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‘In The Heights’ Celebrates Pride and Community [Review]

June 9, 2021 by Joe Lipsett

It’s not surprising that buzz has been building around In The Heights since it was announced. The musical adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s incredibly popular ode to the diverse community of Washington Heights, New York has all of the ingredients to be the feel good hit of the summer.

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Filed Under: Film Reviews Tagged With: Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Dascha Polanco, Gregory Diaz IV, in the heights, Jimmy Smits, jon m chu, Leslie Grace, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Melissa Barrera, musical, Stephanie Beatriz

Smash review – 2×15: ‘The Transfer’

May 12, 2013 by yellowwait

Courtesy of NBC

This week, Derek (Jack Davenport) goes from gross to pathetic and Tom (Christian Borle) and Julia (Debra Messing) say one final farewell. As Hit List transfers to Broadway it brings about some new drama, while the team from Bombshell try to keep the Tony dream alive.

Let’s bitch.

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Filed Under: Smash, TV Tagged With: Andy Mientus, Christian Borle, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Jeremy Jordan, Katharine McPhee, Krysta Rodriguez, Leslie Odom Jr., Mara Davi, Megan Hilty, NBC, Smash

Smash review – 2×13: ‘The Producers’

April 28, 2013 by yellowwait

Courtesy of NBC

Deal-breaker! That’s it, I am officially annoyed with this season. After a mediocre start to the second season, Smash commits a cardinal sin: killing off a character that I like. Also the writers decide to make one of the worst couples ever to exist on television happen.

Let’s bitch! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Smash, TV, TV - Current Coverage Tagged With: Andy Mientus, Anjelica Huston, Ann Harada, Christian Borle, Daphne Rubin-Vega, David Call, Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Jeremy Jordan, Katharine McPhee, Krysta Rodriguez, Leslie Odom Jr., Megan Hilty, NBC

Smash review – 2×08: ‘The Bells and Whistles’

March 27, 2013 by yellowwait

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Last week Smash left us with the possibility of a cringe inducing romance. This week, they bring back the yawn inducing one. Sam’s (Leslie Odom Jr.) back. Luckily for us, there’s drama involved. Let’s dish. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Smash, TV, TV - Current Coverage Tagged With: Andy Mientus, Anjelica Huston, Christian Borle, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Jeremy Jordan, Jesse L. Martin, Katherine McPhee, Krysta Rodriguez, Leslie Odom Jr., Megan Hilty, NBC

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I am a freelance film and television journalist based in Toronto, Canada.

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