‘The Notebook: The Musical’ isn’t transcendent, but it locates some wisdom in its transformation to the stage

The musical adaptation of "The Notebook," Nicholas Sparks' romantic novel that was turned into a 2004 film starring Ryan ...
The New York Times

When Musical Directions Don’t Say What to Do, but How to Be

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s notebook What is the purpose of a poem, an illustration or a nonsensical phrase in a score? If it makes musicians stop and think, that’s a ...
USA Today

A Betty Boop musical shouldn't work. But with Jasmine Amy Rogers, it's 'phenomenal.'

NEW YORK ‒ In high school choir, Jasmine Amy Rogers discovered Audra McDonald, the six-time Tony-winning Broadway legend. “I cried the first time I heard her voice,” recalls Rogers, 26. “I was seeing ...
Inverse

Music Doesn’t Just Trigger Memories — It Can Fundamentally Alter Them

Have you ever noticed how a particular song can bring back a flood of memories? Maybe it’s the tune that was playing during your first dance or the anthem of a memorable road trip. People often think ...
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‘People aren’t ready for it’: How Paddington the Musical took the world’s favourite bear and put him on stage

It’s the greatest privilege to be asked to do this. But also, woe betide anyone who gets it wrong…” Jessica Swale laughs nervously as she says this. Tom Fletcher is smiling – or is it grimacing? Both ...
Independent Florida Alligator

Why music can’t thrive in a streaming world

While on her recent tour, Icelandic singer-songwriter Björk expressed her distaste for the current state of the music industry in an interview with Variety, claiming streaming culture has ruined the ...