most talked about shows of the season. A smash first in London’s West End, Matilda made its official transfer to Broadway when previews began on March 4th at the Shubert Theatre. Created by Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly, Matilda the Musical follows the story written by Roald Dahl […]