07.08.2009 9:28 pm
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
To paraphrase my colleague Judy Newmark: They can make a musical about anything. And they usually do.
I love this parody of “West Side Story,” which tells the tale of courtship in the age of the Interwebs. From the brains at College Humor, here’s “Web Site Story.”
(Take this opportunity to turn off your cell phones and to unwrap your candies. And the taking of photographs is strictly prohibited by Actors’ Equity.)
Thanks to my colleague Erica Smith for sharing this.

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06.08.2009 12:27 pm
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
If you missed the 63rd Tony Awards last night, you missed quite a production.
The opening number (marred by some mic issues, which persisted throughout the evening) was the ceremony’s biggest and most expensive ever, said host Neil Patrick Harris. “And that’s why I’m hosting tonight.”
Bret Michaels was nearly crushed by a giant, flying set piece. A Tony spokesperson says he “missed his mark.”
And NPH killed with his brilliant closing number, which was a wrap-up of the winners and required some quick video editing.
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06.04.2009 5:15 pm
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Telly Leung from the touring cast of “Rent” gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be an understudy. His usual role in the show is Steve (and others), but he also understudies Angel.
Here, at this tour stop in New Jersey in February, he takes the stage as Angel.
“Rent” plays at the Fox Theatre through Sunday. Read my review of the show and my interview with Adam Pascal, who plays Roger.

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02.11.2009 6:17 pm
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Have you ever been in an undesirable situation where you wished you could freeze time, pull a microphone out of your jacket and sing about life’s injustices at the top of your lungs?
The kids in “Spring Awakening” hear you.

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01.22.2009 4:44 pm
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
We saw “Legally Blonde: The Musical” on Tuesday at the Fox. And “Omigod You Guys” has been playing nonstop in our head.
Look what someone made Sims characters do!
And, if you prefer, the real thing:

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01.16.2009 3:43 pm
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Neil Patrick Harris’ appearance on “Saturday Night Live” last week was full of gems. We’re just getting around to watching and posting this one, which got rave reviews.
NPH is a dead ringer for Anthony Rapp as Mark. “Rent” tour, perhaps?

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