A VISUAL MUSICAL FINALE THAT SOARS – EVEN IF IT DOESN’T DEFY GRAVITY Are people born wicked, or is wickedness thrust upon them? This enduring question lies at the heart of Wicked, the 2024 fantasy musical that reimagined the intertwined destinies of Elphaba and Galinda. Directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle
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MORE OF A “WANNABEE” THAN A “QUEEN BEE” Released back in 2004, Mean Girls took an interesting and cinematic examination into the “secret world” of modern-day teenager cliques and devious ways of those of their hierarchy hold wickedness towards their peers. Directed by Mark Waters, the film, which starred Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Tim Meadows, Ana Gasteyer, Amy Poehler,
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The bond of two sister is stronger than you know as Warner Bros. Studios releases the second official trailer for the upcoming film The Color Purple. View trailer below.
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A DISHEARTENING TEEN MUSICAL In the age of cinematic storytelling, Hollywood has always turned to other source materials for inspiration. Some have been based on a “true story” or event, while others have taken “loosely” based on certain scenarios (i.e., alternative history). Naturally, the ideas of popular properties from the likes of video games, literary novels, and television have
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A tale of fierce rivalry and young love unfolds as 20th Century Fox and director Stephen Spielberg release the official trailer for the upcoming musical remake of West Side Story. View trailer below.
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A JUBILANT AND ENERGETIC MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR Years before Lin-Manuel Miranda became a household name after the universal acclaim and success from his Broadway show Hamilton, the creative behind worked on another theatrical stage show titled In the Heights. The roots of the shows first began back during Miranda’s sophomore year in college in 1999; focusing on
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There is a place for us…. as Amblin Entertainment and director Steven Spielberg releases the official teaser trailer for the upcoming musical remake of West Side Story. View trailer below.
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This summer….light up your dreams as Warner Bros. Studios releases the new official trailer for the upcoming musical in the film In the Heights. View trailer below.
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A musical adventure and a visual spectacle for the ages as Netflix releases the official trailer for their upcoming holiday musical film Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey. View trailer below.
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JELLICLE CATS COME OUT TO PLAY. HOOPER’S CATS IS IN DISARRAY. Composer and impresario of musical theatres, Andrew Lloyd Weber has indeed been a “hallmark” name of theatrical stage production; drawing in viewers with his dazzling narratives and lyrical songs that have stayed memorable throughout the years. With such big musical shows, including The Phantom of the Opera, Joseph
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