Some Broadway musicals are original creations (such as Dear Evan Hansen or Hamilton), others are based on movies, and some successful stage productions are later adapted into films. Here’s a look at the Broadway musicals being adapted into films in recent years. Musicals currently on stage that inspired films Musical films released or announced since 2019 Disney’s two most popular …Read more
Hello from New York, where November days sit around 50 F and winter is on the way. We finally saw Dear Evan Hansen, the 2017 Tony winner with six awards including Best Musical. Even two years after opening, the show was selling out daily and tickets were hard to find. Thanks to a partner invitation, we caught both the afternoon …Read more
The smash-hit musical “Dear Evan Hansen,” currently running at The Music Box Theatre, has released a new cast album. While it is well known that the show won six awards at the 2017 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, did you know that the original cast album debuted at No. 8 on the U.S. Billboard chart? With every song written by …Read more
Hello! Mizuki here. I went to the theater with our boss, Mr. D, for the brand new musical King Kong. With a massive high tech Kong puppet promised to roar right in front of us, it felt like heading to Universal Studios, so we practically skipped to the venue. Here are the highlights, production notes, and our honest impressions. King …Read more
The hit musical “Be More Chill”, which originated Off-Broadway, officially arrived on Broadway on February 13, 2019. Beloved by young audiences and widely shared across social media, the show has already inspired huge buzz — and now, a film adaptation has been confirmed! Let’s take a closer look at the story behind this phenomenon. Be More Chill tickets and show …Read more
The long-running Broadway hit “Wicked” celebrates its 15th anniversary since its premiere on October 30, 2003. With over 6,263 performances to date, a special anniversary concert titled “A Very Wicked Halloween” will take place on October 29, featuring members of the original cast and star-studded guest performers. Let’s take a look back at this Broadway phenomenon and the exciting lineup …Read more
Premiering in March 2018, the hit musical Mean Girls became the most nominated production of that year’s Tony Awards with 12 nominations, including Best musical, Best performance by a leading actress in a musical for Taylor Louderman as Regina, and Best performance by a featured actress in a musical for Ashley Park as Gretchen. The show continues to deliver impressive …Read more
Here’s a roundup of Broadway shows scheduled from the winter of 2018 onward! Check out the titles that catch your eye, from productions already on sale to those with opening dates still to be announced. Broadway musical ticket guide Titles opening in November 2018 The Cher Show Previews: November 1, 2018 Opening: December 3, 2018 Theatre: Neil Simon Theatre A …Read more
Broadway musicals draw on many kinds of source material, from books to true stories and more. Here, we spotlight Broadway shows that are adapted from films. Movies span action, romance, CG-driven spectacles, and animation. In fact, no fewer than 72 Broadway musicals have been adapted from films so far. Some began as cultural phenomena at the cinema; others are well-known …Read more
The Tony Awards, the most prestigious honor in the world of Broadway musicals, will hold its 73rd annual ceremony on June 9, 2019 at the same venue as last year, Radio City Music Hall. At Broadway Musical brings you the latest ceremony updates along with highlights from past award winners. Broadway musical ticket guide What are the Tony Awards? Held …Read more
