By Gemma Lolos
12th Grade, LaGuardia High School
The new musical, Bonnie & Clyde, opens with a bang — or I should say, several bangs.
Set in Texas during the Great Depression, young diner waitress Bonnie Parker and escaped convict Clyde Barrow desire nothing more than to leave behind their dull, depressing lives in search of more promising circumstances. While Bonnie yearns for a successful career in Hollywood, and Clyde is unsatisfied with his life as a criminal. The two hopeless dreamers meet when Bonnie has some car troubles and Clyde comes to her rescue. The moment they meet, an irreversible connection is made. ( Read more )
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Dec
16
Bonnie & Clyde
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Dec
15
Lysistrata Jones
By Oumar Berte
12th Grade, International Community High School
When I was assigned to review Lysistrata Jones, I was not really excited about it. To be honest, the name made it sound weird and boring. However, one of the songs from this new Broadway musical is about not judging a book by its cover and after seeing the show, I would add not to judge a play by its name.
Lysistrata Jones follows Lysistrata, a college basketball cheerleader, in her struggle to fit in at her new school, Athens University. She comes up with a very interesting way to help the basket- ball team win at least one game — you’ll understand when you see the play.
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Oct
21
Rent
By Liz Oakley
12th Grade, Brearley High School
When the first guitar riff of RENT exploded through the theatre, I got chills. I instantly remembered how much I loved this show.
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Oct
18
Anything Goes
By Olivia Munk
12th Grade, Bronx High School of Science
Initially debuting in 1934, Anything Goes is about as old-school a musical as they come, but refreshingly so. There is something comforting about sitting back for an evening of traditional comedic mayhem, sequins, and numerous tap routines — on a luxury cruise ship, of course. ( Read more )
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Aug
03
Hair
By Zoe Wolfe
12th Grade, Hunter College High School
It’s summer in New York! Since the city is filled with so many outdoor concerts, movies and green grass, sitting in a theater felt like an insult to the day. However, I didn’t realize that inside of that theater was a perfect summer day waiting for me. You know, the kind of day when the sky seems bluer, the grass seems greener, and the warmth from the sun lights up everyone around you…and suddenly, all you want to do is give flowers to strangers and run through Central Park singing at the top of your lungs. I found all that in the musical Hair, which recently returned to Broadway for a short summer run. ( Read more )
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Jun
29
Free Tickets to Hair!
Hair, which returns to Broadway for a 10-week only ‘Summer of Love’ run, is going back to its free theatre roots by giving away 100 tickets for the show’s first performance on Tuesday, July 5th to the first 100 lucky fans in line at the St. James Theatre – 246 West 44th Street. Tickets will be distributed at 1:00 PM on July 5. Fans waiting in line are encouraged to dress in their best Hair inspired hippie attire; just before tickets are distributed at 1:00 PM, cast members will select the best dressed male and female winners, who will win a walk-on role in a future performance, along with five tickets so that their family and friends can watch them join the tribe.
Student Rush is also available at the box office on the day of performance for $37. Tickets are subject to availability with a maximum of two tickets per valid student ID.
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May
25
Sister Act
By Audrey Alunan
12th Grade, LaGuardia High School
I’ve got something to confess — Sister Act, a musical based on the 1992 movie, is a must-see show!
Deloris Van Cartier is a sassy singer seeking fame in 1970s Philadelphia who worships Donna Summer and sequined mini dresses. When Deloris’ life is put at risk as after witnessing a murder, the police immediately hide her in the last place that anyone would look for her — a Catholic convent full of monotonous nuns wearing long penguin frocks. ( Read more )
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May
20
Catch Me if You Can
By Sara Aronbayev
12th Grade, Bayside High School
Based on the popular movie of the same name, Catch Me If You Can is an upbeat musical starring Aaron Tveit of Next to Normal as Frank Abagnale, Jr., a 17-year-old conman who learned the tricks of the trade from his father. Posing as a pilot, a doctor AND a lawyer is no easy task, but Frank is able to do it without breaking a sweat.
Frank’s father begins as Frank’s mentor and idol, but as the show progresses, we see Frank slowly break from the ways of his father. In the end, it’s Frank’s heart that leads him to his downfall — and to a change of perspective. ( Read more )
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May
19
Priscilla Queen of the Desert
By Desmond Sam
10th Grade, LaGuardia High School
Broadway is a canvas of expression that gives people an opportunity to share their ideas and opinions. The new musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a unique and creative show that entertains and sheds light on important issues.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert, full of glamour and glitter, is a funny musical that leaves you smiling all the way home. Based on the movie The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, the story follows three drag queens on a road trip in Australia. These three characters are not only finding their way through the desert, but are also dealing with being gay in a not always accepting society. ( Read more )
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