Musical

The Musical tag features both those who burst into song in front of you on stage or from the comfort of wherever you are.

Movies | Positive (Worth Seeing)

The Colors Within Review: A Sweet Slice Of Life Movie, With Replay Worthy Music At The Tail End

“The Colors Within” creates what feels like a coming of age tale that doesn’t have overdone characters, struggles, or triumphs.

Movies | Mixed (Divisive)

The Brink Of (2024) Movie Review

“The Brink Of” may have a few catchy indie pop songs, but the will they or won’t they at the heart of it may not win too many over.

Movies | Positive (Worth Seeing)

Música (2024) Movie Review

In “Música,” Rudy Mancuso may not reinvent the musical genre but gives something different enough to revive your love for the genre if it has left you jaded.

Poster for Hell's Kitchen featuring Maleah Joi Moon as Ali

Live Performance | Mixed (If Affordable)

Hell’s Kitchen (2024) – Musical Review

Alicia Keys is the latest musician to have their work turned into a musical, and like most, this seems geared toward her fans and may not be on Broadway long.

Movies | Mixed (Divisive)

This Is Me… Now – Movie Review and Summary

Seemingly inspired by Jennifer Lopez’s own journey to find her forever love, “This Is Me… Now” encapsulates Lopez’s past in a way that could cause mixed feelings.

Mona Pirnot from behind. Photo by Natalie Powers.

Live Performance | Positive (See Live) | Recommended (Performances)

I Love You So Much I Could Die (2024) – Play/Musical Review

For an hour, we spend time with Mona, who, with Microsoft David, walks us through some of her recent struggles and the salve of having people there for you when in a dark place.

Movies | Positive (Worth Seeing)

The Color Purple (2023) – Movie Review

Between the music and performances, the 2023 version of “The Color Purple” does enough to stand out, but it sometimes falters if you compare it to the 1985 movie.

Live Performance | Positive (See Live)

Boop! The Musical – Review

While many classic Betty Boop characters are missing in this musical, between the background animation, Angelica Hale, the comedic moments, and nostalgia, you’ll enjoy “Boop! The Musical.”