I think I missed out, not growing up watching Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella starring Julie Andrews on television every Christmas. When I think Cinderella, I think Disney. After seeing the latest production of the former version at 5th Avenue Theatre this week, I’m ready to switch sides. The entire musical goes by in a flash… [Read more…]
October 21, 2011
I’m going to skip the introductory formalities and get straight to it: Carolee Carmello as Aimee Semple McPherson is the best leading performance I’ve seen in a musical in ages. Now that I’ve spoiled the surprise, let’s back up. Saving Aimee, a musical by Kathie Lee Gifford, David Pomeranz, and David Friedman, is the 5th… [Read more…]
July 24, 2011
My sister’s elementary school choir chose the soundtrack from Disney’s Aladdin when I was in 7th grade, a year after the movie came out. For months, I heard those songs everywhere I went. I would bet good money my parents still know the words to A Whole New World. While my friend Shannon prepped herself… [Read more…]
December 5, 2011
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