A (Not at All) Scientific Approach to Predicting the 2021 Tony Awards

Well, the Tonys are finally upon us (assuming that we can all figure out how to activate that free trial for Paramount+ to watch the actual awards part of the ceremony), which means that I’ve been spending my time scouring the internet for predictions while figuring out what I think will be most likely to win as well. Since there’s a lot of close races … Continue reading A (Not at All) Scientific Approach to Predicting the 2021 Tony Awards

bottomlessbwaySeptember 26, 2021Leave a comment

Musical by the Line, Reviews

SIX (in 9 short lines)

Ahh SIX, the musical that had its opening night canceled the day of, when Broadway announced its closing due to COVID-19. Personally, I was waiting to read reviews that night, but I suppose now I have the chance to get ahead of them. Before having seen this show, I did not know what to expect from the book scenes. What can six 1500s queens say … Continue reading SIX (in 9 short lines)

bottomlessbwayApril 29, 2020April 29, 2020Leave a comment

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A Not-So-Brief Guide to the 2019-2020 Broadway Season

It’s 2020, which means we’re getting a new wave of Broadway musicals that will be starting previews soon. But in case you don’t want to wait for those to open, here’s a general overview of what to look out for this Broadway season! Musicals of the Season (in order of opening date) Moulin Rouge! – Al Hirschfeld TheatreFirst Preview: June 28, 2019Opening: July 25, 2019On … Continue reading A Not-So-Brief Guide to the 2019-2020 Broadway Season

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Musical by the Line

Tootsie

As one of my favorite musicals from this past season, Tootsie contains a book that manages to deftly balance plot and comedy, to the point where many of the songs are often overlooked. Today, as it’s closing, I wanted to highlight some of the best lines in the songs, as I find they can be both hysterically funny and earnestly heartfelt. “Opening Number”: Is he … Continue reading Tootsie

bottomlessbwayJanuary 6, 2020Leave a comment

Critic's Notebook, Reviews

Cats: The Good, the Bad, and the Hairy

It should be noted that this was written after viewing the original unaltered CGI, and not the re-release of the updated CGI. Cats is the movie that 2019 deserved. NPR Pop Culture Happy Hour Quick Takes The Good The British accents, though I think it’s mostly that the accents made everything feel more legitimate and less bat-shit crazy Tom Hooper fixed some issues from Les … Continue reading Cats: The Good, the Bad, and the Hairy

bottomlessbwayDecember 31, 2019December 31, 2019Leave a comment

Musical by the Line

The Lightning Thief

The Lightning Thief (and the whole Percy Jackson series) was always one of my favorite books growing up, so I was so excited to hear that it had been made into a musical (and even more so to read all the glowing reviews that came out of its Off-Broadway run at the Lortel). When the cast recording came out, I bought it immediately and it’s … Continue reading The Lightning Thief

bottomlessbwayOctober 16, 2019Leave a comment

Musical by the Line

The Prom

In honor of the recently announced movie and tour of “The Prom,” the show behind one of my favorite cast recordings of this past season, I am beginning a new series called ‘Musical by the Line.’ The purpose of this series is to provide a sneak-peek of the story and lyrical genius of each musical by showcasing just one line (or two, I cheat) from … Continue reading The Prom

bottomlessbwaySeptember 16, 2019January 5, 2020Leave a comment

Critic's Notebook, Reviews

Burn This

In the first Broadway revival of Lanford Wilson’s 1987 play (now directed by Michael Mayer), grief remains the catalyst that kicks off the show, giving way to a portrait of how this grief can launch people out of their ordinary routines and change them in a subtle but lasting way. While the play’s themes and motifs are many, at its core remains an explosively large … Continue reading Burn This

bottomlessbwayMay 9, 2019January 5, 2020Leave a comment

Critic's Notebook, Reviews

NASSIM, the Play

In his namesake play, Nassim entangles the actor and playwright into one on- and off-stage character as he attempts to unify international audiences with the one thing that differs most from country to country: language. Borrowing the structure of a lecture on Farsi, he foregoes grammar and complex sentences, instead appealing to the pathos of his guest star and audience with short phrases such as … Continue reading NASSIM, the Play

bottomlessbwayApril 1, 2019January 5, 2020Leave a comment

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A (Not at All) Scientific Approach to Predicting the 2021 Tony Awards

SIX (in 9 short lines)

A Not-So-Brief Guide to the 2019-2020 Broadway Season

Tootsie

Cats: The Good, the Bad, and the Hairy

The Lightning Thief

The Prom

Burn This

NASSIM, the Play