The legacy of Winnie the Pooh has been captivating children and children at heart for almost 100 years. Living on through the pages of A.A. Milne and growing and evolving through Disney, these beloved characters will always have a special place in our hearts.
Winnie The Pooh: The New Musical
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Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical is bringing this joy to New York City with a limited engagement off Broadway. Rockefeller Productions have assembled a talented team of designers, artists, and puppeteers to bring these timeless tales to life with a combination of “full-of-fluff” puppets and original music. Don’t worry, Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical is the perfect blend of familiar stories and the classic songs from the Sherman Brothers we have all grown up with. This combination is a loving tribute to the history and character we all know and love.
Read on for our review of Winnie The Pooh: The New Musical:
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Frankie McNellis is set to showcase her extensive entertainment background as Lucy Hallman in the Netflix adaptation of 13: The Musical. Originally a Broadway production, Netflix’s 13: The Musical will feature a cast that includes Debra Messing, Josh Peck, and Rhea Pearlman. 13: The Musical is sure to be an exciting adaptation of the Broadway musical for theatre lovers and fans of the original production.
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We spoke to Frankie McNellis about what viewers can expect from this new adaptation, following in the footsteps of Ariana Grande and Elizabeth Gillies, preparing for her breakout role in 13: The Musical, and her experience working alongside the cast.
Read on for our exclusive interview with Frankie McNellis below:
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BroadwayCon 2022 is heading back to New York City and bringing with it a star-studded lineup sure to excite the biggest of theatre fans. Featuring panels, performances, interviews, meet and greets, and more, this three-day weekend brings together creators, performers, and fans to celebrate all things Broadway. It’s more important than ever to support Broadway and your local theatres.
BroadwayCon 2022 will showcase Live Q&As and performances from hit Broadway Shows such as A Strange Loop, POTUS, CHICAGO, Dear Evan Hansen, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Six, Disney Princess – The Concert, Beetlejuice and more. This year’s event will be taking place July 8-10, 2022.
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Ben Levi Ross returning as Evan in Dear Evan Hansen has been one of the highlights of my year.
Ben Levi Ross as Evan Hansen
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Few Broadway musicals have stuck with me and resonated as deeply as Dear Evan Hansen. The emotional story that follows a young boy with extreme anxiety has been a light in the darkness for so many of us out there.
I have been fortunate enough to see and experience Dear Evan Hansen live and in person a handful of times. I have experienced different actors take on the emotionally taxing role and make it their own each time. And each time, these incredibly talented Evans reduce me to a puddle of tears that ends up causing water damage to my beloved Playbill.
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Warren Egypt Franklin is quickly rising as a triple threat performer. Perhaps best known for his work as Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the touring company of Hamilton, Warren is now celebrating his first television role. Warren can next be seen starring as Des in the fourth season of the Freeform series Grown-ish.
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We spoke with Warren about what viewers can expect from his character, what he is most excited for fans to see in the upcoming episodes of Grown-ish season 4, and his hopes for the return of Broadway and Hamilton 2.0.
Read on for our exclusive interview with Warren Egypt Franklin below:
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