The opportunity to see the culture-changing Broadway phenomenon Hamilton on Disney Plus, sucked up all the arts oxygen over the Fourth of July weekend.
Television Review: “Laurel Canyon” — Journey Back to a Tiny Fortunate Universe
From the mid-’60s to around 1972, Laurel Canyon became the epicenter of a magical musical interlude that gave birth to some of the most iconic and timeless music of a generation.
Television Review: Netflix’s “The English Game” — The Sport of Class Warfare
For those averse to sports, The English Game is focused more on attitudes and mores of the time than on the game itself.
Theater Interview: Tony-winning actress Kelli O’Hara — Broadway is not Enough
” I want to try everything, study everything. I just love this work.”
Music Feature: Childsplay — The Last Waltz
Childsplay, the celebrated flash-band of fiddlers who have come together around the holidays for more than 30 years, is calling it quits.
Music Interview: Singer/Songwriter Chris Smither — Coming Full Circle
His songs have been recorded by the likes of Bonnie Raitt and Diana Krall. For many, his rank — just short of superstardom — remains a mystery. He’s just too good to be less than a household name.
Film Review: “Rocketman” — A Musical Fantasy
This fantasy musical is unexpectedly moving, a driven and musically satisfying experience for serious Elton John fans.
Theater Review: “The Heath” — Shakespearean Resonances
It’s impossible not to be moved by Lauren Gunderson’s elegant, understated writing.
Music Preview: Livingston Taylor — A Boston Treasure
“I see myself as I’ve always seen myself, as a pop musician in a folk genre.”
Jazz Preview: Pianist Joey Alexander — A Wizened Vet at the Age of 15
“The pressure, I believe, is the responsibility to work on your gift. It’s God’s gift, a calling for me to share.”