Hamilton makes history learning fun, imparts valuable lessons

Hamilton makes history learning fun, imparts valuable lessons

Photo by Joan Marcus The ultra-popular Hamilton remains docked in Miami through March 24   By AARON KRAUSE With the state of our country today, maybe we need to go back in time and learn (or re-learn) why our forefathers founded this nation. And there aren’t that many better shows...

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Moulin Rouge The Musical is visually striking, theatrical

Photo by Matthew Murphy Robert Petkoff and cast appear in a scene from an equity national touring production of Moulin Rouge the Musical.   By AARON KRAUSE You will surely marvel at the many gorgeous visuals in Moulin Rouge! The (Stage) Musical.  Undoubtedly, they are breathtaking to behold. Therefore, as...

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New Broadway Touring seasons announced for Miami, Ft. Lauderdale

New Broadway Touring seasons announced for Miami, Ft. Lauderdale

If you live in South Florida and fear that you won’t be able to get to New York City to see MJ The Musical on Broadway, you will have two chances to see the four-time Tony Award-Winning hit locally. Specifically, the Broadway touring production of MJ The Musical will come...

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Once again, ‘Annie’ wins us over

Once again, ‘Annie’ wins us over

Photo by Matthew Murphy Here are Annie and Daddy Warbucks during one of the musical’s brightest moments.   By AARON KRAUSE In the irresistible, new, non-equity national touring production of Annie, the orphans circle Miss Hannigan like vultures. Then, they unload garbage on her as though she were a dump....

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‘Chicago’ remains entertaining and terribly timely

‘Chicago’ remains entertaining and terribly timely

Photo by Jeremy Daniel Billy Flynn (Jeff Brooks) makes a point during a performance of the national non-equity touring production of Chicago.   By AARON KRAUSE During the age of Donald J. Trump, “Fake News,” “Alternative Facts,” and George Santos, the musical Chicago seems torn from today’s headlines. Indeed, although...

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‘Tina’ triumphs in national touring production

Photo courtesy of Broadway Across America Naomi Rodgers slays as Tina Turner in an equity national touring production traversing the U.S.   By AARON KRAUSE Tina Turner reportedly said that she summoned her “Inner Lion” to make it through various challenges. Certainly, the renowned performer’s fierce inner strength, fire, and...

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‘Aladdin’ astonishes anew

    The titular character (Adi Roy) touches gold in an equity national  touring production of Aladdin.     By AARON KRAUSE The last time Aladdin visited South Florida, life as we knew it was still operating. Specifically, a little less than three years ago, in January 2020, virtually nobody...

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Touring production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ offers a relatable titular character

Touring production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ offers a relatable titular character

  Photo by Matthew Murphy, Evan Zimmerman, MurphyMade Jesus Christ (Aaron LaVigne) stands out in this dance number from the 50th anniversary national touring production of Jesus Christ Superstar.    By AARON KRAUSE Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s glorious music is front and center in the moving and intense,...

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‘Cats’ still wins us over

‘Cats’ still wins us over

Photo by Matthew Murphy The Jellicle Cats appear close together, suggesting a tight-knit group.   By AARON KRAUSE They cartwheel, crawl, kick, shake, sing, slide, spin, somersault, speak, jump, kneel, tap dance, talk, walk, and leap – right into our hearts. Even after more than four decades, these felines still...

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‘Anastasia’ awes in national touring production

‘Anastasia’ awes in national touring production

Photo by Jeremy Daniel Anya (Kyla Stone) goes on a journey into her past in the non-equity touring production of Anastasia, currently playing in Miami.     By AARON KRAUSE A ride up the Eiffel Tower and a journey by train through the early 20th century European countryside are some...

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