The New York Times – Music:
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sara Bareilles, Joshua Henry, Jeanine Tesori, Jason Robert Brown and New York Times writers and editors pick 13 songs to seal the deal.
Category: Theater
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How 2 New Songs Made Their Way Into ‘Wicked: For Good’
The New York Times – Music:
Each witch gets a new number as part of an effort to flesh out the arc of the stage show’s second act.
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Meryl Streep and More Stars Toast Tom Hanks in ‘This World of Tomorrow’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A crowd that included Meryl Streep, Martin Short and Steve Martin packed the Shed for the actor’s new show, “This World of Tomorrow.”
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A Fats Waller Musical All But Disappeared (Until Now)
The New York Times – Music:
The jazz pianist and composer wrote music for the World War II hit “Early to Bed,” which was running when he died at 39. Two concerts will bring its songs back to life.
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Those Little Chimes That Say ‘Please Take Your Seat’
The New York Times – Music:
At New York’s performing arts venues, herding audiences is a melodic mission.
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‘Chess,’ With Lea Michele: At Least They Have the Abba Songs
The New York Times – Music:
This new revival, starring Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher and Aaron Tveit, is a reminder why the erratic yet rewarding show has endured all these years.
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Leslie Odom Jr., Back in the Room Where It Happens
The New York Times – Music:
In “Hamilton,” no moment captures the actor’s emotional expansiveness, artistic breadth and vocal depth better than this number.