Lyric Theatre Cabaret
Lyric Theatre has established its reputation as a first-class presenter of musical theater works. But the company recently set aside an evening to showcase its cast and crew in an intimate cabaret...
View ArticleA musical theater quiz, part II
Here’s another quiz for fans of the musical theater and those who enjoy word puzzles. The challenge is to change one letter in the title to create a new (perhaps preposterous) show. The correct title...
View ArticleWhat theater critics know
Having written about the theater for more than a quarter century, I’ve amassed a considerable amount of knowledge about plays, musicals, acting, Tony Award winners, theatrical long runs and other...
View ArticleHow musical theater creative teams capture an audience
Writers often say the toughest part of their work is getting started. Once they have that first paragraph out of the way, the rest seems to fall neatly into place. It’s much the same with regard to the...
View ArticleMusical theater Jeopardy
In this edition of “Jeopardy!,” the category is “Before and After.” The answers to the clues below will feature two overlapping musical theater titles, i.e. the last word of the first title will be the...
View ArticleThinking backwards
Each of the following has a corresponding musical theater title that will be revealed by stating the opposite of what is printed here. To cite an obvious example, Can’t Can’t is actually “Can-Can” in...
View ArticleA musical theater quiz
Here’s a quiz both for fans of the musical theater and those who enjoy word puzzles. The task is to change one letter in the title to create a new (perhaps preposterous) show. The correct title is in...
View ArticleEmbracing Pulitzer Prize winners in music and drama
A list of Pulitzer Prize winners in music and drama offers a potent reminder of how this nation’s distinguished composers and playwrights have enriched the American cultural landscape. The names...
View ArticleDo you know what an EGOT is?
Each branch of the entertainment industry takes pride in touting its famous record-holders, from Katharine Hepburn (winner of four Academy Awards) to Angela Lansbury and Audra McDonald (recipient of...
View ArticleStacking the deck: musicals win or lose Tony Awards depending on the season
What a difference a year can make. At least, that’s the assumption behind today’s column: a look at Broadway musicals that probably would have won the Tony Award for best musical had they been...
View ArticleA musical theater quiz, part II
Rick RogersHere’s another quiz for fans of the musical theater and those who enjoy word puzzles. The challenge is to change one letter in the title to create a new (perhaps preposterous) show. Read...
View ArticleWhat theater critics know
Rick RogersHaving written about the theater for more than a quarter century, I’ve amassed a considerable amount of knowledge about plays, musicals, acting, Tony Award winners, theatrical long runs and...
View ArticleHow musical theater creative teams capture an audience
Rick RogersWriters often say the toughest part of their work is getting started. Once they have that first paragraph out of the way, the rest seems to fall neatly into place.Read more on NewsOK.com
View ArticleMusical theater Jeopardy
Rick RogersIn this edition of “Jeopardy!,” the category is “Before and After.” The answers to the clues below will feature two overlapping musical theater titles, i.e.Read more on NewsOK.com
View ArticleThinking backwards
Rick RogersEach of the following has a corresponding musical theater title that will be revealed by stating the opposite of what is printed here.Read more on NewsOK.com
View ArticleA musical theater quiz
Rick RogersHere’s a quiz both for fans of the musical theater and those who enjoy word puzzles. The task is to change one letter in the title to create a new (perhaps preposterous) show. Read more on...
View ArticleEmbracing Pulitzer Prize winners in music and drama
Rick RogersA list of Pulitzer Prize winners in music and drama offers a potent reminder of how this nation’s distinguished composers and playwrights have enriched the American cultural landscape.Read...
View ArticleDo you know what an EGOT is?
Rick RogersEach branch of the entertainment industry takes pride in touting its famous record-holders, from Katharine Hepburn (winner of four Academy Awards) to Angela Lansbury and Audra McDonald...
View ArticleStacking the deck: musicals win or lose Tony Awards depending on the season
Rick RogersWhat a difference a year can make. At least, that’s the assumption behind today’s column: a look at Broadway musicals that probably would have won the Tony Award for best musical had they...
View ArticleMemorable grand entrances
Rick RogersPut a staircase in a family residence, and you simply establish a convenient way to get from one level to the next.Read more on NewsOK.com
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