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For an article about "Hazbin Hotel," a blonde figure (Charlie) stands in a red suit jacket in front of a multi-story building that says "Hazbin Hotel" and a sign to her right that says "Welcome to Hell."

What’s the Hapz with ‘Hazbin Hotel’?

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

What’s the draw to the show? Maybe a sprinkle of religious trauma?…

February 22, 2024

In an article about musicals, a theatre usher in a red uniform does a jazz square in front dancers in muted colors during the 2022 Tony Award performance for the musical 'A Strange Loop.'

There’s a Musical for Everyone!

Elannah Swarnes Matos, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez

While it is often characterized as too snobby and inaccessible, the diversity of the genre makes the art form impossible to dismiss.…

February 14, 2023

moulin rouge! the musical main characters kissing under windmill

‘Moulin Rouge!’ Lives On in ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’

Liana Sameth, Pace University

The musical incorporates songs from various artists and emphasizes the bohemian mindset for an entertaining experience.…

August 3, 2022

an illustration of Elvis in front of a microphone

Truly a Jailhouse Rock: ‘Elvis’ Looks as If It Will Ignore the Singer’s Problematic Aspects

Kylie Clifton, Loyola Marymount University

Once again, the rocker's life story takes to the screen in a dazzling biopic trailer that comes up short in honestly addressing his darker side.…

June 11, 2022

Illustration of Jonathan Larson playing the piano on a stage alone under a spotlight from new Netflix film "Tick, Tick... Boom!"

‘Tick, Tick… Boom!’ Is Netflix’s Heartfelt Musical Ode to Jonathan Larson

Esha Shah, New Jersey Institute of Technology

The film adaptation of the autobiographical Broadway show is a passionate tribute to one of theater's most influential artists.…

January 4, 2022

In an article about Annette, a wooden puppet baby sits in a human palm against an ethereal, nebula-like background.

‘Annette’ Dives Into the Grimm Darkness

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

This bizarre new rock opera, written by pop duo Sparks and directed by Leos Carax, lays its characters’ thoughts and feelings bare … or so it seems.…

September 15, 2021

In an article about the movie "Respect," Aretha Franklin looks into the camera, cast in multicolor light and draped in white jewelry.

‘Respect’ Is a Blurry Snapshot of the Moving Target That Is Aretha Franklin

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

Jennifer Hudson’s vocal performances make the biopic worth watching, so long as audiences reconcile themselves beforehand to learning more about the icon than a single movie can answer to satisfaction. …

August 26, 2021

In the Heights screenshot. (Image via Instagram/@intheheightsmovie)

‘In the Heights’ Falls Short in Depicting the Struggles of the Afro-Latino Community

Study Breaks Staff

Although the musical shines with its extravagant choreography and touching moments, it barely scratches the surface when it comes to real representation issues.…

June 27, 2021

‘Julie and the Phantoms’ Strikes a Chord as the Next ‘High School Musical’

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

Kenny Ortega, the creator of the iconic musical trilogy, strives to make another music-filled creative work — which might even be better than its predecessor.…

November 10, 2020

‘Beautiful Ghosts’ Is a Haunting Piece From Taylor Swift

Emma Lichtenstein, Brandeis University

The pop star's contribution to the 'Cats' soundtrack parallels her own life in a few ways.…

November 29, 2019

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