Tag: musical

“Mean Girls” Remake Is A Bit Boring

HOLLYWOOD—When I heard a new “Mean Girls” remake or reboot was coming to the screen I was excited, the 2004 flick written by Tina...

Tony Award Winning Musical “The Wiz” Comes To SF

SAN FRANCISCO—The Mayor of San Francisco, other city leaders and Broadway SF at the SFJAZZ Center welcomed the cast and production team of “The...

“In The Heights” Is Musical Magic

HOLLYWOOD—I tell people this time and time again, I’m not the biggest fan of musicals. I have a hard time wrapping my brain around...

“Cats” Is An Utter Mess

HOLLYWOOD─There are some movies that are just so bad, you cannot wrap your mind around how the movie got made in the first place....

Taron Egerton Shines In “Rocketman!”

HOLLYWOOD—Let me be very clear please don’t attempt to compare “Bohemian Rhapsody” to “Rocketman.” Yes, while both movies are about musical icons, one about...

Audience Panic Halts “Hamilton” Performance

SAN FRANCISCO—Chaos broke out during the musical performance of "Hamilton" at San Francisco's Orpheum theatre on Friday, February 15. Officials indicated that audience members...

“Mary Poppins Returns” Is No Masterpiece

HOLLYWOOD—It only took 54 years, but a sequel to the classic “Mary Poppins” has finally reached the big screen. There is just one major...

“Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” Bores

HOLLYWOOD—Look, it is no easy task to craft a musical that sings to the audience. I think the most grappling issue with musicals is...

Broadway Show “Hamilton” Coming To SF

SAN FRANCISCO—Its finally here, "Hamilton" the Broadway musical will kick off its national tour on Friday, March 10 at San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre. "Hamilton" tells the...

African-American Shakespeare’s “Cinderella” Top Weekend Event

SAN FRANCISCO—Hoodline and ABC7 News reported that on Christmas Eve that the African-American Shakespeare Company's (AASC) production of "Cinderella," which played at The Herbst Theatre...