West End/Elsewhere
Julie Andrews Directs ‘My Fair Lady’ 60th Anniversary Production at Sydney Opera House
Alan Mingo Jr Steps Into Wayne Brady and Billy Porter ‘Kinky Boots’ Tonight
Recently, Wayne Brady left his leading role of Lola in Broadway’s 'Kinky Boots,' which was originated on Broadway by Billy Porter. Tonight the high heels are being handed over to Alan Mingo Jr. ('The Little Mermaid,' 'RENT') Mingo shouldn’t have any problems stepping into the role, having played it on the Toronto stage. ICYMI: primephonic Bach Passion, Ethan Hawke OnPoint, Fishlove Theater, Feminist NYC Ballet
A well-crafted a church appeals as much to the eyes as to the ears. As Western music was so heavily intertwined with the church throughout history, you can imagine that a lot of major compositions first came to life in some of the world's most magnificent churches. As the dominant musical figure at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Johann Sebastian Bach had this privilege many times over.
