Victoria Hock, Houghton University

Is it right or wrong to say there is comfort in familiarity?

Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay

As these popular shows become worse in quality and reception, a fairly recent release may provide an answer!

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.

Rory Conlon, De Anza College

Steven Spielberg’s remake of the famous film and stage play brings new levels of depth, cultural authenticity and social commentary to a familiar story.

Megan Heenan, Nevada State College

Originally one of the most notorious Halloween films, the terror-comedy has joined in on the Yuletide festivities as well.

Re’nesia Mills, University of Tampa

The musical has a long history, but people continue to maintain their support and excitement for this beloved story.

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.

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s magnum opus entered the public domain early this year, and spinoffs of all sorts have been appearing ever since.

Mariam Nasief, Columbia University

Ben Platt’s reprisal of his Broadway role in the upcoming film adaptation raises some heads as it continues the surprisingly common occurrence of adults playing high school students.

Olivia Moosey, DePaul University

The stage might be closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are many diverse movies you can watch to fill the time.

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

It’s okay if you missed the play on Broadway — it’s headed for the silver screen next summer.

Anna Barnard, St. Olaf College

This musical TV show may have its pitfalls, but it makes up for it with its relatable drama and entertaining music that explores the rich interior life of its characters.

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

Musical theater isn’t just catchy songs and flashy dance numbers. Many shows have poignant messages about mental health, suicide, LGBTQ+ issues and more.

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

These musical numbers, which have little relevance to the plot, can be fun, but ultimately perpetuate debilitating social roles for women.

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

Four seasons and over a hundred music videos in, the musical comedy has provided loads of laughs and moments of introspection.

Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Will it be a feat of filmmaking or a cat-tastrophe?

Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

More importantly, it reveals how Fosse’s fame wrongly overshadowed that of his creative counterpart.

Sarah Diggins, Ithaca College

Plus which ones are likely to win, lose, shock and awe.

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Finally, an adaptation that Rick Riordan fans can be proud of.

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

In celebration of her album releasing on Nov. 2, we look back on Streisand’s life and stellar performance career.

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

The story of a small city in Newfoundland in the wake of Sept. 11, ‘Come Away from Me’ reexamines the event from a perspective you would never believe is non-fiction.

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Only the good die young.

Carly Ristaino, Union College

You can never have too much of a good scene.

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

The awards felt charged with a spirit of activism, a theme reinforced by the night’s biggest winners.

Tabitha Prisinzano, Columbia College of Missouri

Berkeley freshman, Eleanor Hammond, is treading a path to greatness: writing the next big feminist musical.

Eliana DuBosar, Florida State University

Bartol has some big city dreams and all the dedication needed to make them happen.