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"๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ
๐๐จ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐ญ๐จ
๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐
๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ง ๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐ง ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ญ'๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ง"
penned by the man behind sweeney todd, into the woods, company, etc., an exploration into the psyche of the 9 people who either attempted to or successfully assassinated a president of the united states
it's interesting to see this kind of perspective before the conversation around gun control became much more mainstream. many points that we're echoing to this day can be found in the book and lyrics of this show, it's genuinely kind of eerie. that's the best way to describe this show, eerie
it's not a show that necessarily sympathizes with these people, but in getting inside their heads, it shows that anybody could become these people
certainly underrated in sondheim's catalogue, but nonetheless, an excellent examination of what the extent of the "american dream" actually entails
would also recommend the Jim and Tomic's Happy Hour podcast episode on the show (episode 12, free online)
๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ง ๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐ง ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ญ'๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ง"
penned by the man behind sweeney todd, into the woods, company, etc., an exploration into the psyche of the 9 people who either attempted to or successfully assassinated a president of the united states
it's interesting to see this kind of perspective before the conversation around gun control became much more mainstream. many points that we're echoing to this day can be found in the book and lyrics of this show, it's genuinely kind of eerie. that's the best way to describe this show, eerie
it's not a show that necessarily sympathizes with these people, but in getting inside their heads, it shows that anybody could become these people
certainly underrated in sondheim's catalogue, but nonetheless, an excellent examination of what the extent of the "american dream" actually entails
would also recommend the Jim and Tomic's Happy Hour podcast episode on the show (episode 12, free online)
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"'๐๐ถ๐๐๐ ๐พ๐ป ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐พ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ ๐๐๐พ๐
๐ป๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐น๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฝ๐พ๐๐ ๐ท๐๐ป๐๐๐ ๐๐ฝ๐๐ ๐๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐น๐พ๐๐๐พ๐'?
๐ผ๐ป ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐พ๐ป๐ ๐๐ถ๐ ๐๐๐๐น
๐ป๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐น ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฝ๐พ๐๐ ๐๐๐'๐น ๐๐๐ถ๐ ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐'?"
the growing relationship of two musicians after meeting in a pub in dublin, in the midst of both of their respective relationship problems
i will forever be absolutely lovesick over this show. that's the perfect word to describe this show: lovesick. and heartsick.
go see this live if you can, anywhere. yes there's the pre-show bar that brings you actually physically onto the stage, but even in the audience proper, the music, the setting, the performances, it all truly feels like you're being transported in this world. it's sensory bliss
there's something to be said for simplicity. some stories are just slices of peoples lives, even if nothing seemingly eventful is happening. it mattered to them, and that's why it matters.
took my mom to see this a while ago, her apparently being a staunch hater of the movie. she loved every second of this. do with that what you will
the growing relationship of two musicians after meeting in a pub in dublin, in the midst of both of their respective relationship problems
i will forever be absolutely lovesick over this show. that's the perfect word to describe this show: lovesick. and heartsick.
go see this live if you can, anywhere. yes there's the pre-show bar that brings you actually physically onto the stage, but even in the audience proper, the music, the setting, the performances, it all truly feels like you're being transported in this world. it's sensory bliss
there's something to be said for simplicity. some stories are just slices of peoples lives, even if nothing seemingly eventful is happening. it mattered to them, and that's why it matters.
took my mom to see this a while ago, her apparently being a staunch hater of the movie. she loved every second of this. do with that what you will
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Itโs been probably the most talked up show of the season so of course I had to take a 6am train in to line up for lottery.. Absolutely did not disappoint!! The production of this show has been so talked up, the lighting, choreography, and the jumbotron sized video screen. It blew my mind, the screen is something Iโve never seen in a show before and they utilized it to the fullest extent. The first scene that was really an extended opening credits gave me chills.. Tomโs walk to start the second act was so amazing that Iโm running out of adjectives already!! If youโre in the city around 3:30 on a Wednesday or Saturday you *have* to watch it from the outside of St James.. Iโm trying to figure out how I can go back in time to see it myself. I was sitting left orchestra so he walked right by me as he entered! Pic is from my seat, best seats Iโve had to a show even if they were slightly obstructed view.. If you can get rush those edge orchestras are usually blocked off for it so go for it!! All of the action happens downstage anyways so it was fine, I missed nothing important aside from Nicoleโs first entrance as she came on stage from that side.. and to talk about Nicoleโฆ WOW! Shoo in for the Tony this year. Her opera background really shines through, I have no idea how she has the stamina to give that performance 8 times a week. The story was solid, not the greatest ever but the performances and production (of course) really brought it to life.. The last segment of the show was also some of the most uncomfortable Iโve been in a theater in the best way.. really did not predict the resolution happening the way it did.
I really donโt go to a lot of shows so I try to pick out the ones Iโll enjoy the best or are most well reviewed and this was another success in that regard. If you can go you should go sooner than later as things only get busier from here now that Tony nominations are out !
I really donโt go to a lot of shows so I try to pick out the ones Iโll enjoy the best or are most well reviewed and this was another success in that regard. If you can go you should go sooner than later as things only get busier from here now that Tony nominations are out !
