Tag: Musical

Arts & Culture

Phantom of the Opera Through the Ages

As of January 9th, 2023, the world-renowned musical The Phantom of the Opera became the longest-ever running show on Broadway with its non-stop run of thirty-five years (Rabinowitz). To the shock of millions of fans all over the world, at the end of last year, it was announced that Phantom […]

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Top Seven Musical Duets About Love

Happy February, TPS! Although it’s not the most remarkable month, Valentine’s Day falls smack in the middle. In honor of the holiday, I’ve taken the opportunity to put together an incomplete, subjective list of the seven top musical theatre duets about love (and why), from worst to best. Songs are […]

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Is Javert Really a Villain?

Disclaimer: The 2012 film “Les Miserables” is rated PG-13 due to suggestive material, violence, and thematic elements.  A timeless classic with thirty-four different adaptations, Les Miserables remains one of the most beloved musicals in the theater world (IMDb). The large, multigenerational cast of characters is quite nuanced with respect to […]