By Lee Pfeiffer
I've become somewhat jaded and downright cynical when it comes to the tidal wave of musical stage productions based on popular, non-musical motion pictures. So it was with a sense of wariness that I approached the world premiere engagement of "The Sting" at the Papermill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ. After all, the classic, Oscar-winning 1973 film doesn't need musical production numbers to "improve it". There was already a great deal of interest in the production prior to the relatively last-minute announcement last month that the production would star Harry Connick, Jr. That sent already healthy tickets sales into overdrive and you'd be hard-pressed to find seats for the engagement, which runs through April 29. It doesn't take long to set aside one's suspicions that this might be a lightweight rip-off of a great film. As with all Papermill shows, this one first impresses with its creative and often ingenious...
I've become somewhat jaded and downright cynical when it comes to the tidal wave of musical stage productions based on popular, non-musical motion pictures. So it was with a sense of wariness that I approached the world premiere engagement of "The Sting" at the Papermill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ. After all, the classic, Oscar-winning 1973 film doesn't need musical production numbers to "improve it". There was already a great deal of interest in the production prior to the relatively last-minute announcement last month that the production would star Harry Connick, Jr. That sent already healthy tickets sales into overdrive and you'd be hard-pressed to find seats for the engagement, which runs through April 29. It doesn't take long to set aside one's suspicions that this might be a lightweight rip-off of a great film. As with all Papermill shows, this one first impresses with its creative and often ingenious...
- 4/7/2018
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Brandy rocks Chicago!
The 38-year-old singer made a triumphant return to Broadway's Chicago on Thursday, reprising the role of Roxie Hart for a limited engagement.
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Brandy was visibly moved during the curtain call, graciously thanking the audience while taking her bow, then visibly holding back tears as she stood beside her co-stars, Tom Hewitt and Lana Gordon.
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Shortly before hitting the stage for last night's performance, Brandy shared a selfie showing off her full stage makeup. The pretty pic came one day after she shared on Instagram, "Just can't ever get enough of @chicagomusical ❤️ #RoxieHart saved my life and she will forever be a part of me."
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The "What About Us" singer first played the Merry Murderess in a four-month extended engagement on the...
The 38-year-old singer made a triumphant return to Broadway's Chicago on Thursday, reprising the role of Roxie Hart for a limited engagement.
More: Brandy ‘Floored’ by Fan-Made Barbie Dolls: ‘I Love Barbie Brandy’
Brandy was visibly moved during the curtain call, graciously thanking the audience while taking her bow, then visibly holding back tears as she stood beside her co-stars, Tom Hewitt and Lana Gordon.
Jp Yim/Getty ImagesJP Yim/Getty Images
Shortly before hitting the stage for last night's performance, Brandy shared a selfie showing off her full stage makeup. The pretty pic came one day after she shared on Instagram, "Just can't ever get enough of @chicagomusical ❤️ #RoxieHart saved my life and she will forever be a part of me."
Related: Amy Schumer to Make Broadway Debut Alongside Keegan-Michael Key in Steve Martin's New Play
The "What About Us" singer first played the Merry Murderess in a four-month extended engagement on the...
- 8/18/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Finding Neverland, the enchanting Broadway musical set to soar on tour this fall, began rehearsals under the visionary direction of Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus. The cast is led by Kevin Kern Bridges of Madison County, Wicked and Christine Dwyer Wicked, Rent, with Tom Hewitt Jesus Christ Superstar, Chicago, Joanna Glushak A Gentleman's Guide to Love amp Murder, After the Night and the Music, Jordan Cole, Finn Faulconer, Ben Krieger, Jacob Morrell, Gregory Trechel, and Mitchell Wray.
- 9/12/2016
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
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