creative but trying not to be common.

ak47news:

The first artwork from ‘The Last 5 Years’ movie.

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fuckyeahdiomedes:

tjmystic:

thelegendends:

SONGS THEY COULD HAVE SUNG  ➝ We will rock you ♪ Javert Vs Barricade Boys.

Okay, I’m not even in this fandom but this perfect.

somebody make this music video please

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poned:

Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel 2003.

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cherryskingdom:

“angels in america” reunion. zachary quinto with christian borle and billy porter, “kinky boots” opening night.

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themonkeybananaking:

Cinderella (2013)
↳ Previews: January 25, 2013 - March 2, 2013
↳ Opening Night: March 3, 2013 - Closing Night: ???

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mandojam:

This tickles all the fancies.

youregonnalovetomorrow:

Audra McDonald, Megan Hilty, and Kelli O’Hara sing “At The Ballet” from A Chorus Line.

it’s such a lyrically heavy song and goldmine of character exposition, but lest we forget that it was inspired by Kelly Bishop’s talks with the writer of  <i>A Chorus Line<i> when she was in its opening cast. Also, love love all their voices in this.

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rainbowrites:

chanceofaghost:

the-fury-of-a-time-lord:

applebottomclaudiajeans:

The actual best joke of the night.

I actually howled with laughter when this happened.

omg this is seriously the only time this week i’ve thought FUCK WHY DIDN’T I WATCH THE OSCARS

(ohyeahsexismiswhy)

this scene was honestly the best part of the Oscars

(although, oh my god, the amount of people who didn’t get it made me WEEP)

totally fucked | ( x )

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leupagus:

racebending:

The Arena Stage in Washington DC’s 2013 production of My Fair Lady stars actress Manna Nichols as Eliza Doolitte. 

For her production, director Molly Smith set out to cast actors of color for the role of Eliza Doolittle (and her father, Alfred) from the start—adding additional depth to the musical’s existing themes of classism and sexism.   To do so, she had her literary team do some research on Edwardian London’s racial and ethnic demographics.  This nontraditional casting is a perfect historical fit.

After researching London in the time Edwardian Era and discovering the large pockets of Asian immigrants, the director concentrated on casting Asian-American actors for the roles.

“Anytime casting is done in a different way, it confronts the audience. We want the theatre to grab us and make us question our preconceptions,” said Smith.  [source]

Nichols is of mixed race; her mom is Chinese American and her dad is part Native American and part white; the role of Eliza, a cockney-accented flower seller, has been traditionally played by white actresses in hundreds of productions, including by Julie Andrews and Audrey Hepburn.To prepare for the role, Nichols researched the era the show is set in and also studied  George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion.  

When asked by a journalist from Washington City Paper about a racial “double standard” in her casting, Nichols said:

“No one ever questions the logic or the reality of a group of people singing and tap-dancing in the rain, but if a director casts an Asian person in a [typically white] role, people automatically question that choice.”

The production also decided to incorporate elements of steampunk into the costuming.  (Less historically accurate than an Asian Eliza, but also awesome.)  All in all, a creative and innovative take on a musical classic that deserves kudos.

DUDE who wants to go to DC with me and check this out.

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