For years, Amy Jo Jackson has been bringing commanding female characters to life, like Madame Blood in Kapow-i GoGo, Magenta in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Ursula in The Little Mermaid. In her newest 54 Below show, however, she is owning her feminine power by singing songs traditionally performed by men. I am thrilled to…
I’ve been reflecting back on the past year in New York City theatre, compiling my favorite shows, performances, and moments on (and off) Broadway. That recap will be coming soon, but first, there are a few moments that need to called out for the wrong reasons. From bad casting and lazy artistry to undervaluing the…
2015 Tony Nominees (winners in bold)
The 2015 Tony Award nominees were announced this morning, and out of the 22 shows honored, the most nominated shows were An American in Paris and the Public Theater’s Fun Home which each received 12 nominations. Close behind were Something Rotten! with 10 nominations, The King and I with 9, and Wolf Hall Parts One &…
Broadway has a habit, for better or worse, of following Hollywood trends. This year’s blockbuster line-up was full of YA, or young adult, novel adaptations from The Fault in Our Stars to Maze Runner and If I Stay, not to mention the highly-anticipated The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1. YA novel adaptations have been popular…
Ludus NYC - On Broadway, Off Broadway, And Everything In Between 