Heaven’s harps and wings are nice, but what showman extraordinaire Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. wants most now that he’s no longer on Earth is to put on another extravaganza. It would have the brightest stars and creative talents. The most in glamour, gams and optimism. In short, it would be like Ziegfeld Follies. With a who’s who of credited and uncredited Hollywood talents, this all-star revue is heaven to fans of musicals. Fred Astaire dazzles once, twice…four numbers in all. Red Skelton reprises his funny Guzzler’s Gin skit. Esther Williams swims, Lena Horne sings, and Judy Garland spoofs snobbery. There’s Verdi opera and Fanny Brice vaudeville. Patter and pantomime. And The Babbitt and the Bromide, with Gene Kelly joining Astaire in their first-ever screen pairing. What a show! The man called Flo must be proud.
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts has revealed a groundbreaking project that will double its square footage, establishing itself as one of the most advanced theatres in the American South.
What a precious and inspiring story, full of everything a musical should be! San Antonio, you have until March 2 to see this show, and I highly encourage you to get out and experience it! It is truly delightful!
Now available on 4K UHD & Blu-ray from the Criterion Collection! Barbra Streisand makes a screen debut for the ages in FUNNY GIRL (1968), William Wyler’s Oscar-winning musical spectacular costarring Omar Sharif.
The Museum of Broadway has launched an exclusive new exhibit that will celebrate 30 years of Disney on Broadway entitled: Disney on Broadway: 30 Years of Magic.
The national tour of FUNNY GIRL, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is a gorgeous rendition of a timeless classic that runs the gamut of emotion from self-deprecating comedy to heart-wrenching drama to chill-inducing performance.
The Museum of Broadway will launch an exclusive new exhibit that will celebrate 30 years of Disney on Broadway entitled: Disney on Broadway: 30 Years of Magic.
Let's break down the definitions of musicals, plays, plays with music, operas, rock operas, operettas, ballets, revues, variety shows, pantomimes, concerts, cabarets, immersive theatre, and experimental theatre.
Benny's Cabaret delivers a nostalgic throwback with 'Someone to Watch Over Me'—a charming musical full of 1950s romance, comedy, and classic Hollywood flair.
The Criterion Collection has revealed the November lineup of Blu-ray titles, which includes the 1968 musical film Funny Girl starring Barbra Streisand.
The ASCAP Foundation has revealed the recipients of the 2024 Morton Gould Young Composer Awards, recognizing talented young composers for their outstanding achievements in music composition.
The laughs keep coming with Funny Girl at the Fabulous Fox! Originally staged with Barbra Streisand in 1964 and revived to great acclaim on Broadway in 2022, this playful romp about the life of comedian, actress, model, singer, and radio star Fanny Brice, is highlighted by great performances and spr
Funny Girl is a semi-autobiographical comedic musical about the life and times of comedian and Broadway star Fanny Brice, and her tumultuous relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein.
This month, the reader question was: I’ve heard Shucked parodies a lot of musical tropes w/ references to Oklahoma!, The Music Man, etc… We’ve seen that a lot on Broadway lately - Something Rotten, Mean Girls, Bad Cinderella, Be More Chill, etc… It seems to be becoming more and more popular