Hello Beautiful People, When a musical closes before its time, before it has ran its course, before the masses from outside the NYC/Metro area get to soak in the artistry and music…well, my heart hurts a little. HANDS ON A HARDBODY, a new american musical made in America, is closing April 13th. Ach. There’s…
Hello Beautiful People, As fate would have it, I happened to interview Mr. Joe Iconis the week after Jeremy Jordan sang “Broadway, Here I Come!” on the season two premier of Smash. I tell you this, because Joe wrote the song – and it’s outstanding. But Joe is no stranger to the musical theater writing…
Hello Beautiful People, As some of you may know…MOTOWN is alive and well on the Great White Way! Opening on April 14th at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, Motown: The Musical will undoubtedly wow ya and dazzle ya with the melodies and majesty of one of musics greatest periods. Which is why I’m SO pleased to introduce you…
Hello Beautiful People, I’m absolutely elated to launch our DIRECTORS Q&A SERIES! [Insert squeals of laughter & joy and happiness here.] Our first director, well, I’m going to have to control my gushy tendencies, as she is a phenomenal human being. Shakina and I met in one of those perfect New York moments, outside the…
Hey, everyone! Time for another playlist! I should also have another artist profile for ya in the next few weeks, so stay tuned! Here are some tracks I’ve been digging lately: 1) Cry Monster Cry, “The Fallen” 2) The Tallest Man on Earth, “Love Is All” 3) Punch Brothers, “Rye Whiskey” 4) Mumford & Sons,…
Hello Beautiful People, I loved Big Fish the book. I adored Big Fish the movie. Big Fish on Broadway…well, that’s taking it to another level. There’s only two songs that have been released to the ears of the public, and so far, I’m in love. In. Love. The movie had magic, and spark, and heart, and…
Hello Beautiful People, Just wanted to let you know that we will not have any books in the month of April, we’re taking a break from reading… APRIL FOOLS! Did we get ya? All kidding aside, here are our picks for APRIL! Blood, Bones & Butter by Gabrielle Hamilton The Painted Girls, by Cathy Marie…
Hello Beautiful People, For those of you who are not aware, we’ve come up with a Bookstore Pledge here at The Write Teacher(s). What does that mean? We have promised to find more independent bookstore gems throughout this school year. We will travel, we will take suggestions, and we will write about it all. So,…
Hello Beautiful People, MiG Ayesa was first introduced to you all in our Music Magic Series, and we’re honored and elated that he has also participated in an exclusive interview for our Actors & Actresses Q&A Series as well! TWT: What was the most memorable part of playing Stacee Jaxx in Rock of Ages? MA:…
Hello Beautiful People, On March 26th, I had the pleasure of attending the first preview of The Testament of Mary, which officially opens April 22nd and runs until June 16th at the Walter Kerr Theatre. I am in awe of Fiona Shaw. Whatever opinions you may have on the show, let’s get something clear right…