I was very sad to learn of the closing of Sting’s first Broadway musical, “The Last Ship.” Continue reading
Category Archives: Performance
Sia and Shia
Sia’s newest video, “Elastic Heart,” was released this morning Continue reading
I Didn’t Even Know Africa Had Hipsters (Sorry, Africa)
British-born Mormon Alex Boyé calls upon his Nigerian roots to make what he calls “African hipster” covers of popular songs. Continue reading
Stop (motion) In the Name of Love!
©The Boxtrolls
It took 18 months to shoot the 2014 stop-motion feature “The Boxtrolls.” That’s 4-5 seconds of footage per week. SECONDS. PER. WEEK. Good grief! Continue reading
Stairway to Heaven!
Downton Abbey: the Sitcom?
Every year, ITV chooses a number of UK-based charities to be the beneficiaries of their Text Santa campaign. But they don’t just ask for money. They work for it. Continue reading
The Wexford Carol and Some Cute Boys From England
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate, and a very happy Thursday to everyone else! Continue reading
Out of the Mouths of Babes
Bonus Friday-Before-Christmas Post: Monks’ Hallelujah!
Since this has been around since 2008, I can’t imagine that there are too many people who haven’t seen it. I typically post it on Facebook every Christmas, and after rewatching it on my commute this morning and remembering just how brilliant it is, I thought it was worth a share.
These are high school students. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. With a great imagination. Behold ths Silent Monks Christmas Show.
Kindergarten Critic
I don’t usually post updates to previous blogs, but this one needed mentioning. Iain Armitage, the brilliant (very) young theater critic I wrote about in July is really taking off, and I wanted to share his inevitable ascent to stardom with you all. Continue reading
Cracking Nuts!
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (photo completely unrelated to today’s post, but aren’t they adorable?)
Take It Off. Take It ALL Off.
Today’s offering is a wonderful song and a very positive message from Colbie Calliat. Continue reading
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Christmas Jumpers! (Not what you think):
Music for a December Morning!
Boom! Bap! Pow!
The Simplest Gifts Mean the Most
Just came across this unspeakably lovely version of what I think of as the quintessential traditional Thanksgiving song, and I had to share it. Yo Yo Ma and Alison Krauss are my version of a dream team. Enjoy!
It’s Wednesday, and You Know What That Means . . .
It’s Not-Really-Wordless Wednesday! Continue reading
Spare Parts
Nude VI (Theia) ©Jeremy Mayer
While wandering the internet in my typical fashion, I was stopped dead in my clickings by the sight of this remarkable artist and his creation. Continue reading
Stella Sisters Do It Again
I know that Wednesdays are reserved for music, but this is so beautiful, it couldn’t wait until next week. Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday
Bailey Pelkman
Sssh! Continue reading
My OBT 