There is a great track record of musical theatre tackling political material. Bloom seems too afraid of its own subject material to truly tackle the issues.
Patrons at the Eldorado, a popular LGBTQ cabaret in Berlin during the Weimar years.
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I’m happy again: A pandemic-induced move to virtual music theatre presents a paradigm shift for the genre, yet reveals surprising benefits in facilitating new access to music in community.
Gregory Camp, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Most of Garland’s films are strikingly void of musical numbers that exist purely for their own sake. Her talents as an actor and singer would shape the movie musical for decades.
The musical ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ has always had ardent fans and fierce critics.
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Gregory Camp, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Adapting a stage musical to the big screen is never simple, and can often go disastrously wrong. Here’s our expert’s opinions on what works and what doesn’t.