San Diego arts roundup: Celebrating the music of a jazz legend

Also this week, Classic Arts Entertainment’s “Nutcracker,” the “Merrily We Roll Along” movie, Leland Sklar and more ...

The Remarkable Revival of Stephen Sondheim's 'Merrily We Roll Along'

In the world of musical theater, few stories are as compelling as that of Stephen Sondheim's 'Merrily We Roll Along.' Initially a flop in 1981, this production has experienced a remarkable revival, ...

Stephen Schwartz on His Two New ‘Wicked: For Good’ Songs and What They Say About America, Plus Spinoff Prospects: ‘I Might Be Participating in Other Visits to Oz’

Before moving on to the future, anyway, much of our conversation focused on just how much the songs of “Wicked” — the ...
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In 1981, Stephen Sondheim's 'Merrily' was a flop -- now it's a hit

A filmed version of the live production of Merrily We Roll Along will open in theaters on Dec. 5. We listen back to a 2024 ...

Blue Moon: Ethan Hawke’s performance is a tour de force – but can’t save this uncertain film

Hawke’s elegiac performance is worth the price of admission alone. This is a truly stunning portrayal of someone whose ...
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'Lovers Actually' review — this indecently funny musical spoof of the classic film is a joyful festive pick-me-up

Read our review of *Lovers Actually*, written by Neil Hurst and Jodie Prenger, now in performances at The Other Palace to 4 ...

The mind behind ‘Knives Out’ keeps pumping out capers. Here’s his secret.

Rian Johnson might strike you as a rock guy. “Knives Out,” his first Benoit Blanc whodunit, shared its title with a Radiohead ...