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The Saturday List: Five Best Musical Tony Winners That Have Aged the Worst

Although the Tony Awards represent the pinnacle of each Broadway season’s theatrical presentations, some recipients of the award for Best Musical haven’t stood the test of time. Sometimes, an undeserving musical edges out a show that is otherwise recognised as being absolutely brilliant; at other times, an older show is out of step with the way we see the world today. 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: 1953 in Musical Theatre

Today’s Saturday List takes a look at the highs and lows of 1953 on musical theatre stages. Continue reading

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The Saturday List: “Joseph’s Coat” – or a List of Colourful Songs

A list of colourful songs to celebrate the 2016 South African revival of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. Continue reading

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NEWSFLASH: School Cancels KISMET for 9/11 Anniversary

Playbill is reporting that a Western Pennsylvania School is canceling their production of Kismet in the wake of the anniversary of 9/11. This follows ‘concerns raised by community members over staging the Baghdad-set musical about a Muslim street poet so … Continue reading

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