All posts tagged in broadway
Broadway is seen as a form of privilege among the audience. It is seen through the attire, the theatre, the ticket cost and sometimes, the Broadway show itself. Broadway, speaking as a whole, claims to have progressed and evolved from its true act of entitlement when it first began. Or rather, when people began to … <a href="https://culture.affinitymagazine.us/broadway-bootlegs-the-form-of-art-that-should-be-accesible/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read
The 1997 film Anastasia has stolen hearts of all ages. Many grew up with film while others are enjoying the film after its legacy. The journey of Anya becoming Anastasia Romanov has become a reality despite its real-life history. In 2016, Anastasia officially became a musical on Broadway. The musical is currently showing at the Broadhurst … <a href="https://culture.affinitymagazine.us/take-a-journey-to-the-past-with-the-international-cast-of-anastasia-the-musical/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read
Whether you love Broadway plays or not, Once on This Island is a show you need to see. Sure, it’s not as well known as bigger Broadway shows such as Hamilton or Wicked, but it deserves just as much recognition – I’m here to tell you why. Recently nominated for eight Tony awards (and winner … <a href="https://culture.affinitymagazine.us/once-on-this-island-is-a-broadway-must-see/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read
Determined to make a difference after the horrific incident in which Donald Trump ridiculed a journalist with a disability, playwright Lindsey Ferrentino and actress Jamie Brewer decided to base their most recent play around a character with Down syndrome. The play, “Amy and the Orphans,” which opens on the first of March in a Roundabout Theater … <a href="https://culture.affinitymagazine.us/meet-jamie-brewer-the-first-actress-with-down-syndrome-to-play-the-lead-in-broadway-theatre/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read
As someone who had never been to BroadwayCon before, I really had no idea what to expect. As a personal Broadway lover, I was super excited to be able to attend an event solely dedicated to anything and everything Broadway. At the beginning of the morning I attended a singalong, which in my opinion was … <a href="https://culture.affinitymagazine.us/everything-youve-ever-wondered-about-broadwaycon/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read
Acting can be such an enjoyable thing to be involved in. From the local theater to worldwide films, the experiences that come along with acting can be extremely memorable. Truly amazing things can come out of creating a hobby or pursuing a career in entertainment, however, it isn’t all what most would expect. As someone … <a href="https://culture.affinitymagazine.us/6-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-pursuing-acting/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read
As we enjoy this last month of 2017, we reminisce about all the amazing contributions in the field of music this year. From the debut album of One Direction’s Harry Styles to the return of Kesha, it’s safe to say this was a great year to discover new bangers. However, with the release of so … <a href="https://culture.affinitymagazine.us/4-incredibly-underrated-albums-and-eps-of-2017/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read
The third annual Elsie Fest took place on Oct. 8 at Central Park Summerstage. The event, which celebrates stars of the stage and screen, was created by Glee actor Darren Criss and he describes it as “the Coachella of the musical theater world.” The show got its name from a lyric in the song “Cabaret.” … <a href="https://culture.affinitymagazine.us/elsie-fest-takes-over-central-park/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read
Broadway fans flooded Shubert Alley to take advantage of the deals and rare finds amongst the various booths at the Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction. The event, which benefits Broadway Care/Equity Fight Aids (BCEFA), is in its 31st year. As of last year, all 30 years of the event raised $12.6 million. Since the nonprofit … <a href="https://culture.affinitymagazine.us/broadway-memorabilia-auctioned-and-sold-at-annual-flea-market-for-a-great-cause/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read
By the end of next month, 3 Broadways shows that opened during the 2016-17 season, will have closed. 2 of these shows, Groundhog Day and Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812″ received Best Musical Tony nominations, and the outlier, Bandstand, received the Tony Award for Best Choreography. Here’s a rundown of the 3 shows closing next month, … <a href="https://culture.affinitymagazine.us/three-2016-17-season-broadway-shows-to-close-in-september/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read
Diana Huey is an Asian-American actress and singer who has been cast as Ariel in Disney’s stage musical, The Little Mermaid. Huey received warm reviews of her performance as Ariel, but along with those reviews, she also received backlash due to the fact that she is not white. Ariel, as you may recall, is a red-haired … <a href="https://culture.affinitymagazine.us/performers-of-color-should-be-allowed-to-take-on-white-roles/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read
WARNING: This article contains spoilers for the musical ‘Waitress’. Waitress is a musical celebrating friendship and the joys of motherhood. It tells the story of Jenna Hunterson, a waitress at a local diner and pie-maker extraordinaire, as she copes with a pregnancy by an abusive husband and dreams of a new life with the new doctor … <a href="https://culture.affinitymagazine.us/why-waitress-is-one-of-the-most-important-shows-on-broadway/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read
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