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One-Man Star Wars Trilogy in Boston

Canadian writer/performer Charles Ross is bringing his One-Man Star Wars Trilogy to the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Boston on November 15. In this kinetic presentation, Ross plays all the characters, recreates the effects, sings from John Williams’ score, flies the ships, and fights both sides of the battles from the original Star Wars trilogy, punctuating […]

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It’s a Horror! Let’s Make a Musical!

At first I thought it was a fluke. But now I realize it is a trend. Horror stories just aren’t safe from song and dance anymore. And I’m not just talking Michael Jackson’s Thriller video. Here is a somewhat comprehensive list of horror musicals. If you know of any I missed, please add them in […]

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The Creature Dances

What has scales, murk and holds a decent tune? Apparently, the Creature from the Black Lagoon! Opening in July at Universal Studios Hollywood (Calif.), Creature From the Black Lagoon: The Musical turns the cult classic film into a “campy Broadway-style stage show with special effects, dance choreography and romance,” writes Brady MacDonald, Los Angeles Times […]

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Toxie Hits the Stage

Remember Toxie? The hero of a string of B-movies in the 1980s? Well, he’s back … and singing on stage in New York! Toxic Avenger: The Musical will begin performances on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at New World Stages. Opening Night is set for Monday, April 6th. In the video below, BroadwayWorld.com brings you the AMC feature on The Toxic Avenger’s World Premiere at the George Street Playhouse.
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