musicals

Sep
03
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Leslie Odom, Jr., both in all black suits, perform on a large stage.

Why is Hamilton mostly remembered for the things it's not?

The musical, now 10 years old, seems forever defined by the political moment in which it debuted.
8 min read
Jan
19
The player and the mayor stand in front of the broken down community center in Stardew Valley.

January mailbag!

6 min read
Nov
10
Abed from Community points at the camera.

November Mailbag!

7 min read
Mar
18
The surprisingly enduring appeal of Stephen Sondheim's Company

The surprisingly enduring appeal of Stephen Sondheim's Company

Two major productions have revealed new facets in a musical long thought to be hopelessly dated.
9 min read
Oct
01
The radical leftist, queer utopia of Hello, Dolly!

The radical leftist, queer utopia of Hello, Dolly!

"Money should circulate like rainwater. It should be flowing down among the people."
7 min read
Sep
01
Four African musicals everybody should watch

Four African musicals everybody should watch

These musical delights are a great way to get to know the pop culture of Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa.
6 min read