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Catch 42nd Street, Kinky Boots and 3 Other Shows on PBS This Month

PBS’ third annual “Broadway’s Best” series starts tonight, and this year’s edition is a treat for dance lovers. The 2019 lineup features five shows: three are Broadway musicals, one’s a West End play and the fifth is a taping from The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park, with movement by a big-name choreographer. Each […]

What It Takes to Be a Musical's Dance Captain

Once a Broadway show officially opens, most choreographers direct their attention to a new project, and in high school productions, frequently the choreographer can’t be present during the entire rehearsal process. That’s where the dance captain comes in: Their job is to maintain the integrity of a show’s choreo as originally set by the choreographer. […]

The Best of Broadway

From fairy godmothers to lions, witches and outrageous wardrobes, the Great White Way has something for everyone. Here’s your guide to the greatest—and danciest—hits. New & Noteworthy Cinderella (by Carol Rosegg) Cinderella: You know that story where a dowdy (but beautiful) young girl meets her prince charming and gets to rock a pair of glass […]

The 2013 Tony Awards: Highs and Lows

Did you catch the Kinky Boots Awards last night? Uh, I mean the Tony Awards? Yes, it seemed like Cyndi Lauper’s high-spirited, be-spangled musical took home just about every prize there was, including Best Musical. But at the risk of sounding totally cheesy, I’d say we, the audience, were the real winners last night—because hey, […]

The 2013 Tony Award Nominations Have Been Announced…

This is pretty much how we felt when we heard that “Matilda: The Musical” had earned 12 noms. (cast of “Matilda” photographed by Joan Marcus) …and some of our favorite dance-y musicals racked up quite a few! (Not that we’re all that surprised.) Leading the pack are the Cyndi Lauper’s cheeky Kinky Boots, the witty, […]