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The Problematic History of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson is arguably the worst President in American history. Between his ownership of slaves, decision to disband the National Bank, and his policies that became the foundations for the Trail of Tears, he’s a fascist. Creating a campy musical centered around the savage nationalist sounds ridiculous. And it only gets more outlandish when Andrew Jackson becomes a viciously attractive, whiny asshole set to a score of inconsolable punk rock music, right? Believe it or not,

Jojo
Aug 2910 min read


My 2025 Tony Predictions
Welcome back for my annual Tony predictions. Last year I got 11/26 correct, mostly thanks to that Stereophonic sweep. As I’m writing...

Jojo
May 2114 min read


The Notebook Is Cute
After a popular run at Chicago’s Shakespeare Theatre and 35 previews on Broadway, The Notebook officially opened at the Gerald Schoenfeld...

Jojo
Mar 22, 20243 min read


The Connector Is True To Life
As humans we need facts to make sense of the world, so why is it that we sometimes reject fact? The Connector played its final...

Jojo
Mar 17, 20245 min read


Swept Away at Arena Stage Review
After the ordeal I had with Arena Stage last year I wasn’t sure I would ever come back, and the fact that they typically charge over a...

Jojo
Jan 5, 20243 min read


How To Dance In Ohio Is Breaking Boundaries on Broadway
As someone who has self-diagnosed autism, I felt incredibly seen by this show. How To Dance In Ohio shows that autism looks different for...

Jojo
Dec 10, 20234 min read


Cameron Crowe on the Future of Almost Famous After Workshops
Almost Famous opened on Broadway a little over a year ago on November 3rd, 2022. After its short lived run at the Bernard Jacobs Theatre,...

Jojo
Nov 22, 20232 min read


Life Imitates Art: An Analysis of Merrily We Roll Along
Merrily We Roll Along is life in its purest form. It’s beautiful, it’s devastating, it’s complicated. It’s everything. And now it’s...

Jojo
Oct 15, 20234 min read


1-2-3 Reasons Why Once Upon A One More Time Closed So Early
One would think Once Upon A One More Time would have flourished on Broadway. It’s exactly the type of show that Broadway loves to...

Jojo
Sep 3, 20233 min read


Oklahoma: What The British Audience Doesn’t Understand
I’m back in London and I just knew I had to go and see Daniel Fish’s version of Oklahoma! as I missed my chance on Broadway back in 2019....

Jojo
Aug 13, 20236 min read


Back To The Future The Musical Review "It Works"
This was my first opening night ever! I saw so many celebrities. Michael J. Fox, Stephen Spielberg, Josh Gad, and many more. To say the...

Jojo
Jul 26, 20233 min read


Shucked Is The Funniest Night Out On Broadway
Shucked surprised me so much that I’m rethinking my Tony winner predictions. Shucked may very well win a lot more awards than I first...

Jojo
May 22, 20233 min read


New York, New York Is Just Average
Note: I saw this show both in previews and after it opened. I was hoping they were going to make some edits, but unfortunately everything...

Jojo
May 7, 20232 min read


White Girl In Danger Is Outrageously Good
Trigger Warning: I wouldn’t recommend this show for children and it displays themes of sex, domestic violence, and eating disorders....

Jojo
May 6, 20233 min read


2023 Tony Award Winner Predictions
It’s that time of year again and I’ve seen almost every musical nominated for best musical this year! I just need to see “Shucked” which...

Jojo
May 2, 20239 min read


The Sweeney Todd Revival Will Send A Chill Down Your Spine
Sweeney Todd is a phenomenal musical with a brilliant score, so it’s no surprise why it’s been brought back to Broadway after Sondheim’s...

Jojo
Apr 23, 20233 min read


The Parade Revival Is Astonishing
Parade is one of the most astounding shows I’ve ever seen. Parade shows that antisemitism dates back to a time before the Holocaust. The...

Jojo
Apr 15, 20234 min read


How One Musical Changed My Entire Life
“Maybe it will. This way all feel like a distant memory”. These words from Dear Evan Hansen encapsulate the exact feeling I get when I...

Jojo
Apr 12, 20235 min read


The Real Problem with & Juliet: West End Vs. Broadway
Obviously, a lot of & Juliet on Broadway was the same as the original West End production. I was mainly concerned with comparing how the...

Jojo
Mar 11, 20235 min read


Kimberly Akimbo is A Beautiful Bittersweet Musical
Kimberly Akimbo is set in rural New Jersey in the 90s. It’s centered around a teenage girl living with a rare genetic disease that makes...

Jojo
Feb 25, 20233 min read
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