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๐ญa very potter musical: despite starting theatre in 3rd grade i wasn't actually invested in theatre culture until I saw Hamilton, but this stupid parody satire musical defied all that and became one of my fav shows ever and it is still up there, if anything for nostalgia.
hamilton (duh): I was obsessed in 6th grade and it truly kicked off my love of musicals and inspired me to listen and get into more shows.
falsettos: I love the themes of found family in this as well as how eccentric and quirky the characters and music is. the revival is especially fun to analyze in terms of the production sets and such!!!!
hadestown: my big flex is that i got into this before it was on Broadway and bc of that I do think the off Broadway recording is lowkey better with a better orpheus but I digress, no matter what form/version you listen to it is a beautiful and powerful adaptation of the classic myth!
the guy who didn't like musicals: another starkid musical which got me back into my love of theatre, despite me no longer actually doing theatre.
also honorable mentions for banger soundtracks: frankenstein, in the heights, jekell and hyde, bare a pop opera (PUHLEASE WATCH THE SLIME TUTORIAL WITH JONAH PLATT ON YT IT SLAPS I PROMMY), Mozart das musical (it's German and I only listen to two songs from it but those two songs are bangers even tho I have no clue what's happening), epic concept musical (jorge rivera-herrans my king), and paris the musical (it is so 80s and tacky but is hiding a few bangers)
Jun 17, 2025
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"I hate white. It pretends to be pure, yet can be dyed any shade. Itโs the most seductive color"
whether it's the manga or the anime, both are excellent. josei by the creator of nana.
yukari's in her senior year of high school, but she feels like she's missed out on life after spending most of hers dedicated to school. she stumbles upon a group of fashion students running the atelier Paradise Kiss, or ParaKiss, who take her off her path and bring her into the world of high fashion. artsy angsty young adult hijinks ensue.
coming of age existential crisis type shit. every flavor of disaster queer. absolutely beautiful art.
this show has meant everything to me since i was a younger and it only feels more resonant with me as i've grown older. whole thing's up on youtube, could not rec enough
whether it's the manga or the anime, both are excellent. josei by the creator of nana.
yukari's in her senior year of high school, but she feels like she's missed out on life after spending most of hers dedicated to school. she stumbles upon a group of fashion students running the atelier Paradise Kiss, or ParaKiss, who take her off her path and bring her into the world of high fashion. artsy angsty young adult hijinks ensue.
coming of age existential crisis type shit. every flavor of disaster queer. absolutely beautiful art.
this show has meant everything to me since i was a younger and it only feels more resonant with me as i've grown older. whole thing's up on youtube, could not rec enough
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"๊ค ๊๊๊๊ค๊๊ด๊ ๊ค๊ค ๊ ๊๊ค๊ค๊ด๊๊ช๊๊ ๊๊
๊๊ ๊ธ๊ฆ๊๊๊ค'๊ ๊๊๊ช๊ ๊๊ค๊ธ ๊ฃ๊๊ฆ๊ฃ๊๊ ๊
๊
๊ฆ ๊ธ๊ฆ"
mae borowski returns to her hometown of possum springs, and with her return comes some long-time-coming reunions and unsolved mysteries this game broke me
played it the week it came out back in 2017, and in hit me in that way some media does where it comes at a point in your life where it feels all too specific to your circumstances and it opens wounds you didn't even know went that deep. this shit felt like the therapy session you needed but reeeeally didn't want to go to. healing and hurtful, all at once
also just happens to be extremely funny. it's a very specific kind of humor, where even in the rare moments it doesn't land, it still lands because the circumstances around it make it all the funnier. something as simple as a too-long pause in the dialogue will have me in stitches
deserves all the love in the world, and it will forever have my whole heart. WITCHDAGGAH
mae borowski returns to her hometown of possum springs, and with her return comes some long-time-coming reunions and unsolved mysteries this game broke me
played it the week it came out back in 2017, and in hit me in that way some media does where it comes at a point in your life where it feels all too specific to your circumstances and it opens wounds you didn't even know went that deep. this shit felt like the therapy session you needed but reeeeally didn't want to go to. healing and hurtful, all at once
also just happens to be extremely funny. it's a very specific kind of humor, where even in the rare moments it doesn't land, it still lands because the circumstances around it make it all the funnier. something as simple as a too-long pause in the dialogue will have me in stitches
deserves all the love in the world, and it will forever have my whole heart. WITCHDAGGAH
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๐or junk journaling, if you'd like to not perpetuate myths about crows liking to collect trinkets. i just think it sounds cuter
weirdly, as someone who's a writer, i've never really been good at or liked journaling. every planner i've ever owned has remained empty. if i try to write something any time other than when the fancy strikes me, it just feels inauthentic, like i'm trying too hard. this has been the first time journaling actually felt like it had a purpose for me, and actually felt weirdly therapeutic
basically, it's just anything i can recycle, i make into a page. i like a common theme, so places i've visited, media i like, similar aesthetics, emotions i'm feeling. and then we get the qr code page & i'm reminded that this is probably the quintessential depiction of what scoring 121 on the RAADS-R looks like
eh, i'm having fun๐คทโโ๏ธ
weirdly, as someone who's a writer, i've never really been good at or liked journaling. every planner i've ever owned has remained empty. if i try to write something any time other than when the fancy strikes me, it just feels inauthentic, like i'm trying too hard. this has been the first time journaling actually felt like it had a purpose for me, and actually felt weirdly therapeutic
basically, it's just anything i can recycle, i make into a page. i like a common theme, so places i've visited, media i like, similar aesthetics, emotions i'm feeling. and then we get the qr code page & i'm reminded that this is probably the quintessential depiction of what scoring 121 on the RAADS-R looks like
eh, i'm having fun๐คทโโ๏ธ