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‘Something Rotten’ John Cariani Talks ‘Almost, Maine’ Beating Shakespeare

John Cariani’s character Nigel Bottom in 'Something Rotten' might be losing to Shakespeare eight times a week, but Cariani’s 1996 play 'Almost, Maine' has actually beaten the Bard. Almost, Maine has officially been produced more in North American high school's than any of Shakespeare’s plays. Now the Bottom actor is opening up about topping Shakespeare.
By James Knight

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda Tweets ‘Hamilton’ Musical May Save $10 Founding Father

    There is no doubt about it. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 'Hamilton' musical has made Alexander Hamilton relevant again. Hamilton, the person, was at risk of being taking off of the $10 bill in an upcoming redesign. However, according to a recent tweet, the musical may have just saved the “ten-dollar founding father.”
    By James Knight

  • ‘American Psycho’ Duncan Sheik Talks Evolution from “Barely Breathing” to Tony Winner

    Duncan Sheik is known to many for his 90’s hits like “Barely Breathing.” However, ask any theater geek about Duncan Sheik and you can expect to have the entire soundtrack to 'Spring Awakening' performed for you acapella. Pretty soon fans are going to have an all new soundtrack to sing for you. Sheik wrote the music for 'American Psycho the Musical' about to open on Broadway and the Original London Cast recording is getting ready to be released alongside the Broadway debut. Recently, Sheik spoke to up about the evolution from alt indie rocker to Tony winning, Broadway fav.
    By James Knight