All articles tagged with #musical comedy
The article reviews the film 'Blue Moon' by Richard Linklater, a humorous and intimate portrayal of lyricist Lorenz Hart's life around the opening of 'Oklahoma!' on Broadway, highlighting Hawke's performance and the film's appeal to musical and Broadway fans.
Tom Lehrer, a renowned musical comedian, satirist, and mathematician known for his witty and darkly humorous songs, has died at age 97 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He gained fame in the 1950s and '60s with songs like 'Poisoning Pigeons in the Park' and 'The Vatican Rag,' and influenced many artists and comedians. Lehrer also had a significant academic career, teaching mathematics at prestigious universities and contributing to television and educational series. His legacy endures through his sharp satire and musical innovation.
Megan Hilty, starring in the Broadway adaptation of 'Death Becomes Her,' shared a humorous note from Meryl Streep, who originated her role in the 1992 film. Streep's note, "Break a leg, or I’ll break it for you," was accompanied by wilted flowers, referencing the film's themes of eternal youth and beauty. The musical, praised for improving upon the original film, features a cast including Jennifer Simard and is running at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre through August 2025.
Netflix releases trailer for the upcoming third season of "Girls5Eva," following the reunion of a one-hit-wonder girl group from the late '90s as they embark on a comeback tour after recording a new album. The series premieres on March 14, featuring the original cast and additional guest stars, and is created and executive produced by Meredith Scardino.
"Hazbin Hotel," the viral sensation created by animator Vivienne Medrano, has been adapted into a full-fledged series on Prime Video. The adult animated musical comedy follows the story of Charlie Morningstar, the princess of Hell, as she opens a hotel to rehabilitate sinners and avoid the yearly cleanse. The show features a talented voice cast and boasts a theatrical musical identity, but struggles with pacing and some hit-or-miss humor. Overall, "Hazbin Hotel" offers a sweet and raunchy time for adults, especially musical theater enthusiasts.
Bowen Yang, breakout star of "Saturday Night Live," discusses his role as God in the upcoming film "Dicks: The Musical," a cult sketch show turned movie. Yang reflects on his long-standing friendship with the creators, Aaron Jackson and Joshua Sharp, and expresses his excitement for the film's expansion and success. He also shares his interpretation of God's favorite book, dietary restrictions, and favorite movie studio, as well as his thoughts on Jesus' return and the Sewer Boys. "Dicks: The Musical" will be released in October.
The fourth and final season of the "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" spinoff on Disney Plus reunites the original cast members from the iconic "High School Musical" films. The season follows the filming of "High School Musical 4: The Reunion," a high-budget movie production that continues the story of the East High characters. While the main characters from the original films do not appear, the spinoff expands on the lore of the original films and explores the lives of beloved characters. The series has received acclaim for its original songs, inclusive storytelling, and LGBTQ+ representation. The final season tackles college decisions, anxiety, sexuality, and first love. All episodes will be available on Disney Plus.
Shucked, a new musical comedy on Broadway, combines hayseed humor with urban camp and features a plot set in backwoods Corn Cob County of Red State America. Directed by Jack O’Brien and produced by Mike Bosner and Jason Owen, the musical follows locals devoted to their yellow husk-covered lifeblood. The show is a match made in some bizarro Broadway cornfield of dreams, and if the rapid-fire aw-shucked jokes elicit groans almost as often as laughs, the ratio can’t dampen the high spirits and goofy charm.