High Drama

Movie or musical? (Part 4)

From Helen to Heathers.

Jul 26 • 

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2

You found me just in time

I’m embracing positivity by breaking down jukebox musicals I actually like.

Jul 7 • 

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June 2025

We could see "Boop"

An ode to Jasmine Amy Rogers and the magic of being "Boop"-pilled.

Jun 7 • 

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1

Movie or musical (or play)? (Part 3)

From Norma Desmond to Edward R. Murrow.

Jun 1 • 

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July 2024

Not just about cats

Believe the hype.

Jul 14, 2024 • 

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June 2024

10 performances I love that weren't nominated for Tonys

Only nine were eligible, but that's neither here nor there.

Jun 9, 2024 • 

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2

May 2024

Oops!...I did it again

The jukebox shows this season were largely pleasant surprises.

May 26, 2024 • 

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Movie or musical? (Part 2)

From elephants to Ponyboys.

May 12, 2024 • 

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2

April 2024

Movie or musical? (Part 1)

From DeLoreans to dentata.

Apr 21, 2024 • 

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2

August 2023

Jew-ish theater

Shows rated by how bad they made me feel about not being a better Jew.

Aug 6, 2023 • 

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1

July 2023

A scoring rubric for jukebox musicals

Or how I learned to stop worrying and love Neil Diamond.

Jul 9, 2023 • 

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June 2023

"Grey House" didn't scare me, and that's OK

But also no, it's not.

Jun 19, 2023 • 

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