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Musical Theatre Hot Takes

Hot takes are all over the Internet these days – and hot takes on musicals are no exception. Here’s my attempt at a few. Continue reading

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The Magic of Musical Theatre Moments

What makes musicals so magical? Here are some thoughts about why so many of us fall in love with it so young and stay in love with it for life. Continue reading

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The Saturday List: All 11 Best Musical Tony Award Winners of The 1940s and 1950s Ranked From Worst To Best

The 1940s and 1950s were a golden era for Broadway, a time when the Best Musical Tony Award recognized some of the most iconic shows ever staged. But not all winners are created equal. In this weekend’s Saturday List, we’re ranking all the Best Musical Tony Award winners from these two decades, from the most forgettable to the truly timeless, taking into account their cultural impact, musical innovation and audience reception over time. Continue reading

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The Saturday List: Ranking all Seven of Lerner and Loewe’s Broadway Musicals

Every day this December, Musical Cyberspace chooses 5 musicals linked by a common theme and ranks them from best to worst. The link for today’s five musicals is Lerner and Loewe. Continue reading

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The Saturday List: Your Heart Will Lead You to Richard Sherman

As a tribute to Richard M. Sherman on the event of his passing, this week’s Saturday List explores ten of the Sherman Brothers’ songs that left the greatest impression on me, each a gift to humanity in its own right. Continue reading

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The Saturday List: Five Fair Features That Make MY FAIR LADY an Enduring Classic

In this week’s Saturday List, we delve into a just five of the reasons that make the world all in love with MY FAIR LADY time and time again, almost seventy years after its premiere on Broadway. 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: 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: 1958 in Musical Theatre

Today’s Saturday List takes a look at the highs and lows of 1958 on musical theatre stages. Continue reading

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The Saturday List: The Crown Julies

In today’s Saturday List, we’re looking at “The Crown Julies,” the five Broadway and off-Broadway stage appearances of Julie Andrews. Continue reading

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