“Some Like it Hot,” a new musical comedy opening this week at the Shubert Theatre, is returning to the feel of a classic Broadway musical. And they have the full brass orchestra, tap-dancing ensemble, big-budget sets and glittering costumes to prove it.
Read MoreA new genre of music debuts on Broadway this season at the Circle in the Square Theatre in the form of “KPOP,” a musical inspired by the cultural phenomenon of Korean dance and pop music. While “KPOP” is full of the energetic dancing and singing that has come to define K-pop, the musical lacks a clear, compelling storyline and generally falls flat when the dancing stops.
Read MoreFollowing the success of jukebox musicals such as “Jersey Boys” (The Four Seasons), “Aint’ Too Proud” (The Temptations), “Tina” (Tina Turner), and “The Cher Show” (Cher), which tell the life story of a songwriter through their own music and lyrics, Neil Diamond is up next on Broadway with “A Beautiful Noise,” a summation of his struggles with marriage, loneliness and success as told through his large collection of music. Directed by Michael Mayer, “A Beautiful Noise” falters artistically with that narrative arc.
Read MoreJefferson Mays returns to Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre this Christmas season in a one-man adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Broadway is joining in the nostalgia this year with a brilliant, unforgettable adaptation of the quintessential Christmas novel. This new adaptation is a triumph. Mays’ approach to storytelling is innovative and captivating, and the play remains faithful to Dickens’ book in every way.
Read More“& Juliet” is a retelling of William Shakespeare’s iconic play “Romeo & Juliet.” Several pop-dance numbers into the first act, the new jukebox musical at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, I was genuinely having fun. The music was nostalgic, the cast was energetic and the audience was into it, but my excitement didn’t last.
Read More“Kimberly Akimbo,” the story of Kimberly Levaco, a 16-year-old from New Jersey with a rare aging disease that makes her look 72, opened last week at the Booth Theatre on Broadway. This new musical has no shortage of energy, laughs or heartfelt moments, but it is a largely forgettable show and comes across more as a vehicle for a fifth Tony nomination for lead-actress Victoria Clark than a serious attempt to be Broadway’s next big thing.
Read MoreMike Birbiglia returns to Broadway this month with his latest solo show, “The Old Man & The Pool” at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre at Lincoln Center. This is Birbiglia’s fifth solo show in New York. His last production, “The New One,” ran at the Cort Theatre in 2018 and was filmed for Netflix. Birbiglia does not fail to disappoint in this new show.
Read MoreFor the past month, Kanye (Ye) West, the highly influential American rapper, has become increasingly vocal with his opinions regarding pressing social issues, prompting various right-wing and radical groups to come to his support. October may even go down as Ye’s most consistently-publicized controversy-filled month of his career.
Read MoreFor the past month, New York buildings have been covered with bones and severed body parts. Yet, instead of feeling terror and confusion when passing these places, New Yorkers just keep walking without a moment’s hesitation. How did it become normal to decorate with cobwebs, sliced-up gourds and models of dead people? EST discusses Halloween with King’s students — exploring its history and its different perceptions.
Read MoreTaylor Swift’s new album, “Midnights,” was released on Oct. 21 and features themes of insecurity, growth, revenge, and love—easily relatable to all listeners. Swift fans share what their expectations were for the album and their reactions to the album’s release, reveling in all of its emotional complexities.
Read MoreThe Hispanic Day Parade NYC 2022 took place up Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue on Oct. 9, 2022. The annual event featured a progression of marchers from a variety of Spanish-speaking countries, often accompanied by each country’s unique flags, music and dancing. The annual parade seeks to celebrate Spanish and Latin American culture and functions as a gathering place in New York City for Hispanic people of all nationalities.
Read MoreThe latest play to transfer to Broadway from London’s West End is “Leopoldstadt,” a look into the Jewish experience in Europe during the first half of the twentieth century. Directed by Patrick Barber and written by Tom Stoppard (of “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” fame), the show opened at the Longacre Theatre on Sunday, October 2.
Read More“Don’t Worry Darling,” directed by Oliva Wilde, made its debut Friday, September 23rd with star-studded cast featuring Harry Styles and Florence Pugh. Yet, despite the amount of work put into bringing the film to life, that same effort did not equate to when it finally hit theaters.
Read MoreThe reemergence of the Taliban power in Afghanistan and the fear of oppression has shown how integral the internet is to the group this time around. As American journalists continue to evacuate, the story of the Taliban takeover will have only one storyteller. It’s up to the Taliban to share their truth… or not.
Read MoreLorde’s single Solar Power has been equated to the background music featured in a women’s shaving commercial on TikTok— are the criticizers correct? Taylor Chick reviews the deeper themes in Lorde’s newest album of the same name and what makes it strong in alternative ways to her past albums.
Read MoreNelson Rolihlahla Mandela, known to many native South Africans as ‘Madiba,’ or ‘father,’ exudes the principles of reconciliation that were emphasized during the 2020-2021 school year. Mandela’s lifestyle is a testimony and a lesson to the world on a country-wide scale, yet this much-needed picture and example of racial reconciliation is unknown to many 21st century Americans.
Read More“Worldview” is a term used to describe the fundamental set of philosophical beliefs that influence the way people interpret the world and behave within it. The metaphor of glasses is usually used to describe “worldview.”
Read MoreLions, dinosaurs and a giant whale are just some treasures found at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York City.
However, no matter how amazing the museum is portrayed in the movies, it fails to live up to expectations. Between the disrepair of old exhibits and frequent misrepresentation of cultures, the AMNH must change to maintain its relevance.
Read MoreIn the age of TikTok and memes, the 2008 phenomenon, “Twilight,” has somehow made a cultural renaissance. This resurgence may have something to do with “Twilight” writer and conceptualizer, Stephanie Meyer’s recent release of a companion story to the saga—Midnight Sun. Though the series just celebrated its 12th anniversary, “Twilight” seems to be making a comeback in the Gen Z media cycle—perhaps similar even to the age of “Team Edward” and “Team Jacob” Hot Topic t-shirts circa 2008.
Read MoreFor the past month, Florida has been one of the leading states in the U.S. for soaring cases of the novel Coronavirus. It’s been nearly two months since Orlando, FL Disney Springs reopened their doors to the public after COVID-19 forced its closing in March. All of the Disney parks now operate at limited capacity with several precautions put in place in order to ensure the safety of guests and staff. This includes wearing a mask at all times, remaining at least six feet apart from others, body temperature screenings, and limited parking and entrances.
EST’s Brittany Bhulai made it to the park to see what it‘s like to be on the premises.
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