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Arts Aug 19

Bestselling Afghan novel ‘The Kite Runner’ is adapted for Broadway

By Jane Ferguson, Zeba Warsi

Arts Jul 05

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Deaf cast challenges musical theater norms in production of ‘The Music Man’

The classic American musical "The Music Man” has been a big hit this year with its revival on Broadway and on many regional and local stages across the country. John Yang went to the Olney Theatre Center in Maryland to…

By John Yang, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet

Arts Jan 21

Disney Studios' Los Angeles Premiere Of "Encanto" - Arrivals
‘Encanto’ composer Lin-Manuel Miranda talks about Bruno and the movie’s enchanted earworms

The film's most popular song, "We Don't Talk About Bruno," became the highest-charting song from a Disney animated film in more than 26 years, ranking higher than even "Let It Go."…

By Jake Coyle, Associated Press

Arts Oct 15

‘Jagged Little Pill’ leads Tony Awards nominations with 15

The sobering musical "Jagged Little Pill," which plumbs Alanis Morissette's 1995 breakthrough album to tell a story of an American family spiraling out of control, earned a leading 15 Tony Award nominations Thursday.

By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

Arts Dec 09

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In Broadway musical, Alanis Morissette’s ‘Jagged Little Pill’ becomes modern-day metaphor

Alanis Morissette’s “Jagged Little Pill,” released in 1995, became the angry and raw soundtrack of a generation. Now, the Grammy-winning album -- which sold 33 million copies -- is the basis of a musical that just opened on Broadway. During…

By Jared Bowen, WGBH

Jun 21

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Why critics seemed ‘absolutely irrelevant’ for this youth-driven Broadway musical

By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Ilana Bernstein

“Be More Chill,” a Broadway musical written by Joe Tracz and scored by Joe Iconis, explores the emotional rollercoaster of growing up -- with a magical twist. The show’s release comes on the heels of several other successful musicals about…

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Mar 19

‘Come From Away’ celebrates town that opened its doors on 9/11 — and now welcomes Syrian families

By Corinne Segal

The Broadway musical "Come From Away" celebrates how volunteers in Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed strangers on 9/11 -- a tradition that continues today.

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Sep 26

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The musical rumble that makes listeners love ‘West Side Story’

By PBS NewsHour

On this day nearly six decades ago, “West Side Story” premiered on Broadway. And the music of the Sharks and the Jets, and star-crossed lovers Tony and Maria is as vibrant as it was in 1957. Jeffrey Brown sits down…

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Jul 25

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Feeling electric: Inside Bob Dylan’s rock ’n’ roll breakthrough 50 years ago

By PBS NewsHour

Fifty years ago, Bob Dylan stunned the crowd at the annual Newport, Rhode Island, folk festival by using an electric guitar. The influential singer-songwriter who made his mark singing with an acoustic guitar and harmonica was booed, but it was…

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Sep 02

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Detroit high school students imagine their city’s rebirth in self-produced musical

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