Tag Archives: Audra McDonald

The Saturday List: All the Things Oscar Hammerstein II’s Lyrics Are

Today, we celebrate the birthday of musical theatre legend Oscar Hammerstein II. Born into a family who were already notable in theatre history, he would become the most renowned of the Hammerstein clan, not only because of his contributions to musical theatre as a lyricist and librettist but also as a practitioner who pushed the boundaries of what musical theatre could accomplish as an art form. Continue reading

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The Saturday List: Four Early Steps on the Road to Decolonising Gilbert and Sullivan’s Operettas

Today marks the anniversary of MEMPHIS BOUND!, an often overlooked detour in the diverse highway of musical theatre history. To celebrate the 80th anniversary its Broadway opening, we’re listing four African-American adaptations that took the topsy-turvy world of G&S and turned it inside out and upside down. Continue reading

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The Saturday List: What’s in a Name, Mr Sondheim?

For this week’s Saturday List, I thought it might be fun to take a look at songs with people’s names in the title from shows where Stephen Sondheim wrote lyrics were set to other composers’ music. Continue reading

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The Saturday List: Brilliance and Resilience at the 2024 Tony Awards

Ah, the Tony Awards – a night meant to celebrate the dazzling world of Broadway with all the glitz and glamour one can muster. This week’s Saturday List recaps the highs of this year’s ceremony. Continue reading

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The Saturday List: Top Tony Award Award-winning Roles – Ranked!

Want to win a Tony Award? Well, as with anything else in life, there are no guarantees – but if you play one of the roles featured in today’s Saturday List, your odds will improve considerably. 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: 1998 in Musical Theatre

Today’s Saturday List takes a look at the highs and lows of 1998 on musical theatre stages in New York and London! Continue reading

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Forgotten Musicals Friday: Way Back to MARIE CHRISTINE

Join as us we delve into December’s Forgotten Musical: MARIE CHRISTINE. Continue reading

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THE SATURDAY LIST: Open a New Window on MAME!

The legendary Jerry Herman, Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee musical Mame opened for the first time on Broadway in May 1966. Who could lead a revival as the show heads towards its diamond anniversary? Continue reading

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The Saturday List: Lights, Camera, Action! Ten Movie Musicals on the Way to the Silver Screen

Who doesn’t love a great movie musical? OK, there are loads of people who don’t. But I do, and it’s devastating when one doesn’t live up to its potential. On this week’s Saturday List, I’m taking a look at ten upcoming movie musicals to which I’m looking forward. Some of these are nowhere near opening day, but here’s hoping! Continue reading

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