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‘Something Rotten’ John Cariani Talks ‘Almost, Maine’ Beating Shakespeare

John Cariani’s character Nigel Bottom in 'Something Rotten' might be losing to Shakespeare eight times a week, but Cariani’s 1996 play 'Almost, Maine' has actually beaten the Bard. Almost, Maine has officially been produced more in North American high school's than any of Shakespeare’s plays. Now the Bottom actor is opening up about topping Shakespeare.
By James Knight

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda Tweets ‘Hamilton’ Musical May Save $10 Founding Father

    There is no doubt about it. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 'Hamilton' musical has made Alexander Hamilton relevant again. Hamilton, the person, was at risk of being taking off of the $10 bill in an upcoming redesign. However, according to a recent tweet, the musical may have just saved the “ten-dollar founding father.”
    By James Knight

  • Tony Winner Laura Benanti Talks “I Like Musicals" Song Before ‘She Loves Me’ Return

    Laura Benanti might wish she was cool, but it is her love of musicals that is holding her book. Recently, Benanti left TV to make her return to Broadway in 'She Loves Me.' That love lead the Tony winner to write and record the song, “I Like Musicals.” In the song, Benanti steps back in time and professes her own love for musicals from the perspective of her high school self. Check out the song and what Benanti had to the say about it, in the report below.
    By James Knight