Tag Archives: Broadway
Matt Duncan adds to ‘Hedwig’s’ Kentucky flavor
Matt Duncan has been one of the highest-profile musicians in Lexington for the past few years, bringing his twist on retro soul to stages and recordings, and receiving national attention. But this year finds Duncan putting his Kentucky career on … Continue reading
Ashland’s Steve Kazee in Broadway’s spotlight
Kentucky native Steve Kazee has enjoyed modest success on and off Broadway since he discovered acting when he was a student at Morehead State University in the mid-1990s. His turns have included starring opposite Audra McDonald in Roundabout Theatre’s revival … Continue reading
Broadway critics break ‘Spider-Man’ review embargo, and good for them
There are a number of aspects to arts criticism, but one of them is certainly consumer journalism. After months of pushback by producers of the new Broadway production, “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark,” Broadway critics decided this week to put … Continue reading
Discuss: Is ballet over?
During my post-WEG vacation last week, much of which was spent on various home improvement projects, I fell in love with Q, a CBC Radio culture show that airs at 2 p.m. weekdays on WEKU-FM 88.9. Each show, host Jian … Continue reading
Laura Bell Bundy has to work on country ‘cred’
At CMT’s blog, Alison Bonaguro gives Laura Bell Bundy a lot of credit for doing her own singing while dancing her — off. Like anything that happens on Live TV these days, Laura Bell Bundy‘s performance on the Academy of … Continue reading
The Grammys 2010: trying too hard
In one way, the Grammy Awards clearly got it: People don’t tune into the Grammy Awards for awards. They want to see the performances. And in the last few years, they’ve made the show a must see with performances like … Continue reading
Laura Bell will be Elle in Nashville
So, if you’re a Central Kentucky Laura Bell Bundy fan who never got to New York to see her Tony-nominated turn as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde — The Musical, you have another chance, much closer to home. Bundy is … Continue reading
