“Aaron Burr, Sir” from Hamilton is about Alexander Hamilton searching for guidance and immediately discovering that Aaron Burr’s approach to ambition is the opposite of his own. Hamilton arrives in New York eager to prove himself. He wants action, recognition and a place in the revolution. Burr has already achieved some of what Hamilton wants,…
“Meet the Plastics” from Mean Girls introduces Regina George, Gretchen Wieners and Karen Smith as more than three popular girls. Together, they form a complete social system built on power, insecurity and appearance. Each Plastic receives a different musical introduction: Regina presents herself as someone who deserves obedience. Gretchen explains her value through access to…
Hong Kong does not illuminate all at once. From Victoria Peak, the city changes gradually. Afternoon haze begins to soften, windows switch on across Central and Wan Chai, ferries cross Victoria Harbour, and traffic turns into streams of moving light. By the time the sky is completely dark, individual buildings seem to merge into one…
London’s West End offers far more than one recognizable style of musical theatre. On the same evening, audiences can choose between sweeping orchestral drama, ABBA songs, rapid-fire hip-hop, folk. That variety is exciting, but it can make choosing a show difficult. The most famous or longest-running musical is not automatically the best one for you….