Category Archives: The Saturday List

The Saturday List: Five Fascinating Facts from the First Tony Awards

Today, 6 April, is the anniversary of the very first Tony Awards ceremony – a mindboggling 77 years ago! Let’s celebrate that event in today’s Saturday List! Continue reading

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The Saturday List: Which OG OKLAHOMA! Recordings are More Than Just OK?

To celebrate the anniversary of this Broadway classic’s opening, we are counting down the early cast recordings of the show, from the original Broadway cast album through the film’s soundtrack – just a handful among a myriad of recordings from different productions and studios around the world. Which is your favourite? Continue reading

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The Saturday List: 5 Enchanting AIDA Songs That Aren’t Just Passing Through

Today is the anniversary of the opening of Disney’s AIDA. In today’s Saturday List, we’re taking a look at the five best songs in the score, those that give audiences more than a sense of “Enchantment Passing Through.” Continue reading

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The Saturday List: ROUND IN FIFTY

Pack your bags and buckle up, fellow travellers, as we embark on a whirlwind adventure inspired by the classic novel, AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHT DAYS to celebrate the opening of its musical sequel, ROUND IN FIFTY! Continue reading

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The Saturday List: The Sizzling Songsmithery of SILK STOCKINGS

Step into a world of glamour and intrigue as we showcase some of the sizzling lyrics sung in Cole Porter’s score for SILK STOCKINGS! Continue reading

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The Saturday List: Celebrating Conrad!

Grab your playbills and raise your voices in celebration because we’re shining a spotlight on Conrad Ricamora as he marks his 45th trip around the sun! Continue reading

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The Saturday List: Ranking Romberg’s Runners!

Step right up, music lovers, as we delve into the vibrant world of Sigmund Romberg’s timeless operettas! Continue reading

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The Saturday List: Schoeman Smit’s Stupendous Showstoppers!

In today’s “Saturday List,” we fete the South African musical theatre performer Schoeman Smit as he celebrates another trip around the sun! Continue reading

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The Saturday List: Seven Enchanting SOUND OF MUSIC Moments

With Pieter Toerien Productions and Cape Town Opera presenting a South African revival of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, there’s no better time to take a look at some of the enchanting musical theatre moments in this classic Broadway musical. Continue reading

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The Saturday List: Lloyd Webber – Act II

Hold onto your top hats and chandeliers, musical theatre enthusiasts, because we’re about to embark on a musical journey through the second act of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s illustrious career. Continue reading

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