Tag Archives: Stephen Sondheim

The Saturday List: Which Loesser Offers More?

Frank Loesser’s legacy in musical theatre is nothing short of monumental, his creations being a testament to the power of wit, melody and drama. As we toast the man behind some of the most memorable scores ever to grace this best of all possible theatre districts, let’s rank his five Broadway shows. 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: Art Isn’t Easy – and Artists are Bizarre!

Musicals about artists and their artworks can be fascinating. This week’s Saturday List celebrates shows about artists, especially LEMPICKA, which closes on Broadway next weekend. Continue reading

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The Saturday List: My Junk is SPRING AWAKENING

Get ready to journey back to the groundbreaking world of SPRING AWAKENING, a modern musical where the show tunes are as haunting as the themes are daring! In today’s Saturday List, we revisit just five of the most creative ideas that helped to solidify this show’s place in musical theatre history. 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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Forgotten Musicals Friday: Don’t Leave THE BODY BEAUTIFUL Well Enough Alone!

This Friday’s Forgotten Musical takes us back in time to THE BODY BEAUTIFUL, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick’s debut Broadway musical as a songwriting team. 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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The Saturday List: Celebrating Ethel Merman

Today in 1930, Variety gave Ethel Merman a breakthrough review ahead of what would become a breathtaking musical theatre career. Today, we celebrate some of her biggest shows. Continue reading

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March Monikers: “In Buddy’s Eyes”

March 2022 at Musical Cyberspace is all about songs with people’s names in the title. Let’s look at Sally “In Buddy’s Eyes!” Continue reading

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