Grease: The True High School MusicalJanuary 11, 2009There's few magic changes, but Grease is still as automatic, systematic, and hydromantic as ever. The recent Broadway revival of Grease races into Chicago's Auditorium Theater an energetic cast and sparkles aplenty. This production rides in from the reality show 'Grease: You're the One That I Want' where contestants competed for the leading roles.
Dirty Dancing: You Won't Have the Time of Your LifeOctober 21, 2008Movies on stage are all rage and Dirty Dancing seems well suited for adaptation. The romantic classic of the 80s has an amazing soundtrack, wild dance numbers, and a constantly growing fan base. The staged version is perfect for purists. It's the same story, same music, and same dancing all for a Broadway ticket price. Or you could spend less than $15 on the real thing.
As youthful as he is immature, Michael Sherrin began his critiquing career as the theater editor for INsite Magazine in Boston in 2004. He has published more than 100 articles in Boston.com, Out Magazine, and Gay.com and blogs regularly at Prodigeek.com. He is currently pursuing a masters at University of Chicago in new media studies.