A parody of Netflix’s Stranger Things isn’t just an opportunity to salute and spoof the beloved sci-fi thriller series. “It also gave us an opportunity to give fans what they might have wanted, but that didn't happen in the show,” said Nick Flatto, producer-director of Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical, playing at The Straz now... Continue Reading →
ARTISTS WE LOVE – It’s About to Get “Weird,” Al Yankovic
Warning: the following article may contain multiple versions of the same pun on the word “weird.” You’re welcome. On July 20, 1969, in a first for humanity, the preservation of society and the progress of civilization itself, mankind landed on the moon. Almost 10 years prior to that, on Oct. 23, 1959, a much more... Continue Reading →
Wink, Wink; Nudge, Nudge
Broadway offers a passel of snortingly good times with its unending parade of parodies. The latest on our roster of roastables is Spamilton: An American Parody, which opened last week and runs until May 12. Behind every iconic work of entertainment lurks a laughing matter waiting to be born. Whether those matters manifest as films... Continue Reading →