The state of Vorarlberg in western Austria is one of the most beautiful and culturally rich places on Earth. From towns like Schwarzenberg in the Bregenzerwald to Hohenems in the Rhine Valley, these villages seem like they’ve emerged from fairytales. Yet they have so much more to offer than just their beauty.
Schubertiade, an annual festival honoring composer Franz Schubert, is held in both Schwarzenberg and Hohenems, Austria. For those unfamiliar, Schubert was born in Austria in 1797 and was a child prodigy, dying at the young age of 31. He had an extraordinary …
New York City Center is becoming increasingly appreciated as a place not just to revive underappreciated musicals, but to put them on with all-star casts. From Parade to Ragtime, they’ve had tremendous success. When it was announced they’d be producing 2001 off-Broadway cult classic Bat Boy, I was thrilled. Bat Boy: The Musical is NYCC’s newest production in Encores series, and they have once again brought new life to a hidden gem.
Bat Boy tells the story of a half-boy, half-bat …
The world premiere of an ambitious new musical is being produced at Theatre Horizon, and it’s not to be missed. Wishing to Grow Up Brightly is a brand new musical created by some of the Philadelphia area’s top talents with the support of The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage. The piece examines heritage, belonging, and parental dynamics all with a Black Mirror-esque sci-fi backdrop. This bold new show blends deep themes, a …
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